Getting rid of the invasive Himalayan Balsam

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Message from Wendy Lowdon

GETTING RID OF INVASIVE HIMALAYAN BALSAM

I have looked at a few websites. The Wildlife Trust and the RHS has information about the invasive plant as well. This one, as per the BBC, with a bunch of volunteers like us, provides all the information.

We can eliminate it by pulling it up before it seeds. It is an annual. We may have to revisit the site next year. It would be good to replant or at least put down seeds of native wildflowers too. Landlife Wildflower charity have some recommendations. They suggest plugs as well as seeds. I have bought some recommended seeds for 30 sq. Metres if we can make that much of an inroad into the balsam. 

If people would like to come along to pull Himalayan Balsam on Friday 29/5  and Saturday 30/5  afternoon they could contact me on my email address. It will require thick clothing and gloves due to nettles.

Regards,

Wendy 

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Baschurch Open Gardens- 7th June 2-4.30pm

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Message from Robina Smith, Baschurch

Baschurch Open gardens event that we are having on

 7th June between 2pm and 4:30pm.

This is being held to raise funds for All Saints church roof appeal.

There are 9 gardens to view plus there will be plants to purchase at some of them. A map can be purchased from the church on the afternoon of the event for five pounds  giving details of the trail.

Refreshments will be available in the Church all afternoon.

Coming event at Attfield Theatre 18- 23 May

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Coming event at the ATTFIELD THEATRE, Oswestry

`Sheila's Island` by Tim Firth - Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd May 2026

Join us for the last production of the 2025/26 season, 'Sheila's Island' by Tim Firth. This very funny play sees Sheila, Denise, Fay and Julie - four middle managers from the Pennine Mineral Water Company - stranded on an island in the middle of Derwentwater during a team building event. Questions are asked; truths are told; dirty washing is aired. Is it possible to build an adequate night shelter with a prom dress and a sleeveless jumper? What is Julie’s husband really up to in Aldi? And why are they on this bloody team building exercise when they could be at a spa? Tickets are available from our box office on 07544 113511 or at www.ticketsource.co.uk/attfield. Doors open at 7.15pm, curtain up at 7.45pm

2026/27 Season Launch Thursday 4th June 2026, 7.30pm

Come along and join us for our 2026/27 Season Launch on Thursday 4th June 2026, 7.30pm in the theatre (entrance via the stage door at the back of the building). All of next season's directors will be there to tell you about their plays and highlight the wide range of opportunities we have for being part of the Attfield Theatre over the coming year. We are always keen to welcome new members -  as well as acting, there’s a whole range of interesting organisational, technical and artistic projects to get involved with. If you've ever thought about joining us, this is the perfect opportunity to meet current members and find out what we've got planned for 2026/27 over wine and nibbles!

Seed potatoes - start the children on gardening

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Start the children on gardening

About 15 main crop SEED POTATOES for free

First come first served

Half term films at Maona Cinema, Oswestry

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Message from Holly Maries, Maona cinema, Oswestry

Please see the cinema listings for next week beginning 18th May and week beginning 25th May (half term).

HALF TERM FILMS AT OSWESTRY CINEMA

Thursday 21 May

  The Blue Trail (15), 19:30  

  Friday 22 May  

  Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG), 17:00  

  Saturday 23 May  

  Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG), 14:30  

  Sunday 24 May  

  Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG), 12:00  

  Thursday 28 May  

  Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG), 14:30  

  National Theatre Live: Playboy of the Western World (12A), 19: 00  

   

Holly Maries Duty Manager   holly@maonacinema.com   www.maonacinema.com

BBQ & Band at Weston Lullingfields 13th June

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Message from Nicky Hey, Weston Lullingfields

BBQ & BAND Weston Village Hall Saturday 13th June

Please note, tickets are limited so make sure you book yours by 8th June

West Felton Magazine - Can we have information like this about our village?

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It is time to send out Colleen Hughes wonderful 

WEST FELTON MAGAZINE - After all, Felton is one of the XI Towns and there is so much information and contact details for goods and services that we in Ruyton will find useful.

I would particularly like to bring to the attention the reports of village organisations, which I would be happy to send out every month, if someone would send them to me!!

Parish Council, List of Councillors and contact details

Shropshire Councillor

Road closures

Local Police report  including parking problems in Church Street

St. John the Baptist Church, I believe Ruyton is also looking for a new priest?

St. John the Baptist School and nursery head teacher`s report

Village Hall, apart from coming events

The WI - apart from the monthly meetings

Make a note in your diary for

WEST FELTON CARNIVAL - a really community celebration (like we used to have in Ruyton) and a great day out.        Sunday 12th July

You might even find Up the Garden Path of interest