Monday, 9 June 2025

Opening of Oswestry Maona Cinema

Dear Blogger

Message from Maona Oswestry Film Society

Please support and help Maona

Cinema opening news

The new Maona cinema has announced it plans to open its doors for the first time on Saturday July 12. The intention is to show films Thursday-Sunday, with a mix to suit all tastes.
The initial film programme will be announced soon.
In  the meantime, we're happy to pass on this open letter from Maona's Holly Maries (pic 1), initially sent to the volunteers at the old Kinokulture cinema but which could be of interest to all of us eager to see a proper community cinema returning to Oswestry.....

My name is Holly and I am taking on the role of Duty Manager at the Maona cinema. I'm looking forward to setting up the cinema to be all ship shape for the opening in July 2025.
There is lots to do, including cleaning and painting, and we are looking for people to get involved throughout June.
"I am also hoping that some of you may be interested in volunteering again as a steward for the films,  
If any of these roles sound like something that you would like to get involved with, please do get in touch with me at
 holly@maonacinema.com.
Many thanks, Holly.

This is from Ruth and Ian, who ran the former Kinokulture cinema: "We wish Tatenda Jamera & Holly Maries all the best for the future and hope that some of you may find the time to join them in some way."

In the meantime, OFS continues at the Hermon

Please support the Oswestry Film Society in our final days at the Hermon, as we aim to help Maona with opening costs

  • THIS WED, JUN 11 - THE LAST SHOWGIRL (15): Pamela Anderson (pic 2) is excellent as the seasoned showgirl facing a late-life crisis as her show is about to close.
  • WED JUN 18 - HOLY COW (5): Coming-of-age comedy drama about a teenage boy trying to save the his family's struggling farm by winning a cheese-making competition - by fair means or foul.
  • WED JUN 25 - ANORA (18): We're delighted to bring you the film that swept the board at the recent Oscars. A young escort's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. His family isn't happy! 

The Hermon has a licensed cafe-bar. All films start 7.30pm. Tickets can be pre-booked at www.oswestryfilmsociety.com.

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Saturday, 7 June 2025

Park Hall Countryside Experience coming events

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Message from Farmer Richard at Park Hall - just the place the little ones

Bring on the Summer!

Thank you to everyone who came to Jurassic Week - we hope you enjoyed all the dinosaur fun on offer. Our next event will be the summer holidays - bringing you a different theme every week, and we have new ones this year!

?? 19th - 27th July -  Dino Week featuring a new robotic dinosaur which we believe is the first of its type in the UK!
????? 28th July - 3rd August - Let's Get Physical with children's fun fitness classes and movement around the farm
?? 4th - 10th August - Bee Amaized featuring the live Bee Knees Show and the opening of Maisy's Maize Maze 
?? 11th - 17th August - Science Week with Grandolph the Wizard 
?? 18th - 24th August - Birdie Week featuring Shropshire Falconery's live displays
?? 25th - 31st August - Bop and Pop with a silent disco and junior disco with games

Until then, Park Hall is open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am - 5pm with plenty to explore on the farm.
Tickets are cheaper when you buy them online in advance.

Buy Tickets

15% OFF this June

We are offering 15% off all June tickets when purchased online at www.parkhallfarm.co.uk. Just enter the discount code JUNE15 - but be quick as there are a limited number of tickets available!

School Trips

Does your local school know that Park Hall can accommodate school visits? We can provide a hands-on experience where children can visit the animals, learn more about farming, have a Victorian School lesson, and visit World War One trenches and the Iron Age Roundhouse.

We can create the perfect itinerary to support their curriculum. Please pass on this email so they can learn more!

Find out more
Thanks again to everyone who visited us during half term.

See you down on the farm very soon,
From Farmer Richard, the farm team and all the animals
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Friday, 6 June 2025

Coffee morning now in Victoria Rooms

Dear Blogger

Message from Margaret L

Church Coffee Morning

This will now be held in the Victoria Rooms due to the likelihood of bad weather.  Amended poster attached.


Thursday, 5 June 2025

Dumbells & weights free to a good home

Dear Blogger

Message from Trish Allen, bridge end.

A free set of dumbbells to a good home.  Consisting of 2  bars and a selection of weights.

Recipient collects please!

Contact Yoland in the first instance .

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

An Evening with Tony Stanton Accoustic music @ Little Ness

Dear Blogger

Message from Christina Russell, Little Ness

AN EVENING WITH TONY STANTON Accoustic music at Little Ness Village Hall 27th June

See attached poster for more details

Tomato plants

Dear Blogger

We have a few tomato plants going spare.

2 Gardeners Delight - everyone should find a space for these super sweet `dolly tomatoes`,

1 Shirley

I look forward to hearing from you,

Donations for the charities supported by the NGS in the box in the garage.


Oswestry Open Studios & Arts Trail

Dear Blogger

Message forwarded by Ingrid Knowles Oswestry net

Oswestry OPEN STUDIOS & ART TRAIL - 7-8 June & 14-15 June