A passion for roses
At the end of last year, the news was announced that one of Shropshire’s best-loved sons, the rose grower David Austin, had passed away aged
25 February 2019
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At the end of last year, the news was announced that one of Shropshire’s best-loved sons, the rose grower David Austin, had passed away aged
Telford Orchestra, a community orchestra made up of players from across Shropshire, is returning to St Michael’s Church in Madeley to perform a Spring Concert
A classic coming-of-age story visits the Grand in Wolverhampton this April. Dirty Dancing tells the story of ‘Baby’ Houseman as she explores a new world
Telford and District Light Operatic Players (Tadlop) prepare to bring the golden age of Hollywood to Oakengates Theatre at the end of March. The Shropshire
Over 30 excited children aged between eight and 13 came from all over Shropshire to take part in Mad Cow Productions’ open audition for the
NOTE: the date in our March/April issue is incorrect – Miranda is visiting Broseley in March, not April. Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and double
Is it true that ducks shouldn’t be fed bread? I have heard this. The RSPB and Canals and Rivers Trust both say too much white
The focus of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight is the plight of small-scale cocoa growers around the world. Many of these are women, hence the Fairtrade
Hobsons Brewery started the year with a spring in their step, bringing home five regional CAMRA awards at the annual Birmingham ceremony. Hobsons dominated the
A chef with a passion for local produce has been making waves nationally with his Wild Shropshire project. James Sherwin, who’s based at Ternhill Farm
Iconic Much Wenlock pub and restaurant the George and Dragon is celebrating a bumper few months of trading after reopening in October thanks to a
Applications for this year’s Cosford Food Festival are flying in, with a record number of local producers applying to attend the two-day event. This year,
A pub near Ludlow is set to undergo an exciting refurbishment that will help cement its identity as part of one of the country’s most
April marks five years since the Grow Cook Learn charity took over the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre from Shropshire Council. The charity’s chair of trustees
If you received a pet for Christmas, you may now be wondering about neutering – but there’s a lot of information out there. First, the
It’s the season to nurture buds, shoots and saplings – but, as Ann Winwood warns, beware that sudden cold snaps don’t ruin all your hard
For Ed Andrews, news of a rare tree in a wood near Broseley led to a magical encounter. This story starts with an email from
Kings of the Yukon – An Alaskan River Journey by Adam Weymouth Published by Penguin’s Particular Books, RRP £16.99 (hardback) This surprisingly good book (surprising
Bridgnorth Tae Kwon-Do finished their martial arts year on a high with various reasons to celebrate. Firstly a group of 14 students passed their colour
A local college has taken a huge step into the future. Telford College officially opened its new £750,000 virtual and augmented reality suite in December.
The county will once again rumble to the sound of a convoy of vintage tractors wending its way around our rural lanes on Sunday 7
A popular triathlon named after some of the area’s historic workers returns this May. The Miners’ Trial is based at the Halo Severn Centre in
Students at Old Swinford Hospital school in Stourbridge have been dyeing their hair pink in support of Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH) and Cancer Research UK.
After years of fundraising and construction work, a dedicated centre for the Riding for the Disabled Association is set to open in April. The Cavalier
Motorsports fans can meet a racing driver, get up close to a Formula 3 car and drive a ‘virtual’ car on the race simulator at
Pupils at Christ Church Primary in Cressage recently had an outdoor experience to treasure. Almost half the school went to Arthog Outdoor Education Centre in
A set of giant ducks who shared their time last year between two county tourist spots have been auctioned off for charity. The 10 larger-than-life
A local footballer is taking on one of sport’s toughest challenges to raise money for charity. Rob Edwards, who coaches AFC Bridgnorth Spartans U9 team,
David and Charlotte Bailey serve nutritious, unrefined wholefoods from their street food van, Wholefood Heaven, as they travel the world in search of new and
Bridgnorth Lions have announced a major expansion to the Bridgnorth Walk: for the first time, the popular event will include a marathon for runners. The
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