Heather Large

Wolverhampton

Feature Writer at Express & Star

Feature writer for the Express & Star, Shropshire Star and Weekend. [email protected] https://t.co/KkcxTtPxiJ

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"I left teaching to become an osteopath and now help people in pain at my practice in Eccleshall"

2 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Heather Large

As a family osteopath, Hannah Beard helps people of all ages who are in pain get back to what they love doing. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565She uses a wide range of hands-on therapy techniques to relieve or manage pain, helping patients to keep active and maintain the best of health. Since qualifying in August 2019, after training for five years with the College of Osteopaths in Stoke-On-Trent, she has worked in both private practice and the NHS.
'I left my job as a social worker to set up a business leading walks in Shropshire and I haven't looked back'

2 weeks ago | shropshirestar.com | Heather Large

Now she helps other people reap the rewards of the great outdoors as a trained mountain leader. “During the pandemic, I really struggled with anxiety and would have panic attacks and nightmares. The only thing that really helped me was walking. “We are so lucky in Shropshire because there are so many beautiful places to walk. The Long Mynd is one of my favourites because of the ponies,” explains Janire, who lives in Shrewsbury.
'I run a mother and baby boutique in Kinver with my two daughers but it's my grandpa who is the inspiration behind our unusual name'

3 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Heather Large

Family is at the heart of boutique The Elephants Pyjamas in more ways than one. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Not only is it a mother and daughters enterprise but the shop’s ethos is all about cherishing and celebrating the special bond within families. Nicki Burrows and her daughters Sophie and Amelia opened their mother and baby gift boutique in Wall Heath in October 2023 and in January this year moved the business to Chenevare Mews in Kinver.
'I love James Bond so much I turned a room in my Wolverhampton home into a shrine to my favourite fictional spy'

3 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Heather Large

Welcome to The Bond Room. For 30 years, Vicky Hodges has collected memorabilia relating to her favourite British spy. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565It all started with a double-sided GoldenEye vinyl banner which she took home from the old Kings Cinema in West Bromwich in 1995. “I’ve always liked James Bond, I used to watch the films with my dad when they were on at Christmas and on Bank Holidays.
'I help people to create their dream gardens at my Shropshire plant centre'

3 weeks ago | shropshirestar.com | Heather Large

They believe plants and gardens, however small, help to restore a sense of wellbeing and balance within our lives and the environment. “We’re a design-led plant centre offering a personal touch,” says owner Mark Lavers. All of the staff at the centre, which is based within the courtyard of Apley Farm Shop, are experienced horticulturalists.
'I started my artisan bakery business in Staffordshire after my children bought me a bread making course'

1 month ago | expressandstar.com | Heather Large

From the moment Ruth Redgate began learning how to make bread by hand, she was hooked. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Now she is the owner of Hunnypot Cottage Bakery and creates a wide range of breads and pastries, from traditional white and wholegrains to more exotic treats. “In 2013, my children bought me a bread making course – and I loved it,” says Ruth, who lives near Lichfield.
We visit the Ludlow charity providing a helping hand to those in need

1 month ago | shropshirestar.com | Heather Large

Based at 15 Lower Galdeford in the town centre, the charity is committed to creating an inclusive, compassionate and equitable society and believes the best way to do this is through everybody working in unison. The team runs a range of projects aimed at reducing isolation and loneliness, improving health and wellbeing, and empowering people to remain independent. They also want to make food waste a thing of the past and ensure people have access to, and the skills to make, nutritious meals.
Animal magic at the heart of Telford author's new books

1 month ago | shropshirestar.com | Heather Large

J Frances Dunne is a storyteller at heart. After many years in nursing, she is now enjoying writing children’s books. Her Amazon Swamp Chicken book series is inspired by Florida's diverse wildlife and follows the adventures of Skeeta Stix, an egret, raised by a family of alligators in the swamps, and Skeeta’s salamander best friend, Pede.
Meet the Staffordshire arborist transforming unique trees into bespoke furniture

1 month ago | expressandstar.com | Heather Large

From redwoods to oaks, John Banner knows more than most about trees. He has been working as an arborist for more than 20 years. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Sometimes trees will need to be felled due to subsidence, rot, disease or for safety reasons. But John, who lives near Brewood, has found a way to ensure they can still be admired for many years to come by transforming unique trees into bespoke furniture.
'There's more to tea than meets the eye' - Shrewsbury man's mission to brew a perfect cuppa

1 month ago | shropshirestar.com | Heather Large

Every cup of tea should be nothing less than perfect, believes Mathew James. That’s why he has founded his own company, House of Kolze, and has promised to change how we think about our daily brew. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565“It’s something I have always wanted to do, I have also loved tea and I have always been fascinated by the different flavours and types of tea,” he says.

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Articles

"I left teaching to become an osteopath and now help people in pain at my practice in Eccleshall"

'I left my job as a social worker to set up a business leading walks in Shropshire and I haven't looked back'

'I run a mother and baby boutique in Kinver with my two daughers but it's my grandpa who is the inspiration behind our unusual name'

'I love James Bond so much I turned a room in my Wolverhampton home into a shrine to my favourite fictional spy'

'I help people to create their dream gardens at my Shropshire plant centre'

'I started my artisan bakery business in Staffordshire after my children bought me a bread making course'

We visit the Ludlow charity providing a helping hand to those in need

Animal magic at the heart of Telford author's new books

Meet the Staffordshire arborist transforming unique trees into bespoke furniture

'There's more to tea than meets the eye' - Shrewsbury man's mission to brew a perfect cuppa

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