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SHREWSBURY TOURISM ASSOCIATION PART TIME JOB
JOB DESCRIPTION
SHREWSBURY TOURISM ASSOCIATION, which is taking on the role of the town’s major tourism organisation is seeking a part time member of staff to cope with the extra work load that the new responsibility will entail.
The directors of Shrewsbury Tourism Association share a love of Shrewsbury and the belief that tourism is one of the major factors in the future prosperity of the town centre and surrounding area.
It is envisaged and open to negotiations that to begin with the post will be one day, 1.5 days or 2 days per week and will entail the following:
- Increase of membership
- Promoting the image of Shrewsbury Tourism
- PR work, Radio Shrewsbury, local news outlets, newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, social media
- Develop tourism opportunities
- Delivery of pamphlets
- Attendance at Board meetings
- Shrewsbury Tourism Association preparations eg
- railway companies communications
- coach companies and trade fairs
- conference and function room initiations
- Severn Way
- Brochure and town centre map
- Film and Television opportunities
Shrewsbury Tourism Association’s office is adjacent to the railway station and is shared with Sabrina Boats. The successful candidate will be expected to work with the directors of the company and use their own initiative.
The pay is £55.00 per day. Please send CV, a covering letter outlining details of work experience and personal skills to connorpr@hotmail.com including a recent photo.
Halls Commercial Department Shrewsbury in June’s Shropshire Magazine
Halls Commercial Department Shrewsbury, Celebrates its
First Anniversary – coverage in the June’s Shropshire
Magazine
To mark their first anniversary, Halls Commercial hosted a special celebratory property seminar at their headquarters in Shrewsbury alongside Dyke Yaxley last Thursday. The evening was supported by sponsors including Watson Watson, Handelsbanken, Henshalls Insurance Brokers, ASK Mobile Phones and Prince Rupert Hotel and raised over one thousand pounds for Hope House Children’s Hospice.
The Mayor of Shrewsbury Beverley Baker, Daniel Kawczynski MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham, Area Fundraising Manager for Hope House, Vanessa Thomas and the county’s business community were among the guests who joined James Evans from Halls Commercial, Peter Willcock, Managing Director of Halls and Laurie Riley, Managing Director of Dyke Yaxley.
The evening was opened by Daniel Kawczynski MP and featured interesting speaker topics focusing on the property investment market, with contributions from Watson Watson and joint hosts Dyke Yaxley. Guests were treated to champagne and delicious canapés as they enjoyed music from the very talented Alice Lloyd Brown and an auction of promises with prize donations from Dyke Yaxley, Greehous, JT Hughes, Henry Tudor House, ASK Mobile Phones, Hatfields and Select a Skip.
Taxation experts from accountants Dyke Yaxley, commercial property specialists from solicitors Watson and Watson were on hand to highlight key legal and accounting issues as well as the full range of Halls experts from Commercial Property, Agriculture to Fine Art.
Hope House Children’s Hospices provide vital care and support to terminally ill babies, children and young people and their families across Shropshire, Mid- and North Wales.
They are currently supporting over 650 families and respite care is being provided to over 300 terminally ill local children both at the hospices – Hope House in Shropshire and Ty Gobaith in North Wales – and in the families’ own homes. Other families access their bereavement support and counselling services.
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Hold Amy’s hand
JOURNALIST AMY WATTS’ CANCER BATTLE
Amy Watts is a well-known celeb journalist that many of you may have worked with over the past 10 years.
Amy needs a hand to hold. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in August. It has already spread to her liver. She’s 37. Amy’s been having gruelling chemotherapy and now needs an operation. Her medical care is going to be expensive and if you are reading this, she needs your support.
Please visit holdamyshand.com and get in touch if you can help. We need to raise £100k for medical care and living expenses. Any auction prize, donation, memorabilia, just anything to give Amy a chance, would mean the world.
To find out more about her situation please check out the Facebook group below:
https://m.facebook.com/holdamyshand or Amy’s fundraising website: www.holdamyshand.com Alternatively please follow her Twitter account: @holdamyshand and #holdamyshand
Amy Watts, holdamyshand, need to raise money for Amy Watts, CRUK
Liz Hurley and Charlotte Radford drop in for local carol concert at Upton Cressett
My new client actress Charlotte Radford and Liz Hurley, attended a charity carol service held in the grounds of Upton Cressett Hall, near Bridgnorth, Shroshire.
As well as joining in with carol singing, the actresses also did a reading during the service, socialised with some of the 120 guests and posed for homely pictures around a Christmas tree inside the stately hall.
Liz Hurely said it was “always a pleasure” to visit the county, and relived happy memories of a winter visit two years ago when snow was “up to her knees”.
Launch of Middlefarm Press in November issue of Shropshire Magazine
Hot Yoga hits Shropshire in today’s Shropshire Star
Hot yoga hits Shropshire, great piece on My Soul Space it today’s Shropshire Star www.mysoulspace.co.uk
Give Up Clothes For Good exhibition by world famous photographer Jason Bell
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Give Up Clothes for Good campaign, TK Maxx and Cancer Research UK are hosting an exclusive exhibition of works by world famous photographer Jason Bell. I arrived at the Pall Mall Galleria and was proud to see my PR campaign from 2014s Give Up Clothes for Good campaign on display.
Give Up Clothes For Good encourages donating your old clothes to raise money for children’s cancers.
http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/512015/Jerry-Hall-shows-off-her-youthful-looks-at-Cancer-Research-and-TK-Maxx-charity-launch
Launched in 2004, Give Up Clothes For Good is a biannual campaign based on encouraging people to clear out their wardrobes and donate quality unwanted clothes and household items to raise money for the treatment and cure of childhood cancers. The donated items are collected from TK Maxx stores and later sold across the network of CRUK stores.
I needed to come up with a witty and motivating call to action that encouraged the whole nation to take part in the biggest clothes collection ever. We took the double meaning of ‘Give Up Clothes For Good’ to suggest we all go naked for a good cause. A simple proposition that would guarantee stand out across all media. In order to engage the public and ensure extensive coverage, we set about contacting a host of celebrities to pose for some very tasteful and modest, naked themed shots, playing on the campaign strapline ‘Bare as you Dare’. Celebrities including Jade Jagger, Bruno Tonioli, Liz McLarnon, Sol Campbell, Lucy Benjamin, Julia Bradbury, James Anderson, Christopher Biggins, Kate Walsh all ‘dared to bare’ For the cameras in aid of raising valuable funds for charity and encourage the public to
strip their wardrobes bare too.
Whilst I was confident that images of naked celebrities shot by renowned celebrity photographer Jason Bell would provide us with a compelling news pictures, we also felt that the campaign project merited a pre awareness launch and a series of regional launches around the country that would serve to maximize awareness.
During the pre awareness stage TK Maxx, HomeSense and Cancer Research UK teamed up with online auction site eBay for a celebrity clothing auction. I set about contacting celebrities – Sharon Osbourne, Duffy, David Walliams, Jade Jagger, Tyra Banks, Nicky Hilton, Rupert Grint, Leighton Meester and the Duchess of York are just some of the celebrities who pledged an item. The team got busy selling in to fashion bloggers, showbiz desks and celebrity titles.
A week before the media launch day on April 6th the celebrity images were seeded with Press Association and Heat magazine offered the magazine exclusive. Over the Easter bank holiday weekend, the national picture desks and showbiz desks were spoken to in order to ensure the messaging and campaign credits were correct. National and regional sites were targeted, as well as relevant fashion blogs, entertainment and lifestyle outlets. encourage bag drops.
Local celebrities across six key regions with high regional media density also helped drive awareness. Regional photo-calls took place on launch day with local talent wearing a large Give Up Clothes For Good bag including Paul Potts in Cardiff, TV presenter Amanda Hamilton in Edinburgh, Ex Gladiator in Leeds, BBC Midlands presenter Suzanne Virdee in Birmingham and Orlaith McCallister in Belfast, as well as a photocall in Southampton. The team got busy selling in the pictures to regional targets. Inorder to target the fashion press, we worked with Jade Jagger who carried out interviews for Stylist and Stella. In addition we secured interviews with Bruno Tonilio in OK Magazine, Kate Walsh in Closer.
To keep the momentum going throughout the three week campaign and to encourage bag donations we scheduled regional activity during this time, including ‘naked’ radio drops using two naturists from Living’s ‘Four Weddings’ Fame in the final week.
TK Maxx, HomeSense and CRUK have smashed the 2008 till point donations revealing £258,097.65 worth of donations.
On Monday 5th April, the pictures and press release were issued under embargo to all national and regional newspapers and all major online outlets, supported by an aggressive call round.
The following morning I had secured newspaper coverage within The Sun, Daily Mirror, Metro, Daily Record, Daily Star, Daily Mail, The Times, Daily Telegraph.
The story was also successful in reaching newspaper websites including The Sun Online, Daily Mirror Online, Metro Online, Daily Mail Online, and The Daily Telegraph Online, as well as a fully credited.
Other key outlets secured include BBC Entertainment News, Sky News, Yahoo! and MSN, all crediting TK Maxx, HomeSense and Cancer Research UK. Online coverage continued to mount throughout the day, with stories appearing on online outlets.
The campaign became part of the ‘naked’ zeitgeist and discussions on Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and articles in the Evening Standard ‘Naked London’ affiliated TK Maxx and CR-UK with the story. As well as TV presenter Kate Walsh talking about the campaign on Live At Studio Five and Liz McClarnon on The Wright Stuff.
Total coverage
149 clips
£582,888 AVE
100,090,554 Circulation
House of The Rising Sun Restaurant Review in this month’s Shropshire Magazine
Connor PR specialist in launch and event PR has secured a fantastic review in this month’s Shropshire Magazine for client House of the Rising Sun, in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
and Australia’s strong ties with Japan also help determine the taste and style.
ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA SPECIALIST CONNOR PR WORKING WITH SPORT RELIEF
SPORTS PERSONALITIES BAKE UP SOME FUN FOR SPORT RELIEF
Ten of Britain’s favourite sport stars have joined teams and swapped their boxing gloves for oven gloves in a fun-packed photo shoot for Sport Relief 2014.
For those wanting to ‘sport’ a new look in the kitchen, British pottery maker, Emma Bridgewater, has created two limited edition aprons for Sport Relief. One of the designs will be presented each night to the winner of ‘The Great Sport Relief Bake Off’ and both designs are available to buy exclusively from Sport Relief official partners – brands-for-less homeware retailer, HomeSense, and TK Maxx stores, TKmaxx.com and sportrelief.com for £12.99 with at least £6.50 going to Sport Relief.
Those championing the campaign are (pictured left to right): Olympic gymnast, Louis Smith MBE; World Champion boxer, Amir Khan; Team GB Olympic Judo athlete, Ashley McKenzie; Paralympic table tennis player, Will Bayley; Sky Sports News presenter, Kirsty Gallacher; Dan Whiston from TV’s Dancing on Ice; Olympic short track speed skater, Elise Christie; Boxer, Natasha Jonas; Wasps and England rugby player, James Haskell and Channel 4 racing presenter, Emma Spencer.
Since 2002, Sport Relief has raised over £195million. As one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives. The money raised from apron sales will be used to help transform the lives of some of the poorest and most disadvantaged people – both on your doorstep in the UK and around the world. So join in the fun and games and be sure to grab a limited edition Emma Bridgewater apron before they’re all scone!
Sky Sports News Presenter, Kirsty Gallacher said: “By purchasing these great Sport Relief aprons you’ll be doing your bit to help raise millions of pounds to help people who need it most – both on your doorstep in the UK and around the world. I urge everyone to join in the fun and games this Sport Relief. Let’s raise as much money as we possibly can for this great cause.”
Amir Khan added: “Please shop till you drop and purchase these fabulous Sport Relief Aprons from HomeSense & TK Maxx stores. I hope the Emma Bridgewater aprons will carry the Sport Relief message into thousands of homes and help transform the lives of some of the poorest and most disadvantaged people. Together let’s make this the best Sport Relief year ever.”
Louis Smith said: “I’m urging everyone to get down to HomeSense and TK Maxx stores to purchase one of Emma Bridgewater’s Sport Relief aprons. The campaign has received overwhelming support from well-known sports personalities across the country and is perfectly placed to get the nation joining in the fun and games. I am extremely proud to be involved and hope with your help Sport Relief 2014 receives the support it deserves”.
Don’t miss out on your very own limited edition Emma Bridgewater apron and help raise money for Sport Relief 2014, from HomeSense, TK Maxx stores, TKMaxx.com and sportrelief.com
Details and Prices:
£12.99 with at least £6.50 going to Sport Relief
Apron featured on ‘The Great Sport Relief Bake Off’
Entertainment specialist Connor PR working with Sport Relief, Connor PR working with Emma Bridgewater, Connor PR working with HomeSense, Connor PR working with TK Maxx
Connor PR working with Paramount Pictures, in association with Empire Film Distribution on The Reef 2:High Tide, the stunning new animation film
The following celebrities attended a celebrity screening of the brand new animation film The Reef 2: High Tide at The Soho Hotel from Paramount Pictures, in association with Empire Film Distribution. The event was organised by Connor PR, specialists in event PR.
Gillian McKeith and her daughters, Skylar and Afton. Patsy Palmer and her children Fenton, Emilia and Bertie. Jessie Wallace and her daughter Tallulah. Carrie Grant and family. Towie star Billi Mucklow and her nephew. Maisie Smith (Tiffany in EastEnders). Devon Higgs (Morgan in EastEnders). Kevin Adams, Charlie Brooks and her daughter Kiki.
The Stunning New Animation Film by Director Mark A.Z. Dippe, starring Drake Bell, Fran Drescher, Andy Dick and Frankie Jonas
With fast paced action, striking CGI animation and vibrant characters, this is the ultimate feel good animation film, perfect for all the family
Charlie Brooks attended a VIP screening of new animation film ‘The Reef 2: High Tide’ out on national release October 25th, Soho Hotel, London
Devon Higgs who plays Morgan in EastEnders
attended a VIP screening of new animation film ‘The Reef 2: High Tide’
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Billi Mucklow
attended a VIP screening of new animation film ‘The Reef 2: High Tide’
Gillian McKeith and daughters
Carry Grant with her daughters and friends
Maisie Smith who plays Tiffany in EastEnders
attended a VIP screening of new animation film ‘The Reef 2: High Tide’
Jessie Wallace
attended a VIP screening of new animation film ‘The Reef 2: High Tide’