I named my blog after me because that’s what I am now – a literary blog. I used to be a drama teacher. For a long time I was Shropshire’s Creative Arts Adviser. After that I was the first Director of Belmont Arts Centre, before it became The Hive. Now I’m a literary blog. Every week or two, I write something about books and post it to my website. Neil [...]
I recently came across this on the Shrewsbury Town FC website and thought it would be worth re-posting here in case it interests anyone… How would you like to see Shrewsbury Town run out in a kit you have designed? Well, here is your chance to make it a reality . The club are once again asking for fans to come up with a design for Shrewsbury Town’s home kit [...]
We walked up the stairs to the Fridge suddenly hushed, as to not seem too pissed. With each step my heart grew louder, and my legs got wobblier. We formed a line, the girls at the front, to be inspected by the doorman. He was a short old bloke, in a 80′s sport jacket my Granddad would wear and haircut that is best described as ill advised. He let the [...]
An evening of great sounds-Funk/Soul/Dub/Psychedelia and Post-Punk + Vintage projections and visuals. (John K’s Late Birthday Party / Jon Savage’s Post-Punk Album Sell-Out) Tickets: £5 advance from The Coffeehouse – or pay on the door. Strictly LTD numbers Date and Time: Friday November 2nd, 8.00pm – 11.30pm. Featuring: a DJ set from Jon Savage – Cultural commentator, journalist and author. Supported by: CTR DJS. About Jon Savage: For those of [...]
Thanks to the original recorder for making and uploading a tape of this historic event, you can download a full recording of the Stone Roses gig played at the Park Lane night club in Shrewsbury in 1989. This recording also includes a 20 minute soundcheck. info about the bootleg is borrowed from thestoneroses.co.uk fansite and I also recommend you check out shitboyfriend.com for an excellent appraisal of Park Lane and [...]
Jenni, Dulcie & Jamila aka Hey Doll have been crafting away for years, studying Art, running workshops, exhibiting. The Dolls have been sharing ideas & creating personalised gifts for family & friends. Inspired by Vintage craft techniques, Fashion plates & fabrics we decided to run Craft sessions and parties together in and around Shropshire, West Midlands. As well as private parties we also run & devise sessions for events and organisations contact us for [...]
Jamila is a Shropshire based Artist with a Fine Art Photography degree from the University of Derby, 2004. She enjoys making candid work, using texture, colour & often works to a self determined narrative. Jamila is very passionate about her Community & Arts for Health projects, which she devises and delivers. Jamila is a also a member of the Craft Collective Hey Doll! (www.heydoll.co.uk). Jamila is inspired by found objects, domesticity, [...]
Choirs and bands in Shrewsbury are being sought to help this year’s Christmas lights switch-on go with a bang. Organisers, Destination Shrewsbury – a partnership organisation with responsibility for promoting business and tourism in the town – are looking for bands and choirs of all ages and abilities to take part in Shrewsbury’s Christmas Cracker on November 21. Event bosses are promising an evening of festive fun for all ages [...]
19 year old local contemporary photographer. I enjoy photographing different types of people, all shapes and sizes from every walk of life. Minimal editing used as I want to portray a more natural image. I like to take photos of people for fashion, bands or even just for a bit of fun. I have also broadened my spectrum to doing events be it Weddings to Festivals. Currently shoots are free of [...]
Abzolute Zero Promotions bring you a one off special acoustic show with 2 huge great acts… Steve Cradock (Ocean Colour Scene/Weller) Acoustic with special guest Tom Hingley (ex Inspiral Carpets) at the Buttermarket Cellars, Shrewsbury – Friday 16th November 2012. Headling the show is Steve Cradock. Born in Birmingham and raised on a teenage diet of The Who, the Small Faces and lashings of Jam, Steve’s first band The Boys [...]
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