A judo club is relocating in Wellington thanks to support from Telford & Wrekin Council’s Pride in Our High Street programme.

Telford’s only judo club, Wrekin Star Judo, has been operating from the upper floors in Wellington Market but has moved to larger premises at 1 Church Street in the town after receiving a business start-up grant.

The larger unit will enable the club to host regional and national events through the British Judo Association – raising the profile of Wellington and bringing new footfall to the high street.

In addition, the business has also secured £2000 from Wellington ward members to provide some free taster sessions and community engagement activities.

Wrekin Star Judo, which formed 60 years ago, has a proven track record and in 2024 the club became a not-for profit Community Interest Company (CIC) which helped to broaden its offering, especially in the community.

The club hosts a variety of sessions to suit all abilities from age six and above in a fun, inclusive and welcoming environment and this new facility also allows them to offer fitness training and health and wellbeing education.

The business start-up grant has helped Wrekin Judo Club to set up in the new Church Street premises –  funding the cost of new changing rooms, disabled toilet facilities, safety flooring, design and survey costs, tables and chairs and office furniture.

If you would like more information about judo or would like to book a free session, please contact hello@wrekinstarjudo.co.uk