The Carnival Is Over
There we go that was it and as I predicted, I became Le Sportiff, the worst sports fan ever. I became both a critique and perfectionist not forgetting a self styled expert on a plethora of sports and all from the comfort of my armchair.
What an amazing two weeks it has been. Britain, this tiny almost insignificant dot on the atlas of the world; came third....
Shrewsbury Flower Show Day Two
In my first report from the show I spoke of the arena events mostly and didn’t say too much about the rest of the show. Now to address that imbalance and take you to the other side of the Quarry Park where a whole host of interesting things were occurring.
Before that however, one feels obliged to thank...
The Flower Show day one.
Who would have believed that 125 years ago Shrewsbury Flower Show would still be packing the people in? Heaven knows what someone from 1887 might have thought had they been there amongst the high tech arena displays or the plethora of bands and attractions, not forgetting the most beautifully cultivated blooms,...
Charles Darwin
You must have lived a very sheltered existence if you are unaware of the true origin of the Darwin species. We all know, I would imagine, that Charles Darwin came from Shrewsbury. Admittedly he didn’t end his days in our county, but his birthplace stands proudly at the foot of The Mount, in Shrewsbury,...
Fat Lady Replaced By Old Man
Firstly as an Englishman and a Proud Salopian I have to say how much I resented hearing every announcement made in the Olympic opening ceremony firstly in French and then as an afterthought, in English. May I proffer that as we have just emptied our coffers to pay for this thing and...
The Ignored Resource
Readers of my work may well be aware that recently my health hasn’t been brilliant and I am recovering from a series of strokes along with having to deal with being Coeliac, living a gluten free existence. That, whilst hard to say, is still easier to say than to do. Daily, myself and one in a thousand other people can...
A Teeny Glimpse of Goodness
So, my fellow Salopians, what on Earth is the orange hot thing we have been looking at in the sky of late? I don't know what it was but I know this cannot be summer because people aren't wearing thick jumpers and waterproof trousers. Long may it last I say, on behalf of myself and other...
Salesman By Day
Owen Lewis Portable Theatre Company
The Walker Theatre
Wednesday18th July
Fran and David's photo is courtesy of the Shropshire Star
I guess the question is, when you put yourself under immense pressure to bring a piece of work you have created to the public domain, why? It’s a fair question and one that I will attempt to answer - after all I...
80’s Mania Show
Theatre Severn
Saturday July 14th
There was an incredible buzz of excitement as the crowd of 30/40 and 50-somethings gathered at Theatre Severn for a trip backwards into the 1980s courtesy of The Reunion Group. What a splendid occasion it was for all as the live band pumped out hits by; Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Wham, Toni Basil, Boy...
Salopian Open Mic
Smithfield Road
Shrewsbury
July 5th
Having been raised in Church Stretton and going to school in Shrewsbury and loving this county as I do, one may suggest I may be a little partisan when it comes to reviewing Shropshire events. Not a bit of it. I will seek out the good and the bad and inform you of both in...
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