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Contents

Welcome

Local news......................................... 4

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In the spotlight - Caro Hulme............. 9 Oswestry Balloon Carnival.............. 13 Oswestry markets............................. 15 Out and about................................. 17

Welcome to the August edition of Oswestry Life magazine.

Basking in beautiful sunshine I had the pleasure recently of attending the Oswestry Food & Drink Festival.

The town was buzzing with the community spirit that makes Oswestry truly wonderful and we are all so excited in anticipation of the Oswestry Balloon Carnival which takes place over the August bank holiday weekend.

So, with an events-packed summer, it’s time to don those sunglasses (see our six of the best) sit back, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the read.

Charlotte Ruscoe EDITOR

Culture.............................................. 21 Property............................................ 22 Interiors............................................. 26 Education......................................... 39 Fashion............................................. 46 Six of the best sunglasses................. 49 Food and Drink................................ 51 Business............................................ 52 Local walks...................................... 55 Health............................................... 56 Motoring........................................... 63 Nostalgia.......................................... 64 Competitions.................................... 65 Last word.......................................... 66

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Unit 2, Glovers Meadow, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Telephone: 07986 293294 Joint Managing Directors Tracy Leonard e: tracy@oswestrylife.co.uk David Lee-Birch e: david@oswestrylife.co.uk Editor Charlotte Ruscoe e: charlotte@oswestrylife.co.uk Production Designer Aileen Selkirk e: aileen@oswestrylife.co.uk Fashion & Beauty Editor Victoria Jane McKenna Contributors Graham Mitchell, David Owen, Dr Paul Middleton, Jan Hedger, Shane Parr, Richard Jones Accounts and Distribution e: info@oswestrylife.co.uk Advertising e: sales@oswestrylife.co.uk Editorial e: news@oswestrylife.co.uk

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Oswestry Life is published by DTS Media. The views expressed within this publication do not necessarily reflect those of DTS Media. The reproduction of any material in this magazine is forbidden without the written consent of the publisher. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, DTS Media can in no way accept liability for omissions or incorrect insertions or any consequences arising from use of this publication. © DTS Media Ltd. 2018

Local news

Zech and Jamie cycle 55 miles for Hope House

First town crier in over 30 years takes up his role

Oswestry’s new town crier has officially taken on his first role for the town. Phil Brown was named the winner of a competition earlier in the year, returning the office to the town for the first time in almost 30 years. He was on hand to welcome the Heart of England judges to the town in July as part of his first official duty.

ABOVE: Town crier Phil Brown welcomes Heart of England judges. Image: Graham Mitchell

Oswestry police officer bravery award An Oswestry police offer has been recognised for her outstanding bravery and courage at The National Police Bravery Awards. PC Kimberley Morris was only in her second week of independent patrol when she was called to a disturbance and potential assault.

Entering the house she found a critically injured man with a gaping neck wound who was drifting in and out of consciousness.

Administering first aid, she waited for back up to arrive. All the while, the offender was in sight, placing her in considerable danger.

Chief constable Anthony Bangham said: “Kimberley demonstrated a perfect balance of compassion for a victim and bravery to enforce the law. Her courage was rightly recognised with nomination and justifiably awarded for such courageous and selfless service. I am very proud of her and her achievement.”

Kimberley Morris is presented her award for bravery

Two Oswestry boys are going to attempt to ride their bicycles from Oswestry all the way to Rhayader in a bid to raise money for Hope House.

Zech, 10 and Jamie, 14 often visit Zech’s grandparents in Rhayader for a cycling holiday. This time they want to cycle from their hometown rather than be taken by car to raise their £1000 target.

The journey will take place on 13 August over a distance of 55 miles, taking the boys an estimated nine hours to complete.

The route will be via the main road and pass through Morda (visiting Hope House along the way), Welshpool, Newtown, Caersws, Llandinum, Llanidloes, Llangurig and finally Rhayader.

For safety reasons, Zech and Jamie’s dads and two of their granddads will be outriders along the journey. The family says: “This journey is all about Zech and Jamie doing their bit to raise money for a very worthwhile charity and they deserve all the support they can get. They cannot give money, but they can supply the event for you to support.”

To support Zech and Jamie, visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lisanewton8 TOP: Zech and Jamie fundraising for Hope House

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Annual Allotment Show The hard work of Oswestry’s gardeners will be displayed at the Marches School on 18 August.

Ocean team scale three of UK’s highest peaks in 24 hours for charity Three adventurous men from Ocean Telecom have raised £3540 by scaling the UK’s three highest mountains in under 24 hours.

Jeremy Rose, Sean Bolas and Robin Talbot who all work together at the telecoms firm on Maesbury Road Industrial Estate took on the Three Peaks challenge for The Movement Centre charity in Oswestry.

Oswestry Gatacre Allotments & Gardens Association annual show will feature everything from the longest runner bean to cakes, homemade wine, handicrafts and children’s classes. Doors open at 2pm, admission just £1.

Centenary artwork As part of their GCSE studies, Year 10 Marches School pupils recently created a wonderful artwork on the side of a building in Welsh Walls, Oswestry. The students work is to commemorate the centenary of WW1 and part of the Wilfred Owen Festival.

They were joined by colleagues Darren Lavender and Simon Calloway who volunteered to drive the long miles between each mountain.

Victoria Handbury-Madin, head of fundraising and marketing at The Movement Centre said: “Completing the Three Peaks Challenge is a fantastic achievement, one that the team from Ocean Telecom took on with amazing enthusiasm. The Movement Centre are delighted to be Ocean Telecom’s Charity Partner and we are extremely grateful for their fantastic support. As a charity, we rely on the kind support of donors and fundraisers, which is why the funds raised through the challenge will make such a difference to our work with children with movement disabilities.”

To donate to the fundraising effort, visit: www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/jeremy-rose3 ABOVE: From left Curtis Langley from The Movement Centre is presented a cheque by Jeremy Rose, managing director at Ocean Telecom with colleagues Simon Calloway, Sean Bolas and Robin Talbot.

Final donations for Tree of Light appeal The Rotary Club of Oswestry wrap has wrapped up its Tree of Light Appeal with the presentation of the final three cheques to Midlands Air Ambulance, Severn Hospice and the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund.

This year’s Appeal raised £6,000 which was distributed between 11 local charities, each one commenting how important such donations and public funding are in their own operations.

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Ironworks marks 70 years of NHS with new sculpture To celebrate and honour 70 years of the NHS, this sculpture was created by The British Ironworks Centre and unveiled at a charity fun day at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, where it now remains stood proudly outside of the hospital’s general ward.

The Centre, which is based on the A5 between Oswestry and Shrewsbury, agreed to make this striking sculpture at no cost to the NHS using an array of obsolete and unwanted hospital equipment donated by local Shropshire hospitals.

Clive Knowles, owner and chairman of the British Ironwork Centre, said: “We have been delighted to work with SaTH in creating

this stunning sculpture to mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS. It reflects our love for the NHS but also the kind, caring, and hard-working people who work in the organisation throughout Shropshire.”

ABOVE: From left, sculptor Luke Kite, Mrs Wood Shrewsbury town crier, Karen Breeze clinical specialist nurse for dementia, Clive Knowles chairman of the British Ironwork centre, Simon Wright Sath chief executive of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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In the spotlight

Beyond my wildest dreams Hockey player Caro Hulme stars for Wales

Three months on from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, young hockey talent, Caro Hulme, admits to the fact that she is still pinching herself after appearing on the international stage for Team Wales.

The former Ellesmere College captain, whose home is in Bronygarth, was initially called up to the Wales senior squad as a travelling reserve, but injury to fellow midfielder Danni Jordan gave Caro her chance, which she seized with both hands just two days before the final squad was to be announced.

Caro was told by her head coach, Kevin Johnson, and team manager, Ben Easton, that she would not be returning home early, but would be staying on to play in the tournament.

“I was quite emotional when I was told the news”, said Caro. “I did cry a little!”

Within hours of the opening ceremony, in which nearly 40,000 spectators and athletes packed into the Carrara Stadium, Caro, at the age of just 18, was making her debut against India, as Wales shocked the 2006 silver medallists, with a stunning 3 - 2 victory.

Caro then went on to gain four further caps, playing against England, South Africa, Malaysia and appearing in the starting line-up for the final match against Ghana, which Wales won on penalties.

“I still can ‘t believe it,” said Caro. “I went out to Australia for the experience, but to get the opportunity of playing in the

competition was beyond my wildest dreams. I was so lucky.

“We were in Queensland for almost a month. The environment was pretty intense at times, training

play and train together at University in Nottingham. They also play together for Beeston Ladies and recently took part in a Wales under-23 test series against Ireland in Dublin.

Twin sister Lottie has also enjoyed considerable success, winning her first senior international indoor cap in January this year

“We are both pretty competitive, but there is no siling rivalry between us on the pitch where we enjoy working together. We have naturally built up a close understanding of how each other plays over the years.”

and playing in temperatures of up to 100° Fahrenheit and being monitored on a daily basis.

“To be part of the Athletes Village was an unforgettable experience. I have learned so much.”

There was little time for Caro to rest after the games, as she flew back to take part in the National League play off finals in Birmingham, helping her club, Beeston to gain promotion to the Premier Division of England’s Women’s Hockey.

Caro isn’t the only hockey player in the Hulme family, twin sister Lottie has also enjoyed considerable success, winning her first senior international indoor cap in January this year. The pair played together throughout school and continue to

Caro’s success doesn’t come without hard work and dedication and with an ambition to play for Great Britain there’s no sign of her slowing down just yet.

“I train and play at lest five days a week with the University and my club on top of my studies. In addition, there are regular training camps with Wales including over the Christmas holiday period. This year the Wales senior team will have been away about 70 days. I now play virtually all year round taking rest periods when time allows.”

Caro has some advice for other young hockey players trying to follow in her footsteps: “Never give up! Keep working and training hard, putting in those extra hours no one ever sees. Above all, enjoy it!”

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This family fun event will be held in Cae Glas park in the heart of the town. With over 30 balloons of all shapes, including the magnificent Tall Steve the Penguin, the balloon carnival is an amazing visual spectacle and a great day out for all the family.

Admission will be free of charge and will include other town centre activities including a large continental market. This year there is an exciting ‘Family Fun Zone’ which will have an array of stalls and family activities from classic old-time fairground rides to face painting and much more. The aim of the event is to promote the town, attract visitors, profile Oswestry and its ballooning history, and to act as a significant fundraiser for Nightingale House Hospice.

The balloons will be launched each morning at 6am and 6pm in the evening from Cae Glas park itself, but you will be able to watch more balloon activity (weather dependant) each day from 3pm - 6pm.

This really is a fun-filled weekend for everyone and will include a wide range of live music and entertainment amongst which will be drone displays, a photo booth, an owl display and ride-along train, whilst not forgetting the return of the ‘Nightglow’ on Saturday evening from 9pm at Cae Glas park.

For those who have always wondered what it would be like to take a trip in one of these wonderful hot air balloons, the carnival will also be offering visitors the chance to get up, up and away with a balloon ride.

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Boost for market traders with summer events calendar Oswestry Town Council is working hard to make Oswestry a vibrant market town for both visitors and residents this summer Oswestry is a border market town steeped in history. We boast a spectacular, mysterious Hillfort which is over 3000 years old and one of Britain’s oldest settlements. Sitting proudly on the North West corner of Shropshire right on the Welsh border Oswestry often has the feel of a Welsh town in England. Today, our thriving market town enjoys a growing reputation for award-winning independent shops along with a bustling festival and arts culture. On a traditional market day, the street scene hasn’t much changed in years. Certainly Wilfred Owen, the Oswestry-born famous WW1 soldier and poet, would recognise it still.

Markets in Oswestry date back some 800 years. The award-winning Indoor Market is open each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and outdoor street markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday. There is also a successful Artisan Market held on the last Friday of each month which sells the best local produce. Oswestry Markets received a great accolade in being awarded the Best Local Council Market for 2013 by the National Association of British Market Authorities. This acknowledged the huge investment that the council has made in the Indoor Market in terms of facilities and promotion. The markets offer a diverse range of goods and quality food outlets which won’t disappoint.

Upcoming events: Friday 27 July Artisan Market 9am – 3pm, Bailey Street and Bailey Head Tuesday 3 August Guide Dog Event 9am – 3pm, Bailey Head Thursday 5 August Oswestry Street Band 2pm – 4pm, Cae Glas Park Saturday 18 August – Shropshire Produce Market 9am – 3pm, town centre Sunday 19 August Salsa Dance and Music 12 midday – 4pm, Cae Glas Park Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 August Oswestry Balloon Festival and Continental Market, Cae Glas Park and town centre

From mouth-watering cuisine to antique treasures, the Market Hall is an attraction right in the heart of the town just waiting to be explored. Friendly traders display their wares each week, with plenty of bargains to be had by all.

The Town Council supports the town centre with many events throughout the year. Continental, specialist and local community markets appear regularly alongside the weekly traditional market days. The Oswestry Youth Music Festival attracts over a thousand youngsters each March, a huge Food and Drink Festival in July and Oswestry Christmas Live, held on the first Friday in December, gives the town streets a festive feel with fairground rides, stalls, live music, ice rink and a stunning firework finale.

The big event this summer is the Balloon Festival, hosted in the town centre for the first time, it promises to be an exciting experience for everyone involved. More about that on page 13.

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Living History Weekend with groups from different periods of history from Anglo Saxon to World War 2. Includes demonstrations, talks and encampments. Open 10am-4pm each day. £3 per adult and £1 per child. Contact Castle on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@ whittingtoncastle.co.uk

28-29 July

CIVIL WAR WEEKEND Chirk Castle, Chirk LL14 5AF Join Col. Nicholas Devereux’s Regiment’s as they recreate life at Chirk Castle during the English Civil War. 11am-4pm Which side do you support - King or Parliament?

Join us for a weekend of living history with a Civil War camp, drill displays, musket firing demonstrations and interactive activities throughout the day. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirk-castle

29 July

PLANT HUNTERS’ FAIR British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry Plant fair with a great line-up of top specialist nurseries from across the country who will bring a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, rare species and old heritage varieties. The nursery folk are on hand to give honest, straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden. Entry to the Plant Fair and all other attractions is £1 in aid of Hope House. Free parking. 10am-4pm 0800 6888 386 www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

Mon-Sat until 8 Sept

SHROPSHIRE GUILD OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Willow Gallery, Oswestry A wealth of beautiful objects including ceramics, jewellery, textile art, glass and furniture; an opportunity to be inspired, to buy and to commission one-off pieces; free admission; 9.30am-5pm

MARIOKART GAMING EXPERIENCE Oswestry Library, Arthur St Two hours of competitive Mario Kart 8 racing.

Space for 16 players at once. Rotating play so everyone gets lots of goes. Recommended ages 7+. Advanced booking only, £5 with library staff. Call 01743 250351 10am-12 noon.

3 August

GUIDE DOG EVENT This event promotes the essential work of the local guide dogs giving everyone the chance to pet them and experience a blindfold run all on the Bailey Head. 9am – 3pm.

Call: 01691 680222

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“WOW” WORDS ‘N’ PICS OPEN WRITERS Community Room, Llwyn Fields, (off Llwyn Rd) Oswestry, SY11 1HG Creative writing – beginners and all abilities welcome. Meeting fortnightly 1 – 3 pm.

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Contact Jan on 07702 165717 or e mail janhedger7@googlemail.com Note – 17th will be a social meet with Chirk Open Writers at MoretonGarden Centre 1 30pm. All Welcome

4 August

OSWESTRY SHOW Oswestry Showground, Park Hall Organisers are looking forward to another great day on Saturday when people from far and wide will gather at the Park Hall Showground to celebrate. Not only does the Show endorse the best of British agriculture it promotes local businesses and activities, countryside pursuits and provides a varied programme of entertainment for visitors throughout the day.

Call: 01691 654875 www.oswestryshow.co.uk

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5 August

OSWESTRY STREET BAND Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park. 2pm-4pm.

Call: 01691 680222

5 August

HOPE HOUSE CYCLE CHALLENGE 56 or 70 miles from Hope House to either Lake Vyrnwy or Lake Bala and back again.

Halfway feed station and delicious afternoon tea on return.£25 registration and no minimum sponsorship www.hopehouse.org.uk/cycle

4 - 18 August

THE SHROPSHIRE DUNGEON MASTER Oswestry Library, Arthur St Two days of fantasy adventure using the worlds’ most famous role-playing game - Dungeons & Dragons. All ages and experience levels welcome, no materials required. Advanced booking £5 or £8 depending on session. Contact library to book and for more details 01743 250351.

7 August

MARJORIE PRIME (12A) Kinokulture Cinema, Oswestry Acclaimed 2017 drama set in a future where 86-year-old Marjorie, Lois Smith (Lady Bird), has an AI companion, Jon Hamm (Mad Men), who looks and sounds exactly like her dead husband Walter. Her new ‘husband’ relies on the memories of Marjorie and her family to build a likeness of Walter, which results in painful events from increasingly differing memories being exposed. 7.30pm www.oswestryfilmsociety.com

7 August

WILD WEST LEGO WORKSHOP – YEE-HAW! Oswestry Library, Arthur St Join Rob Spinks from “Bricks and Tricks” for a fun, creative Lego workshop with a Wild West theme. Suitable for children over 5yrs. £3 per child. 2pm-3.30pm. Book with library staff. Call: 01743 250351.

7, 14, 21 and 28 August

PLACE OF WELCOME COMMUNITY DROP-IN The Parish Centre, St Oswalds Church, Oswestry Offering local people a welcoming hot drink a friendly face and a chance chance to enjoy conversation and companionship.Open on Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm – no charge.

10 and 11 August

SHREWSBURY FLOWER SHOW The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury, SY1 1JL A quarry packed with three million blooms, mouth-watering food and a thrilling fireworks finale. Shrewsbury is proud to be home to the world’s oldest flower show and this year’s line-up is sure to be show-stopping. 01743 234050 www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk

13 August

CRAFTY KNITTERS The Senior Citizens Club Lorne Street Oswestry.

Our aim is to get together, meet people and have a chat while supporting local charities with knitting. Sessions on the 2nd Monday of the month. 1.30pm – 3.30pm £2 includes refreshments, all welcome.

14 August

PAPER FLOWERS WORKSHOP Oswestry Library, Arthur St Come and make colourful flowers out of paper.

All materials provided. Free drop in event for all ages 10am-2pm. Part of OSMakes Flowers of Peace and Remembrance.

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A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY

OSWESTRY SHOW Saturday 4th August 2018

NOW OPEN MONDAYS 9.30am- 5pm Tues- Fri 9.30am- 5pm Castle Court Quilter, Castle Court, Castle Street, Whittington, Nr Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4DF

Phone for more details

01691 654862 Guide Dog Event

3rd August – 9am until 3pm

This event promotes the essential work of the local guide dogs giving everyone the chance to pet them and experience a blindfold run all on the Bailey Head

Oswestry Street Band 5th August – 2pm until 4pm

Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park.

Shropshire Produce Market 18th August - 9am until 3pm

Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre

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For all details please contact: SHOW MANAGER, OSWESTRY SHOW OFFICE, OSWESTRY SHOWGROUND, PARK HALL, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE SY11 4AB Tel: 01691 654875

email:mandy@oswestryshow.co.uk WWW.OSWESTRYSHOW.CO.UK

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Sun 26th - Mon 27th AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY

Salsa Dance and Music 19th August - 12pm until 4pm

Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park

Oswestry Balloon Festival and Continental Market 25th & 26th August

Massive event with over 25 balloons launching from Cae Glas Park. Food and craft stalls, live music, street entertainers etc Free family event

Artisan and Vintage Market 31st August – 9am until 3pm

A collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head. In addition there will be a Vintage theme on the Bailey Head with vintage style music, stalls and entertainment. @OswestryTC

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See Our Website For Discounted Tickets

www.ShrewsburySteamRally.co.uk Email: info@shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk Tel: 01938 570874

18 August

SHROPSHIRE PRODUCE MARKET 9am - 3pm - Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the county has to offer in the town centre Call: 01691 680222

19 August

SALSA DANCE AND MUSIC 12pm-4pm - Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park Call: 01691 680222

25 & 26 August

OSWESTRY BALLOON FESTIVAL AND CONTINENTAL MARKET Massive event with over 25 balloons launching from Cae Glas Park. Food and craft stalls, live music and street entertainers. Free family event Call: 01691 680222

25, 26 & 27 August

21 August

I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS (12A) Kinokulture Cinema, Oswestry Blythe Danner stars as Carol, a widow who with the loyal support of her female friends, discovers that life can start again at any age.

7.30pm www.oswestryfilmsociety.com

SWEENEY GIN FEST 2018 The Sweeney Hall Hotel, Near Oswestry Sat 25 and Sun 26 August 12 midday – 11pm Monday 27 August 12 midday – 8pm A huge array of gins (and other drinks) available, alongside food feasts and entertainment. In a celebration of all things gin, all gin and tonics will be £5 throughout, so book a taxi and leave the car at home so you can enjoy the occasion thoroughly!

Buy your tickets online at: www.sweeneyhall.co.uk

24 August

THE RELUCTANT DRAGON OUTDOOR THEATRE Chirk Castle, Chirk LL14 5AF A classic retelling of St George and the Dragon from the author of The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame. The Reluctant Dragon is a funny, touching and enchanting story of bravery, friendship and derring-do. In this beloved classic story, a young boy befriends a poetry-loving dragon living in the Downs above his home.

When the townsfolk send for St. George to slay the dragon, the boy needs to come up with a clever plan to save his friend and convince the townsfolk to accept him. 1pm-3pm Book online at www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/chirktickets

26-27 August

SHREWSBURY STEAM RALLY Onslow Park, SY3 5EE The Shrewsbury Steam Rally showcases over 1000 exhibits at its annual steam engine and vintage vehicle rally, taking place at Onslow Park, Shrewsbury on the August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday. www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk

27 August

WHITTINGTON TOGETHER SUMMER FETE Whittington Castle, Castle St, Whittington Stalls, WWI re-enactors, refreshments, maypole dancing, bar, games, tug of war, bouncy castle, Llay Welfare Band, rides and much more!

Crowning of the Brownie Queen at 12pm Featuring Poppies - our tribute Free entry and Free carpark

30-31 August

MAKATON BEGINNERS’ WORKSHOP Derwen College Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech, in spoken word order. For those who have experienced the frustration of being unable to communicate meaningfully or effectively, Makaton really can help; enabling toddlers, children and adults to connect with other people and the world around them. The two-day beginners’ workshop course costs £110. To book telephone 01691 661234 or email learnwith@derwen.ac.uk

31st August

ARTISAN AND VINTAGE MARKET A collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head. In addition there will be a Vintage theme on the Bailey Head with vintage style music, stalls and entertainment. 9am – 3pm Call: 01691 680222

Whittington Together Summer Fête at Whittington Castle

FREE ENTRY

Monday 27th August 2018, 12 - 4pm Whittington’s Tribute to 100 years since the end of World War One * STALLS *WW1 REENACTORS *REFRESHMENTS *MAYPOLE DANCING * BAR * GAMES * TUG OF WAR *BOUNCY CASTLE * LLAY WELFARE BAND * RIDES AND MUCH MORE! CROWNING OF THE BROWNIE QUEEN AT 12.00

FEATURING POPPIES – A tribute to those who did not come home and to those who changed our world

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Poetry corner

6 Balls

Poppies

A short fictional thriller

by Oswestry author Marcus Robert Evans

Faced with a life and death battle you can pick six people to help you survive. They can be anybody from history right up to the present day. Who would you choose?

This is what Mason and Alfred must do. One good, one evil, the choices they make in the next 12 months will be crucial to survival in the final battle. There can only be one victor and this book tells the epic story of how the choices they make affect each man’s life.

As the story unfolds each man struggles to get the upper hand. Mason, the good man, who hopes to be reunited with his wife at the end is compelled to do the right thing.

He soon learns the power of the balls after making an early mistake. Choosing wisely is crucial, and as time progresses Mason learns how cunning his foe Alfred is. It takes Mason quite some time to figure out who and what he is dealing with but when he does it fills him with fear.

They come briefly, once a year gracing our fields in delicate flair.

Bursting forth in red aplomb peaceful, and yet all aflame, in celebration and remembrance.

I catch my breath, as I espy

Available from Amazon Paperback £4.50 eBook £2.25

upon my walk, a sea of poppies

Alfred on the other hand quickly finds out all about Mason, but much to his detriment underestimates him, a mistake which could cost him his life when they finally pit their wits against each other in a titanic battle to the death. Outnumbered 4 to 1 Alfred has to use all his cunning and knowledge of sophisticated computer systems to help him overcome the odds.

The battle that ensues will see each man pushed to the limit, a struggle between good and evil.

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Jan Hedger www.janscreativewriting.co.uk

Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number: 501564

Fri 10th & Sat 11th August 2018

Attractions for all ages including stunning floral arrangements, equestrian competitions, exciting arena entertainment for all the family, food, crafts & trade stands, advice from celebrity gardeners and cookery demonstrations by TV chefs; all topped off with world class fireworks Tickets: Adult Advance £25 Over 60’s Advance £23 Children aged 15 and under Free Admission (when accompanied by an adult) Membership: Adult from £46 Children £5

Call us on: 01743 234058 or visit www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk ShrewsburyFlowerShow

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Property

Location, location, location A beautifully presented threebedroom modern detached house in a sought-after location on the outskirts of the town has come onto the sales market with Woodhead Oswestry Sales and Lettings. Berwyn House enjoys a large plot with beautiful views across Oswestry School playing field and the countryside beyond.

The property includes kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, spacious living room, cloakroom and study. Upstairs each of the three bedrooms features an ensuite and there is a balcony on the master bedroom. Double glazing and gas central heating are fitted.

Outside there are generous gardens surrounding the property, a double garage and plenty of parking.

Berwyn House, Broomhall Lane is on the market for offers in the region of £464,950 with no onward chain. Call 01691 680044 to arrange a viewing.

Roger Parry & Partners

Est. 1981

Incorporating Parry Lowarch

www.rogerparry.net

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A most well-appointed 5-bedroom detached family house which enjoys a pleasant position within this popular residential development being well placed for local village amenities.

Oil Fired CentralWITH Heating, Double Glazing, INSPECTION HIGHLY SELF-CONTAINED RECOMMENDED SINGLE STOREY ANNEXoff-street Driveway providing extensive parking provision, Charlton, Nr Telford Detached Double Garage, from Shrewsbury town centre. The original part of the building A 3/4 bedroom detached barn conversion with adjoining self-contained single storey annex. Indoor Neatly Landscaped Gardens towhich Front and is thought to date from the 1750’s, with later extension circa swimming pool, four car garage, large detached workshop, detached office block could easilyRear. be 1800’s. Extensive accommodation; reception hall, sitting room, converted to further independent accommodation subject to PP. The house and buildings are set round EPC rating dining room, snug/office, family/music room, kitchen/breakfast a central courtyard, extremely conveniently situated D giving easy access to Telford, Shrewsbury and the room, downstairs cloakroom, cellarage, 7/8 bedrooms, 2 M54 link. The property provides extensive potential to run a business from the premises subject to the bathrooms, 2 en-suites. Propane gas and oil CH systems, necessary PP and would also suit family groups looking to reside together. EPC: D £315,000 DG, all set in manageable gardens withOIRO a range of brick built

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Enjoying an idyllic rural location with fabulous surrounding countryside views, a spacious 4-bedroom detached family house set-in approximately an acre of gardens and 7/8 BEDROOMS grounds to include: tranquil naturalSWIMMING wildlife POOL pools. Viewing Fully Recommended.

NOShrewsbury Nobold, A substantial detached, period former farmhouse set in the ONWARD CHAIN. EPC rating E highly desirable hamlet of Nobold, located only minutes drive Great Ryton, Condover

An opportunity to acquire a brand new luxury detached family house built to an extremely high standard with quality contemporary fittings throughout, briefly consisting: reception hall, sitting room, dining room, study, open plan kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining sun room, utility/boot room, downstairs WC and double garage. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with large full en-suite, 2 further bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms, 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom. At this early stage of construction, the prospective buyers can have significant input into the finishes of the property. EPC: TBC

OIRO £320,000

16 BERLLAN DEG, LLANSANTFFRAID YM MECHAIN

Guide Price: £750,000

outbuildings together with outdoor swimming pool. EPC: F

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Guide Price: £625,000

3098 Guide Price: £475,000 PARK HALL COTTAGE, LLANDRINIO, LLANYMYNECH

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Enjoying a pleasant cul-de-sac location within *Part Exchange Considered* Enjoying a this popular residential locality convenient delightful rural setting set-in approx 5.6 for local village amenities a most wellacres / 2.26 hectares or thereabouts, a appointed 4-bedroom detached family house tastefully improved 3/4- bedroom detached having the benefit of Double Glazing, Oil country bungalow PART offering spacious family EXCHANGE CONSIDERED Fired Central Heating, Driveway providing accommodation. Including Boiler Store, Sheinton Road, Much Wenlock ample off-street parking, Double Garage and Detached Double Garage and Stable Block.

A charming and unusual detached stone built cottage, offering a rare combination of a period property with Sychtyn, Llansilin Belle Vue, Shrewsbury Gardens.

EPC rating C EPC rating E, Viewing Fully Recommended. parking and garden, within walking distance of the town An individual and substantial detached property built in the late 1920’s, occupying an outstanding This highly desirable ground floor garden apartment situated in a period Grade II listed building offering elevated position in the hamlet of Sychtyn situated approximately six miles west of Oswestry. Oil CH, ample parking. Porch, hall, large inner hallway, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, study/bedroom 6, large kitchen breakfast room, three ground floor bedrooms, bathroom, upstairs there are master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobes, two further bedrooms. Set in lovely gardens enjoying elevated views over surrounding countryside. EPC: E

GUIDE PRICE £239,000

Guide Price: £395,000

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spacious character accommodation briefly comprising: oak panelled entrance hall, large open plan living room incorporating luxury kitchen, contemporary fire with original surround, french doors leading out to enclosed gardens. There are 2 double bedrooms 1 with en-suite cloakroom and luxury large family bathroom. With gas fired CH, many period features and 2 allocated private parking spaces. The property also comes with a large brick built store room originally part of a former coach house. EPC Rating: C

OIRO £489,950

01691 655334 3956 Guide Price: £365,000

centre. Porch, dining room, cloakroom, utility room, landing area leading to sitting room with stone fireplace and access to gardens, three good size bedrooms, family bathroom.

Wood framed DG, gas CH, off-street parking with small stone outbuilding/carport. Gardens run to a good size with open fields to the rear, with large summer house, garden stores, greenhouse and water feature. EPC Rating: E

20 Salop 4024 Rd, Guide Oswestry SY11 2NU Price: £365,000 Website: www.rogerparry.net

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BRAND NEW LUXURY HOUSE Sarnau, Llanymynech

Llanwyddyn, Oswestry

Pontesbury, Shrewsbury

A charming detached stone cottage set in gardens and grounds extending to four acres or thereabouts,

An extremely spacious recently constructed 3 double bedroom detached family house with underfloor gas fired central

Construction is shortly to begin on this brand new, highly individually designed, spacious detached house, situated on a small development of just four

A UNIQUE & SPACIOUS COLLECTION OF HOMES UNLIKE MANY NEW BUILDS, IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX & ESCAPE

44 modern family-friendly homes situated in the heart of the countryside. Ideally situated within a 5-minute car journey of Oswestry town centre and just 20 minutes from Shrewsbury (A5) and 35 minutes from Chester (A483).

At Primoris Homes we pride ourselves on building homes we would want to live in ourselves. We believe it’s the little touches that make a house a home as reflected in our plots on Park House Meadows.

01691 680044

www.primoris.co.uk

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WOODHEAD sales&lettings Telephone: 01691 680044

www.woodheadsalesandlettings.com

12 Leg Street, Oswestry, SY11 2NL e: sales@woodheadsalesandlettings.com ​​8 Green Square, Llanfyllin

26 Smale Rise, Oswestry

2 Bed terrace house, pets considered, EPC rating E, Available mid September 2018

8 Fford Spoonley, Llansantffraid 3 Bed semi detached house, off road parking, EPC rating C, Available mid September 2018

2 bed semi detached house, off road parking, available now, EPC rating D

£355 pcm

£495 pcm

£525 pcm

Ash Cottage, Crickheath Oswestry -

Fairfield 1 Park Avenue, Oswestry

6 Bentley Drive, Oswestry

£550 pcm

£725 pcm

£795 pcm

Garreg Wen, Porthmadog

Apt. 1, Oswald Road, Oswestry

Ty Toffi, Llanrhaeadr

3 bedroom Swift Moselle, central heating, double glazing, parking for 2+ cars

1 bedroom garden flat, newly renovated to high standard finish, gas central heating, EPC rating C

OIRO £34,950

OIRO £92,500

Apt. 12, Oswald Road, Oswestry

4 Hawthorn Grove, Oswestry

1 bedroom first floor flat, gas central heating, newly renovated to high standrad finish, EPC rating C

OIRO £87,000

​​18 Henley Drive, Oswestry

1 bed house, no chain, double glazing, EPC rating D

OIRO £65,000 48 Cherry Tree Drive, Oswestry

3 bedroom house, no onward chain, off road parking, EPC rating D

2 bed semi detached house, village location, UPVC double glazing, EPC rating D

OIRO £105,000

OIRO £127,000

6 Ffordd Spoonley, Llansantffraid

Random Cottage, Llanfyllin

2 bedroom semi detached house, recently decorated, UPVC double glazing, EPC rating C

OIRO £139,000

5 Bed, 3 storey house, garage, available now, EPC rating C

4 Bedrooms, Newly decorated, open views of Cae Glas Park, EPC rating D

2 Bed detached cottage, dogs may be considered, viewing recommended, available now

3 bedroom detached house, off road parking, no onward chain, EPC rating C

OIRO £150,000

2 bedroom detached bungalow, enviable views, conservatory, EPC rating D

OIRO £155,000

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WOODHEAD sales&lettings Telephone: 01691 680044

www.woodheadsalesandlettings.com

12 Leg Street, Oswestry, SY11 2NL e: sales@woodheadsalesandlettings.com 37 Summerfield Close, Oswestry

11 Walford Road West, Oswestry

4 bed semi detached house, double glazing, garage & off road parking, EPC rating C

The Daisy, Park House Meadows New build, 3 impressively sized bedrooms, choise of kitchen, countryside views

2 bedroom detached bungalow, corner plot, new UPVC double glazing, EPC rating D

OIRO £179,950

OIRO £179,950

OIRO £185,000

20 Vyrnwy Road, Oswestry

Pear Tree Cottage, 5 Pontfaen Chirk

10 Plas Cerrig Close, Oswestry

3 bed detached house, gas central heating, popular location, EPC rating F

2 bed detached house, off road parking, no onward chain, EPC rating F

3 Bedroom detached bungalow, gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, EPC rating C

OIRO £189,950

OIRO £205,950

OIRO £210,000

1 Thomas Penson Road, Gobowen

The Hawthorn, Park House Meadows

Riverview, Newbridge Llanymynech

4 bed detached house, village location, viewing highly recommended, EPC rating C

3 bed detached dormer bungalow, detached garage, no chain, EPC rating F

New build, 4 good sized bedrooms, countryside views, choice of kitchen

OIRO £249,950

OIRO £295,000

OIRO £299,950

The Campion, Park House Meadows

Gernant & 4.8 Acres, Llanfair Caereinion

No 1 Llys Hill, Oswestry

New build, 4 good sized bedrooms, Worcestor Bosch central heating, countryside views

3 bedroom detached house, detached 2 storey outbuilding with huge potential, no onward chain, EPC rating D

OIRO £335,000

OIRO £370,000

The Nook, Oswestry

The Old Rectory, Welshpool

OIRO £399,950 Berwyn House, Oswestry

5 bed triple fronted detached house, character views, no onward chain, EPC rating F

5 bedroom detached house, garages& ample parking, original features, EPC rating E

OIRO £425,000

Brand new exclusive four bedroom detached house.

OIRO £439,950

3 bed detached house, all bedroom with en suites, no onward chain, EPC rating C

OIRO £464,950

The independent agent with national coverage oswestry’s recommended agent for the guild of professional estate agents

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It is FINALLY summer in Oswestry and time to enjoy the sun, embrace bright colours, tropical patterns and go on holiday! We’ve gathered everything you could ever want and need to get the summer vibes into your decor as well as your daily life.

We’re talking palm leaves, flamingos and pineapples. Now grab us a cocktail with a paper umbrella and we are set to go.

Rght from top: Klevering salt & pepper cactus, £17.50 by Printer + Tailor www. printerandtailor.com Beach basket, £58 by Jessica Russell Flint www.jessicarussellflint. co.uk Jangala cushion, £28 from Made www.made. com Left from top: Wildlife botanical love birds art, £25

by Lola Design www. loladesignltd.com Flamboyance of flamingos fabric, £12.50/metre from Textile Express www. textileexpressfabrics. co.uk

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Far right: Jungle cockatoo placemat, £12 by Eclect Design www.eclectdesign.comw Below: Tassel single garden hammock, £105 by Beaumonde www.beaumonde.co.uk

Above: Amazon multi-linen fabric, £26.50/metre from Textile Express www. textileexpressfabrics.co.uk

Above: Tropical ceramic pineapple ornament, £33 by Gisela Graham London www. giselagraham.co.uk

Below: Palm table light, £375 from Abode Living www.abodeliving.co.uk

Below: It’s more fun to be a flamingo poster, £4.50 from Mode Prints, www.modeprints.com

Above: Wispy summer floral deckchair by Kirsten Star, £120 from Art Wow www.artwow.co

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Estate & Letting Agents Auctioneers Surveyors Agriculture Commercial Agents

Look for the bright red stand at this year’s Oswestry Show and join us for some refreshments and an informal chat with the leading property experts Residential and Commercial Property Sales and Letting RICS Chartered Surveyors, Valuers and Auctioneers Land Agents, Farming and Agricultural Specialists 16 Leg Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2NN 01691 679595 oswestry@morrismarshall.co.uk www.morrismarshall.co.uk Oswestry life

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Social scene When: Friday 29 June What: The grand opening of Homestyle Décor, the new bathrooms, tiles, flooring and interiors store on Maesbury Road. Ribbon cutting, a delicious hog roast and a sneak peak at the stunning new showroom.

Who: The new Oswestry Town Mayor, Cllr Sandy Best met staff and customers at the new store.

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Town house with the best of old and new A newly renovated spacious 4-bedroom mature town house has been brought to the market through Roger Parry & Partners.

Sympathetically modernised to provide excellent family living and benefitting from enclosed off-road parking provision and garden to rear, the property is well placed for local town amenities. EPC Rating E. Early viewing fully recommended.

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Victorian splendour

A four bedroom Victorian semi detached house retaining many period features has come onto the sales market with Woodhead Oswestry Sales and Lettings.

This impressive family home, situated on a much sought after road close to the centre of Oswestry and within walking distance to local amenities, shops and schools benefits from two reception rooms, breakfast room, conservatory, kitchen, loft room and a cellar. There is off road parking and enclosed gardens to the front and rear. Viewing is highly recommended.

12 Park Street, Oswestry is on the market for offers in the region of £299,950. Call 01691 680044 to arrange a viewing.

33 Salop Road, Oswestry is on the market for offers in the region of £220,000.

Viewings are available through the selling agents, Roger Parry & Partners on 01691 655334

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Aico apprenticeships investing in your future For the first time Aico Ltd, an Ei Company, based in Maesbury Industrial Estate, Oswestry will be recruiting for a number of apprentices over the summer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s leading fire and gas detection business. There will be a number of apprenticeships on offer including an IT apprenticeship, customer service apprenticeship and an accountancy and finance apprenticeship.

Success for Aico has been based on genuinely excellent quality product, comprehensive sales, marketing and technical support, and a passion for what they do, which is infectious. Yes, it is a business with all the commercial pressures that brings, but it’s a business that saves lives and for the people who work here that makes all the difference. “Of the 60 or so people who work at our offices on the Maesbury Industrial Estate, by far the majority come from Oswestry” states Aico managing director, Neal Hooper. “They are a fundamental factor in Aico’s success. I would go as far as to say they are exceptional. We see apprenticeships as an investment in the future of Oswestry and we are looking forward

to meeting and speaking to potential candidates on Monday 6 August 2018.”

Michelle Duffy, Internal Sales Manager adds: “We are looking for apprentices across all departments who have a positive attitude, who are willing to learn and have a passion for excellent customer service. Apprentices will benefit from a comprehensive training package and competitive rates of pay. Aico is a professional and supportive place to work and we are all looking forward to welcoming our apprentices in the near future.”

Aico Ltd are a market leader in domestic CO and fire protection, pioneering new technologies and offering high quality smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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Are you looking for a new career opportunity?

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The Marches School Family Fun Day took place at the Marches School Sports Field on Saturday 30 June and it proved once again to be an enjoyable day for hundreds of attendees.

The Fun Day featured a climbing wall, a fun fair, bouncy castle and a Festival of Talent competition showcasing musically-gifted local talent.

One of the event highlights was a fly past from the Red Arrows as they made their way past between air displays as many waited in anticipation for them to fly over in their unmistakable ‘V’ formation, which was a true spectacle for all.

The event was sponsored by Oswestry-based Aico Limited and attracted a huge audience and included a variety of stalls selling local produce and treats.

Many of the stalls ran competitions for all to get involved with and there was a raffle which was supported by the Lion Quays Hotel and Spa, the British Ironworks Centre and Arla.

The event was a fun-filled afternoon and preparations have already begun for the 2019 event.

Hayley Alldridge, events manager at the Marches

School, commented: “The weather was immaculate and the event had a very positive buzz about it. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported this event through sponsorship, holding a stall or attending the occasion. We are very excited for the 2019 Family Fun Day already.”

If you are interested in being involved with the 2019 Fun Day, please email alldridge.h@marchesschool.net or call 01691 664407.

Achievement through caring We believe: Successful, creative, lifelong learners participate in a journey of self-discovery. They know how to learn, acquire skills and feel safe to take risks with confidence and courage.

Transport We now operate buses from surrounding areas; St Martins, Ellesmere, Baschurch and Wrexham.

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Open Day - Saturday 29th September, 10am Independent Boarding and Day School - Girls 3-18, Boys 3-11 Moreton Hall, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3EW www.moretonhall.org/Open-Day | 01691 773671

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WREXHAM GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY AUGUST OPEN DAY Wrexham Glyndwr University is holding an Open Day on August 18, designed to give prospective students a taste of what it’s like to study at Wrexham Glyndwr and a chance to learn much more about the wide variety of degree programmes available, what the campus has to offer as well as being able to meet with course staff and current students.

The university has a wide range of courses available at Foundation, undergraduate and post graduate level, many of which can also be studied part-time. More than half of current Wrexham Glyndwr students study part-time and includes a widevariety of age groups.

A student on Wrexham Glyndwr’s BA (Hons) Illustration, Graphic

“It’s about taking that leap of faith – and coming to university gave me that confidence” Novels and Children’s Publishing course, Ben Edwards said: “It has been fantastic coming to Wrexham Glyndŵr. I wasn’t always an illustrator – I used to work full time. When I left school, I didn’t think I was good enough to do art.

I worked in customer service jobs, cleaning jobs and things like that – I was happy enough, but I felt like something was missing.

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helped me so much! It’s about taking that leap of faith – and coming to university gave me that confidence.”

A number of talks are taking place at the Open Day including Social Media for Creatives and People, Pills and Places – The Bigger Picture of Health & Illness. There will also be virtual reality and augmented reality demos and challenges plus the opportunity to tour the Regent Street campus which houses the School of Creative Arts.

Lianne Vernon is an engineering student who visited an Open Day, unsure if higher education was for her and is now in her third year. She liked what she saw at the Open Day, spoke with staff and lecturers, signed up and has never looked back.

She said: “I came along to an Open Day, saw what was going on and thought ‘that’s the thing for me.’ I started on a Foundation year and I’m now hoping to go on to do a Masters.”

Students who are planning to study at Wrexham Glyndwr in September 2018 on a full-time undergraduate Engineering degree may be eligible to receive a bursary which offers free Student Village accommodation for one academic

“I came along to an Open Day, saw what was going on and thought ‘that’s the thing for me.’ I started on a Foundation year and I’m now hoping to go on to do a Masters” year. Visit the Wrexham Glyndŵr University to find out more about our B Eng (Hons) Automotive Engineering course and all other courses available.

Admissions Manager at Wrexham Glyndwr University, Andy Phillips said: “We still have availability across a wide range of subject areas for September so it’s not too late for anyone who is waiting on exam results or who is unsure if university is for them, to come and find out.

“The admissions team will be on hand throughout the day to answer any questions about the admissions process and advise on entry requirements. There’s something for everyone at Wrexham Glyndwr so make sure you come along on August 18 and find your future!”

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WOLVERHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL JUDGED “EXCELLENT” IN ALL AREAS BY THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE

School Open Day Saturday 6th October, 11am - 3pm To arrange a guided tour or to learn about one of our open events please contact Mrs Jane Morris, Admissions Registrar tel 01902 422939 or email jam@wgs-sch.net “This is a remarkable school. The atmosphere we encountered as we walked round with a succession of delightful guides was smilingly friendly. There is a real feeling of happiness.” The Good Schools Guide

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Celebration Evening

North Shropshire College (NSC) recently celebrated a successful end to the year as it held its annual awards evening at NSC’s Oswestry campus. The event was attended by staff, students, parents and members of the board of governors. The college was also pleased to welcome Danielle Brown MBE a paralympic gold medallist, who presented the students with their awards and also impressed the audience with her inspirational speech.

Among the students who received recognition for their achievements this year was Georgina Scott, who won the prestigious overall Student of the Year award. Georgina was presented with a prize by local business, Aico Ltd who sponsored the award. Georgina commented, ‘I am very honoured to be chosen for student of the year and would like to say thank you to the ladies from Aico for my prize.’

As well as students, a very special staff member also had their outstanding contribution recognised at the awards evening. Marion Ellis who has worked at the college for over 30 years as a cook received a Contribution to College Life Award to recognise her dedication and exceptional customer service during these years. Marion said of her award, ‘It was absolutely lovely to get the award; it will take pride of place in my cabinet at home.’

TOP: Guy Guy Maboy, a College and TNS Football Scholarship Student with his award for Endeavour.

LEFT: L-R Ruth Martin, Marketing Executive from Aico with Georgina Scott Overall Student of the Year and Jane Pritchard Finance Clerk from Aico. RIGHT: Professional Cookery Student Zak Owen serving freshly made canapes from the College’s Scholars Restaurant Lucy Evans, marketing and customer service manager at NSC comments; ‘The event was a huge success, I would like to thank Clive Knowles from the British Ironwork Centre for donating the wonderful giraffe sculptures for our event.

I’d also like to thank our Guest speaker, Danielle Brown MBE for attending, she was truly inspirational.’

ADVICE & GUIDANCE EVENT WEDNESDAY 29TH AUGUST 4PM - 8PM

Oswestry Campus & Walford Campus (Nr Shrewsbury) • Tutors will be available to provide advice throughout the evening • View the facilities and sign up on the night!

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Enrol now for part-time courses starting Sep’18.

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This heatwave has been intense but we’re not complaining. It’s warm and keeping cool is top of the list, so we’ve found some key pieces to help you relax in the heat and feel comfortable.

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Colston Bassett stilton & red onion flatbread INGREDIENTS FOR THE FLAT BREAD 250g Self raising flour 4g Fresh yeast 50g Natural yoghurt 5g Salt 100g Water Red onion marmalade* Colston Basset Blue Stilton INGREDIENTS FOR THE RED ONION MARMALADE 250g Red onions, sliced 35g Red wine 12g Balsamic vinegar 12g White wine vinegar 25g Light soft brown sugar Salt and pepper, to taste 10g Olive Oil METHOD FOR THE FLAT BREAD… In a freestanding mixer with a dough hook attachment place all the ingredients. Mix on a low speed for 5 minutes, then mix on a medium speed for a further 1 minute.

Place the dough into a clean bowl, cover with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place until the dough has risen by two thirds its original size.

Heat the oven to 220°c/425°F/gas mark 7.

Knock back the dough and gently roll out to make a rectangle shape. Spread the onion marmalade evenly over the top, leaving a 1cm edge on the crust. Generously crumble the blue cheese over the marmalade and bake immediately for 22-25 minutes.

Best served immediately.

METHOD FOR THE RED ONION MARMALADE… Heat the oil in a large heavy stainless steel saucepan. Add the onions, a pinch of salt and some pepper. Cook over low to medium heat for about 30 minutes until the onions soften and turn translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and vinegars, then stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat, stir in the sugar and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30–40 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Remove the pan from the heat and reserve for later use.

Recipe developed by Stuart Collins at Docket Restaurant, Whitchurch, Shropshire

For some, cider is the go to beverage when the thermometer starts creeping over 20°C and with a warm summer like this, cider is really starting to shift.

Generally sweeter and more refreshing than wine or beer, cider appeals to all sorts of drinkers when the sun pops out.

With styles that range from sweet as stolen candy right through to Atacama dry, and now the growing trend for flavoured cider, there is a wide range of strengths and styles to suit most tastes. Cider also has the added benefit of being gluten free and sometimes vegan friendly (though often not because of the clearing agents used).

Last year overall cider on-trade sales rose by 0.2%, while the flavoured ciders grew by 9.1% and now make up over 35% of cider sales.

The bestselling flavoured ciders are mixed dark fruits or berries, such as strawberry, or raspberry, but many craft cider makers are more experimental, mixing their ciders with tropical fruits such as passion fruit, kiwi and mango, as well as traditional British flavours like elderflower and rhubarb. Interestingly, packaged cider is in decline while draft sales are increasing, so it seems we prefer to go out and enjoy our cider socially in pubs, clubs and restaurants, rather than drinking in at home.

Watch your step though. Cider often doesn’t taste its strength and can catch you out. If you press apples and let them ferment, you’ll end up with a base cider of around 7%ABV and some traditional still ciders hover around this mark, but the more commercial brands are closer to beer strength.

What could be nicer than a crisp, cool cider on a sunny afternoon?

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Cindy Wilday, Go Carz director, said a recruitment drive was now underway for more drivers in the Oswestry area.

“Oswestry has a thriving community and has seen a lot of business expansion in the last couple of years. There have been a number of housing developments recently and the new business park by the Mile End Roundabout has created a new gateway to the town.

“We are now looking for drivers to come and work for us in the Oswestry area – whether they have worked for another firm or are totally new to the job, they will be very welcome at our local recruitment office. Please call 01691 88 77 88 for further details. .

“Full professional training is given to all drivers and we offer financial assistance to help them get their licence.”

Cindy said the firm was also looking to make strategic partnerships with businesses in Oswestry which required taxis for their customers or staff.

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With the Bank of England’s base rate currently at 0.5% and interest rates with banks at an all-time low, you may be disappointed by the returns that you are receiving.

The good news is that there are other options that you can consider, including putting your money away in a tax efficient way.

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This allowance can be used with a cash ISA (which you may already have with your bank account) and/ or there are stocks and shares ISAs available where you can invest in individual companies or a collective

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This type of investment benefits from no tax on growth, or when making withdrawals, together with easy accessibility as you can sell whenever you wish.

At Beaumont Financial Planners Ltd we help customers utilise tax efficient means of investing to aid in the growth of their monies. The investments are matched to your attitude to risk, needs, objectives and personal circumstances to ensure that they are suitable for you. For a free consultation please get in touch with us on: 01691 670524 Lucy is a fully qualified Independent Financial Adviser and a member of the Institute of Financial Planning and Personal Finance Society. After graduating, she completed a placement year at a firm of accountants which gave her an understanding of analysing financial information and tax implications, before training to become an IFA. The Beaumont Financial Planners team, based in Oswestry, offer a highly personalised service for clients, focusing on pension advice, investments and protection for private and business clients.

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I complained about my boss to his line manager because I felt he was bullying me. I was told to put my complaint in writing, which I did along with witness statements from colleagues who saw what had been happening. The boss said he would move me to a different department so it wouldn’t happen again but I said I didn’t want to do a different job, I just wanted no more bullying. When the line manager refused to take steps to reprimand my boss I threatened to take them to a tribunal. Now he’s trying to make me sign a settlement agreement and buy me off instead. What should I do?

A: It’s all about the numbers and peace of mind . By signing a ‘settlement agreement’, sometimes known as a ‘compromise agreement’, you will be giving up your right to go to an employment tribunal. The settlement agreement will be a legal contract between you and your employer and one which there is no getting out of. In addition employers usually insist on keeping such an agreement confidential so you will not be able to discuss with anyone else the details contained within it.

Employers will usually pay for you to get independent legal advice about any settlement agreement they offer. If in your case this is not offered you should request it and you should insist on seeking advice from an experienced specialist employment solicitor of your choice.

Before going to see your solicitor you should gather together as much relevant information as possible about the grievance you have had with your employer. This will enable the solicitor to decide whether or not the ‘settlement’ figure is sufficient compensation. If the solicitor feels that your agreement should be offering you more, they will explain this to you and offer to negotiate with your employer on your behalf.

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The Canal and Blakemere Just 20 minutes’ drive, Blakemere is a wonderful place to visit and I think is the most photogenic of the Meres. The reflections are stunning and there is just something special about the light there.

Blakemere can be found just outside Ellesmere on the way to Whitchurch. There is a small car park from where you can walk down along by the canal, or you can follow the canal from the wharf at Ellesmere and en-route you can walk through the tunnel (maybe take a torch). You can go over the top if you prefer.

The third option is to join the canal at Colemere and walk towards Ellesmere.

The name Blakemere is derived from ‘Black Mere’ which comes from its peaty colour. The mere was formed in the ice ages and is abundant in natural life.

Unlike the Mere and Colemere there is no public access, but it can be viewed from the canal towpath. Perhaps this adds to its rather mysterious appeal. Looking over the Mere you can often see herons and cormorants on the far shore and in late spring the reflections of rhododendrons add a splash of colour.

Walking on the narrow strip of land between the canal and the mere is memorable.

I remember it clearly from a canal holiday I took here in the 1980’s, when I lived on the south coast.

There is always a lot to see, you just need to keep your eyes (and ears) open. Recently I’ve seen a red kite and buzzards overhead, spotted woodpeckers across the canal, and great crested grebe on the mere. On a sunny day look for large carp basking in the shallows. If you’re lucky you may see the flash of blue and orange of kingfishers.

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“The unfortunate thing about this world is that good habits are so much easier to give up than bad ones” Somerset Maugham The World Health Organisation (WHO is that? Sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun) has just recognised online gaming as a disease and the NHS has opened its first online gaming addiction clinic.

The charity Action on Addiction says 1 in 3 of us are addicted to something. Personally, I think that is an underestimate. Is addictive behaviour one of our basic human survival drives? Many people who become “addicted” to music, writing, running or a number of other activities often end up being celebrated as famous composers, authors or athletes. We will all have known people who

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Addiction perhaps only becomes a clinical issue, a disease or illness, when it has the potential to cause harm. Research is now beginning to show changes in the brain of patients with harmful addiction problems which seems to fit Marshall Marinker’s concept of biological change making addiction fit the definition of a disease.

What is clear is that some people do become so addicted to computer gaming that it affects their mental health, their family life and can even result in death. However, confused as we might feel about how this fits into the spectrum of ill health these patients need help, and our understanding.

If this article has made you wonder if you might need further advice about possible addiction issues there is more information on support on the www.nhs.uk website and your GP surgery will also be able to help.

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Clocking up the smiles Journalist, car enthusiast and new dad Richard Jones takes the Vauxhall Grandland X to Maesbury Marsh.

If I was to ask what the top two selling Vauxhall’s on the market are I suspect 99.9% of you would guess the Corsa and the Astra… and for now you’d be right.

But fast forward 12 months and you could be in for a surprise as Vauxhall are predicting that the Grandland X will outsell the Astra and other traditional favourites such as the Insignia and Mokka.

It is once again proof of how important SUVs have become to car manufacturers, so to find out how good Vauxhall’s latest offering is Isabelle and I packed our bags and headed off on a road trip to Maesbury Marsh.

The first thing I noticed when packing the car full of Belle’s ‘entourage of stuff’ is its size. The boot, although slightly smaller than the Peugeot 3008 that the Grandland is based on, is plenty big enough for a push chair, trike, baby carrier and a picnic. And our green-fingered friends will be pleased to know that the rear seats can be folded flat; making the trip home from the garden centre with all those beautiful new plants much more convenient. And while I am not one for gardening, I did find this most useful when a couple of us went for a round of golf.

Our drive to Maesbury Marsh was quite an entertaining one. At 15-months-old Belle no longer falls asleep the moment the car starts moving, instead we now switch the radio on and watch her in the rear view mirror as she throws a few dance moves from within her car seat.

On the twisting B-roads we took in on our pre-planned route – which was deliberately 50 miles

The interior comes with an eight-inch touchscreen that is simple to use and is fully connected to all the modern technology such as Apple Car Play, Bluetooth and WiFi longer than it needed to be – the Grandland X was also fairly entertaining. The 1.2-litre petrol engine was actually pretty good. It was happy to rev and at 130bhp it comfortably kept pace with other traffic on the road, while promising to do 55.4 miles to the gallon on the combined cycle.

The interior comes with an eightinch touchscreen that is simple to use. The images are crisp and it is fully connected to all the modern technology such as Apple Car Play, Bluetooth and WiFi. It also comes with Vauxhall’s OnStar service, a call centre staffed by advisors who can book hotels or parking spaces for you before sending details to the SatNav. It will also alert the emergency services if the car’s airbags are deployed.

Once at Maesbury March we parked up and went for a walk down the canal path. I had the picnic strapped to my back while Belle marched a couple of paces ahead of me. She has always loved the great outdoors but never more so now she is able to walk and explore the sounds, sights and smells for herself.

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also loves to imitate the sounds the animals make. With cows, sheep, ducks and dogs all featuring on our daddy-daughter adventure she had a wonderful time mooing, baaing, quacking and barking, and despite occasionally stumbling over and grazing her knee she would always spring back up with a beaming smile and an ‘uh-oh!’

By the time we returned to the car she was totally worn out. She fell fast asleep the moment I strapped her into her car seat, so we took the direct journey home along the A483.

It was here that the Grandland X really excelled, because not only was it more comfortable and easier to drive on the smoother, wider roads, it also felt like a true family car. I felt content, satisfied and happy all at the same time and by my reckoning any car that plays it part in a day like that must have something about it.

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Down memory lane with David Owen

Church Street

These two images of Church Street were taken around 100 years apart with the older image dating from 1916 (hence the substantial number of men in military uniform).

Immediately noticeable is the large dwelling on the right-hand side of the picture which occupied the area now known as Festival (or Red) Square. Known as the Doctor’s House this impressive property had gardens to the rear which stretched back to the site of the Smithfield car park.

Prior to the erection of the house the site contained a water-driven corn mill with the pond being at the rear of the Lloyd’s Bank premises. The Doctor’s House survived into the 1920s when it was demolished to form an extension and parking area for the Smithfield market.

removed to the house opposite. It was redeveloped in the mid-20th century to form the rather ugly building that now occupies the site.

The Post Office moved to the site immediately next to the bank in 1879 and the clock was erected in June 1890 in memory of John Askew Roberts who was the founder of Woodalls Press and former editor of the Advertizer as well as a local JP and councillor who had died in 1884.

ABOVE: Church Street now. Image courtesy of Graham Mitchell BELOW: Church Street circa 1916

Although still looking like a residence, Lloyd’s Bank had actually traded from this site from the late 1880s and prior to this was occupied by several doctors who later

Willow Street

To see how a scene used to look is often only necessary to look up and this view of Willow Street is a great illustration of that. Although many of the frontages have changed beyond recognition, the upper floors remain remarkably similar.

ABOVE: Willow Street circa 1904 BELOW: Willow Street now. Image courtesy of Graham Mitchell

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The building in the left foreground of the 1904 image was The Woolpack Inn (formerly the Pack Horse) and dates from the early 18th century. Along with many other buildings on that side of the road it is fronted by steps to stop the stream which ran down Willow Street encroaching the property. Next to it is the Pearl Office which was built in 1860 following the demolition of two

straw thatched, wattle & daub cottages which had occupied the site. A plumber occupied the next building and the row of cottages between that and the Butcher’s Arms were demolished in the 1960s to form an extension to Roy Evans’ garage in, what must surely be, one of the last acts of architectural vandalism to befall the town.

The right-hand side of Willow Street remains largely unchanged until the area that adjoins the Post Office which was redeveloped in the 1960s and 70s. In the centre background is, of course, the old Cross Market Hall which was demolished in 1964 and the new Woolworths store erected.

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Midland Game Fair The Midland Game Fair is the UK’s premier shooting event and has been the event of choice for country sports enthusiasts and families looking for that special day out for over a decade. Held over 15 and 16 September the Midland Game Fair is the annual meeting place for the shooting community as well as families wanting to experience the best the countryside has to offer.

this magnitude. Steeped in history and offering breath-taking scenery, visitors will be truly spoilt as they surround themselves by some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside, allowing them to get involved in all the action as well as soak up the celebratory atmosphere of the last event of the season.

Set within the stunning grounds of Weston Park in Shropshire, the vast parkland offers truly amazing grounds in which to host a countryside event of

We’re giving away a pair of tickets to five lucky winners, just tell us: where is the Midland Game Fair being held?

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Summer spectacular A spectacular evening of music and fireworks at the British Ironwork Centre will launch the 50th anniversary concert season of the Wrexham Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 15 September.

Set in over 100 acres of parkland, this is the biggest music event in the borderlands. A whole family evening of top-class music from the worlds of opera, stage and screen and popular classics. Completing the night with a grand finale of the traditional flag-waving proms music and a dazzling firework display. Proceeds collected on the night are in aid of Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham.

We’ve teamed up with the British Ironwork Centre to give away a pair of tickets to the event. Simply tell us, how many acres of parkland the event is set in?

Discover the delights of Park Hall countryside experience this summer. There’s a day packed with action, fun and adventure waiting for all the family, and with a generous helping of cuddly and friendly animals for everyone to enjoy, there’s not a minute to waste.

Get up close to your farmyard favourites with a regular schedule of interactive events including bottle feeding the lambs in the indoor animal barn.

Join in the action-packed fun in the two massive indoor play barns and outdoor adventure parks. Give the kids an extra treat with their own brilliant driving activities. There’s electric cars, 4x4 land rovers, pedal go karts and a bumpy barrel train ride.

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Only one pig will sprint to victory, could it be yours? It’s hilarious and happens twice a day.

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We’ve teamed up with Park Hall Farm to offer two lucky winners a family pass.

To enter the competition, simply tell us: Which animals enjoy being bottle fed by visitors to Park Hall Farm?

COMPETITION RULES: Closing date for competitions is 24/08/18. Send your entries, along with your name, address, email and telephone number on a postcard to Oswestry Life Magazine, Unit 2, Glovers Meadow, Oswestry, SY10 8NH or by email to info@ oswestrylife.co.uk or enter on the website: www.oswestry.life. By entering any competition within this publication you consent to Oswestry Life and the promoters contacting you for marketing purposes. Your data will not be shared with any other party. For full terms and conditions please refer to www.oswestry.life. JUNE WINNERS: Llangollen Eistedffod Susan Mills, Trefonen Hawkstone Park Follies Kelly Mellings, Whittington; Sharna Chadwick, Oswestry; Paula Pugh, St Martins

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Last Word Jassett Cook

Jassett Cook (20) is co-owner of Oswestry Climbing Centre

Where do you live?

I live in the heart of Oswestry town centre, near the local Sainsbury’s.

Have you always lived locally?

Yes! My maternal family were local farmers; my mum grew up rurally just outside town, and my paternal family derive from Gobowen. My parents met in The Boars Head!

What schools/college did you go to?

I attended The Meadow’s Primary School, The Marches Academy, and North Shropshire College.

At college, I studied a BTEC in ‘Interactive Media’.

What made you want to start your own business?

University, or a more traditional route of study, never really appealed to me. I always excelled at social interaction and providing a service to the local community always seemed the most rewarding option.

How long have you been open for now?

Almost a year now. Although it feels a lot less. The time has flown by!

How easy/difficult was it to set up on your own?

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members of staff, setting up the wall was anything but a chore!

Morning Kids’ Club for children to let their hair down.

How did you get into climbing?

On a family visit to Liverpool, we visited ‘Awesome Walls Climbing’ as an off-chance activity. Since that point, I’ve been hooked, watching YouTube videos to further improve my technique. I’ve been climbing for around five years now and I now climb at a grade of V8.

When you’re not working, where do you enjoy going in the town to eat, drink and relax?

Liar Liar is always great for a smoothie.

I’m not averse to a pint or two in The Bailey Head either.

How is the business going so far?

Very well thank you! We’ve built up a great rapport with many of the local schools, and we’re in the process of setting up climbing clubs and school trips for interested students.

Where do you enjoy climbing locally outdoors?

Here in Shropshire we’re blessed to be surrounded by some fantastic geographical locations. Nescliffe holds our closest crag, but there are also some fantastic routes across the border in North Wales. Llangollen’s setting makes any journey there memorable.

Is Oswestry Climbing Centre suitable for beginners?

Of course. We can provide a beginner’s induction, including oneto-one mentoring, to anyone over the age of six. Our family-induction ensures that everyone gets involved, and we also provide a Saturday

Do you have any advice for other budding entrepreneurs who are considering setting up their own business in the town?

Keep it simple! If you do the simple things right and apply a hefty work effort, you’ll be surprised what you can achieve.

What does the future hold for Oswestry Climbing Centre?

We’re hoping to increase our collection of holds and add more volumes in the hope of further improving the experience for our customers.

Finally, what’s the best thing about living in Oswestry?

You’re never too far from some beautiful scenery, and with all the benefits of a traditional market town, what’s not to love?

Oswestry Climbing Centre is open Monday – Friday 12 – 9pm and weekends 12 – 8pm.

Visit www.oswestryclimbing.com to find out more.

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