Street Collection for Polio Plus
Vic reports that we were lucky with the weather and, like all traders in the town, somewhat disadvantaged by the number of empty shops in the town, especially, in The Square, however a total of £251.77 was collected.
Tour & Tea at Weston Park
The 1st April was a serious very day for 30 members and friends as we were treated to a tour of the wonderful treasures of Elizabeth’s House at Weston Park. Our guides Val and Pat took us back in time with views of paintins by Stubbs, Constable and others and spoke of the dubious …
Sportsman Night 2019
The club’s annual Sportsman Night was held at Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, on Thursday 7th March. Our guest speaker was Alex Stepney, Manchester United’s Goalkeeper for their first European Cup Win. Here he is with President Peter and Past President Mike Dorricott who has organised the event for many years. He was supported by …
Dothill Nature Reserve 50 Tree Walk
Some of our members have started the 50 tree trail on the Dothill Nature Reserve. Can they find all the marked trees?
Food Bank Appeal-Report
The following was received on our contacts page on the web site Name: Erin Hi. We met last week, when I came and did a talk about the foodbank. Just wanted you to know that you’ve donated over 150kg of food today. Thank you. Richard Studd reports We made …
Sports Report
Snooker A final black ball win secured victory over last year’s champions The Wrekin. Ten Pin Bowling Victory over The Wrekin was also secured at the Shrewsbury Bowl was also achieved albeit with the surprise inclusion of some academy players. Wellington also played on 3 other lanes to combine the competition with a fellowship …
Wrekin Riders BMX visit
Wrekin Riders BMX received a grant from the Fairbourne fund which enabled the club to have a team building day at a trampoline park with coaching. Kirsty Smallman explained how important this was to the children invovled as they were able to play with each other instead of competing covered by their helmets. …
Medic Malawi Newsletter
The following is an extract from the Medic Malawi Newsletter Medic Malawi Newsletter September 2018 The Power of Sunshine When I give talks about Malawi , I have often been known to say that the country’s main resource is sunshine, but that it is very difficult to use it. Now at last that may …
Croquet the Final
Congratulations to Cannock who beat us in six very hard fought games to take the trophy 4-2. Team captain and sports officer Rob says “We did well to reach the final and know if we continue to improve we are not far away from winning the shield back!!!!!!” Tenpin bowling and snooker to be played …
Croquet Update
The croquet team welcomed Blyth Bridge to Church Farm and immediately changed the sunny afternoon to one of showers. Home advantage suited us once again and the match ended early when our third pair playing their second pair fought back from trailing throughout the game to close to 5-5 and hoop out 7-5 for a …