As we approach the Christmas holidays, we are aware that this is going to be a particularly hard time for many in our county. On our website the Shropshire Larder, we have compiled a list of services over the Christmas period about where to get food and emergency support. Council Support: Information and timetable on support available from Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council. Their Community…
Shropshire Council have recently developed a guide which aims to support residents with matters concerning Work, Skills and Money. The guide covers the whole cycle of job loss, financial support, housing, and upskilling for people who are looking for work. The guide can be located via the following link – https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/information-for-the-public/work-skills-and-money-guide/
For many Shropshire residents, the ongoing pandemic poses challenges that stretch beyond a reduction in the freedoms that we’re accustomed to, and the obvious risk to health. The financial implications of the virus continue to impose difficulties and hardship across the county. Therefore, the recently established COVID Winter Grant scheme will go a long way to ensuring…
Christmas Bubbles Between 23 and 27 December, the three households in a “Christmas bubble” can mix indoors and stay overnight. People who has formed within a bubble, will be allowed to meet each other: In each other’s homes At a place of worship In an outdoor public space, or garden The bubbles will be fixed,…
Rachel Robinson, Shropshire’s director of public health has said: “Christmas is going to feel very different for all of us this year, and I know everyone has made enormous sacrifices over the past 12 months. The news that the rules are being relaxed over the festive period will be welcomed by many, but I would…
Please press on the link below for a festive greeting from Shropshire Libraries. Festive Greetings from Shropshire Libraries (govdelivery.com)
A Talk by Kathryn Jones, Hedgehog Officer, Shropshire Wildlife Trust. If you want to know more on the subject visit the help a Hedgehog Hedgehog-friendly gardens