Ellesmere Town Council Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to

Build Exciting New Pump Track.

Ellesmere Town Council is thrilled to announce the launch of a crowdfunding campaign aimed at building a pump track in the town, at Berwyn View. This innovative project, designed to provide a safe and fun environment for riders of all ages and skill levels, will promote active lifestyles, enhance community engagement, and support local youth.

The pump track will feature a series of rollers, berms, and jumps, allowing cyclists, skateboarders, and scooter riders to build skills and have fun in a controlled setting. With the growing popularity of cycling and action sports, this facility will not only serve as a recreational hub but also host local events and competitions, fostering a sense of community and sportsmanship.

"We believe that a pump track will greatly benefit our community by providing a place for kids and adults to enjoy outdoor activities, connect with one another, and stay active," said Paul Goulbourne, Chair of the “Land at Berwyn View working group”. This is an exciting opportunity for us all to come together and invest in our community's future."

Mayor Graham Hutchinson added, "Our youngsters here in Ellesmere have long expressed their desire for just such an amenity and I know that our residents will support the project wholeheartedly so that it will be in operation by Summer this year."

The crowdfunding campaign aims to raise £71,000 to cover the costs of construction, maintenance, and safety features. Supporters can contribute through the “Crowdfund Shropshire, Spacehive” website.

Community members are encouraged to spread the word, share the campaign on social media, and participate in upcoming fundraising events to help bring this project to life. The campaign will run from 17th February to 31st March and every contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference.

Join us in creating a vibrant space for our community to thrive! For more information about the pump track project and how to donate, either use the QR Code below or visit www.spacehive.com/berwyn-view-pump-track-project.

www.spacehive.com/berwyn-view-pump-track-project

Please see below information received from Shropshire Parenting Team:

The Parenting Team will be delivering free Understanding Your Child and Understanding Your Child SEND groups from April 2025 (poster attached).

These 10 week groups aim to:

•             Promote understanding of children’s behaviour within the context of developmental issues

•             Promote the development of parent/child relationship

•             Increase confidence and self-esteem in both parents and children

•             Give parents a strategy for repair when things go wrong

•             Promote reflective, sensitive and effective parenting

We are also offering free SLEEP TIGHT groups from June 2025 (poster attached).

These 5 week workshops cover:

•             Recognising the role of sleep hygiene to improve sleep

•             Identifying causes of sleep issues and appropriate practical strategies to try

•             Completing sleep diaries and identifying potential sleep issues

The Parenting Team | Shropshire Council

The Parenting Team | Shropshire Council (Local Offer/SEND)

NHS Pharmacy First Service

Did you know that the NHS Pharmacy First Service enables children and adults to get convenient access to healthcare advice and treatment where appropriate, for seven common conditions without the potential delay of having to wait for a GP appointment? Accessing the service may mean that can help children feel better and back to school as quickly as possible, as well as supporting parents/carers to also get better if they are unwell with one of the conditions covered under the service.

There is no need to make an appointment; parents or carers can pop into their local Boots pharmacy with their child and ask for help under the service.

Support for the following conditions can be accessed under the service, free of charge (unless NHS prescription charges apply):

Yours sincerely

Kim Baker

Acting Headteacher

*NHS Pharmacy First Service: In pharmacies in England only. Subject to availability. Treatment is subject to suitability assessment. Normal NHS prescription charge rules apply.

The Shropshire Family Information Service (FIS) is a brilliant universal service.

Please see information below from FIS:

The FIS brings together loads of useful, local information for families, to help take the stress out of things like finding:

• Childcare or baby and toddler groups
• Holiday clubs, events and things to do as a family
• Parenting, relationships, and emotional health and wellbeing support
• Cost of Living info and advice

We use our social media channels to bring families news, events and handy information, which links through to our Family Information Directory. Families are welcome to contact us directly for help with anything to do with family life.

1. Follow us on social media. We use social media as a key tool for reaching parents and professionals, so give us a follow and we will follow you back.       

Family Info Service Facebook

Family Info Service Instagram

Family Info Service Twitter

If you have any questions ShropshireFIS@Shropshire.gov.uk

Oneplusone

OnePlusOne are a relationship charity who have devised three digital interventions for parents in conflict. These are programmes of self-help that use Behaviour Modelling Theory to enable change.  They are not suitable for those in abusive relationships but where reciprocal parental conflict is evident, whether parents are together or separated.  Shropshire Council have purchased the licence to allow Shropshire parents free access to these online courses. The flyers attached, may be distributed in digital or printed format, so that parents can sign up to their own account and follow the instructions given.

Shropshire Family Information Service have just launched a monthly newsletter for Shropshire families to help them stay up to date with the latest support available, info and things to do. Signing up is simple, they just need a name and email address. Everyone is welcome to sign up here https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ETDBti03i0O8gmfkx5ZuiWhEJiVfMlVGgDuBSwfdS85UNUsxTk9PS1E0WVlMUk1QNk5VUkg1N1NJQy4u

You can view their first edition here:  https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKSHROPSHIRE/bulletins/37b1d98

Please find attached PACC’s first newsletter of 2024.

Information for parent's/carer's of children on the SEN Register

In this month’s edition you will find:

• PACC’s Annual report
• SEND Transport Update
• Information on STOMP/ STAMP
• Information on The Healthier Together website
• “Being Me”

And much more!