The Oswestry Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display will take place on Saturday, 3rd November at 7.00pm.
This year Oswestry Borderland Rotary Club and the firefighters have teamed up to arrange a Lantern Parade through the town starting from Festival Square at 6.30pm, and will wind its way along Church Street and up Willow Street to Brogyntyn Park.
Additional fireworks have been purchased and it promises to be the most spectacular display in memory.
The Treble Niners are more
The annual West Mid Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza will be held on Sunday November 4th, 2012, and is set to be bigger and better than ever before.
Gates will open at 2pm for an afternoon and evening of entertainment and enjoyment with:
and more.....
Radio Shropshire's Eric Smith will lead you through proceedings throughout the day and the more
Shropshire’s latest new recruits will be stationed at fire stations across the county. Here they are pictured with their new colleagues receiving their awards after successfully completing eight weeks basic training. They are pictured with Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond and Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority chairman Stuart West at their passing out ceremony.
The following firefighters won awards after completing their with eight week basic training: Top students in their course: more
Dear Resident,
Re: Bonfires
We appreciate that some parts of the community hold un-official communal bonfires. Whilst we do not condone these we do understand that historically these have been run in an appropriate manner and can provide an opportunity for our communities to enjoy a social event together.
We therefore ask that any group or individual planning a bonfire contacts Shrewsbury Town Council on 01743 281 010 with their request which will be considered on the more
The Safer Telford and Wrekin Partnership is once again driving forward its Celebrate Safely Campaign during the fortnight that includes Halloween and Bonfire Night.
To help promote the importance of celebrating safely, Cinderella Pantomime stars such as Mark Two and Jamie Sheen (Ugly sisters) are getting in on the action by helping the Safer Telford & Wrekin Partnership launch this years competition. This will feature on Celebrate Safely postcards that include handy hints and more
The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia are today reminding all road users to take extra care on the roads as the clocks change this weekend.
As nights get darker it is increasingly more difficult for motorists to see other road users. Pedestrians are being encouraged to think about their presence on the roads and wear high visibility clothing and reflective material and to always use pedestrian crossings where possible. Cyclists should also think about more
A chef, company director, mine geologist and a supermarket baker are among the latest “on call” firefighter recruits to pass out from basic training with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
They join a total of 21 newly trained retained firefighters with a variety of jobs including an accountant, security officer, landscape gardener, factory worker, farmer, welder, fire control operator, gym instructor, waiter, café worker, special needs and care workers.
Their ages range from more
Activities will start at 3:30pm finishing at 7:30pm after a spectacular fireworks display on the Windmill Primary School field.
With rides to entertain all, from Kids to the true Thrill Seekers!
Free Admission Parking £2.00 per car
Fun Fair opens at 6.00pm
Bonfire Lighting around 7.00pm, followed later by Fireworks
Due to Health and Safety restrictions people will not be allowed to bring their own sparklers or fireworks. Those that do will have them confiscated. more
Shropshire firefighters put their lives “on the line” for his sister – and in return Sam Smith has now joined their ranks and become a retained firefighter at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Sam was just 18-years-old when he was forced to jump out of a top floor bedroom window as fire rampaged through his Shrewsbury home. He broke his back in the fall and probably would not have survived if he hadn’t jumped.
His sister Laura was seconds away from dying when highly trained more
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