Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Spanish Bluebells for your garden

Dear Blogger

Would anyone like some SPANISH bluebell bulbs which are just coming up - in the wrong place!

These look like ordinary bluebells to you & me but in fact they must not be planted in the wild or they will compete with our own wild bluebells.

Just for the garden blue bells for a small contribution to the NGS.

Let me know when you want to collect.

Yoland

Oswestry Ramblers Walk round Nesscliffe Country Park - This Thursday

Dear Blogger

Message from Oswestry Ramblers   ramblers.org.uk/oswestry 

A 5.5-mile walk around Nesscliffe Country Park taking in Kynaston's Cave, the view point and trig point with tables for lunch and the rare heath land with memorial plaque to the Ruyton XI Towns Home guard hut! Please bring refreshments for x2 stops - coffee and lunch. For full details see https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/down-and-around-nesscliffe-country-park-1

Thursday 26th February

LADS presenting two one act plays

Dear Blogger

Message from Llanymynech Amateur Dramatic Society

Present two One Act lack Comedies

REMOTE CONTROLE by Marg Kynaston

THE PICNIC by Anthony Horowitz

If you would like information about The LADS' play readings and/or workshops just email ladstheatre@gmail.com and we will update your preferences to make sure you receive the information.

Sunday, 22 February 2026

This week`s viewings at Maona cinema

Dear Blogger

Message from Holly Maries at Maona cinema forwarded by Ingrid Knowles.

Please see this weeks cinema listings below. All titles linked to the web listing for more info and trailers:

  

Wednesday 25 Feb


Drawn from Life (15), 16.30 (animated films from the UK-discounted screening £5)


The Naked Gun (15), 19.30 (an Oswestry Film Society Screening)


 


Thursday 26 Feb


H is for Hawk (12A) 11.30 (parent &baby screening. All welcome but expect lights on low/sound lowered)



 


Friday 27 Feb




 


Saturday 28 Feb



It was Just an Accident (12A), 16.30



 


Sunday 1 March




 


 


Thursday, 19 February 2026

Sabrina, back on the River Severn - make a date to take a ride

Dear Blogger

Message from Sabrina, Shrewsbury`s great River Boat.


 Enhance your evening with a 2-course meal at one of our partner restaurants.


  • Adult: £30
  • Concession: £28.50
  • Child: £16


Themed Cruises:
Make it a night to remember with our themed cruises, including Mamma Mia, 80s, 90s, Motown, Queen, gin masterclasses, summer BBQs, and wine tastings. For more details, visit
our themed cruise page.


Private Hire – Celebrate in Style
Host your private party or special event on the Sabrina Boat with customizable options, including food and entertainment packages for up to 60 guests. Explore our hire calculator at
www.sabrinaboat.co.uk/private-hire or call us on 01743 369 741.


Picnic Boat Hire:
Perfect for a relaxed outing, our picnic boat accommodates up to 10 guests. Bring your own food and drinks for a memorable journey.


  • 1 hour: £150
  • 2 hours: £210
  • 3 hours: £260


Scattering Ashes Ceremonies
We provide a respectful and tranquil environment for ceremonies of up to 45 guests.


Monday – Friday: £370 per hour

Saturday – Sunday: £430 per hour

Learn more at www.sabrinaboat.co.uk.

Join us in celebrating this milestone season and experience the timeless charm of Sabrina, the goddess of the river

For enquiries and bookings, visit www.sabrinaboat.co.uk or call 01743 369741.


 




 

 

Kind Regards,

Sophie Ritchings

Marketing and Reservations Manager

Sabrina Tours Ltd,

01743 369 741,

www.sabrinaboat.co.u

Booka Bookshop special event - Excellent Women 7th March

Dear Blogger

Message from Booka Bookshop, Oswestry

EXCELLENT WOMEN FESTIVAL - 7th March at 6.30

On the eve of our festival, we are delighted to be hosting our very first 'Excellent Women Dinner': a convivial evening of delicious food, drinks and stimulating conversation about all things books.

Each table will be hosted by a leading local author including, No 1 Sunday Times best-selling crime author, Clare Mackintosh, Sunday Times best-selling writer Lucy Easthope, The Times and Sunday Times 'Top Pick' author, Anne Garthwaite, fiction writer Amy Beashel, crime authors Jenny Blackhurst and Carys Green, debut author Hazel Ward, fiction author Liz Hyder, YA novelist Tess James Mackey and historian Susannah Stapleton.

During the course of the evening each author will talk about their own writing and an 'Excellent Woman' who has inspired them.

The evening commences at 6.30pm with drinks and canapes, followed by dinner. There will be an author book signing session and Festival 'goody bags' to take home.

Tickets are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment

Tickets: £35 (Includes welcome drink, canapes and two-course dinner, plus Excellent Women Festival 'Goody Bag')

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO  hello@bookabookshop.co.uk 

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Lent Lunches in Churches Round the Cliffe

Dear Blogger

Message from Lucinda our Vicar

LENT LUNCHES INCORPORATING ALL THE BENEFICE - see attached poster for details