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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Appeals For ‘Virtual’ Supporters
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is recruiting people in Shropshire to become ‘virtual’ supporters to help support its lifesaving cause.
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Ellesmere College launches new scholarship in memory of Save the Children founder
A unique educational opportunity is being offered by Ellesmere College to commemorate the centenary of the Save the Children charity and its locally-born founder, Eglantyne Jebb.
Bevan and companions aim to raise £10,000 to Help NHS Heroes
Britain’s oldest remaining teddy bear manufacturer is aiming to raise over £10,000 to support the NHS, as management announced today they were already more than half way to their target.
Traditional gardening cup, not awarded for 30 years, reinstated by Bradford Estates
A gardening cup which has not been awarded for nearly 30 years will be up for grabs again to residents of Bradford Estates.
Ellesmere College launches new scholarship in memory of Save the Children founder
A unique educational opportunity is being offered by Ellesmere College to commemorate the centenary of the Save the Children charity and its locally-born founder, Eglantyne Jebb.
Bevan and companions aim to raise £10,000 to Help NHS Heroes
Britain’s oldest remaining teddy bear manufacturer is aiming to raise over £10,000 to support the NHS, as management announced today they were already more than half way to their target.
Traditional gardening cup, not awarded for 30 years, reinstated by Bradford Estates
A gardening cup which has not been awarded for nearly 30 years will be up for grabs again to residents of Bradford Estates.
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Hospital Friends hold spring photo competition
The League of Friends to the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is running a spring photo competition to raise vital funds.
Shropshire photographer encourages people to pick up a camera during lockdown
A Shropshire photographer who created a six-week photography challenge to encourage families to learn and create together during lockdown has received entries from all over the world.
Hospital Friends hold spring photo competition
The League of Friends to the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is running a spring photo competition to raise vital funds.
Shropshire photographer encourages people to pick up a camera during lockdown
A Shropshire photographer who created a six-week photography challenge to encourage families to learn and create together during lockdown has received entries from all over the world.
Severn Valley Railway open online shop with ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ packages
Severn Valley Railway has reopened its virtual doors with the launch of its online shop, featuring the perfect gift for train enthusiasts of all ages.
Art competition calls for creative doorstep views
The Wrekin Housing Group is asking Shropshire residents to get creative and help create a 2021 calendar with a difference.
Virtual pub quizzes raise money for Ludlow Food Bank
Virtual pub quizzes have soared in popularity during the national lockdown and one Ludlow woman is hosting quizzes with a difference – and they’re all for charity.
Severn Valley Railway open online shop with ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ packages
Severn Valley Railway has reopened its virtual doors with the launch of its online shop, featuring the perfect gift for train enthusiasts of all ages.
Art competition calls for creative doorstep views
The Wrekin Housing Group is asking Shropshire residents to get creative and help create a 2021 calendar with a difference.
Virtual pub quizzes raise money for Ludlow Food Bank
Virtual pub quizzes have soared in popularity during the national lockdown and one Ludlow woman is hosting quizzes with a difference – and they’re all for charity.
Severn Hospice launches annual summer raffle
Severn Hospice has launched its annual summer raffle which has a top prize of £5,000 pounds.
Time running out for youth projects to share in £1million giveaway
Persimmon Homes West Midlands is urging youth groups, schools and sports clubs across Shropshire to apply for a share of its £1million charity giveaway before it’s too late.
Shrewsbury Town in the Community reinvents itself in face of COVID-19
Shrewsbury Town in the Community has adapted to the social distancing measures by engaging with participants virtually in their own homes.
National Military Service Museums to host Virtual VE Day 75 Festival
The three historical institutions of the British Armed Forces invite the public to ‘stand with your services’ to celebrate 75 years since VE Day on Friday 8 May.
Shropshire author creates Children’s book dedicated to key workers
A Shropshire woman has been inspired by the heroic efforts of key workers across the country during the current COVID-19 crisis and has created a magical story that depicts them through the eyes of a child.
Face2Face Performance Academy continues to provide exciting opportunities for the community
A stage school near Oswestry is continuing to provide exciting opportunities for its young performers, despite the lockdown restrictions.
Draw closes to win Shropshire farmhouse as tickets sell out in just two weeks
The prize draw to win Grafton Farmhouse, valued at over £600,000, has closed after tickets sold out in a fortnight.
BAME network for staff at acute Trust
The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals has established a BAME network for staff which held its first meeting last month.
Upturned canoe sparks river search at Hampton Loade
The discovery of an upturned canoe on the River Severn south of Bridgnorth yesterday sparked a multi-agency search.
Firefighters tackle blaze on the Wrekin
Firefighters were called to a large fire on top of the Wrekin on Friday afternoon, with smoke at one point being visible for many miles.
Police appeal for help to locate man following incident in Newport
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a man they are keen to speak to about an affray in Newport.
National Trust to reopen Attingham Park
The National Trust is to reopen Attingham Park near Shrewsbury from June 3 as part of its phased reopening of its gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland.
Severn Hospice gears up for phased reopening of its charity shops
Severn Hospice is urging supporters to remember quality counts if they want to donate stock to its shops – as it gears up for their reopening next month.
Bridgnorth deaths: Police name one man
Police investigating the deaths of two men in Bridgnorth have named one of the men.
Shropshire Council to establish task forces to minimise economic and social impacts of coronavirus
Shropshire Council is to establish two multi-agency task forces to help address and minimise the economic and social impacts of coronavirus on the county.
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Severn Hospice launches annual summer raffle
Severn Hospice has launched its annual summer raffle which has a top prize of £5,000 pounds.
Time running out for youth projects to share in £1million giveaway
Persimmon Homes West Midlands is urging youth groups, schools and sports clubs across Shropshire to apply for a share of its £1million charity giveaway before it’s too late.
Shrewsbury Town in the Community reinvents itself in face of COVID-19
Shrewsbury Town in the Community has adapted to the social distancing measures by engaging with participants virtually in their own homes.
