Reminder - only a week until Ruyton VILLAGE SHOW

Dear Blogger

Message from Nigel, Ruyton XI Towns Village Hall

ONLY A WEEK TO GO - Ruyton XI Towns Village Hall Show - Saturday 12 September

Have you decided what you are going to enter??

Don’t leave it too late!!

Full details about the Show and how to enter are on our website:

https://rvh.charityhive.co.uk/

You can also pick up copies of the programme, rules and application forms from Cafe Eleven

On the website you can also enter the Online Raffle; this will be drawn on the day of the Show, but you need to buy tickets in advance, and they are available only online.  

We have some fantastic prizes in the raffle:

Bannatynes Spa Day for 2

Family Ticket to Bomere Heath Cricket Club Bonfire

Family Pass to National Trust Chirk Castle

£25 M&S Voucher

2 Tickets to the RATS Panto

£25 Voucher to Simla Tandoori, Oswestry

Santa Cruz Skateboard and Tony Hawk Protective Kit

2 Bottles Tanners Wine 

All the details are on our website, or you can go direct to the Raffle page here:

https://rvh.charityhive.co.uk/raffles

Please follow the links, join us at the Show and buy your raffle tickets asap to support our Village Hall.    

NB: don’t be put off if your browser says the site is insecure - IT ISN’T: CharityHive is used by many charities.  

If you have trouble buying tickets let contact us on bookings@rxitvillagehall.co.uk

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Regards,
Nigel Leadbeater
Treasurer Ruyton XI Towns Village Hall Committee

Coming events at Holroyd Theatre at Moreton Hall

Dear Blogger

Message from  Jessica Loomba <loombaj@moretonhall.com>

COMING EVENTS AT HOLROYD THEATRE

Curtain Up on a New Season at Moreton Hall’s theatre.

The Holroyd Community Theatre, set within the scenic grounds of Moreton Hall School near Oswestry, has announced its autumn and winter programme, with a varied line-up of theatre, music, author events, family entertainment and community activities.

Building on The Holroyd’s reputation as a theatre for everyone, the new season brings together professional performances and opportunities for audiences of all ages to enjoy the arts. The programme gets underway in September with Our Star Theatre’s The Three Musketeers, with further highlights throughout the autumn and winter.

Literature and conversation also feature strongly this season, with An Evening with Donna Ashworth on 21 October, followed by An Evening with Keith Brymer Jones on 26 October, presented by Oswestry independent Bookshop, BOOKA. Both events offer audiences the opportunity to hear directly from leading creative voices and discover more about their work and experiences.

Music remains an important part of The Holroyd programme, with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly taking to the stage on 6 December. The theatre will also welcome Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams on 7 December for a charitable evening in aid of Feed the Birds, while families can enjoy a special screening of the much-loved Christmas film Arthur Christmas on 22 December.

December will also see the return of Moreton Hall’s senior school production, with pupils taking to The Holroyd stage for Little Shop of Horrors. The much-loved musical promises to be a lively and entertaining addition to the festive programme, with tickets due to go on sale soon.

The Holroyd will welcome back its popular dance competitions with Suzanne Jane School of Dance, which are set to showcase local talent once again. The Derwen College will also take to the stage to host their Christmas performance, adding another festive highlight to the busy December programme.

The programme also makes space for creativity beyond the main stage. Festive Wreath Making on 26 November provides a seasonal opportunity for the community to come together and get creative. Alongside the headline events, The Holroyd continues to offer regular activities designed to support participation, wellbeing and connection within the local community.

Creative Director of The Holroyd Community Theatre, Michael Jenkins, said:

“I am pleased with how the theatre has continued to grow, and with the breadth of opportunities we can offer to our local community.

“The Holroyd is about much more than what happens on stage. We want to provide a welcoming space where people can come together, experience great performances, discover new interests and take part themselves. This season reflects that ambition, with something for a wide range of ages and interests.”

The Holroyd’s community programme continues alongside the main theatre season. Face2Face Performance Academy provides expert teaching in dancing, singing and acting for young people aged 9 to 18, with sessions open to anyone in the local community. The academy runs on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm.

The theatre also continues to host Dance for Parkinson’s, a movement programme supporting people living with Parkinson’s and their carers, as well as Buggy Walks, providing an opportunity for parents and children to get active and connect with others. North Shropshire Music also offers instrumental ensembles for people of all ages and abilities, with opportunities to perform throughout the year.

The Holroyd Community Theatre is committed to being a theatre for everyone, providing a platform for professional artists, community groups, schools, charities, participants and audiences across North Shropshire and the Welsh Borders.

As autumn approaches and the stage lights rise once more, The Holroyd invites audiences old and new to discover a season filled with theatre, music, ideas, creativity and community.

Tickets and further information can be found at www.theholroydtheatre.co.uk/whats-on.

 

Gentle Exercise to Music at Baschurch Village Hall

Dear Blogger

Message from Margaret

GENTLE EXERCISE TO MUSIC - Baschurch Village Hall  starting on Thursday 17th at 2pm

See attached poster for details

Walks coming up with Oswestry Ramblers

Dear Blogger

Message forwarded by Ingrid, Oswestry Net

It's a great time of year to get out and about in the countryside - the heatwaves have gone (fingers crossed) and the green is gradually coming back. Walking with Oswestry Ramblers gives you fresh air and exercise. You might make some new friends too! 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:  

Thursday 3 September

Non-members welcome

A 7.5 mile moderate+ walk with 1600ft total ascent. From just above Church Stretton we go through Old Rectory Wood then up Townbrook Valley to the top of the Long Mynd. Great views from Pole Bank. We descend via Round Hill and Cross Dyke (a Bronze-age earthwork) to reach the outskirts of Little Stretton. A footpath takes us back to Church Stretton. Please bring your own refreshments for coffee break and lunch. For full details see https://walks-manager.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/long-mynd-townbrook-valley

Sunday 6 September
Non-members welcome

A 7.5 mile moderate+ walk with 1700ft total ascent. This is a hill walk to Moel Famau, a well defined and important peak prominent from many points in the area. Views are 360 degrees and far reaching. We start by following the limestone gorge of the River Alyn. Next we walk around Frith Mountain to approach Moel Famau from the north. Descent is south before turning into a large forest. We follow forest trails east to return. Please bring your own refreshments for coffee break and lunch. For full details see https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/moel-famau-8

Thursday 10 September
Non-members welcome

A 6.5-mile moderate walk with 1000ft total ascent. A walk along the edge of the sandstone Cheshire Hills using the Sandstone trail, minor paths and lanes. We visit the trig point of Raw Head and the small settlement of Harthill. We cross the main road to Brown Knowl then ascend to the viewpoint at Maiden Castle. There are good views and interesting woodland. The route is moderate but has several ups and downs. Please bring your own refreshments for coffee break and lunch. For full details see https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/raw-head-and-maiden-castle

Sunday 13 September
Non-members welcome

This moderate 6.25 mile walk starts in the historic town of Much Wenlock, passing some of its oldest buildings as we go. It then takes us through the park where the 1st modern Olympics were held in 1850, along a fabulous avenue of Lime trees. Out in the countryside, walking mostly on field footpaths and farm tracks, we follow 2 sections of the Jack Mytton Way and a section of the Shropshire Way, with views towards the Shropshire Hills, weather permitting. The terrain is mildly undulating, with a few stiles. Please bring your own refreshments for coffee break and lunch. For full details see https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/exploring-much-wenlock-surrounds

Thursday 17 September
Non-members welcome

A 6-mile moderate walk from Corbet Woods to the Hardwicke estate via a section of the Shropshire Way, returning for lunch at Clive village hall garden via the Sansaw estate. An easy walk with a short descent through Corbet Woods and a gentle ascent back up to Clive - otherwise flat. Please bring your own refreshments for coffee break and lunch. For full details see https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/corbet-woods

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