I haven't spent much time in Shropshire; maybe a couple of interviews in Telford and I think I went to a tennis tournament there years ago. This weekend, up there with my book club discussing the work of Mary Webb I was blown away (almost literally) by its mad beauty. There are birds of all types everywhere, long hedgerows, big skies and a sharp East wind that makes you happy to encounter a fire and a good dinner (with locally sourced ingredients). Really a fantastic Bank Holiday Weekend.
