April 18, 2018

Community champion award

The Duchess of Rutland was guest of honour at Kinlet Hall in March, when a launch party for new ventures at the Shropshire Grade 1 listed country mansion was held. Brought up in the Welsh Borders herself and now masterminding the redevelopment of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, the Duchess spoke stirringly about the importance of heritage to an audience of 100.

Owners of Kinlet Hall Julian and Paul Engleheart then entertained the guests with some live jazz.

Kinlet Hall, formerly Moffats School, is now being promoted as a venue for private and corporate events.

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