PostHeaderIcon Burglary at social club

Police officers in Telford are investigating following a burglary in Oakengates. The incident occurred at Maddocks Social Club on Church Street sometime between 1.30am and 2am on Wednesday 25th August.

The premises were locked and secured at 11.40pm on Tuesday night but then, according to the alarm company that look after the premises, there was an alarm activation at the club at 1.40am this morning.

PostHeaderIcon Wellington Rotary Club Bulb Planting

By Jess Bracken

This autumn Wellington Rotary Club, joined by Rotary clubs all across the British Isles are planning to plant thousands of purple Crocus bulbs. The object of this initiative is to raise funds to continue the programme to eradicate Polio worldwide and any monies raised will be matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. At the same time the plantings will enhance environments and develop communities.

PostHeaderIcon Flax Mill planning applications submitted

By Jess Bracken

The development of the historic Flax Mill site in Shrewsbury to provide employment, housing, social and leisure opportunities has moved one step closer after Shropshire Council submitted planning and listed building applications for the work.

Shropshire Council, English Heritage, Advantage West Midlands and the Homes and Communities Agency are currently working together on the Flax Mill development project.

PostHeaderIcon Kicking Anti-Social Behaviour into Touch to Reel in Results This Summer

Football and fishing are the order of the long summer days in Shrewsbury, with sessions run by local police and community support officers to keep young people off the streets.

The McDonald's football training sessions and Environment Agency sponsored Get Hook in Fishing events introduced a couple of years ago continue to go from strength to strength.

PostHeaderIcon Burglary at Pontesbury Cricket Club

A high value lawn mower and some red diesel have been stolen from a cricket club in a village near Shrewsbury.

Police are appealing for information after an outbuilding at Pontesbury Cricket Club was broken into between about 9pm on Thursday(JUL 22) and 10am on Friday(JUL 23).

A green Atco mower was stolen, along with about 20 litres of red diesel.
Anyone who might have seen or heard any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area during the relevant times is asked to contact police on 0300 333 3000.

PostHeaderIcon The Wenlock Olympian Games 2010

Archers from far and wide enjoyed the Wenlock Olympics on Sunday 11 July. Conditions were warm and dry but a blustery headwind challenged their skill. All three Archery disciplines where tested: Long Bow, Recurve Bow (the type used in the Olympics) Barebow and Compound Bow. These disciplines are also represented in the Para-Olympics and other world record shoots. The Archery Competition was organised by Bowbrook Archers.

PostHeaderIcon Don't be downhearted!

"Wellington Methodist Pre School are not downhearted over England being knocked out of the World Cup. Ofsted consider us to be an Outstanding Pre School so we will rise to the challenge. We are continuing to celebrate with our healthy sports activities and will be using our Knowledge and Understanding of the World to look at where all the other countries are on our world map. As well as studying other communities around the world we are learning about our own local community football club, Telford United," said a spokeswoman.

PostHeaderIcon Dogs on show at Lions Day on Wheels

Telford Lions will be holding their 'Lions Day on Wheels' on 11th July 2010 at the Bowring Park, Wellington from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

And a PDSA Fun Dog Show will be a major feature this year, with a dog agility course, advice from a dog trainer and ten events for dogs to compete in.

Telford Lions have a clown, a stilt-walker, balloon shape maker, and workshop leaders to teach circus skills. As well as the many stalls, a Fire Engine will be on site, and the ever popular donkey rides will be available for the children.

PostHeaderIcon Tasty feature at County Show

Visitors to the new Shropshire County Show will be able to experience fine dining using the region's best ingredients and prepared by top county chefs, organisers revealed today.

The agricultural show, which will take place at the Berwick Road showground in Shrewsbury on June 26 and 27, is expected to attract around 20,000 visitors and a lucky few will get to taste the wares at the chef's table.

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