Some evets in Oswestry this summer

This information about things to see and do in and around Oswestry come from the Oswestry Borderland Turism Newsletter sent out to we accommodation providers etc.

Did you know?

You may have heard about Oswestry becoming a BID Town? This is a Business Improvement District - an initiative that has been taken up by many towns throughout Britain to improve and develop their town centres.

Some events at the British Ironworks Centre.

Proms in the Park 10th June, a fabulous summers evening spectacular, come and enjoy a glass of prosecco with strawberries served on beautifully landscaped lawns, whilst being enchanted by the one and only Wrexham Symphony Orchestra.

Penny Farthing Race 18th June, the day will consist of 6 races, this unique and wonderful event will be great fun for all ages. 

Transport Rally 15th July, Last year's transport rally was a roaring success, we had over 500 vehicles in attendance

Hot Air Balloon Festival 26th-28th August, In collaboration with Lindstrand Balloons, supporting Nightingale Hospice

Exciting events in Oswestry to put in your diary.

Charity Market – 2^nd June – 9am until 3pm
Ifton Brass – 4^th June – 2pm until 4pm Cae Glas Park.
Shropshire Produce Market – 17^th June
Chill Out Sunday – 18^th June – 2pm until 4pm Cae Glas Park.
Artisan Market - 30^th June – 9am until 3pm
Porth-y-waen Silver Band – 2^nd July – 2pm until 4pm Cae Glas Park.
Oswestry Food and Drink Festival – 15^th & 16^th July
TNS Fun Day – 15^th July – 10am until 3pm Cae Glas Park
Reggae Music Day – 16^th July – 12pm until 7pm Cae Glas Park.
Artisan Market - 28^th July – 9am until 3pm
Guide Dog Event – 4^th August – 9am until 3pm
Oswestry Street Band – 6^th August – 2pm until 4pm Cae Glas Park.
Antique Market –11^th August – 9am until 3.30pm
Charity Fun Day – 12^th August – 9am until 3pm Cae Glas Park
Shropshire Produce Market – 19^th August - 9am until
Artisan and Vintage Market - 25^th August – 9am until 3pm

An Evening with Terry Waite

Riv Carter from Fron Frys has let us know about an evening you may be interested in.

Sunday 2nd.July 2017.

7 pm. Oliver Jones Memorial Hall.Dolywern LL20 7AA

Tickets £10-00 including refreshments available from The New Glyn Valley Tramway and Industrial Heritage Trust,New Road Glyn Ceiriog.LL20 7AA

or Edwin Lambert 016991 7112842.

Walkers are Welcome

The next walk will be held on June 10th and will be a 33 mile challenge walk, the Oswestry Round. For more information please visit http://www.oswestryround.co.uk/events.html
For further information please contact Liz Evans on 01743 255068 or email Liz.Evans@shropshire.gov.uk

Have you ever thought of doing B&B or letting out self catering accommodation?

The Pink Book from Visit England

The Pink Book is a great source of information for all accommodation providers. It gives details of legislation and also has templates to help with Risk asessments, Health and safety and all sorts of need to know info aout running your own hospitality business, it is available on line but you can now buy a printed copy. 
 

The fully updated 9^th edition of the Pink Book: Legislation for tourist accommodation is now available to purchase. 

Buy your copy online now: https://www.visitbritain.org/pink-book/buy-printed-copy-pink-book
 
Oswestry Guided Tours
Our regular tours of Oswestry are now underway.The cost is £2.50 per adult and 50p per child.The tours run every Saturday until the end of September. These tours are a great way for visitors to get to know the town and are interesting for locals to learn more about where we live.

We would love to have more guides so if you or anyone you know would like to share their knowledge of the history of Oswestry Town, please get in touch with Karen or Elly.

Book in the family, friends or your WI

Whittington Castle Events

4th June             Whittington Medieval Guild
11th                     June Car Boot Sale
18th June             The House of the Blackstar - 1940s Day
24th-25th June     Knights in Battle
July 29th & 30th   Multi Period Event.
6th August             Car Boot Sale
13th August          Teddy Fundraising Day.
27th August          Car Boot Sale
August 28th          Village Vintage Fete .
 

The BVA was established in 1999 to provide an informal network offering support and information to artists living in and around the Shropshire border town of Oswestry in the UK. The group holds regular meetings, part social part 'talking shop', and puts on several annual events. The Open Studios will be held over the weekends of June 10th-11th & 17th -18th, a great opportunity to see local artists at work. Come and meet the artists involved at Willow Gallery on 3rd June from 2-4pm.

 

 

Wem Sweet Pea Show

Our Wem Show is on the 15th and 16th July in the Stanier Hall with a large Marquee at the Adams School by kind permission of the Head Teacher and her team.   
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Sunday  10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sale of Blooms 4. p.m. 
Admission to the Show £3.  Membership £3.
Refreshments in the Ruscoe Centre all Day both days.
Wheelchair access to all areas & Amenities, undercover and on site.
Only disabled parking at the venue.  Town Centre parking £1.80 all day, Sunday Free. (at time of printing!)
 
Wem Sweet Pea Show

Schedules of our show are available now, an A5 s.a.e. will guarantee your copy.   There are over seventy classes to suit all, from Experts with 1,000's to the absolute Novice with a few plants up the trellis.   A special section to display varieties with outstanding perfume bred by Henry Eckford V.M.H., in Wem pre 1910 and a large Floral Art section and a number of Children's classes.   Our stand in the Marquee will include seeds of these varieties together with cultural instructions, any amount of advice on growing and showing, an opportunity to join the society,  Sweet pea decorated China, Greeting Cards, Book marks, Fridge Magnets and Jewellery & stocking fillers.  Many stalls will include Perennial Plants, Vegetables, Crafts, Preserves, Collectables, Jewellery and many more.  Wem traders, also included, will compete for best decorated premises.

SWEENEY GIN FEST 2017 21st July 2017 - 23rd July 2017 Sweeney Gin Fest 2017 is our biggest event of the year! Join Sweeney Hall for our second Gin Festival, celebrating one of our favourite drinks with live music, food, and of course a well stocked bar. Sweeney Gin Fest 2017 takes place on 21st, 22nd & 23rd July, take part in the weekend fun – bask in the sunshine in the spacious grounds surrounding Sweeney Hall, enjoy a refreshing drink on the terrace, and just make the most of the time with your friends and loved ones. We know that you can never guarantee fab weather all day, but we've got it covered with a marquees, making sure the Gin Festival goes ahead rain or shine. We will be serving a BBQ amongst other food so no-one goes hungry, and fireworks on Friday & Saturday night and the incredible Total Chaos closing the event on Sunday. Our team have been diligently testing the finest selection of gins, mixers, and all the accompaniments you may require – with the top picks making it through to the Sweeney Hall gin bar. For non gin lovers, don't worry, on the day there will be a selection of bars on-site including one serving lovely sale from local brewery Stone House Brewery so there is something for everyone The event tickets are £10.00 per day which includes a gin , just leave the car at home so you can make the most of the occasion – book in to our luxury accommodation, or our team will happily arrange a taxi for you if you prefer! Timings: Friday 21st – 3pm to midnight Saturday 22nd – 12pm to midnight Sunday 23rd 12pm to 10pm

 

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