Author: Lorna McCann

Sue celebrates 40 years of continuous care 

A dedicated care worker is celebrating after completing 40 years’ service at the same Shropshire home.  Sue Morris said she had seen many changes since starting a full-time job at Stone House in Bishop’s Castle in 1982 – but her...

MBE for Shropshire dyslexia ambassador Eli Wilkinson 

Shropshire dyslexia ambassador Eli Wilkinson is celebrating an achievement of a lifetime after being made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to dyslexia.  The 50-year-old, who founded the Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant (DDC) 15 years ago and...

Shropshire’s largest independent care provider appoints new CEO

Shropshire’s largest independent care provider has appointed a new chief executive following the retirement of its long-standing CEO for the second time.  Debbie Price has taken the reins from David Coull at Coverage Care Services, which operates 12 homes on a not-for-profit basis throughout Shropshire.  She has stepped up to the role...

Virtual challenge raises money for Shropshire care home residents

A young couple who clocked up more than 1,000 miles running and cycling during lockdown have gifted the money they raised to residents at a Shropshire care home.  Tom Williams and his girlfriend Laura Humphreys covered a total distance of 1,083 miles in 245 days as part of the Lands End to...

UK Social Enterprise expert to open Shropshire conference

A senior figure at the UK’s leading authority on social enterprise will give the keynote opening address at a showpiece conference in Shropshire next year, organisers have confirmed.  Andrew O’Brien, director of external affairs at Social Enterprise UK, which represents...

Hereford job fair hailed huge success

A Hereford job fair, which showcased more than 500 job vacancies in the region, has been hailed a huge success by organisers and attendees alike.  The event, which was organised by award-winning supported employment and training charity, Landau, welcomed over 125 job seekers...