Dear Blogger
2 Cucumber `Passandra` plants, already forming cucumbers.
Donation to NGS appreciated.
Yoland
Monday, 1 June 2026
JOB OPPORTUNITY Armstrong Siddeley Classic Car store manager
Dear Blogger
Message from Tony Bannard Smith,
A great job opportunity for anyone interested in CLASSIC CARS -
ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY, 1919-1959 British aerospace adn automotive manufacturer, best known for the production of luxury vehicles and aircraft engines.
The Owners` Club, Stores and Museum are now located in Pentre Industrial Estate, near Nesscliffe SY4 1BP
https://www.armstrongsiddeleyheritagetrust.com/museum
VACANCY FOR STORES MANAGER:
We are seeking a replacement Stores Manager at our principally online classic car parts store near Shrewsbury - SY4. The role is for 24 hours a week during weekdays. Actual hours and days to be agreed with the successful applicant. Up to £14.50/hr depending on experience, including holidays etc.
Ability to work unsupervised on own initiative and prioritise tasks essential. Good customer skills, knowledge of car parts, and experience of online systems, sales, stock management, warehouse management, etc. required. Qualification to drive a forklift truck will be required, with training given if necessary. Guidance, training and support in the role provided. Hours and days based around weekday working, but can be set to a large extent to suit the right individual. Occasional overtime. Please contact Keith Dewhurst via chair@siddeley.org or tel. 07860 735742 for further details.
get tickets for LADS production of Midsummer Night`s Dream
Dear Blogger
Message from LADS - Llanymynech Amateur Dramatic Society
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Schedule & details of Ruyton Village Hall Show
Dear Blogger
Message from Carol, Village Hall committee - support the community in your home village
Here’s a quick one pager guide and the full programme - see attachments.
These can also be found here: https://rvh.charityhive.co.uk/tickets/3/ruyton-xi-towns-village-hall-show along with an online version of the entry form or people can pick up a paper copy at Cafe Eleven.
Sunday, 31 May 2026
Films this week at Maona cinema
Dear Blogger
Message from Holly Maries at Maona Oswestry cinema
New films released for June at Maona Cinema are now on our website
Coming up week beginning 1st June2026.
Wednesday
Black Bag (15), 19:30 *an Oswestry Film Society Screening
Thursday
Friday
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A), 19:30
Saturday
The Sheep Detectives (PG), 13:30
The Sheep Detectives (PG), 16:30
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A), 19:30
Sunday
The Sheep Detectives (PG), 12:00
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A), 14:30
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Wooden cot and high chair looking for a new home - free
Dear Blogger
Message from Jennifer Mansfield, Weston Lullingfields
I have a wooden cot and high chair looking for a new home. FREE! Jennifer Mansfield Oak Tree Cottage Weston Lullingfields Tel: 07808071957
Our Village Show 12th September - don`t miss it
Dear Blogger
Message from Carol, Village Hall Committee
the ever popular,
RUYTON XI TOWNS VILLAGE SHOW - don`t miss this great way to meet neighbours who live in the village.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
RATS murder mystery, just a few ticketsleft
Dear Blogger
Message from Claire Trickett
RATS murder mystery - just a few tickets left - see attached for details
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Himalayan Balsam - pull them up before they seed Platt Bridge this friday @3pm
Dear Blogger
Message from Wendy Lowdon
Just to remind you, several people will be gathering to remove Himalayan Balsam upstream from the Platt Bridge on both the Ruyton XI side and the Baschurch side.
Himalayan Balsam maybe a pretty looking plant but it creates a mono-culture. It out performs native plants therefore insect and small mammal biodiversity dies also with the loss of the wonderful variety of British native plants. As Himalayan Balsam is an annual, the new crop of the plant comes from seed, which it produces prolifically, and not from the root. In winter it dies off and then there is no vegetation to hold the soil of the banks of the river and adds to the likelihood of breakdown of the river banks and erosion. If you have Himalayan Balsam you are urged to remove it before it develops seeds. By doing so you are supporting the growth of local native plants, stabilizing the river bank and your plant is not seeding places down river from you. Remember Himalayan balsam cannot be put into the green bin for disposal but the pulled plant , without seeds, can be left high on the bank to decompose.
The Baschurch side will meet on the Dairy Pak truck area at 5.00 on Friday afternoon and 3.00 Saturday afternoon.
The Ruyton Side will meet at the Platt Bridge Meadow at 5 on Friday afternoon and 3.00 on Saturday afternoon.
We will walk to the affected sites. You must wear protective clothing, gloves, long sleeves and thick trousers to protect you from nettles while you tackle the balsam. We will leave the 'pulled balsam' high on the bank as it will not be necessary to remove so long as it has not have a seedhead. We are only aiming to do an hour or so. Where there are bare areas, we will sow some seed obtained from Landlife UK Wildflowers suitable for riverbanks including meadowsweet, loosestrife, vetch, Yellow flag iris and Sedge which are perennials and will hold the bank.
With best wishes,
Wendy Lowdon
07800658540
Mill House Garden open for the NGS charities - & it`s on your doorstep!
Dear Blogger
Be part of our community and support this garden opening which raises funds for several great charities. It`s not far - enjoy the walk and a lovely garden with teas.
Message from Debbie & Jeff Sargent, Mill Lane
MILL HOUSE, MILL LANE, Ruyton XI Towns
will be open under the National Gardens Scheme on Sunday 7th June, 2 - 5 pm.
Riverside garden, woodland, herbaceous borders and unusual shrubs and trees. Next door to the Mayall Arboretum. Tea and cakes available, plant sale, books and garden bric-a-brac. Entrance £5. All proceeds to NGS charities.
Ruyton XI Towns Church Clock appeal
Dear Blogger
Message from Richard Herzog, St. John the Baptist Church
As many of you will have noticed, our village clock in the church tower has been out of action for the last six months. We have obtained an estimate for repair and thanks to some generous donations and a grant, we are hoping to be able to get the work done this summer. If anyone would like any more information or would like to make a donation please contact Richard Herzog on 07929933742. Or at herzog.fish@gmail.com.
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
4 Alicante Tomato Plants available
Dear Blogger
4 sturdy Alicante tomato plants available.
Email yoland@eleventowns.co.uk
It is HOT and in Ruyton and Shropshire we live near water, Float to live advice
Dear Blogger
FLOAT TO LIVE - advice from the RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution
We live near the River Perry and are often in Shrewsbury and next to the River Severn, not to mention Ellesmere and all the other lakes in Shropshire and Wales. Please pass this safety message round your family and friends.
Float to Live https://rnli.org/safety/float
Would you know what to do if you got into difficulty in the water? Float by following these five simple steps – it could save your life.
This advice is useful to everyone, however you use the water. It has helped save the lives of more than 50 people in all sorts of situations. From children in rip currents to runners falling into canals, from people swept out by waves, to fisherman falling overboard.
The best way to float is to tilt your head back with your ears submerged. Try to relax and breathe normally. You can gently move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat if you need to. Spread your arms and legs out to improve stability – and it's OK if your legs sink, we all float differently. Once your breathing is under control, call for help or swim to safety. Practise floating in a supervised location like a swimming pool.
Linocut at the Orchard on the Cliffe
Dear Blogger
Message from Joanna Gears, Cliffe Crafts.
Next Weekend we are running Linocut sessions on behalf of the Lingen Davies Cancer Support Fund. One on Sunday 31st May and also on Monday 1st June starting at 10 am. A minimum donation will be requested of £5 for the charity and materials will be charged at cost. Learn a new skill and have a great day out in stunning countryside. Assistance will be given in getting to the Shed for those who haven't been before. Email cliffecrafts@gmail.com for further details
Friday, 22 May 2026
Walks with Oswestry Ramblers
Dear Blogger
Message forwarded by Ingrid Knowles Oswestry Net
The leaves are out, everywhere is looking green and beautiful. Come and walk with Oswestry Ramblers and make new friends! You don't have to be a member, you're welcome to try us out (but we do ask that you join once you've been out with us 3 times). We're a friendly group and we like to chat as we go along. Here's where we're off to in the next couple of weeks:
Saturday 23 May
THIS IS A SATURDAY WALK
THIS IS A SATURDAY WALK
Everyone welcome
You are welcome to join the Trefonen Hill Walk see the web page or facebook link for further details. You MUST register with the organisers to enter. There will be the usual choice of routes: 16 or 10 miles. Both routes start and finish in Trefonen and check in at Llansilin. The shorter route is circular, the longer route adds another circle to make a figure of eight with Llansilin at its centre - choose your route on the day, or even on the hoof. The routes follow delightful rights of way and also paths for which we have been granted permission for the day.
The route will be well marked and supervised; written directions given as back-up. https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17279 for entries, https://www.trefonen-hillwalk.com/ for further details
Sunday 24 May
Non-members welcome
Non-members welcome
7 miles, moderate. We walk from Myddle through fields and along old green lanes, to Grumpy, Bilmarsh, Alderton, Newton on the Hill and Merrington before returning to Myddle. Please bring hyour own refreshments for coffee break and lunch. For full details see https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/myddle-gough-walk
Thursday 28 May
Non-members welcome
Non-members welcome
7.5 miles, 1000ft total ascent, moderate. Lake Vyrnwy Circular from the Old Village Car Park. We view the Giant Hand then follow forest paths with great views of Lake Vyrnwy. The route consists of quiet lanes, forest and field paths with one steep path before descending back down to the hotel and then the Lake, and finally the sculpture park. Please bring your own refreshments for coffee break and lunch. For full details see https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/lake-vyrnwy-circular-old-village-car-park
Sunday 31 May
Non-members welcome
Non-members welcome
A mainly level 6.5-mile moderate walk starting from Malpas in the lush green countryside of Cheshire, mostly on footpaths through fields with some walking on quiet country lanes. The walk takes us along part of Bishop Bennett Way, around Overton Scar and up Kidnal Hill. Expect a few stiles and some mud. There will be 1 stop for coffee and 1 stop for lunch, please bring your own refreshments. For full details see https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/malpas-meander
Thursday 4 June
Non-members welcome
Non-members welcome
A 6.2-mile moderate walk, mostly on field footpaths, woodland paths and short sections on quiet country lanes. The route takes us from the picturesque, historic village of Upton Magna towards Haughmond Hill with views of the Wrekin and Caer Caradoc, then up Haughmond Hill via a reasonable incline, through woods, along part of the Shropshire Way and back through the arable fields around Hunkington. There are no stiles, but it may be muddy in places. There will be one stop for coffee and one for lunch, please bring your own refreshments. For full details see https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/upton-magna-and-haughmond-hill-2026
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