Wem Swimming and Lifestyle Centre, which operates Wem pool on behalf of the community, has invited MP Owen Paterson to speak about Brexit and Shropshire.

The North Shropshire MP will address a meeting at Soulton Hall, Wem, on Friday at 6.30pm.

Local people are invited to attend and join Wem mayor Councillor Edward Towers.

Meanwhile, Wem Swimming and Lifestyle Centre members are currently raising money to upgrade gym and viewing area facilities through a community share offer, now extended until March 1.

Fifty-four shareholders have raised £12,000 since September 1, towards a total of £40,000 – and Wem people are invited to participate in this community venture.

Cadi Price, from the group, said: ‘Keeping fit and healthy has never been more important than at the present.

“Wem Swimming and Lifestyle Centre has a great track record in this respect and its work will be much enhanced by the extended facilities.”

n Anyone who would like to attend the meeting should contact WSLC company secretary Malcolm Adkins

at mal10@mac.com or by calling 01939 235559.