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Supporting next generation professionals

We are delighted to be involved in a Mock Trial which will be held at Wrekin College’s newly opened Business School on 28^th March 2017, inspiring the next generation of professionals as part of their careers programme.

A Fond Farewell

We have recently bid a fond farewell to Karen, our Legal Executive who is retiring after seven years at Morris & Company.

SHS President feels the flower power

Shropshire Horticultural Society President, Robin Morris (left), is pictured admiring the latest tribute to the town’s forthcoming Flower Show – three huge hand crafted sunflowers.

Shropshire Horticultural Society appoints 2016 President

Robin Morris, Chairman of fifth generation family business, Morris & Company, has been appointed as this year’s President of the Shropshire Horticultural Society and will attend Shrewsbury Flower Show. While Robin is the first member of his family to hold the title, the company has a long history associated with the Show.

Morris and the DIY SOS appeal

Teams of volunteers from our Morris Property, Joinery and Site Machinery businesses answered a TV appeal recently to take part in a life-changing project to help a father and daughter transform their Shropshire home. The story of the appeal for the programme DIY SOS appeared on BBC One at 8pm on Thursday 9th June.

The Stepping Stone Placement Scheme in Action

After careful deliberation the CSR Action Group this year awarded our first two placements to Jacob Flavel and Lloyd Carswell. Jacob, who was nominated by a colleague in our Accounts Department, was keen to get back on the path to work following an accident.

Team Morris Facing the Challenge

As part of the company's approach to CSR, Joanna Morris and Katie Morris contributed to ‘Charity Challenge’ an event organised by ShropShare, a local hub and support service to help businesses across the county build stronger links with their local communities.