Dakota Flypast 14.40hrs (weather permitting) 11, 12 Spetember
September 6th, 2010Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering, a Battle of Britain Hurricane Pilot will be the guest of honour at an event taking place at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford this weekend. Tony, aged 90, from Rugby will be talking to visitors alongside the Museums Hurricane in a Question and Answer session on Saturday 11th September at 12noon and 2pm.
Dakota Flypast over Cosford
August 24th, 2010
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain on 11 to 12 September, considered the most important event in Royal Air Force history, with a weekend of events and exhibitions for the whole family to enjoy including a flypast on both days from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota (weather permitting).
Paramore on tour
August 17th, 2010
Paramore, the popular rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, who formed in 2004, the popularity grew stronger after they smashed out in the movie sensation the Twilight have announced that on their U.K tour 2010 that they will be joined by two special guests who will be the support acts on their tour, Atlanta rapper B.O.B (his track Airplanes Hayley Williams (Lead Singer) features) and New York’s FUN, will be opening paramore’s U.K shows, except in Aberdeen.
Shropshire Cadets Invited to Buckingham Palace
July 16th, 2010
Three Combined Cadet Force Navy cadets from Ellesmere College were recently invited to take part in the Cadet 150 Royal Review which culminated in a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
Memorial model to be on display at RAF Cosford
June 24th, 2010
A scale model of the recently commissioned Bomber Command Memorial will be on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford as part of the National Service (RAF) Association parade taking place on Sunday 4th July 2010.
The model will be on display in the Museum’s Hangar 1 and Project Coordinator David Forsyth, an MOD civilian who works in the RAF Directorate of Air Staff will be there to speak with veterans and visitors about the project and answer any questions they may have.
Lloyd Grossman goes for the taste of summer
May 18th, 2010
Chef, writer, TV presenter, historian and punk band singer Lloyd Grossman certainly has something to sing about: He has created seven new summer recipes which are ideal for BBQs, entertaining and much more, besides. These use his Chilli and Pine Nut, Bolognese sauce, tomato and chilli sauce, Thai Green Curry sauce, Madras sauce, Tomato & Basil sauce from his range.
Here is one of the recipes to try:
Spicy Caponata
Rifles Regiment to get Freedom of Borough
May 17th, 2010The Rifles Regiment will be in town on Saturday 29 May to receive the Freedom of the Borough from Telford & Wrekin Council.
Local residents and visitors can meet with the Rifles from 10:30am onwards in Telford Town Park where the Regiment will hold a display and arranging activities for people to take part in.
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Schools set to participate in local Olympics
May 14th, 2010Local school children from across the West Midlands will be taking part in the Olympics 2012 Inspire to Aim Higher event, hosted at the RAF Museum Cosford on Tuesday 25th May. This special event is a collaboration which aims to promote participation, inclusion and competition, whilst highlighting the values of the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
The day will commence with an opening ceremony including music supplied by the RAF Cosford band, a performance from the Idsall School dance group and an introduction to the day's activities.
Community to meet the Regiment
May 7th, 2010Telford & Wrekin residents, visitors to the borough and people from all over Shropshire and beyond will be able to meet the Rifles Regiment in Telford on Saturday, May 29 when Telford & Wrekin Council will be honouring the Regiment with the Freedom of the Borough.
A parade for inspection and the Freedom Ceremony will be held in Telford Town Park Arena and the Regiment will be staging a display of their vehicles around the area of the old Norman Chapel where visitors have the chance to meet with members of the Regiment.
Council to honour the Rifles Regiment with the Freedom of the Borough
April 29th, 2010Telford & Wrekin Council is set to honour the Rifles Regiment with the Freedom of the Borough.
This will be the first time Telford & Wrekin has honoured a regiment with the tribute and it is the highest honour that the authority can bestow.
Last year the council took the decision to honour the Rifles and the ceremony will take place in The Arena at Telford Town Park on Saturday, May 29.
The Rifles Regiment is the largest infantry regiment in the British Army, consisting of five regular and two territorial battalions, plus a number of companies.
