Monthly Archives: October 2011
Shropshire enforcement officers in national spotlight
A Shropshire Council team which was commended at the British Parking Awards is in the national spotlight again.
Lots on the agenda at The Five Perry Parishes LJC
Local people from The Five Perry Parishes Local Joint Committee (LJC) area are encouraged to attend the second meeting of this financial year, to be held on Wednesday 9 November 2011 at West Felton Village Hall, starting at 7pm. The committee …
Well and Wise in the Strettons this winter
The South Shropshire Community Safety Tasking Group is organising a ‘Well and Wise’ event for residents of Church Stretton and the surrounding areas on Saturday 12 November 2011. The event will take place from 10am until 1pm at the Mayfair …
Making the medieval book event in Shrewsbury
A fascinating insight into the creation of medieval books will be revealed by Dr Brian H Davies at the Friends of Shropshire Archives annual lecture on Tuesday 8 November 2011. The Friends of Shropshire Archives arrange a varied programme of …
Julian Road residents help assist successful clean in Ludlow
A total of 2.2 tonnes of dirt and leaves were collected during a deep clean of Julian Road in Ludlow yesterday (Thursday 27 October 2011). The clean, carried out by Shropshire Council’s streetscene south west team, started at 7.45am. Their …
A journey in time treasure hunt in Oswestry
Oswestry Library is inviting people to join in the hunt to find 48 date plaques in various streets and pathways across the town. The date plaques were photographed in January 2011 by local photographer Myk Briggs as part of a …
Join in Highley litter pick
People living in Highley are being encouraged to take part in a community litter pick in the village on Wednesday 16 November 2011. The litter pick has been organised by Shropshire Council’s environmental maintenance team as part of the national …
Shropshire Council backs Radio Shropshire as a “vital community service”
The future of BBC Radio Shropshire was the focus of Shropshire Council’s special Cabinet meeting yesterday (Thursday 27 October 2011). Keith Barrow, Leader of the Council, called for the item to be discussed by senior councillors, following a letter he sent …
Edible Shropshire churchscapes
If you like apples, or perhaps love the taste of cider, come along to St Martin’s Church, Preston Gubbals, near Shrewsbury, to celebrate National Apple Day on Saturday (29 October 2011).
Sustainability on the agenda for Ellesmere LJC
Carbon reduction and adapting to climate change will be top of the agenda at next month’s (Thursday 10 November 2011) Ellesmere Local Joint Committee (LJC). The meeting, to be held at Welsh Frankton Village Hall at 7pm, will give residents …