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!

Trainees set out on legal career

30 Sep 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

An award-winning law firm with offices in Shropshire, Herefordshire, and North Wales, is taking on seven new trainees as part of its commitment to helping young lawyers take the first steps in their legal career Lanyon Bowdler has won three national awards across training and recruitment categories during the last three years and is proud of its record of ensuring […]

Recycle Week is time to act

25 Sep 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire company is encouraging people to think about what they can do to help the environment by getting involved in a special event this month (SEPT). Recycle Week 2019 runs from September 23 to 29 with a theme of ‘Recycling: It’s in Our Own Hands’. Organisers say last year Britain woke up to recycling and 2019 is the year […]

“Outstanding” – you can say that again at a Telford day nursery group after Ofsted visit.

22 Sep 2019

"Outstanding" - you can say that again for the team at ABC Day Nursery in Telford, which is celebrating the Ofsted achievement for its Lightmoor setting.

Shropshire glass artist celebrates reaching award finals

18 Sep 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire artist is celebrating after reaching the regional finals of the Rural Business Awards. Jill Bagnall, who owns Fusing Ideas Glass based at Worthen, near Shrewsbury, is the Midlands finalist for the Best Rural Creative, Artisan or Crafts Business. Mrs Bagnall, who launched her business four years ago after learning to fuse glass eight years earlier. Mrs Bagnall’s artistic […]

Shropshire design studio boss sponsors badminton club

09 Sep 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire businessman is proving to be a real feather in the cap for his local badminton club after agreeing to provide new shuttlecocks by way of sponsorship. Craig Marston, of Ke-design architectural services, served up the treat for Oswestry Badminton Club after their decision to move away from playing with plastic shuttles and using the more expensive feathered shuttles […]

Open day at Outstanding Telford day nursery this weekend

04 Sep 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

An outstanding Telford nursery that prides itself on offering a home away from home is holding an open day for prospective parents. ABC Day Nursery in Hollinswood will be open for everyone to view and enjoy on Saturday, (September 7) from 10am to 2pm, with staff on hand to answer any questions. The site is one of four in the […]

Celebrity chef cooks up a treat for Ironbridge networking event

30 Aug 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Organisers of a business networking event are cooking up a tasty treat for guests at their next meeting with a special appearance by Shropshire celebrity chef Marcus Bean. The Business Bridge Networking group will mark its first anniversary at the meeting being hosted by the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust (IGMT) on September 11. The group was set up to bring […]

Opportunity to rent in Shrewsbury’s industrial quarter.

16 Aug 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A rare opportunity has arisen to rent prime space in the industrial quarter of Shrewsbury. Two adjoining units covering a total of more than 18,000 square feet have become available due to the restructuring of a well-established company in Ennerdale Road, Harlescott. The property benefits from gantry cranes and a spray booth and while it would be ideal for industrial […]

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 […]

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 […]