IWrestledABearOnce InterviewForest Gump's momma always used to say Iwrestledabearonce's music is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get. Well, she didn't say it specifically about them, but with a mish-mash of jazz, electro beats, swing, easy listening, metal and grindcore in their songs; Iwrestledabearonce (IWABO) have, without a doubt, created a unique sound in which you have no idea what will happen next.
BritEvents' Lucy Middleton catches up with the band for a quick chat before their Birmingham O2 Academy gig on the 2nd May.
Ditch the workout - join the Zumba PartyZumba - the fitness dance craze, is taking over the nation, and classes are popping up everywhere, and there's a good chance that one is happening near you. BritEvent's Amanda Arnold, who just happens to be a Shrewsbury-based Zumba instructor, tells us more about the fitness phenomenon.
15 things to do in Shropshire for kids this summerIt's one of the least crowded counties of England, yet there are plenty of fun and interesting things for the kids during their summer holidays. From historic sites, castles and forts to country parks, outdoor pursuits and family attractions, Shropshire really does have it all. BritEvents' Amanda Arnold has a look at some of the best things in Shropshire to keep the children happy during their school hols.
Hay on Wye - Town of BooksIf you're a book lover, a trip to the small Welsh border town of Hay on Wye is a must. At the last count, the town boasted 30 bookshops and attracts visitors from all over the world. We discover the town, its bookshops and its often eccentric history.