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Daisy’s Weaving Willow Wonders.

Heather Large catches up with a Shropshire artisan who has learned ancient techniques to craft amazing basketry sculptures from natural materials.   Willow weaving has been

Adventure

Ramblers Staying One Step Ahead.

Matthew Panter meets the Shrewsbury ramblers who, with a second guide,  look to inspire walkers to investigate some  of the most scenic locations in Shropshire Some

History

Beating Heart of Museums Service.

Dan Morris learns about the history and culture of Shropshire on a journey through time to see treasures currently not on show at county museums. Shropshire

Food & Drink

Choc full of festive flavours.

Heather Large talks to bespoke chocolatiers the Lefevres about their special sweet treats.  Whether it’s an indulgent truffle or fruit-filled bonbon, chocolate is always a must-have

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CLASSIC CAMPERS LOVINGLY RESTORED

Daniel Morris meets the Bebb family, whose Shrewsbury business specialises in restoring VW campers and other classic vehicles to their former glory. For decades they have

Success Story

CRAFTING A NEW LIFE AFTER INJURY

  Former HGV driver Martin Hughes thought he would never walk again after a bad accident. He tells Heather Large how woodwork helped him to

Nature

CALL OF THE WILD VOLUNTEER APPEAL

Charlie Bell has a passion for nature and here she tells Matthew Panter how the National Trust’s Stepping Stones project can preserve wildlife under threat.

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A burning desire to be a cut above.

Matthew Panter chats to Charles Douek who has gone from shop floor to salon boss at the prestigious Royston Blythe hairdressing business. We all had those

Sport

Pick up a paddle and have a ball.

Daniel Morris takes a trip to Telford International Centre to try his hand at pickleball – a sporting craze that is sweeping the globe. In

Community

Man’s best friend.

Heather Large meets the dedicated team of animal lovers who are helping to train the guide dogs giving people with sight loss their independence back. Most