Shropshire Family Info

14/06/2026

From wobbly steps, to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage. Explore resources and support at Best Start In Life. https://orlo.uk/saf4D

13/06/2026

Drowning Prevention Week educates Children aged 5-17 each June with crucial water safety advice just before the Summer Holidays, when young people are more likely to go outdoors and need these skills.

Learn more and download useful resources via 👉 https://orlo.uk/ZU6lc

12/06/2026

PLEASE SHARE: 📢 Phase 1 of RABI’s Return to School Grant opens this Monday 15 June at 12pm.

Eligible farming families can apply for £200 per school-aged child aged 4–16 to help with back-to-school costs, including uniforms, shoes, bags and supplies.

There are 2,000 grants available in Phase 1, and we expect demand to be high once applications open.

Before applying, please make sure you have:

➡ The number of children you receive Child Benefit for
➡ The amount of your Child Benefit payment
➡ A recent bank statement (from the last 2 months) showing your Child Benefit payment
➡ The number of school-aged children aged 4–16 you’re applying for

🔗 Check eligibility and prepare your documents in advance: https://rabi.org.uk/returntoschool/

Please share with anyone in the farming community who may benefit.

12/06/2026

Cycling is a great way to keep active and boost your wellbeing. Why not plan a bike ride with the family, Shropshire has some great family friendly cycle routes, check them out here: https://orlo.uk/l8lcN

You can find more inspiration and a list of all things cycling on our Family Information Directory: https://orlo.uk/Qzvvx

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11/06/2026

Togetherness online learning pathways are a personal, reflective space to learn about emotional health and better understand your family relationships and wellbeing.

Understanding your own trauma is for anyone who has experienced trauma at any point in their lives, perhaps through loss, bereavement, an accident, or illness. It is also for those who want to support friends or family through trauma. Research shows that by making sense of traumatic events, people can process them and effectively manage triggers.

Understanding your relationships. Why would anyone want to do a course on understanding their relationships? Well, you may want to celebrate it, you may want to give it a bit of an MOT or you may feel your relationship is in need of some attention. Maybe you feel you're drifting, or perhaps things have been difficult lately. You're looking for a way forward.

Shropshire residents can access learning pathways for free using the access code DARWIN18
https://orlo.uk/vpo9e

10/06/2026

Visiting a pick your own fruit farm is a great summer activity for all the family. Check out our list of places in and around Shropshire. Do you know of any more?

🍓 Bellis Brothers Wrexham https://orlo.uk/4t1ON

🍓 Woore Fruit Farm – North Shropshire https://orlo.uk/Gb6nB

🍓 Hungersheath Farm Shop, Market Drayton https://orlo.uk/hMg5U

🍓 Bearstone Fruit Farm - Market Drayton https://orlo.uk/HV53R

🍓 Holly Farm Garden Centre, Prees, Whitchurch https://orlo.uk/TMtdL

🍓 Arscott Farm, Shrewsbury https://orlo.uk/7zE0B

🍓 Grange Farm, Bridgnorth https://orlo.uk/q2rnT

🍓 Essington Farm, WV11 2AZ https://orlo.uk/sR5G5

10/06/2026

This week is Diabetes Week, so let's change how we talk about diabetes.

8 out of 10 people living with diabetes say they’ve faced negative attitudes because of their diabetes - people passing judgement, making sweeping statements, or blaming and shaming people living with diabetes.

You can read more about the week via 👉 https://orlo.uk/JY3c5
If you or your family are in need of diabetes support, you can read more about Shropshire's Diabetes Support group via 👉 https://orlo.uk/58inK

09/06/2026

Attention all Lego fans! Did you know if your child is aged 5-9, you could get a totally FREE Lego Magazine in the post four times a year?

The magazine includes Lego news, games and puzzles, comics, posters, and new Lego sets. You can sign up, and view previous copies here: https://orlo.uk/gaImf

08/06/2026

Love trains? Then the Shrewsbury Model Railway Show is for you. Head over to St Mary's Church in Shrewsbury on Saturday 13 June 2026 between 10am-4pm to see some fantastic model train layouts, exhibits and demonstrations. There will also be trade stalls, food and refreshments available. Entry is free for children under 16 if accompanied by an adult and £10 for adults.

06/06/2026

Don’t forget tomorrow is Open Farm Sun­day (7th June 2026) a day where farms open their doors for you to find out about the sto­ry behind our food and how farm­ing affects our every­day lives.

Some of the farms open include:
🧑‍🌾 Battlefield 1403 Farm
🧑‍🌾 Home Farm Attingham
🧑‍🌾 Great Wollaston Farm
🧑‍🌾 Future Farm at Harper Arms University
🧑‍🌾 Oteley Estate
🧑‍🌾 New Hall Farm
🧑‍🌾 Willowdene Farm

Visit the LEAF website to see which farms are open by you https://orlo.uk/u9XVQ

Open Farm Sunday

Open Farm Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to connect farmers and the public to discover the world of farming and all that farmers do producing food, nurturing nature, and protecting the environment for future generations. Together, let’s make the 20th anniversary of Open Farm Sunday, 7th June 20...