There are plenty of Telford Ice Rink Christmas events taking place over the next few weeks. Lots of family fun, but also plenty to keep you occupied if you don’t…
Donnington Bonfire
The firework fun isn’t over yet – Donnington Bonfire takes place tomorrow (Nov 12). Held on the Broadoaks Playing Field, the organising committee have been beset with problems. Vandals set…
Hencote Harvest
I have been volunteering during the English Wine harvest since 2015, and this week saw my first Hencote harvest. The mandatory selfie was taken as we started early to bring…
Shropshire Christmas Light Switch On Directory
Well now that Bonfire Night is safely out of the way, I feel safe in mentioning Shropshire Christmas Light Switch On. That’s the next big thing in my calendar anyway.…
Poutine Alert!
I am a huge fan of poutine. I don’t know if it’s my north-west upbringing, but there is something magical about chips and gravy. And the Canadians proudly make it…
Anthony’s of Wellington Butchers, Farm Shop & Bistro
Well, it’s taken me a long time (2 months) but I finally made it to Anthony’s of Wellington for lunch. I should probably say I had lunch at Kinch’s Bistro,…
Shropshire Oktoberfest in review
Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park was overrun with lederhosen-wearing revellers this weekend – Oktoberfest landed! With an incredible selection of beers, a food village and fantastic programme on the main stage, you…
Taste Not Waste – Food waste in Telford
I accidentally came across a group that helps combat food waste in Telford. They are called Taste Not Waste. I have been using food waste supermarkets and projects for a…
The Cock Hotel, Wellington
I imagine the T’interweb algorithms are going to hate this, but I love The Cock Hotel. It was our first visit to the relatively recently refurbished Wellington boozer today and…
The Pheasant Inn named County Pub of the Year
The Pheasant Inn in Wellington, home of Rowton Brewery, received the award for County Pub of The Year 2022 at the Telford & East Shropshire CAMRA AGM yesterday. The pub…