Slight change to Sept History Society poster

Message from Margaret Lycett

Slight change Local History Society poster - Non members £5

History Society, September talk

Message from Margaret Lycett,

Ruyton History Society September Meeting

An illustrated talk by Alan Smith

THE OLD SHREWSBURY SHOW

See attached poster for details

Cliffe Bridleway

Message from Lydia Bardsley, Ruyton XI Towns Parish Clerk.

RUYTON XI TOWNS PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER UPDATE

In early August the Parish Council purchased and installed new signage on the bridleway that connects Little Ness Road to the northern-most part of the Cliffe. Whereas the old signage was confusing, the replacement signs make it clear that the track is a bridleway, and that motor vehicles are prohibited except access for residents (i.e. those who live on that part of the Cliffe.) This Parish Council project was a response to concerns from residents about motorists using the bridleway and the space outside their homes as somewhere to park for accessing the Cliffe, even though there is no public parking on that part of the Cliffe. In some cases, vehicles completely blocked the bridleway and prevented residents from leaving or gaining access to their homes. This also prevented access for emergency vehicles, which could have had serious consequences. Driving motor vehicles on a bridleway or other right of way is actually an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988, and poses a risk to pedestrians, horse riders, and cyclists. When considering how to address this problem, the Parish Council consulted affected residents, the local police force, as well as the Shropshire Council Outdoor Recreation and Rights of Way Enforcement teams. It was decided that clearer signage would help educate and encourage motorists to park elsewhere when visiting the Cliffe, and it is hoped that this will ensure that the bridleway remains safe for pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists etc., and that access is maintained for residents and emergency vehicles. The new signage is fully supported by the local police force, Oswestry Rural South Safer Neighbourhood (SNT) Team, and PSCO Stuart Carroll met with Cllr Alyson Lister before the August Bank Holiday to see the signs in place for the first time. They also shared the photos below on the Oswestry SNT's Twitter page @OsCops.  The police also plan to visit the area in the near future to educate motorists who continue to drive on the bridleway, and they will issue fines for repeat offenders (though we very much hope that won't be necessary). The Parish Council is aware of parking concerns in other parts of the parish, and we are working with Shropshire Council Highways to come up with solutions to address these. In the meantime, if you have any matters you'd like to raise with the Parish Council, or suggestions for future projects, please contact the Council.  Recent Articles: Council vacancy deadline extended to 26.08.2022 July Council meeting postponed Update on Casual Vacancies on Parish Council Casual vacancies on the Parish Council 576 bus service during Baschurch-Walford road closure 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

Warning about BURGLARIES

IMPORTANT WARNING

You may have seen postings on  Nesscliffe Facebook warning of a spate of recent burglaries in particular focusing on outbuildings.

The postings advise people to be cautious, not to leave equipment outside and ensure outbuildings, sheds and garages are kept locked.

Home Grown Show changed arrangements

Messaage from Margaret Lycett.

Given that cafe eleven will be closed at the time of the Home Grown Show, alternative arrangements for entries for the Show have been made.  See attached details.

Links to Programme and Entry Forms below.

 

http://rxit.org.uk/HGS_Prog.pdf

http://rxit.org.uk/HGS_Entry.pdf

 

Brownhill House Garden, bonfires

Many thanks to those who have written, including the lady from the council, to say they fully understand the need for bonfires at Brownhill House if we are to keep raising funds for the charities supported by the National Gardens Scheme - see attached list.

We hope to see you next year, to help us reach our 40 year goal to raise £55,000 for those NGS charities.

Yoland and Roger Brown

Attfield Theatre - Baskerville, book tickets now

Message from the Attfield Theatre, Oswestry.

Tickets are now on sale for our first production of the 2022/23 season, 'BASKERVILLE' by Ken Ludwig, in which 5 actors play over 40 characters. With silly costumes, and even sillier accents! Get your deerstalker cap on — the play's afoot! Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. The Baskerville heirs are being dispatched one by one. To find their killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors and try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters.   BOOK TICKETS