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IF YOU love laughter, Musical Theatre, or toe tapping Jazz you could be in for a treat as Theatre Severn

welcomes Clare Teal, Ruthie Henshall, and Patricia Rout-ledge to the stage.

This March Radio 2 fa-vourite and ‘Queen of Swing’ Clare Teal, will be entertain-ing Shropshire audiences ing Shropshire audiences with her tribute to ‘The Di-with her tribute to ‘The Di-with her tribute to ‘The Di-vas’. Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy vas’. Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy vas’. Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Doris Lee, Judy Garland, Doris Day will feature amongst

goers on a musical journey goers on a musical journey through her extraordinary through her extraordinary through her extraordinary

portrayal of ‘Hyacinth Buck-portrayal of ‘Hyacinth Buck-portrayal of ‘Hyacinth Buck-et’ in Keeping up Appear-et’ in Keeping up Appear-et’ in Keeping up Appear-ances, but what readers ances, but what readers ances, but what readers may not know is she also may not know is she also may not know is she also a classically trained singer. a classically trained singer. a classically trained singer. Patricia enjoyed huge suc-Patricia enjoyed huge suc-Patricia enjoyed huge suc-cess on both sides of the cess on both sides of the cess on both sides of the Atlantic, and won both a To-Atlantic, and won both a To-Atlantic, and won both a To-ny and an Olivier award for ny and an Olivier award for ny and an Olivier award for her role in Musical theatre. her role in Musical theatre. her role in Musical theatre. This July she will be revisit-This July she will be revisit-This July she will be revisit-ing this forgotten career in ing this forgotten career in ing this forgotten career in conversation with writer and conversation with writer and conversation with writer and

broadcaster Edward Seck-erson. The evening will be illustrated with rare record-ings, amusing anecdotes and is sure to show a side of Patricia that will surprise everyone.

Tickets for all three shows can be found by visiting www.theatresevern.co.uk or by calling the Theatre Sev-ern Box Office on (01743) 281 281.

> > Ruthie Henshall

WE HAVE two tickets to see Dirty Dusting with Chrissy Rock (star of ITV’s Beniidorm) at the Theatre Severn on Friday 25 April.

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Janet discovers Uncle who died in the Great War

Local author seeks WWI stories



As we are fast approaching the commemorative cente-nary date of Britain’s entry into the First World War, the Wrekin News will be cover-ing events and local stories leading up this historic land-mark.Local author Chris Owen, is writing a book about the local areas of Wellington, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and the effects of the war on their population.In particular he is cover-

suffered by these communi-ties in the war which has impacted on local families, and indeed nationwide, even up to this present day.Chris Owen says: “I chal-lenge Wrekin News readers to research their own family histories. Somewhere you will discover: Grandfathers, Uncles, Aunts even Cousins who either lost their lives, went missing or maybe even survived this catastrophe as

healing - like my own ma-

healing - like my own ma-

healing - like my own ma-ternal grandfather. ternal grandfather. ternal grandfather. “If you had any serving

“If you had any serving “If you had any serving relatives local to these ar-

relatives local to these ar-

relatives local to these ar-eas I would like to include

eas I would like to include their stories in my book as

their stories in my book as a way of preserving their memory. Their sacrifice was indeed great and should be remembered and celebrated in print.”Please contact Chris ei-

T HOMAS CHIDLEY Osborne died in France in the Great War. He died in Jan-uary 1915 three weeks after he had joined up and gone to war.He was 35 years old and volunteered like so many young men back then. As a result of his death three older brothers joined up, one of which was my grand-father, William Osborne and two years later my father, Leonard Osborne, joined up at the tender age of 17!I never knew my Great Uncle Thomas as I was born 20 years after his death. My father never spoke of him and none of us knew anything about him but my father, who was born in East-bourne, was left in Birming-ham with his Grandmother

when he was two years old.The rest of the family, William and Laura Osborne with Louis the baby, settled in Wellington and had two more children, Edna and Laura.My father stayed with his grandmother and her family until he was old enough to join up and then returned to live with his family in 1919, at Wellington.

Thomas was only six months old when his father, leaving four sons, died aged

29 years old. His mother married again and Thomas lived with her until his death. For fifteen years he shared his life with his nephew (my father) so my father must have loved his uncle very much.Thomas did not share any time with his uncle in Wel-lington, neither did my father as Birmingham was their home and there were many step brothers and sisters to share their lives with.Thomas left a great gap in the family when he died. His mother had his medal and his Uncle Arthur had it and left it to his grandson to keep in his care.

I have only found out about my great uncle Thom-as through wanting to know about my family tree. I feel I ‘know’ him now and I think about him a lot. Because my father knew him, probably more as a big brother than an uncle, he is a part of me.I am nearly 80 and the

oldest of the Osborne family

oldest of the Osborne family

oldest of the Osborne family so there is no one I can talk

so there is no one I can talk

so there is no one I can talk to about Thomas, but he has

to about Thomas, but he has

to about Thomas, but he has a place on the internet and

a place on the internet and

a place on the internet and he cannot be ‘lost’ now.he cannot be ‘lost’ now.he cannot be ‘lost’ now.The Great War caused a

The Great War caused a The Great War caused a great loss and whole gen-

great loss and whole gen-

great loss and whole gen-erations were lost leaving a

erations were lost leaving a

erations were lost leaving a great many young women

great many young women

great many young women widowed and with little

widowed and with little

chance of marrying again and subsequently childless.I don’t feel sorry for Thom-as as much as I feel sorry for myself that I was denied the opportunity of meeting him and having the chance to love him.But he is gone but not forgotten!forgotten!

Janet Eatough of Wellington, a regular correspondent to Wrekin News, writes to us about a member of her family who, she has discovered, died in the Great War.

> The Sir John Bayley Club Bowls team and Janet’s Grandad William (Bill) Osborne

The Sir John Bayley Club Bowls team and Janet’s Grandad William (Bill) Osborne

The Sir John Bayley Club Bowls team and Janet’s Grandad William (Bill) Osborne

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of Joe Gough’s coal lor-ries, packed with bell tents,

cooking gear etc, and twen-ty-odd scouts perched on

the top. No Elf ‘n’ Safety in

From then on we seemed

to spend more time in that

old hut than we spent at

home – and many’s the mo-mentous events that took

I tossed my first pancake

there, but never sampled it

because it stuck to the great

roof-tree and didn’t drop off

for three days. We had one

old cupboard to hold stores

etc.We tended to forget what

was in there until it had

‘gorn orf’ and had to be

consigned to the flames –

except for a stone jar con-taining homemade plum

jam that someone’s mum

has sent up (this was war-time and rationing). That

jam stayed there for at least

a year, if not longer, fer-menting cheerfully, until it

became a joy to eat. We

called it ‘hiccup jam’.In later years when we

reached what might have

been the age of common

sense, the hut became the

venue for even crazier she-nanigins.

Weekends were spent

there, night-hikes seemed

to end there, lasting friend-

ships were made there –

but perhaps the highlight of

all this ‘huttage’ was New

Year’s Eve.Those of us who were

able to set off early to hike

up to camp (or as we got

older, to go by car or mo-torbike) - not for us a bag

of sandwiches; we had the

necessary grub for a full

roast. Even a spit-roast if

we could get the iron rod

jammed firm enough across

the fireplace.As night fell, the food was

enjoyed, songs were sung,

a brew was enjoyed, then

it was off down the lanes

to the pub at Leighton, the

name of which escapes

me (was it the Kinnersley

Arms?). After a game or two

of ‘bar billiards (ninepins)

we ambled back to the hut,

well stocked with cider flag-ons or whatever was pre-

ferred, and the silent lanes

were silent no longer as we

gave voice to some of the

old scout campfire songs

(I wonder if they are still

sung?).Back at the hut, throats

were wetted, the singing

probably became more rau-cous – but at eleven-fifteen it

was once again on with the

anoraks and off up to the

Wrekin summit to see in the

New Year. The shortest way

from camp was by no means

the quickest – straight up

the steep side following a

wire fence – known as going

‘up the wire’.Once at the top, as mid-

night approached, we got

ready – as many fireworks

as we could save from

bonfire night. Then it was

midnight and the Wrekin lit

up. If we did it now, we’d

have ‘Search and Rescue’

helicopters hovering. One year, two of our

number drove over to Stret-ton and climbed Caradoc

so we could send signal

rockets to each other. Even-tually, back down to camp,

a hot brew of cocoa and ‘hit

the hay’. We did not wake

up early on New Year’s Day!I think that’s more than

enough rabitting on my

part. I do seem to have

gone on a bit and that’s

only a small part of what the

old hut did for us!Ed. Thanks Mike, I’m in

regular contact with Nigel

Corbett who was one of the

team to refurbish the old

scout hut. It does sound

wonderful and it is great to

share your memories, so

many people appreciate it.

La Rosa, the Italian Restaurant in

Church Street, Wellington is holding

a special Venetian themed Halloween

event at its restaurant and the great

news for people planning to dine out

is that the event will be held over

Rahid Hussain, who owns La Rosa

has promised an ‘elegant eeirness

about the evening and the restaurant

will be suitably dressed for the oc-

casion.The event starts on Thursday 31

October and continues on the Friday

es authentic Venetian masks as its

main theme, but there will be other

surprises as the evening unfolds.

As Rashid says: “It will be a de-

lightful evening with a hint of ‘Phan-

tom of the Opera’ about it.Other Wellington businesses have

been a huge help in sourcing the

right props for the event and Rashid

would like to thank Play and Party,

the Lion-Heart gift company locat-

ed in the Wellington Market who

sourced black roses and briars at

a very reasonable price and finally

he would like to thank the Air Am-

Venetian Halloween dining at La Rosa

>> A team of local volunteers restored the Scout Hut. A team of local volunteers restored the Scout Hut.

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Also in March, Olivier award winning actress and star of the musicals, Ruthie Henshall, will take theatre

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News has arrived in a

lump, and referring back lump, and referring back

to George’s piece on to George’s piece on

the Wrekin, it started me

thinking once again what

a grand job the ‘old boys’

of 2nd Wellington Scout

Group have made (and are

still making) of the old troop

hut on what was once the

county scout camp site.I first knew it in ’42 when

at the tender age of nine, at the tender age of nine,

I joined the newly formed I joined the newly formed

2nd Wellington cub pack. 2nd Wellington cub pack.

We met at the old parish hall We met at the old parish hall We met at the old parish hall

in those days, which some in those days, which some in those days, which some

of your older readers may of your older readers may of your older readers may

remember – wood construc-remember – wood construc-remember – wood construc-tion and a distinctive smell tion and a distinctive smell tion and a distinctive smell

which to us meant ‘cubs’.Our first visit to the Wrekin

site was a day hike via the

Forest Glen and along the

‘Trail’ past the pigsties (then

in use and on to Spout

Lane). We thought we were

trekking through the Canadi-an forests! Going up meant

actually camping – our first

was an Easter weekend at

the end of March – very cold

and exceedingly wet but no

worries, our skipper, Joe

Gough, made us all strip off

and put swimming trunks on

to keep our clothes dry.I remember standing as

close to the camp fire as

possible and then turning

round to warm the other

side! We had gone up to

camp on the back of one

of Joe Gough’s coal lor-ries, packed with bell tents,

cooking gear etc, and twen-ty-odd scouts perched on

the top. No Elf ‘n’ Safety in

them thar days).From then on we seemed

to spend more time in that

old hut than we spent at

home – and many’s the mo-mentous events that took

place there.I tossed my first pancake

there, but never sampled it

because it stuck to the great

La Rosa, the Italian Restaurant in

Church Street, Wellington is holding

a special Venetian themed Halloween

event at its restaurant and the great

news for people planning to dine out

is that the event will be held over

three evenings!Rahid Hussain, who owns La Rosa

has promised an ‘elegant eeirness

about the evening and the restaurant

will be suitably dressed for the oc-

casion.

Venetian Halloween dining at La Rosa

Mike Clay is fully Mike Clay is fully Mike Clay is fully back in touch, he back in touch, he back in touch, he writes again from writes again from his home in Bristol.

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Telford’s most

popular magazine!

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Telford’s most popular magazine!

March 2014 · Issue 179Telephone: 01952 415334 / www.wrekinnews.co.uk / @WrekinNews1

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AMY’S GOT STARS IN HER EYES!

*Finance subject to status. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Freepost Ford Credit. Deposit allowance only available when financed with Ford Credit. See main advert for more details. Terms and conditions apply. This supersedes all previously advertised manufacturer’s promotions. Vehicles shown for illustration purposes only.

Haybridge Road, Telford. Tel: 01952 641433www.furrows.co.uk

Order now from Furrows Ford for March delivery DepOsitAllOwAnce*

Save up To £2105 AND £1950

Order now from Furrows Ford for March delivery Save up To £2105


WIN WITH THE NEWS!

See page 12

See page 50

See page 52

THREE WELSH TENORS CD’s TO BE WON!

BIRMINGHAMROYALBALLETTICKETSTO BE WON!

WIN YOUR SEAT AT A WILD WEST NIGHT!

WIN WITH THE NEWS! MORETHEATRETICKETSUP FORGRABS!

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I think our advertisers willbenefit from Wrekin News having a healthy balance of advertising and editorial.

Marina HigginsWrekin News Sales Manager

www.wrekinnews.co.uk

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We published our firstissue in September 1999

Did you

know.? Over 780,000 words of reader’s letters since then

Why not give her a call about your advertising requirements?

Call: 01952 415334Email: [email protected]

Bridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 1RY

Wrekin news is Telford’s most established monthly magazine. it’s magazine format allows it to focus not only on the reader’s letters and nostalgia that it has become famous for but also to look forward to local events both in shropshire and a wider base. it is circulated through key locations such as major supermarkets and on a wider base through over 100 smaller outlets.

it is the most popular and widely circulated monthly title and remains the first choice of readers throughout Telford.

The new magazine format has allowed wrekin news to move with the times and cater for all levels of readership with its modern and lively format.

Marina leads the teamMarina Higgins is the sales Manager at wrekin news. Marina lives in Telford and has varied experiences having worked as traffic co-ordinator for Beacon radio and run charity events for local motorcycle events. she brings a wide knowledge of sales to the job.

Marina said: “Wrekin News is an exciting challenge for me. Working in Wellington, I can get round a lot of my customers by foot and can also schedule customers from a wider base very easily. I like to think that I understand the needs of my clients and I will always try to advise them about design, positioning and all things related to a successful advertising campaign.”


Key Locations


Key Locations

3 MORRISONS - Wellington

Spring Hill, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 1RP

5 CO-OP - Dawley

High St, Dawley, Telford,Shropshire TF4 2EX

2 TESCO - Madeley

Madeley Centre, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire TF7 5AB

4 ASDA - Donnington

St Georges Road, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire TF2 7RX

8 WILKINSONS - Wellington

Market Street, Wellington,Telford, Shropshire TF1 1DT

10 MORRISONS - Lawley

Newdale, Telford,Shropshire TF3 5ES

11 WILKINSONS - Town Centre

Unit 1, Southwater Square, Telford, TF3 4JG

14 CO-OP - Shifnal

12 Bradford Street, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8AT

12 RED LION SERVICE STATION - Wellington

Holyhead Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 2EW

13 FIRST POINT TELFORD - Telford

Telford & Wrekin Council, Addenbrooke House,Ironmasters Way, Telford TF3 4NT

15 POST OFFICE - Newport

64 High Street, NewportShropshire TF10 7BA

7 WREKIN NEWS - Wellington

Bridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 1RY

9 POST OFFICE - Wellington

Market Street, Wellington,Telford, Shropshire TF1 1DT

6 SAINSBURYS Colliers Way, Old Park, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4AG

- Telford Forge Retail Park

PICK UP YOUR APRIL ISSUE OF WREKIN NEWS FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING KEY LOCATIONS:

WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL 2014

1Wrekin Retail Park Arleston, Telford, Shropshire TF1 2DE

TESCO - Wrekin Retail Park

l Aquaduct Surgeryl Premier Supermarket, Brooksidel Newsagent, High Street, Brooksidel Spar, High Street, Brooksidel Broseley Library l Broseley Medical Centrel Supersaver, Broseleyl PO/Store, Dawley Bankl Bob’s, Queens Road, Dawley Bankl Corner Shop, Wrekin Roadl The Co-op, The Parade, Donningtonl Donnington Health Centre,l Dentist, 2/3 Albert Place, Donnington l The Captain Webb, Dothilll Highfield Clinic, Hadleyl Hadley Medical Practice, High Streetl Hadley Newsagentl The Ridgeway, High Ercalll Community Rheumatology Services,

Hollinswoodl Premier Supermarket, Humbersl Walker News, Horsehayl Steam Railway, Horsehayl Museum of the Gorge & Information Centre,

Ironbridgel Darby’s, Ironbridgel Chrisalls Newsagent, Ironbridgel The Firs, Ironbridgel Ironbridge Medical Practice, Trinity Halll Ketley Fish Bar, Station Roadl Four Ways Stores, Station Roadl Top Shop, Fourth Avenuel Lawley Medical Practice

l Lawley Dental Practicel Village Stores, Glendalel Leegomery Medical Pratice, 27, Lawton

Farm Wayl H&M Supermarket, Holly Roadl Downing News, Park Streetl Premier Supermarket, Park Streetl Martins Newsagent, Madeley Shopping

Centre, Park Avenuel Madeley Dental Practicel Madeley Medical Practice, Church Street.l GP Practice, Church Street.l Church Close Surgery, Madeleyl Malinslee Surgery, Brunell Road.l Barclay Court Residential Homel Price Point, Fieldhouse Drivel Linden Hall Surgery, Muxton Lane, Muxtonl Birkdale Residential Home, Station Hilll Greyhound Stores, Holyhead Roadl Gill Brother, 9, Oxford Streetl The Place, Oakegates Centrel Value News, Market Streetl Walton Court, Abdon Wayl Oakengates Medical Practice,

Limes Walkl Station House Dental Practice, Oakengatesl Charlton Medical Practice, Oakengatesl Overdale Storesl Co-Op Welcome, Priorslee Avenuel Busy Bees Nursary, Priorslee l Priorslee Medical Practice, The Glenl Priorslee Dental Practice, The Glen

l Shifnal & Priorslee Medical Practice, Gatcombe Way

l Premier Supermarket, Randley Avel Calcutt Premier Stores, Churncotel Shawbirch Medical Centre, Shawbirchl Ashcroft Vets. Acorn Way, Shawbirchl Welcome Break Service Stationl SB Sports Injury Physiotherapyl Shifnal Dental Practice, Park Street l Taylor & Marshall Vets, High Street, Shifnall Flame Lily Stores, West Streetl St Gearges Park, Residential Home, l Pearl Vet Group, St. Georgesl Whitecross Dental Practice, Unit 2

Hollinswood Court, Stafford Parkl Somerfield, Grange Avel Maythorn Close Surgery, Stirchleyl Supermarket, Stonedalel Forge Stores, Furnace Lanel D&M Retail Stores, Furnace Lanel CORE Convenience Store, Wellington Roadl News Express, Trench Roadl Trench Food Store, Bridge Square,

Wombridge Roadl Sunri Newsagent, Hills Lane Drivel Haygate Vets, Tweedalel Martins Newsagentl The Wrekin Cottage Hospitall Hilltop News, Wrekin Viewl Woodside Surgery, Wensley Greenl Old Victorian Fryer, Furnace Lanel Top Shop, New Road

You will also find wrekin news at the following places

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Testimonials What our advertisers have to say...


We advertise because...

“ “Advertising in Wrekin News is working very well for us. We get a lot of business from our adverts in the Wrekin News. In fact, it’s the only publication we are advertising in.

A-Z Fitted Interiors

Tel: 01952 258507

3 Tyrone House, Church Street, Wellington, TF1 1DR

Claire at A to Z Kitchen said:


“ “ I like to get a lot of smaller jobs and I fi nd advertising in the Wrekin News works really well for me.

Copeland Electricals

Tel. 01952 404635 / 07866455993

Ketley, Telford

Dave of Copeland Electrical said:


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We have been advertising with the Wrekin News since moving into Wellington in 2007. A very readable print that has gone a long way to branding QA to the people of Wellington and beyond. The Wrekin News is an integral part of our annual advertising strategy.

QA Ironbridge Ltd

Tel. 01952 265577

QA House 2 Haygate Road, Wellington TF1 1SG


“ “Since advertising in Wrekin News we have had more feedback and comments from customers seeing the adverts that any other media advertising.

Telford Travel

Tel. 01952 24718

15 Church Street Wellington TF1 1SG

A spokeswoman for Telford Travel said:

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Part of the Telford and Wrekin trader register

COPELAND ELECTRICALS

TELEPHONE:

l Riviera Travell Newmarket Holidaysl Mercury Directl Saga Cruisesl Just Go Coach Holidaysl Jet 2 Holidaysl Jetset Tours and Flights

Telford Travel, Church Street, Wellington, TF1 1DD

Tel: 01952 247181Email: [email protected]: 83361

TelfordTravel...are pleased to be selling the following:

Your local Home Improvement Specialists

for Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms...

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for Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms...for Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms...

Our services...

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same quality products

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ensuring that your home improvements are to the highest standard and we believe our professional service

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Tel: 01952 258507 www.atozfi ttedinteriors.com

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We have received lettersfrom all five continents

Did you

know.? George Evans has contributed to every issue


Advertising Technical Specification

Artwork supplyWe can accept artwork supplied in the following formats: EPS, TIFF, JPEG and PDF fi les. Please ensure they are saved as high resolution (300dpi) fi les and converted to CMYK colour space. We cannot be held responsible for any colour changes as a result of converting fi les to CMYK. All fonts must be embedded or created into outlines. Artwork can be supplied on disk or emailed to Marina Higgins - [email protected]

1 Full Page 216mm (w) x 303mm (h) with bleed 2 Full Page 198mm (w) x 276mm (h) without bleed3 Half Page 198mm (w) x 136mm (h)4 Quarter Page 97.5mm (w) x 136mm (h)5 Half Page Vertical 97.5mm (w) x 276mm (h)

1 Column - 30.5mm 2 Columns - 64mm


We offer you a

FREEDesign serviceAsk Marina for more details

Advertisement rates Proofs

Full page ........................ £550Half page ....................... £300Quarter page .................. £19510x2 ............................... £1205x2 ................................... £505x1 ................................... £35Discounts for display advertising by agreement

We will supply you with aproof of your advert for your approval before print deadline.

Any queries please call Production Manager Paul Bullock on: 01952 415334 or email: [email protected]

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We campaigned successfully againstparking charges

Did you

know.? We campaigned for the restoration of the Millennium Clock

Dates Publication dates 2014

March 2014 · Issue 179Telephone: 01952 415334 / www.wrekinnews.co.uk / @WrekinNews1

ewsWrekin



AMY’S GOT STARS IN HER EYES!

*Finance subject to status. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Freepost Ford Credit. Deposit allowance only available when financed with Ford Credit. See main advert for more details. Terms and conditions apply. This supersedes all previously advertised manufacturer’s promotions. Vehicles shown for illustration purposes only.

Haybridge Road, Telford. Tel: 01952 641433www.furrows.co.uk

Order now from Furrows Ford for March delivery DepOsitAllOwAnce*

Save up To £2105 AND £1950

Order now from Furrows Ford for March delivery Save up To £2105


WIN WITH THE NEWS!

See page 12 See page 50

See page 52

THREE WELSH TENORS CD’s TO BE WON!

BIRMINGHAMROYALBALLETTICKETSTO BE WON!

WIN YOUR SEAT AT A WILD WEST NIGHT!

WIN WITH THE NEWS! MORETHEATRETICKETSUP FORGRABS!

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Issue No. Issue Month Publication Date

Issue 177 January 2014 Thursday 2 January

Issue 178 February 2014 Wednesday 29 January

Issue 179 March 2014 Wednesday 26 February

Issue 180 April 2014 Wednesday 2 April

Issue 181 May 2014 Wednesday 30 April

Issue 182 June 2014 Wednesday 28 May

Issue 183 July 2014 Wednesday 2 July

Issue 184 August 2014 Wednesday 30 July

Issue 185 September 2014 Wednesday 27 August

Issue 186 October 2014 Wednesday 1 October

Issue 187 November 2014 Wednesday 29 October

Issue 188 December 2014 Wednesday 26 November

Issue 189 January 2015 Friday 2 January 2015

You can pick up your copy of the Wrekin News from our key locations and bulk drop locations on the following monthly publication dates . . .


ADVERTISING MANAGER

Marina [email protected]

EDITOR

Dave Gregory [email protected]

NEWS REPORTER

Martin [email protected]

PRODUCTION

James [email protected]

Bridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1RY

Tel: 01952 415334

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