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Russian choir performs

On Friday 3 November, St Chad’s in Shrewsbury will come alive to the sounds of the Voskresenije (Resurrection) Choir of St Petersburg, one of Russia’s

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Nutcracking adventures

A delightful way to get into the Christmas spirit, the Royal Opera House’s live screening of ‘The Nutcracker’ will be shown at the Majestic Cinema,

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Norse code

When James’s best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer, his last wish was to have a full Viking burial. ‘Team Viking’ is the hilarious, heart-warming

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Christmas magic!

There will be festive fayres and light switch on events galore in the WW! area this year. Bridgnorth lights will be switched on during the

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NT Live: Follies

Stephen Sondheim’s musical ‘Follies’, staged for the first time at the National Theatre, will be broadcast live at Bridgnorth’s Majestic Cinema on Thursday 16 November

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Heritage education award

Attingham Park has been awarded the prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education for the fourth consecutive time. The award is given to historical sites for

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Stick or twist

Kerry Godliman is one of the UK’s most talented comedians and she is bringing her show ‘Stick Or Twist’ to The Edge Arts Centre in

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Comedy at the edge

Join stand-up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart Phill Jupitus for tales, laughs and diversions at The Edge, Much Wenlock on Saturday 18 November. Watch

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Foodbank for Christmas

Girls from Bridgnorth Rainbows pack recently spent time learning about the Bridgnorth Foodbank, which is situated next to the Baptist Church in West Castle Street.

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Strictly Bridgnorth!

Wolverhampton-based Zig Zag Dance Factory of TV’s Baby Ballroom opened their doors in Bridgnorth in the autumn with two of the show’s stars, Thor Jonsson

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Keeping crafts alive

A recent report by the Heritage Crafts Association has identified a number of crafts which are in danger of extinction, and the Ironbridge Gorge Museum

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A clearer path

To improve pathways and rights of way, a new group, the Parish Paths Partnership (P3) group has been set up in Bridgnorth by local resident

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West End sings

On Sunday 19 November a touch of stardust will fall on Bridgnorth as professional West End stars join with a choir of 200 local singers

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Closer to heaven?

The Bishop of Hereford, the Rt Rev Richard Frith, took his ministry to a whole new level when he visited Much Wenlock to celebrate the

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Book launch for Gemma

Gemma Brown, who has written a children’s book called The Marvellous Marathon Dragon in aid of Asthma UK, was overwhelmed by the response and sales

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In Darwin’s footsteps

A creative competition to find Shropshire’s outstanding young thinkers has been launched by Morris and Co and University Centre Shrewsbury (UCS). The competition, ONE Great

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Bags that save lives

Shropshire based charity FCRS, which supports a school for refugees in Guinea’s capital, have launched a range of bags known as Simbaya. Named after the

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Active winner

The winners of Telford’s Active Lifestyle Awards for 2017 were announced at a special ceremony at Oakengates Theatre @ The Place last month. The awards,

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Royal award winners

Volunteers from the Severn Valley Country Park Supporters Group have received a prestigious royal award straight from Buckingham Palace. The award was presented by the

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Taste of Louisiana

The Cajun Roosters will bring the music of Louisiana to Shropshire in November. With original arrangements and self-penned songs, accordions, fiddle, guitar and vocals, they’ve

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