Blooming good year for bluebells
The blankets of bluebells at National Trust’s Dudmaston near Bridgnorth have thrived this year thanks to a programme of sensitive woodland management. National Trust Area
20 June 2019
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The blankets of bluebells at National Trust’s Dudmaston near Bridgnorth have thrived this year thanks to a programme of sensitive woodland management. National Trust Area
A ground-breaking deposit coffee cup scheme has already led to a 50 per cent reduction in single-use plastic cups being used in participating cafes in
This year’s Much Wenlock garden trail, in aid of Shropshire Historic Churches Trust (SHCT) and Holy Trinity Church, will be on Sunday 7 July from
Hop & Stagger Brewery’s Bridgnorth Porter was named as silver medal winner in the International Cask Ale category at the International Brewing and Cider Awards
The life of David Austin was remembered by the Royal Horticultural Society at Chelsea this year. Set around the central monument within the Great Pavilion
Residents in Telford and Wrekin will soon be able to recycle their leftovers and kitchen waste with the introduction of a new weekly food waste
A rare opportunity to visit two small sustainable horticultural businesses located in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. Alluring Plants, a nursery that specialises in
If the summer brings out the chef in you, one of the workshops at Acton Scott’s Historic Working Farm might just ignite your culinary passion.
If you like street food, live music and a cocktail or two, you’ll love the Cosford Food Festival. Hitting RAF Museum Cosford on Saturday 20-21
A stunning new free exhibition featuring entries from the 2018 British Wildlife Photography Awards will be on display in the Footprint Gallery, adjacent to Jackfield
We seem to have avoided the worst excesses of winter, and warmer weather is upon us. Make the most of the sunshine by joining a
As the culinary director of the Stafford London and a collaborator with top chefs such as Jason Atherton, Ben Tish has been forging his own
Embrace the beauty of nature in your home with a more delicate approach to bold botanicals. Marry pretty pastels, leafy greens and mustards with soft
Two events from Shropshire Festivals aim to make the best of the British summer. Shropshire Pub in the Park takes place on Friday 7 and
Hoe borders frequently, preferably on a nice sunny day and any weeds that are beginning to get established will wilt and die off quickly; regular
The Shropshire Veggies and Vegans group are again hosting their annual vegan fair for the fifth year running – and organisers hope this is going
Tomato, cucumber and pepper plants should not be planted outside until the end of May; even inside they need some heat at night if temperatures
One of the UK’s leading nutrition experts will among the chefs and speakers taking to the stage at Shropshire’s first ‘free-from’ festival. Jenny Tschiesche, known
Summer bedding can be planted outside from the end of May onwards, so long as we aren’t getting any late frosts. Antirrhinums, asters and lobelia
Sheriffhales WI recently welcomed Helen Sadler, who spoke on the controversial topic of How to Become a WI Judge. Helen only became a judge last
The team behind the hugely popular annual Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival are warming up for a weekend of wonderful walks. The 2019 festival runs from
Lungworm in dogs Lungworm is now found across most of the UK, so it’s worth knowing the facts. Lungworm is a parasitic worm that inhabits
One of the county’s main culinary events is back this May as Ludlow Spring Festival returns on the evening of Friday 10 May, running until
Fordhall Organic Farm in Market Drayton have announced a Big Lottery Awards for All grant of £10,000. This injection of funds will support the work
After attracting a crowd of more than 9,000 people in 2018, the Field to Fork Festival returns to Shropshire this spring – and tickets are
Two events at local National Trust properties will enable campers to get closer to nature. The popular Attingham Camp takes place once again at Attingham
Wood’s Brewery’s newest beer is a drinkable representation of ‘the will of the people’. The brewery, which is based in Craven Arms, launched their new
On Sunday 16 June from 10am until noon, you can find out more about the topical subject of mindfulness as the National Trust host a
If you’re planning lots of local day trips this summer and are a fan of that very English of dishes, the cream tea, a new
Bridgnorth Swift Group was formed last year with the aim of surveying swift nesting sites. Member Carol Wood explains, “Swifts are particularly fond of old
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