Qube, August newsletter

Message from Qube, Oswestry.

Latest news and updates from Qube Hello from us all at Qube... This month we are hosting an exhibition of shortlisted entries to our annual Arts Open competition! The exhibition will be running throughout August until 12 September, featuring entries created on the theme of 'Discovery and Exploration'. We've received over 100 entries this year from many talented artists, some exhibiting with us for the first time, others having exhibited since Qube's first Arts Open back in 2010. We're looking for a Finance and a Transport Officer to join our team. Would you like to support your community and make a difference to Oswestry? Find out more online here and give us a call or email for more information. Our social groups are very popular at the moment. We have a waiting list if you would like to get involved in the fun. Just get in touch!  Full details on all our services can be found on our website. Please feel free to call or email us if we can help you or someone you know. You can contact us on 01691 656882 or email info@qube-oca.org.uk. Here is some of our latest news and services…   New Exhibition: Arts Open 2022 Our annual competition and exhibition takes center stage in our gallery until 12th September, showcasing over 60 shortlisted works from artists around the country. Vote for your favourite to win the People's Choice prize, either by popping in or emailing us! Take a look at the online exhibition here.   We're growing! Would you like to join our team? Qube exists to help people stay engaged in their community, promote well-being and reduce loneliness and isolation. We are looking for a Finance Officer (part-time) and a Transport Officer (full-time) to join us. Would you like to make a difference to Oswestry and the surrounding area? See our latest vacancies here... Summer workshops for ages 7-14 Qube is holding a series of Summer workshops as part of the HAF programme. Join us for tennis themed games, arts & crafts and a hot meal! These are FREE for young people receiving Free School Meals and can be booked here. Spaces are available on our website for those not on free school meals for just £5. New exhibition: Beauty of the Moon New to our balcony this month is an exhibition of 12 artworks from returning exhibitor Lisa Lochhead! Her pieces explore the essence of womanhood in a variety of colourful and beautiful forms. Come in and take a look! Find out more here...   Training for community organisations Are you part of a community or voluntary organisation and would like to improve your skills? A range of online training events have been launched to support community groups, voluntary organisations and volunteers within Shropshire. These events are heavily subsidised. See them all and book online here...  Upcoming Exhibition: Get Creative! Show us your creativity! Bring in or send us your artwork to be featured in a exhibition celebrating all things creative. This could be anything from a painting, drawing, poem or short story to photography or knitted socks! All forms of creativity are welcome from all ages and abilities. Get in touch for details.   What is the Community Connectors Network? The Shropshire Community Connectors Network welcomes all organisations, charities and social enterprise working to support our communities. You could be working for a large organisation or be on your own, delivering a local service or community project. Click here for details on how to join... Thinking of volunteering? Qube's Volunteer Centre can help you find a voluntary role to match your needs. We also provide free advertising for charity, social enterprise or community group organisations who need volunteers. Further details can be found here...   We're looking for community car drivers! Would you like to become a community car driver and join our team of volunteers! We provide a vital service for Oswestry, helping those struggling with loneliness and isolation stay connected. Would you like to make a difference to people's lives? Get in touch for more details.  Are you an artist or maker? We're always keen to hear from anyone looking to sell their work with us. Throughout the year Qube has a small shop selling handmade items, from jewellery, textiles and woodwork to ceramics, cards and prints. If you would like information on how to display in our gallery shop, please contact us at art@qube-oca.org.uk. Visit our website

Bus services during Baschurch road closure

Don`t blame Trevor for forgetting the timetable - you should have realised it was I who forgot to attach it!!

Message from Trevor Allison, Ruyton`s footpath and bus guru.

 After a week of travelling on the 'shuttle' every day, I can say that for most of the time it ran reasonably to time, but that Arriva is suffering from a shortage of drivers, and sometimes the 'shuttle' was late, up to 40 minutes on one occasion. You must take the 'shuttle' as far as it can go, which is the bus stop opposite the Nobold turn and quickly walk the 800 metres from there to the roundabout at the south end of Baschurch. The 'ordinary' 576 is attempting to run to the normal timetable, but goes from Wolfshead via the A5 to Montford Bridge, then minor roads via Fitz to the Leaton War Memorial, then up to the Baschurch roundabout and then back and on to Shrewsbury via the normal route.  But the one thing I CANNOT do is guarantee that the connection will be made!

If the shuttle to Baschurch is more than a few minutes late, then the better thing to do is to catch it on its way back to Oswestry, ask it to stop at Shotatton crossroads, and then pick up the Shrewsbury bound X5 by standing on a cable duct cover on the A5, opposite the Ship, and indicating to the X5 driver that you want to catch it.

I attach, hopefully, the 'shuttle' timetable we were sent in EXCEL format.

 But nothing can be guaranteed!

    Kindest regards

Trevor

Bus services during Baschurch road closure

Message from Trevor Allison, Ruyton`s footpath and bus guru.

 After a week of travelling on the 'shuttle' every day, I can say that for most of the time it ran reasonably to time, but that Arriva is suffering from a shortage of drivers, and sometimes the 'shuttle' was late, up to 40 minutes on one occasion. You must take the 'shuttle' as far as it can go, which is the bus stop opposite the Nobold turn and quickly walk the 800 metres from there to the roundabout at the south end of Baschurch. The 'ordinary' 576 is attempting to run to the normal timetable, but goes from Wolfshead via the A5 to Montford Bridge, then minor roads via Fitz to the Leaton War Memorial, then up to the Baschurch roundabout and then back and on to Shrewsbury via the normal route.  But the one thing I CANNOT do is guarantee that the connection will be made!

If the shuttle to Baschurch is more than a few minutes late, then the better thing to do is to catch it on its way back to Oswestry, ask it to stop at Shotatton crossroads, and then pick up the Shrewsbury bound X5 by standing on a cable duct cover on the A5, opposite the Ship, and indicating to the X5 driver that you want to catch it.

I attach, hopefully, the 'shuttle' timetable we were sent in EXCEL format.

 But nothing can be guaranteed!

    Kindest regards

Trevor

Parish Council newsletter

Another message from Lydia Bardsley, Ruyton XI Towns Parish Clerk.

RUYTON XI TOWNS PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER UPDATE

There is still one vacant seat on the Parish Council and the deadline for applications has now been extended until noon on Friday 26th Aug 2022. View co-option advert. View application form. (This contains all the eligibility criteria for being a councillor). Local Councils are the first tier of local government and they are closely connected to and passionate about the communities they serve. Joining the Council is a great way to address local concerns, and make positive changes in the lives of those who live and work in the parish. If you are interested in finding out more about what being a parish councillor involves, please feel free to phone (01691 674742) or email the Clerk, or email the Chairman David Spicer or phone (07506 868466). You can also or contact any of your Councillors if you prefer. Please send all applications to the clerk by noon on Fri 26th Aug 2022. These will be considered by the Council at its next meeting on Tues 6th Sept 2022.   Recent Articles: July Council meeting postponed Update on Casual Vacancies on Parish Council Casual vacancies on the Parish Council 576 bus service during Baschurch-Walford road closure Casual vacancy on Parish Council Copyright © 2022 Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive News and Updates regarding Ruyton XI Towns. Our mailing address is: Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council 11 High Fawr Close Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1TE United Kingdom Add us to your address book

Parish Council vacancy - deadline extended

Message from Lydia Bardsley, Ruyton XI Towns Parish Clerk.

RUYTON XI TOWNS PARISH COUNCIL

CASUAL VACANCY

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOON FRI 26.08.2022

There is still one vacant seat on the Council and the applications deadline has now been extended until noon on Fri Aug 26th. Please see attached advert and application form for more info. The application form includes all the eligibility critieria, but if you have any questions and would like to have an informal chat about what being a councillor involves, please feel free to contact the Chairman David Spicer or Clerk via the contact details on the advert. Please send completed application forms to the clerk by the deadline so these can be considered by the Council at its next meeting on Tues 6th Sept.

Kind regards,

Mrs Lydia Bardsley
Clerk to Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council
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11 High Fawr Close, Oswestry, SY11 1TE
parishclerk@ruytonxitownsparishcouncil.org.uk
01691 674742

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Summer activities & courses for students

Message from Visit Oswestry.

Summer activities & training for students to add to their CV

Oswestry Balloon Carnival on 20th August need volunteers - contact obt@visitoswestry.co.uk

Oswestry Tourism Ambassador Course

Join the FREE course to find out more about Oswestry and surrounding area.  Receive bronze, silverand finally, gold awards and be recognised as an OSWESTRY AMBASSADOR.  Contact obt@visitoswestry.co.uk

Take a Town Tour of historic Oswestry

Message from Visit Oswestry.

Join a TOWN TOUR OF OSWESTRY

https://www.visitoswestry.co.uk/attractions/oswestry-walking-tours/

Stay at home & have a holiday in Oswestry

No need to suffer long journeys, traffic jams or horrendous airport chaos when you live next to Oswestry

Go to https://www.visitoswestry.co.uk/things-to-do-in-oswestry-now/

and enjoy so much going on in the holidays

Baschurch Station Campaign update

Message from Andy Woodethorpe, Baschurch Railway Campaign.

Baschurch Station Campaign Public Consultation Meeting

Friday 15^th July saw the Public Consultation Meeting for the longstanding Baschurch Parish Council led Station Campaign take place at the Corbet School.

An audience of over 250 enjoyed presentations from Andy Woodthorpe – Baschurch Station Campaign lead and Baschurch Parish Council vice-chair, Helen Morgan MP, Professor John Whitelegg, professor in sustainable transport, Dr Nigel G Harris, a world renowned expert in railway planning and Dean Carroll, Shropshire Council cabinet member

Professor Whitelegg said, 'The attendance was as good as or better than any public meeting on a transport policy issue I have seen in 30 years. A very clear sign of massive support for the station re-opening'

Why we need a station –

We have to take development, that is government policy and people want to live here. Baschurch and the surrounding area will continue to grow.

Buses are sporadic and likely to take longer

Roads  - need I say more!

You can't have escaped we that have a climate emergency. There's huge environmental benefits in public transport, which will take vehicles off the road – easing pollution and congestion

The station will present opportunities for education and employment both outwards and inwards. PGL for example, are hugely supportive as they can see how a local station would make travelling of their visitors and staff easier whilst reducing the carbon footprint

And we've had immense local support with many people describing how the station would benefit them

Why we need to act now

The land required for a railway station car park can be provided as part of a proposed development. Previous attempts at re-opening the station have failed because without the provision of parking, the catchment area wasn't large enough . This car park would allow the catchment area to expand to reach 12,000 people.

Shinglers have always been very good developers to work with and provide community benefit as part of their housing schemes. They intend to submit a planning application on the infill land between the Boreatton Fields and Kings Moat developments  - and working with the landowner, will be offering the station car park land as a community benefit following extensive dialogue with the parish council.

This proposed development currently sits outside of the local plan development boundary, so it is likely Shropshire Council planners will object. It will then go to a planning committee to be determined – and that's where your support is needed.

It is very likely the infill land will be included in the local plan when it's next reviewed, in 3-5 years time. But as Shinglers are already working on Boreatton Fields, to develop the adjacent site as a next phase makes far more sense. 

When this land is included in the local development plan, they would be able to secure planning for the development but without the need to offer the additional community benefits currently proposed.

The station car park land already has planning permission for 6 houses. However, Shinglers and the landowner are prepared to offer this land for car parking to provide every chance for the railway station to reopen.

The proposed development will offer double the required standard of affordable homes plus a mix of 1,2,3 and 4 bed dwellings. Shinglers, also have agreed to provide access from Eyton Lane which will the station easier to walk or cycle to for many local residents.

Where do you come in?

We need public support  - YOUR  SUPPORT or the Station Re-Opening will not happen.

Please send your email details to baschurchstationcampaign@baschurchpc.org.uk so we can keep you informed.

When prompted there are some key actions we would like you to take

1 - Comment on the planning application when it comes forward. You can help influence the planners and planning committee. Expected in the next month – we will let you know when

1.  2 – Complete a housing survey. It will be called Right Home, Right Place. It will be useful for this development but also for future housing needs in the local area. It too, will be within the next month.

1. 3 - Late Summer - There will be a railway survey to ascertain usage

We can also be found on Facebook – Baschurch Railway Station Campaign