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RADBROOK ROAD TOUCAN CROSSING AND MINI ROUNDABOUT: Shropshire Council is proposing a new toucan crossing and mini roundabout on Radbrook Road and a reduction in the speed limit from 40 mph to 30 mph. See the Cycle Shrewsbury website for more details. [29 April 2010]
BUS SERVICES: Radbrook bus services changed on Sunday, 6 September to include a daytime service on Sundays. See the Arriva website for more information. [9 September 2009]
CAFE CONNECT: The cafe based at Radbrook Green shopping centre will be closed from Monday, 3 August to Monday, 10 August while the volunteer staff take a well-earned rest. [29 July 2009]
FUNDS RAISED: On Saturday, 13 June, the comedy trio Three Men in a Bow Tie performed to an audience of about 90 people at the Radbrook Community Centre. A good time was had by all and over £500 was raised for the Severn Hospice. [17 June 2009]
LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS: Following elections on 4 June 2009, Keith Roberts, Conservatives, has been elected Shropshire Council Councillor for Radbrook. He beat Anne Woolland, Liberal Democrats, the only other candidate, with 754 votes against 723. Voter turnout was 48.51%, with a total electorate of 3,082. In an uncontested election, Keith Roberts was also elected Shrewsbury Town Councilor for Radbrook Ward. [9 June 2009]
AGM: The Annual General Meeting of the Radbrook Community Association was held last Friday. At the conclusion of business, people were invited to stay for drink and nibbles while they were entertained by a group of young people who sang a medley of songs. The children are called Meole’s Got Talent and meet to rehearse every Saturday morning at the Meet Place on Meole Estate. They sang beautifully under the guidance of their conductor Lorna Crosse. [9 June 2009]
RETURN TO WORK SKILLS: at Radbrook Campus, Radbrook Road on Friday, 12 June from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Self-help tips for anyone wanting to return to work, including how to present yourself for interview, writing a CV, completing job applications, gaining self confidence. Cost £5. To enrol, contact 01743 342333. [1 June 2009]
RADBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL: On Friday, 1 May, over 130 children took their bicycles into school for security marking by community police and local police officers and Dr Bike from Stan Jones checked tyres. Children also had a chance to try the ‘smoothy bike’ – a bicycle fitted with a liquidiser that made a smoothy by pedal power. Ingredients were supplied by the local Co-op Store. Monday, 18 May is the beginning of walk to school week when children are asked to encourage parents to leave their car at home and walk to school. [11 May 2009]
BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE: will be visiting the Radbrook Community Centre on Wednesday, 13 May from 9.45 a.m. to 12 noon and 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. For further details and to book an appointment, call 08457 711711. [7 May 2009]
VODAFONE MAST: Vodafone has lodged an appeal with the Secretary of State in respect of the installation of a 10m mast to support 3 no shrouded antennas and 1 equipment cabinet and associated development at a site near the shopping centre on Bank Farm Road. For further information on the appeal contact Mrs J Salter, Technical Officer - Planning, at The Guildhall on 01743 281378. You can also see details of the appeal on the SABC website. Residents who submitted comments following the original application for planning permission have already received letters about this, stating that anyone wishing to change or modify their comments must do so by 13 February. [20 January 2009]
DESCARTES RESTAURANT: To help with the credit crunch, the cost of lunches and dinners has been reduced at Descartes Restaurant on Radbrook College Campus. Lunch Tuesday to Friday now £5.95. Orders taken from 12.15 p.m. to 12.45 p.m. Dinner Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for only £12.95. Orders taken from 6.45 p.m. to 7.15 p.m. All meals are prepared and served by the catering students. Booking essential. Phone 01743 363973 or 342666. [20 January 2009]
POSTPONEMENT OF COURSE: A workshop was due to be held at the Radbrook Community Centre commencing on Monday, February 9. This 8-week workshop will now take place on the second and fourth Mondays of the month commencing Monday, 9 March from 7.15 - 9.15 p.m. The aim is to help change relationships from reaction to genuine understanding, incorporating the NVC process pioneered by Marshall Rosenberg. For more information contact Jacqueline on 01743 241933. [20 January 2009]
VILLAGE HALL QUIZ: The first match of the season was held at Picklescott and the Radbrook team took part with only two team members as they were unable to make up a full team of four. However, the team of two – David Barrow and Marion Howarth – managed a creditable fourth place. Last year, Radbrook’s team came top of the second division quiz league and were duly promoted to play in the first division. Anyone interested in helping to make up a full team should contact Ian Pritchard on 01743 233187 before the next quiz takes place at Marton in November. [20 October 2008]
FLU CLINICS: will be held at Radbrook Green Surgery from 8.30 – 11.30 a.m. on Saturday, October 25. Clinics will also be held from 2 – 3.30 p.m. on Thursday, November 6. Flu clinics are for patients over 65 and those who are classed as ‘vulnerable’. You are free to attend on whichever date suits best and the November 6 date is for those unable to attend the Saturday sessions. No appointment required. [20 October 2008]
VODAFONE PHONE MAST PLAN REFUSED: Vodafone's planning application was refused by Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council Planning Department on 14 October 2008. More information on the SABC website. [17 October 2008]
NEW MOBILE PHONE MAST ON BANK FARM ROAD: Vodafone has now put in plans to erect a 10 m mobile phone mast on Bank Farm Road, just by the new puffin crossing. Objectors should write to the Planning Department, Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council, Guildhall, Frankwell quoting 08/1071/MAS and send a copy to Mono Consultants Ltd., 96-98 King Street, London W6 OQW. Neighbourhood consultation expiry: 28 September 2008. Decision target: 24 October 2008. [16 September 2008]
CLOSURE OF PAPER SHOP: The Fields Newsagents on Radbrook Green served its last papers and magazines to the public on Tuesday. The newsagent’s shop was the hub of the community and has provided a first-class service to residents for the past 21 years. In future, if you want to buy your newspaper at the Shopping Centre you can do so at the Co-op store, which will be opening its doors at 7 a.m. Monday to Saturday. However, the Co-op’s trading hours on Sunday are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., so if you want to buy your paper before 10 a.m. on Sunday you will need to go elsewhere. If you'd like to have your newspapers delivered, try Porthill Stores on Woodfield Road, Copthorne. [20 August 2008]
DOG FOULING: is causing concern for several residents. It is an offence to allow your dog to foul in a public place. Please have consideration for other people and clean up after your dog. [20 August 2008]
NEW ROAD CROSSING: A new crossing is being installed on Longden Road near the junction of Bank Farm Road. Temporary traffic lights are now operating on weekdays as there is a one-way traffic system for a short distance outside Meole Brace School as work progresses. The new crossing should be finished in a few weeks and be fully operational well before the children return to school making it safer for all, especially the young people who attend Meole Brace School. [3 August 2008]
NEWSAGENTS SHOP TO CLOSE: It has recently been reported in the local press that we are to lose our much loved and very well used newsagent shop at Radbrook Green, as the Co-op will not be renewing the newsagent’s lease. The paper shop opens 7 days a week at 6 a.m. and many customers call in on their way to work. The excellent service provided by the Fields Newsagents for the past 21 years will be sadly missed by Radbrook residents. If you disagree with the Co-op’s actions, you can sign a petition in the shop, e-mail the Co-op at contact@midcounties.coop, visit the Midcounties Co-operative website, or write to them at Co-operative House, 234 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0HP. If you'd like to have your newspapers delivered, try Porthill Stores on Woodfield Road, Copthorne. [25 July 2008]
BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE: The service continues to operate once a month at the Community Centre. Due to extremely high numbers of people donating blood at the last two sessions, they over-ran their time causing delays to evening classes taking place that same evening. In order to overcome this problem, the National Blood Transfusion Service has brought the times of their sessions forward. They will now be visiting the Community Centre from 9.45 a.m. to 12 noon and 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30 and Wednesday, August 20. To book an appointment, please ring 08457 661661 or log on to www.blood.co.uk
BANK FARM ROAD: Mono consultants Ltd are in the process of consultations to find a suitable location for a 10 metre Vodafone mast and base station within the Radbrook area prior to applying for planning permission. The latest proposal is that the mast be sited on the verge of Bank Farm Road between the pedestrian crossing and the steps leading to the shoppers’ car park. Local councillors have formally objected to the proposal and residents are urged to write letters of objection to Mono Consultants Ltd, 96-98 King Street, London W6 0QW. [25 July 2008]
INTERNET CAFE: At Meole Brace School Science College on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 – 8 p.m. To book your free slot, call Alex on 07832 124309 or e-mail meolebraceinternetcafe@hotmail.com. All abilities welcome. [12 May 2008]
DOGS ON LEADS: On 28 December 2007 the Borough Council introduced a new order regarding keeping dogs on leads. It is now an offence to let your dog run loose on certain open space areas maintained or managed by SABC, including Mousecroft Pool, Radbrook Recreation Ground and Radbrook Pool. [12 May 2008]
CAN YOU HELP SOLVE A MYSTERY?: Recently a gift and belated birthday card were delivered to a house in Torrin Drive, Radbrook Green. The card was addressed to ‘Pam’ and signed ’with love from Bob and Judith’. As the gift and card were left at the wrong address, Pam has not yet received her birthday present and card. Can you help to get this gift and card to Pam, or to return it to Bob and Judith? Any clues please to Chris Burge, Chairman, Radbrook Community Association on 07527 617670. [14 Apr. 2008]
ASSISTANT CARETAKER WANTED: for Radbrook Community Centre. If you are interested working for a few hours per week, including some Sundays, please contact Chris Burge on 07527 617670, or write to Radbrook Community Association, c/o 11 High Ridge Way, Radbrook Green, Shrewsbury, SY3 6DJ. [14 Apr. 2008]
SPEEDING ALONG BANK FARM ROAD: Although certain traffic calming measures have been introduced along Bank Farm Road, including a pedestrian crossing, some motorists still continue to speed through the estate. A reminder that the speed limit is 30 mph maximum and not 30 mph minimum. [14 Apr. 2008]
DOG FOULING: is causing concern for several residents, particularly those with young children living near the primary school. Please have consideration for other people and clean up after your dog. [14 Apr. 2008]
MOBILE LIBRARY TAKES A BREAK: The mobile library will be off the road from Monday, 11 February to Friday, 15 February due to staff leave. Extra books may be taken to cover this period. [1 Feb. 2008]
RADBROOK FORUM: The forum continues to meet at the Community Centre on Wednesdays from 10.45 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. Forthcoming talks include, Peru and the Andes, February 14; Beautiful Britain, February 27; and hot air ballooning, March 14. For further information or ideas and suggestions for future meetings, contact Rose or Keith on 01743 245387. [1 Feb. 2008]
RADBROOK SURGERY: The surgery is open Monday to Friday from 8.15 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Telephone calls are not taken during the lunch hour, so call in to make an appointment or collect a prescription. Always allow 48 hours notice when ordering repeat prescriptions. The surgery receives blood, urine test and x-ray results electronically each day at 2 p.m. — please ring after 2 p.m. for results. Although, at times, there maybe difficulty in getting through on the telephone, staff are working hard to improve answering times, and they're always happy to receive your comments, suggestions or feedback. [1 Feb. 2008]
ANTIQUES ROAD SHOW: An antiques and collectibles event will be held at the Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, 17 November. You’re welcome to bring along your antiques for a valuation. Proceeds will go to the Lingen Davies Appeal. [5 Nov. 2007]
FLOWER ARRANGING AND TALK: Over 90 people gathered at the Radbrook Community Centre on Friday, 2 November to watch Anne Lakelin create six beautiful flower arrangements using fruit, flowers, candles and foliage. These were raffled off during the interval and six lucky prize winners left the building at the end of the evening proudly carrying one of Anne’s arrangements. For the second half of the evening, David Trumper held the audience’s attention with his slide show and talk about Shrewsbury’s past. It was fascinating to see pictures dating back to the early part of the 20th century and to hear David’s comments on the people and incidents at that time. £440 was raised on the evening for Bosom Buddies, a local breast cancer charity. [5 Nov. 2007]
THE RADBROOK FORUM: Starting on Wednesday, 14 November from 10.45 a.m. to 12.15 p.m., the Forum comprises talks by various speakers and slides on a variety of topics. This is a new venture for Rose Rogers at the Community Centre, so if you are interested or would like more information, please contact her on 01743 245387. [27 Oct. 2007]
PROMS EVENING: A good time was had by all at the Radbrook Centre on Friday, 12 October, as over 70 people were entertained by the Shrewsbury Light Orchestra, led by Anne Price and conducted by Peter Road-Night. The orchestra was joined by soloist Jessica Johnson, who sang Mozart’s Voi Che Sapete and whose beautiful voice led the singing in the second half of the programme. The evening ended with raised voices, foot stamping and lots of flag waving. Over £400 was raised on the night for the Red Cross ResponD appeal. [17 Oct. 2007]
FORTNIGHTLY REFUSE COLLECTIONS: Residents of Radbrook have now received a green wheelie bin and two new boxes to be used in the new recycling collection services. The new system starts on Tuesday, 23 October. The grey refuse bin will be emptied on Tuesday, 23 October, and every fortnight thereafter. The following week, on Tuesday, 30 October, garden waste and cardboard (in your new green bin) and cans, bottles and newspapers (in your blue and green boxes) will be collected. These recyclables will then be collected every two weeks. Don’t forget to rinse cans and bottles and remove caps, lids or corks. Until you get used to the new system, keep the timetable and guide of what goes where in a handy place in your home. It’s also a good idea to number your bins and boxes to identify them with your property. You can now take your empty plastic bottles and tetra pack cartons to the recycling bins in the Co-op’s car park. [17 Oct. 2007]
MATERIAL AND WOOL: Do you have any spare material or wool to give to Kay Bennington, who makes cushions, aprons, mats and many other items to raise money for various charities? Kay has raised about £2,400, which has been shared amongst various charities, including Cancer Research, Hope House and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Kay is running short of materials and would very much appreciate a phone call on 01743 359662 if you have any spare wool or material which you think she could use. [17 Oct. 2007]
LET'S TALK MEETING: Meole Brace – your area, your road, your home. Your local councillors want to hear from you about the issues that really matter. Have your say at the Priory School on Wednesday, 17 october, 7 – 9 p.m. At the meeting there will be no fixed agenda and no limit on the subjects you can talk about – it will be over to you to say anything you want. [9 Oct. 2007]
RADBROOK HOUSE: The new 1- and 2-bedroom apartments at the top of Stanhill Road near to the Nursing Home are almost complete. The show home is open from 10 – 4 p.m. on Wednesday to Sunday. The apartments are for sale and aimed at people aged 65 and over and those in need of personal care. So far there has been quite a lot of interest in these apartments and some have already been reserved. [9 Oct. 2007]
MEET YOUR MP: Daniel Kawczynski and Borough Councillor Keith Roberts will be at Café Connect on Wednesday, 3 October from 9 – 10.30 a.m. [26 Sep. 2007]
QUIZ NIGHTS: The Village Halls’ Quiz League starts again on Friday, 12 October. Last year, Radbrook’s Team won a shield and medals for coming top of division 2 and they now go up to the first division. The quizzes take place once a month at different venues within Shropshire, leading up to the grand final on 29 March 2008. Anyone interested in helping to make up a team of four please contact the organiser, Ian Pritchard, on 01743 233187. [26 Sep. 2007]
NEW RECYCLING BINS AT SHOPPING CENTRE: Two large bins have been placed near the other recycling containers on the Radbrook Shopping Centre car park. One is for plastic bottles, e.g., milk, washing detergents, fizzy drink bottles. The other container is for empty cartons of fruit juice and other such packs. [26 Sep. 2007]
RADBROOK GREEN SURGERY: On the first Friday of each month from 9.30 – 11.30 a.m., the Friends of the Surgery sell cakes from a stall in the surgery. All proceeds of the sale go to the Friends of the Surgery, the fundraising group for the surgery. The next cake sale will be held on Friday, 5 October. [26 Sep. 2007]
FLU CLINICS: Flu vaccinations are available to patients of Radbrook Surgery on 6 October and 20 October from 8.30 a.m. to 12 noon. Patients whose last name begins with A through M will be seen on the first date, those with N through Z on the second date. The Friends of the Surgery will be selling cakes and bric-a-brac on these dates. [26 Sep. 2007]
DENTISTS’ BIKE RIDE: Stuart Main, Richard Gatenby, Bruce Grainger and Karen Boswana have cycled 30 miles covering the Shropshire leg of a John O’Groats to Land’s End Bike Ride. Five cyclists did the entire journey and were joined at times by dental workers in different parts of the country at various stages of their ride. Bruce is based at the Radbrook branch of Hollings and Partners. Stuart and Richard practice at Town Walls where Karen works as a dental nurse. The Shropshire dentists raised over £1,000 for Dentaid a charity supporting oral health programmes in parts of the world where there is little or no access to trained dental services. The aim is to raise £1 million for equipment and training in India, Africa, South America and parts of Europe. Congratulations to the cyclists who wish to thank all the people who contributed in helping to change the way the world smiles. [26 Sep. 2007]
PUFFIN CROSSING: The new puffin crossing on Bank Farm Road, near the shopping centre, is fully operational and providing a safe place for pedestrians to cross the road. [17 Sep. 2007]
BANK FARM ROAD: A senior traffic engineer from Shropshire County Council has carried out a detailed assessment regarding a reduction of the speed limit on Bank Farm Road and the introduction of a 20 mph zone. As this would require extensive traffic calming along the full length of the road, it has been decided that the benefits gained are not sufficient, value for money cannot be achieved and, therefore, no further action is proposed. However, the Council are presently installing a puffin crossing and are investigating a number of safety measures on Bank Farm Road. [1 Sep. 2007]
ROADWORKS: Work has started on the puffin crossing at Bank Farm Road near to the shopping centre. As part of these works, resurfacing of the carriageway across the entrance to the shopping centre will also be carried out. In order to minimise any possible disruption to shops and businesses at the centre it is planned that this will be undertaken on Friday, August 24 between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. If you require any further information or assistance during construction works, please ring Dave Davies on 01743 282923 or Adrian Brown on 01743 282919. [19 Aug. 2007]
CARING FOR CARERS: Paul Firth of Lifestyle Fitness has raised £115 for Shropshire Crossroads, a charity aimed at caring for carers. Paul invited members of the gym to pay £2 and rise to a fitness challenge by extending their aerobic exercises of cycling, stepping, rowing, using the cross trainer and walking on the treadmill. Shropshire Crossroads offers respite for carers by promoting and offering support for carers and people suffering from a wide range of disabilities. For more information about Caring for Carers, call 01952 812434 or e-mail: shropshirecrossroads@hotmail.com. [12 Aug. 2007]
ROADWORKS: The pavement is being dug up yet again along Stanhill Road on Radbrook Green. This time the work is to install power cables to the newly built nursing home units at the top of that road. Residents will have to tolerate the noise and disruption for approximately three weeks. [12 Aug. 2007]
CROSSING THE ROAD: Plans are underway to install a puffin crossing on Bank Farm Road near to the shopping centre. There are council notices about this attached to some nearby lamp-posts. If all goes according to plan, the work will be done over the summer holidays. In case you’re wondering what a puffin crossing is, it’s like a pelican crossing but the lights controlling the pedestrians are on the near-side of the road, rather than on the opposite side. The system also utilises sensors which detect the presence of pedestrians waiting to cross and as they cross the road. [4 Aug. 2007]
SCHOOL BBQ: The Summer BBQ at Radbrook Primary School was a great success and a fun time was had by all who attended. Even the sun came out!
A fantastic profit of around £3,000 was made! Some of this money has already been earmarked to buy new books for the school’s library which will benefit all of the school’s pupils. The books will be purchased during the summer holidays for use at the start of the autumn term in September. This has been a great year for the school, with the best SATs results the school has ever had – a fantastic achievement. The sports days were well supported by parents and the children enjoyed various track events, including egg and spoon, sack and skipping races. The school summer holidays started on 20 July and the new autumn term begins on Tuesday, 4 September, with the new finishing time of 3.15 p.m. [22 Jul. 2007]
PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF RADBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER BBQ: Friday, 6 July, 6 – 9 p.m. Adults £2, Children £1. Fun for the whole family! Children’s disco with PJ the Funky DJ, Adult and Children’s Tombola, Balloon Race, Bouncy Castles, Cake Stall, Test Your Strength Spiderman, Children’s Entertainer, Children’s Refreshments, Face Painting, Hamper Raffle, Lucky Jars, Picnic Area, Toy Stall, Wild West Gunslinger. (BBQ and stalls until 8 p.m. Bar and disco until 9 p.m.) In case of bad weather, the BBQ will move indoors, so please come along even if it’s raining. [27 Jun. 2007]
FUND-RAISING AFTERNOON TEA: On Saturday, 23 June between 2 and 4 p.m., tea and scones will be served at 25 Six Acres, Radbrook Green in order to raise money for Oncology Ward 21 at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Acorn group (formally Mind). There will be a raffle and tombola and entrance will be £1 for adults. Children welcome. This is being organized by John, Jen and Pat. Please come along to support these worthwhile causes. [17 Jun. 2007]
BUS SHELTER: Residents will know that the bus shelter outside the Radbrook Shopping Centre was vandalised a long time ago. Glass panels were smashed, replaced with plastic panels which were covered with graffiti and then removed. The shelter has had a roof but no sides to shelter passengers from the winter winds for several months. The Council did a survey and as the bus stop was found to be one of the high-use stops around Shrewsbury it qualified to be upgraded. The good news is that the shelter is to be refurbished within the next 28 days. New panels to be inserted are made up of vandal-resistant screens with fine mesh metal screening. Observant residents may have noticed that a grey post has appeared recently at the side of the bus shelter. This is to become a real-time information display to advise passengers when the next bus is due. This work is scheduled to be carried out before the end of March. [22 Feb. 2007]
