February 2012 Issue

A beautiful career for Sarah

Sarah Hodnett

Neil Thomas meets a young Shrewsbury woman who has achieved national recognition and is embarking on an exciting new venture.

Home is where the Hart is

Joe Hart

England goalkeeper Joe Hart is one of the country’s top footballers. But despite fame and wealth, he never forgets his Shropshire roots, as he explains to Neil Thomas.

Sixty years in the spotlight

Freda Spickernell

Bridgnorth Musical Theatre Society celebrates its diamond jubile this year. Neil Thomas meets Freda Spickernell, who has been there from there beginning.

In the saddle with Spielberg

Publisher Tim Jones

Tim Jones has helped to publish thousands of books, but how did he get an invitation to the new movie blockbuster War Horse. Shirley Tart finds out.