Dear Blogger,
Message from Siobhan at Oswestry Library.
Oswestry Family & Local History Group
Every Monday 10-12 noon, Every Friday 1.30-4pm
Oswestry Family and Local History volunteers run a twice-weekly advice service at Oswestry Library. Teams of trained, knowledgeable volunteers work alongside library staff to help both newcomers and experienced researchers to get the most from the expanded range of resources available.
No booking required, just drop in.
Digital Support Weekly Drop In Session
Every Monday afternoon 1-3pm
Join us at the library for a new weekly 'Drop-In' session for digital troubleshooting. If you could use some support with your device or a particular digital task that's giving you trouble, drop in to see us. Library staff and volunteers will be on hand to support with your query, and we encourage people to stay for a cup of tea and share your learning with others. NB: Library staff and digital volunteers cannot support with online banking queries. For these, you must contact your bank.
Free - No need to book. Open to all ages and abilities. Just come along and bring your device. If you feel you could provide help to others as a Digital volunteer, please contact us, we're keen for all the help we can get!
If you are over 65 years of age and seeking support to learn digital skills from scratch, contact us and we can refer you onto the waiting list for our 10 week course to get you started.
Hearing Loss Support Hubs
Usually 1st Wednesday every month [7 June]
Hearing aid support Hub run by NHS trained volunteers. Usually the first Wednesday of every month. Battery changes and hearing aid cleaning.
Booking is now essential for this, please contact the Hearing Loss Support Service on 01743 342168 or email shls@community-resource.org.uk to confirm dates and make an appointment.
Let's Talk About Dementia [Alzheimer's Society]
Thu 1, 8 & 15 June 2pm-3.30pm
Do you support someone with a recent dementia diagnosis? Join our sessions for information and peer support. Let's Talk About Dementia sessions bring together those who care for someone with a recent dementia diagnosis to talk, ask questions and gain useful tips and information about dementia. The sessions run for 3 weeks with the aim that peer support will develop going forwards.
Contact us to register your interest and to find out more, at shropshire@alzheimers.org.uk or 01952 250392
The Big Bottle Swap – National Smile Month information drop in.
Fri 2 June 10-12noon
Did you know using a bottle after 1 year of age could be harming your child's teeth? Come and speak to the Healthy Smile Team for support and advice about weaning from a bottle to a free flow cup by the age of 1 and to receive a FREE free-flow cup.
Free, no need to book.
Language Cafe
Thu 8 June 10.30-12noon
If you have an interest in foreign languages and would like to share your passion with like-minded people in an informal and relaxed environment, join our Language Café! Organised by local linguist Ewa Corser from 'Word of Mouth Languages'
Free of charge but please book. Refreshments available (donations welcomed)
Breastfeeding Network Drop-In
First & Third Friday of the month, 10-12pm
A free drop-in in the children's library for everyone who has questions about their breastfeeding journey, from pregnancy, early days, feeding older children and when you are ready to stop. Come along to ask for support or advice or just for a friendly chat!
Free, no need to book.
Dungeons and Dragons
Usually 2nd Saturday every month
We are delighted to be welcoming the Shropshire Dungeon Master back for more Saturdays at the library filled with magic and adventure! New players welcome, no experience required. Under 16s game in the morning, over 16s in the afternoon.
Booking is essential. To book for these games, or for more information, contact the Dungeon Master direct, either on his Facebook Page (@shropshireDM) or by telephoning 07454797995
Let's do Business in Oswestry
Wed 14 June 10-2pm
The Marches Growth Hub Shropshire will be in Oswestry Library to offer advice and support to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to establish a new venture or grow an existing business. Why not pop along to the library to meet representatives of your local business support community over coffee and cake?
Free, no need to book. For more information please email marchesgrowthhub@shropshire.gov.uk
Shropshire Local Drop-In
Thu 15 June/Thu 29 June 10-2pm
Your Shropshire Local team is coming to the library. Please come to see them where they will help you access Shropshire Council services, such as Blue badge applications, Concessionary Travel cards and so on.
Free, no need to book.
SAND Information Drop In
Sat 17 June 1.30-3.30pm
SAND (Safe Ageing No Discrimination) is a community organisation whose goal is to improve the experiences and increase the expectations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people as they age in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. SAND is hoping to reach out to as many older and old LGBT+ people who live, work or play in the county to tell the story of the work it has been doing and to give them a copy of the 'SAND Matters' booklet.
Copies of the booklet will be available alongside a display of SAND's work at Oswestry Library throughout June and members of the SAND team will be on hand on 17th June 1.30 – 3.30pm to talk more about the work. You can find out more about SAND at www.lgbtsand.com
Free, no need to book.
Carer's Support, Drop-in and Social
Sat 17 June, 1.30-3.30pm
A free drop-in welcoming all unpaid and/or family carers and those they care for, to join us at the library for some tea, cake and games, and information about a range of support available in Shropshire.
Free, no need to book, just come along on the afternoon.
For more information please contact the Shropshire Carers Support Team Shropshire.Carers@shropshire.gov.uk
Board Game Café
Sat 17 June 10-1pm
A free board gaming session suitable for all ages! Come along and try out something new.
Free, no need to book.
Rhyme Time at the Library!
Every Monday 2-2.30pm
Half an hour of nursery rhymes and singing, suitable for under 5s. No need to book.
Story Time at the Library!
Every Wednesday 10.30am.
A free story session aimed at pre-school children. No need to book.
Crafty Knitters
Mon 26 June 10-12noon
Come along and join us in Oswestry Library on the 4th Monday of each month. Our aim is to get together, meet people and have a chat while supporting local charities with knitting. Bring your own knitting or we have a selection of patterns available. All ages and beginners welcome. We also hold a knitting group in the Senior Citizen Hall in Lorne St. Oswestry on the second Monday of every month. For further details please contact Angie on 01691 650147
HSBC Anti-Fraud Advice drop-in
Wed 28 June 11-12noon
Would you like to learn more about how to protect your finances from fraud? HSBC advisors will be delivering a talk about the most common pitfalls.
• Banking fraud - • Common Scams - • Anti-fraud measures- how to stay safe
Free, no need to book.
Lego at the Library
Every Thursday 3.15-4.15pm Every Saturday 11am-2pm
Self-guided Lego play! Free of charge Suitable for all ages (children require parental supervision)
No booking required, just drop in!
Carer's Support Drop in
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO MEETING IN JUNE
Did you know that there is an open Carer's Support Drop in at the library, usually on the fourth Thursday of every month? If you are a carer for someone you can seek support and advice from Shropshire Council's Carer Support team here. You do not need to book, just come along.
Contact Shropshire Carers support line on 01743 341995 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or email: Shropshire.Carers@shropshire.gov.uk
Best regards,
Siobhan Shaw CMgr MCMI
say: shi-vawn shaw (she/her)
Branch Manager Oswestry Library SY11 1JN
Shropshire Libraries, Culture, Leisure & Tourism Services, Place Directorate
01743 250351 (01743 255394 direct)· siobhan.shaw@shropshire.gov.uk
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