Monthly Archives: July 2018

Crime Prevention -in your home.

The stress and emotional anxiety of suffering a burglary can go beyond the loss of your personal possessions. It can represent an invasion of privacy in the one place that everyone has the right to feel safe – your home. Whether we have a disability or long term condition or not, unfortunately no one is exempt from being burgled but there are ways to deter people and should you be victim of a burglary, that will help in identifying stolen property if found.

Marking your property is a positive way to fight crime, it can act as a deterrent, it allows you to prove ownership and helps you to identify your property easily if it is offered for sale. Marking your property also provides a means for the police to identify stolen goods and return them to their owners.

There are a number of ways to mark your property including utilising visible markers such as permanent marker pens, waterproof paint, stencils, engraving and specialised overt marking kits which are available on the market. these all help with traceability of your valuables,  SmartWater® offers the unique combination of cutting-edge Dab-it-On forensic marking technology and the UK’s most powerful crime deterrent.

You can also use invisible markers such as UV pens or specialised forensic kits such as Smartwater.

Smartwater is currently working in partnership with West Mercia Police and is providing it on offer for residents to purchase a standard home marking kit for a discounted price of £19.95. 

Any residents wishing to purchase Smartwater at this reduced price can do so by calling Smartwater on 0333 320 7797 and quoting “WDBCRIME25”.

Sainsburys -Friendly Hour at Sainsbury’s (Telford Forge Store)

Sandra and Marg-PR Ambassadors at Sainsbury’s Telford Forge store, organise “Friendly Hour” on the first Monday of each month. The next one is Monday 6th August, 9.30 am to 10.30 am.

Anyone who would appreciate a quieter time to shop may like to take up this opportunity. The lights can not be dimmed, there will be no tannoy announcements and no music. It will be quieter with no roll cages on shop floor to cause noise. This hour is appreciated by many people ie people with autism, visual impairment, tinnitus, physical disabilities, dementia and many other long term conditions as well as those who care for people.

Note: This is an initiative by the PR Ambassadors at Sainsbury’s at Telford Forge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Telford TF3 4AG and is not available at other stores. Keep looking out for more information on this stores initiative.

Future Fit Consultation Extended by a Week

The public consultation into improving hospital services provided at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury and the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford has been extended by one week until Tuesday 11 September 2018.

The recommendation for the extension was made at the Future Fit Programme Board on 24 July and was approved by the CCGs’ accountable officers.

The recommendation to extend the consultation was made for three reasons:

  • the availability of new information in a Northumbria Comparator report
  • the availability of the Pre-Consultation Engagement Report, which consolidates previously available information, and
  • to allow sufficient time for visitors to the additional public events, scheduled following discussion with members of the public during the first half of the consultation, to respond to the consultation. The last public event is now scheduled for 30 August 2018.

Public exhibition events

Drop into one of our public exhibition events anytime, check the opening time of your chosen event here below. You’ll be able to speak to doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals about our proposals, pick up a consultation brochure and have your say.

Public exhibition events

Drop in anytime between 3.30pm to 7.30pm

  • 2 August          The Festival Drayton Centre, Frogmore Road, Market Drayton TF9 3AX
  • 9 August          Cosy Hall, Water Lane, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7LD
  • 15 August        Cabin Lane Church, Cabin LaneOswestry SY11 2LQ
  • 21 August        Whitchurch Civic Centre, High Street, Whitchurch SY13 1AX

Mini public exhibitions*

Drop in anytime between 4pm and 7pm

  • 8 August          The Church Barn, Church Lane, Bishops Castle SY9 5AF
  • 29 August        Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford TF8 5QZ
  • 30th August     Royal Oak Hotel, The Cross, Welshpool, Powys SY21 7DG
*These are smaller scale events with a minimum one Consultant from the Emergency Department (ED) / Urgent Care (UC) and one Paediatrician in attendance with Executive Directors from the Clinical Commissioning Groups. There will be four stands which will be:

1) ED/UC combined, 2) Womens and Children 3) Travel and Transport and 4) General Enquires

At Welshpool, the Womens and Childrens stand will be replaced with a Planned Care stand. 

(Please note that these mini events are open 4pm – 7pm).

For further information, click this link: https://www.nhsfuturefit.org/news/180-future-fit-consultation-extened-by-a-week-to-11-september-2018

Oswestry Community Connectors

Start Date:
19th September 2018

End Date:
19th September 2018

Start Time:
1000

End Time:
1230

Event title: Oswestry Community Connectors
Venue: The Centre, Oak Street, Oswestry SY11 1LW
Name: Kim Thompson-Lawrence
Email: k.thompson-lawrence@qube-oca.org.uk
Telephone: 01691 656882
Event description: This network is for voluntary and community groups, healthcare professionals, public sector providers and businesses who operate in the Oswestry and surrounding areas.

Today we will have a speaker from a local group and an update on Social Prescribing.

The meeting will finish at the usual time at 12pm but please note there will be a Shared Reading demonstration by Helen Willows until 12:30pm. If you would like to stay for the session please let me know as there are limited spaces.

For further information or to let me know you are attending this event, please email k.thompson-lawrence@qube-oca.org.uk or call 01691 656882

Poster Oswestry 19.09.18

LEGO Club for Children – Shrewsbury

Start Date:
21st August 2018

End Date:
21st August 2018

Start Time:
1300

End Time:
1500

Event title: LEGO Club for Children – Shrewsbury
Venue: The Children’s Centre, Richmond House, Rutland, Harlescott Shrewsbury, SY1 3QG
Name: Autism West Midlands
Email: shropshire@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Telephone: 01743 250962
Event description: LEGO Club for Children – Shrewsbury. FREE Club A Lego play session for children with autism or autistic traits, their siblings and parents. The club is suitable for children of all ages who love Lego. There will be plenty of Lego for everyone and toys suitable for younger siblings too. This is also a chance to meet and chat with other parents, children and Autism West Midlands staff. Families must live in the Shropshire Council area.

Booking Information: For more information and to book please contact the Shropshire team: 01743 250962 shropshire@autismwestmidlands.org.uk

Relaxed Screening: Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again

Start Date:
25th August 2018

End Date:
25th August 2018

Start Time:
1100

End Time:
1300

Event title: Relaxed Screening: Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
Venue: Wem Town Hall, High Street, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5DG
Weblink: www.wemtownhall.co.uk
Name: Wem Town Hall
Email: info@wemtownhall.co.uk
Telephone: 01939 238279
Event description: About the show: Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again. Ten years after Mamma Mia! The Movie grossed more than $600 million around the world, you are invited to return to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi in an all-new original musical based on the songs of ABBA. With the film’s original cast returning and new additions including Lily James (Cinderella, Baby Driver) and Cher, the musical comedy is not to be missed!

What is a relaxed screening?
This means that lights will be left on at a low level,there will be no trailers and sound levels will be more comfortable for younger.

Click here for trailer: https://youtu.be/nd4cLL_MP7M

To book tickets, click this link: https://uk.patronbase.com/_WemTownHall/Seats/NumSeats?prod_id=TB&perf_id=2&section_id=M&action=&seat_type_id=S

Learning at Lunchtime: The Care System and the Law

Start Date:
7th August 2018

End Date:
7th August 2018

Start Time:
1230

End Time:
1330

Event title: Learning at Lunchtime: The Care System and the Law
Venue: Oswestry Library, Arthur Street, Oswestry SY11 1JN
Name: Oswestry Library
Email: oswestry.library@shropshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01743 250351
Event description: Learning at Lunchtime: The Care System and the Law, advice on the key issues.

A free talk delivered by FCB Manby Bowdler Solicitors, aimed at raising awareness in the community about important legal issues surrounding the care system.

Do you know?

  • What are the rules relating to care assessments?
  • What care is available and who pays for it?
  • How are your assets assessed, and what assets can be taken into account?
  • What if you want to give assets away?
  • Who decides when you can’t make decisions?
  • Who makes decisions for you if you can’t make them?
  • Powers of attorney; the different types, how they work, why are they important, and what happens if you don’t have a power of attorney?

Free event – donations invited for refreshments on the day. Please book your place with library staff.

Relaxed Screening: Hotel Transylvania 3 Summer Vacation

Start Date:
1st September 2018

End Date:
1st September 2018

Start Time:
1030

End Time:
1145

Event title: Relaxed Screening: Hotel Transylvania 3 Summer Vacation
Venue: Wem Town Hall, High Street, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5DG
Weblink: www.wemtownhall.co.uk
Name: Wem Town Hall
Email: info@wemtownhall.co.uk
Telephone: 01939 238279
Event description: About the film: Join our favorite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel. It’s smooth sailing for Drac’s Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions and catching up on their moon tans. But the dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monsterkind.

What is a relaxed screening?
This means that lights will be left on at a low level,there will be no trailers and sound levels will be more comfortable for younger children.

For booking information click here: https://uk.patronbase.com/_WemTownHall/Seats/NumSeats?prod_id=I2&perf_id=2&section_id=M&action=&seat_type_id=S

Community Connectors Meetings-Market Drayton

Start Date:
17th September 2018

End Date:
17th September 2018

Start Time:
1000

End Time:
1200

Event title: Community Connectors Meetings-Market Drayton
Venue: Fordhall Farm, Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton TF9 3PS
Name: Kim Thompson-Lawrence
Email: k.thompson-lawrence@qube-oca.org.uk
Telephone: 01691 656882
Event description: We will be having a guest speakers from local groups talking at our meeting and an update on Social Prescribing.

This network is for voluntary and community groups, health care professionals, public sector providers and businesses who operate in Market Drayton and the surrounding area.

Please let me know if you intend joining us for this meeting by email k.thompson-lawrence@qube-oca.org.uk or calling 01691 656882

For more information call – 01691 656882

poster NE 17.09.08

Voluntary & Community Forum-Bridgnorth

Start Date:
13th September 2018

End Date:
13th September 2018

Start Time:
1000

End Time:
1200

Event title: Voluntary & Community Forum-Bridgnorth
Venue: 7 West Castle Street , Bridgnorth . WV16 4AB
Name: Clive Leworthy
Email: clive.leworthy@shropshire-rcc.org.uk
Telephone: 07791 260888
Event description: As a result of a number of requests to re-start the community forums across the county, we have booked three forums for September.

Other dates and venues are: 

  • South Shropshire Community Forum – 12th September 1030 to 1230 Rockspring Community Centre Ludlow SY8 1SX
  • Shrewsbury Community Forum 18th September 1030 to 1230 at The Central Baptist Church Shrewsbury SY1 1QG