Village Amenities
The village benefits from a number of assets within the Parish boundary, which also attracts visitors. Major attractions include Grinshill Hill itself, which is 630ft above sea level and is a very popular spot for those looking for a gentle uphill walk on a sunny afternoon with rewarding views if you make it to the top. Corbet Wood and the surrounding countryside has many footpaths through the wood and up to the hill, attracting a large array of walkers and family groups. Other attractions that draw visitors to the village include All Saints Church, Corbet Wood picnic area, and the various quarries, both active and retired.
All Saints Church
Grinshill All Saints Church is situated at:
Church Rd, Grinshill, Shrewsbury SY4 3BL
To get in touch contact:
Reverend Paul Cawthorne
The Vicarage, Shrewsbury Road, Hadnall, SY4 4AG
Telephone: 07981 345820
All Saints Church at Grinshill was originally one of the chapels of Shawbury (Acton Reynald, Moreton Corbet, and Great Wytheford were the others), and passed with the mother church to the Canons of Haughmond. Bishop Roger de Clinton (1130-1148) mentions that he had himself consecrated the chapels and cemeteries at three of the four chapelries but not at Grinshill, thus dating the Church there as before 1130.
Grinshill Village Hall
Grinshill Village Hall is situated at Gooseberry Lane, Grinshill.
The Village Hall opened originally as the village school, but as the United School at Clive became established the Grinshill School was relegated to become the Sunday school. It is now used as the Grinshill Village Hall and has served Grinshill well as a social and meeting place, with a grant secured in 2000 being put to use in refurbishing the facility for future generations. Today the Village Hall provides a very well-appointed resource for all of the residents, for private hire, community meetings, or a range of social, educational or well-being scheduled events.
To book the village hall for an event, please contact:
Telephone: 01939 220678
Email: Grinshillvillagehall@outlook.com
Acton Reynald Cricket Club
Founded in 1895 in what were then the grounds of Acton Reynald House, the cricket club welcomes new players of all ages and abilities. As well as running a traditional 11-a-side hardball team on a Saturday (open to both men and women) that plays in Shropshire League 6, we have a ladies’ team that competes in various 6 a side soft ball festivals on a number of Sundays during the summer. In addition, we have a junior section that runs the ECB national All Stars (5 to 8 years) and Dynamos (8 to 11 years) programs on a Wednesday evening from 6 till 7 pm through May, June, and the beginning of July. This is followed by the ladies’ softball training. Hardball nets are on a Monday evening.
If you are interested in playing or registering your child, please contact
Junior cricket: Richard Manby via email at romacinne@gmail.com
Saturday league: Steve Bullin via email at stevebinkl@gmail.com
Ladies softball: Lesley Manby via email at manbylesley@gmail.com
Location: High Street, Grinshill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3BH
Clive and Grinshill History Group
Clive and Grinshill History Group was established in 2007 to research and publicise the history of the villages of Clive and Grinshill in Shropshire. Meetings are held about six times a year, with talks and presentations on subjects connected with the history and life of the two villages. Meetings are usually held in Clive Village Hall and are free to members; a small charge is made for guests and non-members.
Membership is open to any individual with an interest in the history of Clive and Grinshill. Membership for 2019 is £7 for individual membership and £10 for a family membership, payable on 1st January each year. Non-members are welcome to come to any of our talks, but we make a charge of £3 at the door.
To join either:
Contact the Chair or Secretary by post - Chairman : Bryan Bishop, 72, Yew Tree Drive, Bayston Hill, SY3 0PL and Secretary : Paul Young, Half Acres, Godings Lane Harmer Hill SY4 3HB
Contact via the email contact form on the website here: https://clivegrinshillhistory.wordpress.com/
Or Just turn up at a meeting!
