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Message from Lydia Bardsley, Ruyton XI Towns Parish Clerk.

RUYTON XI TOWNS PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER UPDATE

Join the Parish Council – apply by 31.01.2022 Following the resignation of Cllr Christine Jones, a casual vacancy has arisen in the parish. No by-election was called within the 14-day statutory notice period, which means the Parish Council has the right to fill the seat by co-option. Interested parties should complete an application form and email these to the clerk.  The deadline for receipt of completed application forms is 5pm Mon 31st Jan 2022. The Council will consider candidate applications at the next Council meeting on Tues 8th Feb 2022. Candidates are encouraged to speak to their councillors if they have any queries about what being a councillor involves. If you have questions about the criteria for being a councillor or anything else on the application form, please contact the clerk. View the co-option advert. View the application form.   Recent Articles: Reduced agenda for next Council meeting Call for help: Booster vaccination Programme delivery Casual vacancy at Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council New Winter Support Service Launched – from 1st November  Superfast Broadband rollout in Ruyton XI Towns Parish Copyright © 2022 Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive News and Updates regarding Ruyton XI Towns. Our mailing address is: Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council 11 High Fawr Close Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1TE United Kingdom

Newsletter from Qube - so many opportunities in Oswestry

Latest news and updates from Qube Hello from us all at Qube... Happy New Year! We are looking forward to seeing you again in 2022. All our services are back running as normal so please get in touch if there's anything we can help you with. To start the new year we have a brand new exhibition by printmaker Michelle Woodward. Michelle was the winner of the Qube Arts Open People's Choice prize in 2021. A collection of her work will be on display in our main gallery until 14th February. We have added new courses to our website! Starting soon are a series of silversmithing workshops with Amy from Rustic and Wild and an Introduction to Watercolour course with Joseph Schneider. We still have a few spaces on our popular Art History course with Sarah Gathercole starting next week. More courses and workshops will be added over the next few weeks so please keep an eye on our website for updates. Are you a keen photographer? Our annual photography competition and exhibition returns for 2022. The theme this year is 'Identity'. There's a £100 Best in Show prize and a £20 People's Choice prize! The under 16s winner will receive a selection of art materials. Deadline for entries is 12th February. Full details and entry forms can be found here... Please feel free to call or email us if we can help you or someone you know. You can contact us on 01691 656882 or email info@qube-oca.org.uk. Here is some of our latest news and services... New Exhibition: Michelle Woodward Artist and Printmaker, Michelle Woodward was the winner of the Qube Arts Open People's Choice Prize in 2021 with her piece 'Summer Garden'. In this exhibition she displays some of her recent works. On display until 14th February. Call for entries! Photography Competition Our Photography Competition & Exhibition is back for 2022 with the theme: 'Identity'. There's a £100 Best in Show prize and a £20 People's Choice prize! The under 16s winner will receive a selection of art materials. Deadline for entries is 12th February. Full details and entry forms can be found here... Courses and Workshops We've added more courses and workshops to our website. There are a few places left on our Art History, Introduction to Watercolour and Silversmithing courses starting new week. More workshops and courses will be added over the next few months. Keep an eye on our courses page for updates. Get Creative We've added more free activities to our website to help everyone stay creative at home. These activities have been commissioned for us by artists from across the country. All are free to use and download. Get inspired and take a look at all the creative ideas here...   Thinking of volunteering? Qube's Volunteer Centre can help you find a voluntary role to match your needs. We also provide free advertising for charity, social enterprise or community group organisations who need volunteers. Further details can be found here... Are you an artist or maker? We're always keen to hear from anyone looking to sell their work with us. Throughout the year Qube has a small shop selling handmade items, from jewellery, textiles and woodwork to ceramics, cards and prints. If you would like information on how to display in our gallery shop, please contact us at art@qube-oca.org.uk. We urgently need your help! During lockdown in 2020, Qube and OsNosh joined forces to provide weekly hot meals to vulnerable members of the community. We're now in urgent need of donations to keep this service going. Can you help us raise £10,000? Find out more about the service and see the campaign video here...

Latest corona news from Shropshire Council

Latest corona news from Shropshire Council

Latest coronavirus news: 14 January Helping to keep you informed of the latest coronavirus news in Shropshire. Local case rates at all-time high Weekly figures: 31 Dec - 6 Jan Although the increase in cases is starting to slow, the infection rate in Shropshire is the highest it has ever been. In the week of 31 December 2021 to 6 January 2022, there were 5,374 new cases reported – an increase of 26% on the previous week.  Sadly, there were 8 further deaths in our local hospitals, and the number of people being treated for COVID-19 rose to 55. The effects are also starting to be felt in care homes and schools.  Omicron grant scheme launched The scheme was launched today Today we have launched a £5.8 million round of business grant funding to support those hardest hit over the Christmas and New Year period.   The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Fund will see grants of up to £6,000 handed to businesses such as pubs, restaurants and accommodation providers.  You have to make a fresh application for the funding even if you have received a grant previously; which you can do by clicking here.  Get boosted in Shrewsbury Grab a jab at the Darwin Shopping Centre People can once again get a jab at the Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury this weekend.  The vaccination team will be in the Shropshire Local unit on the top floor of the centre on Saturday between 9am and 5pm.  You can get 1st, 2nd, 3rd and booster doses. Children aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or carer to give consent.  A list of all other walk-ins in Shropshire is available here.  Changes to self-isolation The change comes in on 17 Jan People self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after five full days if they test negative on day 5 and 6, and do not have a high temperature. The changes come into effect from Monday 17 January.   People who are still positive on a Lateral Flow Test must stay in isolation until they have had two consecutive negative LFTs taken at least 24 hours apart.  The Government says this will support essential public services and keep supply chains running over winter.  Read the full guidance here.  Praise for booster vaccination effort Over 84.5% of eligible adults across the county have now received their COVID-19 booster jab. This puts Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin well above the national average.  It follows a monumental effort from all involved over the past three to four weeks, including over the Christmas 2021 period, where many people have given up their time to deliver the vaccine rather than spend it with their loved ones.  Neglect cases on the rise Shropshire residents are being urged to play their part in helping keep children safe and free from neglect.  The call to action from Shropshire's Safeguarding Community Partnership follows the impact the pandemic has had, and continues to have, on some families, and aims to highlight and encourage people to seek advice and support.  If you suspect that a child or young person is being neglected or is at risk of being neglected, then you should report it immediately. Call us on 0345 678 9021.  If you believe a child or young person in Shropshire to be at immediate risk of harm or in need of emergency medical attention call 999.  Information, advice and support For local advice and support during the pandemic (especially if you are self-isolating or shielding), visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus for information, advice, guidance and support available for residents and businesses in Shropshire no matter what your circumstances. Keep in touch Sign up to get the latest information and advice from our services. Updates from the Government To see the latest Government updates about COVID-19, visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus

 

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Pictures of items for sale

Sorry, I forgot John Russell`s pictures.  I am always grateful for those who tell me when I have made a mistake.

Herewith, pictures of the items for sale.

Items for sale

John Russell in Weston Lullingfields has been having a bit of a clear out.

Contact John - 01939 261 544

Good quality bedroom stuff   Towel rails £10 each  Suitcase useful thing £10 - in the B&B world we call this a case rack, Y.  

2 bookcases -  the bigger one is solid good quality oak W98 x H104 cms £20   The pine one W80 x 83H to hang on a wall £7

Myddle Flicks in the Sticks Wed. Jan 19

Message from Jenny Ruck in Myddle

The first FLICKS IN THE STICKS of 2022

This is just a reminder about Myddle Flicks in the Stick film `Summerland`, which is being shown in Myddle Village Hall at 7.30 on Wednesday 19^th January.

We do hope you will consider coming. We have decided that we will not be serving refreshments at this showing, due to COVID restrictions.

Looking forward to seeing you all sometime soon.

Best wishes

Jenny

Please support this event and remember to take your own coffee and biscuits!