Message from the British Ironworks Centre, Aston, Oswestry.
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Half term's just around the corner and what better way to spend the time than with your little explorers... We've got a caricaturist in the showroom, magnificent sculptures hiding treasure on our Scavenger Hunt and Zoosbury showcasing exotic insects and animals.
If you're looking for a romantic way to spend the weekend we've got plenty going on for couples too, enjoy a delicious romantic lunch together, stroll hand in hand to soulful sounds from our live musicians or declare your undying love (or lust!) for your partner on our Love Wall...
| | | The British Ironwork Centre Needs You!
The What's On Readers' Awards have been announced and we're delighted to be in the final seven of the Best Visitor Attraction in Shropshire category.
Clive Knowles, BIC's Chairman, said: "It's amazing that we've been named as finalists and we are thrilled to be recognised for what we have become." | | | But the BIC is an attraction that doesn't rest on its laurels so we're not quite content with that, we want to take the top spot, and that's where we need your help...
As an evolving family-run business, that's completely free to visit, requiring no funding and a champion to local community and charity, winning this category would be a tremendous boost for our 60+ strong team and ask that you vote for us now to make the dream a reality! | | | Love Isn't Just For Valentine's
Today marks the UK cinema release of the latest eyebrow raising installment of the 50 Shades series, we thought we'd bring you our own version with a selection of beautiful grey products... | | | Tag A Loved One Giveaway!
To celebrate all you loved up couples we're having a giveaway, simply visit our Facebook page and 'tag a loved one'! If you want to go one step further we'd love to see a photo of the two of you together!
There are lots of prizes up for grabs: from couple's blacksmith experiences to get you hot under the collar, beautiful wrought iron roses to celebrate your everlasting love and our 'hooked on love' coat hooks! | | | What: Scavenger Hunt (advised 4+)
When: 11th - 24th February 2017
Where: British Ironwork Centre, SY11 4JH
Calling all explorers! Join us this February for our brand new 'Scavenger Hunt', do you have what it takes to enter the trail?
You'll have to hunt far and wide, scouring the grounds of the British Ironwork Centre to discover hidden treasures amongst our giant safari park, beautiful sculptures and exotic zoo. Discovering all of the hidden treasures will win you a special prize and certificate.
All explorers are to report directly to our Head Explorers in our showroom to begin their adventure. Simply book a date and arrive at any time throughout the day, suitable for all ages.
Book now to come and join in the fun as early as tomorrow morning! | | | Advanced booking required, £3 per child. | | We've launched an appeal to schools across Shropshire to collect thousands of unwanted tins and it has been a roaring success so far! Clive Knowles, our chariman, said: "This project intends to highlight the opportunities of doing something useful and beautiful from general household waste. This connects to the education system and relates to saving the environment and how, when everyone pulls together, we can have a positive impact on our world."
We intend to create a giant bust of her Majesty the Queen from all of the tens of thousands of cans collected from schools. Every school partnering this colossal ambition will be rewarded with a completely free day of fun and creativity here at the Centre. If all cans were recycled in the UK we would need 20 million fewer dustbins.
Interested schools can contact us for more information on how to get involved. We've got leaflets and flyers, recycling fact sheets, project leaflets and collection bins ready and raring to go! | | | Join us on a fun and magical journey across the world on selected dates between the 11th and 26th February. You'll meet an array of amazing animals, with Zoosbury's own wacky professors in our half term educational animal show.
Come dressed as either scientists or wizards to add to the magical fun! Animals appearing in the show include reptiles, bugs, spiders, exotic mammals and creepy crawlies - a great show for all ages!
Tickets are just £4 each and each show lasts for an hour.
Between the 18th and 24th there will also be an exciting animal waiting to meet you in our showroom!
| | | Please note that tickets are non refundable and non transferable.
| | What: Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Network of Women
When: Wednesday 15th February 10am - 12.30pm
Where: British Ironwork Centre, SY11 4JH Here at the British Ironworks Centre, we are very proud to be hosting a post Valentine's Day event for the February Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Network of Women.
The Shropshire Chamber of Commerce represents a wide range of dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate business professionals from our business community, working in collaboration to support and empower one another and the business community as a whole.
Throughout the morning, we have some fabulous surprises up our sleeve for the attendees to make the morning extra special and we also have our Operations Director, Sophia Knowles, talking about the importance of their focus on the Shropshire community and their philanthropic support to local artisan fledgling businesses such as fellow Chamber member, Budding Delights. | | What: Cycle For Life
When: Sunday 19th February
Where: British Ironwork Centre, SY11 4JH Stuck for things to do this Half Term? Come to the BIC for an energetic adventure all in aid of Hope House, Children's Hospice. The day will consist of a whole host of activities, such as the great 'Cycle for Life Race', where cycling enthusiasts will be pedalling around the site in pursuit of gold, silver and bronze awards. Races will take place at 11am, 2pm and 3pm. Be sure to be raring to go at the starting line which will be marked with a red ribbon! There will also be a competition throughout for the 'Best Bike Dressage Award', children entering the competition should come donning their bikes with their finest bells, ribbons and whistles, the most finely decorated bicycle will be crowned 'Best Bike Dressage Gold Award' with the Silver and Bronze awards hot on their tails. We are delighted to announce that Hafren Cycling Club will be joining us for the morning to begin proceedings and ensure the event raises as much as possible for the fabulous Hope House Hospice. Bring your favourite two wheeled steed and join in on a few laps of the 1/2 mile loop around the grounds! If your cycling club would like to take part or help be sure to let us know! Call Sophia on 01691 610 952 or e-mail info@britishironworkcentre.co.uk | | | Free entry, registration essential. Donations to Hope House Hospice appreciated. | | | Caricaturist In The Showroom This Half Term!
Treat your little ones to a caricature by the delightful Graham Andrews who will be taking commissions on the 22nd and 23rd February.
For two days only his caricatures can feature two people (or a person and a pet!) for the price of one at just £15! | | | | February
Scavenger Hunt - Daily up to Friday 24th
The Exotic Zoosbury Show - Saturday 18th - Sunday 26th
Caricaturist - Wednesday 22nd - Thursday 24th
Cycle For Life Charity Event - Sunday 19th
March
Free Mini Blacksmithing Experience - Wednesday 1st
Knitter Knatter - Wednesday 1st
Exclusive Spring Members Extravaganza - Saturday 4th
Midlands Breakfast Club - Sunday 5th March
Nature Watch with Shropshire Wildlife Trust - Sunday 19th
Mother's Day (Clocks Go Forward) - Sunday 26th | | | If you, or anyone you know, would love to come and join the friendly and supportive team here at the British Ironworks Centre we currently have the following vacancies:
PA To The Chairman (temporary position)
Accounts Ledger & Administration Clerk (full time)
Copywriter (full time)
Domestic Cleaner (part or full time)
Showroom Assistant (part or full time)
Café Assistant (part or full time)
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