Tag Archives: Shrewsbury

Bookfest: The next chapter

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

Bucking the trend

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Neil Thomas visits a brasserie that’s buzzing with bonhomie in the county town

Vernon goes up the wall

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Christmas last year was fantastic for Shropshire student Vernon Kerswell – and this festive season looks like being even better, he tells Neil Thomas

Aiming for the sky

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Neil Thomas talks to a woman with a vision for the West Mid Show

Heart for art’s sake

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

Queen of the Quarry

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Katie agreed to meet The Shropshire Magazine exclusively for a photoshoot by Mike Hayward, prior to the gig, and Andy Richardson was given an exclusive backstage pass to talk to the musical sensation.

Hooked on hoops, mad about mallets

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Shirley Tart takes to the lawn and finds that croquet is a dignified – and highly addictive – way to spend a summer afternoon

Easel-ly impressed

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Ben Bentley talks to a group celebrating an artistic anniversary

What’s in a name?

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Ben Bentley compares and contrasts some of our county towns with their namesakes overseas.

Wine dynasty of a fine vintage

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Louise Acton meets the man at the head of a wine dynasty which has made a name over more than 150 years as a quintessential upmarket family business.