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Shrewsbury boudoir photographer
02 Jan 2024
As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns the page to a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past and setting intentions for the future. It's a time for resolutions, self-improvement, and embracing a fresh start. What better way to celebrate the new you than by stepping out of your comfort zone and indulging in a unique and empowering experience? Enter Julie Richards...
Crystal Owen at her new shop in The Parade
26 Sep 2019
Just a couple of minutes walk from Pride Hill, in the heart of Shrewsbury’s vibrant shopping district, The Parade Shops proudly stands, encompassing a collection of hidden treasures. The striking former hospital building was constructed almost 190 years ago in a ‘Greek Revival’ style. Today it holds an assortment of small, independent businesses and shops, providing an essential pitstop for...
Festival goers enjoying the drinks at Shropshire Oktoberfest
26 Sep 2019
Shropshire Oktoberfest has fast become the county’s biggest drinks festival in the two years since it launched. The festival organisers are reported to be avoiding mainstream beer brands, instead focusing on bringing together the region’s best brewers and drinks aficionados to celebrate what Shropshire has to offer. Shropshire Festivals Director of Fun, Beth Heath, comments, “Food has always been...
Chocolate Milkshakes
18 Apr 2018
Chocolate milkshakes have been causing a real stir thanks to the latest ruling by HM Revenue and Customs. Francesca Hutcheson, from the tax planning team at Dyke Yaxley Chartered Accountants, in Shrewsbury, said the complexity of the current VAT system led to some unusual decisions.          “The latest case involved Nestle, who offer a range of milkshake drink powders in chocolate, strawberry...
Bright Owls After--School Clubs
14 Dec 2017
Children have the exciting opportunity to enhance their language abilities thanks to the return of specialised After-School Clubs - delivered by leading languages provider, Bright Owls.   Bright Owls professional After-School Clubs offer the perfect chance for children aged 5-11 years to gain friendly, high-quality assistance with their language skills at both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.   After...
07 Nov 2017
One of Shropshire’s leading web and IT companies has recently revealed its new logos and branding, to support its growth to becoming one of the region’s best technological companies. The new branding follows a previous office move within Shrewsbury, which has allowed Information Solutions and its sister company, The Web Orchard, to hire additional staff to support their commitment to providing...
Bright Owls in Shrewsbury - appeal for host families
31 Mar 2017
Caring host families are being sought once again by Shrewsbury-based language school Bright Owls. Interested families are now invited to get in touch to discuss this rewarding cultural opportunity!   Following a successful programme that has been running for several years, European students will be visiting the UK again this year to learn English and experience the UK’s unique culture, under...
Easter Spanish workshops with Bright Owls language experts
31 Mar 2017
Children have the exciting opportunity to learn Spanish this Easter, with several engaging language workshops taking place with Shrewsbury-based Bright Owls.   The Spanish workshops will be taking place at Bright Owls offices in Shrewsbury town centre, on Tuesday 18th April and Wednesday 19th April - between 10:30am and 1:30pm each day.   Children aged 5-11 years old, will have the chance to...
Bright Owls languages in Shrewsbury - Spanish learning opportunity
23 Nov 2016
Leading language services provider, Bright Owls, is providing a unique chance for people to learn Spanish in Spain itself. With limited spaces available for the once-in-a-lifetime trip, which will take place in April 2017, interested people are advised to book early! The intensive Spanish experience will see students stay in A Coruña , on the beautiful North West Coast of Spain. Students will...
23 Nov 2015
Volunteers at Samaritans in Shrewsbury will be able to listen in comfort to those in need - thanks to a donation of two new reclining chairs. The team, based at Swan House in Coleham, spend many hours on the phone, listening to people who call up for help. But the volunteers were finding their old chairs very uncomfortable, which made it hard to concentrate for long periods of time. Alan Ward in...
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