The curator of Weston Park has written a book recounting the full story of the estate. Heather Large went along to meet him at the stately home It’s one of the region’s most treasured landmarks. Today many of us travel to Weston Park to enjoy a concert, attend a classic car show, stroll through the… Continue reading Turning the pages on stately story
Heather Large chats to upcycler Steve Poensgen who transforms everyday objects into eye-catching lamps. When Steve Poensgen began converting an old barn into his new home, he knew he wanted to put his own stamp on it. And when it came to lighting, that meant creating his own, rather than making do with what… Continue reading Let there be light
Daniel Morris meets educator Michael Barratt who has recently retired as CEO of the 3-18 education trust following a career of 30 years working in schools. Poet, dramatist and writer W.B. Yeats once said: “Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.” Teaching and the nurturing of… Continue reading Fond farewell to teaching career
Matthew Panter meets two friends who are determined to educate people on the effects of climate change – and what can be done about it on a county level The English philosopher Herbert Spencer once said: “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” He had a point. We can often talk… Continue reading Saving Shropshire
Heather Large meets the team at the country house as they introduce a new programme of events following a relaunch of the estate and its accommodation Make yourself at home”. That’s the message to visitors looking to explore the picturesque estate of Walcot Hall. The venue which is in the heart… Continue reading Warm welcome at Walcot Hall
Andy Richardson chats to the man responsible for transforming Telford College
Ahead of the red arrows’ timely return to cosford air show, coinciding with the platinum jubilee, dan morris looks at the role the team plays in celebrations One of the county’s most celebrated events is back for the first time since the advent of the pandemic – and it’s bringing with it… Continue reading Aviation Spectacular is back
Andrew ‘Vern’ Stokes could be forgiven for having sleepless nights on a regular basis. After all, when most of us struggle to drift off into the land of nod, we can count sheep, probably imagining them in the calm and serenity of Shropshire’s beautiful countryside. But for Garrison Sergeant Major Stokes – the man… Continue reading Andrew ‘Vern’ Stokes
The force, which has links to the Royal Family, has more than 40,000 members aged between 12 and 20. This year Air Cadet squadrons around the country will be taking part in events to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Among them is Squadron 83 (St Georges), which is based in Trench, Telford, which… Continue reading Challenge, excitement and adventure
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