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Shropshire libraries take Poetry on Loan to reading group

27/10/2022
People attending Poetry on Loan at RJAH

Members of a hospital reading group enjoyed a session with award-winning writer Kenton Samuels through Shropshire Council libraries service’s Poetry on Loan…

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Winter wellness guide for Shropshire carers launched

26/10/2022

A new guide to help unpaid carers throughout the winter season has been published.  The Winter Wellness Guide for Shropshire Carers 2022,…

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Scrutiny committee to look at Shrewsbury Health Hub plans

26/10/2022

Shropshire councillors are set to hear the latest developments around NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin’s (NHS STW) plans to create a new…

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Swamp mysteries competition to inspire wetland restoration project

26/10/2022
a swamp

People of all ages are being encouraged to let their imaginations run wild and help inspire a project to restore a wetland…

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Healthy weight views sought from public and stakeholders

25/10/2022
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A consultation launched to gather views to inform Shropshire’s forthcoming Healthy Weight Strategy has been extended until 30 November 2022. The strategy…

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Science proves children’s reading scheme engineered success in Shropshire

25/10/2022
Summer Reading Challenge 2022 infographic

Young readers who signed-up to the Summer Reading Challenge through Shropshire libraries have engineered a successful outcome for the project. Shropshire Council’s…

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Malehurst No 1 Bridge near Minsterley: temporary road closure from 7-11 November

24/10/2022
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Proposed repair works will close Malehurst No 1 Bridge Road to traffic soon. The bridge, which carries an unclassified road (Horsebridge Junction…

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Historic 19th century railway building doubles up as community venue

24/10/2022
Abbey Station, Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust has been awarded £11,000 from the Community Asset Pilot Grant Scheme administered by Shropshire Council. The funding has…

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A very Warm Welcome offered across Shropshire   

24/10/2022
Warm Welcome this winter - infographic

More than 80 community spaces and council buildings will be offering a Warm Welcome to Shropshire residents this autumn and winter.     The…

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Looking for half-term activities inspiration? Shropshire Council has it covered

24/10/2022
The Ocean Film Festival is brought to Theatre Severn by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival, https://www.theatresevern.co.uk/shows/whatson/ocean-film-festival

From sports, arts and theatre to nature and exploring the great outdoors there are a host of activities happening at Shropshire Council’s…

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