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Greenfields 'greenways' open day, Shrewsbury
July 1st, 2009
Walkers and cyclists are invited to an open day on the new Greenfields 'Greenways' in Shrewsbury this Friday (3 July 2009). The event, organised by Shropshire Council's Cycle Shrewsbury team, will celebrate the completion of the first phase of Shrewsbury's 'Connect2' project. From 3pm to 5pm, there will be opportunities to take part in a quiz (on foot or by bike) using the newly surfaced paths. There will also be refreshments, a prize draw, opportunities to make a pedal-powered smoothie and get a free cycle check-up with Dr Bike at the Greenfields Bowling Club.
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Central Networks takes to the skies to check overhead power lines
July 1st, 2009Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England, is carrying out helicopter patrols across parts of Bristol, Gloucestershire and the West Midlands as part of its network inspection work.
The patrols will be carried out across the county by a helicopter which is used to spot potential hazards on the overhead power network and to highlight areas where future work may be needed.
Visit your local library and improve your health
July 1st, 2009
Borough residents can find out how to improve their health by visiting their local library during Health Information Week, 6 to 11 July. Throughout the week, a range of free events will take place to promote health. On 9 July (12noon - 4pm), NHS Telford and Wrekin will offer residents mini health checks at Telford Library whilst parents/carers with children aged five to eight months can also assess their child's health and well-being by logging onto www.nhs.uk/lifecheck on one of the library computers for free.
My Little Theatre Company heads for the Smoke
July 1st, 2009
My Little Theatre Company presents 'Welcome' written by Lucy Corbett As part of the Camden Fringe Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, London
28th - 30th August 2009 1.30pm
All tickets £7.50
Ticket booking 0844477 1000 or www.ticketweb.com
Following the story of Maria, a young woman whose husband has recently died, 'Welcome' is a touching portrayal of grief and a darkly comic drama.
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Record entry for young people's art exhibition
July 1st, 2009This year's open art exhibition for children and young people is proving a huge success with record numbers entering the competition.
Over 50 young people aged three to nineteen years have submitted artwork, all with the hope of displaying their talents in a special exhibition at The Gallery at The Place which will run until 12 September with a special preview evening on 6 July.
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Police Appeal Over Hinstock Fatal Road Collision
July 1st, 2009
Police today repeated appeals for witnesses to a two-car collision on a main road in North Shropshire. A man in his twenties was killed when his black Ford Fiesta Zetec collided with a tree, wall and another vehicle.
He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the collision which happened on the A41 at Shakeford, near Market Drayton at around 7.10am yesterday.
The man has not yet been formally identified but is believed to be from the North Shropshire area.
Primary schools set for Youth Games final
June 30th, 2009Primary school pupils across the borough are going head to head today (JUNE 30) to try and win the first Telford and Wrekin Youth Games at Telford College of Arts and Technology on Tuesday.
A total of 34 borough schools have been involved in local sporting festivals that have narrowed it down to two representative teams from each part of the borough entering the final.
The schools that have been successful in reaching the final are:
Stirchley and Ladygrove,
Aqueduct and Sir Alexander Fleming,
Donnington Wood
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Disabled children's fun day strikes double gold
June 30th, 2009
A family fun day organised by Telford & Wrekin Council's disabled children's team will be graced by two international sports stars that have won gold medals at their respective events. The free event - titled Ican2 - will be opened by Olympic javelin thrower Tessa Sanderson and closed by Paralympian star Debbie Brennan.
It will take place at Telford International Centre and is aimed at disabled children and those with additional needs. It takes place this Saturday, 4th July.
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Wappenshall Junction renewal a step closer
June 30th, 2009A disused canal near Telford has taken a huge leap forward to becoming a popular tourist attraction. Telford & Wrekin Council has granted a 125 year lease on the Wappenshall Junction site near Preston upon the Weald Moors to The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust. The council purchased the one acre site in January 2009. The new agreement will mean the Trust can now go ahead and secure funding from organisations such as The Architectural Heritage Fund and to begin a five year plan to transform the site.
Toss your coke with Hobsons
June 29th, 2009
Hobsons, the award-winning, sustainable Shropshire brewer, is bringing back an English tradition that disappeared in the late nineteenth century. Tossing a coke, the regional name for a bowler hat, was a competitive sport amongst young gamekeepers and brewers. The championships will begin in Worcestershire at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb on Sunday July 5th - the home to the world's oldest motor racing venue. The event plays host to the launch of Twisted Spire Blond Beer, Hobsons latest addition to its range of contemporary ales brewed using traditional, sustainable methods.