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Shouting about things is our bag, so this is where you can find what our clients have been up to, what's happening in our beautiful county of Shropshire, Team J&PR updates - and, of course, our PR and social media advice and tips!

FSB business expo, more than I imagined

20 Nov 2013

by Rebecca Dutton

By Dani Wozencroft I wasn’t sure just what to expect as I arrived at my first business expo in Shrewsbury. Approaching the door with anticipation I simply saw lots of stands, lots of people and lots of products. But what would it actually be like? From bright coloured printed cushions to sparkling cupcakes, there was plenty to catch the eye. I had […]

Welcome to our latest J&PR team member Dani Wozencroft

19 Nov 2013

by Rebecca Dutton

By Dani Wozencroft I’m not very good with numbers, never have been. I am better with words, and I’m also quite nosey. Not really a surprise that I became a journalist then. Getting to meet new people, gossip about what’s happening with them and sharing that with others is not the way most people make a living – but it’s […]

Pop-up shop for Christmas is great for businesses and customers alike

06 Nov 2013

by Rebecca Dutton

It’s always difficult for new businesses to find their feet but Telford and Wrekin Council has come up with a great way to help fledgling companies in the run-up to Christmas with a pop-up shop. The shop will be based in a vacant store in the High Street in Wellington as part of the council’s Invest in Telford drive to […]

Delicious night out in Shrewsbury quickly repeated

30 Oct 2013

by Rebecca Dutton

By Rhea Alton The last time I went into the former Swan Inn in Frankwell I was armed with a pool cue and ready to make my mark on the Sunday league. Admittedly that was quite a while ago and I spent much of my visit concentrating on the pool table but I was still completely unprepared for what awaited […]

Seeing The World Differently

17 Oct 2013

by Rebecca Dutton

By Maria Wilkinson When I was growing up, we had a family friend who, for as long as I can remember, had been described as ‘odd’ or ‘strange’ by those who knew him. It almost became the norm when anyone was talking about him. “Oh, I know who you mean – the weird one.” “Yeah, he’s a bit odd isn’t […]

Grand Designs Live – time to let the creative imagination go wild!

03 Oct 2013

by Kirsty Smallman

My husband and I are always looking for inspiration on how to improve our home and like everyone we dream of that ‘Grand Designs’ style property. So in order to keep the dream at the forefront of our minds we’ll be heading to Birmingham’s NEC for this year’s Grand Designs Live presented by design guru Kevin McCloud. There really […]

Oh to be on stage!

03 Sep 2013

by Rebecca Dutton

When I was a little girl, all I wanted to do was dance in the Christmas pantomime. I used to watch little girls dressed in their tutus performing on stage and thought it looked absolutely magical. In some ways, my dream did come true. My ballet group auditioned for a local theatre group’s performance of Dick Whittington and I was […]

J&PR’s busy mums are nominated for top awards

02 Sep 2013

by Rebecca Dutton

Congratulations to J&PR’s two managing directors Rhea Alton and Kirsty Smallman, who have both been nominated for top business awards. The Biz Mums Conference and Awards 2013 will take place on September 14 at the Lord Hill Hotel in Shewsbury from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rhea has been nominated in the Exceptional Service category, sponsored by Work Life Better. […]

Spanish visitors to Shropshire hotel

12 Aug 2013

by Rebecca Dutton

Benn Parsons left the UK shores eight years ago after falling in love with Maite, who had been in England for only a few months as part of her university course. The pair now live together in La Vall De Uixo and run an English Academy catering for hundreds of students. When the pair return to see family, Maite also […]

Discover how social media can help your business with our new Digital DIY PR course

12 Aug 2013

by Rebecca Dutton

Places are quickly filling up on our new Digital DIY PR course, which reveals all about the endless list of social networking sites. As a business, they are an invaluable tool to market your product to old and new customers alike. The digital world is also essential for keeping your current customers up to date with what you are up […]