 
The year was 2000. We had survived the millennium bug, Britney was top of the charts with ‘Oops I did it again’ and a ticket to see Gladiator or Castaway at the cinema cost £4.40. But the most important event in 2000 was obviously the creation of Shropshire Family Information Service!
Did you know over the last 25 years the team have responded to an astonishing 150,000 requests for information, and we are fast approaching 10,000 followers across our social media accounts!
We are a free to use service dedicated to serving all families in Shropshire, regardless of their circumstances. Providing you with the info you need to make informed decisions, access essential resources, and connect with local services.
No question is too small, so get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ShropshireFIS@Shropshire.gov.uk, use our online family information request form to request info on different topics of interest or message us through social media.
Having a baby is exciting, but it is also natural to feel a little nervous about how your life and relationships will change.
Family Foundations is a free, online group that can help you prepare and feel confident for the changes ahead.
The next group starts on Thursday 19 June 2025, 4pm-5.30pm and runs for four weeks. It is open to all Shropshire residents who are pregnant and their partners.
Shropshire has a proud history of farming, have you ever wondered how food gets from the field to your plate?
Sunday 8 June 2025 is Open Farm Sunday. Farms across the county will be opening their doors so you can find out about the story behind our food and how farming affects our everyday lives.
Each event and farm is unique. Activities range from machinery displays, tractor and trailer rides, through to demonstrations, nature walks and much more! Visit the LEAF website to see which farms are open by you, or have a virtual farm visit instead:
Do you know any young filmmakers aged 13-19 with a powerful story idea just waiting to be shared? Could their vision inspire others? If so, encourage them to enter Time to Inspire.
This exciting and educational competition aims to engage students and help them develop their creative skills and imaginations with the aim of designing a hand-drawn storyboard based on what inspires them – something unique to each young person.
The aim is simple: submit a storyboard for a short film (live action – no animations please – and with a max length of 2 minutes 30 seconds) and Into Film will support one winning entry to bring their inspirational storyboard to life as a completed film.
Entries can be created by groups of up to 6 people, or by individuals. (Note: individuals will need to recruit friends to assist with the filmmaking process should their entry be chosen as the winner).
Entrants have until Monday 28 July 2025 (for postal entries) or midday on Wednesday 30 July (for email entries) to submit their storyboards.
Shropshire Early Help are looking for young people who are interested in taking part in the recruitment of those people who provide support to children, young people and families. You will:
– design interview questions,
– sit on our interview panels, or
– meet candidates in a more informal setting and give feedback about them.
Every family at some point in their lives needs a little bit of extra help and support. Being involved in this recruitment process means you can have a real say and a real impact on the people that will support you and your loved ones, and the way these services are delivered.
Training will take place at the Guildhall, Shrewsbury on Tuesday 27 May 2025, 1.45pm – 4.30pm.
If you are interested in taking part, please contact Becky.Wells@shropshire.gov.uk or tel: 07811 971998.
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