Presentation of Writer of The Year Award at the Mary Webb School 19th July 2023
Sunday, July 30, 2023We are so pleased to announce the latest event in our alliance with the Mary Webb School and Science College, Pontesbury, Shropshire. The society has set up the annual presentation of the Writer of the Year award. The idea for the award was initiated by the desire to commemorate the memory of the late Mary […]
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Report on Summer School and Annual Walk 24th and 25th June 2023
Tuesday, July 4, 2023Summer School & Annual Walk 24th&25th June 2023 at Snailbeach village hall & The Bog Visitor Centre, Stiperstones, Shropshire Our Main event of the year was a great success in every way with 40+ members & guests attending including Mary Webb’s three great nieces, and for the first time, her great great nephew David Rennie. […]
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Programme for 2023
Saturday, February 25, 2023The committee has been busy planning an interesting and enjoyable programme of events for 2023, Why not come and join us to learn more about Shropshire’s acclaimed writer in her beloved county. You will be made very welcome. Contact Liz Stamps Membership Secretary or download the membership form from this site. lizzie.s@myyahoo.com The birthday Lunch […]
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New Threat to Mary Webb’s Historic Lyth Hill home
Tuesday, February 7, 2023The battle to preserve the original Spring Cottage home of famous Shropshire novelist Mary Webb may be far from over. Concern is mounting that part of the original cottage built in 1916-17 for Mary and her husband Henry, to Mary’s own design, may be demolished. This would be a direct contravention of the conditions of […]
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Christmas Greetings from the Committee 2022
Wednesday, December 21, 2022The committee send you our warmest wishes for Christmas and a hope for a healthy and peaceful new year. 2022 has been such a memorable year to celebrate the society’s 50th anniversary as we continue to honour the memory of Mary Webb, her work and her Shropshire world. Thank you for your interest and support. […]
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For Remembrance Sunday 2022 A Memory from 1914
Sunday, November 13, 2022Mary Webb shows her concern for her brothers at the Western Front in this poignant poem: The Lad Out there Oh, Powers of Love, if still you lean Above a world so black with hate, Where yet -as it has ever been – The loving heart is desolate, Look down upon the lad I love, […]
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Mary Webb’s Grave in Autumn
Friday, October 28, 2022Mary Webb’s grave is situated in the old part of Shrewsbury cemetery, Longden Road, SY3 7HS. The grave is maintained by the Mary Webb Society and fresh flowers are placed there by members each month on a rota basis. We are currently seeking quotes to improve the signage to the grave. AUTUMN When autumn winds […]
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Appeal to assist with Purchase of Land at Church Stretton
Tuesday, October 11, 2022The Mary Webb Society has pledged a donation to support this very worthy cause. Leasowes Meadows – Urgent Appeal to buy land in Church Stretton for future generations and for wildlife – can you help? We have heard from Peter and Sandra Whitlock that £320,00 has already been pledged and they are optimistic that they […]
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A Shropshire Lass Concert The Life of Mary Webb A narrated evening of poetry of song
Saturday, September 17, 2022We are pleased to announce this upcoming concert which will be performed at three venues in Shropshire and Cheshire. We are delighted that the poetry of Mary Webb is being celebrated by talented composers and musicians. Holly Teague and Michael Matthews performed a beautiful rendition of the poem “Green Rain” at our Birthday lunch event […]
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Summer School and Walk Weekend Report 11th and 12th June 2022
Tuesday, July 19, 2022Please click on the link in the Previous Events section for a report and pictures on the summer school weekend at Clun 11th & 12th June 2022
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Birthday Lunch Report
Tuesday, April 19, 2022Please click on Previous Events tab for a report and pictures of our very successful Birthday Lunch event on 26th March 2022
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Birthday Lunch Event 26th March 2022 at Leighton Village Hall, Leighton, Shropshire
Tuesday, March 22, 2022We are really looking forward to our first event of this special anniversary year: 1972 -2022 The Annual Birthday Lunch Event on Saturday 26th March 2022 at Leighton Village hall, Leighton, Shropshire SY5 7PP The programme for the day will include talks by Professor Deborah Wynne and Dr Gladys Mary Coles, Society president. After lunch […]
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