February 17, 2019

Wenlock’s American guests

On Thursday 24 January, Professor Aaron Banks and around 40 students of Gustavus Adolphus College, Minnesota visited the town of Much Wenlock. The visitors were welcomed by the Wenlock Olympian Society’s archivist Chris Cannon along with Geoff Renwick, head of William Brookes School. Following a presentation on Dr Brookes and the Wenlock Olympian Society, the students toured the historic sites around the town including the Museum and the George and Dragon pub.

Family business celebrates a decade

It began as a retirement hobby for a former university lecturer and magistrate to turn her love of gardens into a small business. Now family

Milestone for post-16 education

A major new chapter for post 16 education in Telford has officially begun with the formal opening of the town’s new £9m Telford 6th. Students

Bridgnorth fund targets rural loneliness

Bridgnorth Aluminium’s Community Fund has handed out £15,000 to six causes tackling rural isolation, with more than 2,000 people set to benefit. Charities ranging from

Students get insight into building industry

A pioneering partnership with Shropshire’s biggest construction company has given more than 7,000 students an insight into careers in the sector. Multi award-winning firm McPhillips

Hikes raise £12,000 for Shropshire charity

Shropshire charity, Climbing Out, has run two successful fundraising hikes which raised a total of over £12,000. The first was delivered for home life safety