Sixteen girls from a variety of Bridgnorth schools had an action-packed week trying out canoeing, rifle shooting, raft building and sailing as well as a chill-out zone of crafts and pampering as part of a Girl Guiding camp. The experience included a camp set up as it would have been in in 1960s, and the girls all agreed that they are happy to have up-to-date equipment and flushing toilets! One of the highlights of the week was the 240m zip wire, which gets up to 40mph, and the 3G swing, which gave them a great adrenaline rush.

Top jazz group heading to Shropshire
One of the country’s top jazz groups will be performing in Shropshire next month. The Julian Bliss Septet (pictured) takes to the stage at the