The event took place at St Mary's Church in the town centre on Saturday night.
The carol concert for river safety at St Mary's Church, ShrewsburyIt was organised by Ruth Bertenshaw, and was to raise money for the church's stained glass windows restoration project and the Make Our River Safer campaign.
Two young men lost their lives in the river earlier this year, and there were also multiple rescues. A safety review was unveiled by Shropshire Council in the week.The carol concert for river safety at St Mary's Church, ShrewsburyThe St Giles Church community choir led the singing, and leading the service was the Bishop of Shrewsbury, Sarah Bullock, with Reverend Andrew Knight. Shrewsbury Mayor Elisabeth Roberts was also in attendance, as were several people affected by river incidents.
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