October 2008 Issue

Not so bitter a harvest

Nathan Rous discovers that, as the National Farmers’ Union celebrates its centenary, the problems the industry faces are really nothing new – and there is plenty of optimism for the future

More wisdom than Wisden

Andy Richardson talks to a broadcasting legend for whom cricket is a way of life – but who has plenty else to talk about too . . .

Heart for art’s sake

Neil Thomas discovers the important behind-the-scenes work that helps keep national treasures from disappearing from public view

The bias of Mr Biggles

Shirley Tart meets some exotic residents of Knockin Heath – and their owners!

All the right connections

Neil Thomas finds the number’s up when he dials in to some smooth operators

Season for goodwill

Andy Richardson samples the Saturday evening dinner menu at Dinham Hall

In October’s Midlands Magazine of the Year

There’s plenty to discover in the print version of The Shropshire Magazine, available at outlets throughout the county

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