Monthly Archives: March 2012
Community group encourage investment for Neen Sollars historic mill
A community group in Cleobury country is seeking investors to help return the historic Tetstill Mill in Neen Sollars to the harnessing of power from the River Rea.
Wanted – volunteer drivers
Shropshire Council is looking for volunteer drivers to help provide a vital service to local people. The Community Car Scheme and Voluntary Car Scheme have been managed by the council’s passenger transport services for a number of years, providing an …
Local people go the extra mile for Sport Relief
Over 500 local people turned out in force on Sunday 25 March 2012 at the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Ludlow and Shrewsbury. People of all ages were sponsored to walk, run or hop one, three or six miles. The …
Perfect portions this summer
If you are planning on inviting family or friends round for a barbecue this summer, knowing how much food to cook for a crowd can be tricky. So Shropshire Council is encouraging residents to save money by using the free online …
Shropshire’s opportunity to join Queen Elizabeth II Field Challenge
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve the designation of 23 recreational sites on Wednesday 4 April 2012, as part of a national campaign to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics in 2012. The …
The Grange and Sundorne secondary schools in Shrewsbury plan closer links
Two Shrewsbury secondary schools will work closer together in the future as governors look to establish a federation to improve educational opportunities for pupils. The Grange and Sundorne schools already have well-established links, and governors are now proposing a formal …
Encompass interactive website goes live
Encompass digital dance project is connecting young people across the world and getting them dancing. The project is part of Dancing for the Games, which is inspired by London 2012 and part of the Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands. …
Join the cycle ride to Shrewsbury Town v Aldershot
Shropshire Council’s Cycle Shrewsbury team is encouraging people to cycle to the Shrewsbury Town v Aldershot game on Saturday 31 March 2012. The led cycle ride will set off from outside Woodfield and St George’s Schools in Woodfield Road in …
Next steps in adult social care
The second of three public consultation events will take place this week on supporting people to use personal budgets to choose which adult social care services best suit their needs, focusing on this approach in daytime support.
Save money on Shrewsbury’s Park and Ride service this April
Shropshire Council is offering a special offer group ticket on its Shrewsbury’s Park and Ride service, running throughout April 2012.