First Point Centre at Telford Library
January 30th, 2009A special advice shop to help people affected by the credit crunch will open in Telford Library next month. It will offer debt management advice, information on benefits (particularly if their circumstances have changed), training to improve their job prospects and advice on the many free or reduced cost services and activities that people can access locally.
Can you be a health buddy?
January 30th, 2009A new service designed to help residents improve their health and fitness has been launched in Telford and Wrekin. Telford and Wrekin Primary Care Trust has established the Forward Mission scheme, which aims to support and encourage people to take charge of their overall physical and mental health through the help of a 'buddy.'
Pools of woe for luckless thieves
January 30th, 2009'Luckless' thieves might have thought they were in the money when they stole ten swimming pools, recently. But West Mercia Police have revealed that all ten of them were faulty. Officers have issued an appeal for information after the thieves stole the faulty swimming pools from a shed in Stirchley, Telford. Thieves broke into the shed at an address in Cooke Drive last night, January 29, at around 5.40pm. Two males forced their way into the shed and stole 10 swimming pools.
'Ethnic and women' 999 appeal
January 30th, 2009
There's an appeal for women and ethnic minorities to join Shropshire's 999 services. An open day will be held on February 11 at Telford College of Arts and Technology from 3pm to 8pm to encourage these "under represented" groups to find out about a career in the police, fire and ambulance.
Darwin nomination
January 30th, 2009
Darwin's home and workplace, Darwin's Landscape Laboratory, has been chosen as the UK's 2009 nomination to become a World Heritage Site, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham announced today. 2009 is the bicentenary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work, 'On the Origin of Species'.
Calling all quirky collectors
January 30th, 2009
Norwich Union will open the doors to some unusual and interesting collections as it launches a search for collectors to come forward and star in a new film. The best will feature in a short online film celebrating eccentric collectors. The firm is seeking images and anecdotes of our quirkiest collections to be uploaded to www.happysback.com.
Wellington scheme: Have your say
January 29th, 2009
Wellington folk are being asked to give their views on Telford Wrekin Borough Council's £8 million scheme to regenerate the town centre. From Monday (Feb 2), the Council is hosting a series of consultation events so that people can give their views on the vision that the Council has drawn up for a new Civic quarter for Wellington.
Wartime classroom opens at Cosford
January 28th, 2009If you have ever wondered whether TV accounts of strict teachers, no talking in class and struggling with mental arithmetic, where a pound equaled 240 pennies, or twenty shillings, whilst bombs rained down from the sky were just stories, this half term is your opportunity to find out the truth and make up your own mind whether you would have liked to have been taught during World War II.
New fire fighters in ceremony
January 26th, 2009
A construction manager, High Street delivery manager, assistant warehouse manager and vehicle technician, all have something in common - they are all firefighters in Shrewsbury and Minsterley. They were among 20 of the latest recruits to pass out from basic training at Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service. At a special passing out ceremony held at Shrewsbury Fire HQ, they and their employers were thanked by Chief Fire Officer Alan Taylor for contributing to Shropshire's firefighting force.
Relaunch at The Beacon, Wellington
January 26th, 2009
The Beacon, Wellington, has been re-launched following a major facelift. As well as improvements to the fixtures and fittings, there is a new and exciting menu, and three real ales are now available. Specially invited guests helped to re-launch the pub in style and many of the guests decided to order and enjoy food from the newly updated menu. Guests included local businessmen and businesswomen and other dignitaries.
