Telford’s golden year
In 2018 Telford marks its 50th birthday, and Telford & Wrekin Council has started to prepare a busy anniversary celebration calendar for next year, which
22 August 2017
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In 2018 Telford marks its 50th birthday, and Telford & Wrekin Council has started to prepare a busy anniversary celebration calendar for next year, which
Ellie Humphries and Louix Tziortzis-Foskett from Much Wenlock’s William Brookes School have both qualified to represent Great Britain in the World Biathle Championships in Viveiro,
Broseley Local History Society will be holding an open day on Saturday 14 October from 10am to 3pm in the Victoria Hall, with displays of
The Buildwas Players are preparing for their next panto, ‘Peter Pan’, to be performed in February next year –call 01952 432497 if you are interested
Bridgnorth History Fortnight, which marks 10 years of Bridgnorth Library’s successful history weeks and the local and family history volunteer afternoons, will take place from
Two artists from the area have a busy autumn lined up. Bridgnorth-based Vicki Norman is running a two-day course painting the beautiful surroundings of Westhope
This year marks 100 years since the publication of Shropshire author Mary Webb’s second novel Gone to Earth. This novel has particular resonance with Much
On 30 September at 7.30pm, some of the best-loved singers in the Bridgnorth area will be joining forces in Bridgnorth Choir Mania. Bridgnorth’s Community Pop
Bridgnorth Rotary celebrated another successful year of fundraising, fellowship and increasing membership with the Rotary Classic Car Run at the end of July which attracted
This autumn, Shrewsbury’s Hive is delivering another season of the very finest folk with its Uptown Folk series, including a visit from acclaimed husband and
In the past 12 months over 30 young volunteers have participated in a structured training course which has spanned a number of local towns. The
Claverley’s All Saints Church is staging a ‘Mellow Jazz and More’ concert on Saturday 2 September at 7.30pm. The tunes will be performed by the
Those interested in history are in for a treat as an important part of Much Wenlock’s history is put on display at Priory Hall with
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust has been selected as an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation, meaning it will continue to receive financial support
Artists Sue Brown will be leading a workshop entitled Quick Collagraph at Much Wenlock’s Priory Hall on Saturday 30 September, in conjunction with the town’s
Eastenders’ Ronnie Mitchell, aka Samantha Womack, joins Les Dennis and Carrie Hope Fletcher as Morticia, Fester and Wednesday Addams in the UK premiere of ‘The
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is returning to Theatre Severn on Wednesday 20 September, delivering an evening of inspirational and jaw-dropping ocean films. The
On Thursday 12 October, Ellie Taylor brings her charismatic, fast-paced stand-up to The Edge in Much Wenlock. Following a sell-out Edinburgh Festival season and 2016
Broseley Camera Club recently rounded off another successful year by announcing the winners of their monthly and quarterly competitions, with this shot from John Horton
Arriving at Henry Tudor House on Sunday 17 September is Fridolijn (pronounced ‘Freedo-line’). The Dutch performer’s recorded music blurs the boundaries between cinematic folk, jazz,
Broadcast live from London’s Royal Festival Hall comes an unmissable evening for any fan of John le Carré’s work. In this celebration, the author discusses
Next year will be a special one for Much Wenlock Male Voice Choir: they celebrate their 50th birthday. The choir were formed when a visit
Broseley in Bloom’s competitions again inspired the town’s keen gardeners to create some outstanding displays, with judging taking place in July. This year’s judges were
7 Academy of Performing Arts staff and students have been celebrating excellent results in their most recent examinations with the United Teachers of Dance. After
Cllr Julia Buckley has launched a bid to bring an art statue trail to Bridgnorth. Following a unanimous vote by council members in July, offers
Older people are being urged to think ahead to winter warmth with a free home energy check. The local charity Age UK Shropshire Telford &
Jim’s wife, a patient on a dementia ward, has died from what appears to be natural causes – but Jim’s a retired police detective and
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is currently urgently in need of Befriending volunteers in Bridgnorth to spend one to two hours a week visiting
Broseley’s Birchmeadow is welcoming back three very different acts this autumn, with Wild Willy Barrett’s French Connection appearing first on Saturday 23 September. The last
A Diabetes Awareness Programme will be held at the Red House, Albrighton on Wednesdays 20 and 27 September. The programme runs as two afternoon sessions