Ruyton XI Towns local plan to build in the village - important to have your say

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Message from Ruyton XI Towns Community Action Group - our village, our chance to influence the future.

PLEASE NOTE - we only have until 15 July 2026 to make any responses to the consolation?

 

Shropshire Local Plan - Scoping Consultation

Residents may not be aware of the following information concerning the current sites in Ruyton XI Towns and across Shropshire which are being promoted for development in a revised Shropshire Local Plan and the period of consultation is coming to an end.

 The Shropshire Local Plan – Scoping Consultation is available online and consultation is open until the 15th July.

Many Parish Councils have alerted residents to this on their websites (not Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council) but the links provided to access the material do not work very satisfactorily.

Bomere Heath and District Parish Council website is an exception. The link it provides is

 

https://getinvolved.shropshire.gov.uk/consultations/shropshire-local-plan-scoping-consultation/

 

It might be necessary to copy this into a search engine or address bar (URL bar).

The Plan aims to establish the vision, measurable outcomes and spatial strategy for the sustainable development in Shropshire until 2046.

 

There is a full interactive Map available showing the proposals for Shropshire. It is difficult to locate the interactive map which is not identified as such. 

 

To access the interactive map:

 

The first page of the consultation has

 

Shropshire Local Plan - Scoping Consultation

 

This consultation is open until 15 July 2026

A comprehensive scoping consultation for the preparation of the next Shropshire Local Plan, which will guide sustainable growth and development in the county up to 2046.

 

At the foot of the page are eleven boxes to click on with relevant topics: The Local Plan; Scoping consultation; The vision and measurable outcomes; The Spatial Strategy; Identifying and assessing sites; Policy areas; Effective engagement; Evidence; Appendix 1 – Shropshire’s wider Strategies; Appendix 2 – Shropshire’s Strategic Corridors and Appendix 3 – Consultation Questions.

 

To access the interactive map of promoted areas for development click on Identifying and Assessing Sites and scroll down to 

 

Question 24

5.18 We have now mapped all the sites promoted through the “call for sites” and they can be viewed via our evidence base page.

 

And click on  mapped all the sites promoted through the ‘call for sites’ 

This brings up the interactive map.

 The Bomere Heath and District Parish Council website has useful information about this process and also has a link directly to the interactive map that has to be copied in to the address bar (URL bar) at the top of an internet page.

 

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/232e9007138641d293996b3ba10eeee3?utm_source=copilot.com

 

It is important to look at the surrounding Parishes where development will have an impact on Ruyton XI Towns.

Bomere Heath and District Parish Council Councillors “thought that it would be good to share outline proposals for Baschurch and the additional development that could be sited near the Prescott Surgery.”

 They have also in common with many other Parish Councils set up a steering group to consider the issues – “If you are interested in participating, please register your interest with the clerk. … We are powerless to start without a full and committed steering group.”

See attached plan to develop Ruyton XI Towns

 Our village, our chance to influence the future

Mortzarella Woodfired Pizza in Weston Lullingfields

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Message from Gill Jones, Weston Lullingfields

*MORTZARELLA WOODFIRED PIZZA SERVINGS THIS COMING WEEKEND ON FRIDAY 10TH JULY AND SATURDAY 11TH JULY*
Wow, what a weekend! Thanks to Whitchurch Cricket Club and The Hinstock Party in The Park organisers for inviting us to serve at your events. Ove the weekend at both events our hungry Woodfired Pizza fans chomped their way through 160 of our tasty creations!
We're starting a new week getting ready for another busy summer weekend!
We begin at WESTON LULLIGFIELDS VILLAGE HALL CAR PARK on FRIDAY 10TH JULY where volunteers at the Hall will be running an open to the general public Pint and Pizza night. We'll be starting service at 5PM UNTIL 8PM in support of the open bar. The Village Hall welcomes all locals wanting to come and enjoy an afternoon /evening with a Pizza and a drink at the Club.
Onto SATURDAY 11TH JULY we're honored to have been invited to serve at a special family Private Party in Cheswardine.
You can place pre orders as usual all this week for the Weston Lullingfields serving on Friday if you want to get ahead of the crowd.
We look forward to seeing you all again over the weekend!

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Booka Bookshop event - Sara Davies on Crafting

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Message from Booka Bookshop, Oswestry

Spend the afternoon with entrepreneur, TV personality and the Queen of Crafting, Sara Davies, as she tells her story and talks about her brand new book, 'Crafting for All Occasions'. Sara is the founder and owner of Crafters Companion, a company she started whilst still a student and which is now a global business selling papercraft, art, and needlecraft items. Her new crafting guide, out this October, includes 70 projects, with crafting ideas for the important events in everyone's life from:  cards for birthdays and anniversaries to a new baby, a new home, a new job or retirement, wedding favour boxes to heart place settings, baby shower invitations to Halloween treat bags, party poppers and bunting to Christmas decorations this book is packed full of ideas for every occasion. Crafting a card or gift for those you love to mark these special occasions shows them just how much you care and is a fun and relaxing way to be creative. Sara teaches you how to make the most memorable cards and gifts for every occasion with easy-to-follow instructions and how-to photos guiding you every step of the way. Come along and be inspired by the Queen of Crafting, Sara Davies! This event is presented in partnership by two independent bookshops, Booka Bookshop, Oswestry and Linghams Bookshop, Heswall. Ticket options include a copy of Sara’s book Crafting for All Occasions. There are a limited number of access only tickets also available. To book see link in 'Event Ticket' below and use code 'Booka'

Further Information 01691 662244 | hello@bookabookshop.co.uk | Message via social media

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Ruyton WI change to July Meeting - Flower Arranging, the basics

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Ruyton XI Towns WI July Meeting

This meeting is a change to the published programme as the original speaker cancelled at short notice.

FLOWER ARRANGING, THE BASICS - Tuesday 14th July, 7.30 in the Victoria Room

See attached poster

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Ruyton Garden Club Coffee Morning at Kinton Grove, 11th July

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Message from Margaret L.

Ruyton Garden Club COFFEE MORNING AT KINTON GROVE, NESSCLIFFE Saturday 11th July -See attached poster for details

Oswestry Film Festival 18 July

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Message from Holly Maries, Oswestry Maona Cinema

Maona Cinema is delighted to host Oswestry Film Festival on Saturday 18 July 2026. Oswestry Film Festival aims to highlight and be a platform for local talent in the area. This day event will showcase a variety of films inspired by or crafted by people of the Shropshire & Welsh Borders. There are three feature films which will be followed by Q& A’s and a selection of short films in between. Expect a range of storylines from local history, animated shorts and fictional futures. (line up attached).

 

The day will end with drinks in the garden until late (weather permitting).

 

DAY TICKETS (ADVANCE SALES)

10:00 - 20:30

£25  

 

SINGLE TICKET ADMISSION TO TIMED SCREENINGS

£5 (on the door)

 

All the best,

Holly

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

Lights Out events - The Apple Sellers

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Message from chris woods <lightsouttrefonen@gmail.com> forwarded by Ingrid Knowles, Oswestry net

FINAL REMINDER - ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO SO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

THE APPLE SELLERS AT OSWESTRY CRICKET CLUB - see attached poster

The Apple Sellers are a contemporary folk duo from Manchester that blend elements of modern classical and traditional folk and spiritual music to create captivating musical performances. It is a unique approach that has seen them gain standing ovations at both folk festivals and classical music events.
The duo consists of the acclaimed musician and storyteller Martin Purdy, frontman of the award-winning folk trio Harp & a Monkey, and gifted multi-instrumentalist Ian Mayer (#halfblindbassist) from Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester. The pair, who first met in (and continue to meet in) a community orchard, bonded over a shared passion for the power of musical storytelling. The result is an evocative sound underpinned by piano, double bass, harmonium, shruti box drones and strong harmony vocals.
“Folk music deconstructed, reimagined and reassembled with a soupçon of Indian secular drone, a pinch of Gorecki, Riech, Glass minimalism, and a passing nod to La Monte Young, accompanying lyrics of dark, strange, humorous tales. Original, rewarding and very entertaining!