DEBBIE CASSELL

A Shropshire town will be filled with the sound of music next month as it hosts a night of singing and relaxing before its annual Christmas fair.

Wenlock Pottery has a fine reputation in hosting laid-back musical events and the log fire will be burning and the drinks flowing on December 2 as Debbie Cassell is welcomed to the venue.

Debbie grew up in Shropshire, began singing at a young age and was writing songs before she entered her teens. Since then she has performed all over the UK and Europe and released two solo albums - Angel in Labour in 1995 and The Boatman’s White Dog in 2007.

Anna Dreda, of Wenlock Books, said the town is pleased to welcome Debbie.

She said: “I've been a fan of Debbie Cassell's gorgeous voice ever since her brother Richard introduced me to Angels in Labour many years ago.

“Last year Debbie came to Wenlock as part of the Joni Mitchell Project with Sally Barker of The Poozies and Glenn Hughes. She promptly became a fan of Wenlock and immediately offered to come back with her own show.

“I am delighted to be able to offer this event at Wenlock Pottery the night before the traditional Wenlock Christmas Fayre – we hope people will join us for the weekend.

“Debbie is the daughter of Lys Pead, the winner of last year’s Wenlock Poetry Festival Poetry Competition and some of that poetic ability has certainly rubbed off on Debbie whose lyrics are musical poetry.

“Wenlock Pottery, with its cabaret seating, wood-burning stove, well-stocked bar and intimate atmosphere, is such a great venue for a singer like Debbie. Her voice can’t be easily categorised – it’s a bit folk, a bit jazz, a bit blues and a lot lovely.”

Tickets are £5 and are available from Wenlock Books or on the door at the Pottery. For more information contact Anna on (01952) 727877.