July & August 2016 food bites
Quo launch tipples Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt have teamed up with Hobsons Brewery to create the Dog of Two Head ale. The ale, along
Quo launch tipples Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt have teamed up with Hobsons Brewery to create the Dog of Two Head ale. The ale, along
School smashes target St Leonard’s CE Primary School took part in the Race for Life in April 2016, raising an impressive £2,645 in funds for
A slow-starting summer After a mild, wet winter followed by snow and late frosts in April and May, we should finally be able to relax
Rocking recruitment An education-focused recruitment agency are celebrating opening a new office in Shrewsbury. Tara Professional Recruitment, which also has an office in Wolverhampton, opened
Elle Humphries of Much Wenlock is on her way to the European Biathle Championships in Portugal in July as a result of qualifying in Somerset
Bridgnorth Athletic Club set a new club record, both for the number of winning athletes and the total of medals won at the Shropshire County
Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust has won £75,000 in a Department for Transport competition for its ambitious scheme to transform the Railway’s offering for disabled
With perfect weather, an outstanding turnout, and a fabulous atmosphere, this year’s 50th Bridgnorth Walk was a day to remember. Organiser Peter Davison explains, “The
Calling all runners… the RAF Museum Cosford needs you! Launching for the first time this year, the Spitfire 10K will give participants the opportunity to
A Broseley restaurant has been quietly making waves by teaming its sophisticated, international fare with a refreshingly unpretentious attitude. Kerri Tyler samples the goodies at
Two of the area’s best-loved organisations have been recognised with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Both Friends of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and
Nadiya Hussain, winner of last year’s Great British Bake Off, will be making her first visit to Shropshire when she appears at Newport Show on
A local naturalist has been helping to make woodland on the Worcestershire border a better place for rare butterflies. Wildlife expert Ed Andrews reports on
Summer’s in full swing – and that means it’s festival season. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer who loves the vibrant, friendly atmosphere, great food and
Our wildlife expert Ed Andrews finds out how conserving ancient floodplains can lead to richer habitats for animals and wildflowers. As you read this, the
It’s that time of year when we’re all looking forward to a much-needed break. For many pets, that involves a kennel or cattery stay. Check
Here in landlocked Shropshire, we’re a long, long way from the salty tang of the sea. But a new collection from the National Trust, which
Careers fair a success A careers fair held at Bridgnorth Endowed School in March attracted a wide range of employers, from national organisations such as
Easter came early this year, making us think that the season is further advanced than it actually is – but, though we shouldn’t get ahead
Tickets for the RAF Cosford Air Show 2016 are once again advanced sale only. Organisers are encouraging people to buy their tickets for the June
Bridgnorth Town Carnival is back for its fourth year, with the parade set to wind through town on Saturday June 25, finishing at Severn Park
A local charity that supports a village in Tanzania is getting ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Bridgnorth African Project (BAP) was conceived during Christian
Cuan House is holding its annual open day from 10am until 5pm on June 11, with a companion dog show at 11am. Visitors can get
This year’s Shropshire County Show will take place on Saturday May 28 at the Greenhous West Mid Showground, the home of the show for over
The Wrekin Sportive is a charity bike ride on Sunday 22 May starting from Kingswinford and heading into the Shropshire Hills, taking in the Long
Two secondary schools – one in Bridgnorth and one in Tanzania – have teamed up to deliver a pupil-led coffee-selling scheme that helps children in
Gemma and Ashley Brown of Bridgnorth have been inspired by a friend’s efforts to sign up for the Market Drayton 10k on May 8. The
As one of the country’s most popular shows hits the county, we find out about some of the local businesses who came to the rescue
With silver surfers getting the best out of the internet, the grey pound making its mark on the economy, and politicians of all hues wooing
The excellent team behind Claverley’s Woodman next turned their attention to Bridgnorth, opening Graze on St Mary’s Street 18 months ago. This quality burger joint
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