Shropshire cricket fans were treated to a feast of fine cricket as Birmingham Bears proved popular visitors to Bridgnorth for two Twenty20 friendlies against the county Captained by experienced England star Ian Bell, the Bears won the day’s opening match by 13 runs before also claiming victory in game two in front of a good-sized crowd, […]
Aston Villa football legend Brian Little was special guest as the Crossbar Foundation, a Shropshire charity, held a ball to mark its successful first year. The former Villa player and manager, pictured, attended the fund-raising evening at the Wroxeter Hotel, near Shrewsbury, and spoke about his career when interviewed by comedian Bill Woolland, the compere. […]
Dave Edwards has issued a rallying call in support of a charity family fun day this weekend which will see him pull on a Shrewsbury Town shirt once more. The Wolves and Wales international midfielder, who started his career with Shrewsbury, will line up for a Town legends team at the Shrewsbury Sports Village on […]
Shropshire football star Billy Jones has delighted three local children’s charities by buying them a kit to wear in a special match against a team of Shrewsbury Town Legends later this month. The Sunderland defender has offered his support to the Harry Johnson Trust, Little Rascals Foundation and Crossbar Foundation, for which he is a […]
Professional golfer David Wells has teed off for an exciting new career by becoming the latest addition to the team at Shropshire company Q Financial Services. He has been appointed as a newly-qualified mortgage and insurance advisor by the company, based in Telford, whose directors include Wolves footballer Dave Edwards. It represents a change in […]
A Shropshire business has clinched a deal with major global company New Balance to supply teamwear across the UK. The exclusive licence, which covers various sectors, has been awarded by the footwear and sportswear giants to Jamie Stewart, the director of Shrewsbury-based EZ Teamsports Limited, trading as New Balance Team Sports UK. Initially focusing on […]
Shropshire will give debuts to three players including former Worcestershire paceman Chris Russell when they begin their Unicorns Knockout Trophy campaign against Staffordshire at Shrewsbury’s London Road on Sunday. Youth will also be given a chance to shine with teenagers Dillon Pennington, the Shrewsbury all-rounder, and Walmley wicketkeeper George Hargrave both introduced to a side […]
Shropshire tennis clubs will embrace the overwhelming success of the first year of Tennis for Kids by serving up a host of free tennis sessions for county youngsters starting this month. More than 13,000 children nationwide took advantage of the Lawn Tennis Association’s initiative to introduce children aged between five and eight to the sport […]
A launch event to kickstart a new Shropshire charity set up by football star Dave Edwards to help children with disabilities has raised more than £12,500. Just over 200 guests attended the fundraising ball for the Little Rascals Foundation at Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow – which was hosted by TV sports presenter Jacqui Oatley; and […]
A team of Shrewsbury Town football legends are to pull on blue and amber shirts for a very special charity extravaganza in May. An impressive line-up of Town old boys, including Tony Kelly, Steve Cross, John McGinlay, Jimmy Quinn and Dave Edwards, will play in the must-see match at the Shrewsbury Sports Village. It will […]