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25 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire woman who only took up running six months ago is taking on the London Marathon to raise money for the local branch of the Armed Forces charity SSAFA. Alix Walker, 33, lives in Shawbury with husband Dave, an air traffic controller on his second posting at the local RAF base. She said it was important to her to […]

Staffordshire attraction adds to fun at County Show

23 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A new traditional crafts workshop will feature at this year’s Staffordshire County Show for the first time, organisers have revealed. Children and adults will have the chance to take part in magic wand making and spoon carving – while sat on a wooden horse created by the professionals. The new opportunity has been added to the lineup for the half […]

Early bird tickets on sale for Shrewsbury Flower Show

22 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Fans of the ever-popular Shrewsbury Flower Show can now get their hands on tickets to this year’s extravaganza. Organisers of the historic event, which will take over The Quarry on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th August, are looking forward to another bumper year. Advance ticket sales for one day entry to the Show are available at a discounted rate until […]

Shropshire pharmacist urges people to prepare for increase in prescription charges by getting season ticket

22 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire pharmacist is urging patients to invest in cost saving initiatives after the cost of prescriptions increased on April 1. Martin Lunt, managing director of Lunts Pharmacies in Shrewsbury, Pontesbury and Craven Arms, said it could be a good time for residents across our county to sign up for a pre payment certificate. From the beginning of next month the cost […]

Ellesmere’s equestrian team show excellence at competition

21 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

The equestrian team at Ellesmere College are jumping for joy after a student won her class at a high profile qualifying competition. Harriet Otter competed in the NSEA County Qualifiers at the Inter School Show and won the Individual County Qualifier Class. The year 10 pupil and her horse Annie took first place against some stiff competition with a series […]

Celebrations all around as Newport Show marks two milestones and main ring attractions are revealed for this year’s event

21 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

The ‘kiss of death’, ‘heel clicker’, ‘lazy boy’, and the ‘Superman seat grab’ are just a few of the incredible aerial tricks awaiting visitors to the 110th Newport Show this year. Show Manager Sally Western, who celebrated one year in the position earlier this year, has revealed the stunts will be performed by the Bolddog Lings, this year’s main attraction. […]

Talented musician receives scholarship at Shropshire College

20 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A 17-year-old a classically trained soprano has landed a music scholarship at a prestigious Shropshire College. Sixth Form student Rhian Jones was presented with the Walker Music Scholarship at Ellesmere College after a private performance of three songs in the College’s Chapel. The scholarship was created by Tom and Margaret Walker as a thank you for the education of their […]

Main ring attraction is revealed for this year’s Staffordshire County Show

19 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

The ‘kiss of death’, ‘heel clicker’, ‘lazy boy’, and the ‘Superman seat grab’ are just a few of the incredible aerial tricks awaiting visitors to this year’s Staffordshire County Show. The stunts will be performed by the Bolddog Lings – returning to the show after proving a hit with visitors two years ago. The troupe of riders in the freestyle […]

Celebrity gardener announced for Shrewsbury Flower Show

17 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A world-renowned celebrity gardening guru has been announced as the star of this year’s prestigious Shrewsbury Flower Show. David Domoney has been the resident gardener on ITV’s This Morning for more than ten years. He also presents ITV’s Love Your Garden programme alongside Alan Titchmarsh. He will be at the two-day event which is being held this year on Friday […]

The Lunchbox Doctor is coming to Frestival

19 Mar 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

One of the UK’s leading nutrition experts will be demonstrating how to make healthy snacks and lunchboxes at Shropshire’s first ‘free-from’ festival. Jenny Tschiesche, known as the Lunchbox Doctor, will be showing families how to avoid the white bread ham sandwich, biscuit and crisps monotony at Frestival, which will take place at the Greenhous West Midlands Showground in Shrewsbury on […]

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