Halloween events at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

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Spooky Fun at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings this Halloween

Spooky Halloween Half Term Join us this Halloween for a spooky family adventure at the historic Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings! ?? Molly the Trainee Witch: Help Molly create the perfect potion and discover if she finally has what it takes to become a fully-fledged witch in this live show! 30 and 31 October. ?? Creepy Crafts: Get creative with some hands-on Halloween fun! Perfect for families and little ghouls, drop in to The Stables, 30 and 31 October. ?? Dragon on the Hill Tours: Unlock the hidden secrets of the Flaxmill Maltings while Molly shares the story of the Dragon on the Hill, 1 November.

Thois week at Hermon Arts

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Message from Hermon Arts - This week`s Programme of music  at Hermon Arts

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This week at Hermon Tomorrow night the rescheduled Igloo Hearts gig is happening. With support from Mike from Mechanical Owl Please join us for an unforgettable gig. Friday 4th October 2024 19:30 Tickets A Different Thread are back for a new show on Saturday night. With support from local singer, songwriter Amanda. And maybe a little surprise. Saturday 5th October 2024 19:30 Tickets Wednesday nights are movie night every week at Hermon. This Wednesday we have Back To Black with Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse. Wednesday 9th October 2024 19:30 Tickets Thursday night sees the return of legendary guitarist and songwriter Quint Starkie plus special guest. Thursday 10th October 2024 19:30 Tickets Rounding out the week we have Soulful melodies, timeless stories from Hannah Scott. Friday 11th October 2024 19:30 Tickets Chapel St, Oswestry SY11 1LF, UK Chapel Street, Oswestry, UK Share on social Check out our website

Local History Soc. 9 Oct Snailbeach Lead mine

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Message from Margaret L.

Ruyton XI Towns  Local History Society October Meeting 9th October

SHROPSHIRE LEADMINES TRUST - SNAILBEACH LEAD MINE

WI Talk on Eglantyne Jebb founder of Save The Children

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Message from Margaret L.

WI October meeting, talk on Eglantyne Jebb from Ellesmere, founder of Save the Children

Fish food for outdoor pond fish

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Fish food for whales or goldfish!

See attached picture of fish food I bought for our pond  goldfish but they don`t like it, even though two pet shops say they should.  So we have reverted to fish flakes which they definitely prefer.

So this bag of fish food for pond fish is here for the taking.  Email to say when you want o pick it up.

Yoland

Oswestry Film Society - Films showing October to December

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Message from James Bond at Oswestry Film Society

Keeping cinema alive in Oswestry October sees start of showing four films a month The OFS are delighted to welcome on board our additional film programmers. We will still bring you the best films we can, but It means the range, topics, themes and genres can grow. Forthcoming screenings are listed below. And of course, the best way to watch a film is on the big screen, in company, and in a welcoming environment - and that's what the Oswestry Film Society will always provide in the absence of a full-time cinema in town. Our new schedule up to Christmas:    This coming week: Wed Oct 2 - First Man (12A) Wed Oct 9 - Back To Black (15) Wed Oct 16 - Funny Cow (15) Wed Oct 23 - The Fall Guy (12A) Wed Nov 6 - Jackie (15) Wed Nov 13 - Wilding (PG) + post-film Q&A) Wed Nov 20 - Typist Artist Pirate King (12A) Wed Nov 27 - Outrun (15) Wed Dec 4 - A Royal Night Out (12A) Wed Dec 11 - Thelma (12A) Wed Dec 18 - Finding Your Feet (12A) The background plus trailers to all these films can be found on the OFS website (see below). All films at the Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, 7.30pm. The venue is fully accessible, and has a licensed cafe-bar. Tickets £8 on the door, or via www.oswestryfilmsociety.com/buy-tickets AND PLEASE SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS: 1. Adam our projectionist invites you to the Designs In Mind art studio's first open day - Monday Sep 30, 10-1. (17a Cross St, Oswestry). www.designsinmind.co.uk 2. The Attfield Theatre starts a week-long run from the same day - the black comedy 'Natural Causes.' www.attfieldtheatre.co.uk 3. Our hosts, Hermon Arts, put on excellent music shows. Next up are the superb Igloo Hearts on Fri Oct 4. www.hermon-arts.org.uk  Find Out More

Ruyton XI Towns History website - The Victoria Rooms

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Ruyton XI Towns History Website https://www.eleventowns.uk/history.html

Anyone who is interested in the history of our village will find loads of articles on this website.  I was a bit lax about adding more stories last winter as I was busy on our autobiography, but this winter I am fired up and am working on several articles on all sorts of subjects.

The first of the new articles is 

 THE VICTORIA READING ROOMS which you will find under Houses and Buildings.

I hope you enjoy reading the articles about Ruyton XI Towns in https://www.eleventowns.uk/history.html

Children`s Halloween Party at Ruyton Village Hall

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Message from Carol, Village Hall Committee

Grand Children`s Halloween Party - Saturday 25th October

Please put on a wall, fence, gate, door or even a notice board near you

Please support our village Hall

Booka Bookshop, Oswestry, coming events this autumn

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Message from Booka Bookshop, Oswestry

Coming events this Autumn

September 2024

Welcome to our September Newsletter! Happy Autumn everyone! We have a plethora of upcoming events this season...

Café Booka Take a look at our Autumn Café menu. Pop in for a bite or two whilst you discover your next read - takeaway available!

OSWESTRY An Evening with Amy Jeffs – Saints: A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and Magic Amy Jeffs, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Storyland and Wild talks about her new book Saints, delving deep into the history of Britain's past through the tales that captured the medieval imagination.

OSWESTRY An Afternoon with Liane Moriarty – Here One Moment Liane Moriarty, author of bestselling phenomenon Big Little Lies comes a compelling novel of family and fate, as a mysterious old woman shows confusion and paranoia in the lives of a disparate group of individuals.

LIVERPOOL An Evening with Tim Spector – The Food For Life Cookbook Bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed and Food for Life, Tim Spector, talks about his new book The Food For Life Cookbook

OSWESTRY An Evening with John Lewis-Stempel – England: A Natural History Highly acclaimed nature writer John Lewis-Stempel as he talks about his new book England: A Natural History.

LIVERPOOL An Evening with Ian Rankin – Midnight and Blue From the iconic crime writer and number one bestseller Ian Rankin comes a brand new John Rebus thriller, Midnight and Blue.

OSWESTRY Sunday Crafternoon – Vlad The Fabulous Vampire Join us for a fang-tastic afternoon of crafting and creativity with Vlad the vampire.

OSWESTRY An Evening with Tracy Chevalier – The Glassmaker Join us for an evening with Tracy Chevalier, the globally bestselling author of Girl With a Pearl Earring, as she talks about her new book The Glassmaker.

CHESTER An Evening with Jodi Picoult – By Any Other Name We are delighted to be working with Linghams Booksellers to host this event with Jodi Picoult at Chester Racecourse

OSWESTRY An Evening with Kate Humble – Home Made Join us for an evening with TV presenter, writer and broadcaster Kate Humble as she talks about her latest cookbook Home Made: Recipes from the Countryside.

BRIDGNORTH Book Signing with The Reverend Richard Coles Come and meet The Reverend Richard Coles! Bestselling author, broadcaster and all-around national treasure, the Reverend Richard Coles, will be signing copies his new novella Murder Under The Mistletoe at Booka Bridgnorth on Wednesday 23rd October 1.30 – 2.30pm.

OSWESTRY An Evening with The Reverend Richard Coles – Murder Under The Mistletoe Deja Vu?! Join us for an evening with bestselling author, broadcaster and all-around national treasure, the Reverend Richard Coles, as he talks about his new novella Murder Under The Mistletoe, a cosy Christmas sequel in his Canon Clement series.

OSWESTRY Morning Gift Wrap Workshop with Jane Means Learn to wrap every gift perfectly whatever the shape or occasion in this hands on masterclass with Jane Means.

OSWESTRY Afternoon Gift Wrap Workshop with Jane Means Deja Vu?! Learn to wrap every gift perfectly whatever the shape or occasion in this hands on masterclass with Jane Means

OSWESTRY An Evening with Kate Mosse – The Map of Bones Join us for an evening with bestselling author Kate Mosse to celebrate her new novel The Map of Bones.

WREXHAM David Walliams & Super Sleuth 'Live' Meet David Walliams and celebrate the release of his first ever murder mystery, Super Sleuth.

CHESTER Mackenzie Crook – If Nick Drake Came to My House Mackenzie Crook ; BAFTA award-winning writer, comedian, actor, and director in conversation. A collaboration event with Linghams Booksellers and Chester Storyhouse.

OSWESTRY Karen M. McManus & Jennifer Lynn Barnes – YA Thriller Evening Join us for an unforgettable evening with YA thriller icons Karen M. McManus (One of Us is Lying) and Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Inheritance Games).

CHESTER An Evening with Martin Clunes – Meetings with Remarkable Animals Booka Bookshop and Linghams Booksellers are delighted to present an evening with much loved actor and TV presenter Martin Clunes as he talks 'in conversation' about his new book Meetings with Remarkable Animals.

OSWESTRY An Afternoon with Andrew Ziminski – Church Going: A Stonemason's Guide to the Churches of the British Isles Join star author and stonemason Andrew Ziminski, talking about their new book: Church Going. Enjoy a talk, Q&A, tour of local St Oswald's Church in Oswestry, and book signing at Booka.

CHESTER An Evening with Luke Evans – Boy From the Valleys Booka and Linghams Booksellers are delighted to present an evening with Luke Evans as the hugley popular star of stage and screen talks 'in conversation' about his life and new memoir Boy From the Valleys.

We have two half-term book signings for children and families to enjoy at Booka Oswestry! Join children's author and vet Jess French for a book signing with her latest book The Animal Body Book : An Insider's Guide to the World of Animal Anatomy. TV Presenter Andy Day and powerhouse illustrator Steven Lenton will be visiting Booka to celebrate the publication of the second instalment in the SMASH-HIT dino-tastic magical adventure series: DINO DAD: ICE AGE.

Tell Me Everything - Elizabeth Strout The new novel from the Booker-shortlisted, Pulitzer prize-winning Elizabeth Strout. Tell Me Everything is a hopeful, healing novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world. It's autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer, Lucy Barton, who lives down the road in a house by the sea with her ex-husband, William. Together, Lucy and Bob go on walks and talk about their lives, their fears and regrets, and what might have been. Lucy, meanwhile, is finally introduced to the iconic Olive Kitteridge, now living in a retirement community on the edge of town. Together, they spend afternoons in Olive's apartment, telling each other stories. Stories about people they have known – "unrecorded lives," Olive calls them – reanimating them, and, in the process, imbuing their lives with meaning. Brimming with empathy and pathos, Tell Me Everything is Elizabeth Strout operating at the height of her powers, illuminating the ways in which our relationships keep us afloat. As Lucy says, "Love comes in so many different forms, but it is always love."

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