Willow Gallery Winter Craft Fair

Dear Blogger,

Message from Willow Gallery, Oswestry

WILLOW GALLERY Oswestry Update November 2023 View this email in your browser Lots to see and buy – including one-of-a-kind sculpture, ceramics, hand-woven textiles, soft decorations and other needlecraft, fashion accessories, glass art and mixed media; also books by local authors Free event – All welcome  All our makers are happy to explain their art or craft Designer/weaver SUE CHRISTIAN at work on her handloom PAUL JENKINS is an expert in the art of Raku Local authors share their creations Also see our current exhibition featuring over 60 artists – and browse our shop, with hundreds of creative works to chose from   Café open throughout the day  serving tasty food and treats – excellent tea and coffee too CONTACT US Tel: 01691 657575 email: willowgalleryoswestry.gmail.com Website: willowgalleryoswestry.org Facebook: Willow Address: 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1AD Gallery & café open: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm (café last orders 3.30pm) Closed: Sundays/Mondays/Bank Holidays Editor: Hilary Moorcroft November 2023 FORWARD TO A FRIEND

Road closure Wednesday or Thursday - who knows

Dear Blogger,

Road closure

Yes, I know, I know, but for once it is not my fault! Wednesday 2nd November is what it says in the letter so we are all confused, especiall Shropshire Highways.  See attached page one of the letter to prove I am innocent, for a change!

I will wait and see,

Yoland

Road closure on Brownhill Wednesday 2nd November

Dear Blogger,

Letter from Shropshire Highways.

Road closure for `lining work`. Apparently this is to write things on the B4397 along the brownhill to just before the mini roundabout.

This part of the road will be CLOSED on this Wednesday 2nd November between 9.30am and 4pm

"Should you have any queries or wish to discuss any of the plans please ring 0345 678 006.  Full details of work to be carried out can be found on https://one.network"

Tickets on sale for RATS production of PETER PAN

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Message from Claire Trickett, RATS

Tickets now on sale for RATS latest panto production

PETER PAN

See attached poster for details

RATS BINGO 18th November

Dear Blogger,

Message from Claire Trickett, RATS

RATS Charity BINGO Saturday 18th November - see attached poster for details

RATS popular BINGO, 18th November

Dear Blogger,

Message from Claire Trickett, RATS

RATS Charity BINGO Saturday 18th November - see attached poster for details

Local History Society november meeting The History of Dance

Dear Blogger,

Message from Margaret Lycett

Ruyton XI Towns Local History Society 8th November talk by Maggie Love on

THE HISTORY OF DANCE

GRANTS AVAILABLE Rotary Club of Oswestry

Dear Blogger,

Message from Hazel Yates, Shotatton.

The Rotary Club of Oswestry invites applications for grant funding from local sports and arts groups with the closing date being 17th November.

Details can be found on the advert attached or from their website

https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=923508&ClubID=1091

North West Relief Road Meeting at Shire Hall, 31st October

Dear Blogger,

Messaage from Nick Bardsley, Shropshire Councillor for Ruyton XI Towns and Baschurch

There are many local residents who oppose the building of the new road – but there are many too who would like the project to go ahead. Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council has voted to support the proposal.

I think it's very important that the voice of the supporters is heard, so I will be at the Planning Committee next week and have registered to speak. I will be making sure that the views of supporters and the Parish Council are taken into consideration at the Committee.

Kind regards

Nick Bardsley

Shropshire Councillor for Ruyton and Baschurch

 Office: 01743 360333

Mobile: 07795 153137

Message from Trevor Allison, Ruyton XI Towns Parish Councillor

 If you look at the current item on the Shropshire Star web-page you will see why so many opponents are getting hot under the collar about the NWRR Committee meeting, the permitted attendance has been raised to all of 64!

Northwest Relief Road ( NWRR)

At long last it is about to happen.  We have had years of discussion and debate about the rights and wrongs of this project, but now the government have said they will pay for it, so we are on our way, but  are now left with one more hurdle to climb, getting an approval from the Shropshire Northern Planning Committee, who meet to discuss and, hopefully, approve the project on

Tuesday, October 31^st at 2.00 pm in the Shirehall Shrewsbury

 It is important that residents of the village are seen at the meeting, and if possible, their voices should be heard.  To do so you will need to contact Shropshire Council to have permission to attend.

You can do this by following this link:  https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/roads-and-highways/shrewsbury-north-west-relief-road/northern-planning-committee-31-october-2023-information-about-attending-viewing-and-speaking/

 Places in the committee room will be limited so application should be made AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Please come and show your support

Buy tickets now - LADS The Importance of being Ernest -

Dear Blogger,

Mesage from Llanymynech Amateur Dramatic Society

Buy your tickets now for LADS latest production,

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST by Oscar Wilde

You can book tickets for  The Importance of Being Earnest by clicking on the link HERE! or via the QR code on the poster below or reserve by calling Marg Kynaston on 01691 830558 Scroll down for full details of venues, dates, times and prices Just some of our talented cast ...

If you would like information about The LADS' play readings and/or workshops just email ladstheatre@gmail.com and we will update your preferences to make sure you receive the information.

An evening with Chris Harris auto journalist & TV presenter

Dear Blogger,

Message from Booka Bookshop, Oswestry.

Booka Bookshop Presents... Tues 7th November 2023, 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ Calling all petrolheads! Join automotive journalist, amateur racing driver and TV presenter Chris Harris as he talks about his new book Variable Valve Timings: Memoirs of a Car Tragic. 'What defines the car-saddo condition is not being able to recall a time when the toy-car-era of your life actually ended. Because for us sufferers, it never does.' Nobody knows cars like Chris Harris does. He calls it 'unhinged geekery', but the rest of the world call it infectious enthusiasm, adrenalin fuelled escapism and rigorous journalistic integrity. And then there are his famous skills at the wheel, from city cars to rally cars, not forgetting the Guinness World Record 3.4km sideways in an electric car. And now for the first time, Harris takes us down the road of his life-long obsession with the automobile – along surprising diversions, around hazards and obstructions, down the fast lane collecting Gs and back to the lock-up to prep the stock. >From the six-year-old who could recite the stats from What Car? magazine to the YouTube car guru whose honest reviews got him banned by Ferrari. From the Scalextric track of his childhood, to podiums as a racing driver out in the world. From behind his garage doors to the floodlit Top Gear studio. Variable Valve Timings brings you an incredibly engaging story of adventure and petrolhead joy, told with wit, warmth and disarming honesty. This book is a true one-off, just like Chris. Chris Harris has worked as a reviewer and columnist for many automotive magazines including Autocar, Evo and Jalopnik. He has been appearing on the BBC's Top Gear since 2016, and became one of the three main presenters in 2017. He also has his own web series Chris Harris on Cars, now hosted by Topgear.com. Variable Valve Timings is his first book. Further Information 01691 662244 | hello@bookabookshop.co.uk | Message via social media

Baschurch Art Club - discover your creativity

Dear Blogger,

Message from Pat Brodie Fraser, Baschurch.

BASCHURCH ART CLUB - discover your creativity on Monday mornings

Phone Ruth - 01939 260 257 - see attached poster

NORTH WEST RELIEF ROAD - Important Message

Dear Blogger,

Message from John Gittins forwarded by Margaret Lycett - my apologies to Margaret as this should have gone out on 18th but I was attending a family funeral in Dorset.

Northwest Relief Road ( NWRR)

At long last it is about to happen.  We have had years of discussion and debate about the rights and wrongs of this project, but now the government have said they will pay for it, so we are on our way, but  are now left with one more hurdle to climb, getting an approval from the Shropshire Northern Planning Committee, who meet to discuss and, hopefully, approve the project on

Tuesday, October 31^st at 2.00 pm in the Shirehall Shrewsbury

 It is important that residents of the village are seen at the meeting, and if possible, their voices should be heard.  To do so you will need to contact Shropshire Council to have permission to attend.

You can do this by following this link:  https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/roads-and-highways/shrewsbury-north-west-relief-road/northern-planning-committee-31-october-2023-information-about-attending-viewing-and-speaking/

 Places in the committee room will be limited so application should be made AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Please come and show your support

John Gittins