Make sure that you are receiving the right support, benefit and entitlement with our Age UK benefits team.
Providing information and support to help you live independently, actively and healthier for longer. Come along and find our what is available in your area. Exhibitors include Age UK, Shropshire Rural Community Council, Alzheimer’s Society, Community Health Trust, People2People (social care), British Red Cross and many more!
Another chance to receive benefits advice and support, and an opportunity to meet your local Safety at Home team from Shropshire Fire Service.
Find out about OSCA, an independent charity to set up to provide support and advocacy to those with Learning Disabilities, Shropshire Fire Service also present.
Receive advice and guidance from one of the local Community Health physiotherapist specialists. Also, find our what services and support the RVS charity can offer you and find our about their volunteering opportunities.
A drop-in session for any housing related queries that you may have. For example, support in your home, issues with your social landlord with Shropshire Council and STAR Housing.
Find out about Shropshire RCC’s carer support services and about their ‘ Good Neighbour’ and ‘GUSTO’ schemes. Also, an opportunity to find out more about OSCA.
An opportunity to meet and receive advice from the Community Health team.
The Home Front in WWI & WWII
Looking at the impact of the wars on the area – agriculture and food, and the role of women and children; organised by Austin & Christine Bridges, Angela Edwards, Shelagh Edwards, Alan Johnson and Oliver & Shelagh Richardson.
A tasting menu of WWII food will be available.
Further details available, follow this link
Town Walk: Notable Buildings in Wem led by local historian Tom Edwards.
Booking is essential, please contact wemcivic@wemlocal.org.uk.
