Chris Blumer has a fascinating chat with Brian Ian Muir, one of the most respected sculptors and artists in the film industry, he has been working in film for over 46 years. 

In 1968, at the age of 16, he began his 4 year apprenticeship as a sculptor/modeller at Elstree Film Studios.
 After completing his apprenticeship, Brian left the film industry. He honed his skills by working on many prestigious commissions in London i.e. Royal Coat of Arms for the Crown Court and plaque for Stock Exchange (unveiled by the Queen).

In 1976 Brian was asked to return to Elstree Studios to work on Star Wars and sculpted the nowinfamous Darth Vader. He also sculpted the Storm Trooper armour, Death Star Droid, CZ 3 and finishing work on C3PO.

During his extensive 46 year career in the film industry Brian has worked on over 70 major movies including Alien and Indiana Jones.

Brian will be appearing at Area 151 in Hereford on March 21st for their huge Comic Con event
 

The highest-rated platform for enthusiasts to buy and sell classic, modern classic, and younger performance vehicles.

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Visit www.tradeclassics.com for information

We find out from Adam Purrier more about Trade Classics

From NMITE’s student involvement to the balance of professionals, tradespeople, and policymakers, we’ll uncover how smaller businesses are encouraged to take part alongside the big players. With live demonstrations, expert-led seminars, and interactive stands, there’s plenty to look forward to—so let’s dive into what makes this event such an exciting meeting point for learning, collaboration, and future growth.

Find out more about the Construction and Trade Showcase on Thursday the 27th November at the NMITE Skylon Campus by clicking HERE

Shrewsbury Prison are currently running Ghost Tours this October, here is some more information:

As you step through the imposing prison gates, join one of their knowledgeable guides for a spine-tingling journey into the darkness. Explore every shadowy corner of this haunted prison and uncover its dark history as night falls.

Each corner holds a dark secret, every cell tells a story. From the Gate Lodge to the Victorian Prison Wings and the chilling Execution Room, whispers of the past follow you.

Hear chilling stories and paranormal encounters that haunt these 200-year old wings. But beware, unexpected jump scares might test your courage. Will your torchlight be enough to keep your nerves steady?

Find out more about Shrewsbury Prison visits here: https://www.shrewsburyprison.com/

Including the Escape Rooms. Can your team solve the escape room puzzles? 🔎

For the afternoon of Halloween, they will be getting crafty as we make decorations and explore spooky activities.

Bookings for Escape Rooms can be made by calling them on 01588676060 and no need to book for Halloween crafts, just turn up and have fun. 

For this and lots more take a listen or visit their website HERE

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Owner Amy Butterfield said:

"We are thrilled to officially open Upper Teme Business Park. This launch represents more than just a collection of commercial units – it’s a commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses. We hope this development will help Tenbury Wells flourish by providing high-quality, flexible spaces where businesses can grow and thrive."
Phase 1 of the development, comprising seven lettings, had already been secured prior to the official launch, with tenants moving in and contributing to the area’s economic vitality. Stuart Anderson MP added:
“It was a real pleasure to cut the ribbon at Upper Teme Business Park today. The 23 new units represent a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to grow and for new enterprises to get started. Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy, and developments like this give them the space and support they need to thrive. I look forward to seeing these units fully occupied, creating jobs, boosting our local economy and strengthening our community for years to come. I want to say a huge thank you to Amy and Wayne for their vision and investing in the area.” 

Upper Teme Business Park offers versatile units ranging from 750 to 6,250 square feet, providing a prime, gated location for small and medium-sized businesses. Its strategic location just off the A456, combined with a strong commitment to supporting local enterprise, positions the park as a central hub for economic recovery and growth in the region.

For more information go to: https://gherbertbanks.co.uk/property/upper-teme-business-park-tenbury-wells or to arrange viewings, contact Wayne Butterfield on 07341 774177.

Credit. Ruby Edwards, You Do Better Marketing Agency.
 

Moreton Show: A showcase of rural life - Saturday 6th September 2025

Moreton Show is a true Agricultural Show celebrating the best of British Farming. Keeping its heritage since it began in 1949 the show still champions British farmers and growers, whilst celebrating the brilliance of the equestrian world, and providing a platform for local communities to come together and celebrate all the best of the British Countryside.

The one-day extravaganza, which is always held on the first Saturday of September is packed with entertaining Arena Attractions, interactive and educational static displays, exciting competitions, free children’s activities, and an array of tradestands selling everything from tasty treats to the latest farm machinery – it truly is a bumper crop of Farming, food and family fun!

For tickets and more information click HERE

Despite facing challenges from a brain injury acquired at birth, which resulted in learning and communication difficulties and short-term memory loss, Anna has shown remarkable resolve and determination to live life her way, embracing every learning opportunity available at Derwen College and developing skills to work, volunteer and live independently. All these skills have prepared her for adulthood and have shaped her into the inspirational person she is today.

Anna, now 22, is a mentor and a role model, supporting fellow students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), while continuing to follow her dreams of acting and performing. Her journey is a testament to her dedication, inspiring others to overcome limitations and achieve their potential.

If you’d like to find out more about Art and Ashes and Tracy Caldah’s work, head to https://tracycaldah.com/pages/art-and-ashes

If you’d like to get more information about the work Dawn Ford does around Grief and Wellbeing, then head to https://www.dawnford.co.uk/

To find out more about Melanie Kellaway, go to her website here: https://melaniekellaway.wixsite.com/mysite

For a full list of her events or to follow her on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/MelaniePsychic

To purchase Connection is the Key, go to https://www.amazon.co.uk/Connection-Key-Melanie-Kellaway/dp/B0BTCN6K83

To Listen to Melanie’s podcast, Elemental Echoes, go to https://open.spotify.com/show/09iSaFl6Ps4UkWjBDD6trf

Don't forget you can support their project here: https://gofund.me/92fd7398

The design champions regenerative gardening that aims to create a harmony between use, function, reduced maintenance and habitat creation in a domestic garden.

This is designed to be part of a rural garden surrounded by agricultural land and as an antitheses of the farmed land and monocultures. Soil regeneration is prioritised along with habitat creation, wildlife corridors, edible shrubs and trees for us and nature, productive gardening mixed in with the "formal" border and water recycling and storage.

They hope to challenge peoples image of a garden, particularly with new developments, and contribute to a growth in re-wilding projects domestically, re-establishing habitats and opening up our gardens to let nature and wildlife in to benefit the local environment and ourselves in turn.

Now more than ever, we need to look to ourselves to take control of our own physical and mental well being, recycling of our own waste and growing our own food. The stability and wellbeing that self sufficiency brings is a powerful tool that benefits us and supports our communities, protecting local biodiversity and wildlife for our children's futures.

They are working hard at making this design a reality and would appreciate any and all donations towards material, labour, machinery and transport costs. They know it is a financially difficult time for many and your contributions would mean the world to them if you are able to give. If you are unable to give, your support can be shown by sharing this podcast with others. 

They believe firmly that presenting this design to the public will help build awareness of the huge potential within our combined domestic spaces and that the future of gardens can make a huge difference to ourselves, communities and wildlife.

You can donate here: https://gofund.me/92fd7398

We also talk about Julia helped recruit a member of the Sunshine Radio team 20 years ago, and gave them direction on where to go after university. You can find out more about what Julia can offer by visiting her website here: https://www.workingsolutions.co.uk/

At CM Bespoke Care you’ll be fulfilling a vital role,helping those being cared-for, at home.

Being part of a team who support one another and are part of the CM Bespoke Care Family, you’ll benefit from full training and great career opportunities.

With a good rate of pay including travel-time and milage plus an ‘Enhanced Weekend Rate’. 

To apply, search Careers | CM Bespoke Care

CinderElla is feeling fed up. She spends her days keeping the pumpkin farm going whilst her meanie stepsisters slob around and shop till they drop! CinderElla dreams of breaking free… So, could an invitation to the Young Farmer’s Ball, a ballgown and a pair of funky wellies change everything?

With dazzling costumes, a hilarious script and toe-tapping musical numbers, come join CinderElla in this much-loved rags to riches Christmas adventure.

A Farm fresh Fairytale for all ages! 

Performance Dates - CinderElla is showing 11th - 31st December. 

Ludlow Racecourse is not only a fantastic day out for Horse Racing it also one of Shropshire's premier event venues, we too a little tour of just what they had to offer. Indulge in their award-winning sporting hospitality packages, meticulously crafted to offer an unforgettable experience for every guest.

Choose from a range of exclusive venues, including their prestigious Jubilee Stand and luxurious private boxes, each offering unparalleled views of the track and impeccable service. Whether you’re hosting clients, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself to a day of indulgence, we have the perfect package to suit your group and budget.

Find out more about hospitality at Ludlow Racecourse hospitality by calling Diane on 01584 856221 or email dianethomas@ludlowracecourse.co.uk

Mark Edwards chats to Chief Commercial Officer of Zzoomm broadband, Chris Collinson and discusses everything from how the rollout of Zzoomm has gone in Hereford, to what are the benefits of switching to Zzoomm, and how Zzoomm is very community focused in its ethos. 

Mark gives a flavour of what the role entails, and also what happens on a day to day basis at the M and M warehouse.

As one of the first independent schools in the UK to offer reduced fees to just £4,000 from January 2025, Bedstone College offers affordable options in a time of rising costs we chat to Headmaster Toby Mullins about this and how it has attracted national attention.

We learn also about their small class sizes, nurturing environment and strong support for special educational needs. You can learn more by attending by seeing for yourself on Saturday September the 14th between 9am &  12:30pm. 

Or visit www.bedstone.org for more information.

They have attended many of the world’s most prestigious sporting events – from Ashes battles, Olympics, Rugby and Football World Cups, countless Motor Racing Grand Prix and memorable boxing nights. Nick has also carved out an impressive career in news, current affairs and entertainment, interviewing 7 Prime Ministers and,among others, Paul McCartney, George Michael, Elton John and the Bee Gees, while on the breakfast TV sofa.
The anecdotes from Jim, Nick and Pat aren’t already known from podcasts or autobiographies. They were there when sporting history was being made and their tales are specific to them, freshly-minted, not recycled tales that are now familiar to many audiences.
Jim Rosenthal worked on 153 Grand Prix for ITV Sport, presenting its coverage for over a decade. Also for ITV, he reported and presented on 8 football World Cups and presented 3 Rugby Union World Cups, including England’s historic victory in the Final against Australia in 2003.
For more than a decade, he was ITV’s presenter of their boxing coverage, during a Golden Age of British boxing, featuring the likes of Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn and Amir Khan – when TV audiences for live Fights soared past 10 million.
When covering one of Muhammad Ali’s world title fights for BBC Radio, he was actually invited to the great man’s home for dinner!
Nick Owen has just completed 25 years of presenting BBC TV’s Midlands Today. He is now fully restored to health, having successfully overcome prostate cancer, in the process raising greater awareness of the disease with a series of emotional interviews.
After cutting his teeth presenting sport on the old ATV/Central News Programme, Nick was one of the first faces on ITV’s Breakfast Show and within two months had formed an enduring presenting partnership with Anne Diamond, which is widely credited with saving the programme. They worked together for the next four years and then, a decade later, they clocked up 600 live apperarances from BBC Pebble Mill, fronting Good Morning with Anne and Nick.
For ITV Sport, Nick presented the Olympics coverage in 1988 and the Football World Cup from Italy in 1992, as well as commentating during the 1994 World Cup.
He was chairman of Luton Town Football Club for almost a decade, forging a close friendship with an even more famous Luton supporter – Eric Morecambe. In fact Nick’s ringtone on his mobile is the instantly recognisable ‘Give Me Sunshine’, the Morecambe and Wise signature tune.
Pat Murphy is the longest-serving contributor to BBC Radio’s Sports Report on Saturday afternoons, having clocked up more than 40 years on that historic programme, the longest-running radio sports show in the world.
He has written over 40 sports books, including acclaimed biographies of Ian Botham and Brian Clough. Pat has also collaborated on books with the likes of Imran Khan, Viv Richards, Andrew Flintoff, Graham Gooch, Bob Willis and Alec Stewart. His latest book is the Official History of Sports Report.
Pat specialises in reporting on cricket and football – covering the Midlands clubs – and he has been on 18 England tours around the world. He was there when England retained the Ashes in Melbourne in 1986 and regained them in 2005, at the Oval. He also accompanied Ian Botham on many of his charity walks to raise funds for Leukaemia Research and jousted many times in interviews with the legendary Brian Clough.
The format for the evening is simple : three friends over many decades pulling out the plums from their vast experience. Three microphones, three chairs. And, via some roving mics, as many questions as we can take from the audience….

It’s commonly accepted that Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell is one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. 

A product of Dublin’s famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, since launching his own solo live career at the 2016 Celtic Connections, Daoirí Farrell has gone from strength to strength. On the verge of releasing his fourth solo album in early 2023, he can boast numerous honours from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards to ALSR Celtic Music accolades.

He has received endorsements from the likes of Christy Moore (‘Daoirí has assumed the mantle of Luke [Kelly]’), Mark Radcliffe (‘What a voice’) and Dónal Lunny (‘Daoirí is one of the most important traditional singers to emerge in the last decade’), with his music and live performances earning the acclaim of respected publications including MOJO, The Irish Post, Songlines and more.

On stage
Daoirí’s live work sees the 2013 All Ireland Champion Singer touring far and wide, performing regularly at festivals around the globe including in Canada, Australia and Europe. He has also toured the USA as vocalist for Lúnasa, performed in the UK in the line-up of the renowned Transatlantic Sessions and played to a live and TV audience at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

More recently, March 2020 saw him live stream from what he called ‘The Covid Corner’ of his kitchen in Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day. It was followed by an additional twenty-five consecutive weekly online performances, attracting worldwide audiences with over 15,000 views each week and resulted in an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today programme.

As well as touring internationally, Daoirí still hones his art with regular unannounced visits to the many sessions across the city of Dublin. 

On record
The debut album, ‘The First Turn’, surfaced back in 2009, with his breakthrough album appearing in 2016 with the powerful ‘True Born Irishman’, a set that Songlines called ‘an album that could yet prove to be one of the most significant Irish releases of recent years.’ It went on to win him two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Following 2019’s ‘A Lifetime Of Happiness’, which earned three nominations in the RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards and FATEA’s ‘nothing less than a quintessential Irish folk album’ approval, Daoirí’s long-awaited fourth album, ‘The Wedding Above In Glencree’, was released in late February 2023 and made the RTÉ Radio 2 playlist in Ireland.

Find out more about the Regal Folk Festival and buy tickets HERE

Hay Festival Hay-on-Wye 2024 programme revealed, offering a world of different ideas .

Headline artists include authors Amor Towles, Ayọbámi Adébáyọ, Colm Tóibín, Cressida 
Cowell, David Mitchell, Jeff Kinney, Jhumpa Lahiri, David Nicholls, Elif Shafak, Holly 
Jackson, Alex Wharton, Jacqueline Wilson, Sunjeev Sahota, Manon Steffan Ros, Marian 
Keyes, Michael Morpurgo and Oliver Jeffers; historians Alice Roberts, Greg Jenner and 
Tom Holland; politicians Theresa May, Andy Burnham, Julia Gillard and Rory Stewart; 
musicians Bonnie Tyler, Charlotte Church, Geri Halliwell-Horner, James Blunt, Jools 
Holland, Robert Macfarlane and Johnny Flynn; journalists James O’Brien, Caitlin Moran 
and Elizabeth Day; footballer and broadcaster Gary Lineker; actors Dame Judi Dench, 
Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Fry, Sir Lenny Henry and Toby Jones; artist Es Devlin; poets 
Hanan Issa, Simon Armitage, Jackie Kay, Lemn Sissay, Hollie McNish, Michael Rosen 
and Joseph Coelho; comedians Jon Richardson, Nish Kumar, Julian Clary, Ruby Wax 
and Sara Pascoe; Nobel Prize-winning activist Maria Ressa; and many more…  

Hay Festival Global has unveiled the full programme for its 37th spring edition in Hay-on
Wye, with more than 600 in-person events over 11 days, 23 May–2 June 2024.  

Tickets and info can be found at: www.hayfestival.com/hay-on-wye/home

Launching the best new fiction and non-fiction, while offering insights and debate around 
significant global issues, the programme sees writers, policy makers, pioneers and 
innovators take part from around the world, offering big thinking and bold ideas.  
Events offer something for all, beginning with the free schools programme, 23–24 May, 
and including a vibrant strand for families throughout.  

New projects woven across the Festival include The Platform for new creatives, the daily 
News Review offering analysis of the latest events, the first-ever Hay Festival Sports 
Day, and Hay Festival Green, prompting innovative solutions to the climate crisis. 
Late nights at the Festival are given over to great music, comedy and entertainment, 
while a host of free pop-up activities and performances around the site keeps audience 
entertained between sessions.  

Events will take place across eight stages in the redesigned free-to-enter Festival site at 
Dairy Meadows – which also offers a range of spaces for audiences to explore and enjoy, 
including the Bookshop, Wild Garden, Make & Take Tent, a host of exhibitors and market 
stalls, cafés and restaurants, and the new Family Garden where young readers can kick
start their creative journeys – as well as in and around Hay-on-Wye, including 
performances all week at St Mary’s Church.  

Sit back and enjoy this insightful short chat with the multi talented Alistair McGowan.

For tickets and information on this years Ludlow Piano Festival visit: www.ludlowpianofestival.com

For information on this years Ludlow Fringe Festival visit: www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

And Tipsy Truffles of Ludlow can provide bespoke wedding delicacies, to party favours.

Indulge in chocolate ecstasy this EASTER find them by visiting their website www.tipsytruffles.co.uk or email with your requirements to karen@tipsytruffles.co.uk

In a thrilling celebration of Shakespearean drama, Mid Wales Opera proudly presents Verdi's Macbeth, transporting audiences into the captivating world of tragedy, ambition, and supernatural intrigue. This powerful operatic rendition brings the timeless tale of the Scottish Play to life in a spellbinding production presented in English and performed in four enthralling acts. 

Mid Wales Opera are pleased to announce that all the venues on their MainStages Tour have tickets on sale for their production of Verdi’s Macbeth; the perfect blend of live performance and music for those who love Shakespeare, as well as for those who love opera.

One of Shakespeare’s greatest plays is also one of Verdi’s greatest operas. Experience a gripping tale of power, manipulation and tragic descent as Macbeth, a valiant general, succumbs to his wife’s persuasion, leading to a ruthless quest for the Scottish throne. Verdi’s magnificent score, with its sweeping melodies and intricate harmonies, propels the psychologically thrilling narrative, whilst Act 4 introduces a modern twist with the haunting chorus of refugees. Sung in English, accompanied by Ensemble Cymru and with a large cast, supplemented by community choruses, Mid Wales Opera presents its first-ever production of Verdi’s Macbeth as the culmination of its Shakespeare Season. 

The opera features a huge cast of 17 professional singers, led by Canadian baritone Jean-Kristof Bouton as Macbeth, Welsh soprano Mari Wyn Williams as the demonic Lady Macbeth, Welsh tenor Robyn Lyn Evans as Macduff and Welsh bass baritone Emyr Wyn Jones as Banquo. As always, MWO are joined in the pit by the fabulous Ensemble Cymru, performing conductor Jonathan Lyness’s newly created orchestration of the opera. The opera will be performed in the celebrated English singing translation by Jeremy Sams.

Music Director and Conductor Jonathan Lyness expresses his enthusiasm for bringing Verdi's Macbeth to the MainStages Tour: Of Verdi’s three Shakespearean operas, Macbeth is the one that I believe will seriously resonate with all of our audiences today, with its extraordinarily powerful and stirring music and for the remarkably contemporary themes that pervade this timeless drama surrounding a military general’s existential greed for power.

Join Mid Wales Opera on this unforgettable journey into the heart of Shakespearean tragedy as Verdi's Macbeth takes centre stage. The MainStages Tour will commence at Hafren, Newtown, on 2 March 2024, and will continue on to venues in Aberystwyth, Bangor, Wrexham, Newport, Hereford, Llanelli, Milford Haven, and finally arriving in Brecon, on 23 March 2024.

Tickets are available from all venues or via www.midwalesopera.co.uk.

They discuss how Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust are showcasing new roles, by holding Recruitment Events at Bishops Castle Community Hospital, which will include on-the-day interviews with tours of the hospital and opportunities to experience the immersive mobile training unit.
 
The next recruitment events take place 10am ‘til 2pm Saturday, February 24th. For further details, see: www.shropcomjobs.com.

For those looking to find out more about working in the NHS, for Shropshire Community Health, or just what an amazing role Community Hospitals play in our area, this is a MUST listen.

Learn all about this brilliant production and book tickets by clicking HERE

The Humble-Bee Gardeners are returning this year with our Ludlow Pumpkin Fest! Our small local business started this tradition last year in collaboration with Csons Ludlow.This year we are back to keep the new tradition with more days for you to visit, and more fun, food and games. And, of course, our organic pumpkins will be there, waiting for you too. There are already some monsters growing! 

Since last year we’ve learnt a lot about growing pumpkins – it’s definitely not as easy as it sounds. We have planted them, hand weeded them (many times) and tended them among the wildflowers (weeds if you must).We have over 30–40 varieties of pumpkins and squashes for you. All are edible and can be used for many different yummy meals, so no waste! We saved a lot of seeds from our pumpkins last year (you can too!) and look forward to seeing all the different varieties. 

We have pick your own, family games, pumpkin carving, willow weaving demonstrations, produce stalls, some music and yummy food, hot and cold! 

We then open on Saturdays and Sundays 14th & 15th, 21st & 22nd, 28th & 29th October and on Tuesday 31st October, with Halloween atmosphere. Admission this year is £5 per adult and £3 per child over 3 years. Under 3s go free. Entry includes one pumpkin per person. 

We look forward to welcoming you back to celebrate the season and have a wholesome, fun day out! We will also be open during the week by appointment for groups for pick your own. To book this, contact us at grow@humblebeegardeners.co.uk or by phone on 07534 148 428. You can find us at Hill Head Field, Woodstock Lane End, Brimfield, SY8 4NY. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

We sent Mark Edwards around to chat to Exhibitors and find out more about the business expo, and get a feel for the current business landscape.

A full day of entertainment awaits with some familiar and favourite acts as well as, new to us; The Rotundas, the exciting traditional Black Country folk group. The Leominster Morris as well as the Tenbury Teme Valley Band and Mark Russell’s Solo Circus will keep us entertained. Pearl Lake Ukulele Band, and Nick and Jane will be on stage then the day will round off with Blue Moon – back by popular demand.

The Apple Marquee will host the spectacular display by Frank Matthews of over 250 different apples, and they will be on hand to provide advice on tree husbandry. The apple juicing service will be provided by Apple Teme (bring your own containers!) whilst The Marcher Apple Network and the Tenbury Millennium Orchard will be pleased to discuss all matters “Apple”.

Children’s activities will include face painting and the Apple Trail and the availability plenty of ice cream and candy floss! For the true buffs there will be a selection of classic cars. Other attractions will include Alpacas, Twit Twoo Falconry, Coolmoves Dance and Fitness and the Ludlow Beekeepers Association.

Find Out More HERE

The brainchild of a passionate couple of music enthusiasts and cultural advocates, Westley & Jen Bone, ‘Shire Folk’ aims to bridge the gap between urban-centric music scenes and rural communities hungry for diverse cultural experiences. By curating a series of captivating performances, the project seeks to invigorate and nurture the folk music scene in the Shire region. Westley & Jen were responsible for arranging the sell out shows from Fairport Convention and Jon Boden at the Castle Hall, Bridgnorth in 2019 though Ludlow Assembly Rooms and are two of the key organisers behind the Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival.

The project will bring artists to The Jam Factory in Hereford, Ludlow Distillery in Ludlow and to Violets Tea Room in Bridgnorth and the inaugural lineup for ‘Shire Folk’ promises an unforgettable experience for folk enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Nick also finds out about the Intern opportunities for those who would like to get more experience in sound engineering.  The intern will join the 3 day tour working with the shows and getting much needed real life experience in putting shows on in different spaces and using industry standard equipment.

For information ,tour dates and ticket information visit www.shirefolk.co.uk

We sent Sunshine Radios Mark Edwards down to the Ludlow Farmshop for a chat and tour with MD Jon Edwards, where they discuss topics including the Ludlow Farmshop ethos, from its farming roots- to where it is now. They also discuss events happening this Summer including the popular Summer Fun Day.

Ludlow Farmshop is one of the crown jewels in the business and tourism landscape of South Shropshire, join us as we celebrate its recent achievements. 

Roger McGough, the ‘Living proof of himself,’ and President of the Poetry Society not only helped kickstart the musical careers of Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix, but inspired hundreds, if not thousands of young poets (well, quite a few), on their poetic journeys.

This is a fascinating chat to a man with stories to tell.

The business was first founded by Mr Derrick Grieveson in Worcester in 1953 and operated under the name of Worcester Carsales.  The dealership moved in 1963 to a new site in Hylton Road, Worcester, and 1973 saw Mr Grieveson’s son and current Managing Director, Mr Stuart Grieveson, join the family company.  In the last 25 years the company has acquired many new car franchised dealerships in the West Midlands.

During 70 years of trading, the family-run business has seen three generations of the Grieveson family enjoying working for the firm, and to date, four of Mr Grieveson’s grandchildren work within the group. It is a wonderful story and unique in this day and age. Long may it continue. 

This string of radio performances will exist as an exciting glimpse of what’s to come this summer, with Julia set to appear at UK festivals later in the year. Julia has amassed a huge digital following of 730k+ streams on Spotify, 90K views on YouTube, and 2 million+ views on TikTok.
 

28th Jan – The Story of Guitar Heroes
2nd Feb – Barry Steele and Friends
3rd Feb – Jon Boden and the Remnant Kings

Listen as NMITEs Development Director Harriet Dearden and other local exhibitors tell Mark Edwards all about what to expect at this years Future Skills Fair

This new edition will be fully revised and updated with new chapters on the artists who have recorded at Rockfield since 2007, including new interviews with bands such as Thunder, The Dirty Youth, Gun and YES; the Studios’ recent appearances in film and television such as the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody film and the Rockfield: the Studio on the Farm documentary; and a section on Rockfield’s neighbouring rehearsal studio, Monnow Valley, which later became a recording studio in its own right and has hosted bands such as Black Sabbath. A must-read for anyone interested in rock music and music history.

About Jay Adkins

Clever. Intriguing.Humorous &  Brilliant!
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These are words used to describe award winning Mentalist and Illusionist Jay Adkins as he leaves his audience mesmerised, engaged and amused with his naturally charming and entertaining style of Stage Mentalism, Close up mind reading and delightful deception.

Combining psychological mind-manipulation together with magic and comedy, Jay brings a fresh vitality to the genre of Mentalism. His inimitable style combined with memory feats that stun and amaze, Jay uses Psychology, Showmanship, Hypnosis, Suggestion, and Cold Reading to captivate and engage his audience. With over 20-years performance experience at his disposal.

Jay continues to be a Guest Performer at many corporate events throughout the UK and overseas.

Find out more by visiting www.jayadkinsmagician.co.uk

Hannah Fletcher tells Nick Jones all about how Pure Confidence can help.
                                    
Pure Confidence provide a wide range of hair replacement services from their salon in Tenbury. They specialise in treating men with hair loss, designing hair replacement solutions to meet their needs. Their services can be temporary or permanent and they pride themselves on providing non-surgical hair replacement solutions.

Find out more by visiting https://www.pureconfidence.uk/