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Date Announced for next Business Networking Event

The date for the next FREE Business Networking Event will be held at Wem Town Hall on Monday 23rd October between 6-8pm. This event has been organised in partnership with Wem Rural Parish Council, Wem Town Hall and Wem Town Council to provide a space for local...

The Biodiversity of Ragwort!

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At the time of writing, verges, waste ground and some fields are lit up by the bright yellow flowers of Ragwort – Senecio jacobea to give its biological name. There is no doubt that Ragwort is a serious enemy to farming and livestock. It is a native species of...

The Tilley Timber project, 2014-2017

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Tilley is a charming hamlet situated just south of Wem. At its heart lies a small cluster of half-timbered houses, surrounded by open green fields and scattered historic farmsteads. What makes Tilley unique however, is the fact that this cluster of late mediaeval...

Local Barber turning to technology

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A local Barber in Wem has turned to technology to help their customers book an appointment. Clear Cut Barbers on Wem Hight Street have recently launched a new booking app to avoid waiting times for their customers The mobile App is called Nearcut and once downloaded...

Wem Art Society

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This year our fantastic ART exhibition will be held in October. Venue: St Peters & St Pauls Church Hall in Wem on Dates: 5th, 6th and 7th October 2023 Opening Times: 10am – 4pm As usual there will be a large selection of original art to enjoy, plus greeting...

Don’t forget to pick it up!

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The Grounds Maintenance Teams for Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing are seeing increasing numbers of dog waste being left on the grassed areas. Don’t forget that you’re are required by law to clean up after your dog and failure to so can result in a Fixed...