An opportunity for local businesses to network over coffee and pastries.
Bring your business cards and spend time talking with others.
Find our more about local services and groups geared towards maintaining and improving your health and well-being .
You can also find out more about volunteering opportunities
If you provide a health or wellbeing service in Shropshire then we would like to invite to exhibit at the Health and Wellbeing Fair.
Contact the Wem Rural Parish Clerk for more information
Phone: 07720 854185
Email: clerk@wemrural-pc.gov.uk
Sponsored by Freedom Fibre
Wem Town Council and Wem Rural Parish Council have teamed up to host a special Christmas Business Networking Event, offering local businesses the perfect opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships in a festive atmosphere. The event will take place on Monday, 25th November 2024, from 6–8pm at the Horse & Jockey Community Pub in Northwood.
Attendees will enjoy a delicious meal, take part in a fun-filled Christmas quiz and raffle, and even compete for prizes, including the coveted award for the best Christmas jumper! A complimentary drink on arrival adds to the festive cheer, making it the ideal setting to socialise and make meaningful connections with fellow local business owners and entrepreneurs.
This festive gathering is more than just a social event; it’s a chance for businesses to strengthen ties within the community and celebrate the successes of the year. With a fun quiz, raffle, and plenty of holiday cheer, it promises to be a memorable evening.
In order to secure your place, pre-booking is essential. You can reserve your spot by calling 01948 411470 and pre-ordering your meal at a cost of £11.95. Bookings and payments must be made at the Horse & Jockey Community Pub by 18th November to ensure participation.
Organised in partnership with Wem Town Council and Wem Rural Parish Council, this event demonstrates a commitment to supporting local businesses, fostering collaboration, and building a strong local economy. Don’t forget to bring your business cards and holiday spirit as the local business community gathers to celebrate the season and work together toward future success
This FREE First Aid Course is in partnership with Wem Rural Parish Council and St Johns Ambulance.
Training includes:
- Emergency procedure – Recovery Position
- CPR
- How to use a Defib
- How to treat choking
- How to treat sever bleeding
Attendance Certificate for everyone.
Training starts at 7pm. Come along from 6.30pm for tea and biscuits.
Spaces are limited. Please contact the Clerk if you would like to attend
Volunteers from the Wem Parish Paths Partnership (Wem P3) Group and Wem Walkers are inviting you to join us as we walk around Wem to view the Christmas lights and spend time together. We’ll also finish off at Wem Town Hall to enjoy a warming hot chocolate together.
Wem Rural Parish Council is hosting monthly community drop-ins, offering residents a chance to connect and receive support. These sessions include:
- Age UK: As part of their Digital Skills Programme, Age UK will help attendees learn basic IT skills.
- Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach: Providing support for military personnel, veterans, and their families, including advice on housing, benefits, health, employment, and opportunities for social engagement.
These drop-ins are a fantastic way to access resources and build connections within the community.
Wem Rural Parish Council is hosting monthly community drop-ins, offering residents a chance to connect and receive support. These sessions include:
- Age UK: As part of their Digital Skills Programme, Age UK will help attendees learn basic IT skills.
- Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach: Providing support for military personnel, veterans, and their families, including advice on housing, benefits, health, employment, and opportunities for social engagement.
These drop-ins are a fantastic way to access resources and build connections within the community.
Wem Rural Parish Council is hosting monthly community drop-ins, offering residents a chance to connect and receive support. These sessions include:
- Age UK: As part of their Digital Skills Programme, Age UK will help attendees learn basic IT skills.
- Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach: Providing support for military personnel, veterans, and their families, including advice on housing, benefits, health, employment, and opportunities for social engagement.
These drop-ins are a fantastic way to access resources and build connections within the community.
Wem Rural Parish Council are keen to host International Women’s Day again in 2025 and need your help.
We need 20 backers in order to release the funds from Spacehive. Please pledge here.
Wem Rural Parish Council is hosting monthly community drop-ins, offering residents a chance to connect and receive support. These sessions include:
- Age UK: As part of their Digital Skills Programme, Age UK will help attendees learn basic IT skills.
- Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach: Providing support for military personnel, veterans, and their families, including advice on housing, benefits, health, employment, and opportunities for social engagement.
These drop-ins are a fantastic way to access resources and build connections within the community.
