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Contents

Welcome

Local news......................................... 5

to Oswestry Life

Mile End golf club.............................. 9 Social scene...................................... 16 Out and about................................. 19 Property............................................ 23

Welcome to the June edition of Oswestry Life. There’s something really exciting about the start of summer.

It’s my favourite time of year; looking forward to summer holidays, packing away those winter woollies and getting outdoors to enjoy the sunshine. It’s at this time of year that I realise how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world. A quaint little market town surrounded by glorious countryside and pretty villages. Now is the time to get out and explore it in all its glory.

Enjoy the read.

Interiors............................................. 26 Gardening........................................ 33 Local walks...................................... 39 Education......................................... 40 Fashion............................................. 46 Food and Drink................................ 50 Business............................................ 54 Health............................................... 56 Nostalgia.......................................... 57 Culture.............................................. 62 Motoring........................................... 64

Charlotte Ruscoe EDITOR

Competitions.................................... 65 Last word.......................................... 66

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Unit 2, Glovers Meadow, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Telephone: 07986 293294 Joint Managing Directors Tracy Leonard e: tracy@oswestrylife.co.uk David Lee-Birch e: david@oswestrylife.co.uk Editor Charlotte Ruscoe e: charlotte@oswestrylife.co.uk Production Designer Aileen Selkirk e: aileen@oswestrylife.co.uk Fashion & Beauty Editor Victoria Jane McKenna Contributors Graham Mitchell, David Owen, Dr Paul Middleton, Jan Hedger, Shane Parr, Richard Jones Accounts and Distribution e: info@oswestrylife.co.uk Advertising e: sales@oswestrylife.co.uk Editorial e: news@oswestrylife.co.uk

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Local news

Birthday celebrations for Rotary club Market 60 years young

A local market is celebrating after trading for 60 years. The WI market held every Wednesday morning 8am to 1pm at the Memorial Hall on Smithfield Street in Oswestry will be changing its name to Oswestry County Market. Gillian Fynes who helps run the event says: “We are a group of local people producing great value fresh produce including cakes, preserves, pickles, fresh eggs. Also hand knitted and craft items and a wide selection of locally garden plants.

“The plants stall is filled with hardy perennial plants grown locally and the stall holders are very knowledgeable and helpful. Our cake and preserve stall has many regular customers as everything is homemade. Our craft stall comprises a mix of hand knitted items, homemade cards through to wood turned items. Wonderful for presents all year around. We are just entering the season for fresh vegetables and bunches of flowers all home grown.”

Above, from left, Heather Williams, market manager Margaret Edwards and Barbara Molesworth

Head chef appointed A new head chef has been appointed at one of Oswestry’s most popular visitor attractions. Matt Grocutt is joining the British Ironwork Centre to redesign the menu, focusing on offering restaurant quality food in their café. Matt was previously head chef at Loch Fyne restaurant in Shrewsbury.

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Oswestry’s oldest Rotary club has just celebrated its 89th birthday at a Charter night held at The Wynnstay Hotel. Joined by special guests including Oswestry Town Mayor Vince Hunt and his daughter, Mayoress Amber Hunt, the evening celebrated some of the club’s most significant achievements: LifeLine, an annual event for 500 year six pupils moving to secondary school; Youth Speaks the public speaking competition where Oswestry School students have enjoyed success recently, including being crowned national winners in 2017; and The Tree of Light Appeal which raises around £6,000 for local charities annually.

ABOVE: From left, president David Davies, BBC Radio presenter James Bond, mayoress and mayor Amber and Vince Hunt and Rotary district governor Beryl Cotton

New book on town released Local historian and author David Trumper has released a book called Oswestry Through Time.

The book provides a unique and fascinating series of new and old photographs showing how the town and surrounding villages have changed over the years.

Visit www.amberley-books. com to purchase a copy priced at £13.49.

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£50K boost for Horatio’s Garden Horatio’s Garden at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital has had a boost in the form of a £50,000 donation from the National Garden Scheme.

Owen Paterson, the Conservative MP for North Shropshire, who broke his back while out riding, said: “Having spent several weeks immobile in the outstanding care of the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries, I fully appreciate the extraordinary value, for those who may have to spend months on their back, of getting outside, seeing and touching plants and flowers and spending time with family and friends.”

Owen’s wife, Rose Paterson, has led local fundraising for Horatio’s Garden Oswestry Appeal and said: “I am absolutely delighted to hear of this incredibly generous donation from the National Garden Scheme to Horatio’s Garden’s Gobowen appeal. This is a cause close to my and my husband’s heart, and we know the garden will be a joy and a haven for spinal injury patients and their relatives.”

Pictured L to R: Olivia Chapple, chair of Horatio’s Garden and Rose Paterson, local fundraiser and wife of MP, Owen Paterson who was treated at the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries

Plea for volunteers to help elderly Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is looking for volunteers in and around Oswestry and Ellesmere to help older people.

Duke of Edinburgh students at Derwen College doing their Gold Award were given a fantastic boost this week from members of the three Masonic Lodges in Oswestry.

The local charity is keen to recruit more volunteer befrienders in Oswestry and Ellesmere, as well as volunteers for their day centre off Monkmoor Road and the Oswestry charity furniture shop.

St. Oswald Lodge have made a donation of £670, and Fitz Alan Lodge and Cae Glas Lodges have each made a donation of £450 to the college. Their donations have been matched by the Shropshire Masonic Charitable Fund, making a grand total of £2020.

Volunteering can be very rewarding and make a real difference to the lives of older people on your doorstep. The team at Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin provide training and on-going support to ensure all volunteers are happy and fulfilled in their roles.

The money will be used to fund the students to go on two expeditions and a residential activity which are part of the Gold Award challenges.

One of the expeditions will involve the students navigating their way through the Snowdonia Mountains, using a map and a route card. The students will be walking for about 10k each day and when they arrive at camp each night they will have to set up camp and prepare their tea on the camping stoves.

Heather Osborne, Chief Executive of Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, said: “There are lots of opportunities to give your time to help older people in Oswestry and Ellesmere. If you have a few hours a week that you can spare to help out then please get in touch.”

If you would like to find out more about any of the volunteering roles in Oswestry and Ellesmere, please contact the volunteer recruitment team on 01743 588 570 or visit www. ageuk.org.uk/shropshireandtelford.

Local band lands support gig Local band Wasted Fate have been chosen to support one of the “best” bands in the UK, Stone Broken when they play a gig at The Tivoli in Buckley on 28 July. Guitarist Kevin Williams comments: “This is a huge step for us and an absolute privilege to be considered as local support for such a big band. Stone Broken are huge in the UK and on the brink of global stardom. They are regulars on Kerrang and Planet Rock and will be appearing at Download and Steelhouse festivals this year.”

Tickets for the gig are £13 and can be purchased by calling Lita May Williams on 07944 933337. A return coach to the gig from Oswestry to Buckley has been arranged.

Pictured: Wasted Fate from left, Darrren Tyler-Baines, Kev Williams, Thibaut Fenie and Luke Davies.

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Mr Lummis was a prisoner of war of the Japanese and one of thousands forced to work on the infamous Burma Railway.

Conditions were appalling, and many of the prisoners developed health problems that would plague them for the rest of their lives.

After his return from World War II, Mr Lummis spent much of his time visiting old comrades with health problems in their homes and he was passionate that when someone was sick or frail the best place for them to be was in their own home.

This philosophy is at the heart of what we do at Allenby Douglas, and Mr Lummis and his wife Babs helped Jenny set up the company in 1999.

Sadly he passed away in 2005 but the company which bears his name has grown to employ around 50 staff.

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Allenby Douglas care services is not just another home care company. In fact we pride ourselves on being different by caring for our clients as if they were members of our own family.

How are we different? To start with, 75% of our directors are registered nurses and all of us play an active role in caring for our clients.

Our team of staff and carers are trained to work to a professional standard, highly motivated and love what they do, which is one reason why our staff turnover is so low.

We have a reputation for achieving quality outcomes and our costs are affordable and fair.

We are proud that we make a real difference to the lives of our clients every day.

Our Team Our staff are our most important asset – lots of companies say that but we really mean it.

We’re careful to recruit locally as much as possible and we continually invest in training and developing our team.

Our CQC rating There are currently eight CQC Outstanding care providers in Shropshire - five GP Practices, one nursing home and one organisation providing care for people with learning difficulties and just one domiciliary care company - Allenby Douglas.

We are absolutely delighted, particularly on behalf of our special staff who deliver the care.

Our last CQC report awarded us an outstanding for care and we are delighted to have improved on this.

Perhaps, just doing what we believe is right and sticking to it is all that matters ( we believe that small is best as larger companies lose touch with staff and clients.)

We say on our website that not all companies are the same and the CQC have acknowledged this. At the end of the day it boils down to doing what is right, caring for people as we would care for those we love, employing staff who share our view and then doing it with

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Our staff are our greatest assets and we train and develop them to our high standards. We feel they are part of our family of care.

Very few people choose to spend their time in a care home – we want for our clients only what we would expect for ourselves – It’s the golden rule – do to others as

“We believe people who need help with their daily needs prefer to stay in their homes.” you would to yourself, respecting their choices and holding families together at a time when they are under a lot of strain.

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Couple putting an alternative sport to youngsters An Oswestry couple have taken on a new role to encourage local youngsters to take up golf.

“The widely-held view is that golf is played by boring old men,” jokes Bob Grovestock-Thompson (knows as Bob GT), “but anyone can play.”

Bob is a new volunteer for Mile End Golf Club, supporting PGA golf pro James Davies with juniors. The pair will be offering free and reducedprice lessons to encourage more young people to get into the sport.

After moving to Oswestry in 2016 with his wife Anne, Bob joined as a senior member of the club last summer and hasn’t looked back since. Thanks to his experience with children and young people the club approached him to take on the role of junior organiser.

Bob’s background in foster care and his experience engaging young people makes him ideal for the role.

Bob fostered three children in his hometown of Arnage, Scotland and now in Oswestry he intends to open his home to young people coming out of care and provide lodgings with support.

“It’s enjoyable building relationships with children. Through encouraging them in everything and offering new activities in manageable steps, it’s amazing what children who have low self-esteem can achieve. Seeing children laugh and have pride is great,” Bob said.

The retired distribution supervisor wants to encourage young people, aged five to 18 years-old, who may never have considered golf to give it a go.

“Golf is such a good sport for children

Anne and Bob Grovestock-Thompson at Mile End Golf Club

as it offers a wide range of physical and mental benefits. We know most children do not get sufficient exercise and golf is a great way to ensure that they do. It’s not a quick game once you get on the course and involves a lot of walking which is good for cardiovascular health but is also good for balance and coordination.

Golf helps children in their social development as it involves skills of honesty, respect, cooperation, staying safe, self-motivation, concentration and perseverance.”

the sport we might find that parents, grandparents and guardians also take an interest. It’s a sport that can easily be played by all members of the family.”

Ably supported by wife Anne, a non-golfer and part-time care worker at a residential children’s home, the pair plan to work together and use their combined knowledge of child development to support the scheme.

The club will offer different games to teach the basic physical skills of golf and make learning fun. Bob plans to visit local schools to engage young people and introduce golf with plastic equipment specially designed for younger children to teach them the basics. He hopes to encourage schools to offer golf as an additional sporting option.

“Golf gets young people out in the fresh air in beautiful surroundings,” says Anne. “In addition to the benefits of physical exercise, golf helps children focus and problemsolve, as they work out which club to use or shot to play and when. As children develop proficiency it helps improve their self-esteem. It’s all about making golf fun and keeping it fun.”

“Golf is such an inclusive, intergenerational game that by inspiring children to gain a love for

To find out more, visit: www.mileendgolfclub.co.uk or call 01691 671246.

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Visual arts trail returns The Borderland Visual Arts (BVA) will open their doors to the public again this month to share and promote locally produced visual art. Held every year, this exciting event is now an established part of the Oswestry calendar, and brings in visitors from across the region and beyond.

The 32 artistas, showing in 15 studios around the town and the borders, provides a great opportunity to see where and how they work across different media. There will be lots of work to see - some ‘in-progress’ - and the artists will be explaining and demonstrating how they produce their work. This will include paintings, prints, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, enamels, photography, and more.

Oswestry and the surrounding area has become wellknown as a centre for high quality art, and this is an ideal opportunity to get up close. Although much of the art is for sale, there is no obligation to buy. The artists enjoy welcoming visitors to their studios to see their work.

The number of studios makes visiting them all quite feasible, and the detailed guide makes planning your

“….Singing in the dead of night” by Diana Baur artists, from top John Bolton; Sarah Piper-Heap; Janie McLeod; Myra Ryan far left: “Flying Scotsman” by Graham Mitchell

trail straightforward. Pick one up at libraries, galleries, and Tourist Information Centres, or download one at the group’s website: www.borderlandvisualarts.com.

There will be a complementary exhibition in the Willow Gallery from 2 June to 14 July, acting as a taster to the Open Studios event, and also displaying work from other BVA artists.

This year’s Open Studios event runs over the weekends of 9-10 and 16-17 June from 10am to 5pm and promises to be even richer and more diverse than ever.

Organiser and exhibiting artist Graham Mitchell began working with BVA 10 years’ ago and has watched the events grow in popularity each year. As well as being a photographer, he is a jewellery maker working in exotic woods and gemstones and found objects. He also produces lino-cut prints of locomotives.

“My favourite part of the events is meeting the visitors,” says Graham, “especially young people who are intrigued by the processes involved and tell you about their own

art. It is an event for all the family and with such varied art, there is something for everyone. We have visitors of all ages and there is always something to interest the young ones. Watching a spinning wheel or stone carving is fascinating for young children.”

Graham ends: “Many people find art galleries rather off-putting. Here is a chance to see art in a relaxed environment, often in amazing garden settings. A lot of work will be ‘in progress’ and people can talk directly to the artists. Oswestry has become a centre for high quality art and the amount and variety of work on show at this event makes it even more special. Visitors will be surprised at the number of studios tucked away in town or in the wonderful borders countryside.”

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6 June

FLYING FISH – FAMILY WILLOW WORKSHOP Oswestry Library, Arthur St Weaving willow and other bendy materials to make fish plates or garden decorations. A fun way for all ages to learn simple weaving techniques. 10am-12pm Cost £15 per adult and up to 2 children (to include all materials).

Additional children £2.50. Please book with library staff. Call: 01743 250351

2 June

SINGING FOR HEALTH Oswestry Library, Arthur St Come along to our free session with Chloe Martin, to relax and discover how Singing for Health can help support your health and wellbeing. 2-3pm. Book with library staff. Call: 01743 250351

8 June

CHARITY MARKET Join local charities on the Bailey Head to find out what they do and support their work.

9am-2pm. Call Qube on 01691 656882 or visit www.qube-oca.org.uk to book a place for your organisation.

9 June

LONDON HANDEL PLAYERS Holy Trinity Church, Roft St, Oswestry The London Handel Players are leading players on period instruments whose touring takes them regularly to the USA. Described by the New York Time as having “consummate skill and musicianship” the group will be offering a baroque feast from Messrs Telemann, Vivalid and Bach, undoubtedly an uplifting end to our series. 01691 655711

9 June

IFTON BRASS Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park. 2pm until 4pm Tel: 01691 680222

QUINTA CHAPEL AND SUNDAY SCHOOL Quinta Chapel Bronygarth Road, Weston Rhyn Organised by Oswestry & Border History & Archaeology Group; guided tour and talk on Thomas Barnes. Meet at the chapel at 7 pm.

Non-members £3. Contact Derek Williams on 01691 661793 or Email: obhag@histarch.uk

MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK CRAFT COURSE The Art Centre, Derwen College 10am-4pm Learn how to make a hardback notebook.

From stitching the ‘signatures’ to covering the hardback and sticking it all together. A fun day for individuals or groups of friends or colleagues. Suitable for all ages, no previous experience necessary. £45 per person per course including all materials, tea and coffee plus lunch in the Orangery Restaurant. To book please call 016941 661234 ext 202 or email: jane.hunter@derwen.ac.uk

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CLASSICS AT THE COLLEGE Ellesmere College Classic car drive through north Shropshire starting in Market Drayton at 10.30am and ending at Ellesmere College. From 12.30pm until 4pm the classic cars will be on display at the college alongside an art exhibition. Free entry to view vehicles, £15 to enter a vehicle.

3 June

STEVE & BEN SOMERS COUNTRY BAND Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry Original Country, Americana and Western Swing sung and yodelled in harmony by father and son. 01691 662196 info@hermonchapel.com

8 June

TAI CHI TASTER Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry Combines deep breathing and relaxation with gentle flowing movements. 10:30-11:30am, £6 Call Qube on 01691 656882 or visit www. qube-oca.org.uk to book.

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5 June

LORE (15) Kinokulture Cinema, Oswestry At the end of World War 2, 14 year old Lore has to make a desperate journey across ravaged Germany with her siblings. On this perilous trek they must face up to the misplaced beliefs of their mother and father, both staunch Nazis. Australian director Cate Shortland’s film is among the finest world cinema of recent years. 7.30pm www. oswestryfilmsociety.com

6 June

CROCHET FLOWER WORKSHOP Oswestry Library, Arthur St Come and learn how to crochet poppies, violets, daisies, lilies and more. Part of OsMakes 2018 “Flowers of Peace and Remembrance”.

Beginners 10am-12.30pm, Intermediate 1-4pm. £5 Please book with library staff.

Call 01743 250351

Walk a mile, Walk a Millennium Oswestry Library, Arthur St Author Fiona Holland explores the depth of human history hidden in the very earth beneath our feet. Walk but a mile in any direction to find clues of past civilisations and occupations beneath our landscape. A Learning at Lunchtime event £3. Please book with library staff.

12.30-1.30pm. Call: 01743 250351

8 & 22 June

‘WOW’ WORDS ‘N’ PICS OPEN WRITERS Community Room, Llwyn Fields, SY11 1HG Creative writing – beginners and all abilities welcome. Meeting fortnightly 1- 3pm.

Interactive workshops and full support, Flat access, disabled facilities and kitchen available.

Come along and have fun with writing! For more information contact Jan on 07702 165717 or email janhedger7@googlemail.com

9 June

OSWESTRY ROUND CHALLENGE A sponsored walking challenge to raise money for two cancer charities - Lingen Davies Cancer Fund and Cancer Research UK. The route forms a complete circuit of the town of Oswestry combining Offa’s Dyke Path with the Shropshire Union Canal. A beautiful walking route. Walkers can opt for the whole 33 miles or half the route.

More information at: www.oswestryround.co.uk

NORTH SHROPSHIRE CYCLE CHALLENGE Sportive ride around north Shropshire in aid of Hope House. 85 miles or 35 mile route.

Regular feed stations on routes.

Entry fees £20 (85 miles) and £15 (35 miles) increasing to £30 and £25 on the day if spaces remain www.shropshirecycleride.com

13 June

POTTERY TASTER Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry Learn simple techniques in pottery and ceramics and create your own fired piece. 10-11am, £6 Call Qube on 01691 656882 or visit www.qube-oca.org.uk to book.

12 June

WRITING SURGERY WITH READER/WRITER IN RESIDENCE DAVE ANDREWS Oswestry Library, Arthur St The surgery is an opportunity for anyone interested in writing, to talk informally with Dave about their own work or ideas. Dave is also happy to talk to readers about his particular interests – literature and language. Free drop-in event 11am-12pm. Call to book 01743 250351

14 June

LOCAL LITERATURE AT LUNCHTIME! Oswestry Library, Arthur St Vicky Turrell, Nature Correspondent in the Advertizer, crime writer Ron Turner and poet Bernard Pearson join Reader/Writer in Residence, Dave Andrews for a reading from their latest books. The reading is chaired by Dave who will also talk about his forthcoming book ‘Wilfred Owen: Poet of Oswestry’. £3. Book with library staff. 12.30-1.30pm. Call: 01743 250351

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16 & 17 June

MERCIAN/WHITTINGTON GUILD MEDIEVAL LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND Whittington Castle, Castle Street, Whittington.

Entrance is free just £1 to park.

Contact Castle on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

16 June

THE LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR Holy Trinity Church Roft Street, Oswestry The London Welsh Male Voice Choir and guest artists Samantha Lewis mezzo-soprano and Jack Hancher guitar will be performing at the Holy Trinity Church at 7.30pm.

Tickets are priced at £18 for adults and £9 for children/students and are available from Music Makers Oswestry 01691 654510 or Rowanthorn Oswestry 01691 238227

17 June

BULGARIAN FOLKLORE CLUB Free family music and dance in the award winning Cae Glas Park. 12pm until 5pm Call: 01691 680222

24 June

Car Boot Sale Whittington Castle, Castle Street, Whittington £5 per car. Cars from 8.30am. No trade stands.

No need to book just turn up. Open 9am-1pm.

Contact Castle on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

29 June

ARTISAN MARKET A collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head. 9am until 3pm. Call: 01691 680222

Reader & Writer in Residence. A session for new and experienced writers who work in either English or Welsh. Bring pen and paper and be prepared to use your imagination and to express yourself! There will be opportunities to reflect on your work and to discuss it with Dave. 2-4pm £10.

Please book with library staff. Call: 01743 250351

19 June

SPEED DRAWING TASTER Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry Explore the artistic technique of speed drawing.

This technique encourages good sketching skills, keen observation and confidence.

1.30-2.30pm, £6

20 June

FLOWER ARRANGING TASTER Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry Experiment with flowers and foliage to make your own simple arrangements. 10-11:30am, £6 Call Qube on 01691 656882 or visit www. qube-oca.org.uk to book.

21 June

ROYAL ASCOT LADIES DAY Moor Farm Polo Club, Baschurch Welcome glass of Pimms , delicious afternoon tea, live racing on TV’s, onsite bookie, stalls, licensed bar. In aid of Hope House and CRY for Matthew. Tickets are £30 per person or £300 for a table of 10. shop@moorfarmshop.co.uk, 01939 262632

22 June

NEEDLEFELTING TASTER Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry Learn simple needlefelt techniques and create a simple piece to take home.2-3:30pm, £6 Call Qube on 01691 656882 or visit www. qube-oca.org.uk to book.

23 June

MUSIC FOR THE MONTY Welshpool A two-day music festival with live music in venues round the town over the weekend and a fundraising charity concert in Welshpool Town Hall in the evening in aid of Restore the Montgomery Canal! Appeal: Tickets on sale at www.musicforthemonty.co.uk

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DEAN SPANLEY (U) Kinokulture Cinema, Oswestry In early 1900s England, Horatio (Peter O’Toole) dwells on the loss of his wife and son. Whilst attending a lecture about the transmigration of souls by a visiting mystic, his path crosses with that of Vicar Dean Spanley (Sam Neill) who invites him to dinner, a strange evening ensues, one that just might soften Horatio’s hard heart. A charming quirky comedy. 7.30pm www.oswestryfilmsociety.com

19 June

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP Oswestry Library, Arthur St Creative Writing Workshop with Dave Andrews, 20 | Oswestry life

WELSHPOOL TRANSPORT FESTIVAL Welshpool Boats, canoes and coracles; classic, vintage, commercial and agricultural vehicles, horsedrawn trip boat Countess from Maesbury and horse-drawn road/farm vehicles/equipment: http://welshpooltransportfestival.org.uk

24 June

BLACKSTAR 1940’S DAY Whittington Castle, Castle Street, Oswestry For more information contact 01691 662500, info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

24 June

STRAWBERRY TEA Ellesmere Town Hall Hope House Ellesmere Friends Group annual event 3- 5pm. £5 to include delicious afternoon tea including tea and coffee, scones with jam and strawberries and cream. 01691 671671

27 June

DISABILITY OSWESTRY MEETING Hope Church, Laburnum Drive, Oswestry, SY11 2QR. 10.30am - 12pm.

Curtis Langley, Fundraising and Marketing Officer at The Movement Centre will be speaking about their work. Coffee and cake, and a networking opportunity for everybody supporting people with any kind of disability.

E-mail: disabilityoswestry161@gmail.com Tel: 01691 680382

28 June

POETRY JAM: WORDZ AND SOUNDZ OPEN MIC Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry A monthly session of performance poetry from all styles from slam to jam in three parts.

Come and perform your wordz in the amazing setting of the Hermon Chapel Arts Centre. The last Thursday of every month, free event and open to all! Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start 01691 662196 info@hermonchapel.com

29 June

ARTISAN MARKET A collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head. 9am until 3pm Call: 01691 680222

30 June

FAMILY FUN DAY Marches School, Morda Road, Oswestry A fun filled day for all of the family. Dog obstacle course in aid of Guide Dogs (registration on the day) Variety of activities for children including a bouncy castle, nerf wars, zorbing and a climbing wall. Hot and cold food/drinks plus a licensed bar. Festival of Talent open for all ages – registration via www.marchesschool.co.uk come along to sing, dance, read poetry, bake plus enter the art and photography competition.

An event not to be missed. 12.30pm – 5pm

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3rd June – 2pm until 4pm Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park.

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Offering extensive accommodation over 3 floors with excellent scope for a holiday let business or a 7/8 BEDROOMS large family home. Rear courtyard, FormerSWIMMING Garage POOL Nobold, Shrewsbury (Divided into two stores, one with Sauna, Off-street A substantial detached, period former farmhouse set in the parking provision. Viewing Fully highly Recommended. desirable hamlet of Nobold, located only minutes drive Great Ryton, Condover from Shrewsbury town centre. The original part of the building An opportunity to acquire a brand new luxury detached family house built to an extremely high standard NO reception CHAINis thought to date from the 1750’s, with later extension circa with quality contemporary fittings throughout, briefly consisting: hall, sittingINSPECTION room, dining room, RECOMMENDED 1800’s. Extensive accommodation; reception hall, sitting room, study, open plan kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining sun room, utility/boot room, downstairs WC and EPC rating D dining room, snug/office, family/music room, kitchen/breakfast double garage. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with large full en-suite, 2 further bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms, 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom. At this early stage of construction, the prospective buyers can have significant input into the finishes of the property. EPC: TBC

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**FOR SALE WITH NO CHAIN** - Offering scope for improvement and enjoying a popular residential locality a two-bedroom semidetached house briefly comprising: Entrance Hall, Lounge, Kitchen/Dining Room, Lean-To, First Floor Landing, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom, INSPECTION HIGHLY WITH SELF-CONTAINED RECOMMENDED STOREY ANNEX ample Double Glazing,SINGLE Driveway providing off-road parking, gardens to front and rear.

Charlton, Nr Telford A 3/4 bedroom detached barn conversion with adjoining self-contained single storey annex. Indoor AWAITING EPC. detached office block which could easily be swimming pool, four car garage, large detached workshop, converted to further independent accommodation subject to PP. The house and buildings are set round a central courtyard, extremely conveniently situated giving easy access to Telford, Shrewsbury and the M54 link. The property provides extensive potential to run a business from the premises subject to the necessary PP and would also suit family groups looking to reside together. EPC: D

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For sale with no onward chain, an interesting An extremely well presented, modern detached opportunity to purchase a period 4/5-bedroom property situated on this small private cul-dedetached town house which requires a full sac of just five detached houses. The property scheme of modernisation and improvement yet has extensive range of garaging and workshops enjoys a highly sought-after location convenient consisting of brick built double garage with for local town amenities. The property is set-in a electric doors, furtherPART largeEXCHANGE workshop again with CONSIDERED good size plot and provides generous off-road electric roller doors, enclosed carport and goodSheinton Road, Much The Wenlock parking provision with double garage. EPC sized timber and felt garden store. property A charming and unusual detached stone built cottage, offering a rare combination of a period property uPVC with Sychtyn, Llansilin Belle Vue, Shrewsbury rating G. Early viewing recommended. has the benefi t of gas-fi red central heating, parking and garden, within walking distance of the town An individual and substantial detached property built in the late 1920’s, occupying an outstanding This highly desirable ground floor garden apartment situated in a period Grade II listed building offering glazingcentre. and enclosed rear gardens.

Porch, dining room, cloakroom, utility room, landing elevated position in the hamlet of Sychtyn situated approximately six miles west of Oswestry. Oil CH, spacious character accommodation briefly comprising: oak panelled entrance hall, largedouble open plan living ample parking. Porch, hall, large inner hallway, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, study/bedroom 6, large kitchen breakfast room, three ground floor bedrooms, bathroom, upstairs there are master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobes, two further bedrooms. Set in lovely gardens enjoying elevated views over surrounding countryside. EPC: E

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room incorporating luxury kitchen, contemporary fire with original surround, french doors leading out to enclosed gardens. There are 2 double bedrooms 1 with en-suite cloakroom and luxury large family bathroom. With gas fired CH, many period features and 2 allocated private parking spaces. The property also comes with a large brick built store room originally part of a former coach house. EPC Rating: C

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area leading to sitting room with stone fireplace and access to gardens, three good size bedrooms, family bathroom.

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12 Leg Street, Oswestry, SY11 2NL e: sales@woodheadsalesandlettings.com Foel, Welshpool The Old Rectory offers all the comforts of contemporary fixtures and fittings whilst retaining the beauty and charm of a host of original features including original fireplaces, high ceilings, polished floorboards, deep windows with shutters and the original front door. The comfortable and generous living space boasts a sitting room, drawing room, kitchen/ dining room, pantry/ larder, utility/ boot room, downstairs WC, rear porch, two en suite bedrooms, three further bedrooms and spacious family bathroom. Externally, the gardens extend to 0.79 acres with versatile outbuildings. EPC rating F

OIRO £459,950 Bentley Drive, Oswestry The property is located behind Oswestry School in a sought after area of Oswestry and has versatile accommodation comprising: five bedrooms, four of which are en-suite, a re-fitted kitchen, living room, cloakroom, three reception rooms, two utility rooms, gas central heating and double glazing. Externally the property enjoys a large private landscaped garden to the rear with a patio entertainment area and a double garage and driveway to the front. EPC rating C

OIRO £415,000 West Felton, Oswestry Woodheads are delighted to present this impressive, executive four double bedroom detached house to the sales market. Grove House enjoys a semi rural position and offers generous living space which includes a reception hall, three reception rooms, a modern kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility room, galleried landing, master bedroom with en suite and modern family bathroom. Outside the property boasts a double garage and private rear gardens. EPC rating D

OIRO £400,000 The Marigold, Park House Meadows NEW DEVELOPMENT - As you enter The Marigold through the covered porch you proceed through into the hallway. Leading off the hallway there is plenty of living space throughout this outstanding property including a generous lounge and large open plan kitchen dining area. Upstairs is equally spacious with four good size bedrooms, family bathroom and an airing cupboard. The master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom with walk in shower. The Marigold also offers an attached/integral double garage. Estimated handover date May/June 2018.

OIRO £305,000 Upper Brook Street, Oswestry

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Lifestyle

LIVING Alfresco living is no longer reserved for fleeting summer days, too few and far between There’s a hot new trend for elaborate outside spaces that can be used all year round. Outdoor sofas allow for relaxed garden entertaining, and that’s before we’ve even got started on outdoor kitchens, bars, fireplaces, TVs and hot tubs!

It’s all about embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle and making exterior spaces beautiful and useful, whatever the season.

THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM: Walderton corner sofa set, £1800 from The Luxe Company, www.theluxecompany.co.uk Spa Crest hot tub, prices from £4,250 from Shropshire Pools and Spas, Percy Throwers Garden Centre, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 235081.

Storm lantern, £60 from Black By Design, www.black-by-design.co.uk Naked Wire LED Festoon Lights, £34.95 from The Farthing, www.thefarthing.co.uk Outdoor balcony rug, £18.95 from Audenza, www.audenza.com

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TOP RIGHT: Variety of patio planters on offer 3 for 2 from TG Group TOP LEFT: Natural sandstone paving slabs, £15.99 per sq metre, from TG Group, 1 Maesbury Road, Oswestry, www.tgbuildersmerchants. co.uk, 01691 670367 ABOVE: Cushions, £48 each from JOLT, available at Designs in Mind, 17a Cross Street Oswestry, www.designsinmind.co.uk. 01691 655 140

THIS PAGE ABOVE: Stripe deck chair, £40 from Wyevale Garden Centre, www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk RIGHT: VonHaus 3M Banana umbrella parasol, £44.99 from Domu www.domu.co.uk FAR RIGHT: Distressed metal wall planter trough, £35.99 from The Farthing, www.thefarthing.co.uk

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Queens Head, Oswestry

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Detached cottage with around 5 acres of adjoining grazing land, convenient location.

EPC = F

Brand new 3 bed detached house, garage, parking carpets. Side & rear garden. Ready now EPC = B

Three bed semi-detached bungalow in cul-de-sac garage, long drive, conservatory & gardens EPC = E

Cottage with 3 bedrooms, range of outbuildings and unusually large gardens to rear.

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Lifestyle apartment in town centre A unique and truly stunning grade two listed lifestyle apartment has come onto the sales market with Richmond Harvey. Offering spacious, flexible and luxurious accommodation over the ground floor the property is situated next to Cae Glas Park in a prominent town centre location. Renovated to the highest standard by the current owners, the accommodation includes: reception hallway, cellar/ workshop, open plan living, dining and kitchen area, utility room, study, snug/bedroom four,

master suite with dressing room and ensuite, bedroom two with ensuite, third double bedroom and family bathroom. Outside, the property is protected with secure intercom electric gates and features delightful entertaining gardens, substantial driveway and detached double garage.

Property with land An attractive cottage set in approximately five acres is for sale in Queens Head. Wooton Fields boasts a countryside location, well maintained accommodation, oil fired central heating and double glazing. Inside are two reception rooms, an inner hall, rear lobby and fitted kitchen. Upstairs is a master bedroom with adjoining dressing room, second bedroom and fitted three-piece bathroom.

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From bold blooms the size of tea plates to delicate nodding bells adorning a garden arch, clematis are versatile and colourful climbers that no garden should be without. Whether left to clamber-up a trellis panel to cover walls and fences or trained over a pergola, clematis are a wonderfully diverse family with varieties to choose for flowers in every season of the year.

Large-flowered hybrids are some of the most impressive, coming into their own during the summer months, and these are joined by daintier flowering varieties of clematis viticella that continue blooming into autumn Dozens of clematis varieties are available, with new ones being introduced every year, so visit local garden centres and nurseries to pick the ones that appeal. Colours and forms vary widely, with something to suit every colour scheme. Most enjoy their heads in the sun, but some, like pure white ‘Alabast’, will also grow in semi-shade.

Don’t feel obliged to provide a structure or trellis for support as many clematis can simply be planted in amongst shrubs and left to grow up through them for support. Some of the best suited for this are varieties of Clematis viticella, like rich-red ‘Madame Julia Correvon’

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whose summer flowers are followed by fluffy seed-heads.

Choose compact varieties to grow in containers, trained up an ornamental obelisk or wigwam of canes or hazel poles. Several new dwarf and compact varieties have been introduced in recent years too, ideal for planting in tall pots and left to trail over the edges.

Clematis are often partnered with climbing roses and honeysuckle up pillars and pergolas to create longlasting flower displays, but vibrant combinations can be created with virtually any other climbers or wall shrubs.

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If you are a regular reader, then you probably have noticed that I like to photograph birds. I am not a birder or even a bird watcher really. I suppose I’d describe myself as a bit of a naturalist, enjoying the fauna and flora on my walks.

Serious birders will actively seek out species armed with their notebooks and telescopes, whereas I photograph those birds that happen to turn up (or usually fly off) whilst I stumble along. It does get a bit addictive though and explains why I carry a 2.9Kg telephoto lens around my neck!

There are some incredible birds around the world, but I am constantly amazed at those I come across in Shropshire, or even come into the garden in the middle of Oswestry. As you start to notice them, you start to spot more and more.

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I am still unable to easily identify some of the more common birds, but that’s part of the fun, as is the fact they never stay still long enough. Occasionally I have come face to face with a kingfisher who is off before the camera can be raised.

So where are the best places to see our feathered friends? Well, just about anywhere. Woodland for the smaller birds like tits, and warblers. The canals and meres for Reed Buntings, Herons and Kingfishers. The rocky outcrops for Sparrowhawks and Goshawks. More open areas for Red Kites, and Buzzards. The Hillfort is an especially good place to see Yellowhammers.

Keep your eyes open on your next walk, and when you are at the Meres, look closer at the ducks. You’ll see Grebes, Tufted Ducks, and maybe some of the naturalised foreign species like Goosanders and Mandarins.

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A TASTE OF STUDENT LIFE

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is holding an Open Day June 9, designed to give prospective students a taste of what it’s like to study at Wrexham Glyndŵr and a chance to learn much more about the wide variety of degree programmes available, what the campus has to offer as well as being able to meet with course staff and current students.

Lianne Vernon is an engineering student who visited an Open Day, unsure if higher education was for her and is now in her third year. She liked what she saw at the Open Day, spoke with staff and lecturers, signed up and has never looked back.

She said: “I came along to an Open Day, saw what was going on and thought ‘that’s the thing for me.’ I started on a Foundation year and I’m now hoping to go on to do a Masters.”

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Ultimately, Lianne’s ambition is to apply her studies to Formula One. She said: “That’s where I’d love to end up. Formula One engines are 1.6 litre engines, and those cars are going 200 miles an hour – you just watch

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Woodside Primary School have recently celebrated the opening of their newly refurbished Ruth Jackson Nursery. The nursery was named in tribute to the late Ruth Jackson, a much-loved and valued member of the Woodside School community. Staff, past and present joined the Jackson family as they cut the ribbon for the ofďŹ cial opening.

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client lives in Nottingham and visits me every eight weeks,” she adds.

Zara fell in love with beauty straight out of school, after getting a Saturday job at Sundeck, previously on New Street in the town.

Beautician sitting pretty at top of her class Twenty-nine-year-old Zara Laurie has reason to celebrate after qualifying as a training educator in beauty.

Zara first opened the The Nail and Beauty Cabin in 2015 after working in the beauty industry for 10 years.

The salon, located on Cabin Lane has grown to offer services including EVL lashes – a ‘lash lift’ which leaves clients with fuller looking lashes for up to six weeks, waxing and tinting, individual eyelash extensions and gel and acrylic nails.

“The most popular treatments are the nails, brow and lash treatments,” says Zara, whose client base is ‘mostly local’ but some travel as far as Shrewsbury and Telford to see her. “My furthest

“I have always wanted to do this, even when I was in school I knew this was what I wanted. I trained with Creative Nail Design in Craven Arms and PHD waxing at the Ellisons Academy in Coventry.”

As enthusiastic about her career choice now as she was at 16, Zara explains: “I love meeting new clients and making them feel good about themselves. It’s so rewarding knowing that just an eyebrow tidy or

“Being in the industry for 13 years in June it’s time to take my career to the next level.

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The established business woman began studying education and training to allow her to teach other beauticians in the skills of the industry.

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Summer season It can’t have escaped your attention that Gin is huge and in 2017 we consumed almost 47 million bottles of the stuff. But what next for the unstoppable juniper juice?

Whatever your taste, there is almost certainly a flavoured gin to suit your palate (cactus gin anyone?), but the spirit is only part of the cocktail. Mixologists are busy coming up with new and exciting accompaniments for our G&T’s - aided by the high-quality tonics now available. They can be classic, playful or adventurous. Such is the versatility of gin. Personally, I can never walk past a lonely Negroni.

Those in the know, and by that I mean the buying Gods at top end supermarkets, believe that premium is the future. Some even say that the premium market will be worth as much as the cheap and cheerful market in just a few short years.

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June marks the official start of the summer food season.

British produce really shines this month. Try broad beans and peas, delicious gooseberries, raspberries and strawberries to truly taste the best of the season.

Fresh pea and broad bean pasta (www.waitrose.com/recipes)

Get all the flavours of a summer garden with this fresh, zingy salad. Sweet peas and buttery broad beans offer the perfect balance to the lively balsamic and salty cheese.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

300g Conchiglie Rigate 500g Peas, shelled 500g Broad beans, shelled 5 tbsp Pelagonia aivar 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar 75g Goat’s cheese or feta, crumbled 2 tbsp Chopped fresh chives

Method

Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water for 12 minutes, or according to packet instructions, adding the peas and beans for the last 2–3 minutes. Drain well and cool under running water.

Transfer to a large serving dish. Add the aivar, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and toss together until the pasta is coated.

Scatter over the cheese, chives and a good grinding of black pepper and chill until ready to serve.

Wild berry profiteroles Choux pastry is one of the simplest pastries to make and the results are stunning and light.

Ingredients

250g tub mascarpone cheese 175ml ready-made chilled Crème Anglaise or vanilla custard 4 generous tbsp Bonne Maman Strawberry & Wild Strawberry Conserve 200g mixed fresh summer fruits Icing sugar, to dust For the choux pastry 60g strong plain flour 50g unsalted butter, diced 2 large eggs

Method

Heat the oven to 200C, fan oven 180C, gas mark 6. Line 1 or 2 baking sheets with baking parchment.

To make the pastry, sift the flour onto another sheet of parchment. Put the butter in a small saucepan with 150ml cold water. Heat gently until the butter has melted, then bring to the boil. When the liquid is bubbling furiously remove the pan from the heat and pour in all the flour off the paper. Beat with a wooden spoon until the flour has been blended into the liquid. Gradually beat in the eggs until the mixture is a thick, smooth and glossy paste.

Drop tablespoons of the choux paste onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2.5cm between them.

Bake the choux buns for 25 – 30 minutes or until golden and crisp. Turn of the oven, make a small slit in each bun and return to the oven for a further 2-3 minutes to dry out. Cool on a wire rack.

Meanwhile, put the mascarpone in a bowl and gradually beat in the custard until smooth.

When ready to serve, halve the profiteroles and put 1 tsp of Bonne Maman Strawberry & Wild Strawberry Conserve in the bottom of each one. Fill with the mascarpone custard and top with a mixture of fruits. Replace the tops and dust with icing sugar. Serve straight away.

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Q: I am in the process of purchasing my first commercial property for my business, having previously only rented premises. I have been advised that once we exchange contracts, completion will be about four weeks later. What is the difference between exchange and completion and should I have any concerns for this period of four weeks in-between the two dates?

A: Exchange and completion are two stages in the buying process. Exchange refers to the exchange of contracts between the seller and buyer, when the agreed terms of the contract become legally binding between both parties and rom hereon neither party can pull out.

Completion is the date at which the terms must be fulfilled by both parties, i.e. the seller ensuring they have vacated the property and the buyer transferring the purchase monies. The keys will be released to you on Completion.

On Exchange the seller remains the legal owner whilst holding a legal estate on trust for the buyer and upholding a duty to manage and preserve the property in good condition. The buyer is still obliged to complete the purchase if the property is damaged during this time, though if the seller damages the property they will be liable in damages.

Regarding you taking on any risk during the period of exchange and completion, this will depend on the sale and purchase contract. Unless otherwise stated in the contract, the buyer takes on the risk of something happening from the moment of exchange. However if the contract incorporates the Standard Commercial Property Condition 7 this provides that the risk passes to the buyer on completion and the buyer must arrange insurance from exchange. Do ascertain which contract you will be tied to and for complete peace of mind do seek advice from your solicitor on each stage of the process.

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Michael Keeling, whose family have been in Chirk for many decades, joined GHP Legal in 2016 and more recently took over the running of the firm’s Chirk office following its merger with the long established

“Hywel and Michael will be bringing to the table additional skills and energy that will enhance that team.”

New partners appointed One of the region’s top law firms, with offices in Wrexham, Llangollen, Chirk and Oswestry, has announced the appointment of two new partners.

local practice of Stevens Lucas. Michael deals with commercial and residential property transactions as well as handling private client, wills, trust and probate work.

GHP Legal, which ranks in The Legal 500 list of top UK law firms, has appointed Michael Keeling and Hywel Jones to its partnership, bringing the total number of partners to twelve.

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A: The good news is that an increasing number of lenders are starting to show a more flexible approach to older and retired borrowers The nearer you are to retirement, lenders are generally more reluctant to lend to anyone who could struggle to repay in future. As most people’s income falls at retirement, lenders will only usually offer mortgages to borrowers who can prove they will pay off what they owe by the time they stop work.

More choice for retired borrowers The fantastic news is that there is now more choice for retired borrowers. For example one particular lender

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The key communication is many of these above options are not available on the high street. Often a solution can be found, but because everyone’s situation is unique, a specialist eye is often required.

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The clinic offers a spacious, quiet and comfortable ground floor setting situated half a mile from the town centre with easy access and free parking. There is a pleasant and spacious waiting room with separate toilet facilities and the adjacent private treatment room is fully equipped and maintained to the highest standard.

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“Dem Bones, dem bones, dem dry bones” James Weldon Johnson National Osteoporosis day has just passed and although this disease is not really “dry” bones I thought the song sounded right!

There are 180,000 fractures every year associated with this illness. One in five women will suffer an osteoporosis associated fracture and more than three million people are affected – mostly post-menopausal women but also men and sadly some children too.

So, who gets this quite common complaint? If one of your parents had a hip fracture, you drink more than four units of alcohol (2 or 3 drinks) per day, you have had a previous osteoporosis fracture or suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, take steroid medication or have prolonged immobility then you are at risk. How would you know if you had it?

The first clue might be a minor fall and a fracture.

There is effective treatment for the established disease which usually involves a weekly tablet that most patients tolerate fairly well.

The diagnosis is usually made by having a simple scan measuring your bone mineral density – a DEXA scan.

Anyone who has seemed to break a bone (what we call a fragility fracture) a bit too easily should have one.

Now prevention. We strengthen our bones up to the age of about 35 and from then we lose bone structure gradually but inexorably. A good diet with low fat dairy produce and a fair protein intake helps, as does exercise.

There is effective treatment for the established disease which usually involves a weekly tablet that most patients tolerate fairly well. This actually does increase your bone strength.

Our local Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital is a recognised National Centre for osteoporosis and the scans and treatment are all available locally.

I did my undergraduate training in Southampton. One winter it snowed quite heavily. Sadly, many elderly people were not prepared, ventured out and fell. The hospital was flooded with wrist, hip and vertebral fractures, having to admit many patients who lived alone. In fact, hip fractures carry quite a significant mortality (about 30%) in the older patient. So, all in all, better to avoid “Dem dry bones”.

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Nostalgia

Down memory lane

by David Owen

THE PARK GATES

Cae Glas Park was formally opened to the public on 23 June 1910. The park was formally the grounds of the Cae Glas Mansion which was demolished in 1834 and the materials used to build numbers 34 and 36 Church Street.

In the 1850s it was proposed to build a road through the area occupied by the park to connect Church Street with Welsh Walls and the land flanking the road was to be sold as building sites. Thankfully this came to nothing and in 1908 the then owner of the land, a Mr Thomas Jones of Rossett, offered to sell the land to Oswestry Town Council together with the properties 34 and 36 Church Street for £6,000 (well below its true value) conditional upon the area being used as a public park. He also offered to contribute £200 of the sale proceeds towards the laying out of the grounds.

As can be seen in this image from around 1912, the entrance was fairly simple although there was already a bandstand in place. Following the First World War, memorials to the fallen were being erected in cities and towns across the country and Oswestry chose to commemorate the fallen with a magnificent set of pillars

and gates which were duly erected in the 1920s on a much wider park entrance.

Although the war is always thought of as the 1914-18 war it did not officially end until 1919 (in 1918 there was an armistice rather than a peace treaty) and so the gates carry the date 1919, the year that the war officially ended.

TOP: The park gates circa 1912 LEFT: Now. Image courtesy of Graham Mitchell

foot and mouth outbreak in 1967 hastened its demise.

In the 1912 image the chimney of the Dorsett Owen Brewery which occupied the old cinema site can be clearly seen. Many of the properties that were present in English Walls have since been demolished although a couple on the left of the picture still exist. The imposing building in the centre rear of the image is, I believe, the showrooms of ironmongers Edward. Thomas & Co., the front of the property being on the Cross.

THE CATTLE MARKET

The Smithfield Cattle Market was opened in July 1849 on a 2.5-acre field known as Cae Tomley. The land had been purchased by Oswestry Corporation for £1,050.

For the next 120 years (until its closure in 1969) the Smithfield was the heart of the town. The increasing use of road vehicles to transport the animals made it ever more difficult to access the town centre site and the disastrous

It is also interesting to see Hall, Wateridge & Owen in evidence. The company still exists as Halls, having been in existence since 1845.

ABOVE LEFT: The Smithfield Cattle Market circa 1912 LEFT: Now. Image courtesy of Graham Mitchell

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Book review

Poetry corner

The Keeper of Lost Things

A Red Kite

by Ruth Hogan

‘Look my son! Look

If you have time to read one book this summer, please make it this one.

Ruth Hogan has a style of writing, which draws you in and makes you fall in love with the characters.

Published by Harper Collins Paperback £3.99 from Amazon.co.uk

Anthony is a thoughtful old man who has made it his life’s mission, after a

with the gardener, Freddy, they set about undertaking Anthony’s wishes.

“The book takes us on a journey through years of lost things, scattering the pages with shards of love and grief”

Alongside the story of Anthony is another story, a story of friendship and loyalty, a friendship which will last a lifetime.

tragedy, to collect and catalogue ‘lost things’, anything from a hair bobble to an umbrella, from a jigsaw piece to lost ashes. Laura, the faithful assistant who has not had it easy, is tasked with finding the owners of the lost items and reuniting them. Sunshine, the new friend to Laura has an almost second sight and along

Let me see!

But it has no string, No tail of red ribbons It has no one controlling its flight’ ‘Ah, no my son, it needs no string No tail of red ribbons

The Keeper of Lost Things is written with sensitivity and compassion, which ultimately shows the true strength of friendship and trust. Will you shed a tear? You might.

For it’s a kite of the air

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Motoring

Clocking up the smiles Journalist, car enthusiast and new dad Richard Jones takes the Peugeot 5008 for a test drive with baby Isabelle

When asked by a friend ‘what’s the best thing about the car you’re driving this month?’, I said it has an extraordinarily large boot with enough room for two cricket bags and three sets of golf clubs.

This however isn’t entirely true, the Peugeot 5008 is incredibly spacious, but without doubt the coolest thing about the car is the fact the Peugeot logo projects onto the floor from light beams concealed in the door handles when you unlock the car at night time.

In fact, this neat little touch is so cool that upon discovering it I kept Isabelle up way past her bedtime the following night to show her.

Oddly she showed little interest, rubbed her eyes and looked at me as if to say ‘bedtime daddy’.

Having failed to impress Belle with the lights, which also shine on the ground when you open the doors in the dark to warn you of muddy puddles, I was more determined than ever to make our ‘daddydaughter’ adventure one of the most enjoyable to date.

The next morning we headed for Chester to watch ‘mummy’ compete in the half marathon – which she did in a very respectable 1.55 – and then it was back home via Oswestry for a spot of lunch and some good old fashioned playtime in the playground in Cae Glas Park.

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as the smaller 3008, although being the big brother it has a third row of seats in the back. These can be folded down to give you the extralarge boot space I mentioned earlier, which is also perfect for packing the buggies, trikes and toys needed for a stress-free daddy-daughter day.

The 5008 is comfortable to drive and because it now has a slightly longer body and some added weight it is much smoother and more composed. Belle seemed to agree; falling asleep in the back before we got to the bottom of our lane (although that might have had something to do with the fact she had kindly been up since five o’clock that morning).

While the exterior of the 5008 divides opinions, the interior is a real success. It uses the same ‘i-Cockpit’ design as the 3008 and the result is striking. As a family we loved the futuristic look and found the combination of the large touchscreen and toggle switches for the main commands worked really well.

Performance figures of 0-62mph in 9.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 6.14mph are impressive too, although not nearly

as impressive as the energy levels Isabelle showed once we got to the playground inside the bloomin’ beautiful park.

The last time we took her to a playground she was a bit too young and showed little interest, but now almost 14-months old she was in heaven. The smile on her face as we pushed her in the swings was a joy to behold, as was the non-stop laughter as we bounced her around on the seesaw.

And just like the way Isabelle is altering all the time, so is the car market and few cars highlight the current trend better than the 5008.

First introduced in 2009 as a peoplecarrier the 5008 failed to set the car-buying market alight as people moved away from MPVs in favour of crossovers. Peugeot being the clever manufacturer they are quickly recognised this and for this secondgeneration 5008 they have simply stretched the already popular 3008 to include two additional seats. Genius!

Hawkstone park follies to host three-day music festival

Hawkstone Park’s spectacular Follies will provide the backdrop for a weekend of live outdoor music next month with a programme designed to appeal to the musical tastes of all the family.

Win a family pass to the vibrant Llangollen Eisteddfod

‘Follies Fest’ will take place on Friday 29 June to Sunday 1 July and will open with The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute on the evening of 29 June. The world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute song and dance act will cover the famous hits from the star’s 30-year songbook.

From 3 – 8 July, the historic Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod will return to North Wales to welcome visitors from across the world to the picturesque town for a week-long celebration of global music and dance.

With performers from over 35 countries, this truly inclusive festival celebrates the diversity and individuality of different cultures with a vivacious combination of song and dance.

Llangollen Eisteddfod uses the global language of song to unite nations and spread the message of peace and harmony With performances taking place on the field and on the famous Royal International Pavilion stage throughout the day, the whole family will be delighted by multicultural showcases, a range of food and activities available, creating a truly unique day out.

A must for every music lover, the Llangollen Eisteddfod uses the global language of song to unite nations and spread the message of peace and harmony to visitors and those who perform, creating a full week of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that brings all four corners of the world together in one place.

Visit www.llangollen.net to find out more.

On Saturday, Jolan Gidney-Craigen, former runner-up of The Voice and the X Factor’s Paul Akister will headline the day-long Follies Fest Family Day. They will be joined by a number of top tribute acts.

A Night at the Musicals on Sunday will star The Jerseys, the acclaimed Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band. Also bringing Theatreland to Shropshire will be four leading West End vocalists who will perform songs from the nation’s favourite musicals of stage and screen including Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked.

To win tickets for you and three friends to go to Follies Fest on Sunday 1 July, answer this question: Which tribute band are performing on Sunday?

To win a Family Pass for Saturday 7 July, simply answer the following question: How many countries are involved in the Llangollen Eisteddfod?

COMPETITION RULES: Closing date for competitions is 22/06/18. Send your entries, along with your name, address, email and telephone number on a postcard to Oswestry Life Magazine, Unit 2, Glovers Meadow, Oswestry, SY10 8NH or by email to info@oswestrylife.co.uk or enter on the website: www.oswestry.life. By entering any competition within this publication you consent to Oswestry Life and the promoters contacting you for marketing purposes. Your data will not be shared with any other party. For full terms and conditions please refer to www.oswestry.life april WINNERS: Park Hall Farm: Gareth Stocker, Oswestry; Victoria Fildes, Oswestry

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Tom Jones (27) owner of Liar Liar Where do you live?

Weston Rhyn Have you always lived locally?

Pretty much, although once I decided I was going to open a coffee shop I spent time in North Wales, London and Bristol gaining some more experience.

What schools/college did you go to?

Weston Rhyn Primary School, Rhyn Park secondary school and then WNSC where I did a football scholarship and didn’t do too much academically.

What made you want to start your own business?

No matter what job I’ve done I always wanted to do it to the best of my ability which is rewarding on a personal level, but I didn’t always feel it was appreciated.

I always wanted a situation I could give 100% and feel satisfied but couldn’t find that working for somebody else so decided I wanted to create that environment myself.

How long have you been open for now?

We opened 5 September 2016, which has flown by but also feels like we have been here forever at the same time!

How easy/difficult was it to start your own business in the town?

For me one of the main reasons I opened in Oswestry was because of the support I needed from family and friends to get the place ready and then help build custom.

That has been invaluable. I feel very grateful that people really seem to have bought into what we are trying to do and been very supportive.

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Where did the name Liar Liar come from?

I always wanted something that would sell the ethics of the place. For me Liar Liar is all about using ethically source products that come from passionate producers. Originally, I was coming up with things like ‘Honest Coffee’ or ‘Coffee with a conscience’ but I guess I didn’t think it was edgy enough.

Trying to explain this before I got the shop open was very difficult, but I think now people can see what it’s about and seems very well received.

Why do you think Liar Liar has been such a success?

I like to think that it’s because we try and do things right. I was always confident of serving some tasty coffee, but I think the staff and customers have managed to create a really nice atmosphere. I personally really enjoy spending my time there.

When you get time off, what do you enjoy doing to unwind?

I’ve got a two-year-old daughter called Primrose, that means I spend most of my days’ off trying to wear her out, which is great for me because I feel like I’m reliving my youth. I’ve also finally managed to free up some time for exercise which has helped a lot. Mainly football and cycling.

Where are your favourite places in Oswestry to eat, drink and shop?

I probably don’t get out and about the town as much as I would like but the Townhouse, Heat and Fat Rabbit are great. Most presents come from Barkers or Booka and my favourite place is probably the Bailey Head.

Sometimes I enjoy their beers a little too much!

Do you have any advice for other budding entrepreneurs who are considering setting up a business in the town?

Go for it! If you are passionate about what you do, then people will buy into it. If possible go and work for a similar business that is successful and work out why. And then don’t try to run before you can walk!

What does the future hold for Liar Liar?

I’m a little obsessed with details and even though we have come such a long way since we opened I still feel we can improve our current offering. Also, one of the main aims was to inspire others to improve their coffee offering. Slowly I’ve been approached by different local businesses which is awesome, but I hope there is many more to come. I also like the idea of collaborating with local businesses which I still haven’t been able to put into action.

Finally, what’s the best thing about living in Oswestry?

I’m a family man, so being surrounded by family and friends is awesome. It’s also great to be a part of a town on the up. I think all small market towns have been through a hard time but to see new businesses opening up all the time and doing well is great to see. With the Oswestry Bid being a success, I think it’s an exciting time to be around the town.

Liar Liar is located at 2 Albion Hill, Oswestry and is open 8.30am – 4pm Mon-Fri and 9am – 2pm on Sunday.

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