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Musical generations

A fundraising concert on Saturday 18 May for Breast Cancer Now by Concordia ladies’ choir and Bewdley Concert Band will now be joined by students

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Family ties

A Shropshire park warden has stepped down after more than 45 years – and will be handing over the reins to his son. Fred Fallows,

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It’s their hormones!

Back by popular demand, ‘Hormonal Housewives ‘returns to Telford on Thursday 13 June at 7.30pm. Follow the worrisome wives as they blast their witty way

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Prayers for the Prince

Students from Moreton Hall met HRH the Prince of Wales, patron of the Prayer Book Society, at the Society’s thirtieth annual Cranmer Awards Competition at

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Open to arts

Over 30 Bridgnorth residents and businesses will be opening their doors with more than 40 artists in residence for this year’s Bridgnorth Open House Arts

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Partnership in wellbeing

Age UK Shropshire Telford and Wrekin recently announced an exciting new partnership, funded by Shropshire Council, which sees five voluntary sector organisations come together across

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On ‘guard’

Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce a return visit to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for the international smash hit production of the

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Join the chip train!

Bridgnorth Hospital League of Friends is welcoming travellers to a special Fish ‘n’ Chip Supper, taking place on Friday 24 May. The League’s Sue Burrows

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Bookfest returns

One of Britain’s most successful children’s authors Jacqueline Wilson will be in Shrewsbury on Saturday 4 May for Shrewsbury Bookfest’s annual children’s literature festival. The

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Train of thought

Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in

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Dairy convenient

A dairy farm near Shifnal is offering customers the chance to go plastic-free. Chathams have been caring for cows on their award-winning family farm in

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Art at Attingham

Attingham Park was bequeathed to the National Trust (NT) in 1947 by the Berwick family as a gift for ‘public benefit’. This year, the team

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Camping it up

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

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‘Sons’ shines

Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers and Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day) star

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Dance for all

Shropshire Inclusive Dance (SiD) has announced a new venture which aims to bring dance to all young people in Shropshire. Two workshops, called ‘All In’,

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Greatest night out

A local school is tying its summer ball theme to a performance given by its children. The school’s adaption of The Greatest Showman took place

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Splendid sequel

Adapted from the novel by Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns is the spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner. In 1992 in an Afghanistan ravaged

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Go for the craic!

Bringing to life the music of Ireland’s favourite sons, a talented cast of musicians and singers are visiting Shrewsbury to tell the story of the

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Swift solutions!

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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Reg registers

Celebrating his 20th anniversary as a comedian living and performing in the UK, Reginald D Hunter sets out on a 40- date tour of the

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Get Swervy!

The deep vales of the Long Mynd are set to come alive to some wobbly sounds this May. The incomparable Swervy World will be dropping

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