Shropshire's Lord Lieutenant Anna Turner praises volunteers at annual carol service
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, was delighted to host the Lieutenancy’s annual Together at Christmas service - A Carol Service inspired by The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales on 10 December 2024.
In 2022 Shropshire was invited to hold one of the first county Together at Christmas services. Inspired by this, the Lord - Lieutenant wished to recognise service and commitment throughout the county by holding a local Together at Christmas Carol Service in a different town each year.
This year the Reverend Prebendary Chris Thorpe and the Churchwardens of St Andrew’s Church in Shifnal agreed to host the second local carol service to recognise and celebrate all the community effort in Shifnal, Albrighton and the surrounding parishes.
Over three hundred people attended the service, a joyous event enabling the Lord-Lieutenant to meet and thank volunteers who help those vulnerable or in need.
Guests were invited from Shifnal, Albrighton, Sheriffhales, Tong, Donington and Boscobel, Boningale, Ryton, Sutton Maddock, Beckbury, Badger and Stockton and included a wide range of organisations serving both young and old in a wide variety of ways: scouts, guides, sports clubs, village halls, parish and town councils, arts, music, and also local cadets and police.
The event included wonderful singing not only from the choir of St Andrew’s church and congregation but also from Idsall School who gave a beautiful rendition of Carol of the Bells.
Mrs Turner said: “I would like to thank all of Shropshire’s volunteers that go above and beyond for their community and wish you, and all who you love and care for, a Peaceful and Happy Christmas.”
