Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Village Hall Show - things for children to do in the holidays

Dear Blogger

Message from Carol at the Village Hall

Ruyton XI Towns VILLAGE SHOW - Saturday 12th September

A Timely reminder as people are wondering what to do with their children in the summer holidays. Thank you. 

Does anyone need anything to keep the kids busy this summer holiday? There’s a super juniors section in the show this year, let them get started creating some entries. They can also enter any of the other sections they fancy too!

See attached schedule



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Booka Bookshop an evening with Poet Donna Ashworth

Dear Blogger

Message from Booka Bookshop

AN EVENING WITH POET DONNA ASHWORTH - 10th October at Holroyd Community Theatre, Weston Rhyn

See attached poster

Join us for an evening of life affirming poetry with Sunday Times bestselling poet Donna Ashworth as she introduces her exciting new collection The Art of Being Easily Pleased.

What if joy wasn’t something you chased, but something you tuned in to?

This beautiful, unique and exciting new collection from Donna Ashworth will help you rediscover delight in the everyday and choose positivity, peace and presence, even in chaos.

In a new format blending poems, essays, author-illustrated affirmations, personal stories, visualizations and meditative prompts, this book can be read from beginning to end or be opened at random to calm even the busiest of minds, shift perspective and remind you that joy is often just a moment away.

Through soulful reflections and honest insights from her own journey, Donna walks you through eight heart-led chapters which will encourage you to:
· Shift from perfectionism to presence
· Find delight in the ordinary every day
· Rewrite the script of your inner voices
· Reclaim childlike wonder, even in difficult seasons
· Choose joy on purpose – and let it change everything

The Art of Being Easily Pleased is a beautifully designed, giftable guide to living with acceptance, wonder, boldness and a heart open to the everyday miracles all around us.

Donna’s poems and words are soul nurturing and life affirming. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Donna ‘live’ in Oswestry ahead of publication!

 

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Monday, 10 August 2026

Important information about recycling & waste collection this week

Dear Blogger

Important information from Veolia who collect our rubbish.

Due to the forecast hot weather, recycling and waste collections may start at 6am between Tuesday and Friday this week, rather than 7am.

This is to help our crews avoid the hottest time of the day.

To ensure your recycling and waste is collected please put your bins/boxes/bags out by 6am, and on the night before if possible.

And please pass this information on to any friends or neighbours who may not have received this email.

Thank you.


Saturday, 8 August 2026

Cliffe crafts vacancy - make a dredding gown

Dear Blogger

Message from Jo and Cliffe Crafts - see attached picture of the dressing gown

We have had a place become available on our Summer Sew session next Saturday. Could you please forward the following:

Saturday 15th August at 10am = this will be an all day session for Sewers with some experience
We will be making a dressing gown. You will need to provide your own material but patterns and machines are supplied. The session will be held in support of the Lingen Davies Cancer Support fund and a minimum donation of £10 will be requested prior to the session.. Other materials will be supplied at cost on the day. Please email cliffecrafts@gmail.com to confirm your place.


Friday, 7 August 2026

Four new curtains needed at Little Ness Village Hall

Dear Blogger

Message from Christina Russell, Little Ness

This month, Little Ness Village Hall will be starting a renovation project. 
We’re all very excited and looking forward to modernising our lovely hall.  
We are looking for 
A LOCAL SEAMSTRESS TO HELP REPLACE FOUR LARGE CURTAINS.
Contact simonandchristina@me.com



Thursday, 6 August 2026

Avon Lady - Please support a new business venture

Dear Blogger

Message from Katina Tucker, Baschurch

I am pleased to introduce myself as your local Avon Cosmetics and Beauty Representative.

 

For those who may not be familiar with Avon, it is one of the world's best-known beauty and personal care brands, offering a wide range of products including skincare, cosmetics, fragrances, toiletries, wellness products, and gifts. Avon has been helping people look and feel their best for well over a century and continues to provide quality products at affordable prices.

 

Whether you're looking for your favourite Avon essentials, wanting to try the latest beauty products, or searching for the perfect gift, I'd be delighted to help. I can provide a printed brochure for you to browse at your leisure, or you can shop online from the comfort of your own home through my personal Avon store:

? Visit Katina's Avon Online Store ?

 

If you'd like a brochure, have any questions about Avon products, or would like to place an order, please feel free to get in touch. 

 

My contact details are Phone: 07464 257176 or Email: katina1020@yahoo.com.

 

I look forward to getting to know more people in our wonderful local community and helping you discover everything Avon has to offer.