Artist Rebecca Pells, whose work is held in collections around the globe, talks to HEATHER LARGE about the inspiration behind her work and her creative process. When Rebecca Pells completed her first painting since she was a school girl, it marked the start of a new creative journey. Now a full-time artist with a studio in Waters Upton, her… Continue reading The art of expression
HEATHER LARGE CHATS TO HOROLOGIST CALEB PARKER WHO AT THE AGE OF JUST 22 HAS TURNED HIS PASSION FOR CLOCKS AND WATCHES INTO A FLEDGLING REPAIR BUSINESS. From antique grandfather clocks to modern timepieces, Caleb Parker repairs and restores intricate mechanisms and brings them back to life. The 22-year-old graduated with a degree in… Continue reading Making Time For a Career In Clocks
Heather Large discovers how a 17th-century estate was transformed into a modern haven with five-star facilities, in the heart of the countryside. Set within 15 acres of tranquil grounds on the Welsh-Shropshire border, the family-run Bryn Tanat Hall estate has welcomed guests to enjoy its picturesque surroundings for more than 20 years. The property, which has a rich… Continue reading A JOURNEY THROUGH AVIATION’S HISTORY
DANIEL MORRIS CHATS TO EDUCATOR AND OUTDOOR SPECIALIST KEVIN MCGARVEY, WHO IS USING SHROPSHIRE’S WILDERNESS TO HELP BUILD RESILIENCE IN YOUNG PEOPLE In the digital world of today, the joy, importance and power of time outdoors can easily be forgotten. Connecting with nature, pushing our physical horizons, embracing the actual world around us and… Continue reading Harnessing Nature’s Power of Healing
Sophie Jones is the face of Lingen Davies Cancer Support’s £5m Sunflower Appeal to build a centre in Telford. she shares her story with the charity’s Freya Morris. The £5million Sunflower Appeal launched this summer to grow cancer provision for those impacted throughout Shropshire, Telford Wrekin, and Mid Wales. Sophie Jones, 30,… Continue reading Charity £5m Appeal Now In Full Bloom
Jane Trowbridge is calling on the county to help our young make a difference. Young people across the county are joining forces to raise awareness and vital funds as part of a youth-led project championed by the High Sheriff of Shropshire. Jane Trowbridge is launching Youth Awareness Day, a new initiative aimed at empowering young… Continue reading High Sheriff battles for county’s youth
Heather Large finds out about a charity opening up the beauty of our canals and countryside by providing accessible holidays for people of all abilities. For 40 years, the Lyneal Trust has been helping people with disabilities or mobility issues enjoy a peaceful break while taking in some of the country’s finest scenery. Lyneal Trust… Continue reading It’s All Aboard For A Happy Holiday
Heather Large meets the driving forces behind The Rural Remix initiative, a weekend collaboration of screenings from independent county cinemas. There’s nothing quite like watching a movie on the big screen. For many people a trip to the cinema to enjoy a bucket of popcorn while watching the action unfold in front of them is the highlight of… Continue reading Lights, camera and action for film fans
Visitors can go through the gates of some beautiful town gardens as their owners help raise funds for a local venue. Heather Large finds out more. Visitors to Ludlow have long-admired its rich architectural and historical heritage, from the many Georgian and half-timbered properties to the medieval castle ruins. But once a year, the spotlight gets turned on the town’s most… Continue reading The Secret Gardens are back in bloom
Daniel Morris reports on how the TV show Henry House has overcome a catalogue of bad luck and with fantastic support is now ready to hit the screen It’s fair to say that the story of Henry House has had its fair share of ups and downs. A TV pilot being independently produced in Shropshire by Rocking… Continue reading More drama… But the show goes on
