shropshirelive.com / management
meet the managers

shropshirelive.com is owned and operated by two local business partners, Martin Childs and Chris Pritchard.

They have over twenty years media experience between them, and combined with their local knowledge, they are now focusing their energies into this web based, local information hub.

who is martin childs?
martin childs

Martin is no stranger in the world of media, starting his career in creative radio advertising in 1993, with locally acclaimed 'Beacon Radio'. His achievements include, winning a 'Mobius' award for creativity, - one of radio’s most prestigious awards.

More recently, Martin became station Manager for the launch of a new radio station for Shrewsbury and Oswestry, and went on to present the Drivetime show, for two years.

Martin is full of passion and excitement, for this new project, and cannot wait for everyone to find out about it.

To contact Martin e-mail: martin.childs@shropshirelive.com

who is chris pritchard?
chris pritchard

Chris is well known in Shropshire for presenting on local radio stations, such as, 'The Severn' and 'Telford FM'. As well as radio presenting, Chris is also a journalist, having presented items for the 'BBC' and 'SKY News'.

In 2001, Chris launched, and voluntarily ran the successful 'Shrewsbury Guide' website. Now, in 2009, as local media changes, Chris is putting all his skills and knowledge to the test with the launch of shropshirelive.com, a unique, Shropshire based, interactive information website.

To contact Chris e-mail: chris.pritchard@shropshirelive.com
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