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February Half-Term Activities Review

All Sports Coaching Academy Free ‘Taster’ Drop-In Sessions

Dates: Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th February

Session Times:
10:15 – 11:15am
12:15 – 1:15pm
1:45 – 2:45pm

Activities Available:

  • Sport Sessions: For ages 11-18 years old
  • Art & Craft: Activities for all ages

‘All You Need Is Love’ Event

Took place Friday 14th Feb onwards
‘Bring and Make Hearts’ – 10am-3pm
Location: Halfway House Pavilion Hub On the Wrekin

Special Events

Pete Hartley Electric Violinist

Saturday 22nd Feb
Time: Approximately 11am – 1pm

Wrekin Walk – ‘Wrekin Paths Less Travelled’

Thursday 20th Feb
Meet: 1:30pm at Halfway House Pavilion
Walk: 2pm – 3pm
Includes the Wrekin top, learn about Wrekin History & Myths

Important Notes for Walk:
– Suitable for ages 18+ years
– Please wear hiking boots and appropriate walking wear
– Learn about Wrekin History & Myths during the walk

 

January 2025

Wrekin Wellness Summit

LISTEN: Wrekin Wellness Summit launches at Halfway House

Last week, the picturesque Wrekin hillside came alive with the inaugural Wrekin Wellness Summit, a four-day celebration of health and active living that transformed the Community Pavilion Hub into a vibrant wellbeing destination.

From 15th to 18th January, visitors braved the winter weather to explore a diverse range of health and fitness initiatives, both indoors and in the stunning natural surroundings. Local organisations and wellbeing experts shared valuable resources and connected with community members, creating a welcoming atmosphere of learning and inspiration.

The summit culminated in a memorable Saturday finale featuring the unveiling of “The Wrekin Community Voices & Art Showpiece” by Caris Jackson, followed by an energetic Leo Loco Circus Skills workshop that delighted visitors of all ages. Throughout the event, the Café Kiosk provided refreshments to keep visitors energised and warm.

Despite challenging January conditions, the summit successfully brought together fitness enthusiasts, wellbeing professionals, and curious locals, establishing what may become an annual tradition for the Wrekin community. The free-to-attend event demonstrated our commitment to promoting accessible health and wellbeing opportunities for all residents.

VIEW: Artwork of Wrekin memories unveiled at rest stop after charity takeover
Gallery Snapshots
Marvyn and Simon Telford and Wrekin, Safer, Stronger Communities with Blaine Yellow Ribbon
Emma Health Improvement, Tom Currie Chair of Yellow Ribbon, Michelle HealthyLifestyles and Kerry Lingden Davies
Tom Currie with Amy and Jess from Energize
Roz, Pneuma Affinity, Fabrizio, Cllr Paul Davies and YR CEO Pauline Mack

Wellness Summit Launch

Tim YR Trustee, with Tina healthy Lifestyles and Lesley Jewell
Kathryn, Shropshire Wildlife
Mark Chester, Tree Academy, with Kathryn wildlife discussing nature themes

TINA –  AGE UK

LESLEY-COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

Yellow Ribbon is proud to be partnering with NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

Pauline Mack Yellow Ribbon and Halfway House CEO with Jane Morris promoting your voice matters in keeping well, healthy & active

Shropshire Live

Wrekin Wellness Summit launches at Halfway House

The 100 Challenge

 Pete Heap is a military veteran and made his 100th Wrekin Climb15th Dec. Raising funds for Telford Mind Veteran Cafes. Yellow Ribbon HalfwayHouse were pleased to host this tremendous achievement with the attendance of Deputy Mayor Reg Snell of Wellington Town Council  Cllr Raj Mehta Cabinet Member, Armed Forces Covenant and Jonathan Lee Engineering Recruitment

CHRISTMAS SMILE

Yellow Ribbon Halfway House are grateful of donations provided by Christmas Smile for our children and young people visiting us on the Wrekin. Congratulations for their achievements to get to Halfway House and event to the top of the Wrekin.

Shropshire star

‘A truly magical experience’ Life-size nativity scene unveiled halfway up the Wrekin wins high praise

December 2024

Christmas At  The Pavilion 

Nativity Carol Singing

 

CIRCUS PERFORMANCE 

&

WORKSHOP 

 

Leo Loco performing the fire show

SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE

Yellow Ribbon are supporting Shropshire Cat Rescue for fund-raising

Children and young people are being asked to think of a gift that rescue cats would like for Christmas

Halfway House looks forward to hosting more events for this good cause in 2025

Genevieve Tudor BBC Radio Shropshire
Jane Jarman Volunteer Coordinator Health and Wellbeing raising awareness of Feed the Birds volunteering to increase opportunities for regular social contact
Deputy Mayor Eileen Callear with Caris Jackson
A great day here...core group now coming together developing Christmas Nativity and Youth Outdoor Experience. Laura, Maureen, Rob James, Christian, Leo Loco and Tracy
Deputy Mayor Reg Snell