Ruby Jones, a former WAAF sergeant, reflects on her wartime service and the changing roles of women as she approaches her 105th birthday. Oswestry Woman Ruby recalls war days before 105th birthday Ruby Jones was a sergeant. She served during the war in the WAAF. She joined at 21 after leaving her home in Bexhill,…
Willow Street in Oswestry faces a five-day closure from February 17-21 for Severn Trent Water works. Expect delays and plan detour routes. Oswestry Road Closure: Willow Street Work Affects Town Centre Traffic Willow Street shuts down briefly in Oswestry, going Northward, from February 17 to 21. Severn Trent Water needs to do some work there.…
Dimensions Care seeks to convert a Cabin Lane property into a children’s home for vulnerable youth, ensuring compliance with Ofsted guidelines. Children’s Home Plan for Oswestry Cabin Lane House Under Review Oswestry: Dimensions Care wants to change a property on Cabin Lane. The house has parking for five cars and a nice garden area. It’s…
A Powys-raised farmer’s dairy herd achieved a UK record at auction, with impressive sale prices and high-quality cattle. Powys-raised Farmer’s Dairy Herd Sets UK Record at Auction Oswestry: A commercial autumn calving Holstein herd was sold recently. Halls auctioneers managed the sale for Guto Lewis and his wife Ellie. They farmed at Frankton Hall, near…
Shropshire Council has approved changes to the Oswestry Innovation Park, aiming to enhance access and attract businesses. Shropshire Council Approves Changes to Oswestry Innovation Park Plans Oswestry: Shropshire Council is making changes to the Oswestry Innovation Park. They decided to shorten the main road and remove some vehicle access points. This is because they don’t…
Check out this stunning barn conversion in Gledrid, perfect for families and priced at £725,000 Unique Five-Bedroom Barn Conversion for Sale in Gledrid Oswestry: Your Move, the estate agents, are selling a beautiful barn conversion for £725,000 in Gledrid. This place is described as stunning and unique, and it really is something special. The barn…
Uncover the story of Thomas Savin, a man who transformed Oswestry and left a lasting legacy despite his financial struggles Discover the Fascinating Life of Oswestry’s Mercurial Millionaire Oswestry: Thomas Savin was quite the character. He passed away at 63, but his impact on the town is still felt today. Even after his financial troubles,…
The Oswestry & Border History & Archaeology Group held a fascinating talk on place-names, drawing a good crowd despite the chilly weather Oswestry History & Archaeology Group Hosts Engaging Place-Name Talk Oswestry: On January 10, Dr. David Parsons from the Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies gave a talk for the Oswestry & Border…
Oswestry is offering free bushcraft sessions for kids aged 11-17, packed with fun outdoor skills and adventures Free Bushcraft Activities for Youngsters in Oswestry This February Oswestry: Exciting news for the kids! There are some awesome bushcraft sessions coming up, all thanks to the Oswestry Town Council. These hands-on adventures are for kids aged 11…
Calum Nicholas will share his journey in F1 and insights from his memoir at Oswestry School this March Oswestry to Welcome Senior Engineer from Red Bull Racing for Event Oswestry: This March, Calum Nicholas is coming to town to chat about his life in Formula 1. He’ll be at Oswestry School’s Peter Humphreys Centre on…
Exciting news for Oswestry as plans for Maona Cinema aim to revive local film culture and create a community hub for everyone Plans Announced to Bring Back a Cinema in Oswestry with Maona Cinema Oswestry: The Maona cinema is gearing up to bring the magic of movies back to town. It’s taking over the old…
Exciting news! Little Welsh Bakery is set to open its fourth shop in Oswestry, bringing delicious treats to the local community. Little Welsh Bakery to Launch New Branch in Oswestry This February Oswestry: The Little Welsh Bakery is buzzing with excitement as they gear up to open their fourth shop. They shared the news on…
Exciting news for bakery lovers! Little Welsh Bakery is expanding with a new shop in Oswestry, opening in February. Get ready for delicious treats! Welshpool’s Little Welsh Bakery Set to Open New Branch in Oswestry Welshpool: The Little Welsh Bakery is on the move! They just announced they’re opening a fourth shop in Oswestry, and…
The Bailey Head in Oswestry has been named the best pub in Britain, celebrating a fantastic achievement for the local community Oswestry Pub The Bailey Head Crowned Best in Britain for 2024 Oswestry: The Bailey Head just snagged the title of Pub of the Year for 2024 from the Campaign for Real Ale. How cool…
Catch the talented duo Emma and Ellika live on March 20 at Rhydycroesau Village Hall for a night of traditional and modern folk music UK-Swedish Folk Duo Emma and Ellika Set to Perform at Rhydycroesau Village Hall Oswestry: Emma and Ellika are gearing up for their performance on Thursday, March 20. These two are all…
A new initiative in Oswestry honors the invaluable contributions of RJAH volunteers, showcasing their stories and inspiring future efforts. Oswestry Launches New Scheme to Celebrate RJAH Volunteers and Their Impact Oswestry: The ‘Friends Voices’ scheme is here to shine a light on the amazing volunteers at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. It’s…
A local charity is inviting everyone to send birthday cards to Stan Mellor, an RAF veteran, as he turns 100 on February 22 Oswestry RAF Veteran Stan Mellor Celebrates 100th Birthday with Cards Oswestry: Squadron Leader Stan Mellor is about to hit the big 1-0-0 on February 22, and the Armed Forces charity SSAFA wants…
Councillor James Owen expresses his disappointment over parking issues in Oswestry, highlighting the lack of action from the council. Oswestry Councillor Frustrated Over Town’s Parking Plans and Delays Oswestry: Councillor James Owen is feeling pretty frustrated. He thinks the town is being overlooked when it comes to parking plans. Apparently, the council has said they…
The Oswestry community remembers John Lucks, beloved landlord of The Bear Hotel, who passed away at 87, leaving a lasting legacy. Tributes Paid to Former Landlord of Oswestry’s Bear Hotel Oswestry: John Lucks, fondly known as John ‘The Bear’, was a beloved figure in town. He ran The Bear Hotel on Salop Road for over…
Oswestry faced a tough match against Luctonians IIIs, ending in a disappointing home defeat as injuries took their toll on the team. Oswestry Struggles in League Return with Home Defeat to Luctonians IIIs Oswestry: The game kicked off with Oswestry putting pressure on Luctonians. Cal Jones made an impressive run but got stopped just short…
