Community Defibrillator
Our defibrillator is situated in the telephone box situated near the entrance to the church on the western end of the village. We run annual community awareness sessions to provide residents with information about the device and to increase confidence in using it. You do not need any training to use the device. If any resident has questions or comments please contact Duncan Price.
How to save a life using CPR and a defibrillator – https://www.communityheartbeat.org.uk/tv/how-save-life-using-cpr-defibrillator
Documentation relevant to the defibrillator can be found below
Defibrillator Monthly/Weekly Checklist
Defibrillator monthly check rota for 2026
Hopton Castle Parish Path Warden
Jane Stirling has been made Parish Path Warden for Hopton Castle Parish with the support of the scheme administered by Shropshire County Council.
If you have any issues regarding stiles and way markers in the parish, please contact Jane on: 07772 674446
e-mail: jane@janestirling.co.uk
Guidance for maintaining the stream
Watercourse Maitenance for Landowners
Forestry Plans Consultation
Overview
Forest Plans define the long term vision for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the next ten years.
Hopton Castle Parish meeting, together with nearby Parish Councils have been asked to leave some feedback on the proposed rewrite of the Forest Plan covering Kinsley, Bucknell, Bucknell Wood, Bedstone Hill, Hopton, Well Wood and Purslow.
The full set of documents and feedback form can be found at https://consult.forestryengland.uk/forest-districts/hopton-kinsley-and-purslow-fp-2018-2028/
A pdf file of the proposed ten year plan can be downloaded here;
Forrestry Commission consultation 2018
A copy of our submission can be found here;
Shropshire Library online services can be accessed here:
https://shropshire.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-book/e-library/
Looking after your mental health
Shropshire Council and partners have produced a new mental health resource “Looking after your mental health during COVID-19”, which provides a summary of helpful resources and links to a range of practical tips, advice and support to help everyone through these uncertain times.
https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2020/04/coronavirus-mental-health/
A Guide to preparing for flooding and protecting property
Gocompare, have put together a guide to preparing for a flood and protecting your property – https://www.gocompare.com/home-insurance/limiting-flood-risk-and-damage/
Hopton Castle Parish 