Dear Blogger
I was intending to walk up and talk to the workers on The Hole but people are telling me there is no-one working there today, and rumour has it the road won`t be tarmaced until Wednesday.
I am just passing on what I have been told, has anyone got any OFFICIAL information???
Yoland
Dear Blogger
I have been asked to send details of Ruyton VillageHall Show again - perhaps people have found their runner beans and marrows are growing big enough to enter!
See attached poster and schedule.
Dear Blogger,
A lovely message from Alan Smith who, with his late wife, Anne, has been such a blessing to the community in Ruyton XI Towns for so long. We thank you Alan and send all best wishes for your new life in `The City`.
FAREWELL TO RUYTON XI TOWNS
It was forty years ago that Anne and came to live at Church Cottage, Ruyton XI Towns. We were both in our forties so were able to take on the work that the place demanded – as well as holding down full time employment. As we didn't frequent The Dog, some thought us, 'standoffish', no so, we simply didn't have the time – or spare money.
Through church attendance we came to know quite a number of people and later, were able to involve ourselves in village life. Both of us trod the boards with RATS, straight plays and pantomime, 'Oh yes we did'.
For a number of years I was a Church Warden and Anne, after her retirement, a Licenced Reader.
We loved living in Ruyton, not only for its location but because of its friendly people.
The years continued to move on and in April 2021 my dearest Anne died of cancer. Shortly after I was diagnosed with sciatica and emphysema. This has not only made getting about painful and tiring but led me to realise that, at my age, living in Church Cottage, with its large garden and the maintenance needed, was no longer viable.
With the property sold, subject to contract, I shall be moving out on the 1st August. Initially to a rented flat, but then to a retirement apartment that I am in the process of purchasing, in Stiperstones Court, Abbey Foregate. It will be nearer to my daughter, it has the facilities needed and means that I won't need to drive all the time.
I will really miss living in Ruyton XI Towns and thank you all for your friendship and kindness over the years.
With best wishes to you all,
ALAN SMITH
Dear Blogger
Does anyone want 24 white & 8 brown foolscap envelopes which appear to have bought by mistake to send out copies of Roger & Yoland`s autobiography.
Please take them away!
Dear Blogger
Message from Heather Hidden, Oswestry & Borderlands Historical Archeology Society
The outstanding brief video history of Oswestry, researched and written by John Pryce-Jones and narrated by Samantha Jones for the Oswestry Heritage Action Zone project, has already been viewed by over 2000 people. It lasts for about 12 minutes and can be accessed on the following link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vw6gjrOhss
Dear Blogger
Many many thanks to Maggie Lokier who has given us more depressing roads closed news!
Dear Blogger
Yes, it has been closed since around 10.30 and I should have let you know before - but I am afraid I am heartily fed up with our road closures.
I have been watching the number of cars which have cheerfully driven from Baschurch and then driven back, after presumably, a 10point turn on a narrow part of the road.
Why do they think the rules don`t apply to them?
Happy motoring
Dear Blogger
Message from Joanna Gears
FABRIC BASKET MAKING @ The Workshop on the Cliffe
Dear Blogger
Message from David Shearan
WILDFLOWER MEADOW AT BRIDGE FIELD, PLATT BRIDGE Some of you may have noticed that the meadow was cut this weekend. It was almost certainly a
little early because pollinators were still taking advantage of the remaining flowers. This was
more a matter of convenience because Dave Peate was out with his magic mower cutting paths at
the Spinney and he may not have been able to find the time later on. The good thing is that
many of the wildflowers had already produced seed heads so these will have been returned to
the soil. The meadow has an inherent problem which is the richness of the soil. This means that docks are
petty dominant and the wildflowers can struggle to compete. There was a suggestion that some of
the topsoil could be removed and replaced with poorer subsoil and this will be explored for next
year. In the meantime the cuttings from the recent mowing will need to be removed soon to prevent
them further enriching the soil. Volunteers anyone?
Dear Blogger
Message from Trevor Allison - many thanks to Trevor, especially for the additional information about the other road works.
As you will have gathered the situation is NOT as expected as the road closure has not yet begun, for reasons as yet unknown! WHEN the road is closed the bus will do as described in previous email, and it will be a minibus. SO the ONLY place in the village you will be able to catch the bus is the CROSS, and the buses going in the Oswestry direction will run anything up to half an hour late, while the ones going to Shrewsbury should be on time from the CROSS but take anything up to half an hour longer to get to Shrewsbury. The bus company is trying to do its best, but it is NOT helped by the current road closure between Prescott and Walford Heath and is therefore going by the longer and narrower Yeaton route. In addition the current roadworks in Shrewsbury on the approach to the railway station means the traffic can be queueing from the Coton Hill traffic lights all the way along Coton Hill to the railway bridge.
This is all the result of the Traffic Planners being overwhelmed by the current rash of 'improvement' schemes and repairs. If you want to complain to anyone I suggest you got to the top and e-mail Lesley Picton; there is nothing else sensible we can do.
Hugo at the Old Top Shop is keeping an eye on the work and will let me know when the road is actually closed to traffic.
Ruth at Cafe Eleven says we can get information on all road works from this link https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/roads-and-highways/road-network-management/interactive-roadworks-map/interactive-roadwork-map-all-works/
Dear Blogger
I have had an enquiry about the bus services during the closure of the Brownhill this week, so I contacted Tanat Valley Bus Company.
It is now 2pm on Monday 22nd but the traffic is moving as normal along the Brownhill. If anyone knows if there are workmen mending a culvert and when the traffic will be stopped, please let me know and I can spread the information.
You would think it was the job of someone in authority to keep the village informed about this sort of thing, rather than leaving it to a little old B&B lady!
Many thanks to Tanat Valley for this information
Bus Services this week
The main B4397 through Ruyton XI Towns will be closed from 22 Jul to 26 July 2024.
This is a Full Closure to repair a collapsed culvert.
From Oswestry, the 576 can run as far as The Cross, Ruyton XI Towns.
From Shrewsbury, the 576 can run as far as Admiral Duncan, Baschurch.
Diversion would be:
From The Cross, Ruyton XI Towns: return to Shotatton, A5 South, Left at Wolfshead Roundabout, Left after Nescliffe Village Hall, through Great Ness, through Little Ness, through Milford, turn left to Admiral Duncan, Baschurch, turn around to continue on route..
From the Admiral Duncan, Baschurch: return and turn right for Milford Road, through Milford, through Little Ness, through Great Ness, turn right through Nescliffe, turn right onto A5, turn right at Shotatton, to the Cross, Ruyton XI Towns, turn around to continue on route.
The B5067 Walford Heath to Shrewsbury Road Baschurch, is closed, this is in place between 09:30-16:00 22 July to 24 July 2024.
The diversion route will be via Yeaton in both direction at these times.
We are also experience challenges entering Shrewsbury as a result of the traffic lights.
So delays a possible:
For the diversion dates there will be an adjusted timetable:
We appreciate your patients at this time.
Dear Blogger
OSWESTRY - WHERE ENGLAND MEETS WALES
We are so lucky to live here where so much goes on for locals as well as tourists.
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Dear Blogger
The The Tourist Information Centre is moving to Oswestry Market so will be open on Market days.
You don`t have to be a tourist to make use of the TIC - they are a mine of information, books, leaflets on local attractions and gifts. Please pay them a visit in Oswestry Market Hall and learn more about your local town.
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