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breezes with fashionable cover-ups recommended by fashion editor Robyn. Then indulge in warm seasonal fare with our selection of game recipes – they’re much simpler than you might think. Help Derwen College celebrate 40 years with memories and pictures from their past, and read about a Shropshire filmmaker who found his perfect location at Oswestry’s Park Hall Farm. On the home front, it’s time to get moving by reading our ‘Secret Agent’s’ advice on how to ensure a new home by Christmas. Then at the end of the month, join in Halloween’s frightening fun with a visit to Oswestry’s premiere pumpkin farm, brave the ghostly goings-on at Whittington Castle, or drop in at one of the dozens of ghoulish events across the county.

COMMUNITY 4 Community News 6 90 years of Derwen College 9 Filmmaker Jake Elcock School report 11 29 Education 57 Sport

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Pumpkin time For some Oswestry folk Llynclys Hall Farm, near Oswestry, is still known as the ‘Pumpkin Farm’. Not surprising really, seeing as owners Richard and Lynda Jones harvest more than 20,000 pumpkins a year there. Even the shop’s logo features the large orange Halloween squash. The farm started growing its own vegetables and opened its award-winning farm shop 20 years ago but has really carved out a niche for pumpkin supplies. The farm harvests between 20,000 and 30,000 pumpkins every year and Lynda says that pumpkins are now their biggest business. “We’re even busier for Halloween than we are for Christmas,” she says. “We have to take on extra staff to cope with demand. “In fact we’re the largest pumpkin growers in the area and we can supply all shapes and sizes. We also grow summer squash, winter squash and gourds.” The shop’s Pumpkin Barn is open daily from 15 October between 9am-7pm at the farm shop and pumpkins are also on sale at the Llynclys Hall Farm stall at Oswestry Indoor Market, Bailey Head. They also sell everything you need to carve your pumpkin for Halloween. “People come from all over the region to buy our

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pumpkins, not just locally. Some of our customers come from as far away as Manchester,” adds Lynda. Llynclys Hall Farm Shop was opened in 1995 by Richard and Lynda Jones. The family has run the farm for generations, farming beef cattle and crops, but the couple decided it was time to diversify and sell their own crops. They converted an old workshop into a farm shop, and started growing their own vegetables, including their popular pumpkins.

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The Derwen group of Riding for the Disabled has just celebrated 40 years at the reins for riders with learning difficulties and disabilities. The group, which was originally founded by Lily Morgan and Mary Clay for the students of Derwen College in May 1976, celebrated this milestone in the Boathouse in Ellesmere. After 15 years of riding at Prescott’s Riding Centre in Baschurch the stables have closed but the group now meets at the Walford Equestrian Centre in Baschurch on Thursday mornings. Spokesperson Liz McBrien said: “Our aim is to let the riders really enjoy the riding but also to encourage them to use different skills while interacting with the ponies. This helps their self-confidence but also improves their balance and posture. This is achieved by keeping the lessons varied and also doing other activities such as games and dressage to music. “We are always very grateful to hear from new volunteers to help us and we still have spaces for a few more riders.” For more information email derwenrda@gmail.com for details.

� Dave Andrews raised more than £15,000 for cancer charities by organising Oswestry’s Big Walk

Celebrated local author Dave Andrews author of the book The Oswestry Round spoke to members of Oswestry Rotary Club about his recent challenge. Dave was creator of the Oswestry Round Challenge, a 33-mile circular walk centred on Oswestry. The first organised Oswestry Round Big Walk event took place over two days during the summer when walkers were invited to attempt the route as a one or two-day challenge. The project aimed to raise money for both Cancer Research UK and for the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre in Shrewsbury, where Dave was treated in 2014 and is now Oswestry area co-ordinator, and where Dave’s wife Jane also works as a fundraiser. Dave explained that he had wanted to give something back for his treatment. His book has sold more than 600 copies, raising £3,000 for the charities, with the Big Walk Challenge itself raising a further £15,000. With the unusual title ‘From Gobowen to Everest’, Dave is now working on another book for the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund based on a diary he kept on a previous trip to Everest Base Camp.

OCTOBER 2016

COMMUNITY NEWS

Just the tonic

n The sun shone on revellers at The Sweeney Hall Hotel’s first gin festival

Sweeney Hall Hotel’s first Gin Fest has been toasted as a roaring success. Hotel manager Lindsay Steele said that the two-day event, which featured 1,000 people and 24 different gins, was a triumph. “As our first Gin Fest, we could not have wished for it to have gone any better, with the weather on our side, gin flowing freely, plenty of great food and some amazing artists entertaining the crowds,” she said. “We would like to thank all those who attended and all of the staff. It was a great event and I can’t wait for next year!”

Volunteers required with Halloween spirit Whittington Castle is looking for volunteers who are happy to lose their heads and get in the spirit of Halloween. The castle, near Oswestry, is looking for extras to play ghosts, including the headless horseman, in their forthcoming Ghost Tours, which take place during the October Half Term from Tuesday 25 until Saturday 29 October, starting around 6.30pm. Castle manager Sue Ellis said: “We need some extra people to play ghosts, adults as well as children. We’ll provide the costumes and make up and the script. Extra people are also useful to help back stage with costumes and make up and props. If you think you know someone or can help yourself then please get in touch. It is great fun.” The Halloween family fun continues at the castle on 30-31 October for a Halloween Day and evening events. Whittington Castle has a history of ghostly goings-on and was visited by the Most Haunted

television crew in July. It is steeped in historical tales of warfare, treachery, death, myths, legends and many ghosts and strange happenings. Reported sightings have included a hooded figure seen under the gateway, a phantom blacksmith in a leather apron and the faces of ghostly children seen peering out of an upstairs window. The castle even runs overnight vigils for brave ghost hunters. Sue says: “We’ve had many overnight vigils that have picked up all sorts of vibes though no-one has been able to put their finger on exactly what it was. I think every group has found something they couldn’t explain. “One paranormal group ran a spiritual meeting where they reported that the pencil drew something that looked very much like an oldfashioned iron. They couldn’t have known that the court room had also once been used as the ironing and pressing room.” Visit www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk or contact Susan Ellis on 01691 662500 to volunteer.

Something fishy going on at town’s film club Fish out of water is the theme of Oswestry Film Society’s third season of films showing at the town’s Kinokulture Cinema. The society is showing films on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from now until December. Films include A Hologram for the King starring Tom Hanks on 4 October, classic Marilyn Monroe in Some Like It Hot on 1 November and Midnight Cowboy on 6 December. Film Society member Michael Hudson said: “Our third season has the theme ‘Fish out of water’ and we are screening modern and classic films about people in unfamiliar situations. From Tom Hanks in A Hologram for the King and George Clooney in Money Monster, we have something for all film buffs to enjoy. We have two classics with both Midnight Cowboy and Some like it Hot expected to be popular.”

Killer show The Ladykillers by Graham Lineham will be playing at Attfield Theatre, at the Guildhall, Bailey Head, in Oswestry, from 3-8 October. Founded in 1928 by GW Attfield, the Attfield Theatre Company describes itself as a small but vibrant amateur dramatic society. It was in 1972 that Oswestry Town Council allowed the group to use a redundant courtroom in the Guildhall. The enterprising amateur thespians discovered some cinema seats being thrown out and soon had seating for their venue as well. After changes of name and premises and a temporary stop due to dry rot, the company is now back hosting its own plays within a 97-seater theatre in Oswestry’s Guildhall. The rest of the season continues with comedy The Titfield Thunderbolt from 5-10 December, The End of the Affair by Graham Greene from 27 February to 4 March 2017 and Arcadia by Tom Stoppard from 14-20 May 2017. For more information visit www. attfieldtheatre.co.uk or telephone the box office on 01691 680222.

Challenge for Hope Oswestry Sainsburys Manager, Allister Moutrie, took to his bike to cycle 170 miles in three days to raise money for children with such severe conditions they are not expected to live into adulthood. During September all Sainsburys stores in the north took part in the Sainsburys Big Bike Ride which saw staff from every store cycling to raise monies for their nominated charity. The Oswestry store nominated Allister to take part for charity Hope House. Anyone who would like to support Allister with his fundraising can make a donation at www.justgiving.com/Allister-Moutrie2.

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n Michael Hudson and Tom Brookes from Oswestry Film Society, attempting to recreate Tom Hanks windswept pose

A season ticket covering all films is available for just £24 and on-the-door tickets are available at £6 per film. For more information on the society, visit the website at www.oswestryfilmsociety.org.

An Oswestry charity shop is now on the look-out for extra volunteers – and the new recruits can work as few or as many hours as they like. Drivers and shop workers are at the top of the ‘wish list’ for the Relate shop in Albion Hill. “If people just want to do one hour a week, that’s fine,” said Jo Gurney, area retail manager. “We’d still love to hear from them. Or they could do one day a week or they could do a whole week. We want to hear from anyone who can help in any way.” The Oswestry shop is one of 10 across Shropshire run by Relate, the counselling and support charity. Find out more from one of the shops or by telephoning 01743 266848.

OCTOBER 2016

MEMORIES

n Outdoor activities such as sport on the bowling green were encouraged at Derwen College

n The cafeteria was a welcoming place to eat and socialise

Derwen celebrates 90 years with pictures from the past

here have been many changes at Derwen College, near Oswestry, since it was founded in 1927 for young people with disabilities and learning difficulties. The college, which prides itself on creating futures, is appealing to the public to look to the past in a bid to help collate photos and memories to celebrate the big 90th birthday next year.  The specialist independent residential college, situated in the village of Gobowen two miles from Oswestry, plans to mark its nine decade anniversary with events and celebrations over the course of 2017, including a look through the establishment’s fascinating history. Tonia Davies, marketing co-ordinator at the college, says: “We are asking for people’s memories of Derwen College from over the years to add to our archives and our rich story.” On 4 and 11 October, people are invited to attend drop-in coffee mornings from 10am12pm at the Garden Centre Cafe, to share their memories of Derwen, either as students and their families, employees or visitors. Derwen College was founded in 1927 by Dame Agnes Hunt at her Baschurch home, 15 miles from its current location in Gobowen. Agnes Hunt developed osteomyelitis in her hip as a child and as a result was in permanent pain and found walking difficult. Despite this, she trained as a nurse and opened her home, Florence House, as a convalescent home for ‘crippled’ children, extolling the benefits of open-air treatment.  Agnes had already established the Orthopaedic Hopsital in Oswestry along with Robert Jones, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon, but this wasn’t enough for the ambitious nurse.

n Above left: Students and staff were excited by a

visit from the Duchess of Kent in 1952 n Right: Derwen College was once home to a Boot Shop, which made special footwear for people with disabilities. There was also a department called Surgical Appliances, which made artificial limbs and braces n Right: An original souvenir programme from the college’s Grand Fete in 1930

In 1927, with the approval of the education authorities and the financial assistance of the Shropshire Orthopaedic Hospital, a house adjacent to the hospital called ‘The Derwen’ was purchased, along with 35 acres of land. Here Dame Agnes founded the Derwen Training College where physically disabled young people could learn a trade and become either partially or wholly self-supporting. During World War II, Derwen became a hospital and continued as a rehabilitation centre for many years afterwards. Dame Agnes continued to devote herself to Derwen until her death in 1948. Her final dream, a housing development purpose-built for the disabled, called ‘Agnes Hunt Village’, was started in 1952.The bungalows are still used today and at the entrance to the ‘village’ is a memorial to Dame Agnes Hunt.

Tonia says: “Dame Agnes Hunt was a visionary but the current facilities at Derwen would exceed even her most ambitious dreams. Over the years major building projects have transformed the college campus. A swimming pool was built in 1970. In 1982 the concert hall was completely destroyed by fire, but was rebuilt the same year. 1986 saw the formation of Derwen Enterprises as a more commercial environment and in 1999 the Orangery Restaurant opened. In 2013, the college opened the Bradbury Food Production Centre to provide work experience for students and to make and sell jams and chutneys. ”The college has a lot to celebrate in 2017 and in the meantime we are asking people for any memories they may have of Derwen College.” Contact derwendays@derwen.ac.uk or call 01691 661234.

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History in the making at Park Hall The authentic war trenches at Oswestry’s Park Hall Farm Experience has helped bring history to life for a budding film director

n Actors from Rich in History ensured that details were accurate during filming of A Long Way Home

young Shropshire director has spent his summer getting a glimpse of the horrors of life in the trenches shooting his latest film at Park Hall Farm Experience, near Oswestry. Bridgnorth actor and director 19-year-old Jake Elcock, a film student at The University of Westminster, has spent much of his summer holidays back home in Shropshire working on a 15 minute film set during World War I, some of it on location in Oswestry. The World War I trenches at Park Hall Farm Experience are the perfect backdrop for his heartwrenching story of fictional Captain Hemingway – a man who leads his men over the top to certain death in the final few days of WWI. Park Hall Farm owner Martyn Hughes allowed Jake and his film crew free access to the attraction which was opened to the public in 2014. The trenches, constructed in conjunction with Oswestry Town Museum, offer a glimpse into a soldiers’ life in the cramped bunkers during the Great War. The trenches were created at the Park Hall Countryside Experience, which was the site of one of the largest training camps in the country; it was built in 1915 and saw many soldiers, including Oswestry-born war poet Wilfred Owen, spend time there on their way to the front. Jake has been preparing for this historic drama A Long Way Home for years, researching and collecting props from the period. He has enlisted friends and family and re-enactors from Rich In History – the group who also appeared in the famous Sainsbury’s Christmas Truce advert last year. Through his passion and perseverance Jake has persuaded everyone including Park Hall Farm to allow them to use their time and premises for free. “I’d been to Park Hall Farm Experience many years ago but only recently found out they had

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the Trenches Experience here,” he admits. “I had been looking for the ideal location to film and was delighted to find exactly what we were looking for in Shropshire.” The trenches were closed to the public for periods over two days for the filming. Jake’s parents, Marguerite and Julian Elcock, are directors of Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) in Bridgnorth and Wolverhampton, and many of the PQA ‘family’ were pleased to lend their support. The film’s lead actor is teacher Ben Seager who runs the comedy and acting classes at the PQA. Jake says: “The film is set in the trenches of the Somme towards the end of that horrific battle. The soldiers of the fictional Shropshire Regiment have spent months in the same set of trenches unable to make progress but are required to hold their position. “The film follows Captain Hemingway who leaves his comfortable home in Shropshire to join his regiment in the trench shortly before the end of the war.” Jake says that the film is fictional, although the plot is inspired by his research. “I’m not calling it a war film as it’s a human story about one man,” says Jake. “It’s vital that the horror and bravery of WWI

is kept alive and never forgotten. Shropshire has a rich war history which I wanted to represent. It was probably the worst conflict in history. If we can give it a voice even if it’s in some small way, then that’s important. There’s no propaganda, just the telling of a human story. We didn’t want to misrepresent anyone so used the many stories to create an imagined one.” With the aid of crowd-funding and other backing, Jake hopes The Long Way Home will lead to a full length film to coincide with the centenary of the end of WWI in 2018. Jake hopes to release the film on 11 November 2018. Jake began his career in front of the camera as a child actor, working on a touring production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast where he played Chip the teacup. A Saturday job working at PQA led to his interest in film and film making. He started off as a precocious young actor and then got bossy and decided to direct,” his mum Marguerite laughs. Talking after the filming Jake said: “It was some of the most fun I’ve ever had on set with a phenomenal team. Its been a fantastic summer!” For updates on the film’s progress and details of how you can contribute to the crowd funding appeal go to www.trenchfootfilm.wordpress.com

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EDUCATION

In our monthly roundup we take a look at what Shropshire students have been getting up to Sir John Talbot School Sixth Form students were rewarded for all the hard work over the year with some exceptional A level results. Students celebrated a pass rate of more than 95% with some superb individual efforts. Brett Twist (pictured) achieved four A Levels with grades A*, A, A and B.

Students from schools across the region got stuck into surgery during hands-on work experience at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, near Oswestry. Dozens of students enjoyed a corporate work experience week with the hospital, which included shadowing different wards and departments, learning about different roles within the Trust and having a go at surgery in a mock theatre. Schools and colleges that took part included North Shropshire College, Ellesmere College, Welshpool High School, Shrewsbury Sixth Form, Oswestry School and The Marches School in Oswestry. Pictured dissecting an eye as part of the theatre day are from left: Ffion Bell from Oswestry School, Eleanor Brown from Shrewsbury Sixth Form and Megan Wilde from Welshpool High School.

North Shropshire College in Oswestry and Reaseheath College in Cheshire are to form a federation this year. Both colleges specialise in land-based subjects and technical and vocational qualifications, are in a strong phase of continuous growth and improvement and share a long history of delivering quality education. Although both colleges are committed to working together, they will remain independent and retain their own names and campuses within the federation. Pictured are Reaseheath principal Meredydd David, Richard Ratcliffe chair of governors at Reaseheath, Gillian Richards, chair of governors at North Shropshire College and Jackie Doodson, principal of North Shropshire College.

Marches School Sixth Form students built on the success of last years’ first ever A Level results, celebrating a pass rate of 100%, with 41% of entries at A*- B. Executive headteacher Mrs Sarah Longville said: “I offer my warmest congratulations to our Sixth Formers as they celebrate their fantastic A level results. This is our second cohort to complete their Sixth Form education at the school and we are thoroughly delighted with their set of results.” Mrs Longville continued: “These results reflect the high aspirations of both students and staff at The Marches School and are testimony to why we pushed so hard for a Sixth Form at the school.” Outstanding individual results were achieved by Alex Keir, from Year 13 who achieved A*, A* A, B and Jonathan Jones, from Year 12, who gained four A grades in the sciences and maths.

OCTOBER 2016

HEALTH ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

The power to change lives Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital bariatric consultants John Loy, Manel Riera and James Rink are changing the lives of patients with the latest in weight loss surgery and aftercare

eighing 32 stones, staff nurse and former sportsman Peter Warren struggled with sleep apnoea, lack of confidence and depression after he piled on the pounds following a knee injury in his early 20s. The 35-year-old nurse, from near Shrewsbury, had a 66-inch waistline and was wearing 8XL clothes when he was referred to consultant bariatric surgeon Mr John Loy for a gastric bypass. After just nine months, it is no exaggeration to say that his body and his life were totally transformed. Now a healthy 12 stone, Peter’s confidence has returned, he has started playing cricket and has climbed Snowdon, a challenge which was previously unimaginable. For consultant Mr Loy, this is just one of many success stories for patients who are living proof that bariatric surgery has the power to change lives. He has seen patients return to work, come off medication for diabetes, overcome depression and return to a normal, healthy life. No wonder he loves his job working in the NHS and at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital. “It is such a rewarding branch of medicine with life-changing results,” he says. “Peter is one of many patients who has been able to get back to living life to the full after surgery. He has gone from being hardly able to breath to losing 20 stones. He plays cricket, has climbed the highest mountain in Wales and no longer suffers depression,” says Mr Loy. John Loy is one of three consultants who specialise in bariatric surgery at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, and between them they offer a wealth of experience in a branch of surgery that is seeing a huge rise in demand. Experts Mr Riera, Mr Rink and Mr Loy will be offering advice at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital’s event ‘Let’s Talk About Weight Loss Surgery’ this month. On 13 October, the county’s leading bariatric consultants will be joined by dietitians and specialist nurses at an open event at the hospital on Longden Road, Shrewsbury. They hope to dispel some myths and offer straightforward advice about the benefits of bariatric surgery. There are several types of weight-loss surgery options available, including gastric band, gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. All work by restricting the

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stomach’s capacity for food. The work is usually carried out as keyhole surgery and patients can be out of hospital in less than a day. Irish-born consultant Mr Loy has been living and working in Shropshire since 2014 and is proud of the work that he and his department have achieved. “Weight loss surgery has such a profound effect on people’s health. Obesity contributes to so many medical conditions including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnoea, osteoarthritis, reflux, kidney problems and cancer. “It frustrates me when you hear reports that it is an easy option or that it’s for people who are too lazy to lose weight. Some patients have lost a lot of weight in the past but put it back on. There is much ongoing research that shows that fat cells have memory and that diets are simply a temporary fix; once people go back to eating as they once did, the weight will go back on. Change has to be forever. “We’re not talking about surgery to simply make people thinner. We want to make our patients healthier and have a better quality of life. Surgery is suitable for people with a BMI of 35 or above. It is about curbing diabetes, controlling joint pain, and allowing them to work and live a healthier life. “Each patient is different and should be treated as such to find the ideal procedure for them. For us it is really important to understand the psychology behind their weight problems, offer a sympathetic ear, high quality surgery and follow-up care. We want the very best for our patients to help them get on with their lives.” Let’s Talk About Weight Loss Surgery is a free and open event at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, Longden Road, Shrewsbury. To book, telephone 0333 305 3665.

OCTOBER 2016

Come to a FREE open event.

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For those attending on the evening, they will be able to book a consultation with one of the consultants - there will be a discount on consultations booked on the evening.

WHEN 13th October 2016

This open event will be an educational event on the various types of weight loss surgery that Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital can offer. The event will be hosted by our three Bariatric Consultants Mr John Loy, Mr Manuel Riera and Mr James Rink.

TIME 6.30pm WHERE Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DP Places are limited so please call 01743 282628 to reserve your place.

OCTOBER 2016

INTERIORS

FACING PAGE CLOCKWISE:: A selection of paint colours and wallpaper from the Little Greene Paint Company CENTRE: Grey is still a strong trend in interiors, and pink complements it perfectly. Asiatic Cascade rug from Alan Ward, Shrewsbury, or online at www.alanwardfurniture.co.uk

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he Little Greene Paint Company has once again joined forces with national breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Haven, to promote and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the whole of October, Little Greene has pledged that 15p from every tin of paint sold via the company’s 270 UK-wide stockists, including Alan Ward in Shrewsbury, or through its website www.littlegreene.com, will be donated directly to Breast Cancer Haven. The pledge applies to all the colours in Little Greene’s range, but of course Breast Cancer Awareness month is associated with pink. Most commonly used to decorate a little

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RENOVATION

Historic home restored to former glory

ombermere Abbey in Shropshire has been crowned the winner of the 2016 Restoration Award, presented by the Historic Houses Association (HHA) and sponsored by Sotheby’s. The house, owned by the Callander Beckett family since 1919, had suffered severe deterioration over a number of years. The award has been given for the most recent full restoration of the north wing, but also in recognition of the 24-year project to bring the whole house back to life. Combermere Abbey sits at the heart of 1,000 acres of farmland, woodland and park near Whitchurch, with a 150-acre lake curving around the house. Its origins date to the 1130s but in 1957 when Penelope Callander, later Lady Lindsay, inherited the house it was in such poor condition that permission was sought to demolish much of the building. Thankfully this plan was rejected and the process of trying to save Combermere began. Sarah Callander Beckett took over the estate in 1992 and reassessed the restoration, seeking to improve the site and its uses. Firstly, the stable block was converted to create nine holiday cottages. Later the library, formerly the Abbot’s Hall, was brought back to its former magnificence. The final stage of the restoration has taken place in the north wing. This wing will provide luxurious boutique bedrooms with sitting and dining rooms, as well as bridal accommodation. Ancillary buildings have also been restored, including a Grade II* game larder which is thought to date from the 19th century with a grant from the Country Houses Foundation. Sarah Callander Beckett said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won this very prestigious award and to have been recognised by our peers in this way. The restoration of this wonderful place has been my mission since inheriting it in 1992 and has taken my family and me on an extraordinary journey over the past 24 years. “To finally see the Abbey without scaffolding, standing proud in the landscape as it was designed to be, makes it all very worthwhile and I hope will give encouragement to others in a similar situation fighting to save these remarkable treasures.”

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n The Elm Tree Park development offers the best of both worlds with scenic country views and nearby town facilities

A spectacular view over stunning countryside is among the many reasons to snap up one of the last remaining properties at Galliers Homes’ Elm Tree Park development, near Oswestry. The company now only has a few carefully-designed four bedroom houses left for sale at this successful site, in Llanymynech. Located in Ashfield Terrace, on the edge of the village, the development has wide-reaching rural views. However, it is also well placed for travel to the shops, supermarkets, cinemas and restaurants in nearby Oswestry. The final plots are now available with prices starting at £350,000 for the former show home and other designs priced from £380,000, with part exchange considered and coming complete with floor coverings. Each detached home features an en-suite master bedroom, garage and stylish kitchen and superb finishes throughout. To find out more about living in this development contact Bowen Son and Watson estate agents on 01691 652367.

OCTOBER 2016

Telephone: 01691 680044 Gwernhafod, Gwern Y Brenin

11 Upper Well Close, Oswestry

This impressively appointed six bedroom Georgian-style farmhouse has an attached two bedroom annexe with approximately 7.71 acres of pasture land, along with a collection of Dutch barns and separate large barn with planning permission. The house itself offers a mixture of old and new, having undergone extensive renovation. Both house and annexe offers all the comforts of contemporary fixtures and fittings whilst retaining the beauty and charm of a host of original features. EPC RATING F

This six bedroom, three storey modern family home is located in a highly sought after area of Oswestry. Benefiting from a private enclosed garden, double glazing throughout and double garage with ample off road parking. The property briefly comprises; living room, family room, dining room, recently re fitted kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility, six bedrooms of which two have en-suites, shower room and bathroom.

£750,000

OIRO £424,950 Marches House, West Felton

OIRO £374,950 Ty Newydd, Castle Caereinion

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION - A unique opportunity to purchase a character house comprising a two bedroom self contained annexe and a four bedroom family home. It benefits from being finished to a high specification and has solar panels for electricity. Being located within the village of West Felton and with road links to Shrewsbury, Welshpool, Oswestry, Wrexham and Chester. The property would make a substantial family home. Contact Woodheads today to arrange a viewing on this fantastic opportunity. EPC RATING C

NO CHAIN – LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION – Three bedroom detached house to the sales market with solar panels for electricity. This property sits in approximately a one and a half acre plot and enjoys enviable countryside views. Internally, there is a living room, downstairs WC, sun room, kitchen/ diner, master bedroom with en suite, two further bedrooms and bathroom. Externally there is a utility room and off road parking. The gardens are a real feature of this property. EPC RATING B

Elm Tree cottage, Llawnt

OIRO £349,950

The Penthouse, Holbache House, Oswestry

EXHIBITED IN WOODHEADS AUTUMN EXHIBITION IN PARK LANE, LONDON – WITH NO CHAIN AND PANORAMIC VIEWS – An impressive, bright and spacious four bedroom detached family. This well proportioned property sits in a fantastic position set back from the other properties on the cul-de-sac and has lovely countryside views to the rear. Ty Newydd has four bedrooms; one en suite, three reception rooms, utility room, family bathroom plus an additional downstairs shower room, double garage and established gardens. EPC RATING D

This individual three bedroom, second floor penthouse occupies the whole of the top floor. The luxury penthouse is located within Holbache House, one of Oswestry’s oldest buildings, and is situated opposite the entrance to Cae Glas Park in the heart of Oswestry. Developed by Kitwe Developments in 2005, this property is a true one of a kind. Benefiting from gas central heating, double glazing, master bedroom with en suite, video entry system for security, allocated parking and communal gardens.

OIRO £339,950

OIRO £242,500

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OIRO £279,950 1 Market Street, Llanyfyllin

Laburnum Meadows, Four Crosses

7 Jemmett Close, Oswestry

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Smithy Cottage, St Martins

52 Fernhill Lane, Gobowen

15 Aspen Court, Weston Rhyn

OIRO £169,950

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OIRO £269,950 29 Bentley Drive, Oswestry

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OIRO £184,950 1 Greenfields, St Martins

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FOR SALE Shrewsbury Llangynog FOR SALE Building land at The Hollies, Tibberton

A charming extended detached Duke of Sutherland Cottage with scope to modernise and improve in good size gardens/ A charming A charming extended extended detached detached DukeDuke of Sutherland of Sutherland Cottage Cottage grounds. with with scope scope to modernise to modernise and improve and improve in good in good size gardens/ size gardens/ Sought After Village Location grounds. grounds. Backing onto farmland with lovely views Guide Price: £299,995 T: 01743 236 444 Sought Sought After Village Village Location Location Ent. hall,After dining room, lounge, kitchen, lobby, bathroom, Backing Backing onto onto farmland with lovely with lovely views views Sep. WC, 3farmland bedrooms, dbl garage, gardens FOR SALE Bishops Castle Ent. Current hall, Ent. hall, dining dining room, room, lounge, kitchen, kitchen, lobby,lobby, bathroom, bathroom, EPC rating: E lounge, Fairview, Lower Rd, Myddle Sep. WC, Sep.3WC, bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, dbl garage, dbl garage, gardens gardens Current Current EPC rating: EPC rating: E E

Guide Price: £299,500

T: 01938 555 552

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Guide Price: £299,500 FOR SALE

T: 01588 638 639

Shrewsbury

Building land at The Hollies, Tibberton

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FOR SALE

Guide Price

Building land at The Hollies, Tibberton

£395,000

FOR SALE

Llansilin

A rare opportunity to acquire 2 excellent building plots with P.P. for 2 eco detached houses in a delightful rural location just outside the village. 2 Generous sized plots with open space Outline planning permission Opportunity to build “Grand Design” properties Site mainly adjoins open farmland with lovely views Total site area about 1 acre

utility, shower room, study, family room, play room. Master bedroom with en suite shower, 5 further bedrooms, shower room, family bathroom Extensive driveway parking, rear gardens. Current EPC rating: C

Guide Price: £299,995

£395,000

T: 01743 236 444

SALE Shrewsbury FORFOR SALE St Martins Building land at The Hollies, Tibberton

An individual and deceptively spacious detached bungalow with attractive gardens in a delightful position with superb views over open countryside.

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T: 01743 236 444

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Fairview, LowerParking, Rd, Myddle Double Bathroom, Gardens, Garage. OC5629

201 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury

NE N NEWEW W

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Current EPC rating: C Current EPC rating: E Total site area about 1 acre Shrewsbury Welshpool Room with Stove, Study/Bedroom Five, FOR SALE This boundary. property has been well FOR SALE Ground Floor Master Bedroom with Ensuite, looked after by 236 the444currentGuide owners and the Welshpool Welshpool FOR FOR SALE SALE FOR FOR SALE SALE Guide Price £360,000 T: 01743 236 444 Guide Price: £299,995 T:Shrewsbury 01743Shrewsbury Price: £299,500 The Hollies Farm, Tibberton Building land at The Hollies, Tibberton

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WC, 3with bedrooms “In - out” driveway, garage, good sized gardens Sitebuild mainly adjoins openDesign” farmland lovely views Sep. WC, 3 bedrooms, dbl garage, gardens “In - out” driveway, garage, good sized gardens Site mainly adjoins open farmland with lovely views Dbl garage, gardens Dbl garage, gardens double glazing; the property must be viewed large sash windows, light and 12Dbl acres with glorious views. workshops. Hall, Living Room, Sitting Room, Current EPC rating: E Current EPC rating: E Total site area about 1 distant acre Current bright EPC rating: E rooms, Total site area about 1 acre Current EPC rating: E Current EPC rating: E Ent. hall, Ent. hall, dining dining room, room, lounge lounge garage, gardens to be appreciated. The accommodation exposed timbers, fireplaces, grates and Kitchen/Dining Room, Lounge, Family Kitchen Dining Room, Snooker Room with Kitchen, Kitchen, lobby, lobby, bathroom, bathroom, Sep. 3WC, bedrooms 3 bedrooms Current EPC rating: E Sep. 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Guide Price FOR SALE

£670,000

Llanrhaeadr

Guide Price: £299,995

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FOR SALE

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Guide Price

FOR SALE

£370,000

Penybontfawr

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Guide Price: £299,500

T: 01588 638 639

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Guide Price

£159,950

FOR SALE

Oswestry

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NE N NEW EW W

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£375,000

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£399,950

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Castlefields in Oswestry is set to benefit from a major investment, as a local housing provider steps up their efforts to improve the area. Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing (STAR) ran a consultation with tenants of the Castlefields estate to understand what they felt was needed. Lauren Woods, involvement and empowerment officer for STAR Housing, said: The Castlefields area has long needed to be improved, so this investment and regeneration is a wonderful opportunity. Our tenants are central to the decisions we take, so we always look to involve them in community improvement. I’d like to thank everyone who shared their ideas for the work with us.” Following the consultation feedback, the improvement works will see new parking bays, green space and landscaped areas; as well as a new play area. Vince Hunt, Shropshire councillor for Oswestry West, said: “This news is highly positive for the area and something Castlefields has long needed. “A lot of work has gone into making these improvements happen from myself, STAR Housing and our partners and I’m delighted that the tenants are to reap the benefits.”

Bespoke art to shine light on new homes A shining example of green living, new homes in Shropshire will include a special light installation designed by artists to reflect the eco-friendly credentials of the properties. Tesni Homes has commissioned designers Freshwest, based in West Wales, to design a bespoke light installation for select homes in the county. The company emphasis is on preserving and enhancing the environment, using natural materials to ensure responsible building and the production of eco-friendly homes. Tesni’s Lorraine Hopkins explained: “The Tesni brand is very much about light and natural light in particular. Tesni is an old Celtic word which means ‘warmed in the sun’ and reflecting this we install solar panels and sun pipes for example to harness energy from the sun. We’re very excited to be commissioning a Tesni light.” Freshwest has been briefed to create something that reflects green living, using data based on energy generated by Tesni’s headquarters to explore different visual shapes

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that help create and inspire the design of the light. They are also exploring recycled materials. “Freshwest have a passion for environmental issues and sustainability and as Tesni’s background is in renewables, it’s a natural partnership,” Lorraine added. The collaboration will be shared at Higher Education colleges across the UK as well as a tailored workshop for pupils at the Marches School in Oswestry. Freshwest will talk to students about the creative process and what it is like to work to a business brief. For information on Tesni properties visit www.tesnihomes.co.uk

On the move for Christmas Want to move house before Christmas? This month our ‘Secret Agent’ Kate Howell of Woodhead Oswestry Sales and Lettings gives us some top tips to sell your house: With many prospective buyers taking a summer break from house-hunting, autumn represents a time of fresh hope for house-sellers everywhere. No sooner has the school bell sounded to mark the start of a new year, prospective buyers are on the phone arranging viewings and making offers. The incentive being a new home in time for Christmas. With an average house sale taking anything from eight to 10 weeks to complete, October is the month for buyers to secure their new home in time for the festive season.

Here are five tips to help make the process as smooth as possible: Prepare for the costs of selling your house Factor in fees for agents and solicitors, which may double if you are buying another home. Also bear in mind you may not get the asking price you are expecting, particularly if you are looking for a quick sale

Prepare your home for the buyers Redecorate, repair and declutter. The smell of fresh paint and new carpet will provide a welcoming interior for viewers. Outside, lawns should be mowed, pathways weeded and any repairs required should be completed before the house goes on the market Use a professional photographer to make sure your house stands out from the crowd Get an Energy Performance Certificate – you must order one before you market your property Gather relevant paperwork, such as gas safety certificate and guarantees for building work, new windows and doors Set a price Compare your property with similar ones for sale in your area. Get a valuation from your local estate agent Agree price and fees with the agent Have a price that you’d accept clear in your mind, so that when you do receive an offer you can respond quickly to secure the deal

n Kate Woodhead offers top tips to ensure a new home for Christmas

Contact a solicitor Select the solicitor you want to use for the sale and contact them in advance to let them know once your house has gone on the market Keep it moving Once a sale is agreed your estate agent will contact your solicitor for you with the details of the sale Reply to your solicitor’s queries quickly Agree on a date of exchange of contracts and completion date with your solicitor and your purchaser through the agent. Hopefully you should be in your new home with plenty of time to find a space for your Christmas tree!

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SCHOOL REPORT It’s been a busy time for schools and colleges, with exam results and a new year starting. We catch up with all the education news from our county

n Straight A student Eli Richardson gets a congratulatory hug from deputy head Marie Jones; SHS pupils had plenty to smile about

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he girls and staff at Shrewsbury High celebrated for two weeks running after receiving outstanding sets of examination results. The school, renowned for its examination performance, was overjoyed with both the GCSE and A level results, with headmaster Michael Getty commenting: “We are absolutely thrilled for the girls and their exceptional results. “With newspaper headlines suggesting GCSEs are now far more challenging, we are delighted to see our girls accessing top grades so routinely. Once again we are in the position where a significant proportion of the entire year group received a flawless spread of A*/A grades,

which is testimony to their hard work. “The number of girls securing straight A grades at A level is also incredible.” The high school was particularly proud of the girls’ ability to secure the high A level grades required to gain places at the most selective institutions with large numbers of girls heading to the likes of Cambridge, Durham and Bath universities. Whilst GCSE results were excellent across the board, it was stand-out results in Arts subjects and Languages that were a particular highlight. Mr Getty said: “The high school has always been renowned for the quality of its results in the Sciences so this year it is particularly gratifying to see how highly the girls have also performed in Arts and Language-based subjects. With 100%

A*/A in the likes of German, almost 90% A*/A in Latin and over 80% A*/A in Music and Drama it is wonderful to see the girls excelling across the full span of academic disciplines. “Languages in particular are so frequently neglected which makes this kind of performance all the more pleasing.” With top grades at A level being supposedly harder to achieve, the school was delighted as a string of girls gained straight A grades, and over 85% of grades achieved the top A*to C gradings. “I am particularly delighted with the diversity of career paths that the girls are now going off to pursue, which range from engineering to accountancy, from psychology to English Literature!” said Michael Getty.

Bridgnorth Endowed School At Bridgnorth Endowed School 70% of students achieved at least five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C or better; this measure was used by the Government until last year and is familiar to parents. It demonstrates the improvements at the Endowed since last year, when both the town’s secondary schools produced results in the low 50%s. GCSE performance provides crucial information for parents approaching the choice of secondary school for their child, as it shows how the school has enabled students to make progress and achieve their best. The much-improved Ofsted report from four months ago is further proof of this. No other school locally can show such rapid improvement. When you look deeper into the Endowed’s results they look even

better. The Government is focusing now on the progress of all students. Taking English as an example, the national norm is about 70% of students making ‘expected progress’, however at BES nearly 90% of students did so, with 42% making ‘more than expected progress’. And yet the Endowed isn’t an exams factory. Students are developed to be well-rounded citizens of the future and are given a whole host of opportunities including volunteering in a partner school in Tanzania, representing the school in a range of sports that rivals the best around, accessing fairly priced music lessons, taking part in school shows, visits to Rome and the battlefields of France and Belgium. The school is confident it can provide answers to prospective parents’ questions that will make BES the top choice in town.

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New College Telford New College Telford is celebrating another impressive set of A level results, with an overall 97% pass rate. There was a 100% pass rate in many subjects including Maths, Chemistry, Art, English, Film Studies, Media and History. Curriculum vice principal Jean Wright said: “We are very pleased with the results, which overall are an improvement on last year. It is fantastic to see so many of our students going on to their first choice universities.” William Beddow from Apley in Telford has secured a place at Cambridge to study Maths, after A*s in Maths and Further Maths, and an A in Physics. “I’m very pleased, but also relieved,” said William, who opted to come to New College Telford two years ago, instead of staying on at his school sixth form. “New College Telford has been excellent for me – I’ve really loved it. The teachers have been great, and if you are prepared to put the work in, you can do really well here.” Friends Thomas Billington, Vicki Cox and Amber Mansell – former Charlton School students – all received the grades they needed to go on to Southampton University. Thomas, from Hadley, got three As and one B to study Philosophy, Vicki, from Wellington, got two A*, one A and one B and will study Maths, and Amber, also from Wellington, will be doing Film Studies after she got two As and one B. Cerys Nash, who admitted having to overcome depression during her studies, was delighted with her two As in Maths and Further Maths, and a B in Fine Art. “It has been hard at times, but all the hard work has been worth it,” she said. Her friend Rebecca Powell, from Shawbirch, secured her place at Leeds University with one A and two Bs, in English Language, French and Psychology. She said: “New College teachers have been our life-savers. They are so understanding and supportive.” Another happy student was Megan McGuin from St Georges, who gained four straight A grades in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and English Literature. She now has a choice of universities, and is hoping to become a pharmacist. “I’ve really enjoyed it here. It’s a lot more adult environment than secondary school. We are given more responsibility, backed up with lots of support.”

n William Beddow, who has secured a place at Cambridge

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Telford College of Arts and Technology Mature student Clair Drummond has said a big thank you to Telford College of Arts and Technology for helping her to graduate with a first class honours degree in Health and Social Care. The 33-year-old, from Malinslee, completed a two-year Foundation Degree at TCAT, before topping it up with a further year at the University of Wolverhampton. And she said she was grateful to TCAT for giving her a ‘great step on to the higher education ladder’, and supporting her with her dyslexia. Clair, a former student at Much Wenlock’s William Brookes School, is now working towards a master’s degree, and can register as an approved social worker. This means she can expect to earn up to £25,000 in her first year, rising to around £40,000 if she becomes a social work manager. It marks the start of an exciting new chapter for mother-of-three Clair, whose previous jobs range from co-ordinating training at fast food chain McDonald’s, to giving scuba diving tuition in Malta. It was when she started looking for jobs in

the care sector that she realised she needed to develop her CV and get a professional universitylevel qualification. She contacted TCAT after being recommended by a friend, and the college helped her to juggle her studies with the pressures of bringing up her young children – one of which was just eight weeks old when she enrolled. Student finance allowed her to save a deposit for a house, and covered around 85% of her childcare and nursery costs. Clair said: “It can be daunting, as you are studying in smaller environment. But these group sizes allow you to learn in a fantastic way – lessons are taught in a classroom, not a theatre!” Her TCAT tutor Stuart Taylor said: “She came to the Foundation Degree Health and Social Care with a level three NVQ. “Under normal circumstances, I would have advised her to study on the Access to Higher Education Diploma, which would have given her the necessary academic skills to study on the course. “However, during interview, Clair convinced me that she was a suitable candidate to start on

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EDUCATION

Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury

William Brookes School, Much Wenlock Students and staff at William Brookes in Much Wenlock are celebrating the school’s best GCSE results. 82% of students secured five or more A*-C grades with 73% including English and Maths. 23% of all entries were graded at A*-A with 52% at A*-B. 96% of students gained 5+A*-G including English and Maths. Geoff Renwick, head of William Brookes School, was full of praise for students and teachers alike: “Our students and our excellent teaching team thoroughly deserve this excellent set of GCSE grades for their hard work and commitment. As the only Coubertin school in Great Britain, it is lovely that we have performed at the same high level as Team GB this summer!” Chair of Governors Catherine Connery added: “We are extremely proud of our GCSE students’ well-deserved success and of our dedicated teachers. These superb results demonstrate a strong improvement in academic performance and place us firmly amongst the top of the county’s comprehensive schools.” Fifteen Year 11 students gained nine or more A/A* with Connor Bennett and Charlotte Casteleyn sweeping the board with 11 GCSEs at A*; Oliver Shires got 7A*, 3A and a B; Tom Nock and Evyn Woodhouse gained 5A*, 5A and a B; Hannah Broadley and Jade Bruce obtained 5A* and 4A grades in their results.

A Shropshire school is “revolutionising” its boarding house by making it more flexible for pupils and parents.  Prestfelde School in Shrewsbury has welcomed boarders since 1929, but changing times have seen the numbers of pupils living on site dwindle in recent years. Now the school is developing a fresh approach by making the boarding house an “extension of home” to encourage more children to benefit from the boarding experience.  Mike Haswell, head of boarding at Prestfelde, said: “Times are continually changing and we at Prestfelde are always reviewing the services we offer. With this in mind we have decided to make our boarding house more flexible for parents and pupils.  “Boarding has changed somewhat from the days of parents dropping off their children with their luggage on the first day of term and picking them up three months later.  “The whole attitude towards boarding, from parents, pupils and teachers alike, is very different nowadays – you could call it a revolution – and we have embraced the modern, flexible style of boarding without losing the key benefits that staying in such an inspiring place as Prestfelde can provide.

n Mike and Jo Haswell with their sons Kieran and Connor

Moreton Hall School, Weston Rhyn Moreton Hall in Shropshire has been named by The Times as the UK’s top performing non-selective school following outstanding A level and GCSE results. This impressive accolade follows hot on the heels of The Tatler Schools Guide, which pronounced ‘If you’re looking for girl power, you’ll find it at Moreton Hall’. Exceptional pastoral care, detailed knowledge of individual students and unlimited extra support and help are undoubtedly key factors in explaining the school’s remarkable success in public examinations. However, principal Jonathan Forster was quick to pay tribute to the quality of teaching and learning which has long been the hallmark of the school. “We have exceptional teachers and outstanding students, both of whom are prepared to go the extra mile,” he said. “Moreton is a very special place and its unique atmosphere and ethos allows us to stretch the most able and support the least confident. “Our aim is quite simple, to enable students to reach their potential. Whether that is achieving a place at Oxbridge, representing their country at lacrosse or utilising the skills honed in Moreton Enterprises to run their own company. “Our academic results are stellar, but that is only one aspect of the business of education. A Moreton education is for life!”

“These days families want to spend much more time with each other at weekends and in the evenings.  “Our parents still want the excellent teaching, wideranging opportunities and nurturing environment that the school provides, but they also want the flexibility to spend quality time with their children when they want to.”  Prestfelde is now offering a range of flexible boarding options. Weekly boarders can stay from Monday to Friday, regular boarders can opt to stay the same night or nights each week, and occasional boarders can drop in and out depending on their parents’ commitments or their own activities.  The environment is carefully managed by Mr Haswell, who lives in Prestfelde House with his wife Jo and their two boys, Kieran and Connor, creating a real family atmosphere.  Mr Haswell added: “We have made the boarding facilities an extension of our home, providing an atmosphere which stimulates independence, confidence and a sense of belonging. We are keen to promote traditional values and skills for life, so offer wraparound quality care with the flexibility to suit individual needs.”  For more information about Prestfelde telephone (01743) 245400 or email office@prestfelde.co.uk

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Theatre on the Steps, Bridgnorth Regarded as gypsy jazz royalty, Paulus Schafer is known across the world as one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation. 8pm, £13/12, www. theatreonthesteps.co.uk

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MY BIG FAT COWPAT WEDDING Meole Brace Peace Memorial Hall, Based on real people’s experiences of mixed marriages or rural weddings attended by city dwellers out of their comfort zone, this is a fast moving comedy drama. For ages 12+. An Arts Alive presentation. 7.30pm, £10/6, 01743 235384.

1 October

CADENCE, AND WAIFS AND STAVES All Saints Church, Broseley Cadence is a small group of mixed harmony singers while Waifs and Staves is a chamber group that plays a variety of music from classical to light and popular. 7.30pm, £7.

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FUNDRAISING COFFEE MORNING Whole Life Centre, Cabin Lane, Oswestry

Bridgnorth Library Meet your local policing team between 2.30-3.30pm. Free drop-in session.

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MUM’S THE WORD 2 Oakengates Theatre @ The Place, Telford Brand new production with a starstudded cast taking the audience on the hilarious and emotional journey that is motherhood. 7.30pm, £24, www.theplacetelford.com

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Bridgnorth Library Free drop-in session on the first Tuesday of every month. Take a favourite poem to read aloud or just go along to listen. 10am-11am.

Events Birchmeadow Centre, Broseley The American alt-country singersongwriter returns to Broseley with his strong and meaningful songs. Tickets £12 on the door or £10 in advance from www.birchmeadow.org.uk/live-music

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THE REAL THING Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Britain’s top soul band celebrates 40 years in the business. 7.30pm, from £21, www.theatresevern.co.uk

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SOUL PARTY NIGHT The Place @ Oakengates Theatre, Telford Sensational vocals, glamour, outstanding costumes, and a wide range of great Soul and Motown classics – the recipe to get any party started. With a top soul DJ and support from local Lisa Stephens. 18+, dance-style event, 7pm, £12, www. theplacetelford.com

1 October

SHREWSBURY CANTATA CHOIR United Reform Church, English Bridge The choir hosts Voix Amis from France for a joint concert of music from the Renaissance to Romantic. 7.30pm, £7, under 18s free, on the door.

1-29 October

THE CLIFTON FILM FESTIVAL Belmont Hall, Wellington Features Eye in the Sky (1st), Eddie the Eagle (8th), Spotlight (15th), Bridge of Spies (22nd) and Florence Foster Jenkins (29th). 7.30pm, £5 on the door, from www.theclifton.org

2 October Bridgnorth Hospital A half-mile sponsored walk for little ones from the hospital to the Castle Grounds, to raise money and awareness of meningitis in memory of toddler Fleur-Rose. 11am-12 noon. Search Bridgnorth Toddle Waddle on Facebook.

2 October

CARMEN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury The Russian State Opera return with Bizet’s colourful and exciting story of high passion and tragedy. 7.30pm, from £29, www.theatresevern.co.uk

2 October

BRIDGNORTH JAZZ Black Boy Inn, Bridgnorth With trumpeter Jamie Brownfield and Paul Sawtell on piano. 12.30pm.

3-6 October

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Museum of The Gorge, Ironbridge Talk by Sam Paul, ‘Mapping the use and value of archaeological archives in museums’, part of a series of free archaeology-related seminars for members of the public with an interest in archaeology. 6pm, call 01952 435 946 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk

4, 11, 18, 25 October

TILE DECORATING WORKSHOPS Jackfield Tile Museum, near Ironbridge Join a drop-in tile decorating workshop between 10am and 3.30pm and try the tube lining technique to produce your own ceramic masterpiece. Museum admission fees apply. www.ironbridge.org.uk

4-8 October

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton Wonderful lavish new staging tells the true story of the singing family who escape to freedom from the Nazis. With Lucy O’Byrne, runner-up on The Voice, as Maria. 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs and Sat matinees at 2.30pm, from £22.50. www.grandtheatre. co.uk

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury A new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic horror masterpiece fusing ensemble storytelling, puppetry, live music and stunning theatrics. 7.30pm, Wed and Thurs 2.30pm, from £15.50, www.theatresevern.co.uk

5 October

3-8 October

HEARING AID CLINIC

DEAD SHEEP Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury The true story of how Mrs Thatcher

ORGAN RECITAL St Mary’s Church, Alveley Free afternoon recital by highly respected organist Bernard Salter at 2.30pm followed by tea and biscuits.

5 October Oswestry Library Clinic run by volunteers, 10am-12pm. Free drop-in event.

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5 October

THE UNIQUE KOMEDY UKELELE ORCHESTRA Oakengates Theatre @ The Place, Telford A unique evening of comedy and music, from Mozart to Monty Python, Bach to The Beatles. 7.30pm, £20, www.theplacetelford.com

6 October

OSWESTRY HERITAGE COMICS Oswestry Library Talk by local archaeologist and illustrator John Swogger as part of the learning at lunchtime series of talks. 12.30-1.30pm, £2.50, book at the library.

6 October

SNOW WHITE The Place @ Oakengates Theatre, Telford Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their unmissable production of Snow White. World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question; who is the fairest one of all? 7pm, £19.50/17.50/12, www. theplacetelford.com

7 October

SHREWSBURY FARMERS’ MARKET The Square Farmers’ market held on the first Friday of the month, 9am-4pm.

7 October

MP SURGERY 54 Broad Street, Ludlow Advice surgery with Philip Dunne MP, 4.30-6pm. To make an appointment telephone the constituency office on 01584 872187.

7 October

DAVID FRANCIS – Q&A AND CONCERT Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry New York singer/songwriter and now film maker David Francis shows and talks about his first film A Village Folksinger. This is one of the first screenings of the film in Europe. 7.30pm, tickets from www. hermonchapel.com or 01691 662196.

7, 14, 21, 28 October

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME Wenlock Books, Much Wenlock Storytime for babies up to preschools, every Friday from 11am until noon, £2.50 per family.

7 October

TOYAH: ACOUSTIC, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Enginuity, Coalbrookdale A wonderful chance to experience the 80’s pop superstar in an intimate setting where music and stories take centre stage. 8pm, £20, www. ironbridge.org.uk

7 October

AN EVENING WITH SALLY BARKER

Events online at www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock A singer/songwriter whose back catalogue encompasses folk, jazz, blues and soul, she reduced Sir Tom Jones to tears as he mentored her to the final of The Voice in 2014. 8pm, £15, www.edgeartscentre.com

� 14 OCTOBER About Africa by Harry Hook. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 7 October

8 October

ALL STAR SUPERSLAM WRESTLING

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

The Place @ Oakengates Theatre, Telford Come and see the larger-than-life characters from all corners of the world do battle inside the ring with heavyweight collisions and jaw-dropping high-flying action. 7.30pm, £15/10, family £45, www. theplacetelford.com

Alveley Village Hall Box Tale Soup present their new family adaptation, performed by just two actors and a cast of puppets. An Arts Alive event. 7.30pm, adult £10, children £5, family £25. 01746 780478.

7-8 October

Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry Two of Britain’s most celebrated virtuoso reed players join forces to promise the ultimate jazz night. 8pm, £12. Book at www.hermonchapel. com

ROXY MAGIC Theatre on the Steps, Bridgnorth The best and longest-running tribute to Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music. Two very different concerts, featuring everything from the art rock of the 70s to Ferry’s current sold-out tour. 8pm, £12, £14 on the door. www. theatreonthesteps.co.uk

8 October

MUCH WENLOCK FOOD MARKET Corn Exchange, the Buttermarket, the Square Selling a range of locally produced and delicious products. Contact Much Wenlock Town Council on 01952 727509.

8 October

MADE IN SHROPSHIRE The Square, Shrewsbury Market featuring arts, crafts and artisan produce, 9.30am-5pm.

8 October

MAMMOTH WEEKEND Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms Celebrating the discovery 30 years ago of the mammoth at the centre. Expert talks and mammoth facts. 10am-5pm.

8 October

BRIDGNORTH MVC AUTUMN CONCERT Bridgnorth Male Voice Choir is joined by Kidderminster Valentines for a concert at Castle Hall. Tickets £7, in advance from 01746 710244 or on the door.

8 October

GILAD ATZMON AND ALAN BARNES LCD

8 October

PANT AUTUMN BAZAAR Pant Memorial Hall, near Oswestry. From 2-5pm visit stalls from local organisations and businesses. Funds raised will go towards the hall.

8 October

DANE BAPTISTE: REASONABLE DOUBTS Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Dane Baptiste is already being hailed as one of the most exciting comic talents to break in years. 8pm, £13, www.theatresevern.co.uk

8, 29 October

WORKING FROM THE LIFE MODEL Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry Untutored life drawing class is an opportunity for artists of all abilities to work directly from the life model. 10am-12pm, £5. Booking essential on 01691 656882.

9 October

ROTARY CLUB’S UP THE STEPS WALK Bridgnorth Town Hall Bridgnorth Rotary Club holds its fourth steps walk, taking in over 800 steps between High and Low Town. Sponsored walk for Rotary good causes, £10 entry fee. www.rotary-ribi. org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=1242

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Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapidfire wit. Parental guidance 14+, 8pm, £16, www.theplacetelford.com

15 October

13 October

15 October

COMEDY NIGHT Dawley Town Hall, Telford Join Sean Percival, Stephen Dodd, Nipper Thomas & MC Ryan Gough for an evening of belly-laughs. Strictly 18+, 8pm, £8.50, www. theplacetelford.com

13 October

AN AUTHOR’S LIFE Oswestry Library Join author and poet Margaret Holbrook to hear all about the writing process, getting those ideas and inspiration, and submitting and getting published. 12.30-1pm. £2.50, book with library staff.

14 October

KNIT, CRAFT AND NATTER 9 October

TALKING ANTIQUES WITH JUDITH MILLER Booka bookshop, Oswestry An afternoon of insight with leading antiques expert Judith Miller, author of more than 100 books on collecting, antiques and design. Doors open 3.30pm, tickets £5 from www. bookabookshop.co.uk

9 October

VINTAGE PLOUGHING MATCH Spoonley Gate Farm, Rudge, Pattingham 21st annual Morville Heath Ploughing Match, in aid of the Air Ambulance. 10am.

9 October

MONSTERSAURUS The Place @ Oakengates Theatre, Telford This brand new show from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants is monsterously good! Suitable for ages three and above. 2pm, £10, family £36, www.theplacetelford.com

10 October

BOOKSTART RHYME TIME Bridgnorth Library Free session for children aged up to five, their parent and careers. 10.3011am.

10 October

RHYMETIME Oswestry Library Rhymes and songs followed by tea and talk for young mums as part of World Mental Health Day activities. 2pm– 2.30pm. Free drop-in event.

12-16 October

GANGSTA GRANNY Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams. Various times, from £13.50, www.theatresevern.co.uk

13 October

RICH HALL The Place @ Oakengates Theatre, Telford

Bridgnorth library Do you knit, sew or do any other portable handcraft? Bring along what you do for two hours of knit, craft and chatter. Meet others and gain inspiration through the stock of craft books and free access to the internet. All welcome, no pre-booking required. 10am-12 noon.

14 October

RSC: KING LEAR The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock Cinema screening broadcast from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, starring Anthony Sher as King Lear. 7pm, £11/10, www.edgeartscentre.com

14 October

SHETLAND TEA AND MURDER MYSTERY WITH ANN CLEEVES The Memorial Hall, Oswestry Join award-winning crime writer Ann Cleeves as she talks about her latest Shetland novel, Cold Earth. Doors open 1.30pm. Tickets £10 from www. bookabookshop.co.uk

14 October

ABOUT AFRICA BY HARRY HOOK Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Respected photographer Harry Hook presents breathtaking images of Africa, where he grew up and which he has been photographing for over 40 years. Each picture holds a fascinating story. 7.30pm, £18.50, www.theatresevern.co.uk

14-15 October

ROMEO AND JULIET Theatre on the Steps, Bridgnorth Traffic of the Stage touring production of Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers. 7.30pm, £12/10, special matinee for schools on Friday. www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk

14-16 October

SHROPSHIRE RAINBOW FILM FESTIVAL Old Market Hall Cinema and The Hive, Shrewsbury The county’s LGBT film festival, now in its 11th year. For details go to www.rainbowfilmfestival.org.uk

APPLE DAY Bailey Street, Oswestry Celebration of the mighty apple with local apple experts from Cambrian Orchard.

ELLESMERE CRAFT MARKET Market Hall, Ellesmere This popular craft market takes place between 10am and 5pm, admission free.

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15 October

CRAFTERNOON Oswestry Library Bring along your current project, share ideas and inspiration. 2-4pm. Free drop-in event.

15 October

SERIOUSLY DEAD Oakengates Theatre @ The Place, Telford Brand new play with a star studded cast including Crissy Rock from Benidorm, and Frazer Hines of Doctor Who and Emmerdale. Seriously Dead brings together the lives of Albert, Betty, Billy and the local undertaker Tristan de Winter as they become inextricably linked towards a path that is leading to the pearly gates and a disgruntled guardian angel named Thelma. 7.30pm, £21, www.theplacetelford.com

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15 October

SEANN WALSH: ONE FOR THE ROAD The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock One of the most entertaining observational comics on the circuit, a regular on TV. 8pm, £14, www. edgeartscentre.com

15 October

AUSTENTATIOUS Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Join an all-star cast as they improvise a brand new Jane Austen work before your very eyes, based on a single audience suggestion. Performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment, this is a Regency treat. 7.30pm, £13.50, www. theatresevern.co.uk

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15-16, 22-30 October

SPOOKLEY PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Apley Farm Shop, Norton Ride the Pumpkin Express, listen to a story, pick and carve a pumpkin to take home. All day. www.apleyfarmshop.co.uk

16 October

ORCHARD DAY Dudmaston Estate, Alveley Celebrate the apple harvest with Shrewsbury Morris, apple pressing and more. From 11.30am, normal admission applies with additional charge for crafts, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

16 October

BRIDGNORTH JAZZ Black Boy Inn, Bridgnorth With Sarah Smith on violin, Andy McKenzie on guitar and Greg Robley on bass. 12.30pm start.

16 October

THE WHITNEY HOUSTON STORY Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton Tribute to one of the world’s most

Organiser: Joanne Battams

PROCEEDS TO BE SPLIT BETWEEN Macmillan Cancer Support and Shrewsbury Hospital’s Lingen Davies Cancer Centre

SAT. 1ST OCTOBER 10am till 12pm Whole LIfe Centre, Cabin Lane, Oswestry.

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n 29 OCTOBER Ghostly Gaslight. Blists Hill Victorian Town, Ironbridge

revered singers, with a full band and dancers. Including 20 of her most popular tracks. 7.30pm, from £21, www.grandtheatre.co.uk

16 October

GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND The Place @ Oakengates Theatre, Telford Stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, Grimethorpe Colliery Band present a new programme of popular material. 3pm, £22/6, www.theplacetelford.com

17 October

BRIDGNORTH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES Castle Hall, Bridgnorth Anthony Daniels will speak on ‘fraudulent election in Bridgnorth’. Visitors welcome, 7.30pm, £3.

17 October

CHRIS PACKHAM: TADPOLES NOT INCLUDED Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton The naturalist presents an evening of zoological riches, humorous anecdotes and thought-provoking questions about the creatures we say we love – and some we don’t. 7.30pm, from £19.25, www.grandtheatre.co.uk

17 October

LIVE OPERA: COSI FAN TUTTE Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock Mozart’s opera, live from the Royal Opera House, performed by a cast of rising stars. 6.30pm, £11/10.

18 October

LIVING WITH LUKE Oakengates Theatre @ The Place, Telford This critically acclaimed play shows the daily struggle that affects those living with autism. Set entirely in a wrestling ring, it is touring nationally for the first time. Suitable for ages 14+, contains strong language. 7.30pm, £15/10, www. theplacetelford.com

18 October

OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Theatre goers are invited to spend a fascinating evening under water, without getting their feet wet! Returning to Shropshire as part of its world tour, the programme showcases the best undersea footage from around the world. 7.30pm, £14/12, www.theatresevern.co.uk

18-22 October

A TALE OF TWO CITIES Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton Interweaving one family’s intensely personal drama with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution, Dickens’ epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption. 7.30pm, Wed and Sat 2.30pm, from £12, www.grandtheatre.co.uk

19 October

LITERARY LUNCH WITH VICTORIA HISLOP The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry Meet the bestselling author of The Island, The Thread and The Return as she talks about her new novel Cartes Postales from Greece. Doors open 12.30pm. Tickets £30, including buffet lunch and signed hardback, from www.bookabookshop.co.uk

19-22 October

THE HOLLOW Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Mad Cow Productions present Agatha Christie’s classic English country house mystery. 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, from £14.50, www.theatresevern.co.uk

20 October

BRIDGNORTH AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB: AUDIO VISUAL SHOW Low Town Community Hall, Bridgnorth The club meets every Thursday; this month’s guest speaker is John Holt with ‘audio visual show’. All welcome, 7.30pm.

20 October

BRIDGNORTH WI Baptist Church, Bridgnorth Talk by Malcolm and Val Whittall on ‘how to become a cartoonist’. 7.30pm.

20 October

SHIFNAL BEER FESTIVAL War Memorial Club, Shifnal Organised by Telford CAMRA, with more than 20 real ales plus cider and perry. Free entry, families welcome, Thursday 5-11pm, Friday and Saturday 12-11pm.

20 October

THE SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury A sell-out at the theatre for the last three years, this explosive 60s show returns with five of the most influential artistes of the decade – Hermans Hermits, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Fortunes, The Ivy League, plus Chris Farlowe and New Amen Corner. 7.30pm, from £25, www.theatresevern.co.uk

class music, slick choreography and an amazing band, this features songs from legendary artistes. 7.30pm, £23, www.theatresevern.co.uk

22 October

AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR Willow Gallery, Oswestry 10am to 5pm. Showcasing locally made craft from a range of makers. www.willowgalleryoswestry.org

22 October

BEYOND THE BARRICADE Oakengates Theatre @ The Place, Telford Recreating original West End and Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principle performers from Les Miserables present a blockbusting two-hour show, now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert. £23, www.theplacetelford.com

22 October

PAUL DRAKELEY ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock A salute to the crooners and bands of yesteryear from a talented group of musicians who are constantly in demand to back international stars or play the cruise ships. 8pm, £12, www. edgeartscentre.com

22 October

SONS OF PITCHES Ellesmere College Concert by the winners of BBC’s The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone, supported by Oswestry’s Libby Gliksman, in aid of Shropshire Rural Communities Charity. 7.30pm, £20 from 01743 360641.

21 October

22-23 October

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The Place @ Oakengates Theatre, Telford On tour to promote his new album Some Enchanted Evening, with songs from the MGM films and musical theatre of the 40s and 50s. 7.30pm, £22.50, www.theplacetelford.com

West Midlands Showground, Shrewsbury Antiques, vintage, retro, salvage and collectables. 8.30am-4.30pm. £2.50, over 65s £1.50, under 14s free.

21 October

Engine House, Highley An early chance to get your Christmas goods. £6/5/3.50, family £16.50. www. svr.co.uk

MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Completely live and combining first

22-23 October

CHRISTMAS GIFT FAYRE

22-30 October

HALLOWEEN TRAIL Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley Solve the creepy clues to win a prize. 11am-3pm, trail map £2. On 26 October, the park hosts two-hour Spooky Creatures sessions at 10am and 1.30pm, including pushchairfriendly walk, batty games, and potion making. Child £3.50, booking essential on 01746 781192. On 28 October there’s a lantern walk at 4.30pm, £5, booking essential on same number.

22-30 October

MAKE PNEUMATIC MONSTERS Enginuity, Ironbridge Use your imagination to design and make a scary Halloween monster from craft materials then see how quickly you can make it move using compressed air. Drop-in workshops run from 10.30am-3.45pm, some additional costs apply. www.ironbridge.org.uk

22-31 October

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Park Hall Countryside Experience, Oswestry Spooktacular happenings down on the farm with wacky games, pumpkin carving and fright time in the haunted house.

22, 24-29 October

SPOOKY TILE DECORATING WORKSHOPS Jackfield Tile Museum, near Ironbridge Join a Halloween themed drop-in tile decorating workshop and try the tube lining technique to produce a tile featuring your own spooky design and choice of colours. Museum admission charges apply, www.ironbridge.org.uk

22-30 October

VICTORIAN HALLOWEEN Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge See how the Victorians prepared for Halloween and the traditions and efforts they went to ward off ghosts and ghouls from entering their homes, shops and streets. Museum admission charges apply, www.ironbridge.org.uk

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Sunday 25th September

Oswestry Community Games

A huge variety of sports and cultural activities including "Have a Go" sessions 11am - 3.45pm. Free event - Cae Glas Park

Saturday 15th October

Apple Day

Apples will take centre stage on the Bailey Head with a range of activities and stalls dedicated to apple pressing, growing, baking. Related crafts and children's attractions

Saturday 5th November Oswestry Town Council & Oswestry Treble Niners

Annual Bonfire & Firework Display

Supporting local charities Food & drink available

11am - 3.45pm - Free event Bailey Head and Bailey street

7pm Children £1 Adults £5 Brogyntyn Park, Oswestry

Tel: 01691 680222

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Tel: 01691 610952 Whitehall, Aston, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JH

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The Vicarage Nursing Home provides high quality, twenty four hour, nursing care. It is situated in the quiet, semi-rural location of Bayston Hill near Shrewsbury. We have themed hallways, feature bedroom doors and a specially designed dining room. A full activities program, person centred and one to one activities and quality entertainers. Beautiful landscaped and sensory gardens, vegetable plots and greenhouses.

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The British Ironwork Centre, near Oswestry A sports, performance, retro and classic car meet from 8.30am-11.30am. Offering bacon or sausage baps, tea, coffee and a vast array of cars.

Hammerstein’s Cinderella follows the classic fairy-tale of the orphan girl as she deals with her hateful stepmother and stepsisters, whilst all the time dreaming of simply going to the Prince’s Ball. 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, from £12, www.theplacetelford.com

24 October

27 October

MIDLANDS BREAKFAST CLUB

FUNGI FORAY Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley Join the rangers and Jo Weightman of Herefordshire Fungus Survey Group for this guided walk. 10am-noon, 1.303.30pm. Places limited, to book call 01746 781192. Adults £4.50, child £3, payable in advance. 01746 781192.

UKELELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury The world renowed all-singing, all-plucking superstars return with their toe-tapping music and hilarious banter. 7.30pm, from £24, www. theatresevern.co.uk

24-28 October

27 October

HALLOWEEN CERAMIC WORKSHOPS

BIGGING UP THE BARD

Coalport China Museum, near Ironbridge Paint a biscuit fired ceramic money box or create a creepy creature from air-dry clay, maybe a bat, spider or rat! Sessions 11am-4pm. Museum admission charges apply, www.ironbridge.org.uk

25 October

MARK RADCLIFFE: SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Radio and TV presenter, musician, writer and friend of the stars, Mark Radcliffe has been making a little go a long way for several decades now. This show is no exception. Expect songs and stories of middle-aged angst along with tales of ineptitude. 8pm, £16, www.theatresevern.co.uk

25 October

PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING Castle Hall, Bridgnorth Annual public screening evening organised by Bridgnorth Lions. From 6pm. www.bridgnorthlions.org.uk

26 October

FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury The Royal British Legion in Shropshire invites one and all to this annual Festival of Remembrance. Hosted by Eric Smith (BBC Radio Shropshire), highlights include performances by the Shrewsbury Brass Band, Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir, a dramatic reading from the ‘Gunners’, a local WWI memoir, and an introduction to the role of the Cadets in the county. The evening concludes with the formal Service of Remembrance. All proceeds to the Poppy Appeal. 7.30pm, £10, www.theatresevern.co.uk

26-27 October

THE GHOST WALK Bridgnorth Guides from Theatre on the Steps lead you through the avenues and alleyways of Bridgnorth, finding ghosts to tell you how they met their grisly ends. Starting from the town hall at 7pm, early booking essential. Adults £10, children £5. www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk

26-29 October

CINDERELLA THE MUSICAL The Place @ Oakengates Theatre, Telford Join the award-winning TADLOP as they bring the magic to life. Originally written for television and starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers and

n 27-29 OCTOBER SVR Ghost Trains Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth

23 October

Oswestry Library Bard’s Best Bits ... of Romeo and Juliet with OddSocks Theatre Company. Fun for all the family from aged seven. 10.30am12pm. Free but book your place.

27-29 October

SVR GHOST TRAINS Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth Brave an exhilarating night-time ride from Kidderminster to Arley. Dress up in your scariest outfits, get a ghoulish goody bag and see the stations transformed into a variety of ghostly scenes. Booking essential, £10, www.svr.co.uk

28 October

PHILLIP HENRY AND HANNAH MARTIN Willow Gallery, Oswestry Winners of the Best Duo title at the Radio 2 Folk Awards, singer/songwriter Hannah is a skilled fiddler, viola and banjo player while Philip is one of the UK’s finest slide guitarists. 8pm, £12, booking at www.willowgalleryoswestry.org

28 October

NIGEL MAZLYN JONES WITH DAVE REEVES Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry Well known on the UK festival scene, guitarist Nigel Mazlyn Jones has often toured UK and European major venues supporting well-known bands like Barclay James Harvest, Renaissance and Bob Geldof. 8pm, £7 from www.hermonchapel.com

Dr Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Amazing Mayzie and JoJo. Perfect for all the family. Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, £14, www.theatresevern.co.uk

29 October

TABLE TOP SALE Eardington Village Hall, near Bridgnorth Everyone is welcome to this annual fundraising event, between 10am2pm, in aid of hall renovations.

29 October

with ghosts, ghouls and monsters. 6-9pm, £9.95, £6.75 children, £31 family. www.ironbridge.org.uk

29 October

SOUNDBOARD IN CONCERT St Mary’s Church, Alveley Multi-talented trio combining lyrical pop, blues, African, Celtic, jazz and classical influences. 7.30pm, £7.50, 01746 780478.

30 October

BRIDGNORTH 10K

Bailey Head, Oswestry Scary goings-on in the market place. Free family fun including face painting, competitions and scary traders.

Town Hall, Bridgnorth Undulating road route starting and finishing at the town hall. Organised by Bridgnorth Running Club. 11am, £16/14, www.bridgnorthrunningclub. weebly.com

29 October

30 October

HALLOWEEN AT WENLOCK EDGE

MUDSTACLE OBSTACLE CHALLENGE

HALLOWEEN MARKET

Bailey Head & Bailey Street, Oswestry Monthly artisan market selling local produce including pies, pastries, meat, fish, cheese, cakes and crafts. 9am-3pm.

Presthope car park 3-5pm. Fun for children who are encouraged to go in fancy dress and will make their own bat. Go for a walk in search of a witch who’ll tell spooky tales. 3-5pm, £2 per child plus 50p for the bat. 01694 725000.

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WINNIE THE WITCH BIRTHDAY STORYTIME Oswestry Library Celebrate the birthday of the iconic witch with stories from 2-3pm. Free but book your place with library staff.

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BEE GEES FEVER Theatre on the Steps, Bridgnorth Tribute band performing all the soulful ballads to the high-energy disco classics of the Bee Gees. 8pm, £10, www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk

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SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Seussical takes us into the world of

Wenlock Edge car park, Much Wenlock Wander through the wild Wenlock woods and watch out for bats, witches and ghouls. May not be suitable for under 10s. 7-9pm. Booking essential on 01694 725000. £5.

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GHOSTLY GASLIGHT Blists Hill Victorian Town, Ironbridge Blists Hill Victorian Town’s annual Halloween fright night takes on a new dimension this year with the arrival of cult characters from the Ghostbusters movies. The town’s Ghostly Gaslight evening will see the streets, shops and houses transformed into eerie places filled

Weston Park near Shifnal Kick Ass Endurance challenge you to shifting terrain and lots of obstacles within a 10km course. £49 on the day, cheaper in advance, registration opens at 8.45am, www. kickassendurance.co.uk

Weston Park, near Shifnal To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Capability Brown, head gardener Martin Gee shows off the landscape in all its autumnal glory. 10.30am, £6/5/3 payable on the day. www.weston-park.com

30 October

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Theatre Severn, Shrewbury Autumn concert featuring violin soloist Carolin Widmann. Pieces from Rossini, Mendelssohn and Sibelius. 7.30pm, from £32.50, www. theatresevern.co.uk

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4. Desk tidy, Alan Ward, £65 Eight-section wall desk tidy in the hugely popular French Country style 5. ‘In the Room’ notebooks by Designs in Mind, Oswestry, set of three £9 Designed and made by a group of makers referred through mental health services to Designs in Mind, a rural social enterprise, available at www.designsinmind.co.uk 6. Emily Sutton folding 2017 desk calendar, Black Bough, Ludlow, £6 Featuring everything from a toy penguin on skis to a punnet of pick your own strawberries and a toadstool Christmas decoration – all in the chronological order you would expect

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RECIPES

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imply put, game is wild animals and birds that are hunted and eaten, although nowadays many are farmed and raised domestically. Many of us are uncertain about how to cook game or are unsure about the flavours, but autumn and winter are the ideal time to indulge in this fresh, quality and low fat meat. For most game, the shooting season runs from the beginning of October until the end of January, and if you buy from a supplier who knows their game and can advise you on the best way of cooking correctly then there’s no reason at all why it shouldn’t be moist and flavoursome as well as seasonal. For more information visit theTaste of Game website for recipe ideas, news and where to buy. www.tasteofgame.org.uk

Roast grouse with red wine, port and blackberry sauce and bread sauce fritters Ingredients 2 grouse 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 50g salted butter 2 garlic cloves 2 sprigs thyme Bread sauce fritters 2 tbsp mashed potato (leftovers work well) 250ml milk 2 cloves ¼ star anise 1 /2 clove garlic ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 /2 clove garlic 4 thick slices white bread cubed (fresh) Salt and pepper 2 tbsp leftover vegetables (can be anything) Red wine sauce 150ml red wine 75ml glass of port 200ml chicken stock Knob of butter 12 blackberries (optional)

Method Wrap breasts with smoked bacon, place in a medium hot, heavy-bottomed frying pan with vegetable oil and a knob of butter. Leaving the skin on crush (do not chop) a couple of garlic cloves and place them in the pan together with the thyme. Over a medium heat, brown the grouse on one side, then the other, then the breast. Finally cook it with the back down. The entire process should take about 10 minutes – remember to brown the legs. Set aside in a warm place to allow the grouse to rest for five minutes or so. It should then be ready to serve. If not, and still a bit pink, finish in an oven at 180°C for four to five minutes.

To make the fritters: Add to the milk the two cloves, a quarter of star anise, ¼ tsp cinnamon and half a clove of garlic. Warm the milk through, and then sieve to remove the cloves, garlic etc. Add bread cubes. Season with salt and pepper and cook on low heat for five minutes, stirring regularly. Set aside. Combine the bread sauce with two tablespoons each of mashed potato and leftover vegetables. Season. Heat a knob of butter or a splash of vegetable oil in a small non-stick pan, and spoon in a serving of the fritter mixture. Brown on one side and turn to brown on the other. Set each aside and keep warm.

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To make the sauce: Heat port and red wine in a saucepan, reduce by half, then add the stock. Reduce again so the sauce is just thick enough to ‘coat’ the meat. Add a knob of butter for a lovely sheen. Serve the grouse whole with red wine sauce with the fritters alongside. Add blackberries to the sauce and warm through before serving. Serve with green vegetables.

Pheasant pasties Ingredients 500g of short crust pastry (for ease buy readymade or you can make your own. One ready rolled pack will make about 3 pasties). 1 pheasant 2 waxy potatoes, peeled and grated on the large side of a cheese grater 1 /2 small swede, peeled and grated on the large side of a cheese grater 6 juniper berries, crushed 8 sprigs of thyme, leaves picked and finely chopped Salt and pepper, and a little flour 70g butter 1 egg, beaten (for an egg wash)

Method Preheat oven to 375F/190c or gas mark 5. Roast the pheasant for about 20 minutes. This will make it much easier to cut/pull the meat off it. Once the bird has cooled enough to touch, peel of all the skin and discard. Using a sharp knife, or a fork, pull the meat off both breasts and legs. Carefully cut as much meat as possible off the legs, taking care not to include any small bones. Cut the meat into a rough dice. Toss the meat with the juniper berries and thyme. Season with a little salt and pepper. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick. Take a 6 inch dish, and place on the dough. Cut around the dish to form a pastry disc. Do this as many times as the pastry allows. Put a layer or two of potato and turnip down – leaving a ½ inch border around the edge (room for crimping). Top with some of the pheasant meat. Add a couple of small cubes of butter (or if you are feeling very extravagant a knob of clotted cream) and sprinkle the top of the meat with a little flour. Brush the pastry edges with a little water. Bring both edges up to the top of the pasty and press the edges together tightly. Now for the crimping: Start at one end of the edge. For a classic crimp, use one finger to push one side of the pastry, pinch around that finger with the finger and thumb of your other hand to create a scalloped effect. Brush the outsides with a little of the beaten egg. On both sides of the pasty cut a short (1 inch) hole to let steam out.

Repeat until all the meat is used up. Put the pasties on a baking sheet lined with the greaseproof paper which comes with the pastry if you buy ready rolled. Crank the oven up to 425F/ 220c or gas mark 7 and bake for 20 minutes. Turn the oven down to 320F/160c or gas mark 3 and bake for a further 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before eating; the insides will be really hot.

Pot roast partridge with honey roast root vegetables Serves 4

Ingredients 4 whole dressed partridges 2 knobs of butter 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and ground pepper 4 sprigs of thyme 4 cloves of garlic, crushed Honey roast root vegetables: 2 large carrots 2 large parsnips 1 medium swede 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 large sprig of thyme 3 tbsp of honey 4 tbsp cider vinegar 5fl oz/150ml chicken or game stock

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Method Place garlic and thyme in cavity of partridge. Heat large ovenproof frying pan with olive oil and butter. When it starts to foam add the partridges. Seal birds for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and remove from the pan. Wash and peel vegetables before cutting into 1in/2cm square chunks. Place vegetables in pan, cover with cold water, add a little salt. Bring to boil and cook until al dente and strain. Roast off the vegetables in the frying pan, add thyme and garlic. Deglaze pan with cider vinegar, add honey and season with salt and pepper. Place the birds on top of the root vegetables and season. Roast in a preheated oven at 200C/4000F/gas mark 6 for about 7-10 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover with foil and allow to rest for a further 5-7 minutes. Strain off the pot roast juice, place in a small pan and reduce by half. Finish the light partridge gravy by whisking in 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Season and taste. Serve with game chips or potato crisps.

Shrewsbury Chocolate Festival is back even bigger and better for 2016 offering tastings, demos and talks for the county’s chocoholics. The weekend event runs from 1213 November at St Mary’s Church. Telephone 07814 113156 for details. Tiger Gin, created by The Shropshire Gin Company, has been awarded a silver medal in the ultra premium category of The Gin Masters 2016. This accolade is in addition to being recognised by the International Spirit Awards as being ‘one of the best gins in the world’. Derwen College, near Oswestry, has been recognised for its homeproduced preserves. The college’s food centre won two coveted Great Taste Awards, one for its raspberry jam and one for the spiced apple chutney.

Venison burger with root vegetable crisps and blue cheese Serves 4

Ingredients 600g coarsely minced venison 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 tsp chopped thyme Sea salt Ground black pepper 1 parsnip 2 carrots 1 celeriac 4 slices blue cheese 4 buns Seasonal salad Mustard

Method To make the burgers, mix the mince, onion and thyme together, adding salt and pepper to season. If you wish, fry a small piece of the mix and taste it to make sure that the seasoning is just right for you. Divide the burger mix into four patties and place in the fridge for a couple of hours to firm up. Finely slice the root vegetables and fry in vegetable oil until crisp. Drain, season with salt and set aside so that they remain crispy. Heat a frying pan with a little oil and fry the burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side – longer if you like them well done. Place the burgers on a baking tray, add a thick slice of blue cheese and brown under the grill. Serve the cheeseburgers in a toasted bun with the root vegetable crisps, salad and mustard.

A popular Shrewsbury Americanstyle smokehouse restaurant has changed hands. Smoke Stop restaurant, in Ford, which was previously owned by Shrewsbury Town footballer Jake King and his wife Linda, has been sold to an unnamed restaurateur. The owner of Blakelands Country House, near Bridgnorth, has celebrated two decades at the business. Paul Morgan took over the day-today running of the business from his parents 20 years ago and has the very busy role of wedding co-ordinator, organising and managing more than 80 weddings a year. Midlanders are urged to get behind their local farm shop or deli by voting for them as the best in the Midlands 2016. The winner will receive a stand at the BBC Good Food Show Winter at the NEC from 24-27 November. To nominate, visit bbcgoodfoodshowwinter.com/ Midlandsbestdeli Are your kitchen knives too blunt to cut? Richard the Knife Sharpener visits Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop in Shrewsbury regularly to sharpen all the blades on site and is happy to sharpen your knives, scissors and even hedging shears. He is next at the farm shop on 9 October. Call 01939 210 905 for details. Unsure on how to cook your game? Why not become a culinary expert in wild bird and meat on the Taste of Game full-day cookery course at Brompton Cookery School, near Shrewsbury on 22 October, priced £150. www.bromptoncookeryschool. co.uk for details.

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WHOLEFOOD SMOOTHIES

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t began as a quest to shed the n Louise Taylor with children William (aged 11), Fred (six) and Charlotte (nine) unwanted baby weight after having her third child but Louise Taylor’s healthy eating regime has grown into a business that’s booming. As well as dropping a dress size or two, Louise is now a ‘mumpreneur’ and creator of Shrewsburybased business Purition. The Shropshire mum’s passion to find a natural way to get into shape is now helping thousands of other women (and men) across the UK to achieve their health and fitness goals through her booming micro food production business. Louise first developed the Purition wholefood smoothie mixes three years ago after a friend introduced her to a similar product made in Australia. Made from a combination of nuts, seeds and coconut, the natural shakes were an instant winner for Louise, who had been struggling to find a natural, sustainable and healthy diet to use alongside her new fitness programme. “I’d always made quite a conscious effort to eat the right foods, making flavours as well as a range of vegan products. foods, sugar and starch and sure I get my five-a-day for Over the last four to five months the company increasing nutrient-dense I was so excited about example,” says Louise. “But has expanded its team and Louise’s husband greens and eating protein, as after having the children – Edward has also got on board. well as good sources of fat this discovery that I William, Charlotte and Fred – “It’s been a whirlwind few years,” said Louise. at every meal. At the same I found even a good healthy had a bit of a light bulb time she was introduced “The product has taken off and sales have really diet wasn’t enough to stop exploded taking the business from a small start-up to a natural shake product moment really and the weight creeping on. that I could run around my family life to a growing created by a team of “I tried the usual calorie enterprise which now employs seven people. that was to develop a nutritionists in Australia. controlled and faddy diets “Our theory has been very simple and that “The shakes were loaded similar product which with healthy foods providing has just been to do things better. We have never but none of them seemed to work longer term. I was needed to prove demand for the product because the perfect combination of we could launch hungry all the time, tired we know that it already exists because so many protein, fibre and healthy and generally disappointed people are already using protein supplements and in the UK fats to support my new with the results. meal replacement products. approach,” she says. “It was a frustrating situation that I’m sure “We are just saying to those people that if “Within several weeks I’d lost the baby weight many of us have been in.” you are going to use these products why not use I’d wanted, I was feeling more energetic but more one that is made from real food and contains no Eventually, Louise found a new approach importantly I no longer craved carbohydrates and nasty, processed ingredients or chemicals. to weight loss based on cutting out processed sugar – which are the main culprits in my book “It just makes sense – it’s like eating a real when it comes to gaining weight. orange instead of taking a Vitamin C tablet. “I was so excited about this discovery that I “We have customers all over the UK and our had a bit of a light bulb moment really and that product is stocked in a number of gyms and was to develop a similar product which we could fitness centres as well as the Whole Food Market launch in the UK,” she continues. and Selfridges. And so Purition was born. “We soon hope to be launching the product Louise worked closely with the original in America and who knows what will happen if manufacturers in Australia to develop a unique that’s successful. It’s such an exciting time.” smoothie blend for the UK market and very soon As well as fitness fanatics, the shakes are afterwards she had established a small food particularly popular with busy multi-tasking mums production base at Harper Adams University like her, who often skip breakfast, says Louise. in Edgmond. In April 2013, the product was “For mums on the go, it’s a really easy way launched to the trade and then online. to make sure they get a good start to the day. The business has since relocated to the There’s no excuse, it takes less than 15 seconds!” Shropshire Food Enterprise Centre in Shrewsbury Even Louise can make time for that. and recently online sales topped the £500,000 mark. It now produces a range of wholefood protein shakes in a number of different natural

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HEALTH

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There’s hardly anyone who isn’t going to be in a bad place emotionally at one point during their lifetime. In fact, there’s hardly anyone who isn’t going to be in a bad place emotionally at one point during their lifetime. But the sad fact is many of those people will never seek help: whether it’s because they don’t think it’s serious enough, they’re worried about being judged, they’re concerned their employers will treat them differently or they simply don’t recognise they’ve got a problem. Here at Day Lewis we’re encouraging more people to come and talk to us about their wellbeing – you wouldn’t think twice about approaching us CAXTON SURGERY • OSWALD ROAD • OSWESTRY • SY11 1RD to talk about a physical ailment so please do the same when it comes to Tel: (01691) 654646 • (01691) 670994 your mental health. Of course, the first port of call if you think you may need to be referred for talking therapy or to receive antidepressants is going to be your GP. But if you’ve got an issue such as struggling to sleep because of your wellbeing then we can advise on the best way forward and we can also give you plenty of information about some lifestyle changes you may be able to implement which could help. We’re also well placed to signpost you towards the most appropriate place to receive some support. Even if you don’t have a mental health condition, we can all do something to reduce our stress, increase our happiness levels, take some We don’t just sell time; we sell experience, time out from the rush of daily life and improve our wellbeing. expertise, know-how and results So to mark World Mental Health Day, why not have a think about the simple changes you could make in your life which will make a big difference? And remember to come and chat to the team at Day Lewis if you 39 - 41 Church Street, Oswestry SY11 2SZ need any help doing that. 01691 652241 www.lblaw.co.uk info@lblaw.co.uk Day Lewis is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm and Saturday Offices also in: Shrewsbury | Ludlow | Telford | Hereford 8.30am to 12pm. For advice or more information call 01691 653033.

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ormer patient and sporting hero Ryan Cockbill, made time to visit an Oswestry hospital before jetting off to Brazil last month to compete in the 2016 Paralympics. Staff at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH), near Oswestry, were delighted to wish Ryan luck ahead of the Paralympics and promised to watch with keen interest to see him and other patients past and present among the GB ranks, bidding to bring medals home. Para-shooter Ryan, 26, was paralysed from the chest down after an accident in a shallow pool while celebrating the end of his GCSEs with friends. Ryan competed in the R4 and R5 100m air rifle competition in Rio – having also been in the London Paralympics four years ago, finishing 21st and 17th respectively in the two events. Ryan is a long-standing patient within the Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries, and was there just days before jetting off to Brazil. “I came in as an inpatient not long after the accident and I’ve been popping in and out for various treatment ever since,” he said, during his visit. “The staff are brilliant, some of them have been here for 10 years or more and I know quite a lot of them very well.

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“I started para-shooting at the Spinal Games soon after my injury” he added. “From there it was a hobby a couple of nights a week. In 2010 I got invited on to the GB squad after a couple of trials and, since then, it’s been a full time job for me as an athlete. “I’ve been able to travel around the world seeing different things. It’s given me something to do. When I had my accident I

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n Oswestry mayor Cllr Paul Milner presents

stallholder Heather Anderson with a certificate to mark 40 years in business

Time to celebrate for stallholder Heather Market stall holder Heather Anderson has celebrated four decades at Oswestry Market. Oswestry mayor Paul Milner dropped in to congratulate Heather, who has been trading antiques within Oswestry Indoor Market, in Bailey Head, for an incredible 40 years. Markets manager David Clough said: “Heather has been a credit to our wonderful market over the years selling all sorts of weird and wonderful items in her antique and collectable shop called Once Upon A Tyme.”

Friendly local service and low online pricing are a winning combination for Oswestry business, DTS. The discounted trade supply company is proving that a local company can compete with the multinationals. Family-run DTS, which sells everything from screws and fixings to sealants, building consumables and safety equipment, moved to new premises in April this year. With continuing growth in their business across the UK, as well as huge support from local customers, they are already finding that they are out-growing their new premises and require more staff. Cousins Chris and Wayne ‘Sonny’ Woods, who both live in Oswestry, are looking to recruit two new people to the DTS team by the end of the year as part of their expansion. The company’s business model is to provide big-name quality brands at low online prices, but also to give that little bit extra with their knowledgable and friendly customer service. With more than 40 years’ shop and sales experience between them, the pair offer a more personable and flexible service than their nationwide competitors. DTS already supply many large UK companies including British Gas and Scottish Power, as well as numerous national house builders, but they also work with all sizes of businesses from the

n Cousins Chris and Wayne Woods have seen DTS grow over the past few months

region with the same great service and prices. “Customers often pop in for a chat and a coffee when passing, and we have built friendships with many of them,” says Chris. “We even drop orders off to customers’ houses at evenings or weekends if they are really stuck. Traders in the area can pick up everything they need from us on the day, but still pay low online prices. We also offer free next day delivery anywhere in the UK.” Some of the brands on offer include Reisser, Spax, Catnic, Talon, Unifix, Sika EverBuild, BondIt, Soudal, Marcrist & Fischer. The trade counter is open for order collections from around 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Visit www.discount-trade-supplies.com or telephone 0330 999 8665.

Stuck in the middle: financial strife begins at 40 Amanda Lloyd, Shropshire Review’s new financial expert, tackles the monetary problems of being a ‘40-something’ ‘Life Begins at 40’. A friend of mine said these words to me as we were approaching our 40th birthdays, which I personally was dreading. Our 40s were meant to represent the ‘relaxed years’, at which point many couples have an increased income and children are likely to be reaching financial independence. Modern day living has altered this. Some commonplace occurrences such as marriage, divorce or the addition of another mouth to feed are good examples of many potential factors in the disruption of a person’s finances. Huge life changes can have effects on our income and pension and may result in great upheaval with aspects to consider such as changing home or a potentially costly mortgage. With many couples opting to have children later on in life (maybe after a second marriage), this also can have an effect on financial stability. I work as part of the Beaumont Financial team based in Oswestry. The key to my role is the ability to offer independent financial advice

with the clients’ best interests in mind and to obtain a greater understanding of their needs for the future. We advise our clients based on products from the financial market as a whole as we’re not restricted to a specific company’s products. This allows us to provide unique advice for the individual without bias. As different life stages occur, different questions are raised. Sadly, I am witnessing many of my friends trying to help an older generation who are now caught in a financial trap as a result of leaving important financial matters until they are unfortunately too late to change. The stress of coping with this burden can be unsettling at an already difficult time and is avoidable with the correct input and guidance. Beaumont Financial Planners are a local company in the heart of Shropshire, with more than 20 years’ experience in financial services, providing a truly independent and holistic service. Our friendly and welcoming team can help you with investment advice, pensions, retirement planning, estate planning, personal

and business protection and ongoing reviews. By seeking independent advice you can provide peace of mind for yourself and your family. Watch out for my regular column on all things financial in future issues. If you would like to discuss your financial needs, call us to arrange a free, no obligation assessment on 01691 670524, or email me, Amanda Lloyd at Amanda@beaumont-financial.co.uk Alternatively, visit our website www.beaumontfinancial.co.uk or pop in to 21 Salop Road, Oswestry, SY11 2NR

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A: This is a potentially serious situation. To creep up and shout what is tantamount to a threat to the employee is potentially a criminal assault and is certainly an abuse of your wife’s position as employer. From an employment law perspective, to act in such an abusive way is a breach of the implied covenant of mutual trust and confidence between employer and employee. Depending on the nature of the incident, this could be sufficient for a constructive dismissal claim to be entered against your partnership. At the very least, your employee is entitled to be paid for a notice period as you could also have been deemed to have terminated her contract by acting in such a way. Apart from keeping your wife out of the business, you probably do need to arrange a meeting with the employee and agree terms of settlement so the matter does not go any further. You should however take urgent legal advice before doing this. This question has been answered by Gwyn Edwards, a Chartered Legal Executive with GHP Legal. For an appointment visit www. ghplegal.com or contact one of our offices: Oswestry 01691 659194, Chirk 01691 777949, Wrexham 01978 291456, Llangollen 01978 860313. For Personal Injury, Employment and Family matters we offer FREE legal diagnostic clinics every Wednesday at our Oswestry office and every Monday at our Wrexham office, 12-3pm (no appointment necessary). GHP Legal is authorised and regulated by the SRA 51566, and Lexcel Accredited.

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Speciality cuppa makes the grade A new coffee shop, which offers speciality coffees and teas from some of the world’s best suppliers, has opened in Oswestry. Liar Liar, which opened in Albion Hill in September, is the first coffee shop in Oswestry serving speciality graded coffee and tea, says owner Tom Jones. “I have spent the last four years gaining the required knowledge to do these beautiful drinks justice,” he says. “We offer something different to Oswestry’s other cafes. I would say the main difference is that we are very drink focused, although being able to serve some other awesome products is a bonus,” he adds. “We are starting with a very small team to ensure I can spend as much time as possible with them, and produce high quality beverages. “We try to do our part in encouraging a sustainable and ethical world, so all of our packaging is 100% compostable, using organic produce where possible and almost all our suppliers are independent businesses.” Tom, aged 26, grew up in Weston Rhyn and first tried speciality coffee four years ago and says it has been his mission to bring it to Oswestry ever since. “I have visited more than 100 coffee shops all over the country for inspiration. I have been lucky enough to work at two of the big pioneers of specialty coffee in London and Bristol. “I hope that Liar Liar is approachable for everyone and that everyone will feel

comfortable working their way through our extensive menu,” he added. As a new local business, Tom is keen to bring some fresh ideas to the local business community. “As independent businesses I think we are stronger together, and can’t wait to put some ideas into practise. I hope to create a ‘disloyalty’ card which would require customers to visit a number of local stops and then have a choice to claim their free drink,” he continued. “ Another idea is ‘a counter-top takeover’ which would involve a local business taking over our cake counter for a week to showcase their own delights.” � Above: Tom Jones has

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DOWN ON THE FARM I recently had a few days off from work and took the opportunity on one of them to go walking with my eldest son in the Berwyn Mountains near where I grew up. We ate our sandwiches and sat on the hills where, as a young man, my father used to have to be on the peak before daybreak to start gathering sheep. As we looked down at the patchwork of fields in the Tanat Valley and across to the other hills around, I reflected on the fact that what most tourists think is a natural landscape is actually the product of the work of generations of farmers.

By Brian Evans, head of agriculture at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors

In order to maintain the beauty of our countryside, we need to ensure that farmers can continue to farm these areas in the traditional way, grazing the hills and maintaining dry stone walls and hedges. I’m pleased to hear that the Government has pledged to honour funding arrangements for farmers until 2020, despite Brexit, as part of a transition to new arrangements. It is important that an appropriate support scheme should continue beyond 2020 to ensure our farmers can compete with their European counterparts, who will continue to be subsidised, and to ensure that our landscapes,

which are so important for our tourism industry, are maintained. Farmers’ organisations, such as the National Farmers Union, are consulting on what a postEU domestic agricultural policy should look like. As a mediation lawyer and managing partner of a law firm with more than 200 staff, I know that good communication is critical to future success. Farmers now have a great opportunity to engage with their representatives and their MPs to help shape policy, which will preserve the best of our old traditions, and ensure a healthy future for British farming. I hope they take it.

OCTOBER 2016

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oin in the fun for the 21st year of the fabulous Festive Gift Fair! The biggest and best Christmas shopping event returns to the NEC, Birmingham, from 10-13 November. Christmas starts here with plenty of choice, unique gifts, and a fun and easy shopping day out. For their 21st year they have a whole new line-up of fantastic live music to entertain you through the day. Browse 350 stalls overflowing with fabulous decorations for the home and present ideas for all – from babies to teenagers, parents to grandparents, for him, for her and even the pets! There’s something for everyone at the Festive Gift Fair and to get your inspiration flowing, we’ve highlighted just a few of our favourite new gift ideas …

For foodies…

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The spirit of football is captured by photographer David Shields. Unique photographic montages of football stadiums, from Arsenal to Birmingham City and many more. Flight simulator experience vouchers available for Boeing 737 & 747 – Flight Simulators Midlands. Highly original Map cufflinks made from vintage maps and albums. Choose the location that is ‘special’ to you – Mia Mia Jewels.

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Magic and sparkle for fairies of all ages. Fairy Goodies sell fairy wings, tutus, fairy dust, fairy gardens… A fun alternative twist to the traditional advent calendar, buy a ‘Countdown To Christmas’ activity calendar which has things to make and do to keep your kids busy as they wait for Santa – Illustries. Have fun creating their very own name plaque using a clever mosaic alphabet kit – Teresa Mills Mosaics. We have 10 pairs of tickets to give away to the Festive Gift Fair. To enter, tell us: How old is the fair this year?

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WIN A £20 BOOK TOKEN Check the advertisements in the rest of the magazine to find where our ‘Local Bee’ (pictured above) is hidden. Entry to competitions can be made online through our website at www.shropshirereview.co.uk or by filling in the entry form or sending on a postcard to: SPOT THE BEE, Reviewmedia Ltd, Media House, Building 9, Stanmore Industrial Estate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 5HR. First correct entry drawn will win a £20 book token

WIN A WORKSHOP WITH FRENCH GREY TALES Sarah Truswell is a Shropshire creative who has recently taken the plunge to leave corporate employment to open the very first franchise of established retailer, French Grey Tales, in Bridgnorth. French Grey Tales (FGT) is not only an official stockist for Liberty of London Art Fabrics, but it is also home to unique quirky gifts and Sarah runs creative workshops from her studio space above the shop. Sarah’s beautifully designed shop can be found on Bank Street in Bridgnorth so now you don’t have to travel to London to stock up on Liberty fabrics, they’re right here in Shropshire, all available by the metre, half metre and fat quarters. And fear not if you’re not a confident seamstress, from late September FGT will offer a range of sewing workshops – right from the basics of getting to know your machine, to dress making where you can get your hands on the Liberty prints. Sarah already has a following in Bridgnorth – an ever-growing custom base who love to have a giggle with the LOVEFGT homeware range, all designed and made by French Grey Tales. The range features naughty mugs, cushions, framed prints, tea towels, tea pots and stationery for those who have a cheeky side. A bespoke, personalised service is available too, so you can have your own random sayings printed on to any of their products. Sarah is ensuring that a visit to French Grey Tales offers all sorts of ways for you to make your home pretty, whether you want to get your hands dirty or have someone else do it for you! They are proud stockists of Autentico Chalk Paint, which comes in over 150 different colours and four different finishes including Vintage chalk paint, Versante Matt and Eggshell –designed to be used both indoors and out, with built-in water resistance and UV filter, and Velvet wall paint for a superb matt finish. If painting isn’t your thing, Sarah and her team will paint your items for you. For those of you who really want to get creative, check out the huge range of workshops available including chalk painting level one and two, lampshade making, candle making, footstools, woodwork and much more to come. Each workshop runs roughly once per month and can be booked via the store, website or app (search French Grey Tales in the app store). French Grey Tales is all about sharing knowledge with their customers – pop into the store on Bank Street and you’ll get a whole raft of advice from owner Sarah. Join their Facebook group ‘French Grey Tales Making Things Pretty’ and you’ll be joining a community of over 6,000 members all sharing their own painting achievements, advice and support to other members. French Grey Tales has offered one lucky reader the chance to win a workshop of their choice up to the value of £35, or top up to attend a longer workshop. The workshop must be taken within six months of winning. To be in with a chance of winning, simply tell us: Which range of fabrics can you find in the store? www.frenchgreytales.com

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OCTOBER 2016

ELEMENTARY, DEAR WATSON

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ow old were you when you got your first mobile phone, Mum?” asked my 10-year-old son, innocently. “About 25,” I said. From the withering look he gave me, I may as well have said that I went to work in just my pants or was emigrating to Mars. “No, really,” he said. I sat him down and explained that back in the day we didn’t own mobile phones. In the 1980s, only rich bankers owned mobile phones, and they were the size of a brick. When I went to college, I told him, I had to queue for an hour to telephone my parents, and if they wanted to get hold of me they had to rely on another student answering the phone then writing a message on a large blackboard (you had to hope that the person answering was sober and gave a hoot about your family life). “We used telephone boxes,” I said. “You put in 10p to call or, if you wanted to save your money, you had a secret code where you rang three times then put the phone down so your parents knew you were ready to be collected.” It all sounds ridiculous now but at the time it seemed to work. “So how old were you when you were first allowed to used a public telephone?” he asked.

I explained that it was hardly the same thing but it was probably around the same time that I was allowed out on my own or with friends without adult supervision. My eldest is 11 years old this month and the nagging for a phone of his own has well and truly started. And with it come my worries about what having a mobile involves. Will it lead to text bullying; will he start sending and receiving personal pictures; will it get stolen; will he rack up bills of thousands of pounds; and will I ever be able to

My children’s vocabulary now includes words such as Weedle, Squirtle, Jigglypuff, Pidgey and Eevee

unglue him from the screen once it is in his grubby paws? The thing is, he doesn’t even want to phone anyone, text or Facetime. He’s not interested in WhatsApp, Snapchat or YouTube. The only reason he suddenly wants a phone is to play Pokemon Go. As with most things, the Watsons are a little bit behind the rest of the world. I have been aware of Pokemon for a while but it’s only now that my children’s friends (and husband’s work colleagues) have been hunting the little blighters that my family have become involved. The only device that we own that Pokemon will work on is my phone. So it seems that it has now become public property, never where I left it and never with any charge left on it. Things have gone even

weirder. My children’s vocabulary now includes words such as Weedle, Squirtle, Jigglypuff, Pidgey and Eevee. They want to hatch eggs, seek out PokeStops and Pokegyms. There are some positives to the new addiction. My son happily volunteered to walk to the shops with us for the first time in his entire life. He detests shopping but had been told that the town centre boasted Pokemon aplenty. Secondly, Pokemon eggs only hatch when you’ve walked a certain distance; so he is now happy to walk 5km without a single roll of the eyes. As we walked, I caught sight of other people obessessively checking mobile phones while strolling. It could be that they were all waiting for the vital phone call that couldn’t be missed but it looked to me that they were fellow Pokemon hunters. Dozens of people walking around with eyes firmly on tiny screens. At first I worried about someone getting run over, or two hunters bumping into each other; when you’re tracking Pikachu it’s easy to forget real life dangers. There have been several stories of teenagers bumping into lampposts or wandering into rivers while blindly following their phones. Then I thought how sad it was that no-one was talking in real life, or acknowledging each other. I caught the eye of another mum whose son was clearly investigating a PokeStop. We smiled at each other. “Pokemon?” I asked. “Yes, it’s the only way to get him out of the house nowadays,” she said with a weak smile. So maybe it’s not all bad. They’re out walking, it gives me and fellow shoppers something to talk about. I just need to convince him that the elusive Snorlax is training in a PokeGym which just happens to be in my favourite shop and I need never nag again (except when I want that blasted phone back). email: ewatson@reviewmedia.com

OCTOBER 2016

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