Features

Dog power!

If your dog usually pulls you along during your daily walk, you may be interested in a unique sport that’s becoming more popular in Shropshire

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Pack it in!

A local coffee manufacturer has taken on board the national drive to cut down on packaging waste. Ground coffee specialists Hundred House Coffee, based near

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Award for volunteers

A group of conservation volunteers have been given a royal seal of approval… and now they’re inviting more people to join them. The Churchyard Task

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Park’s visitor centre plans

Shropshire Council’s Outdoor Partnerships Team are celebrating the results of a successful grant application to the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). The project

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Broseley group seeks support

Broseley in Bloom held their AGM in November. The group’s Lesley Ralston explains, “A healthy group of volunteers regularly plant up the troughs and tubs

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Wildlife events

Two talks by the Bridgnorth branch of the Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) are taking place at the town’s library. Vicky Nall of the British Dragonfly

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Social gathering

A new cookbook brings together simple, thrifty recipes that first made it big on social media. Ben Lebus is a young man with a mission.

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Rebrand for Ludlow emporium

Ludlow Food Centre opened their doors to a new-look farm shop in October. Following months of analysis and consultation, the new Ludlow Farmshop has a

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Wildlife hospital plans year

A Much Wenlock wildlife hospital is planning ahead for the coming 12 months. Cuan Wildlife has announced the return of their Summer Ball, which will

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Metallic lust… er

Shimmery fabrics, molten finishes and shiny treatments are all the rage – add warmth to a room and mix well with any colour palette. Silver

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View from the coracle

In this issue, Ed Andrews takes to the waters of the mighty Severn to experience nature from a different angle. Ironbridge Coracle Regatta takes place

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Thyroid issues in pets

Not many owners know about thyroid problems – but they are increasingly common in middle-aged pets, with one in 10 older cats and one in

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Happy Tails for Nov & Dec

Does my dog need a raincoat? Some breeds benefit from wearing a coat which protects them from the elements as the weather gets wetter and

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Wildlife quizzes

A local wildlife charity has arranged a series of quiz nights to raise funds for its lifesaving work. Cuan Wildlife Rescue is planning quizzes at

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Broseley’s garden year

After a soggy spring, Broseley in Bloom volunteers embarked on their first clean-up and planting session in mid-May when the weather was sunny and bright

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Humanist garden wins again

Shropshire Humanists’ Carol Seager repeated her success from 2017 at this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show, winning again a Large Gold Medal and the Mike Hough

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Café for the community

A brand-new community café, which is a collaborative project between Bridgnorth Endowed School and the school caterers, Aspens, was opened at the town’s Leisure Centre

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County pubs shine

Three Shropshire pubs have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious Great British Pub Awards. Whitchurch’s Hamner Arms has been listed for Turnaround Pub, while

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Market for vegans

With more and more people choosing to eliminate or cut down on animal products such as eggs and dairy products, an event taking place in

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Book an extra place!

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but with so many people under increasing financial pressure, the occasion is not always as joyous as it

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Trail hails Telford

A new trail has been created that celebrates Telford, both the man and the town. The Thomas Telford Trail highlights 24 bridges, roads, canals and

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First blood

If your horse experiences a nose bleed, it may be a sign there’s something amiss. Epistaxis is a fancy term meaning ‘nosebleed’.  Bleeding may occur

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Sideways on 

When Niki Segnit realised she was reading more about recipes than using them, she decided it was time to approach cookery in a new way.

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