Message from Siobhan Shaw at Oswestry Library.
Oswestry Family & Local History Group
Every Monday 10-12 noon - Every Friday 1.30-4pm
Oswestry Family and Local History volunteers run a twice-weekly advice service at Oswestry Library. Teams of trained, knowledgeable volunteers work alongside library staff to help both newcomers and experienced researchers to get the most from the expanded range of resources available. No booking required, just drop in.
Digital Support Weekly Drop In Session
Every Monday afternoon 1-3pm
Join us at the library for a new weekly 'Drop-In' session for digital troubleshooting. If you could use some support with your device or a particular digital task that's giving you trouble, drop in to see us. Library staff and volunteers will be on hand to support with your query, and we encourage people to stay for a cup of tea and share your learning with others. NB: Library staff and digital volunteers cannot support with online banking queries. For these, you must contact your bank.
Free - No need to book. Open to all ages and abilities. Just come along and bring your device. If you feel you could provide help to others as a Digital volunteer, please contact us, we're keen for all the help we can get!
If you are over 65 years of age and seeking support to learn digital skills from scratch, contact us and we can refer you onto the waiting list for our 10 week course to get you started.
Shropshire Local Drop-In
Thu 13 & Tue 25 April 10-2pm
Your Shropshire Local team is coming to the library. Please come to see them where they will help you access Shropshire Council services, such as Blue badge applications, Concessionary Travel cards and so on.
Free, no need to book.
Dungeons and Dragons
Usually 2nd Saturday every month [8 April]
We are delighted to be welcoming the Shropshire Dungeon Master back for more Saturdays at the library filled with magic and adventure! New players welcome, no experience required. Under 16s game in the morning, over 16s in the afternoon.
Booking is essential. To book for these games, or for more information, contact the Dungeon Master direct, either on his Facebook Page (@shropshireDM) or by telephoning 07454797995
Board Game Café
Saturday 15 April 10-1pm
A free board gaming session suitable for all ages! Come along and try out something new.
Free, no need to book.
Rhyme Time at the Library!
Every Monday 2-2.30pm
Half an hour of nursery rhymes and singing, suitable for under 5s. No need to book.
Story Time at the Library!
Every Wednesday 10.30am.
A free story session aimed at pre-school children. No need to book.
Lego at the Library
Every Thursday 3.15-4.15pm Every Saturday 11am-2pm
Self-guided Lego play! Free of charge Suitable for all ages (children require parental supervision)
No booking required, just drop in!
Hearing Loss Support Hubs
Usually 1st Wednesday every month
Hearing aid support Hub run by NHS trained volunteers. Usually the first Wednesday of every month. Battery changes and hearing aid cleaning.
Booking is now essential for this, please contact the Hearing Loss Support Service on 01743 342168 or email shls@community-resource.org.uk to confirm dates and make an appointment.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp (with Dave Andrews)
Wed 26 Apr 11-12noon
In this talk our Reader/Writer in Residence, Dave Andrews, recalls his trek to the famous Base Camp in Nepal where the first successful expedition set off for the summit of Everest in 1953. He mentions the wonderful Nepali people he met and his encounters with Brian Blessed, who was making his final, unsuccessful attempt to reach the top, and with Fergie (Sarah Ferguson), Duchess of York. The struggles with altitude sickness, crossing the dangerous Khumbu glacier and a terrifying flight in a light aeroplane from Kathmandu are just some of the many adventures Dave will describe.
Free but please book your place. Refreshments provided (donations welcome)
Carer's Support Drop in
Thu 27 April 10.30-12.30
Did you know that there is an open Carer's Support Drop in at the library, usually on the fourth Thursday of every month? If you are a carer for someone you can seek support and advice from Shropshire Council's Carer Support team here. You do not need to book, just come along.
Contact Shropshire Carers support line on 01743 341995 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or email: Shropshire.Carers@shropshire.gov.uk
......................................
Thank you for your support, and as always if you would like to be removed from this mailing, just let me know.
Best regards,
Siobhan Shaw CMgr MCMI
say: shi-vawn shaw (she/her)
Branch Manager Oswestry Library SY11 1JN
Shropshire Libraries, Culture, Leisure & Tourism Services, Place Directorate
01743 250351 (01743 255394 direct)· siobhan.shaw@shropshire.gov.uk
For events and activities in libraries across Shropshire visit Shropshire Libraries
