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!

Rhino Velo’s Chris Pook rides to first place

10 May 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire cycling team is celebrating after one of its riders won the Phil Ward Memorial Road Race, which took place near Shrewsbury on May 6. Chris Pook, of Estate Agents Cooper Green Pooks, who also runs Rhino Velo Race Team with Ben Lawrence of Beaumont Lawrence Chartered Insurance Brokers, said he was thrilled to cross the finish line first […]

Pupils quiz ballerina Darcey Bussell for author project

06 May 2018

by Dani Wozencroft

Who was the most famous person you met at school? Imagine interviewing Dame Darcey Bussell in year 8!

A marriage, a match and a milestone at Ironbridge hotel

03 May 2018

by Six Ticks Support

A triple celebration is in store at an Ironbridge hotel this month – with a marriage, a match and a milestone all in one day. The Best Western Valley Hotel on Buildwas Road is set to host an afternoon tea in the Jackfield Room on May 19 as Meghan Markle walks down the aisle to marry Prince Harry in what […]

Let’s get exercising – 100 days challenge for RAF anniversary

02 May 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

The chat in our household at the moment is all about how many lengths we have swum, how far we’ve run or how far we’ve cycled. My husband and I and our six-year-old son are taking part in a sporting challenge as part of the RAF 100 celebrations for 2018. We are taking on the 100 in a 100 challenge. […]

Rhino Velo places second in six day race event in Italy

01 May 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire cycling team is celebrating after placing second overall in the Giro Sardegna road race – a six day event in Sardinia. Liam Holohan, 30, from Shrewsbury, also won his age category, coming third overall while Chris Pook, 35, from Shrewsbury, came second in his age category, coming 15th overall. Four members of the Rhino Velo Race Team, run […]

Shropshire pharmacist shares top tips to beat hayfever

30 Apr 2018

by Dani Wozencroft

We’ve battled a hard winter full of flu – now be prepared for hay fever! Luckily our client Lunts Pharmacies has top tips.

Volunteer numbers rise at south Shropshire charity

26 Apr 2018

by Dani Wozencroft

It’s great to get good news – one of our clients has had some so we wanted to share it.

Shropshire couple complete the double-double with awards win

19 Apr 2018

by Dani Wozencroft

Sometimes doing PR for one company can boost the profile of two – here we have husband and wife team both winning awards for their work

Shropshire cycling team heads to Italy to compete in six day race

17 Apr 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire cycling team is travelling to Europe this weekend to take part in the Giro Sardegna road race – a six day event taking place in Sardinia from April 22. Four members of the Rhino Velo Race Team, run by Chris Pook of Estate Agents Cooper Green Pooks and Ben Lawrence of Beaumont Lawrence Chartered Insurance Brokers, will take […]

All you have to do is dream about getting tickets to Everly Brothers show

05 Apr 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

By Harriet Ernstons-Evans The unique story of a pair of brothers who rose from humble beginnings to become international stars will be brought to the stage for the first time. Fans of the Everly Brothers are in for a treat as their hits Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream, Cathy’s Clown and many more are featured […]