THERE has been reason to celebrate in Wem this month, as the town hall held a party to mark its 10th birthday.
The original Wem Town Hall was destroyed in a fire in 1995, with a new building opening five years later.
But in 2005, the building was once again forced to close, only opening for the weekly market.
The closure of the building generated a series of emergency meetings held within the community, leading to the establishment of the local charity Wem Town Hall Community Trust.
In September 2006, the Trust and Thomas Adams joined forces, and with support from Advantage West Midlands, the town, district and county councils the building finally reopened in 2009.
The celebration, held on Saturday, March 7, featured plenty to keep party goers entertained, including live music and a chilli bar.
Dozens turned up to the venue to enjoy the celebration, with a spokesman for the hall saying: "Wem we've said it before and we will say it again – what a wonderful town you are."
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