Festive Greetings from Shropshire Libraries

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Shropshire Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement regarding the plans to gradually bring the country out of the third Lockdown. Today, the Government has announced a four-step plan, subject to certain conditions being met. https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2021/02/council-welcomes-governments-plan-lockdown/

      The 2021 Census is coming soon    The census is a snapshot of our country, its people and their lives that takes place every 10 years and the next one is on the 21st March. The census in England and Wales is conducted by the independent Office for National Statistics.   The…

If you get sent a text asking you for jury service, please do not click on the link.  It is a scam and you will be asked for bank account details for jury service expenses.  If you have clicked on the link or given out personal/financial information please contact ActionFraud https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ Tel: 0300 123 2040

As the recession deepens, more people are losing their jobs and facing hardship. It is vital that people in Shropshire know where to get help. The Shropshire Food Poverty Alliance has created resources for people and organizations in Shropshire to find advice and support: Shropshire Larder(shropshirelarder.org.uk) – is the most comprehensive directory of services for people living in Shropshire on a low budget. It has information on how to access a foodbank or community food project, and how…

Following the latest Government announcement that people will be able to travel to exercise in England only, we know many Shropshire residents and visitors will be keen to visit Country Parks and heritage sites across the county.  While this is understandable due to the many physical and mental health benefits, the safety of our staff, volunteers, communities…