Conducted by Thomas Payne, Shrewsbury Cantata Choir will perform three pieces of music by German composers including the well-known Brahms’ German Requiem. The music is inspired by the love and human tragedy surrounding Brahms and Clara Schumann’s affair. The concert takes place at 7.30pm on Saturday 9 December at St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury. Tickets are £14 available shrewsburycantatachoir.org.uk, on the door, or email roger.h.terry@gmail.com.

Factory tour for Shropshire students
Students were given a behind-the scenes look at one of Shropshire’s most pioneering firms after it flung open its doors for National Manufacturing Day. Telford-based