Help share the care!
March 3rd, 2010Telford and Wrekin’s family placement team are asking people from across the borough to help make a big difference to the life of a disabled child and their family.
People who are interested in offering short breaks to support disabled children and their families are invited to attend the Share Care Celebration held at the Shropshire Golf Club at 10am till 12 noon on Saturday 6 March.
Tags: 'Buck up' and see Telford play Wolves, tonight!
March 2nd, 2010The Bucks have arranged a friendly with Wolves –and they want YOU to attend the match!
A spokesman said: “In the wake of the cancellation of the Farsley game the club have been fortunate enough to arrange a friendly with Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers.
“Wolves have arranged to send a strong squad as their game against Portsmouth is also off - we would like to urge supporters to come along and support the game. Spread the word and get friends along if possible.
British Legion, Newport, burglary
March 2nd, 2010Newport, Shropshire, Police officers are investigating a burglary in the town. The incident occurred at the British Legion Club on Audley Avenue.
At some time between 11.45pm on Sunday 28th February and 9am on Monday 1st March, it appears thieves broke into the premises by forcing open a fire door that leads into the function room.
The bar area in the club is locked overnight which prevents access but the thieves knocked through a wall inside the building to access the back of a safe and remove it from the wall.
Local schools raise money to fight Polio
February 24th, 2010Two local primary school invited Wellington Rotary Club to visit them to tell the pupils about the current campaign to eradicate Polio. As a result, Rotarian Keith Mainwaring visited Wrekin View School, Wellington and Lilleshall School, recently. He explained the importance of eliminating Polio in the last four places where it still exists: India. Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of Africa. Both schools have decided to raise money to support this worthy cause.
Business Minister praises AFC Telford’s business model
February 11th, 2010Ian Lucas, Minister for Business and Regulatory Reform, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, visited Telford today in the company of Telford MP David Wright. They were visiting The Bucks Head ground to meet with Club Chairman Lee Carter and representatives of Telford Tigers Ice Hockey Team, including Andy Phillips.
In an exclusive interview with the Wellington News, Mr Lucas said: “It’s my understanding that Telford United FC went into administration and was rescued by a supporters trust. And since it was founded, the club has been run very successfully.
Burglary in Church Aston
February 11th, 2010Police are investigating following a burglary in Newport. The incident occurred at an address on Wellington Road in Church Aston sometime between 8pm on Tuesday 9th February and 7.30am on Wednesday 10th February.
Sometime overnight thieves broke into a garage at the property by using bolt cutters to cut off the padlock and removing the chain to open the doors.
Wellington Rotary Sportsman’s Dinner in Wellington
February 1st, 2010
Wellington Rotary Club are holding their annual Sportsman's Charity Dinner on Thursday, 11th February at the Whitehouse Hotel, Wellington. Chosen charities are Help for Heroes and the Air Ambulance. Guest speaker is David Elleray, former FIFA and Premier League Referee, plus comedian Mike Farrell. Tickets (£30) available from Mike Dorricott (01952 257975)
Council to secure Dawley club’s future and bonanza for local charities
January 27th, 2010Telford & Wrekin Council looks to have ensured the long-serving Dawley Memorial Club can continue as a major community facility for the area after securing its future.
The Council has agreed to buy the club’s main building from the Trust that runs this and will lease this back so that the club can continue to be a focal point for people in Dawley.
The sale will also trigger a windfall for three Dawley-based charities who had previously applied for any proceeds from this following trustees decision to wind up the charity.
Title : ‘Fur Coat And No Knickers’ - Comedy play by Mike Harding
January 26th, 2010
We are all in suspenders, sorry suspense, awaiting the next production from Horsehay Amateur Dramatics Society, as we cannot escape the references to underwear given the title, writes award-winning local author Chris Owen.
This is a modern-era northern comedy from the pen of Mike Harding that famous folk musician & writer, performer and raconteur currently hosting the folk music programme on radio 2 on Tuesday nights
Wellington Rotary Club collects money for Haiti relief
January 18th, 2010
Yesterday (Sunday) members of Wellington Rotary Club collected money for the Haiti Emergency at the entrance to the Tesco store in Wellington. “We knew that Shropshire people were generous but we were absolutely astonished to collect £ 1588.50!” said a delighted spokesman.
