Features
Our top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas
Beautiful, unique and affordable gifts for Mother’s Day from our local businesses. It really is the thought that counts.
14 March 2023
lifestyle
Eat & Drink
Fall in love with these great gift ideas from our local businesses
Lost for Valentine’s Day gift ideas? We’ve got you sorted with specials and discounts on perfect pressies for your loved one from local shops and producers
1 February 2023
Explore
Dreaming of escaping to Ludlow? Property market overview in 2023
Unique characterful housing stock defines the Ludlow area property market. If you are considering buying or selling property, Blocsphere’s Cindy Walker offers a market overview of what to expect and how to navigate a potentially turbulent 2023.
6 January 2023
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From the LGL Insta files: our top 10 of 2022
A pivotal year here at LGL, and we look forward to 2023 but first, a look back at 2022 through our Instagram lens.
19 December 2022
Farm shops
Where to find your Christmas tree in Ludlow
If you’re ditching the fake fir and feel like going au naturel this Christmas, there’s plenty of choice in and around Ludlow
2 December 2022
Explore
A new spot for Hands Together Ludlow and Men’s Shed
Hands Together Ludlow and Ludlow’s Men Shed has a new home, perfect for its volunteering and community support activities.
7 November 2022
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Do these 5 things this spring in Ludlow
It’s spring time and the living is easy. Get inspired with a could-do list in May.
27 April 2022
Fashion
Your fashion fix for a day at Ludlow Races
Dress for action-packed racing days at Ludlow Racecourse with sharp, practical fashion ideas from Douglas Attire, Julian Road and Orvis Ludlow.
22 November 2021
Fashion
Cinnabar sells sustainable, lush things to wear and great gifts for home and play
For well-made, unique, eco-conscious items check out Cinnabar — a rather sweet lifestyle shop by Ludlow-based designer and founder, Jessica Laurie.
12 November 2021
Eat & Drink
3 quick and easy escape ideas near Ludlow this autumn
Time for a great escape? Avoid the hassle of fit-to-fly tests and queues at airports. Feel good about these 3 eco-conscious ways to rest and relax close to home.
29 October 2021
Health & Beauty
Ludlow’s Green Woman gains prestigious organic certification
Suzanne and Eve Carnall, created award-winning Fit Pit natural deodorant 7 years ago, when they couldn’t find one that worked for them. Since then theLudlow-based family-owned organic skin-care business has grown, recently receiving the prestigious organic certification and remain committed to being natural, organic, and plastic free.
23 October 2021
Art, Music & Culture
The Ludlow Fine Books Fair, 6-7 November
Do you have a special book in need of repair? There are book restorers at the Ludlow Fine Book Fair, 6-7 November at Ludlow Racecourse. It promises to be a celebration of fine books, printing and artisanal crafts.
23 October 2021
Gardens
Refresh and reuse in the garden!
Autumn is in full swing, it’s getting colder, the trees are changing colour and gardeners are starting to tidy and prepare their gardens in case of an early frost.
15 October 2021
Lifestyle
At home in Ludlow
At Home is the latest addition to Ludlow’s bustling High Street and the mother-daughter team behind it tell us about the joys of running their eco-friendly home and decor store.
4 October 2021
Gardens
Flower farming firm is flourishing in Ludlow
Thanks to the Marches Step up programme, Ludlow’s Kim Ralph reset her career and her new business in ‘alternative’ bouquets is blooming.
15 September 2021
Art, Music & Culture
It’s beginning to look a lot like? Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre!
For sheer fun and pure Christmas spectacle for the whole family, Ludlow’s Medieval Christmas Fayre cannot be beat. And it’s back live this year!
14 September 2021
Art, Music & Culture
Meet local author: S J Norbury
Susannah Norbury lives in Herefordshire with her family and has just published Mrs Narwhal’s Diary, her first novel. She chats to LGL about life, love and gardening
22 June 2021
Art, Music & Culture
The Artists’ Gallery at Mill on the Green 19 June – 18 July 2021
The Artists’ Gallery is expanding its creative offering this summer with support from the Dinham Millennium Green Trust. Artists will also run a pop-up event alongside the Ludlow Fringe Festival.
28 May 2021
Lifestyle
Looking for ‘green’ products and services in Shropshire?
Mossy Life is a new initiative making it easy for Shropshire residents to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, while simultaneously supporting local businesses.
17 May 2021
Lifestyle
Local travel company on road to green future thanks to Marches grant scheme
A Shropshire travel company is on the road to a greener future after installing new solar panels thanks to grant help from a scheme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
5 May 2021
Eat & Drink
A butcher, a baker, a specialist retailer adapting to pandemic times
The pandemic was undoubtedly tough for many local businesses, but quite a few like Carters of Ludlow, Bread2Bake and Black Bough found a way to adapt.
1 May 2021
Fashion
Let’s do…sustainable fashion and shop vintage
When it comes to individual, unique pieces that are easy on the wallet, it’s hard to beat vintage chic, writes Nina Hely-Hutchinson, owner of 55 Mill Street in Ludlow.
30 April 2021
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How to plan your wedding ceremony in Ludlow
Planning a wedding? Ludlow has it all. In this guide, although you may downsize the wedding party, oversize your celebration with grandeur at these spectacular, local settings.
14 April 2021
Lifestyle
Shop local – Ludlow springs forth
On the 12 April some non-essential businesses can reopen their doors. Here’s a list of those who‘ve told us they’re welcoming back customers.
23 March 2021
Art, Music & Culture
Virtual Ludlow: your guide to online courses and events
It’s all happening online. A guide to some of the activities and events in our local area that are now online for you to enjoy.
17 February 2021
Lifestyle
Be my Valentine
It’s our annual Valentine’s Day special with discounts available on a number of locally available products and food that can be delivered to a loved one (that includes you!) this holiday.
5 February 2021
Lifestyle
Home is where? From NY to Ludlow
New contributor to LGL, Nicole Landers, a plant ecologist, made a whirlwind move from upstate New York to the outskirts of Ludlow just over a year ago — it’s been quite the journey!
19 January 2021
Fashion
Where to shop sustainably this Christmas
Why not switch it up this Christmas? Help to save the planet and support your high street by shopping local and buying Fairtrade items.
19 November 2020
Art, Music & Culture
Let’s do … 7 fabulous things this autumn
Feast your eyes on striking autumnal colours in Ludlow while you can. Here are 7 things to do around town, or virtually from the comfort of home.
30 October 2020
Lifestyle
Ludlow’s Repair Café carries on under new guidelines
Don’t bin it because it’s broken, you can still get your items repaired as Ludlow’s Repair Café continues to operate but within Covid guidelines.
21 October 2020
Gardens
The Humble-Bee Gardeners can help you make the most of your garden
Do you want the buzz of a well maintained and beautiful garden? Seek help from local-to-Ludlow, The Humble-Bee Gardeners.
8 July 2020
Health & Beauty
There’s beauty in lockdown at the Riverside Salon, Ludlow
While Riverside Beauty remains closed during lockdown, you don’t have to neglect your skincare needs, as the salon is offering discounted products from its retail selection.
21 May 2020
Lifestyle
Keep food fresh with new sustainable Green Granny Wraps
Shropshire-born Granny, Jessica Middleton, created colourful, sustainable food wrap to beat single-use plastic that hurt our environment.
21 April 2020
Families
Toddlers and lockdown: “What are we going today Mummy?”
Joanna Macleod, a local Ludlow mum to a toddler, says quarantine upended their daily routine, but her little family are slowly creating another centred indoors.
9 April 2020
Lifestyle
Get online to get fit and trim with Ludlow personal trainers
Three Ludlow area personal trainers: Andy Silvey, Andy Hackney and Ben Barnfield offer a number of ways to keep you motivated and fit while you’re at home.
6 April 2020
Lifestyle
Pulling together in Ludlow
The only way to get through the coronavirus outbreak is if we all work together in Ludlow
26 March 2020
Lifestyle
Bright Move: the dynamic duo behind Wovenology
The founders of Wovenology, a local company selling wonderfully colourful baskets ethically sourced and made by artisans in Ghana, talk about their life and love of our Ludlow area
15 October 2019
Courses
3 tips to help you get back to work
Had a career break but now thinking of getting back to work? Suzanne Boak, career coach, offers three top tips to help you get started
7 October 2019
Art, Music & Culture
Harping on: Loving the upswing of tourist season
Harp Lane Deli’s Henry Mackley waxes lyrical about his love for the tourist season, what’s so darn special about Ludlow and 25 years of Food Festival fabulousness.
1 September 2019
Eat & Drink
Ludlow Food Festival is 25! Here are 5 ways it’s better than the rest
For 25 years Ludlow Food Festival has been bringing you the best of what Shropshire has to offer in food and drink. This week we celebrate 5 ways the granddaddy of UK food festivals is different from all the rest.
12 August 2019
Gardens
Gardening with Kristian: the art of creating vibrancy
Kristian Hickson-Booth shows you how to create vibrancy in the garden with a variety of plants that provide movement, sound, texture, colour and interest throughout the year.
31 July 2019
20 years of The Silver Pear in Ludlow
The Silver Pear, a popular gifts and homeware store in Ludlow is celebrating 20 years in business this week and owner Janet Tuffley’s ambitions for it are as broad as its range of stock
26 July 2019
Gardening with Kristian: how to grow in pots
Planted containers and pots can create a ’wow’ factor if you get it right, our garden expert, Kristian Booth-Hickson, tells you how
30 April 2019
Art, Music & Culture
HARPing on: Ludlow’s rich history
Henry Mackley, marvels at Ludlow’s medieval history, the ‘tunnels’ below, the cobbled streets beside the 750-year old building housing Harp Lane Deli. it all combines to inspire chills and thrills aplenty
10 April 2019
Jess Baker moves to Ludlow, blazes a new trail
Jess Baker, chartered psychologist and founder of Tame the Inner Critic’, has appeared in talks across the UK and on BBC. A move to Ludlow, Jess says, helped to spark a new facet of her career helping women to achieve personal and professional success
2 April 2019
Health & Beauty
From cluttered space to clear mind
Time for a Spring clean? Tracey Baylis, founder of Clutter Clearing Company, Ludlow’s very own Marie Kondo, explains why a good decluttering is not only good for your space but also your soul
30 March 2019
Fashion
Valentine’s on Broad Street, Ludlow
We’ve sourced a selection of gorgeous gifts from some of Ludlow’s best independents. Take a stroll down Broad Street and buy local for your beloved this Valentine’s…
11 February 2019
Eating out
Let’s do…one-of-a-kind romance in Ludlow
Because we love you, we’ve just made Valentine’s Day a breeze with ideas for gifts and experiences in the Ludlow and Marches area.
4 February 2019
Art, Music & Culture
Let’s resolve to do…local feel-good stuff in January
Forget solemn resolutions, keep it fun, do-able and local with some easy recommendations to keep your mind, body and soul feeling fit
13 January 2019
my ludlow life issue No. 9
Viv Parry is a long-time resident and a force of nature, which is helpful, since she drives not only Ludlow in Bloom adorning our streets with towering, magical displays of flowers; but is also a long-term local town councillor who dearly loves spending time helping local folk.
12 July 2018
