Morris & Co news

Show is summer centrepiece for year of celebration

Shrewsbury Flower Show was the dazzling centrepiece of summer celebrations to mark our 150^th anniversary.

We welcomed colleagues, customers, and guests from the local community to join us at this joyous occasion. Our special garden themed marquee was set up overlooking the arena where we could entertain in style and people could enjoy the entertainment, live music and fireworks finale.

150 mile cycle challenge for Alzheimer’s Society

On Friday 23^rd August an intrepid group of local businessmen and women will join Robin and Chris, to complete a gruelling 150 mile charity cycle ride. The ride follows last year’s 100 mile challenge but this time upping the distance in celebration of our special anniversary.

Setting off from Holyhead in the early hours, they will be joined by colleagues and friends and will cycle back to our Welsh Bridge office. The planned route takes in beautiful views, coastal paths and valleys with support teams along the way providing refreshments.

Paige wins Morris Scholarship at University Centre Shrewsbury

An outgoing Shrewsbury teenager who impressed with her hard work and positive attitude has been awarded the first Morris Scholarship at University Centre Shrewsbury (UCS).

Anniversary exhibition proves a hit and sparks memories

Our special exhibition throwing light on Shrewsbury’s social history and celebrating 150 years of a successful fifth generation family business has proved a hit with all ages

Celebrating our team on a Starry Night

Inspirational and dedicated workers were celebrated at our special Awards Evening in Shrewsbury to recognise 150 star performers and mark our 150^th anniversary.

Exhibition sparks memories for long serving employee

This week, Alan Hughes, our Group Financial Controller enjoyed a preview of our 150^th anniversary exhibition at Shrewsbury’s Museum and Art Gallery with a surprise presentation.

Robin Morris presented Alan with an award to celebrate his 30 years working for Morris & Co.

Thank you for being part of our story

A big part of this year's 150th celebrations is about thanking our people - recognising all those who play a part at Morris & Company.

As we approach the 150th day in this milestone year, we’re involving all our staff and thanking them for their hard work. This week, our thank you came in the form of a commemorative gift and our new coffee table book. They were proudly presented to more than 700 staff from Morris Property, Morris Site Machinery, Morris Care and Morris & Company.