Thank you to everyone who made our annual Snowdrop Weekend on 7th and 8th February such a success.

From mid-January to mid-February each year our churchyard is carpeted in a wonderful display of snowdrops, referred to as “one of the Springtime glories of South Shropshire”. The snowdrops have been part of our landscape for over 150 years. They were planted originally by Mrs Emma Mary Bowles, the wife of the Rev Joseph Bowles, who was vicar at St Peter’s Church from 1847 to 1879.

The display attracts visitors from across the West Midlands and despite the poor weather, people turned out in their hundreds to see the display and of course to have tea, sample the cake and take home lots of preserves.

As a result, we raised £1,720 over the weekend, the biggest amount ever at this event. It will be a much needed contribution to the continuing refurbishment of this great Heritage church.

A big thank you also to our team of volunteers who baked and served and a special thanks as always to Sue Parker for organising the whole thing.

Thanks again everyone