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!

Telford gym members stay cool thanks to borough tinting firm

24 Oct 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

A Shropshire based window film company has taken its level of service to new heights after landing a contract to keep gym members cool. UK Tinting Solutions Ltd, based in Madeley, Telford, was called in by Anytime Fitness at Lawley to help reduce the temperatures for customers using its gym and to cut air conditioning costs. Duncan Richards, managing director of […]

Telford photocopier boss calls for businesses to be vigilant over triple click scam

24 Oct 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

Companies across Shropshire are being ‘conned’ out of tens of thousands of pounds a year by a clicking scam, according to a Telford-based copying business. Adrian Casey, managing director of Unique Copiers Ltd in Telford, is calling on businesses, schools and councils to be more vigilant about what is known as the “triple click method”. The triple click method sees […]

Is your a Granny Gangsta?

24 Oct 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

Nobody can help but smile when your son – grinning with his two front teeth missing – runs out of the theatre and into the arms of his nanny and asks “do you do naked yoga nanny?” Yes we’d been to Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury and watched the hilarious production of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny. I’m sure you’ve seen plenty […]

We love a bit of Sunday night comedy

24 Oct 2016

by Rhea Alton

A good laugh on a Sunday evening always takes away the end-of-the-weekend blues. We can’t wait to see Paul Foot on October 30 at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn. After two years in the making, the comedian is back with his new Show ‘‘Tis a Pity She’s a Piglet.” Professor Ketchup and his camembert piglet join forces as Paul tackles the big […]

Shropshire cycling team takes on Tour of Majorca

17 Oct 2016

by Rebecca Dutton

Three riders from a top Shropshire cycling team have achieved huge success in the Masters Tour of Majorca – a Stage Race attracting talented amateur riders from all over Europe who have to be aged 30 plus. Representing Rhino Velo Racing, a team mentored by well-known Shrewsbury cyclist Mike Jones, were Chris Pook, 33, of Shrewsbury-based estate agents Cooper Green […]

Rob Auton announces Shropshire tour date

12 Oct 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

Following the success of performing a month-long run to packed audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award winning writer, performer and comedian ROB AUTON embarks on a UK tour with The Sleep Show. Having explored the colour yellow in 2012’s The Yellow Show, the sky in 2013’s The Sky Show, faces in 2014’s The Face Show and water in 2015’s The Water Show, ROB has now turned his attention to […]

Charities give backing to first Christmas market

12 Oct 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

Charities and schools are preparing to raise funds and showcase their musical talent at the first charity Christmas market to be held at a leading county department store. It is the first time that Alan Ward in Shrewsbury has hosted the event and has already seen a number of charities book their stalls at the event on December 3rd and […]

Shropshire law firm signs up to Safe Places scheme

11 Oct 2016

by Simon Alton

A Shropshire law firm has signed up to a scheme aimed at providing a safe haven for vulnerable people who feel threatened or have been the victim of crime. The Safe Places project is gathering pace in the county as more firms and organisations get together to help those most in need battle the problems they can be confronted with. […]

Nominations due to close for Businesses for Children Awards

11 Oct 2016

by Rhea Alton

Nominations for the annual Businesses for Children Awards, which honour Shropshire’s top businesses catering for children and young people, are due to close at the end of this month (October). Organisers today said there is still time for people to submit their top choices to recognise the efforts of businesses that work with children and young people and help to […]

Scheme for parent carers in Telford wins £330,000 of funding

11 Oct 2016

by Simon Alton

A project which supports families of children with disabilities or additional needs is being expanded in Telford after securing more than £330,000 of lottery funding. The PODS (Parents Opening Doors) Parent Carer Forum provides a variety of support for families in the Telford & Wrekin area, and the funding boost will help create two new jobs as well as increasing […]