What's happening?

We are based in the lovely county of Shropshire and although we work with clients in a wide range of surrounding counties, and virtually with businesses across the UK, we love where we live and love to shout about it.

Shouting about things is really our bag so this is the page where we tell you what our clients have been up to, what's happening in Shropshire, what's happening with J&PR - and of course our advice and tips!

Ironbridge hotel gets ‘Zaktastic’ to boost funds

11 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire entertainer is calling for help in putting on a ‘Zactastic’ show to raise funds as part of the £500,000 campaign to send little Zac Oliver to America for life-saving treatment. Paul Roberts, stage name Tom Wenlock, is arranging the show at The Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge on Sunday, November 25 and is asking for people to […]

New Christmas party programme launched at Ironbridge hotel

10 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

An Ironbridge hotel has unveiled five new party options to help music lovers step back in time to celebrate Christmas. The Best Western Valley Hotel is set to host colleagues, friends and families throughout December with their new range of themed nights. As well as party games, quizzes, fancy dress party props and a three-course meal, the resident DJ will […]

Shropshire cyclist top in West Midlands League

07 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire business man has come first in the West Midlands Road Race League after a consistent 2018 season. Chris Pook, of Estate Agents Cooper Green Pooks, Shrewsbury, races for Rhino Velo Race Team, which he runs with Ben Lawrence of Beaumont Lawrence Chartered Insurance Brokers. Rhino Velo Race Team also came second overall in the league, just behind RST/Cycle […]

Tickets on sale now for Fame the Musical in Shrewsbury

07 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

‘I’m gonna live forever, I’m gonna learn how to fly.’ Ever since we heard that Fame the Musical will be coming to Shewsbury’s Theatre Severn, we haven’t been able to stop singing the songs in the J&PR office. Tickets are already selling out fast for the show, which will run from January 28 to February 2 – and we can’t wait! […]

Shropshire pharmacist urges patients to start thinking about getting their flu vaccine as soon as possible in case their stocks run out

04 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire pharmacist with 30 years experience in the industry is urging people to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible in case their stocks run out. Martin Lunt, managing director of Lunts Pharmacies in Shrewsbury, Craven Arms and Pontesbury, said people need to start thinking about ensuring they are protected as soon as they can. He said: “Our stock […]

Magician Sylvia to hold London Horror Festival spellbound

04 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

An extraordinary magical experience that has just gained rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe will appear before your very eyes at a prestigious festival in London over two nights. Phantasmagorical stars Miss Sylvia Sceptre, a time travelling magician who takes her audience back to Victorian England in a performance combining Magic and Mind Reading in a macabre and eerie tale […]

A new chapter begins for both Jean Jarvis and The Furniture Scheme

01 Oct 2018

by Six Ticks Support

The face of a leading Shropshire charity which has been helping the community for almost 25 years is moving on to pastures new, safe in the knowledge that her pioneering project is in good hands. Jean Jarvis MBE founded The Furniture Scheme in Ludlow in 1994 as a way to reuse unwanted household items and provide the means for some […]

Anti-ram barrier deal struck at Shropshire security firm.

27 Sep 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire company will be supplying a national firm with bespoke security barriers as the firm expands its portfolio further. Bulldog Security Products, based in Much Wenlock, is supplying anti-ram barriers to Essex-based Bison Security Posts – a company that specialises in selling quality products to trade and private customers. Ian Jordan, managing director of Bulldog, said: “We work with […]

Female BMX duo bring home the British titles.

24 Sep 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

Wow! These two girls from Wrekin Riders BMX Race Club are amazing! Chelsey Barnett, aged 11, and nine-year-old Erin Marsh both brought home British titles after racing against the best riders in the country at the British BMX Championships in Blackpool. J&PR is a very proud sponsor of the Wrekin Riders and we’re delighted we can support the voluntary-run club. […]

New face at Ironbridge hotel

23 Sep 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A new face has joined the team at a popular Ironbridge hotel, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a first-class degree. Paige Wellings-Kendall has taken up the role of food and beverage supervisor at The Best Western Valley Hotel, having previously worked in various hospitality roles. She was born and brought up in Telford, and began her customer […]