Hear from Garrison Sergeant Major Vern Stokes OBE MVO DL as he shares his experiences of what it is like to organise some of the most important ceremonial events in recent history.
Born in Madeley, Andrew ‘Vern’ Stokes joined the Coldstream Guards in 1988. He went on to serve on Operational tours across the globe, including Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.
He became the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Coldstream Guards before being appointed the senior soldier of the British Army as the Academy Sergeant Major Sandhurst in 2011. He then joined the Headquarters in Horse Guards, Whitehall in 2015 as the Garrison Sergeant Major of London and has been instrumental in National events since.
Vern has the extraordinary task of overseeing ceremonies of scale and significance not witnessed for 70 years. A busy summer marking the Platinum Jubilee, the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, prompted the planning and delivery of a State Funeral and the Coronation of King Charles III.
Join us for an evening of fascinating insight into the hard work of preparing pageantry as Mrs Anna Turner JP, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, talks to Vern about the logistics of such historic occasions.
A percentage of each ticket sold will be donated to the Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale Civic Society in support of their campaign to move the 19th Century Bartlett drinking fountain back to its original location in the heart of Ironbridge.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Presentation starts at 7:30pm
Tickets are £15 Per person – Available from The Anstice office or online at ticketstelford.co.uk
Lets party with DJ Clive Jones and celebrate the end of a fantastic 6 week break!
Tickets are only £1 per person – Available to purchase from The Anstice reception
Thursday 28th August | 2pm – 4pm | Doors open at 1:30pm
We look forward to seeing you there!
Hoping to push Britain to the forefront of aviation, a London publisher organizes an international air race across the English Channel, but must contend with two entrants vying for his daughter, as well as national rivalries and cheating.
- Timings: Doors open at 1.30pm, film starts at 2pm, 15 minute break at c. 3pm
- Film Running Time: 2h 18m
- Film Rating: U
- Release Date: 1965
- Cost: Free
- Tickets: No need to book, just turn up!
Tea, coffee and cake available to purchase.
Get those dabbers ready for an exciting night at the Anstice!!
Licensed bar, raffle and refreshments. Over 18s only.
- Times: Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm
- Cost: Free entry, no need to book
- More info: Anstice Reception or call 01952 567232
60’s, 70’s, Motown, Classic Northern Soul and a sprinkling of Ska.
DJ’s: Russ & Mark with guest DJ’s Jayne & Babs.
Over 18s only. Licensed bar.
Date & Time: Saturday 6th September. Doors open 7pm, last orders 11.30pm.
Tickets: £5.00 from Anstice Reception, telephone 01952 567230 or email info@theanstice.co.uk
Bingo is back at The Anstice! Bar, raffle and refreshments.
- Times: Doors open 12.45pm, eyes down 1.30pm
- Cost: Free entry, no need to book
- More info: Anstice Reception or call 01952 567232
This is an over 18s only event.
Silent Disco, 3 Music Channels – You control the tunes
15+ (Under 18s Must be accompanied by an adult). Licensed bar.
Date & Time: Friday 12th September 2025, 7pm – 12Midnight
Tickets: £5.00 per person from Anstice Reception, telephone 01952 567230 or email info@theanstice.co.uk or online at Silent Disco
Telford’s talented crafters are back at the Anstice Ballroom for 2025. Come have a browse and pick out some beautiful hand made items you won’t see on the High Street! Refreshments available.
If you’re interested in booking a table then email info@theanstice.co.uk for more info and a booking form.
Times: 10-3pm
Entry: Free
Last Night of The Proms Starring Jackfield Brass Band
A really wonderful evening of music and celebration for everyone!
Net proceeds to Lingen Davies Cancer Support and Rotary End Polio Campaign
Sponsored by Telford Plaza
Ticket includes a fish & chip supper
Bar available all evening
Date: Saturday 13th September 2025
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Tickets: £25 per person from Chris Mackrell – 07906 332370 or mackrells2.cm@gmail.com
Fundraiser for The Anstice
Come and join us for a fantastic afternoon of dancing with live singing from Keith Best
A cheeky game of bingo plus Free tea, coffee and cake
The bar will be open
Date & Time: Wednesday 17th September 2025, 2pm – 4pm
Tickets: £4.50pp – Available from The Anstice Reception
A distant poor relative of the Duke D’Ascoyne plots to inherit the title by murdering the eight other heirs who stand ahead of him in the line of succession.
- Timings: Doors open at 1.30pm, film starts at 2pm, 15 minute break at c. 3pm
- Film Running Time: 1h 46m
- Film Rating: PG
- Release Date: 1949
- Cost: Free
- Tickets: No need to book, just turn up!
Tea, coffee and cake available to purchase.
Get those dabbers ready for an exciting night at the Anstice!!
Licensed bar, raffle and refreshments. Over 18s only.
- Times: Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm
- Cost: Free entry, no need to book
- More info: Anstice Reception or call 01952 567232
The Uk’s best Take That Tribute Band as called ‘Brilliant’ by Gary Barlow!
14+ welcome – must be accompanied by an adult
Licensed Bar
Doors open at 7pm, Band on stage at 8.30pm
Tickets: £10.00 per person
Bingo is back at The Anstice! Bar, raffle and refreshments.
- Times: Doors open 12.45pm, eyes down 1.30pm
- Cost: Free entry, no need to book
- More info: Anstice Reception or call 01952 567232
This is an over 18s only event.
For anyone living with cancer. Dance through the decades. Learn iconic moves to iconic music!
11am to 12pm – To book your 8 free weekly classes you can email hello@icandanceshrewsbury.com
Kindly funded by Lingen Davies Cancer Support
