Why not have a night out with a difference - good food and pleasant music.

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS AT THE BOATHOUSE Events going all through December This Christmas, we at The Boathouse are proud to be hosting a number of parties and events here, so don't hesitate to come and join us! Ranging from light acoustic dinner-music to an all-night Christmas party, we're certain that we have something for you. Call us to book now! 01691 623852 Sunday 7th December Christmas Disco Party - SOLD OUT Put on your dancing shoes and come join us for a brilliant night at The Boathouse! Starting at 6:30pm, be ready to dance your socks off! SOLD OUT Friday 13th December Sonnet Smith & Sophie Join us for a romantic supper with perfect live late-dinner music, as we welcome this encapsulating local acoustic duo from Shrewsbury. Friday 20th December The Kandello Lights The ideal evening for middle-aged diners, with this 3-piece acoustic trio. Beautiful 3-part harmonies perfectly accompany your Christmas evening meal here, what more could you want? Friday 27th December The Versatile This 3-piece acoustic breakdown of The Vertigo will be here to blow you away with their elegant music, ideal for anyone above 18 who wants to truly make the most of their Friday evenings. GET OUR DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS ON THE GO Copyright © *|2013|* *|LIST_BOATHOUSEELLESMERE|*, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as you have previously expressed an interest in receiving news and offers from the Boathouse. Our mailing address is: *|The Boathouse, Ellesmere, SY12 0PA|* update subscription preferences • forward to a friend  If you'd like to stop getting these emails, you can unsubscribe from this list.

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

REMINDER - Panto Puss in Boots

R.A.T.S. had better watch out!

Puss in Boots is coming to the Village Hall in Ruyton XI Towns.  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4th, 5th, 6th 7th December.                                                                                     

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--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Little Ness Bingo

Message from Joanna Gears.

Family Bingo evening suitable for all ages ( as long as they know numbers)
at Little Ness Village Hall
on Saturday 14 December 2013
at 7.30pm 
Entrance 50p

Festive Prizes
Light Refreshments included
All proceeds to Little Ness Village Hall

Joanna Gears 
JLGears@btinternet.com

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Ruyton Village Hall has had a makeover

Message from Colin Case.

There have been several improvements to our Village Hall recently.

Many of you will recall that a Team of Prisoners from Market Drayton spent several weeks redecorating the inside and the woodwork outside (and the Memorial Hall as well)

This revealed a problem with the East Wall - the "back" wall opposite the Stage. Great lumps of plaster have been coming off, and much of the rest was "blown". This damage was the result of some very old plaster (the Hall celebrates its 100th Birthday next year) combined with the cold conditions causing condensation etc.
We were fortunate enough to win a grant from our Local Joint Committee to get this repaired and insulated - many thanks to Corrie and the LJC Team. This work has just been completed by a local contractor - it just needs a few volunteers to paint it to match the rest of the Hall to finish it off. So many thanks to Paul, and the users who have continued to use the Hall during this sometimes dusty work. We want to get it completed in time for the Panto next week.

Some tiles had become dislodged on the North East corner of the slate roof. Although not leaking, we decided it needed fixing before the ravages of Winter, This has been done and the edges pointed.

Thirdly, the Village Hall Committee have purchased some cushions, or "seat pads" to add a bit of warmth and comfort to our plastic chairs. I don't normally advertise in these emails, but I have to mention the contribution made by the Manager of the Range at Harlescote who gave us a substantial reduction on their price, which was already very competitive - so thanks to them.

Let's hope lots of people come to see the Panto next week (4th - 7th December) to enjoy these improvements and make our combined efforts worthwhile - see you there - Oh! Yes I will!

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Colin Case
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Farmers Market at Ruyton School

Message from Colin Case.

FARMERS` MARKET

                                            at St John the Baptist Primary School
      TOMORROW,    OR TODAY if it is Thursday 28th November from 3:30 til 6:00

Many of the children will be selling things they have made, as well as some commercial stalls.

In particular children of all ages have made some really lovely Christmas Cards and I noticed this afternoon that Class 2 were making Sugar Mice - and despite the minor mess I am certain they will taste absolutely super.

Several of our new group of Rainbows were involved in the cooking - maybe there is a cooking badge!

Anyway, come along tomorrow afternoon and see what they have been up to - I am sure you will be impressed!

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Colin Case
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Events at Willow Gallery, Oswestry

Festive Season at The Willow Gallery
 

The artistic and musical creativity of the local area is being celebrate at the Willow Gallery for the festive season, starting with an exciting Christmas Craft Fair this Saturday 30th November 10am to 5pm. Featuring 25 stalls packed full with unique, local, handmade products, in the main gallery and Dunbabin exhibition space. The wide variety of stalls include a blacksmith, jewellers, furniture maker, textiles, ceramics, mosaics, painted silk and glass work and much more. There really is something for everyone! Children's activities will be available throughout the day. It is also the last chance to enjoy The Affordable Art Exhibition and the wonderful variety of artwork on display. Artist in Residence Karl Robinson-Bray is exhibiting and currently working in his studio adjacent to the gallery, it is fascinating to pop in and see his work in progress.

The Willow Eatery will be serving seasonal food and refreshments including mince pies, mulled wine and mulled cider.  

The gallery Christmas Craft Shop is currently showcasing a special selection of original handcrafted decorations, cards and gifts, a relaxed place for Christmas shopping.

Morda Village Pre-School children are exhibiting their imaginative and unique artwork in the Dunbabin artspace adjacent to the gallery until the 4th of December.

The work of local artists will be celebrated as  the Oswestry and District Art Society holds it's annual Winter Exhibition at the Willow gallery from Saturday 7th December to 11th January, showcasing work in a variety of media and subject matter.

The gallery is delighted to welcome back The Gregory S Davies Band, for a special performance on Friday 20th December from 8pm. Fronted by singer-songwriter and multitalented musician Gregory Davies, accompanied by drums, fiddle, guitar and bass. The diversity of the bands style encompasses gypsy jazz, folk, latin, blues, boogie-woogie and Americana. A unique sound and wonderful original lyrics.
Tickets £7. Please book in advance due to limited tickets.
The Willow Eatery will be serving festive drinks including mulled wine and mulled  cider throughout the evening and open for food from 7pm. Booking a table is essential and pre-orders required. The menu will be a delicious selection of homemade winter warmers including beef bourguignon, Butternut Macaroni Cheese and Fish Pie. 
Please phone Lindsay at the gallery or email Lindsay@willoweatery,co.uk for further information and menu options. 

The Willow Gallery is a community interest, not-for-profit, gallery therefore your support is much appreciated.

The Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AE. Tel: 01691 657575. Email:willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com

Our mailing address is:
The Willow Gallery

56 Willow Street, Oswestry, United Kingdom

56 Willow Street

Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AE

United Kingdom

Yoland Brown Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.com www.ShACC-uk.org Tel: 01939 261 121 Fax: 01939 260626

Oswestry Library - more going on

Yet more events forwarded from Pam Johnson.  Isn`t Oswestry Library wonderful?

Oswestry Library
1. 
Two events for family and children.

Saturday 7 December

10-12 Family fun with Claire Backshall from British Trust for Ornithology – drop in for a range of free activities

 2-4pm  Make your own Bright and beautiful Christmas bird with local textile artist Suzette Smart.  £5 (£3 for siblings) includes all materials.  To book a place please pay  library staff

 2.

Saturday 7 December

10-12 Family fun with Claire Backshall from British Trust for Ornithology – drop in for a range of free activities

 

2-4pm  Make your own Bright and beautiful Christmas bird with local textile artist Suzette Smart.  £5 (£3 for siblings) includes all materials.  To book a place please pay  library staff

AND STILL MORE AT THE LIBRARY!

December Events for Adults 2013

Wednesdays         Mondays 10-12 &Fridays 1.30-4         Wednesday 4	Free weekly IT help sessions 1:1 sessions for help with your computing problems.  Book with Library staff         Family and Local History Group drop- in sessions for help with your family and local history enquiries         Why Garden Birdwatchers matter! (Learning at Lunchtime event) – British Trust for Ornithology talk 12noon-1pm  £2.50 please book with library staff.  There will also be a free drop-in session (11am-12pm)
Thursday 12     Friday 13	Time to Listen 2-3pm Relax and listen in friendly company as library staff read aloud stories for adults     Oswestry Library Work Club 10.30-11.30am Informal support group for people looking for work.
	Please note that Oswestry Library will close on Saturday 21 December at 5pm and re-open on Thursday 2 January at 9am
Displays and exhibitions	Borderland Visual Artists – Liz Mellor Autumnwatch Birds, I heart SY,  U3A Photography group,  Oswestry Choral,  Oslitfest recommends, Author of the month, Short and sweet books,  Christmas displays
Oswestry Hub Drop in sessions	ask at Customer Services desk for details -  Age UK, Shropshire Housing Alliance, Community Health Trust, Just Credit Union, Bromfield Housing, Equity Housing, Jubilee Money Advice, Victim Support, Business Clinics, JobCentrePlus, Fairshare

 

 

 

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--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626