Community Resource

Hearing Loss Hub - Bridgnorth
2026-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Bridgnorth Library; 67 Listley Street, Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts, United Kingdom
Community Resource hosts a number of Hearing Loss Support Hubs around the county. These hubs are staffed by Audiology-trained volunteers and are suitable for NHS hearing aid wearers who need:
* Hearing aids retubed
* Battery collection
* Advice on hearing care
Appointments for the hubs must be pre-booked – please contact us on 01743 360641 to reserve your place.
If you need help with your hearing aid and you have obtained your aid through the hospital audiology service you can attend one of their community clinics across the county. Please click here for details. All appointments with Audiology must be booked in advance.

Care & Share (dementia support groups) - Shrewsbury
2026-02-27 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-13 12:30 - 15:30 | St Peter’s Church Hall, Abbey, United Kingdom
Our Care and Share groups offer a friendly place to enjoy a fun afternoon and meet others. Open to everyone, including those with mild to moderate dementia and their family carers. There is a per person fee for attending the group which covers the costs of activities, refreshments, the venue and the facilitator.
For more information, please contact Community Resource by calling 01743 360641 or emailing enquiries@community-resource.org.uk .

Move to Thrive - for people with dementia & their carers
2026-02-26 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-02-24 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-02-19 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-02-17 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-02-12 13:30 - 14:45 | Oakengates
Move to Thrive provides movement to music activity sessions especially for people with dementia and their carers. Led by a qualified instructor with refreshments before and after each session allowing time for social interaction, sessions are held weekly in a venue in Oakengates.
Sessions are £5 per person with dementia per session (carers are free). If you need support to attend the sessions, please ask about our trained support workers who can accompany you to the sessions.
Booking is essential, call 01743 360641 or email enquiries@community-resource.org.uk

Health & Safety Premises Management online training
2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 | via Zoom – link tbc
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Musketeers & Maidens - Shrewsbury social group for adults with disabilities
2026-02-25 12:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-18 12:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-11 12:00 - 15:30 | The Grange Centre, Mount Pleasant Road, Harlescott, United Kingdom
The Musketeers and Maidens Friendship Group meets weekly and takes part in activities such as Extend, Boccia and arts and crafts. There is plenty of tea, the chance to chat and lots of laughter!
To find out more, please call 01743 360641.

Building a Case for Support Training
2026-02-25 09:30 - 16:30 | Telford – Venue TBC
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Sight Loss Opportunity Group - Shrewsbury
2026-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Shrewsbury United Reformed Church (Coleham Head, Sy3 7 Shrewsbury, SY3 7BJ, United Kingdom)
We provide information and support for people with sight loss living in Shropshire as well as facilitating four Sight Loss Opportunity Groups (or ‘SLOG’s!) in Shropshire. The SLOGs offer all kinds of interesting and adventurous activities to encourage people who have sight loss to keep active, stay confident, meet and make new friends and have some fun.
To find out more, please contact 01743 342168 or email shls@community-resource.org.uk
Held in United Reform Church SY3 7BJ

Care & Share (dementia support groups) - Albrighton
2026-02-20 12:30 - 15:30 | Albrighton Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Albrighton, United Kingdom

Hearing Loss Hub - Wem
2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Wem Library, 3 High Street, Wem, United Kingdom

Date change for this month only Hearing Loss Hub - Market Drayton
2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 51 Market Drayton Library Cheshire Street, Market Drayton West, United Kingdom

Arthritis Awareness - Market Drayton (Private Event)
2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Market Drayton Care & Share, Charter Court, Smithfield Road, Market Drayton
Arthritis Awareness
Have you been diagnosed with arthritis? Do you know someone or care for someone with arthritis? To find out more about how to manage the condition, come to our Arthritis Awareness event.
The session includes:
An informative presentation about osteoarthritis with a focus on self-management and pain relief techniques
A recorded Q&A session on osteoarthritis with Dr Anne O’Brien, Keele University
Information on local and online physical activity opportunities
Information on resources which provide arthritis and pain management support
Free 30 minute chair-based exercise taster
Places are limited, so please book in advance by phoning the Community Resource team on 01743 360641 or email healthevents@community-resource.org.uk and we will contact you to discuss the details.
Attendance is free but charitable donations are gratefully received.

Care & Share (dementia support groups) - Market Drayton
2026-02-17 12:30 - 15:30 | Charter Court, Market Drayton East, United Kingdom

Hearing Loss Hub - Shrewsbury
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Shrewsbury Library Castle Gates, Quarry and Coton Hill, United Kingdom

Hearing Loss Hub - Bridgnorth
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Bridgnorth Library (Listley Street, Town Centre, Bridgnorth, England, WV16 4AW, United Kingdom)

Sight Loss Opportunity Group - Ludlow
2026-02-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Ludlow Library (7/9/Parkway, Corve St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PG, United Kingdom)
We provide information and support for people with sight loss living in Shropshire as well as facilitating four Sight Loss Opportunity Groups (or ‘SLOG’s!) in Shropshire. The SLOGs offer all kinds of interesting and adventurous activities to encourage people who have sight loss to keep active, stay confident, meet and make new friends and have some fun.
To find out more, please contact 01743 342168 or email shls@community-resource.org.uk

Healthy Eating - Oswestry
2026-02-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Eastern Oswestry Community Centre (Cabin Ln, Oswestry, England, SY11 2LQ, United Kingdom)
Healthy Eating Awareness 2.5 hours
We all know that a healthy diet is essential for a healthy mind and body but what exactly is a healthy diet?
Our Healthy Eating Awareness session can help!
The event includes:
* an overview of the Eatwell Plate Guide and How to read food labels by NHS dietitians
* Ultra-processed foods, sugar addiction and food myth busting
* Prediabetes; symptoms and explanation
* Gentle Exercises – with our trained and qualified instructor, you will be guided in gentle exercise for 30 minutes
Email the events team for further information or to book.
healthevents@community-resource.org.uk

Data Protection Regulations online training
2026-02-12 13:00 - 15:00 | via Zoom – link tbc
Who should attend:
This course is aimed at staff and volunteers who are new to data protection and need to understand their responsibilities.
Overview:
This course aims to teach the basic obligations of data protection and ensure organisations feel confident that they are following best practice as well as the law. This course will also provide an overview of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) and its impact on data use and storage.
This course will also cover
• Understanding the legislation
• Understanding the principles of data protection
• Best practice in how to keep data secure and what rights individuals have
• Know when data can and can’t be shared
• How data protection is enforced and what happens when data breaches occurs

Hearing Loss Hub - Madeley
2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Madeley Library (21 Russell Square, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5BB, United Kingdom)

Let's Talk Falls - Whitchurch
2026-02-11 13:30 - 16:00 | Sandstone Brook Care Home, 169 Wrexham Road, Whitchurch North, United Kingdom
Let’s Talk Falls
Delivered by knowledgeable professionals, the session includes:
* A short informative film
* Two methods of how to get up safely from the floor after a fall
* A Falls Plan – a talk and planning to ensure your home is safe
* Calling for help
* Gentle Exercises – with our trained and qualified instructor, you will be guided in gentle exercise for 30 minutes
Email the events team for further information or to book.
healthevents@community-resource.org.uk

Hearing Loss Hub - Whitchurch
2026-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Watergate Centre. Church and Community Centre in the Heart of Whitchurch. 5 Watergate Street, Whitchurch North, United Kingdom

Let's Talk Falls - Bridgnorth
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Bridgnorth Library (Listley Street, Town Centre, Bridgnorth, England, WV16 4AW, United Kingdom)
Let’s Talk Falls Sessions – 2½ hours
Delivered by knowledgeable professionals, the session includes:
* A short informative film
* Two methods of how to get up safely from the floor after a fall
* A Falls Plan – a talk and planning to ensure your home is safe
* Calling for help
* Gentle Exercises – with our trained and qualified instructor, you will be guided in gentle exercise for 30 minutes
Places are limited, so please book in advance by phoning the Community Resource team on 01743 360641 or email healthevents@community-resource.org.uk and we will contact you to discuss the details. Attendance is free but charitable donations are gratefully received.

Let's Talk Falls - Bridgnorth
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Bridgnorth Library (Listley Street, Town Centre, Bridgnorth, England, WV16 4AW, United Kingdom)
Let’s Talk Falls Sessions – 2.5 hours
Delivered by knowledgeable professionals, the session includes:
* A short informative film
* Two methods of how to get up safely from the floor after a fall
* A Falls Plan – a talk and planning to ensure your home is safe
* Calling for help
* Gentle Exercises – with our trained and qualified instructor, you will be guided in gentle exercise for 30 minutes
Email the events team for further information or to book.
healthevents@community-resource.org.uk

ON HOLD Hearing Loss Hub - Telford and Wrekin's Independent Living Centre (ILC)
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Telford and Wrekin’s Independent Living Centre (ILC), 3A Overdale, Lawley and Overdale, United Kingdom
