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,
Dedicated Rupert’s Revenge supporter Kelly Woodcock organised a successful community event, Rupertfest in July, raising £11k for the fund to help with treatment for six-year-old
A dramatic week of cricket saw Shropshire U14s return from the prestigious Taunton Festival with the winners’ shield. It was the first time Shropshire has
Much Wenlock recently hosted the official lighting of the 2017 Special Olympics GB Flame of Hope. The ceremony, which was attended by special guests including
Wine, cherry, rose, blood, scarlet and ruby – red is everywhere this fall. Its bold, defiant and not for wallflowers…
The Iron Bridge is set for a spruce up that will see both structural and cosmetic improvements to the world-famous icon. Work by English Heritage
There are three key components to this beauty look but you can mix and match as you like… because when the vibe is this undone,
This year’s Burwarton Show was yet another triumph of local life and enterprise. Grey skies did not deter as visitors, demonstrators and the rural community
This disease strikes terror into the heart of horse owners, possibly because of its emotive name. Although it’s true that horses can die from strangles,
Much Wenlock Bowling Club is working hard to reinvigorate its membership. The club, founded in the 1870s, is based on Much Wenlock’s Gaskell Recreation Ground.
He may be just 13, but bike-mad Ross Turner from Broseley is now racing at British superbike events around the UK… and regularly finishing inside
Cyclists from across the region are expected to descend on Ludlow Rugby Club on Sunday 17 September for what will be the fourth Ludlow Cycling
Shropshire’s sport and physical activity ‘Oscars’ are back for an 11th year – and the hunt is on for individuals and organisations deserving of recognition.
Rounders is experiencing a resurgence. Six years ago, the Shropshire rounders league started with just five teams; it’s now grown to 12 teams with over
Bridgnorth Rowing Club’s Fun Regatta will this year be held on Saturday 2 September. It is a fun event for everybody from 16 years to
Excalibur Martial Arts students have raised over £1,000 for Hope House Children’s Hospice by taking part in the annual GTI Charity 100 Rounds of Sparring
Fundraising towards the shortfall for Bridgnorth’s swimming pool gathered pace over the summer. In negotiations spearheaded by resident Nancy Brown and Bridgnorth Town Councillors, Shropshire
Jake and Aubrey Round from Bridgnorth Tae Kwon-Do bagged a gold and silver medal respectively at a national competition in Liverpool. Jake won a convincing
Oswestry’s British Ironwork Centre was presented with the prestigious Rotary International Peace Award in recognition of its National Anti-Violence Monument with the creation of the
Four youngsters from Bridgnorth Athletics Club qualified for the English Schools Athletics Championships held in Birmingham in August. Lucy Elcock qualified to compete in the
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
A village hall that was built over 100 years ago has won a prize at the inaugural Ticketsource Rural Touring Awards. Quatt Village Hall was
Who remembers The Black and White Minstrels? Golfers in Bridgnorth were intrigued in the summer to hear singing voices in full flow and stunned to
Much Wenlock’s Twenty Twenty Gallery are moving into Ludlow’s Quality Square to create a ‘pop-up’ in the former Silk Top Hat premises. Twenty Twenty was
A book to celebrate 10 years of Cameron’s Fund will be launched at Bridgnorth Library on Saturday 7 October; people can come and purchase the
Bridgnorth Community Pop Choir is celebrating its third anniversary this September and would like to invite more people to join in the fun. Since launching
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