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News from around the region
Exhibition explores the story of Indian dance Stories, photographs, films and objects all feature in a new exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery which explores the story of Indian dance in the Black Country during the second half of the 20th century. Nritya Black Country celebrates the Indian subcontinent migrants who, having journeyed to the UK to begin a new life, used temples, community halls and cultural events to present their classical, folk and traditional dance styles. The exhibition, which shows until Sunday 20 December, has been curated by the award-winning Wolverhampton arts organisation, Jaivant Patel Dance.
Christmas all wrapped up at Blists Hill
And, of course, Father Christmas will be paying a visit too, bringing seasonal cheer to the Finding Santa Grotto in the mine and the Santa & Elves Workshop Grotto. For more details and tickets, visit ironbridge.org.uk
Baby Show goes online
‘A truly traditional Christmas to remember’ is on the cards at Blists Hill Victorian Town this year. The award-winning Ironbridge venue is turning back the clock and recreating the celebrations of an authentic Victorian Christmas. Richard Aldred, from the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, said: “It’s been such a tough, challenging year for so many of us that we really want to make this the most memorable Christmas ever. “We’re offering a day filled with unforgettable, old-fashioned family fun - a magical marvel from start to finish which will have something for everyone.” Attractions include a festive welcome from brass bands and carol singers, a Victorian Christmas shopping emporium, pantomime and performances, Horse Bus rides, a real ice rink, a host of free themed craft activities and even falling snow. 04 whatsonlive.co.uk
The 2020 edition of The Baby Show has gone online as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The popular pregnancy & parenting event, which is usually held at the Birmingham NEC, is taking place online from 30 October to 1 November. Highlights include exclusive talks from 40 of the UK's top parenting and baby experts. To find out more, visit thebabyshow.co.uk
Shropshire business expands to meet demand A food & drink delivery company based in Shrewsbury has expanded its business and is now providing support to local independent retailers. Zoom’s new initiative allows customers within a 10-mile radius to buy any kind of product online via its app or website and have it delivered in an hour. Commenting on the development, Zoom’s founder, Kevin Williams, said: “We wanted to create a convenient and easily navigable online option for consumers to help many businesses recover from the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had. We’ve teamed
up with some of Shrewsbury’s most-loved independent retailers to deliver clothes, flowers, homeware, haircare & skincare products, dog products, trainers, and anything else to your door in an hour!” For more information, visit zoom-food.co.uk
British Ironwork Centre launches climate crisis initiative for school kids Oswestry’s British Ironwork Centre has teamed up with Telford & Wrekin Council to create a project designed to better educate school children about the importance of protecting oceans and marine life. The Ocean Trail Project features 26 fish sculptures, each of which has been primed and readied to be painted/decorated by school students. Each participating school will receive a fish, which they must paint and/or decorate using their chosen design. Once the project is completed and all decorated fish have been handed to the council, a sculpture trail will be created across Telford Town Centre.
