We would like to say the Women’s Taster day at Oswestry Fire station on Saturday 26 October with a follow on the job related tests at Telford in December was a huge success. It was held to encourage women to consider careers as retained fire-fighters, and was advertised in the local press, radio and leaflet drops.

Are you a group or small organisation that supports minority, diversity or ethnic groups? If so you may be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £300 to support projects and events that benefit target groups such as:

• Black, Minority and Ethnic groups including Gypsies and Travellers
• Gender
• Lesbian Gay Bisexual
• Age
• Disability
• Religion and Belief
• Transgender

Please see the attached flyer for further information.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is now a partner in the Age Action Alliance along with dozens of organisations from across the voluntary, private and public sectors who are coming together to celebrate the lives of older people and address the challenges of our ageing society.

The Age Action Alliance was launched on the 30 September to coincide with Older People’s Day celebrations and will work together to improve the lives of older people and help transform communities into better places to grow older.