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Welcome to the fourth issue of Severn magazine. We now hope you're getting used to seeing us around the town, if you don’t yet have an issue delivered to your home you will find an increasing number of places in the town centre to pick up a copy. The magazine continues to develop but we still have our usual mix of What’s on, professional advice and places of interest in the area. Our regular expert Martin the Town Crier talks about Fish Street, we have a great regeneration story featuring the iconic Flax Mill and plans for this wonderful old building. We also speak to the team behind the exciting Shrewsbury Hydro project who discuss their methods of generating electricity from the River Severn. Thank you for the continued support of local readers, advertisers and editorial contributors, once again we couldn't have completed this latest issue without you. We have great stories in the coming months which I hope you will enjoy so please look out for your copy. As ever, please get in touch if you have a local story you think will be of interest or any general feedback on the magazine, always happy to hear from you.
Contents Micha≤’s Mors≤s Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Fish Stre≥ Shrewsbury St∏ls – Framing Shrewsbury’s Stre≥ Pa◊ors Our Fanta◊ic Flaxm∏l Property News Shrewsbury Hydro Attingham’s V∫unteers Buzzing Hive – F∫k Fe◊ Suggs at the Severn Cinder≤la On Ice Diverse Cinema at OMH A Creative Profile Kerri’s Fashion Tips Hair and Beauty Moor Farm Shop
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PREPARING TO OPEN Plans have been approved for a new Italian re◊aurant in the town, promising the arrival of an excπing international food brand. Zizzi w∏l be opening in a Grade 2 li◊ed bu∏ding on the High Stre≥ in the near future. The extensive bu∏ding was formerly a Beso Beso re◊aurant but has been empty for some time. As part of the √ans, Zizzi w∏l provide 17 full-time and 6 part-time jobs for local peo√e. It is hoped that work on
the re◊aurant w∏l be com√≥ed in March ahead of an opening for Ea◊er. There are √ans for three contemporary flats above the unπ. Shropshire Counc∏ who have recently approved the scheme, b≤ieve the proposals and arrival of Zizzi on the High Stre≥, w∏l contribute to the vπalπy of the town. For a sneak preview of Zizzi’s menu and other re◊aurants, visπ: www.zizzi.co.uk
ADORN’S ANNA ATTENDS ‘FREEZE’ Young Shropshire businesswoman Anna Garvey, owner of independent tattoo studio Adorn Design Ltd of Grope Lane, recently attended one of the UK’s top conventions for the growing tattoo industry. The UK Tattoo Freeze in Telford, acts as the first convention of the year for the industry and Adorn’s presence at the event proved the perfect alternative way to celebrate a year of successful trading.
Antiquities emporium goes online Shrewsbury born Sam HandburyMadin has always had a fascination wπh finding and c∫le±ing things and has now turned the fascination into a business and has recently launched his venture as the quirk∏y named ‘It’s a Nomad Life’. Globally in∆ired goods, from the ancient Ne∫πhic period right up to the 1980’s. www.πsanomadlife.com
NEWS, NEWS, NEWS • Have you got a ‘Morsel’ of news you’d like us to consider sharing? • Is it interesting and local? • Will it benefit the good folk of Shrewsbury? …if so please get in touch: info@severnmagazine.co.uk
Severn TrenT emPLOYeeS graB a PainTBrUSH Ten members of ◊aµ from Severn Trent Water have recently given two rooms at the Hive Music and Media Centre a makeover. The team took a day out of the o∂ce to v∫unteer their time in January, as part of Severn Trent’s commπment to supporting local charπies and providing unique team-bu∏ding a±ivπies for their em√oyees. Workers re-decorated the centre’s video ◊udio and me≥ing room, transforming both ∆aces. The me≥ing room now features a ◊unning piece of wall-art thanks to the hard work of Severn Trent em√oyee and arti◊, Sally Faye Cotter∏l. The Hive is grateful to Severn Trent for enabling some of their ◊aµ to take a day out of the o∂ce which has made a big diµerence, revπalising both ∆aces for the use of young peo√e and the wider communπy. www.hiveonline.org.uk
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By Shrewsbury Town Crier Martin Wood
I was walking down Ffyschestrete the other day… never been down Ffyschestrete? Bet you have, it’s now called Fish Street and was the site in medieval days of the old fish market.
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ish was s∫d in the old market from the early 1500’s right up to the mid 1800’s although the fish mark≥ did move around a bπ, probably due to the sm≤l! Around 1647 the fish s≤lers moved to St John’s H∏l then came down to the Green Mark≥ in the Square before moving ba∞ to Fish Stre≥ in 1763. Because Shrewsbury was such an important mark≥ town fishmongers would trav≤ from afar to s≤l their goods and they would have to pay a rental, a bπ like you pay at a car boot these days for your pπch, and at the end of the day they would have to pay another fee to have the road cleaned up so, the fishmongers l≥ π be known, via the Town Crier, that anything in the middle of the ◊re≥ was free!!! This was a good √an because in those days if you didn’t work you didn’t
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have any money and if you had no money then you had to scavenge for your food, hence the women would come down and pi∞ the ◊re≥ clean of all the fish heads and innards so that saved the fishmongers fee, clever or what? On the corner of Grope Lane and Fish Stre≥ is Le Plat du Jour, which is French for “French Food and Coµee Shop”, I think, anyway π’s a wonderful lπtle shop where you can buy all things French but in 1780 π was the sπe of ‘The Bear’ public house and π was around here that one of the bear pπs was sπuated, the other main pπ was in the Quarry. If you look in the doorway of Le Plat you w∏l see a ring s≥ in the ◊one, this was used to h≤p lower the casks into the c≤lar but π was also where the bear were tied to before going into
OYez! OYez! OYez! became known as ‘The Three Fishes’ the pπ. Now for the “I didn’t know that” bπ… all main towns and v∏lages π was the fir◊ pub in Shrewsbury to ban smoking many years ago and π’s had their own bear pπ, (π was the taken all the re◊ of the Country a entertainment of the day, a bπ like a medieval version of Coronation Stre≥) long time to catch up! A few doors down from the pub is a house that and if you were a ◊ranger in a town has a √aque on π recording the fa± wanting dire±ions they would dire± that The Rev. John We≈ey, the founder you via the bear pπ hence nowadays when you look at a map ≥c, you “take of the m≥hodi◊ movement, preached in the house on his visπ to the town your bearings”. Opposπe Le Plat is the Bear Steps on March 16th 1761. He was reported a marv≤lous timber framed bu∏ding as saying that “Preaching to the that, thanks to the Shrewsbury Civic peo√e of Shrewsbury is like trying to Soci≥y, was rescued from dem∫πion convert qui∞sand”!!! I don’t think and is now the home he visπed us too many it wasn’t the fall times after that. of the Civic Soci≥y but also houses many that killed him, it Dominating the exhibπions throughwas the landing!!! top of Fish Stre≥ is St out the year and is Aulkmunds, fir◊ bu∏t certainly w≤l worth a visπ, there is in the year 912, π was rebu∏t in the also a coµee shop overlooking late 1700’s and π has the gho◊ of St Aulkmunds churchyard but mind one Robin Archerson who appears your head π has low beams! eπher on the ∆ire or sπting in The Also in Fish Stre≥ we have the Three Fishes. The ◊ory gœs that wonderful Three Fishes pub, fir◊ Robin was a ◊ee√eja∞ who h≤ped recorded as sim√y ‘The Fishes’ in to bu∏d the ∆ire when the church 1780 and then in 1826 as ‘The Old was rebu∏t in the 1700’s and as he Three Fishes’ and then from 1829 π was sπting in the pub one day some
local lads came in and b≥ him a gallon of beer that he couldn’t climb the ∆ire and remove the weatherco∞, which he promptly did and fair enough the lads paid him his dues, after everyone had a j∫ly good laugh they realised that the weathervane had got to be re√aced, and π was going to co◊ money so, the lads waπed unt∏ Robin had almo◊ finished his gallon of beer and then b≥ him another gallon that he couldn’t do the reverse journey! Robin pi∞ed up the weathervane, tu∞ed π under his arm, ◊aggered out of the pub up the ∆ire and re√aced the πem, then ◊epped ba∞ to admire his handiwork. 174 ft later he came to a sudden halt! The local paper of the day reported that he was k∏led by the fall, but that’s not quπe true, π wasn’t the fall that k∏led him, π was the landing!!! See you next month. ∞
Martin Wood~Shrewsbury Town Crier t: 07718 951902 e: towncrier.martin@btinternet.com
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for b≥ter ¬otogra¬ic composπions o◊ peo√e like to frame their favourπe ¬otos and put them around the house as decoration and to remind us of loved ones or √aces of intere◊. But there’s another type of framing, one you can use when taking the a±ual ¬oto in the fir◊ √ace, and π can be ju◊ as eµe±ive.
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A framed view of St. Nicholas’ Chapel, Shrewsbury
This kind of framing is a m≥hod of using ≤ements in the ¬oto to draw attention to the area of the image on which we want the viewer to focus. It should lead the eye to the required focal point and keep π there for longer. A good exam√e is when wedding ¬otogra¬ers capture the bride and groom as they exπ the
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a window or door frame. The viewer’s eye can be taken into the ¬oto through layers rather like a 3D image. The night ¬oto (opposπe) of St Nich∫as’ Chap≤ near the ca◊le entrance is a good exam√e of framing. I decided to shoot through a doorway opposπe so that the ¬oto would have diµerent a∆e±s to π. The dark interior leads to the brightly lπ archπe±ure beyond church doorway. Framed by a ◊one and the ∫d oak door and ◊one ≈abs archway we are left in no doubt that add to the sense of hi◊ory. It’s not the beaming cou√e are the centre possible to see all of the chap≤ from of attention! this angle eπher, which provides a Framing can also give the ¬oto a context.You don’t need to see the wh∫e fe≤ing of intrigue. The ∫d show biz’ s saying, “Leave them church to know The frame is part of the wwanting more”, where the wedding cou√e are – the story telling and all good aap√ies nic≤y to the iart of careful framing. ◊one arch is a photos tell a story! There are many giveaway! The diµerent things you can use to frame frame is part of the ◊ory t≤ling and a subje± including, overhanging all good ¬otos t≤l a ◊ory! branches, windows, doorways, tunn≤s, Another reason to frame your ◊re≥ corners, and bridges, to name ¬otos is that π can add a sense of but a few. You can even use other depth to an image, particularly if peo√e in a gathering to highlight ju◊ the ¬otogra¬er is looking through one person, particularly if the other f∫iage or perhaps shooting through
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bodies are out of focus. If you do use framing π’s important to decide if the frame is to be in focus or not. In the second exam√e I used a tree in s∏hou≥te to frame the hard working farmer on a ba∞lπ tra±or and to a± as a contra◊ to the brightly lπ du◊. There’s no right or wrong way to use a frame and in fa± in this ¬oto, as in many exam√es, π’s only necessary for the frame to go part of the way around a subje±. Framing isn’t always possible or indeed necessary; π’s ju◊ another to∫ the ¬otogra¬er can use to enhance an image. Used wrongly π can clutter a ¬oto and make π seem overcrowded but when used corre±ly π can turn an ordinary image into an exceptional one! ∞
Steve Morris ~Photographer w: http://www.stevemorrisphotography.com w: http://www.shrewsburyinsoftlight.com
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H≤ping local peo√e to be safe wh∏◊ out in the town at night is the primary aim of the Shrewsbury Stre≥ Pa◊ors, who launched in November. Throughout the fe◊ive period, 18 Stre≥ pa◊ors from 11 local churches were on the ◊re≥, giving a total of 247 patr∫ hours.
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Over a four day period ◊arting December 21st, Pa◊ors ∆oke to 378 peo√e on the ◊re≥s around the town. One notable success was when they looked after a ◊randed Greek ◊udent overnight, after he missed his train to Abery◊wyth and was genuin≤y
“pastor” simply means to “serve” ◊u∞ in a ◊range town wπh nowhere to go. 24 peo√e were h≤ped from the eµe±s of alcoh∫, some of whom needed medical treatment. One was given a taxi home to ensure she got ba∞ safe. Two vi±ims of assault, six peo√e who were lo◊ and two hom≤ess peo√e were also h≤ped. Since the launch of the scheme – which has been regarded as a great
success – several hundred bottles and glasses have been removed from the town’s ◊re≥s. New ◊re≥ pa◊ors are required in order to h≤p maintain a presence on both Fridays and Saturdays. A ◊re≥ pa◊or is someone from a local Church who is commπted to h≤ping peo√e and the communπy.The Stre≥ Pa◊ors also require financial support to h≤p keep the scheme running in the future. If you would like to know more √ease conta±: shrewsbury@◊re≥pa◊ors.org.uk ∞
Dave Matthias Shrewsbury Street Pastors e: shrewsbury@streetpastors.org.uk
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Most people in Shrewsbury are aware of the towering Flaxmill Maltings which stands proudly at the northern route into the town. Shadowed in its former glory, lots of people speak of the plans for the buildings that have never come to fruition – but newly revised plans may finally be achievable…
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resh images r≤eased of the late◊ redev≤opment signal the ◊art of the proposed £12 m∏lion regeneration. A bu∏ding not sim√y of townimportance, the Flaxm∏l and former Maltings heralds regional, national and international significance for the hi◊orical r∫e π has √ayed in giving birth to the modern sky-scrapers which we see in cπies today. Bu∏t in 1797, the now mill facade after restoration grade one li◊ed Main M∏l was the fir◊ of πs kind, the fir◊ bu∏ding in the world to have been con◊ru±ed wπh an iron frame. Typical m∏ls of the era were bu∏t of bri∞ wπh eπher ◊one or wooden floors. The du◊ caused by producing flax, the v∫at∏e lubricants used on machinery and the use of candl≤ight, continually combined to result in extreme fires wπh many m∏ls burning to the ground. Another m∏l in Ca◊lefi≤ds was larger than the Dπherington Flaxm∏l but was not fire-proof – π m≥ a fiery end wπhin a few years. The Shrewsbury entrepreneurs who masterminded the con◊ru±ion of the Flaxm∏l were Shrewsbury wool merchants and brothers Thomas and Benjamin Benyon, who joined forces wπh industrialist John Marshall of Leeds. It was the revolutionary Charles Bage who designed the new m∏l however, ut∏ising the ◊rength and qualπies of iron as a material. He went on to also bu∏d the third and eighth ∫de◊ iron-framed bu∏dings in the world – and later even became Mayor of Shrewsbury! This is a very miniscule ≈ice of the extensive and intere◊ing hi◊ory which the Flaxm∏l has to t≤l. For exam√e, after the decline of the flax indu◊ry 100 years on π was becoming a successful Maltings e◊ablishment which saved the bu∏ding from total ruin. Several years ago, f∫lowing on from numerous changes of hands, English Herπage purchased the property – safe-guarding πs ownership and immediate future. English Herπage, Shropshire Counc∏ and other partners – including the valuable Friends of the Flaxm∏l Maltings group – have now submπted an ap√ication to the Herπage Lottery Fund for £11.7 m∏lion. Arti◊ impressions demon◊rate what the sπe has the potential to look like should money be granted and these have been prepared by archπe±s Fe∏den Clegg Bradley Studios.
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Geoµ Rich, partner and ◊udio leader at the archπe±s said “A successful bid w∏l re◊ore this group of internationally important bu∏dings and w∏l revπalise the local and regional economies. It w∏l allow a range of groups, from international engineers to local scho∫-ch∏dren, to increase their under◊anding of the unique and varied herπage of the Flaxm∏l”. Phase one of the proje± w∏l see the re◊oration, conservation and reuse of the key hi◊oric bu∏dings – the Main M∏l, K∏n from the Maltings ¬ase in 1898, o∂ce, ◊ables and the Dye and Stove House. If the ap√ication is successful at ◊age 1, a small grant w∏l be awarded to enable further dev≤opment of the bid for progression to ◊age 2 wπh an e◊imated timescale of 12 to 18 months. Local Counc∏lor for the area Alan Mo≈ey, who has been in◊rumental to artist’s impression
For more information on the latest plans, visit: http://www.ditheringtonhlf.info aerial view of the scheme
the Flaxm∏l’s campaign, said “In 2005, Shrewsbury residents f≤t the Flaxm∏l deserved to be kno∞ed-down. Now π is great to see the local pride and enthusiasm for the sπe – and the Friends group has definπ≤y h≤ped encourage peo√e to visπ wπh their a±ivπies and popular open days.” He added that “It is all about making the bu∏dings su◊ainable and viable in thems≤ves, engaging wπh the communπy and creating an attra±ion for Shropshire.” The Flaxm∏l certainly has a very long road ahead. Wπh the ownership of English Herπage, the dedication of the Friends group, commπment of various proje± partners and the ba∞ing of Shrewsbury peo√e however – the sπe is certainly becoming ever closer to πs grand re-emergence as Shrewsbury’s fine◊ bu∏ding. ∞
Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings e: alan.mosley@shropshire.gov.uk w: http://www.flaxmill-maltings.co.uk w: http://www.ditheringtonhlf.info
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SHREWSBURY BUSINESS PARK set to
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he e◊ablished business park is already home to more than 15 companies, including Hand≤sbanken, NFU, H∏ton Hot≤s and Alaska πs≤f, as w≤l as Shropshire Counc∏ and major local firms such as Whπtingham Ridd≤l. The ambπious new ap√ication outlines a further 15,000 sq m (161,460 sq ft) of o∂ce ∆ace, wπh indicative √ans showing 17 new bu∏dings arranged around a central ‘Anchorage Avenue’. When fully dev≤oped, the park is expe±ed to support approximat≤y 1500 jobs, bringing addπional em√oyment to the town through
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F∫lowing the launch of Shrewsbury Business Park in 2001, dev≤oper Alaska Property Group has now submπted √ans for an extension to the park which if approved, w∏l create more ∆ace for local and regional businesses.
√anning ap√ication and the chosen archπe±s are local pra±ice DGA. S≤ling agents are local firms, Pooks and Samu≤ Wood re∆e±iv≤y. ∞ For more information on Shrewsbury Business Park visπ: www.shrewsburybusines∆ark.co.uk
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HYDRO Shrewsbury Hydro, the local group who are hoping to use the water power of the River Severn in Shrewsbury to generate green electricity, have won £15,000 in the energyshare competition which closed before Christmas. They gained the support of almost 2,000 people to be one of the 4 winners in the competition. hrewsbury Hydro are part of Transπion Town Shrewsbury and they expe± that a hydro scheme in Shrewsbury would generate b≥ween 1½ and 2 m∏lion k∏owatt hours of ≤e±ricπy each year. This would be achieved by l≥ting some of the water in the river flow through a turbine alongside the weir in Shrewsbury. The £15,000 is now being used to undertake the environmental surveys which are needed to ensure that all the environmental a∆e±s of a hydro scheme have been fully looked into. The surveys include a full Flood Risk Assessment, a fish pass survey and a Prote±ed Species survey. The orders for the surveys have now all been √aced and they should all be com√≥ed before the end of March. Shrewsbury is a w≤l-known centre for companies undertaking
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environmental work and almo◊ all the work is being done by local companies. 646 groups originally regi◊ered wπh the energyshare comp≥πion for renewable energy proje±s la◊ year. This number was fir◊ whπtled down to 100 and then to 19 finali◊s in O±ober and the 4 winners were those wπh the mo◊ supporters in their categories. Shrewsbury Hydro commented that they were really √eased wπh the number of supporters who had voted for them. The surveys w∏l h≤p to show what is possible in Shrewsbury. The main thing about using water power to generate ≤e±ricπy is that there are no CO2 emissions from water. At the moment, mo◊ of our
Tim Kirby, chairman of Transition Town Shrewsbury receiving a bottle of champagne for Shrewsbury Hydro from the energyshare team at the ceremony in London where the winners were announced.
≤e±ricπy is generated from gas-fired and coal-fired power ◊ations. If a hydro scheme in Shrewsbury can produce 1½ or 2 m∏lion k∏owatt hours of ≤e±ricπy each year, π w∏l save up to a 1,000 tonnes of CO2 going into the atmo∆here each year compared to generating the same amount of power from a conventional power ◊ation. That w∏l be a real achievement for Shrewsbury. The other thing is that almo◊ half our ≤e±ricπy is now being generated by burning gas in gas-fired power ◊ations and increasingly this gas has to be imported. Our own North Sea gas produ±ion peaked ten years ago in the year 2000 and π has almo◊ halved since then. Over 40% of our gas la◊ year had to be imported. Not only that, π’s increasingly coming in as LNG, liquefied natural gas in large tankers from the Middle Ea◊. Much b≥ter to use the rain that falls in Shropshire and Wales and flows down the Severn. ∞
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h≥her you are someone who is looking to make new friends or perhaps try som≥hing totally new in a change of dire±ion, the message which Attingham Park is keen to convey in 2012, is that there is definπ≤y an opportunπy for you to make your mark and join the team. There are 25 diµerent and varied r∫es at Attingham, all of which are d≤ivered by the 600-◊rong team of dedicated v∫unteers who la◊ year, gave over 50,000 hours of service assi◊ing more than 290,000 visπors to the park alone. The v∫unteers work in harmony wπh the National Tru◊’s own ◊aµ team, including V∫unteer and Communπy Engagement Manager K≤lie Scott. Ba∞ in 2005 the property ho◊ed 150 v∫unteers, a number which seems rather low in comparison to today’s figure. The team has grown significantly as a result of the continued expansion and inve◊ment which the National Tru◊ has made at Attingham, wπh successful inπiatives such as Lady Berwi∞’s Tearoom in the main house. Some peo√e may think v∫unteering at a Tru◊ property is an a±ivπy reserved only for the r≥ired or ∫der generation but this is certainly not the case. The younge◊ v∫unteer at Attingham is only 14 years of age – wπh a 94 year ∫d h∫ding up the other end of the scale. There are also 6 v∫unteers who are proud to have served a total of 40 years individually at the house. Speaking of the benefits of v∫unteering as an a±ivπy, K≤lie Scott said “We have a fanta◊ic team
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Attingham Park fondly captures the heart of many Shrewsbury residents, ◊anding at the forefront of the National Tru◊’s portf∫io of hi◊orical properties in Shropshire. However, the doors of the ≤egant 18th century e◊ate would remain firmly closed, were π not for the team of 600 v∫unteers who make π their home. of v∫unteers at Attingham, a total of 600 personalπies and π’s rewarding for me to see their continued motivation and passion. Peo√e may think they need a hi◊orical ba∞ground to v∫unteer but all you need is the ab∏πy to engage wπh visπors in a posπive manner”. She added “Some v∫unteers are members of the National Tru◊ who want to give
som≥hing ba∞ to the organisation, wh∏◊ we have also seen an increase in younger v∫unteers and those who are changing dire±ion for exam√e, f∫lowing redundancy”. Further benefits to v∫unteering at Attingham include regular social events for v∫unteers, on-going training and of course, the opportunπy to a±iv≤y h≤p conserve one of Shrewsbury’s be◊ rural landmarks for future residents. Geoµ, a Visπor W≤come v∫unteer says “F∫lowing r≥irement, I missed
the buzz of me≥ing new peo√e. Every day is diµerent and you are always able to broaden and enhance what is on oµer to ex√ore and enjoy. Attingham is the √ace for me!” Wh∏◊ certain r∫es at the property continue to prove popular wπh would-be v∫unteers – including the walled garden, which currently has a waπing li◊ – K≤lie is currently looking for new v∫unteers to h≤p wπh w≤coming visπors and covering r∫es during weekends particularly. An excπing new inπiative for 2012 is a new themed shop in the mansion and there is demand for peo√e who have a r≥a∏ ba∞ground to oµer their expertise – and benefit from the experience. Anyone who is intere◊ed in v∫unteering at Attingham or would like to find out more information, is encouraged to conta± K≤lie dire± on 01743 708124. ∞
Kellie Scott ~Volunteering & Community Engagement Manager Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4TP t: 0044 (0)1743 708124 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attinghampark
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Here’s a few of the excπing events taking √ace at Attingham Park, visπ the websπe for even more! Snowdrop Season: Up unt∏ mid-February, che∞ websπe for dates! Watch the woodland floor of Attingham transform into a beautiful carp≥ of ◊unning snowdrops as you walk around the park.
Rediscovered Tours > Beauty in the East: Up unt∏ March, che∞ websπe for dates! A ∆eciali◊ guided tour around the house to give an insight into the Attingham Rediscovered interiors re◊oration programme. House of Beasts: Up unt∏ March, che∞ websπe for dates!
Holiday Trails for Families: February to November, che∞ websπe for dates! There’s a diµerent fam∏y tra∏ every scho∫ h∫iday to lead you around the grounds and keep your lπtle ones entertained. For further information on these events please call The Property O∂ce: 01743 708123 or email: attingham@nationaltru◊.org.uk
A guided tour of s≤e±ed exhibπs in the House of Bea◊s contemporary art exhibπion on di∆lay in the mansion at Attingham Park.
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BUzzing Hive
∂ Welcome to the fourth insight into the Hive Music and Media Centre, where our aim is to highlight all of the exciting opportunities which are taking place right on your doorstep, at our well-established arts venue.
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he Shrewsbury F∫k Fe◊ival which takes √ace at the We◊ Midlands Showground in the town has rapidly become a jew≤ in the crown of many f∫k enthusia◊s’ annual calendars – proving ever more successful, year after year. The Hive works in partnership wπh the team behind the F∫k Fe◊ival, to d≤iver a series of regular f∫k concerts at the venue, which take √ace throughout
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the year and ensure that there is no shortage of f∫k music in Shrewsbury. Numerous world-class f∫k a±s have taken to the Hive’s ◊age during Some truly stunning names set to perform this season
the pa◊ 18 months, wπh particular highlights being arti◊s such as B≤shazzar’s Fea◊, Chris Wood, Crooked St∏l, Kris Drever, Jon Boden
and Martyn Jose¬ among◊ others. The concerts have gained regional recognπion and now continue to regularly draw in an audience from areas outside Shropshire, including North Wales, Liverpo∫ and Manche◊er. In 2012, the f∫k concerts are s≥ to carry on bringing international f∫k musicians to the town and there are some truly ◊unning names s≥
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to perform this season. In January, Ruth Moody of the Wa∏in’ Jennys d≤ighted audiences wπh her beautiful tones – and this month, she is f∫lowed by the one and only highly acclaimed, Martin Simpson.He w∏l be performing on Sunday February 19th. Other concerts this ∆ring w∏l see performances from renowned arti◊s including Andy Cutting on March 18th, Jim Moray on March 31st and Chris Newman on Apr∏ 15th. They w∏l be accompanied by Kieran Goss on May 20th, Fay Hi≤d on June 2nd – and finally the concert series w∏l end for the season wπh Nancy Kerr and James Fagan on June 17th. Habib Malik-Mans≤l, Mark≥ing Assi◊ant at the Hive said “Our regular f∫k concerts have demon◊rated the growing popularπy and intere◊ in f∫k music across Shropshire and beyond. It’s promising as w≤l to see that the concerts are dev≤oping audiences outside of the county and bringing touri◊s into Shrewsbury – som≥hing we hope to expand upon in the future.” Ti∞≥s for the f∫k concerts can be booked by calling the Hive on 01743 234970 and more information can be found by visπing: http://hiveonline.org.uk/f∫k-concerts
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February Friday 10th February Film Shrewsbury F∏m Soci≥y, Re◊repo: Doors 7:30pm, ◊arts 8:00pm, £5.00 on the door Wednesday 15th February Film Be≥le Queen Conquers Tokyo, Darwin Fe◊ival: 2:30pm–5pm including Q&A wπh Dire±or, ti∞≥s £5.00, £3.00 under 16s Thursday 16th February Gig Open Mic: Doors 7:30pm, 3 songs per a±, entry £2.00 on door Saturday 18th February Jazz Shrewsbury Jazz N≥work, Jim Mullen Reunion Quart≥: Doors 7:30pm, ◊arts 8:00pm, ti∞≥s £12.00, under 16s free
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Sunday 19th February Folk Shrewsbury F∫k Fe◊ival, Martin Simpson: Doors 7:15pm, ◊arts 7:45pm, ti∞≥s £14.00 Friday 24th February Film Shrewsbury F∏m Soci≥y, My Afternoons wπh Marguerπte: Doors 7:30pm, ◊arts 8:00pm, £5.00 on the door Wednesday 29th February Gig Live At The Hive: Doors 7:15pm, entry £3.00 on door, a±s to be confirmed ∞
Habib Malik-Mansell~Marketing Assistant Hive Music And Media Centre 5 Belmont, SY1 1TE T: 0044 (0)1743 234970 E: marketing@hiveonline.org.uk w: http://www.hiveonline.org.uk
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Suggs –My Life Story oµers an access-all-areas ba∞◊age pass to the Madness frontman’s mind, as he attempts the dare-dev∏ ◊unt of single-handedly unrav≤ing the my◊eries of his own life through words and music. The show comes to Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn on Sunday 19th February and audiences are invπed to join Sugg’s on an emotional r∫lercoa◊er through the ups and downs of an a◊onishing thirty-year career. Wπness him cannon ball to the heights of pop success, ◊umble and √umm≥ down through the trap door of fa∏ure and then tramp∫ine ba∞ up to catch the passing trapeze of show business success. Wπh musical accompaniment and pointless interje±ions from his loyal piani◊come-manservant, π promises to be a fanta◊ic show. Extra± from an interview by Richard Barber: Sugg’s was lying in the bath on his birthday, nursing an epic hangover from the c≤ebrations the night before when there was the mo◊ almighty crash. “I jumped out of the water” he says, “There, lying amid shards of broken glass, was our fouryear-∫d cat, a Brπish blue called Mamba. I’d put up the glass sh≤f mys≤f and π mu◊ have given way. I knew he was dead from the ◊range angle of his body. I couldn’t b≤ieve π – I loved that cat.” “I was 50. My kids had recently left home and now the cat was dead. I was really ups≥. It triggered a d≤uge of emotion, an event that somehow tipped me over the edge. I began to consider my own mortality and out of that, the idea for ex√oring my own pa◊ somehow cry◊allised.” Speaking of the ◊age show “It’s a memoir”says Suggs.“It’s not ◊and-up. It’s not An Evening With… I toyed with calling it Mad-Life Crisis. In the end though, having gone all round the houses, I’ve called it My Life Story which won’t win any prizes for originality but dœs at lea◊ t≤l you what you can expe±, the good bits and the darker moments.” ≥ 28
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“Madness have always been about accentuating the positive. It’s no accident our songs are ◊∏l √ayed, ◊∏l enjoyed 30 years down the line. They’re upbeat, tim≤ess, a clear-eyed c≤ebration of life as it’s lived – and we’re ◊∏l tog≥her, ◊∏l making music. For me, the band has always been a bit like a surrogate fam∏y. We’re all a bit dysfun±ional, all a bit ◊ronger for being tog≥her”. The only problem now for Suggs is shœhorning his less-thanconventional fir◊ half-century into his new ◊age show. “When we were rehearsing” he says “My keyboard √ayer would ◊op every so often and say: “Was that bit really true?” And it was – all of it was. Amazing really.” Ti∞≥s for the show on Sunday 19th February co◊ £19.50 and are ava∏able through the Theatre Severn Box O∂ce. ∞
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8th – 12th February Various times ~ Auditorium Dance/Theatre £20.00 – £27.50, Concessions £2.50 oµ and ch∏d/◊udent £15.00
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8FT t: Box Office: 0044 (0)01743 281281 e: mail@theatresevern.co.uk w: http://www.theatresevern.co.uk
he world renowned Russian Ice Stars bring their acclaimed produ±ion of Cinder≤la on Ice to Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn as part of a national UK tour. A real ice rink w∏l be bu∏t on the ◊age enabling some of the world’s fine◊ skaters to glide and swirl their way through this be◊ loved of all fairytales. With superb s≥s and c∫ourful co◊umes the traditional tale unf∫ds in a two hour ∆e±acle that w∏l entrance all ages. The show is a mu◊ see for lovers of good music, ice dance, ball≥ and ∆e±acular feats. Heart ◊opping and jaw dropping, beautiful and exciting, Cinder≤la on Ice promises to be a magical treat for the wh∫e fam∏y. ∞
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≥ again◊ a ba∞ground of a p∫itical turmo∏ which continues today, The Lady is the ◊ory of the peaceful que◊ of a woman at the core of Burma’s democracy movement. Sacrificing their happiness at great human co◊ for a higher cause, Aung San Suu Kyi and her husband share a love that endures unt∏ the very end, de∆ite long separations, di◊ance and a dangerou≈y ho◊∏e regime.
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The Dire± from Broadway series continues with a one-oµ screening of the hit musical Jekyll and Hyde – adding further vari≥y to the diverse February programme. The month concludes with ◊yli◊ically daring and dialogue-free comedy-drama, The Arti◊, as matinee id∫ George Valentin becomes smitten with ambitious chorus girl Peppy M∏ler before the dawn of the talkies. When sound comes to the movies,
The lives of two truly inspirational women are brought to the screen at the Old Market Hall this month with biopics on Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi and film star Marilyn Monroe among the forthcoming highlights for film enthusiasts.
My Week With Mar∏yn is s≥ in the early summer of 1956 and is based on the memoirs of 23-year-∫d C∫in Clark – who worked as a lowly assi◊ant on the s≥ of The Prince and the Showgirl ◊arring Mar∏yn Monrœ. When her new husband, √aywright Arthur M∏ler leaves England, Clark introduces Mar∏yn to some of the √easures of British life: an idyllic week in which he escorted a Monrœ de∆erate to g≥ away from hangers-on and the pressures of work. Meanwh∏e younger audiences can look forward to the r≥urn of Alvin and the Chipmunks as the boys face another adventure after becoming Chipwre∞ed on a remote i≈and. ≥ 32
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George sinks all his money into one la◊ epic s∏ent film, wh∏e Peppy becomes a ◊ar of the new era. Brochures wπh full d≥a∏s of the season’s films can be pi∞ed up from The Old Mark≥ Hall, Theatre Severn and a number of other locations across Shrewsbury. The full programme is also ava∏able to view online at www.∫dmark≥hall.co.uk where you can also choose and book ti∞≥s. ∞
Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo in The artist
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WAR HORSE 27th January – 9th February Film (12a) Dire±or: Steven Spielberg (2011) ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS 10th February – 17th February Film (u) Dire±or: Mike Mitchell (2011) THE LADY 10th February – 16th February Film (12a) Dire±or: Luc Besson (2011) MY WEEK WITH MARILYN 17th February – 23rd February Film (15) Dire±or: Simon Curtis (2011) THE ARTIST 24th February – 1st March Film (pg) Dire±or: Michel Hazanavicius (2011) JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL 26th February Film / musical (pg) Dire±or: Don Roy King (2001)
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A Creative Profile:
› Matt Sewell Puma, S≤fridges, Magma and Top Man Oxford Stre≥. He’s produced designs for Gravis footwear, animated adverts for 3 and is ◊∏l a regular for the Observer & Guardian new∆apers. He was also big in the gra∂ti/◊re≥ art movement in Brighton. His passion for bird watching and att Sew≤l, his partner Jess animals features heav∏y in his work and eighteen-month-∫d and his wonderfully quirky Spotting daughter Romy live at the and Jotting websπe pays tribute to all end of my ◊re≥ in Ca◊lefi≤ds. things nature where you can buy Qui∞ wπted wπh a very dry edge, his enchanting c∫ouring books, you wouldn’t know he is qui∞ly prints and hand made bird boxes becoming a world famous ∏lu◊rator (also s≤ling in the V&A shop wπh both commercial and arti◊ic – yes he is that good). gravπas. Originally from County Since moving to our town Durham, he lived in Brighton on/off he has wrπten and for nine years before His passion for ∏lu◊rated a wonderful s≥tling in Shrewsbury bird watching and new book published for a qui≥er life. animals features by Avery; ‘Our Garden He ◊udied animation heavily in his work Birds’ w∏l be hπting the in Ipswich but didn’t shops in Apr∏. His work featured in have the patience for the process and concentrated on his talent for drawing, the Gho◊s of Birds Pa◊ exhibπion along side Sir P≥er Blake and B∏ly using various mediums throughout his career, he now uses a combination Ch∏dish in Shoredπch, London. He has adorned the walls of Wagamama of waterc∫ours, magic markers in Manche◊er and has designed a and computer generated images. In range of T-shirts for H≤ly Hanson Brighton he really took off; Work for in Japan. Whenever Padlo∞ my dog Landrover, Honda, the BBC and K Swiss, hand-painted murals, on the and I walk pa◊ the window he is hard at work, he is con◊antly ◊riving for walls of large companies such as
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Matt Sewell ~Illustrator w: http://www.mattsewell.co.uk
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top 5 tips 1 Denim: Ju◊ like la◊ year, denim has once again made π onto the catwalks in a major way and we are already seeing π tri∞ling down onto the high ◊re≥. La◊ year π was floral patterns and ◊ru±ure, this year anything gœs. Whatever your mood (or should π be bravery?) there is som≥hing to suπ all. For me, my key shape would be the 7/8th skinny jean. It’s the jean that suπs any size and wπh the length finishing on the ankle, π keeps legs looking long and lean – h≤ping the transπion from the usual blue to patterned and c∫ourful that much easier. 2 Pleated Midi-Skirt: Sorry f∫ks, but this one looks like π’s ◊i∞ing around. When Whi◊les brought out their √eated ‘Carrie’ skirt la◊ year, the fashion ≤πe went into overdrive and π’s no different this year. I’m a±ually the proud owner of two of them, having been lu∞y wπh end-of-season sales, I tried one out in a navy blue and π qui∞ly graduated up to the r∫e of wardrobe favourπe! Many peo√e think that π’s one of the harder-to-wear πems, however team π wπh your favourπe √ain t-shirt and the ‘of the moment’ he≤ed Ch≤sea boot or a flat, kneelength boot for a more 70’s fe≤–you’ll have the easie◊ winter to ∆ring transπional outfit.
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Kerri Jones, a fashion student at Shrewsbury College, gives Severn readers her top five fashion tips for the spring season – and best of all, where to find them…
3 Tangerine Tango: The o∂cial c∫our of the year as announced by the c∫our ∆eciali◊ Pantone – although there is lπtle of π on the high ◊re≥ now, this c∫our is s≥ to be huge. Upon fir◊ thought, π can often be a tri∞y one to wear but team π wπh the mu◊ard y≤lows, pinks (that’s right, the ultimate clash, but fa±s don’t lie!) and the pale blues that have also been predi±ed. A fun c∫our for experimentation! 4 Independent stores, Charπy Shops and Local Mark≥s: There’s an abundance of charπy shops on Mard∫ including the flagship Red Cross Vintage ◊ore, which opened la◊ O±ober and has already seen record sales. Leaving the comfort of the high ◊re≥ may at fir◊ seem like
a chore, but there’s no b≥ter way of showing off your individual ◊yle and doing good all at the same time! Even if you’re more Topshop than Oxfam there’s no easier way to make a look your own than mixing ∫d πems wπh new. Shrewsbury has an ever increasing amount of independent ◊ores offering one-off finds – from Grope Lane to Ca◊le Stre≥ Shrewsbury is a treasure trove of fun accessories and quirky clothes.
5 Clothes Swaps: Chri◊mas is out of the way, we’ve got our monies worth in the January sales and are now looking to re-do our wardrobe. Call your friends and go through each other’s clothes and swap and wear as much as you want! It’s good to remember that many of the main trends from la◊ year have been carried into this year so you may g≥ som≥hing bang on trend. What b≥ter way to g≥ new clothes at no co◊ wπh no problem! ∞
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Essensuals, Twisted Fairytale and The White Rooms want you to look your best this Valentine’s Day. And hey, even if you don’t have someone special to spend it with, at least you will look like you do!
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Spending a romantic evening in wπh your other half; keep your makeup sim√e but effe±ive. Stay soft and subtle by adding a nude base c∫our to the lid of the eye and over the brow bone and bu∂ng a soft neutral brown shade through the crease to add definπion. Give your cheeks a soft flush of c∫our wπh peach or rose tones to add innocence to the skin and draw added attention to your mouth wπh a ≈i∞ of pink gloss. Don’t forg≥ to pump up your lash v∫ume wπh your favourπe √umping mascara to create that flirtatious finishing touch. recommended products: MAC Opulash Mascara, MAC Peaches Blusher, MAC Nude Pigment.
Spending Valentine’s Day wπh your favourπe girls; make sure to bring out the b∫d, ◊atement lip c∫our and vixen he≤s. For a fun and flirty night on the town choose a ◊rong coral or fuchsia pink shade that is due to capture attention or try a more sultry tone such as MAC Cyber (deep pur√e) Lip◊i∞ com√imented by a ≈i∞ bla∞ liquid liner across the upper lid. Don’t be afraid to contour the skin wπh bronzer and highlight the √ains of your face, this w∏l achieve radiance and glow of health to the skin, perfe± for woo-ing a potential love intere◊.
recommended products: MAC Superslick Liquid Liner in Black, MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick, Mac Golden Bronzer.
If your Valentine’s Day √ans include g≥ting all d∫led up, then think sedu±ive and sultry. A deep, w≤l executed Smokey eye done in charcoal and carbon tones is sure to g≥ you noticed. To create a blown out, pro finish to your eye makeup, use a matte texture neutral brown shadow to blend out the harshness of the dark shades. Remember to line the inner waterline both top and bottom wπh a bla∞ kohl penc∏ to com√≥e this look and layer v∫umizing mascara on, if false lashes are not an option. A b∫d lip can be too much when paired wπh a Smokey eye so π’s be◊ to com√iment π wπh a subtle nude c∫our or ≈i∞ of clear gloss. good Luck girls… not that you’ll need it.
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Manicure maintenance tips 1. Having regular manicures w∏l improve the skin, na∏ and cuticle condπion. Nourishing produ±s are used to moi◊urise hand and cuticles, and treatment basecoats can be prescribed by your therapi◊ to corre± na∏ condπions such as flaking, pe≤ing, soft na∏s ≥c. 2. Moi◊urise hands on a regular basis throughout the day, π w∏l ◊op moi◊ure loss and ◊op hands from drying out.
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3. Exf∫iate once a week wπh your general facial exf∫iator; π w∏l keep hands looking fresh and soft. 4. When doing the housework or the gardening always wear prote±ive gloves to prote± hands and na∏s. 5. If you really want your p∫ish to la◊ more than a few days – try Jessica G≤eration π’s a mix b≥ween g≤ and p∫ish so π gives a fanta◊ic c∫our but is dry wπhin seconds and is chip resi◊ant for up to 3 weeks.
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The Timmis family have farmed in Baschurch, Shropshire since World War I. Now in 2012, Elaine and her sister Melissa are supported by their parents, Mike and Hazel. ereford cattle have been a further this year to increase the produ± central part of the farming, oµering and lev≤ of d≤ivery service Moor Farm Shop and their to exi◊ing and new cu◊omers. online business moorfarmshop.co.uk. Elaine Timmis commented; In 1919 Haz≤’s great grandparents “We not only have more ∆ace but ◊arted to breed Hereford cattle and an on-sπe kπchen, preparation area now the fam∏y is breeding meat for and ch∏led ∆ace. This has enabled sale and also winning comp≥πions us to dev≤op a range of Moor Farm including; Reserve Shop home cooked renowned for its Supreme Champion produ±s wπh input great tasting and Male Champion from our cu◊omers. Gloucester Old at the recent Our sausage Spot Pig products Hereford Cattle comp≥πion in the Soci≥y’s Annual Autumn resulted Chri◊mas Calf Show. The shop is in the addπion of a new sausage to also renowned for πs great ta◊ing our range, Hoisin Sauce and Glouce◊er Old Spot pig produ±s such Spring Onion. We √an to run more as sausages, pies, bacon and hams. comp≥πions such as this as we then F∫lowing the ◊art of a successful know that we really are producing what meat-box scheme to friends, fam∏y our cu◊omers would like to eat!” ∞ and neighbours, Moor Farm Shop began in 2006. The garage location adjacent to the farmhouse was re√aced wπh a purpose-bu∏t farm shop on the outskirts of Baschurch in 2011. The fir◊ year in the new premises has almo◊ been com√≥ed and they have had a record-breaking Chri◊mas, wπh increased orders being √aced. This was added to by the launch of the online shop ju◊ before Chri◊mas – this w∏l be dev≤oped
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The first Moor Farm Shop Competition for 2012… w∏l be based around Brπish Pie Week which takes √ace in March. If you have any creative ideas for pies – savoury, swe≥ and for adults or ch∏dren √ease ema∏ these to shop@moorfarmshop.co.uk wπh your conta± d≥a∏s by 20th February 2012. The winning pie idea w∏l be dev≤oped by Chef, Mark Russ≤lJones at Moor Farm Shop to be enjoyed by cu◊omers. The prize w∏l be a hamper s≤e±ion of the fabulous produce from the shop. You can f∫low updates on the comp≥πion at twπter.com/MoorFarmShop and facebook.com/MoorFarmShop ∞ ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
Ingredients: ~ 1kg r∫led Moor Farm brisk≥ joint* ~ 1 tb∆ o∏* ~ 10g butter* ~ 1 carrot chopped* ~ 1 onion chopped* ~ A few thyme ∆rigs ~ 1 bay leaf ~ ½ bottle red wine ~ Grating of nutmeg Shrewsbury Sauce ~ 4 lev≤ tb∆ redcurrant j≤ly* ~ 2 tb∆ Worce◊ershire sauce ~ 1-2 tb∆ lemon juice* ~ 10g softened butter* ~ 10g √ain flour* ~ 1 t∆ mu◊ard powder (*Ava∏able from Moor Farm Shop)
Moor Farm Shop Moor Farm, Ruyton Road, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2BA t: 0044 (0)1939 262632 e: shop@moorfarmshop.co.uk w: http://www.moorfarmshop.co.uk
M≥hod: Heat the o∏ and butter tog≥her in a flameproof casser∫e dish and season the joint wπh salt and bla∞ pepper. When the o∏ is foaming, add the joint and brown on all sides along wπh the carrot and onion.
Add the bay leaf, thyme, wine, nutmeg and salt and pepper.Bring to a gentle simmer and cover tightly. Cook for 30 minutes on the hob, then turn the joint and cook for a further 30 minutes. Remove the joint and √ace on a warm √ate – cover and keep warm. To make the sauce, √ace a sieve over a bowl and ◊rain the liquid through π, pressing the veg≥ables to extra± their juices (then discard them).Pour the liquid ba∞ into the casser∫e dish, bring to the bo∏ and reduce ≈ightly.Add the redcurrant j≤ly and Worce◊ershire sauce and whisk thoroughly unt∏ incorporated. Make a pa◊e of the butter, flour and mu◊ard powder. Gradually add this to the sauce wh∏◊ whisking to thi∞en. Add the lemon juice to ta◊e, ◊arting wπh 1 tb∆ and season if required. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, then carve the beef. Serving Suggestions: Serve wπh sauce ∆ooned over wπh mashed potato and ◊eamed veg≥ables.
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