April 2009 Issue

Woolly thinking pays off

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A Shropshire couple are working to revive the fortunes of one of Shropshire’s most neglected assets – wool from its very own sheep breed. Neil Thomas finds out more

The woman who has the time of your life

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Andy Richardson stops off at Craven Arms and finds the essence of bygone ages encapsulated in an astonishing collection

Bookfest: The next chapter

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Neil Thomas sees how the power of the printed word is being harnessed for Shropshire children

Something to crow about

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Neil Thomas muses over Shropshire’s Olympic connections and awards gold to The Raven

There’s no place like home

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Be prepared to defend your patch of beach, as cash-strapped Brits swap Fuerteventura for Frinton, Albufeira for Aberdovey, warns Vanessa Lloyd-Thomas

In the print version of April’s issue . . .

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