Enjoy a snowdrop walk through the grounds at Dudmaston Hall on the weekends of 15 and 22 February and wander through the Dingle to spot the first signs of spring – visit nationaltrust.org.uk for details. Another favourite spot to see the snowdrops is Cound, where a variety of homemade soup and cakes will be served in the Guildhall on the weekends of 8 and 15 February from 11am until 4.30pm to raise funds for St Peter’s Church and the Guildhall – call 01743 761451 for more information.
Grammar school announces new head
Haberdashers’ Adams School in Newport has appointed a new head, effective from next September. Daniel Biggins will succeed Gary Hickey, who retires at the end