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!

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 […]

Care company raising funds for Blood Cancer Awareness Month

10 Oct 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

A Shropshire care company is raising money for Blood Cancer Awareness Month after its managing director was diagnosed with the disease. Steve Harris runs Sentinel Care Services, based at Stafford Park, Telford. He is battling Myelodysplasia, a blood cancer known as MDS, which causes a drop in your number of healthy blood cells. The care company is holding a fundraising […]

ME Group annual conference to be held in Shrewsbury

04 Oct 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

A documentary film-maker will be hoping to reveal some of the answers surrounding a debilitating illness when the Shropshire ME Group stages its annual conference this month. The group was set up to help those people affected by ME – Myalgic Encephalopathy, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome. The annual conference will be held at Bayston Hill […]

Network Support Solutions sponsors literary festival

03 Oct 2016

by Rhea Alton

A Shropshire company has pledged its support to an inaugural literary festival in the county. Shrewsbury Festival of Literature will take place throughout the town between November 25 and 27 and organisers have already announced a host of big names for the weekend. One of the highlights of the weekend will be the appearance of historical novelist Lindsey Davis and […]

Taxi firm’s prize bonanza

28 Sep 2016

by Simon Alton

A Shropshire taxi firm’s customers are enjoying a prizes bonanza worth hundreds of pounds as the company says thanks for backing a new service. The prize draw was put together by Go Carz, the county’s largest private hire firm, and celebrates the successful launch of a new app by the company aimed at improving service. The app makes it more […]

New Shropshire cycling team celebrates success in first season

27 Sep 2016

by Rebecca Dutton

A new cycling team set up in Shropshire is celebrating a successful first season after its members reached top positions in four different disciplines across the country. Rhino Velo Racing, a team mentored by well-known Shrewsbury cyclist Mike Jones, is climbing high in a number of cycling league tables. Team member Matt Davies celebrated a double victory recently. On Saturday, […]

Free employment seminars taking place in Telford

26 Sep 2016

by Simon Alton

Business owners and managers are being invited to a free employment law update being held in Telford on October 6. The seminar is being organised by Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors, and delegates will have the opportunity to arrange a one-to-one meeting with an employment law specialist following the event. John Merry, head of employment at Lanyon Bowdler, said that the seminar […]