An interactive education roadshow which only appears at a handful of events each year will be part of this year’s Staffordshire County Show, it has been confirmed. The National Farmers Union (NFU) Let’s Talk Farming Discovery Barn, designed to enthuse children to learn about agriculture and where their food comes from, will be in place at the half term show […]
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Mandy joins the team at Lunts in Shrewsbury
09 May 2019
A new face has joined the team at a family run pharmacy in Shrewsbury. Mandy Martindale of Hanwood, has taken up the role of medicines counter assistant at Lunts Pharmacy in Hereford Road. The 52-year-old previously worked at Rowlands Pharmacy in Bayston Hill for seven years before taking some time out of work. She said she is delighted to work […]
Shropshire and Mid Wales is becoming a hotbed for entrepreneurs who are escaping to the country to live out their dream of succeeding in the hospitality industry, a leading commercial property expert said today. The region is a popular destination for tourists with a wide variety of B&Bs, hotels, caravan parks, cafes, restaurants and attractions all benefitting from the many […]
A 12-acre commercial development could become the “gateway” to a North Shropshire town, commercial agents said today. The £1.2m prime commercial development land between Heath Road and the A41/A49 on the outskirts of Whitchurch is a fantastic opportunity for the town, according to James Evans, from Halls Commercial in Shrewsbury. The site is allocated as employment land, suitable for a […]
An experienced childcare practitioner is celebrating promotion at a Telford nursery after scooping a managerial role for the childcare group. Lucy Shaw, who started working as a nursery nurse 17 years ago, has been given the role of area manager at ABC Day Nursery. The outstanding Telford nursery chain has branches in Hollinswood, Hoo at Preston upon the Weald Moors, […]
A Shropshire student scooped a sponsorship boost after impressing architectural design bosses during an impressive work experience placement. Caitlin Morgan, 16, from Grinshill near Shrewsbury, is a student at Thomas Adams School, Wem, and has her heart set on a career in architecture. She told Craig Marston, director of Ke-design about her plans to travel to Peru on a scheme […]
Two students in Tanzania getting education paid for thanks to parents at popular Shropshire school
03 May 2019
Two students in Tanzania are getting their education paid for – thanks to parents at a Shropshire school. Ellesmere College Parents Society (ECPS) has committed to sponsoring Lomnyaki Ezekiel Laibunye and Estomil Issaya Lekundayo to the sum of £125 a year throughout their six year senior schooling in the African nation. ECPS have made a donation to the Monduli Green […]
A former county High Sheriff has been appointed president of the charity behind Shrewsbury’s successful flower show. Richard Burbidge, who has been appointed the president of Shropshire Horticultural Society, was named High Sheriff of Shropshire in 2011 having been appointed Deputy Lieutenant in 2007, and was awarded an OBE for services to industry and the community in 2004. Mr Burbidge […]
As part of the 110th anniversary celebrations, Newport Show local inspirational people will be rewarded for their hard work and dedication to the community. Organisers are appealing for nominations of people who could be a VIP who deserves a special day out in the spotlight at this year’s event. Each person chosen as a VIP will win a ticket to […]
A Telford-based nursery chain has become the first business in Shropshire to win a national accreditation for the back to basics approach. The Curiosity Approach to pre-school education was adopted by bosses at ABC Day Nursery in Lightmoor a year ago and this week received the news their hard work had paid off to be officially accredited. The nursery chain […]
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