PostHeaderIcon Model rail enthusiasts to descend on Telford

Model railway enthusiasts from all over the UK will be attending a special exhibition at the Telford International Centre this weekend. The 30th Guildex exhibition takes place at The International Centre, Telford, on Saturday and Sunday (Sept 4 and 5), and the venue has hosted the show for the past 20 years.

Run by the Gauge 0 Guild, the exhibition includes models, demonstrations, railway layouts, and specialist trade stalls for anyone interested in 7mm scale modelling on 0-gauge track.

PostHeaderIcon Do you know someone receiving care and support?

Social services are changing and we want your views in shaping the future. Come and find out more at Telford & Wrekin Council's interactive forum on 9 September 2010, 10am to 1pm, at Meeting Point House. Refreshments will be made available throughout the day and lunch will be available from 1pm. Spaces are limited, so book today by calling 01952 388811, or emailing puttingpeoplefirst@telford.gov.uk

PostHeaderIcon Borough Neighbourhood Watch Schemes continue to flourish

With over 650 schemes and almost 15,000 households under its protection, Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) in Telford & Wrekin continues to go from strength-to-strength.

However, Telford's NHW Administrator Mrs Anne Walker is again encouraging residents of Telford & Wrekin to consider forming their own scheme if their area doesn’t already have one.

PostHeaderIcon Two New CSOs For North Shropshire

Two new Police Community Support Officers began work in north Shropshire today. They have joined West Mercia’s Local Policing teams in Market Drayton Town and Whitchurch Town areas.

CSO Andy Hudson has been appointed to the Market Drayton post working with PC Paul Frank and CSOs Andy King, Angeline Roche and Mike Ellis. CSO Alison Hodnett becomes part of the Whitchurch team, alongside PC Karena Evans and CSOs Tim Meredith, Graeme Baines and Laura Viner.

PostHeaderIcon Another Shropshire stables robbery

Police in Telford are appealing for information following a burglary in Bratton. The incident occurred at stables on Rushmoor Lane sometime between 5pm on Sunday 29th August and 11.30am on Monday 30th August.

Sometime during the time period in question it appears that thieves forced open the locked stable door and then entered the building. Once inside they carried out a thorough search before stealing a number of items of equestrian equipment and then making their escape.

PostHeaderIcon Scores on the doors helps boost standards

More premises have been added to the Telford & Wrekin Scores on the Doors website, meaning you can be even more informed about where to eat in the borough.

The latest scores are all online at www.telford.gov.uk/scoresonthedoors with over half being awarded the top five or four stars.

PostHeaderIcon £££ For Projects Big Society success

Telford & Wrekin Council's ground-breaking grass-roots initiative, £££ for Projects, has successfully mobilised residents of the borough to come up with a wide range of imaginative ideas to enhance their local community

More than 2,000 suggestions have been put forward by borough residents.- demonstrating that local people know what is best for their own communities and do want to become more involved in decision-making

PostHeaderIcon Telford's Fourth Annual Santa Fun Run

The Friends of Telford Town Park would like to invite you to take part in the fourth annual Santa Fun Run this December.

Run it, jog it, walk it, push a buggy to it! Everyone can take part. It's fun, festive and it's all for charity. Plus you get a free Santa suit!

The event on 12 December at 11am is in association with Telford & Wrekin Council. It will start at The Arena, Telford Town Park and is approximately two miles long.

Funds raised will be split equally between Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB).

PostHeaderIcon Weatherbird to croon at Park Live after winning radio vote

Families are encouraged to come to Park Live, the free festival organised by Telford & Wrekin Council, which takes place this Saturday (4th September) in Telford Town Park from 1pm. The winners of the Beacon Radio's Listeners Choice competition, Weatherbird, will open the music festival at 1.15pm.

Weatherbird won the Beacon Radio Listeners' Choice competition beating off three other local bands. Listeners had the chance to vote online for which of the four bands they liked the best.

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