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Telford BMX club sees boom in numbers after British BMX Series

17 Aug 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

A Telford BMX club has seen a boom in youngsters taking to the track after hosting the British BMX Series in the county for the first time. Volunteers who run Wrekin Riders BMX Race Club in Dawley are now expecting an even bigger boom in numbers as Team GB BMX riders Liam Phillips and Kyle Evans take to the track […]

Shropshire businessesmen attend House of Lords reception after assistance to NHS

25 Jul 2016

by Rhea Alton

A Shropshire businessman has spoken at the House of Lords about his work to support primary care services within the National Health Service at a time of increasing demands on its resources and funding. Peter Masters, business manager of Caradoc Medical Services, based at Longbow Close, Shrewsbury, was invited to speak at the reception on possible solutions to the many […]

Birthday party fun at venues across Telford

18 Jul 2016

by Harriet Ernstsons-Evans

It can be hard thinking of new ways to entertain the kids and parties can be especially tricky to find inspiration for. But if your little one’s birthday is coming up soon then there’s no need to panic thanks to the revamped party packages on offer from Telford and Wrekin Leisure Services. There are a range of activities available at […]

Were heading to Cumbria for a week of relaxation

11 Jul 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

As a child we headed to Devon and Cornwall and the first few years as touring caravan owners my husband and I have also travelled in the same direction. But what we have quickly realised with two young sons who are competing in BMX racing at National level you go where the BMX racing takes you! So in just three […]

Hotel officially launches £10,000 internet upgrade at borough business club

10 Jul 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

A leading Shropshire hotel will be offering a new place to work, host meetings and network for the Telford business community from next month. The Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge will be holding a special event to officially launch its £10,000 new internet system at Telford Business Club on July 12. Bosses at the hotel will then offer an area of […]

Shropdoc marks 20th Anniversary

08 Jul 2016

by Rhea Alton

Shropshire’s out of hours GP cooperative, Shropdoc, has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special charity fundraising ball. The celebratory dinner took place at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on Friday June 24, and raised nearly £400 for the Alzheimer’s Society. Current Shropdoc chairman, Dr Russell Muirhead, made the main speech to staff and assembled guests, while Dr Nick King, one […]

Epic run to raise funds for Shropshire charity

05 Jul 2016

by Rhea Alton

A Shropshire-born advertising manager is taking on an epic 130 mile run along the Shropshire Way with a group of running mates, to raise money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity’s Shropshire Branch. Peter McCarthy, whose parents still live near Wem, will average over a marathon a day (around 28 miles) with his team to complete the 130 miles within […]

The holidays are coming

05 Jul 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

The great British weather is playing its usual tricks again – rain, thunderstorms, sunshine and everything else in between. But families who own a touring caravan or hire their own accommodation in the UK pretty much take it on the chin and as long as the wellies and waterproofs are packed it really makes no difference to the fun which […]

Mentors needed for school debating programme

27 Jun 2016

by Simon Alton

A project in Shropshire aimed at helping students with their debating skills is looking for more mentors. More than 100 pupils have taken part in the Debate-Ed programme since it was set up less than a year ago. The project was launched by Holly Edwards, a trainee solicitor at Lanyon Bowdler, and she is now calling on more sixth form […]

Fingers crossed for sunshine at first outdoor wedding

17 Jun 2016

by Rhea Alton

Shropshire man Robert Simpson will be hoping the unpredictable weather leans towards a sunny day next Monday – as he marries his bride-to-be in one of the first outdoor weddings of the season. Robert John Simpson (known as Bob), 62, from Shrewsbury, and his bride to be Zenaida Calderon (known as Nida), 60, from London, will marry in a civil […]

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