New Art Exhibition at Qube, Oswestry

Message from Qube, Oswestry.

New Exhibition at Qube...

Inspired

Fibre | Art | Stitch

30th June to 5th August

Inspired fibre stitch are Pat Butters, Theresa Fox-Byrne, Helen Harris, Cheryl Edwards, Hilary Gravells and Anwen Hughes. Working in the fields of contemporary fibre, fine art and textiles their work is strongly rooted in the landscape and culture of North Wales.

A collection of their beautiful works will be on display at Qube until 5th August.

Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry, SY11 1RB | 01691 656882 | www.qube-oca.org.uk

Follow us on Twitter @qubeoca and Facebook at Qube Arts.

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

A 5 Road Closure - Reminder

Message from Sue Hackett, Ruyton XI Towns Parish Clerk.

REMINDER

ROAD CLOSURES: All access roads onto A5 between Wolfshead Roundabout and Queens Head Junction, closures at Jct with A5

Date and duration: 4^th July 2016 for 5 nights (20.00 – 06.00)

Purpose: Highways England resurfacing of A5

Contractor: Kier Services on Behalf of Highways England

(A diversion route will be sign posted)

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Plants for sale

Hi Everyone,

Although we have had our last NGS open garden (Tuesday in the rain) we
have plenty of plants still for sale.

If you would like to visit Brownhill House Garden, or wish to look at
our nursery, any day/time until the end of July, please contact us to
arrange an appointment - we are out and about so often.

Yoland@eleventowns.co.uk

01939 261 121


--
Yoland Brown
Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR
Tel: 01939 261 121
brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk
www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk www.eleventowns.com
ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org
MAILING LIST for Ruyton XI Towns area
Yo`s blog: http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Local History Society outing

Message from Irena White, Ruyton Local History Society.

Dear Members and Friends ,

 

Please find, set below, the details for our walk to

The Old Oswestry Hill Fort

on 

Saturday 16th July 2016 @ 10.30 a.m.

Guided by Heather Hidden

Duration estimated at 1 and a half hours .

Stout shoes or wellingtons needed .

Parking

Gateacre Avenue leads to the car park for Gateacre playing fields where there are plenty of free parking spaces .

If we meet there and then either walk to the hillfort or if people would prefer , to share cars and drive around to the much smaller parking spot near the entrance to the hillfort .

Cost

£3 per head .   Payable on the day  

 

I would be obliged if you could let me know if you will be able to attend .

 

Regards

 

Irena White

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Gardens open in July for NGS

Message from Alison Walter, NGS Publicity.

To supporters of the National Gardens Scheme in Shropshire   View this email in your browser

Please click HERE for a list of all the NGS openings in Shropshire in 2016

Summer beauties open for National Gardens Scheme in Shropshire Some of Shropshire's best private gardens will be opening their garden gates in the coming week to help boost funds for cancer and caring charities supported by the National Gardens Scheme (NGS).  Charities supported include Macmillan, Marie Curie, Hospices UK, the Carers' Trust, Parkinson's UK and the MS Society, as well as a host of other smaller charities.   Friday 1st July: Norton Farm: Norton near Ludlow; (11-3pm): this old farm in the Corvedale is now home to a series of tastefully restored holiday cottages which have delightful Mediterranean-style borders, an old traditional orchard, pond and fantastic views across the Clee Hills.  Admission: £4 for adults, free for children; refreshments and plants available.  Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July: Stottesdon & District Open Gardens: (11-5pm); Stottesdon village lies in lovely countryside near the Clee Hills (between Bridgnorth and Cleobury Mortimer) where up to 15 village gardens will be open for NGS, showing visitors the range of delightful green spaces from traditional cottage gardens, the grounds of an old manor house, two "leisure" gardens, kitchen and productive gardens – the range of gardens to see is extraordinary.  Most of the gardens are within walking distance of the village centre, tickets will be valid for both days.  Refreshments will be served in the garden of the Old Fox and Hounds Pub.  Admission is £5 for adults, free for children.   Sunday 3rd July: Bowbrook Allotment Community:  (2-6pm), this award winning, 5 acre site, which was recently awarded with the Royal Horticultural Society's National Certificate of Distinction, lies ½ mile from Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.  Run completely along organic principles with wildlife in mind, this wonderful green space is a haven for humans as well.  Children are also encouraged to be part of the enterprise and there are many activities to amuse them: a story-telling willow dome, willow tunnel and turf spiral.  Visitors will be asked to vote for their Favourite Plot – all full of a huge range of fruit and vegetables at this time of year.  Admission: £3.50 for adults, free for children.  Plants and refreshments on sale.  Sunday 3rd July: Guilden Down Cottage: near Clun, Craven Arms; (2-6pm); this delightful one acre organic garden opened for NGS for the first time earlier this year, to great acclaim.  Set high above the Clun valley with spectacular views, the garden has been lovingly developed over the past 12 years to be in harmony with its surroundings and with nature; divided into many garden "rooms" including herbaceous borders, roses, specimen shrubs and trees, a wildflower garden and natural pond, together with a large productive garden, chickens and sheep. Altogether a lovely place to visit in the beautiful south Shropshire Hills.  Admission: £4 for adults, free for children. Refreshments available.  Well behaved dogs also welcome.  Sunday 3rd July: Marchamley House:  Marchamley, nr Hodnet (between Market Drayton & Shrewsbury); (12.30-5pm); the ever-popular gardens at Marchamley House have been delighting NGS visitors for some years, with 2 acres to enjoy with wonderful views over the Shropshire countryside.  Plant-packed borders, lily pond and herb garden coupled with a sloping lawn leading to mature trees, ponds and further into a meadow-walk: this is a classic garden to enjoy on a summer's afternoon.  There will also be an exhibition and sale of pictures by Botanical Artist, Mary Morton.  Admission: £4 for adults, free for children; dogs on leads welcome.  Refreshments and plants for sale  Tuesday 5th July: The Croft: Ash Magna, nr Whitchurch.  This delightful green space is a popular NGS garden for families and children with plenty to see and do.  As well as beautifully planted borders, herb banks, winding paths, fruit terraces and bee and butterfly borders, there is a productive garden and poly-tunnel full of produce – a little bit of everything to enjoy.  Children will particularly delight at the dipping pond (with a surprise), woodland hideaway, chickens and other four-legged lawnmowers!  Open on Tuesday 5th July (1-5pm) and every Tuesday until the 23rd August.  Admission is £3 for adults, free for children. Refreshments available.  Wednesday 6th July: Goldstone Hall: Goldstone near Market Drayton; (2-5pm); the double-herbaceous border within Goldstone's 5 acres of gardens, will be looking at its best in mid-summer, cascading with colour and form – a sight to behold!  The huge productive garden, which provides this popular hotel with home-grown produce, will be at its height as well and the herb and wildflower walk will be buzzing with wildlife.  The unusual combination of roses and box hedging will still be looking attractive, to be admired whilst visitors have afternoon tea in the oak pavilion.  Admission: £4.50 for adults, free for children.  The majority of the garden is accessible. NB: Also open on Wednesday 20th and 27th July (2-5pm)  Friday 8th July: Ruthall Manor: Ditton Priors, 7 miles SW of Bridgnorth.  This is one of the most delightful gardens in Shropshire to visit:  with unusual, and some rare, specimen trees surrounding a lovely, well designed garden full of interesting herbaceous planting and shrubs, interconnected by winding paths which draw the whole design of the garden together.  But it is the old horse-pond on the edge of the garden which is the highlight of a visit to this delightful garden: packed full of primulas and irises, it looks a picture at this time of year.  Open on Friday 8th July (2-6pm); admission is £4 for adults, free for children.  Homemade teas and plants for sale with all proceeds to NGS charities. NB: Also open on Friday 29th July (2-6pm). Visitors to NGS gardens will have the pleasure of knowing that their entrance fee is supporting many vital cancer and nursing charities, including Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospices UK and the Carers Trust. The Scheme also supports Parkinson's UK and, for the first time this year, the MS Society.  The National Gardens Scheme gave £2.73m to the charities it supports from monies raised in 2015. Details of all NGS gardens open this year can be found on the NGS website: www.ngs.org.uk. Many thanks for your support - please forward this email to your garden-loving friends.

Copyright © 2016 National Gardens Scheme - Charity - Shropshire branch, All rights reserved. NGS Supporter 2016 Our mailing address is: National Gardens Scheme - Charity - Shropshire branch c/o Holly Cottage, Great Argoed Mellington

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Picnic in the Park

Message from Llinos, Grange estate..

Dear all     As you know Regrettably we had to cancel the picnic in the park on the 11th of June due to bad weather     We had hoped to rearrange for another afternoon in the summer either before the school brakes for the holidays or even during the school holidays     Looking at dates and general availability I think it's proven to be a busy time with everyone     Therefore we think that planning ahead for next summer with more time and with an opportunity for more people to get on board would be the best and safest option     Let's hope that we can aim to plan and organise a lovely community day next year - something to look forward to already     Please do spread the word to anyone that might not be on the email list or indeed on Facebook     If someone would like to suggest a date that we can aim to keep as an annual community day it would be good to hear     You can message the Ruyton Facebook page , community event page or indeed email Yoland and she will forward it on to me Llinos     Many thanks everyone     Have a nice summer (if the sun will actually decide to stay out for some time !!!☀️)    Best Wishes     The Village Community Day team    (who would love anyone that's interested to come along and join us) 

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Willow Gallery exhibition, ConText & Chimera Textile Group

Message from the Willow Gallery, Oswestry.

All Square ConText and Chimera Textile Group Exhibition You are cordially invited to the preview evening on 7pm, Friday 1st July The artists are all members of the Embroiderers' Guild but have branched out in their own innovative ways to present an eclectic, themed display of varied, stitched textiles. Members work features exciting dyed textiles, modern lace, felt, mixed media and stitch. Over 150 works will on display and members will be in attendance on the evening to discuss their inspirations and techniques. The exhibitions runs from Saturday 2nd July – Saturday 30th July Members will also be demonstrating textile techniques through-out the exhibition. Contact the gallery for further details; Wed 6th July        - Di Fenn and Ronny White Sat. 9th July         - Sue Boardman and Janet Vance Wed. 13th July     - Susanne Owen and Mary Sotheran Sat. 16th July       - Alison Corfield and Chris Jones Wed. 20th July     - Moya McCarthy and Alison Reynolds Wed 27th July      - Sue Sercomb Summer Open Exhibition The exhibitions runs from Saturday 2nd July – Saturday 30th July Alongside 'All Square' a range of artists will be exhibiting work as part of our Summer Open exhibition including paintings and textiles.

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Local History Soc - Urgent message

Message from Irena, Ruyton Local History Society.

Dear Members .

 

Old Oswestry Hill Fort 2nd July 2016

 

We will have to postpone our guided walk as I have not been able to contact Heather Hidden to confirm final details .

I have tried to reach her through other channels but without any response .

 

As soon as I can get any firm information I will try to rebook .

 

I am sorry it is such short notice .

 

Regards

 

Irena White

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Houses of Parliament coach trip

Message from Gillian Sturgess, West Felton.

This trip is organized by West Felton WI but open to all including children and we have a few spaces available. Its a day in London by coach to visit The Houses of Parliament on Saturday 27th of August. The cost is £55 including the tour. See notice attached. My husband and a few scouts did this tour a few years ago, it comes highly recommended. Learn the ins and outs of all the political traditions as you tour this fascinating historical building. Please contact Gillian 01691 611811 for more information Thanks Gillian

-- Gillian Sturgess Chimes Cakes 01691 611811 www.ChimesCakes.co.uk Face Book 'Chimes Cakes' For latest photographs and information

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Heritage Open Days

Message forwarded from Keith & Heather Griffiths, Brownhill,

who highly recommend

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Sign up now for Heritage Open Days

Capability Brown sites large and small are being encouraged to take part in the UK's biggest heritage festival, with a range of support on offer to those who sign up.

Heritage Open Days celebrates the country's fantastic history, architecture and culture; offering people the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences.

This year's event will take place between 8-11 September, with a special focus on green spaces. Heritage Open Days is one of the Capability Brown Festival 2016's partners, and is also celebrating VisitEngland/VisitBritain's Year of the English Garden.

To take part, sites must fulfil four criteria. In return, Heritage Open Days offers a wide range of benefits, including free public liability insurance; free materials to help promote events; free guidance on the phone or by email, and access to networking events.

You can also sign up as a volunteer, helping to open up sites and run events in your area.

To find out more please see the Heritage Open Days website, or email info@heritageopendays.org. Remember to register your site before the closing date of August 1.

Heritage Open Days is managed by the National Trust and funded by players of People's Postcode Lottery and Historic England.

To find out more about the Festival and our Partners click here

Celebrating the work of Capability Brown as an artist and landscape designer.

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Creating Learning Day on GREECE

Message from Richard Arrosmith, Weston Lullingfields.

Uniting School and Community,

A CREATING LEARNING DAY at Weston Lullingfields

Monday 27th June

Remembering your help which yielded fruit for our last Creative Learning Day, I am hoping you can mention our latest day. Unfortunately it is as soon as next Monday. We were caught out by half term and the long process of making a teaching appointment. However, any help would be very greatly appreciated and I attach the latest of our community newsletters which contains all the details on the front.

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Brownhill House Garden OPEN

BROWNHILL HOUSE GARDEN will be open this coming Tuesday, 28th June.

If this is not convenient for you, you can arrange to come another time until the end of July -

but you do need to email or phone first.

DON`T FORGET - if you can manage 5 steps you can see much of the garden, and the view, from walking round the top.

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Thank you all

Message fromRhiannon, Elaine and Pam at the Flower Shop.

Please would you send our thanks to everyone who supported our coffee morning at the  shop yesterday, it was an amazing turn out and at one point we had 35 people sitting having tea coffee and cake. We raised an amazing £400 on the day for the hospice.    In spite of having to change the date due to the water damage last week it turned out to be so well supported by everyone.    Hope to see you all again next year.    Many thanks again  you have been amazing.    Pam Rhiannon and Elaine xx

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Chat over coffee with Lucinda

Message from Lucinda, our Vicar.

Here are my dates for July.  Please note change of time for this coming week.    Tues June 28th		12-2  Thurs 7th July.               11-1  Wed 13th July.               10-12  Fri 22nd July.                 10-12  Thurs 28th July.             11-1    Many thanks  Blessings    Lucinda

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Ruyton food bank

Message from Chris Ayers, School Road.

Just a reminder that there is a plastic container at the back of the church for items for the Oswestry Food Bank.  Anything is acceptable apart from perishable goods. Please check the use by date.

Church is open every day. The Food Bank is very grateful for anything we can give them.

Thanks.
Chris

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Can you help?

Message from Chris Ayers, School Road.

--                                                                                 Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk

Kinokulture cancelled event

Message from Kinokulture, Oswestry.

Event Cancellation Thursday 23rd June 'Where You're Meant To Be + Director's Q&A View this email in your browser

We sincerely apologise but our screening of Where You're Meant To Be with Director's Q&A tomorrow night Thursday 23rd June has been cancelled at short notice. Our guest speaker, film director Paul Fegan, will be appearing on The Jonathan Ross Show that night. We are currently rescheduling this event for a date in August when we hope to have both Paul and Aidan Moffatt, the film's star, in attendance. We will let you know as soon as a new date has been confirmed. With apologies Ruth & Ian - kinokulture cinema

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B & Garden, Ruyton XI Towns nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  Tel:  01939 261 121  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.org uk  www.eleventowns.com  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club - www.ShACC-uk.org  MAILING LIST  for Ruyton XI Towns area  Yo`s blog:  http://Yo-emails.blogspot.co.uk