Member story and partnership with Shrewsbury's River View Cafe

The Shrewsbury Club enjoy working with local businesses and we are proud to have launched a partnership with The River View Cafe in Shrewsbury’s Parade Shopping Centre, a new business owned by club member Julie Campbell.

The partnership will see The Shrewsbury Club promoted at the cafe while club members will receive a discount on their bill if they show their membership card. 

"This month is the cafe's first birthday, yet it feels like a lifetime ago when I first saw the stunning views of the River Severn and English Bridge from the terrace,” said Julie.

"I remember thinking how wonderful it would be to launch a new venture in such a wonderful space. The café itself is a bit of a hidden gem, tucked away from the daily hustle and bustle, and I could see straight away the appeal for dog walkers, cyclists, families and passers by alike.”

Julie added: "I’m incredibly passionate about great tasting, locally sourced produce and wherever possible we’ve aimed to incorporate this into our breakfast and lunch menus. Our ethos is quite simple – great food, fairly priced. As a mum of two myself, it was very important for me to introduce a ‘little people’ menu and have plenty to keep kids occupied, whether that’s toys, crayons or the outside playhouse.”

When Julie is not at The River Cafe, she enjoys spending time at The Shrewsbury Club. 
"Myself and my family have been members of The Shrewsbury Club for nearly five years,” she said. "In that time, with the encouragement of Simon Haddleton, I have developed a love for playing tennis and really enjoy the drills and cardio sessions that the club provides."

"My husband is an early bird and enjoys a 6am swim weekday mornings before he heads off to work. He's also enjoying the fabulous new Vitality Pool too! My two young girls are loving the new soft play and are making friends with lots of the new little members. We can easily spend a whole Sunday morning at the club, with tennis, swimming, playing and some yummy breakfast to follow. We love the club and it's very much an enjoyable and relaxing part of our lives."

As part of the partnership, where The Shrewsbury Club will be advertised at the Cafe, members of The Shrewsbury Club may enjoy a 10% discount at River View Cafe (just show your membership card when paying) 

Picture: Jon Gidney, our marketing manager, with Julie Campbell at The River View Cafe, and the view from the Cafe over the River Severn.