Opening of Oswestry Maona Cinema

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Message from Maona Oswestry Film Society

Please support and help Maona Cinema opening news

The new Maona cinema has announced it plans to open its doors for the first time on Saturday July 12. The intention is to show films Thursday-Sunday, with a mix to suit all tastes. The initial film programme will be announced soon. In  the meantime, we're happy to pass on this open letter from Maona's Holly Maries (pic 1), initially sent to the volunteers at the old Kinokulture cinema but which could be of interest to all of us eager to see a proper community cinema returning to Oswestry..... My name is Holly and I am taking on the role of Duty Manager at the Maona cinema. I'm looking forward to setting up the cinema to be all ship shape for the opening in July 2025. There is lots to do, including cleaning and painting, and we are looking for people to get involved throughout June. "I am also hoping that some of you may be interested in volunteering again as a steward for the films,   If any of these roles sound like something that you would like to get involved with, please do get in touch with me at holly@maonacinema.com. Many thanks, Holly. This is from Ruth and Ian, who ran the former Kinokulture cinema: "We wish Tatenda Jamera & Holly Maries all the best for the future and hope that some of you may find the time to join them in some way."

In the meantime, OFS continues at the Hermon Please support the Oswestry Film Society in our final days at the Hermon, as we aim to help Maona with opening costs THIS WED, JUN 11 - THE LAST SHOWGIRL (15): Pamela Anderson (pic 2) is excellent as the seasoned showgirl facing a late-life crisis as her show is about to close. WED JUN 18 - HOLY COW (5): Coming-of-age comedy drama about a teenage boy trying to save the his family's struggling farm by winning a cheese-making competition - by fair means or foul. WED JUN 25 - ANORA (18): We're delighted to bring you the film that swept the board at the recent Oscars. A young escort's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. His family isn't happy!  The Hermon has a licensed cafe-bar. All films start 7.30pm. Tickets can be pre-booked at www.oswestryfilmsociety.com.

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Park Hall Countryside Experience coming events

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Message from Farmer Richard at Park Hall - just the place the little ones

Bring on the Summer! Thank you to everyone who came to Jurassic Week - we hope you enjoyed all the dinosaur fun on offer. Our next event will be the summer holidays - bringing you a different theme every week, and we have new ones this year! ?? 19th - 27th July -  Dino Week featuring a new robotic dinosaur which we believe is the first of its type in the UK! ????? 28th July - 3rd August - Let's Get Physical with children's fun fitness classes and movement around the farm ?? 4th - 10th August - Bee Amaized featuring the live Bee Knees Show and the opening of Maisy's Maize Maze  ?? 11th - 17th August - Science Week with Grandolph the Wizard  ?? 18th - 24th August - Birdie Week featuring Shropshire Falconery's live displays ?? 25th - 31st August - Bop and Pop with a silent disco and junior disco with games Until then, Park Hall is open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am - 5pm with plenty to explore on the farm. Tickets are cheaper when you buy them online in advance.

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15% OFF this June We are offering 15% off all June tickets when purchased online at www.parkhallfarm.co.uk. Just enter the discount code JUNE15 - but be quick as there are a limited number of tickets available!

School Trips Does your local school know that Park Hall can accommodate school visits? We can provide a hands-on experience where children can visit the animals, learn more about farming, have a Victorian School lesson, and visit World War One trenches and the Iron Age Roundhouse. We can create the perfect itinerary to support their curriculum. Please pass on this email so they can learn more!

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Thanks again to everyone who visited us during half term. See you down on the farm very soon, From Farmer Richard, the farm team and all the animals ??????????????????

Coffee morning now in Victoria Rooms

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Message from Margaret L

Church Coffee Morning

This will now be held in the Victoria Rooms due to the likelihood of bad weather.  Amended poster attached.

Dumbells & weights free to a good home

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Message from Trish Allen, bridge end.

A free set of dumbbells to a good home.  Consisting of 2  bars and a selection of weights.

Recipient collects please!

Contact Yoland in the first instance .

An Evening with Tony Stanton Accoustic music @ Little Ness

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Message from Christina Russell, Little Ness

AN EVENING WITH TONY STANTON Accoustic music at Little Ness Village Hall 27th June

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Tomato plants

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We have a few tomato plants going spare.

2 Gardeners Delight - everyone should find a space for these super sweet `dolly tomatoes`,

1 Shirley

I look forward to hearing from you,

Donations for the charities supported by the NGS in the box in the garage.

Oswestry Open Studios & Arts Trail

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Message forwarded by Ingrid Knowles Oswestry net

Oswestry OPEN STUDIOS & ART TRAIL - 7-8 June & 14-15 June

Shropshire Star Headline News - Brownhill House Garden

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If you have done,

Thank you for visiting Brownhill House Garden and the charities supported by the National Gardens Scheme.

I don`t know how many people in Ruyton and surrounding area take the Shropshire Star but a heck of a lot of people either saw the newspaper or looked at the website, and decided to visit our garden.

Thanks to Steve Leath, Sh Star photographer, we were headline news on the front page on the Saturday - see attached, and his video of the garden `went viral` as I believe the expression is.

On Sunday 18th we had 100 more visitors than the expected 50-60 and on Tuesday we had double the expected 40-50 we expected - Monday was a busy day making another 100 muffins!   And our neighbours still only had 12 parking places in their field - chaos was the only way to describe the cars arriving and then going out again and parking round the village.

So, if you have done, thank you for supporting Brownhill House Garden.

We have a Dutch Garden Group visiting on 18th June and

Our last opening this year is on Tuesday 24th June.

Yoland
   

WI Pub Night tomorrow, 4th June

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Message from Margaret L.

WI PUB NIGHT tomorrow, 4th June - see attached poster

Coffee morning 7th June

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Message from Pat Paddock,

Friends of John the Baptist Church

COFFEE MORNING - 7th June see attached poster

Bedding & veg plants for sale at Brownhill House

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We have a surfeit of bedding plants here at Brownhill House.  Usual arrangement - let me know what you want and I will put them out in front of the garage - donations in the box in the garage.  For more information just google!

Cineraria Silver Dust - these are very small but I find they get through the winter and then cut hard back for another year.

9 Zinnia, Lilliput

4 Ricinis, Impala

12 Mirabilis Marvel of Peru

5 Dahlia, Red Skin mixed

9 Ipomea, climber Grandpa Otts

Cucumber, Pasandra

Sprouting broccoli, Rudolph

Exciting news about Oswestry Cinema July Opening

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Message from Oswestry Cinema

July opening plans for new Oswestry cinema Tatenda Jamera from Maona Art recently addressed the OFS audience with newly-appointed cinema manager Holly Maries (pic 1) to share more of his plans for bringing regular film screenings back to Oswestry.  He explained that the legal side of things had slowed progress towards this point, but he's looking forward to showing films Thursday-Sunday, with a varied mix from blockbusters to classics, foreign offerings to children's films - and to bringing popular National Theatre Live events back to Oswestry. He paid tribute to the Film Society for keeping film nights going, and has asked them to be involved in the programming schedule. The OFS's James Bond said: "I'd like to pay a special thank you to the Hermon, which has been such a welcoming and friendly venue for us, but now we look forward to an exciting new chapter in Oswestry cinema." We'll share more with you as we know it.  Also....  In the meantime, please continue to support us at the Hermon, as financially we want to help Maona with its opening costs as much as we can.  THIS WED, JUN 4 - MICKEY 17 (15) - Black comedy (pic 2) from the director of the Oscar-winning Parasite director - also an anti-Trump/Musk satire. "Eerily cheery" - Guardian WED JUN 11 - THE LAST SHOWGIRL (15) - A mature Pamela Anderson in fantastic form as a seasoned Las Vegas showgirl whose career and life are rapidly declining. WED JUN 18 - HOLY COW (15) - French comedy-drama about a teenager who tries to save his family farm - by fair means or foul. WED JUN 25 - ANORA (18) - the film that swept the board at the recent Oscars. A young escort's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. His family isn't happy! Turning fairy-tale Cinderella lore upside down, Anora will make you laugh yet still break your heart.  More details and tickets via the button below - or via www.oswestryfilmsociety.com Find Out More

LADS summer production from 6th June, various venues

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Message from Llanymynech Amateur Dramatic Society

OPENING THIS FRIDAY: IN TENTS A play about families and camping... Buy Tickets A heartfelt, funny, and painfully honest journey through the tangled web of family life, 'In Tents' spans two decades of memories, missteps, and moments of connection. Set against the backdrop of a changing Britain, it follows Charlotte and Paul as they grow up — from childhood squabbles to the bruises of young adulthood — alongside parents who are trying, and often failing, to understand them. Through camping disasters, kitchen table arguments, and tearful confessions, 'In Tents' explores the gap between generations and the courage it takes to be vulnerable. Seamlessly shifting through time, this production blends humor, music, and deeply resonant drama into an unforgettable theatrical experience. First premiered at Theatre on the Steps, Bridgnorth. Written and Directed by Keith Clarke Performance Dates: Friday 6 June 2025 19:45 Montford Parish Hall Saturday 7 June 2025 19:45 Pant Memorial Hall Friday 13 June 2025 19:45 Llanymynech Village Hall Saturday 14 June 2025 19:45 Llanymynech Village Hall Sunday 15 June 2025 14:30 Oswestry Senior Citizens Club This production contains strong language and adult themes throughout. There are references to a death caused by a road accident and a drug related suicide and depictions of a funeral and domestic violence. Audience discretion is advised. Recommended for audiences aged 14 and up and accompanied by an adult. ?

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.

Viking Tandem bike for sale

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Viking tandem bike for sale. One owner. Hardly used. £150. Near Ruyton.

Jan Caffey pchaffey@hotmail.co.uk

Cliffe Crafts - Show and Tell The Adult Version

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Something different at Cliffe Crafts

For Sale - Beko under counter freezer

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Message from Jan Snell, Ruyton

FOR SALE "BEKO"  UNDER COUNTER FREEZER EXCELLENT CONDITION NO LONGER NEEDED £45 Collect from Ruyton X1 towns 07989 621 247