Market Drayton Community Enterprise

MDCE is pleased to announce some positive developments. During the February Trustee meeting, Brian Welti, the High Sheriff of Shropshire with the Town Crier, presented Roy Clayton with a High Sheriff's Award in recognition of his volunteer contributions to the Market Drayton Canal. Additionally, the High Sheriff visited Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School to present an award to Suzanne Edwards (MDCE Trustee) for her efforts with local schools, specifically the School’s Calendar Project. The School’s Calendar Project has received grants from Stronger Together, Tesco, and David Wilson Homes to assist with funding art materials for the school workshops and the public exhibitions. 

Throughout February, the Trustees have been actively engaged, including meetings with the 4AllFoundation and collaborative work with the Grove School to conduct mock interviews.

On Wednesday, April 16th, MDCE hosts the annual Health & Wellbeing Festival, featuring over twenty exhibitors. This year, the event will include the Health Research bus, which provides complimentary advice and consultations on a variety of health issues. The bus will be stationed outside the Town Hall for the duration of the festival.

Roy Clayton, the long term Canal Team Coordinator,  working with a team of nine volunteers, is preparing to pass on the role. If you are interested in coordinating this group moving forward, please contact marketdraytoncommunityenterprise@yahoo.com.

MDCE needs new Trustees and volunteers with IT and website skills to support our latest project. We plan to install an electronic information screen outside the Town Hall to promote local events organized by voluntary and charity organizations. If you can offer a few hours each month for marketing, website development, festival organization, minute-taking, or general support, please meet the Trustees for an informal chat. For more information, contact Market Drayton Community Enterprise.