Enjoy a snowdrop walk through the grounds at Dudmaston Hall on the weekends of 15 and 22 February and wander through the Dingle to spot the first signs of spring – visit nationaltrust.org.uk for details. Another favourite spot to see the snowdrops is Cound, where a variety of homemade soup and cakes will be served in the Guildhall on the weekends of 8 and 15 February from 11am until 4.30pm to raise funds for St Peter’s Church and the Guildhall – call 01743 761451 for more information.

Top jazz group heading to Shropshire
One of the country’s top jazz groups will be performing in Shropshire next month. The Julian Bliss Septet (pictured) takes to the stage at the