Choir’s festival pride
Bridgnorth-based all-female choir Concordia were delighted to be placed third in the North Wales Choral Festival held in November in Llandudno. The choir, who have
12 December 2017
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Bridgnorth-based all-female choir Concordia were delighted to be placed third in the North Wales Choral Festival held in November in Llandudno. The choir, who have
In the past two years, Shropshire Kids Festival has attracted over 10,000 families – and this year the event is moving to Telford International Centre
For so many of us, New Year is a time to review – and often overhaul – old habits. Having piled goodies onto our plates
Bridgnorth boy Harry Lewis has been making waves on stage, playing Tiny Tim in a Wolverhampton Grand staging of ‘A Christmas Carol’. Harry, who is
An appeal is being issued to people in Bridgnorth to give up a few hours of their time in support of a good cause. The
Siblings Connor, Erin and Reilly McGinley, together with fellow student Luke Richardson, were graded at Master Tony ‘The Iceman’ Sewell’s Academy in Derby, scrutinised by
Broseley Camera Club announced at its November meeting that it would be starting an annual memorial competition to commemorate its former member Jan Lancaster. Jan,
To support future lifesaving operations, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is investing in a new, upgraded helicopter, which will enter the fleet this January. The new,
Conducted by Dr James Ross, Bridgnorth Sinfonia will be on a mini-tour over the weekend of Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February. The Saturday event
The British Ironwork Centre has offered its help to bereaved parents affected by the Shrewsbury baby ashes affair. Work is underway on a permanent memorial
The National Theatre’s production of ‘Hedda Gabler’ will be appearing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 January. The lead role
Two firm favourites are returning to the Birchmeadow early this year. On Saturday 20 January, French-Swiss guitarist Claude Bourbon visits. Claude is a maestro known
Buildwas’s Holy Trinity Church was built in 1720 to replace a medieval church that was part of Buildwas Abbey. Ahead of its 300th birthday in
Chelmarsh Parish Hall is set to welcome a new kind of treatment for the winter blues, styled after old-fashioned medicine shows that rolled into town
Bridgnorth Musical Theatre Company is in rehearsal for their main production for this year, ‘9 to 5’, which takes place from Wednesday 21 February to
Charly Browne, a Young Leader at 1st Tasley Guides, has won the Alan Golden Award from Bridgnorth Lions’ Club. The award is presented to a
Local artist Pip Jones has triumphed in a well-established art competition. The Shropshire Open Art Competition has run for 30 years, and 2017’s top prize
Some much-loved characters will be appearing at Alveley Village Hall on Friday 9 February. Box Tale Soup’s presentation of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ by
A local man has recently taken delivery of a specially designed transportation system to help him get around. Ben Parker, who lives between Brockton and
Christmas time in most households is a time of increased activity and excitement, which often means a change of routine for our pets…. With all
There may be a slight chill in the air but that’s no reason not to get outside – tempting though it is to take a
Season’s end… As we settle down to the colder months, now is the time to get your garden tidied up and look forward to bringing
With bright white as your base, use red to fire up the Scandi style in your living room this winter. These two hues just zing
Watercolour artist Alan Reade of Claverley, near Bridgnorth, has produced two 2018 calendars of his work to raise funds for his favourite charities. The first
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
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
A former teacher is launching a new career as a children’s author after publishing her first book. The new venture for Sarah Griffiths follows the
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
Over 80 friends and family turned out to help Maurice Barton, the founder member of Bridgnorth Probus Club, celebrate his 100th birthday recently. Maurice has
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Shifnal and District Male Voice Choir, and a celebratory charity concert will take place in the Village Hall