August 22, 2017

Flame of Hope visit

Much Wenlock recently hosted the official lighting of the 2017 Special Olympics GB Flame of Hope. The ceremony, which was attended by special guests including international footballing legend Sam Allardyce, marked the start of a 200-mile torch relay which will finish at Sheffield United’s ground ready for the Special Olympics GB Games to commence.

Members of the Wenlock Olympian Society (WOS), Much Wenlock Town Council and Special Olympics GB, including several athletes, witnessed the lighting of the ‘Flame of Hope’ at the graveside of William Penny Brookes.

Historic Wellington race set for latest chapter

A historic race around a Shropshire town is returning as a bigger and better event this year. The Bayley Mile is a traditional road race

Mega music festival for Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is hosting a music festival featuring 300 acts at 40 venues over one weekend next month. Loopfest, the brainchild of musician and promoter Jamie

Comedy festival to support cancer charity

Organisers of the 2025 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF) have chosen Lingen Davies as their designated charity for this year’s event, set to take place

Charity concert in tribute to Harvey

A Charity Concert is being added to this year’s Shrewsbury Food Festival. Shropshire Festivals is organising the concert for Crystal Owen, the Shrewsbury mother of

Shifnal ready for Easter bunny fun

An Easter event is returning to a Shropshire town next month after a successful launch last year. Shifnal is hosting its second Easter bunny trail

About us

We are a FREE glossy magazine delivered into 16,000 homes and businesses in Bridgnorth, Eardington, Worfield, Claverley, Hilton, Ackleton, Broseley, Ironbridge, Jackfield, Buildwas, Much Wenlock, Homer, Harley, Cressage, Little Wenlock, Lightmoor, Horsehay and Shifnal. Our genuine local reportage of news, events, businesses and services since 2006 have made us an integral part of the community.

Flame of Hope visit

Share:

Related Posts