Lib Dems pick PPC for Wrekin seat
March 9th, 2010
At a recent meeting, Wrekin & Telford Liberal Democrats approved councillor, David Murray, as their Wrekin candidate.
David moved to the West Midlands to work for GKN in 1986, and lives in the constituency. With a wealth of business experience in new product development, he is particularly concerned about the nationwide decline in manufacturing, and lack of investment in our future. The current situation is not helped by the bailed-out banks refusing loans to around half of commercial applicants.
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Possible Congestion warning during Funeral of Shropshire Teenager
February 4th, 2010Police today urged drivers to be prepared for traffic congestion in a village near Shrewsbury while the funeral of a teenager killed in a road collision takes place.
A large amount of people are expected to attend St George’s Church in Pontesbury on Friday (FEB 5) afternoon for the funeral of Sophie Rowlands, who died on January 25th after her car was in collision with a lorry on the A53.
Shropshire Woman takes High Peak Trail Winter Challenge for BHF
November 19th, 2009A Shropshire woman whose mother died of a heart attack on Christmas Day in 2007, is taking part in the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) High Peak Trail Winter Challenge, on Sunday 22 November 2009.
Deborah Weaver (40), from Telford, felt inspired to take on the 17 mile hike and make a difference in memory of her mother. Deborah will be walking with her brother Mark and friend Joanne and hopes that the people of Shropshire will support their efforts and sign up for the event.
Councillor dies
November 16th, 2009Councillor Pauline Picken has died. Mrs Picken served as a councillor for 12 years from 1991, representing first the Ketley Bank ward on Wrekin District Council and, following Telford & Wrekin Council achieving unitary status, the Ketley ward. She was a former Deputy Leader of the Council and was a leading councillor on housing issues.
She was also a member of both Lawley & Overdale and Ketley Parish Councils and had been chair of the Wrekin Housing Group.
Sing to Save Historic Shropshire Churches!
September 24th, 2009
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St Mary, Shrewsbury, home to the most significant collection of stained glass in the UK and St Leonard, Bridgnorth, which survived an explosion after being used by Cromwell’s troops as an ammunition store, will be throwing open their doors and their history as they join other historic churches at risk across England in a unique public singing event over the weekend of 3 – 4 October.
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Sing to Save Historic Churches in Shropshire!
August 18th, 2009- Vote for Which Song You Want To sing -
Two historic Shropshire churches will be alive with music over the weekend of 3 – 4 October as they take their place among 40 historic churches across England tended by The Churches Conservation Trust hosting a series of choral performances and workshops to celebrate the Trust’s 40th birthday – and encourage people to rediscover and enjoy these ancient churches, no longer used for regular worship.
Council confirms new Chief Executive
July 24th, 2009
Telford & Wrekin Council has appointed Victor Brownlees as its new chief executive. The appointment was confirmed by councillors at a meeting last night and the move will see Mr Brownlees move from his post as interim chief executive at the beginning of August. He succeeds previous chief executive Steve Wellings.
Mr Brownlees joined Telford & Wrekin Council two years ago as director of resources and was previously clerk & chief executive of Armagh City & District Council in Northern Ireland.
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Chillington’s Fantastic Food Fair…
July 16th, 2009Chillington Hall, the magnificent Stately Home on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border, is hosting its third Food and Country Fair, on Sunday 19th July between 10am and 5pm, after its huge success last year!
The Food Fair is organised in conjunction with South Staffordshire Tourism Association and South Staffordshire District Council and looks set to be a fantastic family day out!
Fact-finding trip sparks links with Kenyan schools
July 7th, 2009
Pupils and staff at two Telford & Wrekin schools are developing close links with their counterparts in Kenya after a teacher from both schools went on a fact-finding trip to the country.
Tibberton CE Primary head Helen Osterfield and Wrockwardine Wood Junior School teacher Catherine Clarke were was overwhelmed by the welcome and kindness they received during their week in central Africa.
Helen spent her time as a guest of Makunga SA Primary while Catherine visited Kamusinga ACK Primary School, both in the town of Kimilili in Kenya’s Bungoma district.
Chillington’s Fantastic Food Fair
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Chillington Hall, the magnificent Stately Home on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border, is hosting its third Food and Country Fair, on Sunday 19th July between 10am and 5pm, after its huge success last year! The Food Fair is organised in conjunction with South Staffordshire Tourism Association and South Staffordshire District Council and looks set to be a fantastic family day out.
