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!

Newport’s Nova United players looking smart thanks to National Windscreens

22 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A Telford firm has given its backing to Nova United Junior Football Club by kitting them out in new match day and training kits. National Windscreens on Halesfield has sponsored the Nova United Under 11 team based in Newport as they celebrate moving up to the top division in the Telford Junior and Youth Football League. The team have now […]

Capella group will attempt 100 songs in one night at Theatre Severn

22 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

This looks like a night not to be missed! Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn is welcoming a multi-award-winning British vocal group Sons of Pitches next month as the final date on an extensive UK tour. The Sons of Pitches will attempt 100 Number One hits from Michael Jackson to The Beatles, ABBA to Eminem, and caters for audiences of all ages, who […]

Two hours with Kirsty – exhausting, fun but you get the (PR/Marketing) job done!

19 Oct 2018

by Jan Minihane

I’m no Mystic Meg but I know if you run a small business – maybe it’s just you or you have a small team – on your to-do list somewhere it will say “Marketing”, “Social Media” or “PR”. Has it been there a week, a month or even 12 months? We know what you do – you do all of […]

Huge Remembrance Day commemoration planned in Wellington after two years of work ends in published book

18 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

The biggest Remembrance Day commemoration for several years is due to take place in Wellington as a group of volunteers celebrate two years of research ending in a published book. A project to identify and find out about all 184 war dead named on the town Lychgate has brought families together, linked generations and uncovered more about the town’s history. […]

Half term trampoline challenges to raise funds for Harry Johnson Trust

18 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A week-long series of challenges has been unveiled as part of a Shrewsbury trampoline park’s support for The Harry Johnson Trust. The event will be the first since Jump In bosses announced they would be raising money for the charity, which supports local children affected by cancer. The charity was founded when seven-year-old Harry tragically passed away following a battle […]

Workers warned to protect themselves from cyber attack as remote working booms

11 Oct 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A leading Shropshire telecoms company is urging people to keep personal and business information separate and to ensure greater security to avoid the growing risk of cyber attack. The warning from Pure Telecom comes as an increasing number of people are opting for the convenience of working away from the office and using phones and tablets which may not be […]

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! […]