News extra
News extra features mainly news that did not appear in the RCA Newsletter.
NEW NON-EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: West Mercia Police has introduced the new telephone number '101' for non-emergencies that do not requires an immediate response, such as car theft or property damage. Read more at the West Mercia Police website. [16 December 2011]
NEW PRE & POST NATAL SUPPORT GROUP: Starting on Monday, 16 January, Ja Wood is running a pre/postnatal support group on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. [26 November 2011]
RCA QUIZ TEAM WINS: The RCA Quiz Team recently came first in a competition round held at Much Wenlock, and second in a round held at Stapleton. The next round is at Marton on 14 January. [29 December 2010]
HELP THE HEROES COFFEE MORNING: On Wednesday, 29 September from 10.15 to 11.45 a.m., Copthorne Townswomen’s Guild will be holding a coffee morning at the Radbrook Community Centre in aid of Help the Heroes and the Haematology Unity at RSH. Tombola, cakes, mystery parcels and bottle stall. Entry 50p to include tea/coffee and biscuits. [20 September 2010]
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 drinks 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]
