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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!

Tenants and landlords in Shropshire warned about energy efficiency laws

30 Apr 2016

by Dani Wozencroft

Landlords across Shropshire are being warned to ensure their properties are energy efficient – before it becomes illegal to rent them out. From this month tenants have the right to request efficiency improvements, but the work must be completed before government regulations come into force in April 2018. Claus Best, of Smart Energy Services, based in Bayston Hill, predicts […]

Beard for a bard at Prestfelde School

29 Apr 2016

by Simon Alton

Pupils at a Shropshire school donned a “beard for a bard” to commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare. Children at Prestfelde School in Shrewsbury wore a selection of handcrafted 17th Century-inspired beards on Friday April 22 as part of the school’s celebration of Shakespeare’s life. William Shakespeare died on April 23 in 1616, and a series of events are […]

Former teacher raises concerns over primary school tests

29 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

A former Shropshire primary teacher has raised serious concerns over the testing regime for primary schools in England. Adele Conlon, a former teacher at Mereside Primary School in Shrewsbury and Captain Webb Primary in Dawley, fears teachers and pupils are being put under too much pressure. Her comments come as the National Association of Head Teachers holds its annual conference […]

Public invited to name revamped bedrooms at historic Shropshire hotel

29 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

The owners of a historic Shropshire hotel have invested hundreds of pounds in upgrading four of its bedrooms and now the public are invited to have a go at naming them. The family-run Best Western Valley Hotel is located in the heart of the Ironbridge World Heritage Site. The property itself is steeped in history having once been the family […]

New chairman for Shropshire charity recruits volunteers

26 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has seen an increase in need for support from the Shropshire Armed Forces community. This Spring, in a bid to meet the increase in need, SSAFA’s new Shropshire branch chairman – retired Brigadier Andrew Meek, has launched a search across the length and breadth of Shropshire to find new recruits to join its rank of […]

Shropshire family to go on holiday with money raised at awards ceremony

26 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

A Shropshire family going through a difficult time with their sick child will go on a much needed break thanks to money raised during the county’s Businesses for Children Awards. Guests at the ceremony, which was held last month at The Park Inn, Telford, raised £550 in a charity ‘heads or ‘tails’ game. The money went to the Harry Johnson […]

Doorstep holidays – the new way to travel!

22 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

I’ve always been a fan of UK-based holidays and even more so since our two boys arrived. With so much child-orientated paraphernalia it seems so much easier to just open the boot and literally throw everything in. There’s no worrying whether the suitcase will shut or whether it will be overweight at check-in and you can pack as many shoes […]

Quiz night to benefit two charities

22 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

A Shropshire firm is organising a quiz night to help raise funds for young children suffering from the life-limiting condition Dravet Syndrome. Always Consult Ltd will stage The Big Quiz Night at the Kings Head pub in Market Drayton on June 9, at 7pm. Funds raised from the evening will be split between Severn Hospice and Toby’s Trust – a […]

Networking – from the eyes of a sixteen-year-old!

21 Apr 2016

by Rhea Alton

Sixteen-year-old Abbie Phillips, a student at New College Telford, joined the J&PR team this week on work experience. She is studying for a media qualification and has an interest in photography, art and music. She attended today’s Telford & Wrekin WiRE network meeting with account manager Lorna McCann and has reflected on what it was like to be in a […]

Good luck to Kelda!

21 Apr 2016

by Simon Alton

The team here at J&PR are proud to represent Kelda Wood, who is hoping to compete in the the 2016 Rio Paralympics next summer. Kelda Wood, from Shropshire, severely injured her leg in a horse riding accident causing her to give up the career she loved. But Kelda never gave up, she started working at the Battle Back Centre with […]