Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Teehee, one of our Draw a Dragon posters in the wild 😆 Are YOU taking part? Feel free to let everyone know that this is a FREE art competition for ALL ages. 😘 Closing date is 31st March 2026 🥳 #dragonsofshropshire #drawadragon #art #artcompetition #shropshire

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ More signs of Spring. The willow tree buds look like little fluffy creatures. We asked Mathilde; she said there's no such thing as a Shropshire Willow Dragon. But the Bookwyrms went quiet, so maybe there is? Maybe? #dragonsofshropshire #artcompetition #dragonart

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Signs of Spring. Blossom and sunshine 🌷 ☀️ Also; we've had some cracking entries for the Draw a Dragon art competition so far. Please do keep sharing with your arty friends & family. #dragonsofshropshire #artcompetition #drawadragon #spring #shropshire

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ We have a little hatchling seeking her forever home. She's in our MightieMakers sh-op. So if you know anyone looking for a cheery little dragon to keep them company, please do point them in our direction.😊 #dragonsofshropshire #babydragon #dragonart #shropshire

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ The Draw a Dragon 2026 art competition is now Open! 🥳 Everyone is welcome; Art has no age limit. Simply draw a dragon & send it to us at [email protected] Prize is a bespoke miniature needlefelt of your dragon! #dragonsofshropshire #art #shropshire #artists

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Happy Shropshire Day 🥳 There is an air of excitement here at HQ. The Spring boxes are all done. We've got dragon troupe interviews lined up and look...no rain!!! 😃😊 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #shropshireday #needlefeltdragons #mondaymorning

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ . The hills were all picturesque this week. . Photo of The Lawley & Caer Caradoc, aren't they stunning with a sprinkling of snow and a dash of mist? . #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #hillwalks #shropshirehills

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ We were chatting to a social media whizz who said we should share our face more often for security etc. Mathilde refused to take part, as it meant leaving the boiler cupboard. So this is me. Windswept & pink cheeked because; cold. #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire

Hello DragonSpotters 😊 What a horribly soggy week! 🌧 Thought we'd share a photo of the water levels in Coppice Leasowes. The little bridge is looking a tad heart bowed down, don't you think? Poor old thing. #dragonsofshropshire #naturereserve #shropshire #rain #wetweather

Hello DragonSpotters 😊 We had so much rain the Coppice Leasowes bridge turned into a dam! Where's your favourite place to be when the weather is so cold and soggy? #dragonsofshropshire #naturereserve #southshropshire #shropshire #wetlands

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ We've been helping the Marshbrook Mudhoppers get to higher ground as their main territory is underwater. If you go #dragonspotting this weekend please do take care as theres no sign of the rain letting up for the next few days. #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #rain

Hello DragonSpotters Mathilde & I were chatting over a cup or tea & realised; March isn't far away! Argh! We still have Spring membership stuff to organise as well as this years Draw a Dragon posters. *mild panic* #dragonsofshropshire #needlefeltdragons #dragonart #shropshire

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Mathilde pointed out we forgot to post on Monday. Oops. Sorry. we're a bit discombobulated due to migraine. Here's a picture of some pretty crocus. Lovely seeing little pops of colour amongst the leaf litter. #dragonsofshropshire #springflowers #shropshire #crocus

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Keep your eyes open for Heather Dragon Troupes; they are very active at the moment. Mathilde advises you don't approach, they are wild creatures afterall. Wild creatures with fiery capabilities. 😁 😅 #dragonsofshropshire #heatherdragons #shropshire #needlefeltdragons

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ We were sent a query from some avid adventurers today, they discovered woodland with signs of dragony habitation. Mathilde confirmed this particular of wood has its own Troupe. Yay!! #dragonsofshropshire #shropshirewoodland #shropshirehills #dragonspotting

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Happy Appreciate a Dragon Day! Mathilde celebrated with lovely cake from the Acton Scott Farm Café 😁 Hope you've had a nice week? #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #SteampunkDragon #AppreciateADragonDay

Heres Mathildes first photo from instagram. 7 years ago! Time flies, doesn't it? She's as beautiful today as she was then, fiestier too. She may be small but shes scarily fierce. #dragonsofshropshire #shropshiredragons #dragonart

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Hello DragonSpotters 😊 How beautiful is Caer Caradoc in the late afternoon sunshine with a ginormous moon above? #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #shropshirehills #dragonart #winterweather

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Woke up to a winter wonderland here this morning. How about you? Mathilde didnt fancy joining us on our supply run, but she did allow us to take a photo of her by the pond. 😊 #dragonsofshropshire #winterwalk #shropshire #steampunkdragon

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ When you're out-and-about checking on local dragon troupes and notice the café is open. It'd be rude not to pop in, wouldn't it? 🤭 We'd had an absolutely splendid afternoon tea 😋 #dragonsofshropshire #localbusiness #shoplocal #ruralenterprise #Shropshire

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Happy Boxing Day from a full-of-snacks Mathilde 😁 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #christmas2025 #needlefeltartist #mathildethedragon

Hello DragonSpotters 😊 "Nooooooo!" We said after finding a lone piece from one of the Winter puzzles under the desk. 😱 Mathilde suggested we leave it out & wait to hear from whichever "lucky" person couldn't finish their puzzle, but we felt that was a bit mean. #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Short post this evening as we are all zonked after a very busy day. We just wanted to share the marvellous rainbow we spotted this morning. Isn't it a beauty?! 🌈 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshiredragons #rainbows #friday #december #shropshire #blueskies #shropshirehills

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Teehee 🤭 BookDragons in their natural habitat. 😁 Resident artist took these into Burway Books for stock & they didn't even get chance to explore! Fastest rehoming in history, gone in less than 5 minutes 😄 ☺️ #dragonsofshropshire #booklovers #shropshire

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ When you are out-&-about checking dragon troupes & see a sign for a cafe, it'd be rude not to pop in, wouldn't it? 😁 Acton Scott Cafe; beautiful setting in the old school house. Warm & cosy, piping hot tea and fabulous food. How was your week? 😊 #dragonsofshropshire

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Resident Artist sents us a weird photo, apparently the wool wasn't behaving so extreme measures were required.🫣 All afternoon Mathilde's been muttering 'the price of art' & shaking her head. 😂 #dragonsofshropshire #fibreart #dragonart #shropshire #workinprogress

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Manky weather today, we were glad to stay in HQ with tea & cake from Jar'd Cakes. Yum! 😋 The Bookwyrms want the jars for Christmas decorations. (We keep finding them poring over Pinterest. 😄) #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #steampunkart #dragonart #needlefeltartist

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Frosty mornings make for the best colours. How striking are the orange birch leaves against the blue sky? Absolutely beautiful. No filters needed. Not that we ever remember to use them anyway 😂 #dragonsofshropshire #silverbirch #naturephotography #shropshire

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Mathilde says cold weather requires biscuits. I mean, when does Mathilde *not* require biscuits?! Luckily we know a clever baker who made us some totally fabulous funky fungi biscuits. How cute are these?!! ❤️ 🍄 ❤️ #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #mushroomcore #biscuits

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ How glorious is this tree? Its shape, the colour of its leaves as the sunshine hits them. The picturesque kissing gate beside it. Its just perfect, don't you think? *sigh* 😁 🍂 P.s. 2026 Membership is now live on MightieMakers 🥳 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #trees

Hello DragonSpotters 😊 Have you had a nice week? 😁 Important notices: We only have *Three* 2026 calendars left so if you'd like one, please do let us know. The 2026 Dragon Membership is now live in our Mightie Makers sh_op. 😁 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshiredragons #2026calendar #calendar

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Our friendly baker has invented a new bake for Mathilde! The Shropshire Bun. Its like a chelsea bun, but with a caramelly apple-y filling. Mathilde is a very happy dragon this evening! 😁 The Shropshire Bun is now a thing! 🥳 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #shropshirebun

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Mathilde had a meeting with Bookwyrms; they decided it was a mondayish monday & therefore cake was needed. Good thing we have a friend who loves to bake! Thankyou Cake Baker for the lovely brownies. 😚🥳 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #steampunkdragon #dragonart

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ The weather has now officially caused the return of The Hat. 😁 Hi from me, the human behind the Dragons. P.s; If you're shopping for a special occasion our Dragons of Shropshire Mightie Makers sh_0_p is up and running. #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #needlefeltartist

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ How's this for a fabulous video of the gorgeous Wyresytch Fyre?! 😍 Mathilde thought it was hilarious that we almost walked right past, he was so well camouflaged. (We didn't half feel silly 😂) #dragonsofshropshire #naturewalk #dragons

Hello dragonspotters. We had a meeting at Bury Ditches. But because these dragons have no concept of time, they didn't show up. Mathilde went off to find them & left us in the mist for over an hour. It was chilly up there. Spooky too. Did not like. #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #hillwalks

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Our phone gallery gave us this collage of waterfalls with Mathilde in the middle this morning; we thought you'd get a giggle out of it. And maybe an ear worm. Or maybe thats just us showing our age? 😂 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #steampunkdragon #chasingwaterfalls

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ This is Mathildes nephew. He's gone to learn all the human lore he can as part of his Archivist training wih a local lady. He will discover the world of Dr Who, learn about Richard III history & much more besides. 😁 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #steampunk

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ We had a wonderful walk on Sunday. Mathilde said she was quite tired & required many biscuits. We thought that quite funny as we carried her the *whole* way. 😂 #dragonsofshropshire #dragonwalks #dragonspotting #shropshire

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Do you like this months calender picture? A little Blossom Baby looking all adorable in the hedgerow. ❤️ We're putting the (slightly late) order for 2026 calenders in on Monday if anyone wants one. #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragonart #needlefeltdrago #babydragon

Hello Dragonspotters ☺️ We found our first Fly Agaric of the season & a tiny Blossom Baby. Its very late in the year to find a baby this small. Mathilde intervened and brought her back to HQ. Poor little thing. #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragonart #fibreart

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Just a quick post, Mathilde went foraging today and somehow managed to find pretty cake, funny little dragon 😄 We asked her if it was a cake tree, shrub or vine but she just rolled her eyes at us. 😆 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #needlefeltdragon

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Did we ever show you the needlefelt sculpture of the Long mountain Oak Dragon? We can't remember, so we thought we'd do so today. Isn't he a beauty?! 🥰 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragonart #dragons #needlefeltdragons #mightiemakers #talentbeyondchallenges

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Fungi friday! When you go out #dragonspotting but get sidetracked by all the pretty little fungi.🫣 Has anyone spotted any Inkcap Dragons yet? #dragonsofshropshire #fungi #fungiphotography #shropshire #toadstools #talentbeyondchallenges #woodlandwalks #hillwalks

Hello DragonSpotters 😊 The Bookwyrms have their A capella group meeting tonight & last week they were practising System of a Down songs. Wonder what it'll be this week? Photo is one of the only ones we have of them all in one place. #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #dragons #bookwyrms

Hello DragonSpotters ☺️ Our Resident Artist celebrated the annual leveling up & gaining of more experience points this week. 😁 Lots of cake has been consumed, Mathilde is exceptionaly happy & suggests we have birthdays more often. 😁 #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #birthdaycake

Hello DragonSpotters. 😊 We ordered enough of the 2026 Calendars for the Winter Membership Packs and wondered if anyone else would like one? If you did, they would be £10.99 plus p&p. Please do let us know as soon as possible. Thanks oodles! #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire #2026Calendar

Hello DragonSpotters 😁 On our morning walk yesterday we noticed the playing field was carpeted with these tiny ethereal looking mushrooms. . We're so excited! Seeing these means its nearly Inkcap Dragon season!! We love spotting Inkcap Dragons. . #dragonsofshropshire #shropshire