News | Wem Rural Parish

Local healthcare champion examines General Practice appointments data

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Healthwatch Shropshire has analysed GP appointment data released by the NHS. The data was a snapshot of the appointments offered during August 2023 by all practices in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin (STW). It covers the number of appointments offered, waiting times...

Burglary crime prevention: Keep your home safe during the darker nights

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With darker nights still upon us, we are sharing some simple ways to protect your home. Popping out of the house? Close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you’re only going out for a few minutes! Double-lock any door Make sure that any valuables are...

Barkers Green Noticeboard

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It’s been brought to our attention that the noticeboard in Barkers Green has been damaged and is now need of a replacement. Wem Rural Parish Council are currently considering whether this may be an opportunity to relocate the noticeboard or whether to keep it in...

Community Grant Scheme opens 1st February 2024

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The Council is committed to supporting local community groups and where possible, financially. The Council invites applications on an annual basis with deadlines published in the Rural Review. It was agreed at the January Parish Meeting to open the 2024...

Update from The Friends of Whitchurch Road Cemetery, Wem

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We had an extremely busy year at the cemetery in 2023. Many thanks to Wem Rural District Council for kindly supporting us with a community grant, which helped us to make such amazing progress. It is hugely encouraging to our hard-working team to be...

International Women’s Day Planning Meeting

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We have enjoyed an inspirational afternoon at the Horse & Jockey planning our International Woman’s Day event on Friday 8th March in Wem. We spent the time talking to solicitors, councillors, artists and business women about their experiences whilst...