First Point is moving
March 4th, 2010
(PICTURED: Siobhan Martin, Senior Customer Service Manager and Council Leader, Councillor Andrew Eade)
The new and improved First Point Telford has opened in Civic Offices and residents are now visiting for help, advice and information from a wide range of Council and partner services.
The new facility has built on the success of the credit crunch advice centre which opened last February in Telford Library.
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Oakengates Theatre @ the place invites youth participation
March 4th, 2010Comedian Stephen K Amos’ top-selling show, ‘The Feelgood Factor’, coincided with Oakengates Theatre’s celebration of the first anniversary of ‘A Night Less Ordinary’, the Arts Council scheme which provides free theatre tickets to people under 26.
One of the young people commented, “The show was great and we really enjoyed it. I think the scheme is a brilliant idea as it gives younger people a chance to experience different areas of culture which could broaden their interests.”
Music showcase celebrates borough’s young talent
March 3rd, 2010Children and young people from Telford and Wrekin schools have been making music that will be showcased at Oakengates Theatre @ The Place on Wednesday 17 March.
The doors will open at 7pm where students will be ready to hit the stage with their musical performances. Tickets for the Telford and Wrekin Music Showcase are now on sale at The Place Box Office.
Music showcase celebrates borough’s young talent
March 1st, 2010Children and young people from Telford and Wrekin schools have been making music that will be showcased at Oakengates Theatre @ The Place on Wednesday 17 March.
The doors will open at 7pm where students will be ready to hit the stage with their musical performances. Tickets for the Telford and Wrekin Music Showcase are now on sale at The Place Box Office.
Young bands get chance to support established act
February 18th, 2010Five young local bands who are part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s successful rock school project are gearing up to support experienced band Capture Kendal later this month.
The gig takes place on February 24 at Oakengates Theatre @ The Place and gives an opportunity for bands from local schools and colleges to experience working alongside an excellent three piece band.
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They ‘laughed their pants off!’
February 18th, 2010
With one of the toughest winters for years, Belly laughs were a rare commodity, especially on a recent cold February night but Horsehay Amateur Dramatic Society managed to pull it off, along with our pants, metaphorically speaking, by providing a rib-tickler farce with their production of Mike Harding’s – ‘Fur Coat and No Knickers’.
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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
Bin collections resume as crews work to catch up
January 14th, 2010
Bin collections resumed in Telford and Wrekin today and residents are being asked to leave their rubbish out as crews work to clear the backlog caused by the snow and freezing temperatures.
Rubbish and recycling collections were suspended because of the dangerous conditions yesterday. And residents are being asked for their patience and understanding today as crews work to catch up on bins that were missed.
Residents should leave their rubbish out so that crews can get back to them as soon as they are able.
Rubbish not collected? Take it to a special collection point
January 12th, 2010Special waste collection points are being set up this week by Telford & Wrekin Council for anyone whose rubbish collections were missed due to the snow and freezing temperatures.
Contractors TWS will set up the collection points in four borough car parks this week to enable residents to get rid of bags of rubbish which have not been collected due to refuse lorries being unable to access some of the borough’s smaller streets.
Carols at Coalbrookdale Tuesday 15th December
December 11th, 2009The Engine Shop at Ironbridge’s Enginuity will be filled with Christmas cheer on Tuesday, 15th December at the annual Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Carol Concert.
