What's happening?

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!

Shropshire cyclist rides to national champion

15 Aug 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire cyclist has ridden to success and been crowned national champion in his age category at the National Masters Road Race Championship. Former UCI professional Liam Holohan, who rides for Holohan Coaching Race Team, which he also mentors and coaches the team, managed to take the top podium spot and is now the national road race champion for 30-34 […]

Telford day nursery scoops Outstanding Ofsted third time in a row making it a clean sweep for the group.

14 Aug 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Staff at a leading Telford nursery are celebrating the triple after gaining a third Outstanding Ofsted report in a row after judges told them they are “inspiring awe and wonder in children”. It means ABC Hoo at Preston-upon-the-Weald Moors has never dipped below the Outstanding ranking since opening its doors in August 2013. The nursery is one of four in […]

Teenage sensation stars as a ‘guest’

13 Aug 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Teenage cycling sensation Toby Barnes claimed the best result of his road career with an overall second place in the prestigious Tour of Sussex while ‘guesting’ for the Shropshire-based Holohan Coaching Race Team. Barnes, 18, an extremely talented cyclo-cross rider, was part of a strong four-man Holohan team, joining Chris Pook, Matthew Davies and Danny Smith in the five-stage event […]

Thousands of people from across UK enjoyed Shrewsbury Flower Show

12 Aug 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Thousands of visitors braved the wet and windy weather to enjoy another great year of blooms, gardening, cooking, musical acts, and a host of high adrenaline action as part of the 132nd Shrewsbury Flower Show. The Quarry welcomed people of all ages from across the country to the event held on Friday, and Saturday. As well as marquees overflowing with […]

New clubhouse donated to Telford BMX club by local rotary club

02 Jul 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Children at a Telford BMX club are celebrating after winning the backing of a local Rotary Club which has donated a new clubhouse. The Rotary Club of Wellington members were left overwhelmed after hearing a presentation from volunteer Kirsty Smallman about the success of the club and the sessions it offers. The Rotarians, who meet weekly at the Buckatree Hall […]

Holohan Coaching Race Team celebrating success in Italy

24 Jun 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire based cycling team is celebrating after achieving excellent results in a multi day amateur event in Europe. Holohan Coaching Race Team, which is mentored and coached by former UCI professional Liam Holohan, has just returned from the Haute Route Dolomites – a three-day competitive event, featuring more than 250km of racing and over 8,000 metres of climbing in […]

Record number of visitors drawn to Ellesmere National Art Exhibition

23 Jun 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

An annual national Art Exhibition at Ellesmere College has been hailed the best yet after a record number of people visited the event featuring more than 300 works of art from 70 acclaimed artists and sculptors. Now in its eighth year, more than 1,000 visitors were welcomed to the four-day exhibition, which included work by War Horse set designer Rae […]

SSAFA Shropshire marks Armed Forces Day 2019

19 Jun 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Armed Forces Day is less than a month away and our team of volunteers will once again be hitting the streets of Shrewsbury, raising vital funds to aid the work we do at SSAFA – and we need your help! The street collection is being organised by Sue Beighton and Brian Glendinning. It takes place on Saturday, June 29, in […]

Launch of ‘shop local’ tourist packages at Ironbridge hotel

18 Jun 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A World Heritage Site hotel is teaming up with other local enterprises in a bid to boost visitor numbers to the area. Staff at the Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge have created a series of packages to encourage visitors to the area and support local businesses. They want to work alongside firms in and around the town to offer […]

New fireworks display company revealed for Shrewsbury Flower Show

17 Jun 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Visitors to Shrewsbury Flower Show can be assured of a real whizz-bang finale this year with the news of a new company coming on board to put on the traditional fireworks display. The display has closed the Show for more than 100 years with thousands of people watching the spectacular on both nights. This year’s show will again take place […]