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Farm proves a hit for children’s storytime

18 May 2016

by Rhea Alton

Children and staff at a Telford nursery have been helping to celebrate the power of storytelling by sharing their favourite books at a nearby farm. Youngsters attending ABC@Hoo at Preston On The Weald Moors pulled on their wellies and sunhats for the special storytelling session at nearby Hoo Farm. The event was held in celebration of National Share-A-Story-Month which runs throughout […]

Public meeting ahead of British BMX Series inTelford

17 May 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

A public meeting will be held in Telford for residents to find out more ahead of the British BMX Series which will bring 3,000 to the town. Wrekin Riders BMX Race Club, which is solely run by a small team of volunteers, will host Rounds 11 and 12 of the British BMX Series on August 6 and 7. Talented world […]

Shropshire debating programme wins gold

17 May 2016

by Simon Alton

A trainee solicitor who launched a project to help school pupils in Shropshire develop their debating skills has been given a special award in recognition for her work. The Debate-Ed programme was set up Holly Edwards, a trainee solicitor at Lanyon Bowdler, and is one of just a handful of similar projects in the country. More than 100 school pupils […]

Telford hotel flying the flag for wedding season

09 May 2016

by Dani Wozencroft

A hotel in Telford is literally flying the flag for the wedding season – after bosses erected a 16ft flagpole outside reception. The flagpole outside Buckatree Hall Hotel, by the foot of the Wrekin, is part of a new range of revamped wedding packages on offer this year. Couples now have the option of hoisting up a personalised flag, releasing […]

Tutoring company to support secondary school pupils

04 May 2016

by Rhea Alton

A family-run tutoring company is branching out to provide support to secondary school students. For the last three years Shropshire Tutor has been providing maths and English tutoring sessions to primary school children as well as delivering Little Learner programmes in nurseries. However, due to demand from parents, owner Adele Conlon has now taken on two more tutors to deliver […]

Tenants and landlords in Shropshire warned about energy efficiency laws

30 Apr 2016

by Dani Wozencroft

Landlords across Shropshire are being warned to ensure their properties are energy efficient – before it becomes illegal to rent them out. From this month tenants have the right to request efficiency improvements, but the work must be completed before government regulations come into force in April 2018. Claus Best, of Smart Energy Services, based in Bayston Hill, predicts […]

Former teacher raises concerns over primary school tests

29 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

A former Shropshire primary teacher has raised serious concerns over the testing regime for primary schools in England. Adele Conlon, a former teacher at Mereside Primary School in Shrewsbury and Captain Webb Primary in Dawley, fears teachers and pupils are being put under too much pressure. Her comments come as the National Association of Head Teachers holds its annual conference […]

Public invited to name revamped bedrooms at historic Shropshire hotel

29 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

The owners of a historic Shropshire hotel have invested hundreds of pounds in upgrading four of its bedrooms and now the public are invited to have a go at naming them. The family-run Best Western Valley Hotel is located in the heart of the Ironbridge World Heritage Site. The property itself is steeped in history having once been the family […]

Doorstep holidays – the new way to travel!

22 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

I’ve always been a fan of UK-based holidays and even more so since our two boys arrived. With so much child-orientated paraphernalia it seems so much easier to just open the boot and literally throw everything in. There’s no worrying whether the suitcase will shut or whether it will be overweight at check-in and you can pack as many shoes […]

Quiz night to benefit two charities

22 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

A Shropshire firm is organising a quiz night to help raise funds for young children suffering from the life-limiting condition Dravet Syndrome. Always Consult Ltd will stage The Big Quiz Night at the Kings Head pub in Market Drayton on June 9, at 7pm. Funds raised from the evening will be split between Severn Hospice and Toby’s Trust – a […]

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