Main road into Oswestry from Mile End, closed for almost 4 weeks

Many thanks to Andrew, a member of the Mailing List who sent this warning - Not the council, not the contractors, not the parish council, the Shropshire Star or even Oswestry Tourism.

Main road into Oswestry from Mile End, to close for almost 4 weeks.

https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/25277392.oswestrys-shrewsbury-road-close-four-weeks/

Thanks again Andrew,

Yoland 

Willow Gallery exhibition - Stitch by Stitch, contemporary Fine Art Textiles

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Message from Willow Gallery, Oswestry

WILLOW GALLERY Oswestry   Newsletter July 2025 View this email in your browser    YVETTE PHILLIPS  Chaffinch  Hand embroidery on vintage Liberty cotton STITCH BY STITCH Contemporary Fine Art Textiles curated by Alison Holt and Suzette Smart Saturday 5 July–Saturday 30 August Explore the beauty and craftsmanship of contemporary textile art with over 120 artworks on display. Exhibitors are part of a growing movement that is driving innovation and bringing fine art textiles to a wider audience. Exhibition catalogues can be ordered here and will also be available at the Gallery Meet the Artist Sessions throughout the exhibition See July dates below For all dates, please see our website Sat 12 July 11am-3pm Cressida Mason-Hornby Jane Hunter Lesley Smith Rachel Davies   Tues 15 July 10am-12.30pm Delny Fitrzyk Sat 19 July 11am-3pm Angie Hughes Ann Monro Jane Smith   Fri 25 July 11am-3pm Nigel Cheney    Sat 26 July 11am-3pm Alison Holt Isobel Currie  Marian Jazmik Suzette Smart Suzy Ager   A WAY OF SEEING WITH REG TURRELL ANOTHER WORLD   Three red poppies at the bottom of a field caught my eye. They stood out because the colour vibrated against a uniform field. I cut out the poppy shapes on masking tape and stuck them down onto Yupo plastic paper. After wetting the paper, I dropped in Cascade Green and Green Gold and let them run and blend together. While still wet, I used granulation medium from a pipette to cause a grainy effect when the pigments separate. Once dry, I peeled away the masking tape and painted the poppies red. The diagonal at the top was painted Perylene Green with a little Green Gold added. While still wet, I drew in trees using a water-soluble pencil. This was one of those paintings that took me in a different direction to the one I was planning. I was glad it did! Upcoming  Autumn Exhibition Saturday 6 September–Saturday 25 October Collections by Georgina Shepherd & Julie Price Sylvia Stead Marches Independent Photography Group Art & Craft Workshops at the Gallery We offer a wide range of artist-led workshops that allow you to develop your creative practice or just enjoy a creative day out. Classes consist of small groups, ensuring that everyone receives plenty of individual attention and guidance. There are a few places left on our summer workshops, and we'll shortly have a schedule of new classes for the autumn. For updates, please keep an eye on our website. An event for book lovers At a book launch hosted at the Willow in June, local author Ron Turner presented his latest work, Meetings & Partings, set in England and America in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The third of a trilogy of novels and representing a personal milestone for Ron, Meetings & Partings explores the themes of love, loss and human vulnerability. Ron was joined by fellow-writer John Heap to talk about the background to the book and the challenges of weaving historical facts into a fictional account. Readings by Bernard Pearson, Kirstie Edwards, Vicky Turrell and Trixie Roberts were at the heart of the launch, leaving the audience wanting more. Afterwards, guests mingled and were able to take home signed copies of the new work.   Retired headteacher Ron has been writing in one form or another since college days, and over the years has published plays, poems and novels.  LEFT: Ron and family at the launch of Meetings & Partings Meetings & Partings is published by local co-operative Leaf by Leaf Press, of which Ron is one of the founding members. Wicked Harvest, the first book in the trilogy (published by Pegasus) was followed by The Stolen Valley (publishers Leaf by Leaf). The trilogy can also be read as three individual works, and all three are available from Amazon. Great job, Ron - Congratulations! Other local events & information   Click here for Summer Services timetable and here for tickets Repair Café Oswestry & Borders Llanfyllin Public Institute Saturday 12 July, 12-3pm Bin it? No way! A team of skilled volunteer repairers give their time and expertise for free to help people fix items that might otherwise be thrown away. Please book your item in beforehand at osbordersrepaircafe@gmail.com, so organiser Elaine knows which experts to invite and what tools they need to bring. The Midweek Mend drop-in at the Climate Action Hub, 36 Bailey St, Oswestry will be open as usual on Wednesdays (11-2pm), but will be taking a break on July 9 and all of August. They will restart in September. Art World Rehang at the National Gallery   The National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing has reopened following more than two years of rebuilding works that allow the gallery to show nearly 40% of its collection. More than 1000 paintings are now on show, including new acquisitions and loans. The works are still hung in a primarily chronological arrangement, starting with medieval art through to the 20th century, but the new display will also place some works in an 'artists-looking-at-artists' format to show how they were inspired by their predecessors. Other thematic, non-chronological rooms explore subjects like still life as practiced across different periods and cultures, while others highlight specific artistic materials such as pastel and gold.  A vibrant, not-for-profit art space packed full of contemporary artworks from local and national artists. We host exhibitions, art classes, craft fairs and other community-focused events - bringing together creative individuals and art lovers from our local communities and beyond. CONTACT US Tel: 01691 657575 email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com Website: willowgalleryoswestry.org Facebook: Willow Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD Gallery/Café open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm (3.30pm café last orders) Closed: Sundays/Mondays/Bank Holidays Editor: Hilary Moorcroft July 2025 FORWARD TO A FRIEND   CAROLE DAWBER  Mere Sands Wood  Embellished sari silk with hand stitch

Booka event -An evening with Susie Wolffe, former racing driver

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Message from Booka Bookshop, Oswestry

Booka Bookshop and Linghams Booksellers Present... Tues 28th October - 7.00pm at Storyhouse, Chester Booka Bookshop and Linghams Booksellers are thrilled to host an evening with former racing driver and Managing Director of F1 Academy Susie Wolff as she lifts the bonnet on her incredible journey to the top of motorsport. From the moment her parents first sat her in a go-kart, Susie felt it: the thrill of speed, the spark of something bigger. A little girl who dared to dream of racing on the grid. The journey was tough, one of grit, instinct, and refusing to quit, but one day she was handed the opportunity of a lifetime—25 laps in an F1 car. She knew chances like that didn't come often, and when they did, you had to grab them. When her time behind the wheel ended, Susie didn't stall— she pivoted. Taking over a struggling Formula E team, she took it from the back of the grid to championship contention, and demonstrated her skills as a business leader. F1 Academy became her next mission: to inspire young women to enter motorsport and help shape the future of the sport she loves. Now, to celebrate her debut book Driven, Susie tells her story in her own words. From the driver's seat to the boardroom, she offers a rare, first-hand look at motorsport at its highest level. She reflects on the triumphs and setbacks of her career, her bold move into leadership, and how she's balanced ambition, motherhood, and her relationship with her husband Toto Wolff. Told with clarity and grace, hear the inspirational story of a woman determined not just to compete—but to redefine the race. Motorsport fans - don't miss this opportunity to see Susie Wolff 'live' at Storyhouse, Chester this October. All tickets include a copy of Susie's book Driven. Tickets on general sale from 10.00 am Friday 4th July Log into Storyhouse, register and use BOOKA as your promo code to gain early access. Further Information 01691 662244 | hello@bookabookshop.co.uk | Message via social media