Bridgnorth Rowing Club’s Fun Regatta will this year be held on Saturday 2 September. It is a fun event for everybody from 16 years to 96 years old – with no experience necessary. The club provides coaching during the weeks leading up to race day, letting novices loose in specially-designed rowing boats. There will be a barbecue, music and a bar. For more details and an entry pack call 07500 014791.
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