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ummer is well and truly here and we’re celebrating in style and feeling sunny – whatever the actual weather forecast says.

We’ve got recipes bursting with seasonal

berries, summer fashion fit for sizzling

temperatures and Six of the Best buys for a

summer of fun. Our events pages are crammed full of fun things to do throughout Shropshire but don’t forget the great choice

of fetes and festivals right on your doorstep, including the free Oswestry Food Festival.

We meet local boy and new Oswestry Mayor, Councillor

Paul Milner, to talk about his plans for the following 12 months in office. And find out about the town’s new monthly Artisan Market, packed with arts, crafts and culinary delights.

English meets Welsh at Powys Eisteddfod this month, when

music and arts from across the border congregate in Oswestry,

a town which still has a rich and vibrant Welsh tradition. We also chat to fundraiser Enid Thomas, a former Marie Curie nurse and a key member of Oswestry Welsh Club.

Whether you’re reading Shropshire Review in your

deckchair or while waiting undercover for the showers to ease off, we hope to add a little ray of sunshine to your day.

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COMMUNITY 4 Community News 6 Pregnancy classes 9 Eisteddfod 11 School report 54 Education festival 57 Sport

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Events listing Shrewsbury Folk Festival

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LAST WORD 66

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JULY 2016

Shropshire

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Faking it

Fun in the sun

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Six of the best for outdoors

COVER: Prepare for take-off as the holiday season starts

Stars raise smile and funds at charity football match A star-studded charity football match held at Oswestry’s Park Hall Stadium, raised a massive £3,242. Hundreds packed out the stadium in soaring temperatures to welcome the Once Upon A Smile team to Oswestry. Managed by National Soap Awards winner Danny Miller, the team included well-known faces from a number

of soaps, including Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. Money raised will be split equally between Once Upon A Smile and Hope House in memory of baby Zackery Dell. The Oswestry team, Zak’s XI managed by Dan Barton won 7-0. Organisers wish to thank everyone who supported the event making it such a huge success.

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� Left: Market traders stock up for the new Oswestry Artisan Market, held on the last Friday of every month (picture by Rocking Horse Studios Ltd)

This month sees the launch of Oswestry’s brand new Artisan Market, offering locally produced hand-made food and crafts. The market, which replaces the Farmer’s Market, will run on the last Friday of every month and will see up to 10 artisan stalls pitching up in Bailey Street. Markets manager David Clough hopes the market will attract more shoppers into the town centre and market at Bailey Head. The artisan market will run from 9am until 3pm starting on 24 June and running until Christmas. If the event proves a success, the market will become a regular monthly feature.

The move comes as Oswestry Town Council takes on more control of streets for events and markets from Shropshire Council. “We have been able to take more ownership of the streets for events and markets purposes and are looking forward to making the most of the added flexibility with less red tape,” said David Clough. “It’s been quite a big deal rebranding and making changes to something as traditional as the market, but traders have been supportive. “The market will carry on up until Christmas and if successful will become a regular feature that could end up extending towards Bailey Head or into Cross Street.”

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TV chef, Mark Lloyd, star of the BBC Good Food Show, visited The Marches School, in Oswestry offering tasty tips. Mark spoke to the students about his life and the challenges he has faced growing up. Out of the group of 40 students, 18 have been given the opportunity to work under Mark’s guidance to plan, prepare, cook and run a one-day popup restaurant at the school on Saturday 9 July.

Mark Lloyd said: “I think it is extremely important to show young people that we believe in them and give them opportunities to find out just what they can achieve outside of the classroom. “All the skills used in kitchens can be applied to many different aspects of life outside of the restaurant. The students will need to be organised, utilise leadership skills, use their intelligence, and work together as a team to deliver on time and under pressure.”

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JULY 2016

COMMUNITY NEWS

Mayor Paul is proud to serve home town He’s modest and grateful to be Oswestry’s new mayor but Cllr Paul Milner still wants to be known just as ‘Paul’. The 44-year-old former Fitzalan Secondary School pupil confesses that back in his school days, he and his friends could never have imagined that one day he would become town mayor. But the born-and-bred local lad feels a passion for Oswestry that saw him run for councillor back in 2010. “I really did it because I wanted the best for Oswestry. I wanted to save the bowling green and help the community,” he says. Since then he has become a well-known face around town at countless charity, school and business events. “I think most people around here know me or my family,” says Paul. “I am very proud to be a local lad being born at the Oswestry & District Hospital in 1971 and to have lived in Oswestry all my life. I feel incredibly fortunate to be elected by all my fellow councillors to the position of mayor of my hometown.” Those who don’t know him directly often know his parents or grandparent. His parents David and Pam Milner owned a family-run electrical business in Oswald Road for over 35 years; his grandfather worked on the railway as well as being a volunteer for the Oswestry Auxiliary Fire Service during the war; while his grandmother had a sweet stall in the market for many years. Paul has become one of the town’s youngest mayors and is starting to settle into the role. “I did not dream that one day I would be mayor of this town; a place and a community that I have been so proud to be a part of for all my life,” he says. Paul’s partner Mandy Whittaker takes her place at his side as Mayoress. “This contract will really test our relationship,” he smiles. “I’m looking forward to her support, patience and tolerance over the coming 12 months.”

Food for thought Chalk CIC, in Oswestry, receives surplus food every Wednesday to give away to people and families in need. Local supermarkets, including Marks and Spencer and Morrisons, provide food which is bagged and provided to people who need it. If you or anyone you know would like a weekly bag of food please let Chalk know. Telephone Chalk on 01691 655895.

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n Mayor of Oswestry, Cllr Paul Milner, with mayoress Mandy Whittaker

As mayor, Paul will be particularly supporting Oswestry Stroke Club, Hope House Children’s Hospice and Disabled Sports for Children. But a big personal mission and commitment is to keep local health services local. He carries on his petition to keep emergency services in Oswestry and has so far received more than 2,000 signatures. “It is vital services are kept local and importantly access to Accident & Emergency is not transferred to remote locations,” he says. Having been a councillor for six years, and worked as deputy mayor last year, Paul knows what’s in store for him and the council. He acknowledges that the next 12 months will be difficult for the local council due to financial constraints and pressures from Shropshire Council but he is ready to stand up and be heard on behalf of Oswestry. “I feel incredibly fortunate to be elected as the mayor of my home town. I reaffirm my commitment to undertake the role of mayor to the best of my ability. I am sure that we can continue to build on the many successes of the council and face together the challenges coming at us, doing at all times, what is best for the town of Oswestry.”

Silver award, especially for you A Slimming World consultant from Oswestry has won an award and met Australian soap star Jason Donovan after helping more than 100 people in the area to lose weight. Claire Morris who runs the Cabin Lane Slimming World groups every Monday and Saturday, was awarded ‘Silver’ status because of her success in supporting 100 members in her new Saturday group to reach their dream weight and improve their health. Claire was delighted to meet Jason Donovan, at the Slimming World Awards. She said: “I was so excited to get to meet someone that I’d watched on the TV every day for years. He did an impromptu show for us and sang all his well-known songs. What a night and one that I’ll always remember.”

n Claire meets soap star and singer Jason Donovan at the Slimming World awards

West Felton, near Oswestry, has planned a Carnival Day fun-packed with entertainment on Sunday 10 July. The day launches with a grand procession with the carnival king and queen and followed by decorated floats touring the village from the Punch Bowl pub at 1.30pm. The village’s playing fields in Tedsmore Road will host the event with gates opening at 2pm. Admission is £2 for adults.

Learning at lunchtime Oswestry Library’s Learning at Lunchtime series continues to keep us educated in the space of a lunchbreak, this month. On Thursday 7 July, Rachael Birchall from Home Instead will talk about caring for a loved one with dementia. On Tuesday 19 July, archives officer Marie Carter is ‘On the trail of Agnes Hunt’, founder of Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. Both talks cost £2.50 and should be booked in advance at the library.

Quality service Volunteers and staff at Oswestry-based charity, Qube, have been awarded the Quality Mark Standard by the Community Transport Association (CTA) for their DialA-Ride service. Dial-A-Ride provides door-to-door transport across northwest Shropshire and the borders for people who are unable to access private or public transport. More than 30 drivers and passenger assistants volunteer for the scheme in six, fully-accessible minibuses.

Kids’ competition To celebrate their third birthday, Principality Oswestry Agency is inviting youngsters to enter a competition to draw Dylan the Dragon – the building society’s fiery friend, who encourages children to save. Principality is offering a family day pass to Park Hall Farm to the winner. To be in with a chance of winning, simply draw a picture of Dylan the Dragon and drop it into the store or post your entry to: Principality, 12a Leg Street, Oswestry, SY11 2NL, with your name, age and address.

JULY 2016

PREGNANCY

From bump to baby, with class Two mums who found friendship and support through pre-natal classes are helping other parents-tobe find their own way from bump to birth to baby

ith six sons between them, Jane Rushworth and Louise Jenkins know a thing or two about pregnancy, birth and babies. But it wasn’t always like that. The pair, like most parents, had no idea what they were embarking on when they were carrying their first children. Ante-natal classes by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) were their lifeline, providing valuable information but most importantly, vital support from other parents in a similar position. Seventeen years on, and Louise, from Sharwardine, says she still meets up with her old NCT group a couple of times a year to compare parenting notes. For Jane and Louise, life changed forever when their children were born, including being the catalyst for a career change. Since becoming parents, the duo have retrained and now run independent antenatal classes Bump.Birth. Baby at Baby Bird Café, Cross Street, Oswestry, specialising in hypnobirthing. “I became interested in training to be an antenatal teacher just after giving birth to my eldest son 18 years ago,” says Jane, who lives in Clive with husband Andy and sons Charlie, Harvey and Dylan. “At the time I lived in London, so I joined the Putney & Fulham NCT and quickly made lots of new friends. “I began training with the NCT while still pregnant with my second son 16 years ago and have taught Shrewsbury NCT, before starting the classes in Oswestry. “Creating an informal environment while teaching is very important to me, I like clients to feel relaxed and comfortable. Course content is important but sometimes it can feel a little all consuming! Sometimes all that is needed is the nuts and bolts. For me the most important thing about classes is the support. The self-supporting group that is created by being in a similar situation at the same time. I love that groups I have taught 15 years ago are still hooking up and have remained friends.” With a background in HR, Louise says she was always interested in working with people and even before she had children had done some

n Friends Jane and Louise, who have six sons between them, hope to give advice and support to mums-to-be supported in a relaxed and social environment. work related training in counselling. Now married We hope to offer partners a chance to get to to Simon and living with sons Jack, Ollie and grips with becoming a new parent as well as Charlie, 51-year-old Louise took her career further learning vital birth supporter skills.” in that direction. The five-hour antenatal courses include “My involvement in antenatal support and information on labour and birth skills, education, like Jane’s, began with my first breastfeeding and hypnobirthing and relaxation pregnancy and by my attending NCT antenatal techniques, which are proving especially popular. classes in Henley; 17 years on we still meet a The hypnobirthing course teaches a range of couple of times a year. skills including self-hypnosis, relaxation and pain “I, too, began my training with the NCT as management. a Breastfeeding Counsellor while pregnant with “Childbirth should be the most wonderful my second son and have taught for several NCT experience but often it can be impacted by well branches over the years. This really met my love meant, but ill-informed advice, of working with people and dramatic birth stories from I have developed my skills family and friends and anxiety I love that groups further by qualifying as a about pain and the journey Cognitive Hypnotherapist I have taught into the unknown,” explains (HPD) and developing a specific interest in hypnosis 15 years ago are still Louise. “Hypnobirthing can help in childbirth. I am a qualified hooking up and have parents to overcome those Confident Childbirth fears and move towards a birth Hypnobirthing Practitioner remained friends that is positive right from the and I love helping pregnant start. Everybody’s labour is women have the labour and unique to them so it’s all about birth they want.” facilitating what they want and giving them the Offering lively, sociable and fun antenatal skills to support this, near their home. classes in Shropshire, Louise and Jane hope to “One of the focuses that we had when setting provide something a little different for local up Bump.Birth.Baby was that we wanted to parents-to-be. deliver antenatal classes throughout Shropshire, “With 30 years’ teaching experience between not just Shrewsbury. Baby Bird Café is a fantastic us we have been lucky enough to meet some venue in the heart of Oswestry that supports truly fabulous people and we have come to local families. We are really proud to team up realise that concise, informative, balanced and fun with Katie Millard and Baby Bird Café to run our classes are what parents are after. independent hypnobirthing classes there.” “Our aim is to get pregnant women together in order for them to meet others mums-to-be, to share experiences, make new friends and feel

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he Powys Eisteddfod is looking forward to a successful two-day return to Oswestry this summer, more than 100 years since it began. Taking over Oswestry’s Park Hall showground from Friday 15 July, the event is a celebration of Welsh traditions and heritage giving opportunities to people of all ages to perform and compete through music, poetry, dance and arts and crafts and attracting competitors from all over Wales. Originally part of Old Powys, Oswestry has a proud and vibrant Welsh tradition and maintains its cultural association with Wales. In fact, the Powys Eisteddfod has visited Oswestry on many occasions in the past including the 1930s in Cae Glas Park and 1987 at Park Hall. This year is the first time the Powys Eisteddfod has returned to Oswestry since 2002. While celebrating Welsh culture, history and tradition, and naturally conducted in Welsh, the music, dance and arts and crafts categories of the Eisteddfod are actually open to competitors in any language. Included are all the traditional classes of cookery, crafts and textiles, floral art, art, photography and design and technology. To help the non-Welsh speakers, an edited version of the Arts & Crafts schedule is now available in both English and Welsh and has been distributed to some of the local primary schools with an invitation for the pupils to enter. This version can be downloaded from http://bit.ly/ PowysEisteddfod2016Edit and includes an application form.

n Powys Eisteddfod Gymrodoriaeth member David Ellis, Rotary Club of

Oswestry president Mike Griffiths, Powys Eisteddfod Gymrodoriaeth chair Beryl Vaughan, Powys Eisteddfod Gymrodoriaeth member Joyce Davies

n Top: Images from Powys Eisteddfod in Cae Glas Park, Oswestry, in the 1930s (images courtesy of Oswestry Town Council)

Members of The Rotary Club of Oswestry are pleased to have been involved with this event as, through the Mary Hignett Bequest Fund administered by the club, the Powys Eisteddfod has received a grant of £2,500 to fund the prizes for the choral and arts and crafts competitions. This is an exciting venture for the club, says member Hazel Yates. “The club supported both the Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant Eisteddfod in 2011 and the Oswestry Eisteddfod in 2002, and is appropriate as Mary Hignett, whose bequest enabled the grant, was most fond of the area being a founder member of both the Montgomeryshire Field Society and the Border Field Club and a teacher at Welshpool High School,” she said. Enid Thomas, of Oswestry Welsh Club, says that Oswestry has a vibrant Welsh tradition, but hopes that the Eisteddfod has appeal for everyone: “I think it’s important for people to know that you certainly don’t have to be Welsh to enjoy it.”

Spotlight on fundraising Enid Former Marie Curie nurse and fundraising queen Enid Thomas, from Oswestry, received the surprise of her life last year, when she was honoured at the National Eisteddfod. Enid, who is a member of Oswestry Welsh Club, was honoured last August at the Eisteddfod in Meifod, for her contribution to Welsh culture and fundraising efforts. She attended the ceremony alongside One Show presenter Alex Jones and former Welsh rugby player Robin McBryde. Enid was a Marie Curie nurse for 15 years and a community nurse focusing on palliative care for 35 years and has raised more than £40,000 for Marie Curie and more recently for Severn

Hospice. She has made a great contribution to Welsh life in the Marches town over the years and has been a key member of the Oswestry Welsh Club for more than 30 years. However, receiving a prestigious ‘blue gown’ was still a surprise. “It was a huge shock,” she remembers. “Gareth, my husband, knew about it, but wasn’t allowed to tell me. He was approached and asked did he think I would accept the honour? He didn’t say a word to me. When the letter came through the post marked ‘confidential’ I had no idea what it could be, I thought someone was suing me,” she laughs. “I couldn’t believe it. It’s a once in a lifetime thing. There were 20,000 people there and quite a crowd from Oswestry.”

n Enid (right) receives a raffle prize for her charity fundraising concert from British Ironwork Centre

Enid is very proud of her Welsh background and has organized a fundraising concert to raise money for Severn Hospice. It is being held in October at Wynnstay Hotel and will see performances from local classical and operatic performers. All available tickets have been sold.

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Shortly after being presented with the award Lee, said: “When we first tabled the notion of opening a new site in Wrexham, we did so with the idea of creating a purpose built centre to enable us to repair vehicles, as quickly and efficiently as possible. To receive an award which recognises just that, just a year on from completing our first repair, is an incredible achievement and crowns off what has been a phenomenal year for our business. Lee, who also manages his company’s parent site Fix Auto Oswestry in Llanymynech, added: “Standing on stage in front of so many friends, colleagues and peers from throughout the industry was overwhelming. But it would not have been made possible without the teams from both Fix Auto Wrexham and Fix Auto Oswestry. I just wish everyone involved could have been there alongside us as this award is for each and every one of them.”

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SCHOOL REPORT

In our monthly round-up we take a look at what Shropshire students have been getting up to Moreton Hall girls showed they weren’t all talk when they won trophies galore at the annual Cheshire Festival of Speech and Drama. More than 30 students took part, winning nine classes.

Second year students at North Shropshire College presented work at their final art show. L to R: Georgia Llewellin, Anna Chester and Dave Bailey.

Holy Trinity C of E School put brush and hands to paper to support the Hugging the Hillfort exhibition at Oswestry’s Willow Gallery. The year 3 pupils were delighted to see their paintings framed and on show in the gallery alongside some 50 other artworks celebrating Old Oswestry.

Seven members of the choir at Packwood Haugh School in Ruyton XI Towns were proud to be presented with prestigious silver and bronze medals by the Royal School of Church Music. Honor Grigg, Dan Richardson, Ed Bayliss, Mair Griffith, Eve Leslie, Heath Rosselli and Bea Grigg won medals for their skills in singing, aural tests, and musical knowledge.

More than 50 students at The Marches School, Oswestry, took part in the annual Spring Serenade concert, performing in front of their friends, family and school teachers.

Students from the Derwen College, in Gobowen, successfully completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. All 11 students successfully completed the challenge, with support from Oswestry Rotary Club. Pictured are: Oliver Buchanana, Rotarian Peter Hill, Sam Law Johnson and Andrew Harris, deputy CEO Derwen College.

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COMMUNITY

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201 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury

Llansilin

FINE ART RURAL PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONS

RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Welshpool FINE ART The Hollies Farm, Tibberton FINE FINE ART ART FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Shrewsbury

201 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury

Morton

Bishops Castle Castle FORFOR SALE SALEBishops Fairview, Lower Rd, Myddle Fairview, Fairview, Lower Lower Rd, Rd, Myddle Myddle

FOR SALE

Woolston

An individual and deceptively spacious detached bungalow with attractive gardens in a delightful position with superb views over open countryside. Ent hall, cloaks/WC, lounge Dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility 4 Bedrooms, en suite shower, family bathroom “In - out” driveway, garage, good sized gardens Current EPC rating: E

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Guide Price: £299,995

Guide Price: £299,500

Guide Price: £299,995

T: 01743 236 444

FOR SALE

T: 01588 638 639

FOR SALE

Shrewsbury

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FOR SALE

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renovated to provide a luxury family Sep. WC, 3 bedrooms,home. dbl garage, gardens

Extensive driveway parking, rear gardens.

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Guide Price: £299,500 FOR SALE

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FOR SALE

£995,000

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

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Guide Price: £299,500

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FOR SALE

extensive accommodation with rear gardens.

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Kitchen, lobby, bathroom, Sep. WC, 3 bedrooms Dbl garage, gardens Current EPC rating: E

£370,000

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Guide Price: £299,500

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Welshpool

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Guide Price

FOR SALE

Welshpool

Shrewsbury

201 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury

Bishops Castle Castle FORFOR SALE SALEBishops Fairview, Lower Rd, Myddle Fairview, Fairview, Lower Lower Rd, Rd, Myddle Myddle

FOR SALE

Welshpool

The Hollies Farm, Tibberton

Oswestry 01691 e:oswestry@hallsbg.com Castle 670 320 FOR SALE Bishops FOR SALE Bishops Castle

FOR SALE Shrewsbury Shrewsbury FORFOR SALE SALEShrewsbury 201 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury 201201 Monkmoor Monkmoor Road, Road, Shrewsbury Shrewsbury

FOR SALE

Bishops Castle

Fairview, Lower Rd, Myddle

NE W

FOR SALE

RESIDENTIAL

Bishops Castle

Fairview, Lower Rd, Myddle

PRNEW IC E

Shrewsbury

Guide Price FOR SALE

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201 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury

£650,000 Pant

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Fairview, Lower Rd, Myddle

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

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Guide Price

£359,950

FOR SALE

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T: 01743 236 444

Guide Price: £299,500

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Bliss by name and bliss by nature, Bliss Cottage in the small rural community of Hendre, near Llanfyllin, is a charming, two-bedroom cottage in a stunning Welsh landscape. The semi-detached cottage has a terrace balcony, lounge with warming cast iron wood stove, separate dining room, kitchen and wet-room, but the stand-out feature that money can’t buy is the view across the great outdoors.

Along with large attractive gardens, paved patio, pond and rasied lawn, the property is set on the edge of Dyfnant Forest which includes miles of trails for walking, cycling and horse riding. There is a pretty riverside walk from nearby Pont Llogel which is part of the Ann Griffiths Walk and Glyndwr’s Way. The surrounding area comprises of some of the finest countryside in Wales, just 10 minutes drive to the north is the

beautiful Lake Vyrnwy, set within a vast nature reserve managed by the RSPB. Other benefits at the property, which may be available by separate negotiation, include a wood fired hot tub, attractive insulated ‘Hobbit House’ with wood stove, large timber shed and timber potting shed. Bliss Cottage has an asking price of £175,000 through Morris Marshall & Poole estate agents, Oswestry.

‘Brexit or not Brexit, it will be business as usual’ Kate Howell, of Woodhead Sales and Lettings in the centre of Oswestry, is our ‘Secret Agent’, lifting the lid on the world of property. This month, Kate is thinking about the EU referendum . . . In or out, Brexit has been the subject of intense debate over the last six months and while you’re reading this the votes have been cast and the decision made, but at the time of writing there is major uncertainty about which way the vote will go. I predict whichever way it has gone that it’s business as usual in Oswestry. The referendum has been an unwelcome distraction as we impatiently await the result so that business life can resume. We’ve just come out of a recession – things are growing – wages are going up, rents are increasing and the face of Oswestry is about to change with multiple major developments planned. Those developers are already committed to

building in Oswestry, whatever the outcome of the referendum. Some scare-mongering regarding Brexit has focused on falling house prices. One of the great things about living in Oswestry is that our house prices don’t experience the highs and lows that some parts of the country do. The house prices here represent the pace of life; steady, and I predict it will stay that way, Brexit or no Brexit. We live in a growth area and property is a growth market. The infrastructure in Oswestry is ripe for development and demand for housing has never been higher. All these signs point to a positive outcome for the local property market, whatever the result. There are uncertainties about what will happen if we stay or leave the EU, but what I am certain about is that Oswestry’s property market will continue as it always has done, attracting people to the town for its reasonable pricing and steady pace of life.

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will be no effect on Oswestry’s property market says Secret Agent Kate Woodhead

I look forward to moving on from the referendum and enjoying all that the town has to offer this summer, in particular the food festival on the 9 and 10 of July, where we welcome in lots of visitors from outside of the town and showcase the best of Oswestry.

JULY 2016

Telephone: 01691 680044 Pwll-Y-Meirch Barn, Llansillin

WOODHEADS are delighted to present this four bedroom detached new build family home to the sales market which offers high spec contemporary living with natural materials. Internally, the property boasts a kitchen/ dining room/ snug, living room, downstairs cloakroom, utility room, master bedroom with en suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, there is off road parking, garage and gardens. EPC rating A.

Breath taking views from all aspects of this renovated barn conversion in the heart of the country yet within easy reach of Oswestry. Pwll- Y- Meirch Barn really does have the best of both worlds and merges the character features with modern living. The property has four bedrooms, three reception rooms, two en suites, cloakroom and family bathroom. The large reception rooms and first floor landing offer flexible space with the ceiling beams, multi fuel stove and stone flooring providing a character cottage feel. EPC rating D.

Elm House, Oswestry

OIRO £449,950

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This property enjoys enviable countryside views and has generous accommodation including two reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility room, downstairs WC, master bedroom with en suite area, two further bedrooms, a bathroom, oil central heating and double glazing. The magnificent gardens surround the property with ample parking for family vehicles. EPC rating E.

Parc House, Brithdir

Yew Tree Cottage, St Martins

OIRO £319,950 Panorama, Llanymynech

Hendre Meredith, Aberangell

This property sits in a 1/4 of an acre plot with stunning views across the open countryside. Benefiting from a semi rural location, the accommodation comprises a living room, kitchen/ diner, oil central heating, double glazing, three bedrooms and bathroom. Externally there are well maintained gardens and parking for family vehicles.Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the property’s location, presentation and accommodation. EPC rating C.

Hendre Meredith is truly a one off opportunity to create an exceptional place to live. All too often the phrase unique or one off is used to describe a conversion opportunity but you will not find another one like Hendre Meredith. One particular feature of the property will be the number of doors, windows and skylights, which will allow the interior to be flooded with natural light. Having obtained resolution to grant planning permission the vendors are now looking for someone who will do the conversion justice.

OIRO £199,950

OIRO £240,000 12 Leg Street, Oswestry, SY11 2NL

OIRO £309,950

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WOODHEADS are delighted to present this three bedroom detached character country cottage to the sales market. This property benefits from a sought after location with easy commuting to the A5 and A483. Boasting, three reception rooms, two bathrooms, double glazing, gas central heating, off road parking and enclosed gardens with stream.Viewings are highly recommended. EPC rating F.

Asking price £349,950

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JULY 2016

Telephone: 01691 680044 11 Ardmillan Court, Oswestry

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4 BED DETACHED HOUSE 2 RECEPTION ROOMS GAS CENTRAL HEATING EPC RATING D

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OIRO £209,950

2 BED DET BUNGALOW SOUTH FACING VIEWS SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION EPC RATING D

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Awelon, Llanfair Caereinion

3 BED DET BUNGALOW CONSERVATORY OIL CENTRAL HEATING EPC RATING D

OIRO £194,950

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3 BED DET HOUSE 3 RECEPTION ROOMS OIL CENTRAL HEATING EPC RATING D

OIRO £189,950

56 Cherry Tree Drive, St Martins

3 BED SEMI DET HOUSE VILLAGE LOCATION GAS CENTRAL HEATING EPC RATING C

OIRO £147,950

89 Park Avenue, Oswestry

37 Beresford Gdns, Oswestry

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OIRO £139,950

22 Llys Close, Oswestry

Trederwen Cottage, Llansantffraid

15 Malory Road, Oswestry

3 BED TERRACED HOUSE 3 RECEPTION ROOMS GAS CENTRAL HEATING EPC RATING C

OIRO £139,950

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Walnut Cottage, Babbinswood

Open to offers £179,000

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Jantone, Llangynog

Station House,Weston Rhyn

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OIRO £119,950

12 Leg Street, Oswestry, SY11 2NL

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OIRO £64,950

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JULY 2016

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Wat’s Meadow, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY11 3JS

A mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes within walking distance of Gobowen village.

Hurry Wat’s Meadow is selling fast Don’t miss out on our final phase!

Call 01691 679490

Showhome open 11am - 5pm (Thurs - Mon) Alternatively email: homes@fletcherhomes.co.uk or visit www.fletcherhomes.co.uk

Beautiful 2, 3 and 4 bedroom brand new homes, sensibly priced from £128,995 to £234,995 so you can enjoy living life to the full. Our final release is selling fast, make sure you don’t miss out. Move into your dream home this summer. If you are looking for a high quality new home. You won’t be disappointed.

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Fletcher Homes (Shropshire) Limited, 95 Mount Pleasant Road, SHREWSBURY, Shropshire SY1 3EN Tel: 01743 267020. Talk to our representative for full details. Illustration shows The Attingham, streetview and The Harrow at Wat’s Meadow and example lifestyle images. *£142,995 list price of The Vrnwy. YOUR HOME MAY BE AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Mortgage offer is subject to application and status. Subject to contract.

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FO R S A L E B Y PU B L I C AUC T I O N - F R I DAY 1 5 T H J U LY AT 2 : 3 0 PM At The Swan Inn, Pontfadog, Llangollen LL20 7AR. Ty Mawr Farmhouse , Buildings and Land. The farmhouse affords traditional accommodation on two floors. The proper ty is ripe for modernisation. (EPC=1(G). Two ranges of agricultural outbuildings affording ample scope for a variety of uses (subject to appropriate consents), together with 17.5 acres of Land.

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Pen Y Llan Hall is an impressive and substantial Grade II Listed Georgian Country House. The property has been sympathetically restored to high specification yet retains a host of period features including mosaic tiled flooring, decorative cornice ceiling finish, window shutters and period fireplaces. The property has excellent views, extensive gardens, tennis court and woodland extending to approx 2.8 acres (1.15 ha). Contact Oswestry office

A well presented and deceptively spacious 4 Bedroom Detached Bungalow within walking distance of the village centre. The accommodation comprises: Hall, Lounge, Conservatory, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility, Master Bedroom (ensuite), 2 further Bedrooms, Bedroom 4/Study and Family Bathroom. There is a large driveway, double garage and private gardens. Double glazing and gas central heating. Contact Oswestry office.

Three Bedroom Detached House with a self contained 2 Bedroom Annex. The main house accommodation comprises: Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Rear Hall, Utility and Cloaks while on the first floor there are 3 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom and Separate Shower Room. The annex has a Living Room, Kitchen, 2 Beds and Bathroom. There is a garage and enclosed gardens. Contact Oswestry Office

A most individual four bedroom detached in a much sought after location with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The property has been improved throughout by the current owners to now offer generously sized and immaculately presented living accommodation together with spacious rear gardens which make the most of the truly stunning location. Internal inspection is essential. Contact Chirk office

A well proportioned detached in a sought after cul-de-sac. The property is set in an elevated position affording excellent views across the town yet is within walking distance of the town centre and all local amenities. Reception Hall, Living Room, Kitchen /Breakfast Room, Utility, Shower Room, Four Double Bedrooms & Family Bathroom. Detached garage. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a good sized patio area. Contact Ellesmere Office

A well presented three bedroom semi-detached country cottage in a most attractive rural location. The accommodation briefly comprises Entrance Hall, Shower Room, Living Room, Conservatory, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Three Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. The property also benefits from a single detached garage, uPVC double glazing and oil central heating. There are good sized attractive mature gardens to the rear.

A range of Luxury New Homes close to the Market town of Oswestry. Easy access to A5 and A483. Four remaining plots available plus the Show-home. The 4 bedroom detached homes are finished to the highest standard and provide spacious open plan living. They also have a Double garage, large driveway and views over open countryside. Homes are now open for viewings; please contact our Oswestry office for further details.

A well presented and ideally located three bedroom detached bungalow with good sized gardens, detached garage and off road parking. This interesting property combines the benefits of country living with proximity to all local amenities. Notable features include: three spacious double bedrooms, large living room with multi fuel burner, mature private gardens with views of the surrounding valley and a separate small copse of woodland. Contact Chirk Office

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TAVERN PARK AVAILABILITY We are currently working our way through the first two phases of the development, for 50 residential park homes, we have quite a few plots still available for the home of your choice and try to keep at least 3 show homes on site at all times. All homes are brand new with a 10-year warranty The park is a secure gated site with CCTV We have 4 show homes available for viewing and ready for immediate occupation

Tavern Park is set in the village of Forden, Near Welshpool, on the Shropshire / Powys border. The park is surrounded by open countryside and has stunning views in every direction. Tavern Park is well within reach of all the local amenities, with a local shop only one mile away and a mobile shop which comes to the park daily. There are many public walks near the park to help take advantage of its idyllic setting and beautiful towns and villages to explore locally.

Viewings can be arranged by calling 01938 580768 or 07773336633 website: www.m-d.co.uk email: info@m-d.co.uk People are welcome to turn up to look around without appointments

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July tips for the garden I do hope that as you read this the sun is shining and you are enjoying summer in your garden. As with June it is important to keep watering, once or twice a week should be sufficient. Drench pots well and water around the base of shrubs avoiding contact with foliage. Hanging baskets may need watering twice a day (I do this all the time throughout the season), especially if it is very hot or windy, remembering to feed once a week and dead head them to prolong long lasting flowering that will last until the first frost. During the dry spells ensure shrubs such as camellias, azaleas and rhododendron get regular watering as they produce the buds for next year now – if they become too dry this will prevent flowering. A big tip to remember is that even if it rains, it will not get in your containers or baskets as the plants act as an umbrella diverting rainwater away from the soil beneath. Encourage early flowering perennials to last longer by cutting them back to a shoot or leaf, give them a good feed and they will grow back to give you a second display of colour. Keep your wits about you, as you’ll need to be fighting fit for the war against aphids and caterpillars. Spray regularly with Bug Clear from Westland or Provado Bug Spray from Bayer, and pay particular attention to roses – aphids like to congregate around the buds and this prevents them from opening up into flower. If you don’t want to use conventional insecticides try using washing-up liquid diluted in water or Pye powder/spray for organic use. Better still grow plants to encourage hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds, as they like to lunch on aphids. Keep your eye out for slugs and snails if it’s warm and it rains, they are sure to be out. Pick vegetables and fruits that are ripe or at their peak now, otherwise they can become bitter and woody. If you have too much, why not share them with friends and family or store/freeze for a later date? Pinch the tops off greenhouse tomatoes before they overtake your greenhouse and you can still plant out beetroot, carrots, runner beans and lettuce. Should the weather be particularly hot/dry cut the lawn on a high setting. Don’t panic if some of it has already gone brown, as soon as it rains it will revert back to green and grow back normally. Use a liquid feed to help condition it. Now is the time to relax and enjoy – get the BBQ out and show off your garden with pride. For further information please see our website www. meadowdale-nurseries.co.uk or why not visit us at our nurseries in Telford, where our staff will be happy to help you with any gardening questions you have.

n Chives have beautiful flowers as well as culinary uses

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Events July 1 July

THE MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST FESTIVAL OF EDUCATION The Marches School, Oswestry The inaugural Marches Academy Trust Festival of Education brings together leading educational experts to inspire debate and discussion amongst industry professionals. 9am-8pm. 01691 664407, www.marcheseducation.com

1 July

SHREWSBURY FARMERS’ MARKET The Square Held on the first Friday of each month from 9am-4pm.

1 July

WEST END STORY Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Take a journey through the world of musical theatre with top performers, vibrant vocal ensemble and talented live orchestra. 7.30pm, £19, www. theatresevern.co.uk

1 July

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK

Shakespeare revue on tour, in conjunction with the JVR Trio. In Chelmarsh on 1 July and Bridgnorth Castle Hall on 2 July. £8 and £6.50, for tickets call 01746 764514.

1-3 July

THE BIG ART SHOW West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury A showcase of the best British art and craft. Family-friendly event with over 150 exhibitors, workshops and talks, real ale bar, poetry and live music. 10am-5pm, £7.50, under 16s free, www.thebigartshow.co.uk

1-3 July

CAMPER JAM Weston Park, near Shifnal Friendly, fun filled show with a chilled out vibe. Live bands, traders, food village, children’s activities, funfair and of course plenty of VW Camper vans. Weekend and days passes available. www.camperjam.com

1-3 July

KALEIDOSCOPE THEATRE: A SUMMER PLAY

the church will be filled with flowers and open from 10am-6pm. Stalls, raffle, refreshments, festival evensong on Sunday at 6pm. £3. Also Claverley Memories History Exhibition in the village hall (also 5th), gardens open at Ludstone Hall on 3rd.

2 July

THE MARCHES SCHOOL FUN DAY The Marches School, Oswestry Fun for all the family on the sports field from 12.30-5pm. Attractions include a dog show, fun fair, bouncy castle and stalls. Free entry.

2 July

STROKE AWARENESS DAY Whitburn Street Market, Bridgnorth Event organised by Bridgnorth Rotary Club giving people the chance to pop along and have their blood pressure taken. For details to go www. bridgnorthrotary.org.uk

2 July

THEATRE ON THE LAWN: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Oakengates Theatre @ The Place, Telford Brand new theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rock’s great icons, Rod Stewart. 7.30pm, £19.50, www.theplacetelford.com

Sunnycroft, Telford Enter an enchanted realm of far-off forests and faerie-tale folk in this beautiful play with dance, music and mime. 7.30pm, £12, booking essential. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sunnycroft

1-2 July

1-4 July

2 July

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All Saints’ Church, Claverley With a theme of ‘Happy Anniversary’,

Kinlet Hall, near Bridgnorth Rain or Shine Theatre Company present the Shakespeare classic. Grounds open at 6pm for picnics, bring your own seating. £13, £11 conc, £6 children. 01299 841230 for tickets.

Albrighton Moat and Gardens A great day out for all the family and a wonderful opportunity to

discover the types of activities on offer at the Albrighton Moat and Gardens. Join in with fun fishing sessions and children’s outdoor activity sessions, try your luck in the fishing competition, browse a variety of stalls, enjoy the BBQ and refreshments and explore the award winning gardens. 11am-4pm. www. albrightontrust.org.uk

2 July

QUICK COLLAGRAPH ART WORKSHOP Priory Hall, Much Wenlock Workshop provided by Much Wenlock’s Twenty Twenty Gallery, led by Sue Brown. This is a fast and furious platemaking technique using selfadhesive tapes and shapes. 10am-4pm, £85 including lunch and refreshment. www.twenty-twenty.co.uk to book.

2-3 July

STOTTESDON AND DISTRICT OPEN GARDENS Stottesdon, near Bridgnorth Up to 15 village gardens open under the National Gardens Scheme. Light refreshments, plant and produce stall. 11am-5pm, £5, children free, tickets valid for both days. www.ngs.org.uk

2-3 July

COAL MINING HERITAGE WEEKEND Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley A variety of events looking at the mining heritage of the park and local area, including talks, guided walk, Alveley Village Band and self-led trail. Booking essential on 01746 781192.

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� 9 JULY Queen Victoria Cyclo-Cross. Blists Hill Victorian Town

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Various venues, Much Wenlock Varied programme of sporting events, from touch tennis and golf to volleyball and gliding! For full details go to www.wenlock-olympiansociety-org.uk

Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury Recipient of RHS National Certificate of Distinction, this five-acre site, comprising 93 plots, will be open under the National Gardens Scheme. 2-6pm, £3.50, children free. Home made teas. www.ngs.org.uk

3 July

SHROPSHIRE HILLS 100 SPORTIVE AND MARKET Bridgnorth High Street Cycle race and more, 9am-4pm. Handmade market under the town hall at the same time.

3 July

PORTH Y WAEN SILVER BAND Cae Glas Park, Oswestry A free event between 2-4pm.

3 July

WHITE ADMIRAL WALK/ CLASSIC CARS RALLY Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth Join a butterfly expert on a walk through Comer Wood with the National Trust. 2-3.30pm, booking essential on 01746 780866. On the same day West Midlands Classic Car Club will meet in the orchard.

3 July

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL River Severn, Shrewsbury More than 30 teams from across the region will enjoy a fun-filled day on the river while raising thousands for Severn Hospice. Starts from Shrewsbury School boat club at 9.30am, ending at 1.15pm. www.severnhospice.org.uk

3 July

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Black Boy pub, Bridgnorth Featuring Alan Barnes on reeds and Craig Milverton on piano. Starts at 12.30pm.

3, 17, 31 July

UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS: BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Weston Park, near Shifnal Get a glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes at a real Downton. Learn about the Victorian 3rd earl and his busy household on a tour through areas not usually seen by the public. Tours start at 12 noon and 2pm and cost £5.50 in addition to standard admission. www.westonpark.com

4 July

BOOKSTART RHYME TIME Bridgnorth Library Stories, songs and rhymes for the under 5s. 10.30am, free event.

4 July

LYNNE HANSON AND AMANDA PEARCY The Hive, Shrewsbury Double headliner concert. 8pm, £12.50, www.hivonline.org.uk

4 July

ART LECTURE RAF Museum Cosford An expert from Tate Britain will give a talk on British sculptor Dame Elizabeth Frink. 2pm, free, book your place at www.rafmuseum.org/cosford.

5 July

ANTIQUE, FLEA AND COLLECTORS FAIR Ludlow Castle Square Fair held on the first and third Sunday of each month.

5-9 July

HEARTBEAT Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton For the first time ITV’s popular 60s police drama comes to the stage starring members of the TV cast. Tickets from £15.50, 7.30pm, matinees Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm, www.grandtheatre.co.uk

7 July

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE Oakengates Theatre @ The Place An evening of mesmerizing Irish song and dance, from the disciplined Celtic Step to the sensual, ancient Sean Nos style. With world champion dancers, traditional Irish band and the Young Irish Tenors. 7.30pm, £22, www. theplacetelford.com

7 July

A COUNTRY, A TREE WITH AUTHOR JO BAKER Booka book shop, Oswestry An evening with Jo Baker, author of Longbourn and new novel, A Country, A Tree. 7.30pm. Tickets in advance, priced £5. www.bookabookshop.co.uk

7 July

OSWESTRY WINE CLUB Willow Gallery, Oswestry Wine tasting evening with matching nibbles hosted by Twelve Green Bottles wine shop. £15 per person. Book your place on 01691 650160.

7 July

BRIDGNORTH FOLK CLUB

AND FINALLY… PHIL COLLINS

The White Lion, Bridgnorth Everyone is welcome, to play, sing or

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and Genesis tribute show. 7.30pm, £19, www.theatresevern.co.uk

7-9 July

A SLICE OF SATURDAY NIGHT Belfrey Arts Centre, Wellington This musical comedy by The Heather Brothers will take you back to the Swinging Sixties. 7.30pm, £6/5, www. belfreytheatre.com

8-9 July

SUMMER CONCERT – A DINNER PARTY Castle Hall, Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Musical Theatre Company presents A Dinner Party – an evening of food, wine and entertainment, with a cold buffet provided by Mike and Sarah’s Family Butchers. 7.30pm, advance tickets only from Mike and Sarah’s in Whitburn Street, £12.

8, 29 July

NGS GARDEN OPEN Ruthall Manor, Ditton Priors Garden divided into intimate sections with stunning horse pond and art garden. 2-6pm, £4, children free, home made teas. www.ngs.org.uk

n 9-10 JULY Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival. The Green at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

9 July

WREKIN RELAY CHALLENGE The Wrekin Teams of three race around a 3.8m loop of The Wrekin, hosted by Wrekin Road Runners in aid of Air Ambulance. 2pm, www. wrekinroadrunners.net

9 July

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

9 July

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

9 July

CHELMARSH FETE Chelmarsh Recreation Field, near Bridgnorth An afternoon of family fun with Kickin’ Alice Dancers, Highley Colliery Band, clown, donkey rides, stalls and side shows, bbq, pig roast, teas. £2, children under 16 free. 2-5pm. 01746 862104.

9 July

MUCH WENLOCK FOOD MARKET

bikes. Gates open at 5.15pm with racing from 6-9.30pm. Spectators £3 on the gate. www.ironbridge.org.uk

9 July

TOM GREEN SEPTET The Hive, Shrewsbury Trombonist Tom Green has created a tapestry of rich harmony, memorable melody and scintillating groove in this septet which has received rave reviews. 8pm, £14, under 22s £7. www.hiveonline.org.uk

9 July

NEWPORT SHOW Newport showground A great day out for all the family, featuring Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain, thrilling displays, a festival of food and competitive classes. Gates open 8am, tickets £15/14/5 on the gate, cheaper in advance, www.newportshow.co.uk

9 July

MARK WATSON: I’M NOT HERE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Multi-award-winning star of TV and radio brings his latest stand-up show to the stage. 8pm, £18.50, www. theatresevern.co.uk

Corn Exchange, the Buttermarket and The Square Selling a range of locally produced and delicious products. 10am-4pm. Contact Much Wenlock Town Council on 01952 727509.

9 July

QUEEN VICTORIA CYCLO-CROSS Blists Hill Victorian Town Blists Hill has teamed up with the organisers of Newport’s famous Nocturne cycle race for this event, which will see over 300 of the UK’s top riders speed through the recreated Victorian streets on modern

BACK TO THE 80S Weston Village Club House, near Oswestry Live 80s band and disco. Doors open 7pm. Tickets £10. www.totaltribute.uk

TNS FUN DAY

9 July

10 July

CANTIONES – IN THE MOOD

JUNIOR JESTERS/SEVERN JESTERS

St Silin’s Church, Llansilin An evening of Cole Porter and other music performed by Oswestry’s Cantiones choir. From 7.30pm. Tickets £8 (u16s free), refreshments included. 01691 238227.

9-10 July

OSWESTRY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL Oswestry town centre The 10th anniversary of Shropshire’s most relaxed food festival. Celebrating the best specialist food and drink with some fabulous exhibitors from Shropshire and the Welsh borders. Free. www. oswestryfoodfestival.co.uk

9-10 July

IRONBRIDGE GORGE BRASS BAND FESTIVAL The Green at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron Free family event showcasing some of the finest brass bands from Shropshire and surrounding counties, plus this year guests from Germany. 10am-5pm, 6pm on Sunday. At 7.30pm on Saturday, Brass Night of the Proms, a ticketed charity open-air gala concert in aid of Severn Hospice, £10, tickets from 07583 279608. www. ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk

10 July

REGGAE IN THE PARK Cae Glas Park, Oswestry Free event from noon until 7pm.

Cae Glas Park, Oswestry Lots of free family sporting acitivities.

10 July

9 July

Alveley Cricket Club Family day featuring the 31st Sixes cricket tournament, with bar, bbq, bouncy castles and ice creams. For details call 07709 902656.

CAMBRIAN BEER FESTIVAL Old Station Building, Oswestry Local ales festival with CAMRA. 10am-4pm

SIXES SMASH

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Junior Jesters is for children, parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words. With Andrew Bird and Howard Tead. 4pm, £7.50, family £25. At 8pm Howard and Andrew are joined by Rob Mulholland for the theatre’s popular comedy club. £9, £10 on the door. www.theatresevern.co.uk

10 July

BLAKE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury British harmony trio Blake present some of the finest songs from stage and screen. 7.30pm, £22, www. theatresevern.co.uk

10 July

LIONS DAY ON WHEELS Bowring Park, Wellington A display of all things wheeled, from classic cars to large trucks, bicycles to tanks. Stalls, amusements, arena events and food. 11am-4pm, free. www.telfordlions.org

10 July

WEST FELTON CARNIVAL West Felton, near Oswestry Fun-packed day with a grand procession led by the Carnival King and Queen and followed by decorated floats touring through the village from the Punch Bowl pub at 1.30pm. Entertainment at the village playing fields on Tedsmore Road from 2pm. www.westfeltoncarnival.webs.com

13 July

FASHION ILLUSTRATION WITH CAROL GRIVELL Willow Gallery, Oswestry Workshop for anyone with an interest in fashion and sketching. 10.30am-4pm. £35. Book at www. willowgalleryoswestry.org

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12-5pm, £5, children free, home made teas. www.ngs.org.uk

17 July

BRIDGNORTH JAZZ Black Boy pub, Bridgnorth Vocalist Carole Westwood with John Evans on piano. Starts 12.30pm.

18-20 July

HMS PINAFORE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury All male production; fresh, fast, inventive and fun. Tickets from £18.30, wwww.theatresevern.co.uk

19-23 July

GUYS AND DOLLS Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton Direct from the West End, this sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers features some of Broadway’s greatest showstopping tunes. Tickets from £26.50, 7.30pm, matinees Wed, Thurs and Sat 2.30pm, www.grandtheatre.co.uk

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15-17 July

SHELTER BUILDING

FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE

Wenlock Edge Meet at Presthope car park for a shelter building drop-in session with the National Trust, 11am-2pm, £2. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wenlockedge

Stokes Barm, Wenlock Edge A weekend of storytelling and music from an eclectic mix of artists from around the globe. Weekend and day tickets available, go to www. festivalattheedge.org

14 July

15-17 July

GUIDED WALK TO SIDBURY MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

SHREWSBURY FIELDS FOREVER

Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley Venture out towards New England and Chorley before arriving at Sidbury on this 12-mile walk. Explore the deserted medieval village and return through Billingsley and Highley. £3.50, children £2, booking essential on 01746 781192.

Quarry Park, Shrewsbury Shropshire’s largest multi-arena live indie, alternative, electronic, dance and popular music, comedy and arts festival. Weekend and day tickets available, www. shrewsburyfieldsforver.com

14 July

SOUL AND MOTOWN EVENING

BRIDGNORTH FLOWER CLUB St Leonard’s Hall Church, Bridgnorth Enjoy a flower arranging masterclass by a demonstrator of national standing. 2pm, £5 including refreshments.

14-17 July

LES MISERABLES: SCHOOL EDITION Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Get Your Wigle On teen musical theatre group return with a fresh new cast to perform this musical masterpiece. £16/14.50, www. theatresevern.co.uk

15 July

GUITARIST CLAUDE BOURBON Willow Gallery, Oswestry Medieval and Spanish blues guitar and songs. 8pm. Tickets £10. www. willowgalleryoswestry.org to book.

15-16 July

POWYS EISTEDDFOD Oswestry showground, Park Hall Begins at 5pm on the Friday. Also an extensive arts and crafts exhibition on both days. £6 per session, £10 for two sessions, £15 for three. Primary school children free, older children £3.

16 July

Alveley Cricket Club Alveley Cricket Club and Friends of Alveley School present an evening of food, music and dancing. After a fish and chip supper enjoy the fabulous Chester Riggon who has toured the world playing with the likes of Ben E King and The Drifters. £10 including supper from 07778 760363 or 07973 678301.

16 July

HMS PINAFORE St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow Ludlow Choral Society present Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera accompanied by Salop Band. 7.30pm, £12, from Ludlow Assembly Rooms or on the door.

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16-17 July

WENLOCK OLYMPIAN WALK Priory Hall, Much Wenlock Circular route starting at 8am from the Priory Hall and taking in 62.5 miles in 28 hours. The challenge i s over demanding countryside and moorland in the Shropshire Hills. In conjunction with Wenlock Olympian Society. Entry £20, go to www.ldwa. org.uk for details and to enter.

16-17 July

LARGE MODEL AIRCRAFT RALLY RAF Museum Cosford Hundreds of scale models of iconic aircraft will take to the skies in this annual event. Gates open 8.30am, tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the gate, www.rafmuseum.org.uk

16-17 July

KEN DODD Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury An evening of laughter and songs as Ken Dodd brings his Happiness Show to Shrewsbury. 7pm, £23.50, www. theatresevern.co.uk

17 July

NGS GARDEN OPEN 48 Bramble Ridge, Bridgnorth Steep, terraced garden overlooking Severn valley. 12.30-6pm, £4, children free, home made teas. www.ngs.org.uk

17 July

16 July

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Cae Glas Park, Oswestry Free event from 2-4pm.

Princess Royal Hospital, Telford A choice of three challenges to get to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital to raise money for charity. Walk or run 18 miles between the two, or take on a 35 mile cycle ride. £10, www. shropshirecharityevents.co.uk

16 July

17 July

CLASSIC MOTOR DAY Apley Farm Shop, Norton This year the popular free family event will include classic motorbikes. 10am-4pm, 01952 730345.

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17 July

British Ironwork Centre, Aston, near Oswestry The centre welcomes fellow

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RUSSELL WATSON Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury The UK’s best selling classical crossover artist brings his new show Songs from the Heart. 7.30pm, tickets from £37, www.theatresevern.co.uk

22 July

MP SURGERY Severn Centre, Highley To make an appointment to see Philip Dunne MP between 4.30-6pm, call the constituency office on 01684 872187.

22-24 July

GIGFEST Oswestry venues Festival of live music from across the globe at Oswestry’s Old Vaults, Golden Lion and the Griffin Inn.

23 July

MADE IN SHROPSHIRE Oswestry town centre Quality selection of the best of Shropshire food and crafts.

23 July

WELLINGTON MAKERS’ MARKET Market Square, Wellington Food, drink and crafts from around the Wrekin. 9am-2pm.

23-24 July

COSFORD FOOD FESTIVAL RAF Museum Cosford Bustling food market with over 80 producers serves up the very best food and drink the Midlands has to offer. Over 30 of the producers will be new to the festival, with entertainment and live music. 10am-5pm, £5/£4 senior citizens/£2 5-15 years, £12 family. www.rafmuseum.org/cosford

23-24 July

SEALED KNOT REENACTMENT Cae Glas Park, Oswestry All day event, free

23-24 July

’50 THINGS’ WOODLAND CAMP Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth Join bushcraft expert Mick Cowles and the NT rangers for some wild

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23 July – 4 September

DINSOAUR TRAIL Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley Follow the clues around the park and solve the puzzle for a small prize. Maps for this self-led trail are £2. Under 8s must be accompanies by an adult.

24-31 July

FINDING DUDMASTON WITH FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth A week of walks, talks and activities finding out more about Dudmaston’s hidden past. Some events require pre-booking. www.nationaltrust.org. uk/midlands

25 July

MARVELLOUS BEASTS Bridgnorth Library Join Zoo Lab for some hands-on animal fun. £3 per child, please book in advance at the library.

25 July – 29 August

SUMMER FAMILY FUN Sunnycroft, Telford Mondays only, each week there will be a different activity for families to participate in, from croquet to a spot of historic washing! 11am-3pm, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands

25 July – 2 September

27 July

SUMMER CERAMIC WORKSHOPS

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Coalport China Museum Drop-in family workshops for the summer holidays. Paint a china flower or fridge magnet, and join in with paper activities. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday you can model or sculpt with air-dry clay. 11am4pm, museum charges apply, ceramic painting extra charge of £1 and £2 for clay items. www.ironbridge.org.uk

25 July – 2 September

SUMMER TILE DECORATING WORKSHOPS Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge Family drop-in tile decorating workshops Monday to Friday. 10am-3.15pm, museum charges apply plus £5 per tile. www.ironbridge.org.uk

26 July

THE GIANT’S LOO ROLL Oakengates Theatre @ The Place Look out for the biggest loo roll ever on stage in this giant of a children’s musical. 2pm, £12 adults, £10 children, £40 family. www. theplacetelford.com

26 July

ATTINGHAM ADVENTURES: BUGOLOGY Attingham Park, near Shrewsbury The first Attingham Adventures holiday club. Look for creepy crawlies and make some bug crafts to take home. Child £5. www.nationaltrust. org.uk/midlands

The Hive, Shrewsbury Make your own rock pool, complete with seaweed, starfish and shells in this workshop aimed at four to nine yearolds. 10.30-11.30am, £6.50 per child, adults free. www.hiveonline.org.uk

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27 July

CLASSIC CAR RUN Tasley Auction Centre, Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Rotary Club’s annual classic car run sees cars assemble at 6.45pm for judging before setting off on a planned route around the countryside, finishing at The Down Inn. www.bridgnorthrotary.org.uk

27 July

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC The Castle Grounds, Bridgnorth Popular family event with puppet show and other entertainment. 11am-2pm. Adults £1, children 50p.

27 July – 31 August

POND DIPPING Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd Wednesdays only, 11am-12.30pm, 2-3.30pm, discover what creatures live in the pond and stream. Child £1, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands

28 July

CAPABILITY BROWN SUMMER WALK Weston Park, near Shifnal To celebrate the 300th birthday of Capability Brown, head gardener Martin Gee is leading four seasonal walks across the estate to reveal

FUN DOG SHOW IN AID OF GUIDE DOGS Saturday 2nd July 2016 Marches School Field from 12:30pm Dog show registration commences from 12:30pm. No pre-registration required! Just turn up on the day and register on our stand and we’ll provide you with a wristband for each class. £2 Per class or 3 classes for £5 1pm The Loveliest Lady 1:30pm Most Fabulous Fella 2pm Prettiest Pup (4 months-1 year) 2:30pm Gorgeous Golden Oldie (7+) 3pm Waggiest Tail 3:30pm Best Child Handler (children aged 9-16 years) Rosettes and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each class 1st place from each class will be entered into Best In Show held in the main arena at 4pm All money raised goes to Oswestry Guide Dogs Fundraising Branch For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/oswestryguidedogs or call Oswestry Guide Dogs on 01691 662644

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Brown’s legacy. 10.30am, admission on the day £6/5/3. www.weston-park.com

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28 July

BIG BIRTHDAY PICNIC Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom A special picnic to celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter, alongside real life ‘Beatrix’ animals and local authors. 10am-5.30pm, wwww.hoofarm.com

28 July

SHELTER BUILDING Wenlock Edge Go along to Presthope and have a go at making an amazing den with the NT rangers. Child £2, 11am-2pm, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands

29 July

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY Albrighton Moat and Gardens An introductory programme for budding photographers to learn a range of basic skills based around the themes of ‘nature’ and ‘action’, both on location and in the studio. This is an all ability programme aimed at young people aged 11 and upwards running every Friday from 1pm to 3pm throughout the summer holidays. For more information call 01902 372441 or email moat@ albrightontrust.org.uk

29 July

OSWESTRY FARMERS’ MARKET Bailey Head Monthly market held on the last Friday of the month from 9am-1pm.

29 July

MOTORBIKE MEET British Ironwork Centre, Aston, near Oswestry The centre welcomes riders and pillions from far and wide. Contact Kenny at info@ britishironworkcentre.co.uk

29 July

BUTTERFLY BONANZA Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley Learn all about these lovely insects; use butterfly nets to see if you can catch one and make your own feeder. Children £3.50, adults free, booking essential on 01746 781192.

29 July

SHAUN THE SHEEP THE MOVIE The Hive, Shrewsbury First in a summer series of Aardman animated movies. 4pm, PG, £4 per child, adults free. www.hiveonline. org.uk

30 July

PLANT FAIR Battlefield 1403, Shrewsbury Browse plants from specialist nurseries. Free entry, 9.30am-4pm.

30 July

TELFOOD FEASTIVAL

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QEII Arena, Southwater Way, Telford With artisan produce from over 130 food and drink producers, music stage, free demos and free big top

with circus skills for children. 10am-5pm, free.

30 July

TESSA BIDE: ARNOLD’S BIG ADVENTURE Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton Taking place in a special bell tent, Arnold’s Big Adventure features beautiful shadow puppetry, original music and plenty of thrilling surprises. 11am, 1pm and 3pm, £8/6, 01694 725000.

30-31 July

SHREWSBURY FLEA MARKET West Midlands Showground, Gravel Hill Lane Antiques, retro, vintage, salvage and collectables. £2.50, over 65s £1.50, under 14s free. 8.30am-4.30pm.

30-31 July

VICTORIAN COUNTRY FAIR Blists Hill Victorian Town Go along and play traditional games on The Green with the town’s residents, watch demonstrations, and be entertained by the Prince Albert Players. Working horse demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend and you can enter your four-legged friend in the daily fun dog show. www. ironbridge.org.uk

31 July

CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH AFC Bridgnorth, Innage Lane

A host of ex professional footballers, many from Wolves, take on RDB Red Balloon in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Gates open 12 noon, £2, children up to 16 £1.

31 July

FEET FIRST: TIME WALK – THE STORY OF THE EARTH IN A THOUSAND PACES Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton Walk through nearly five billion years, and learn how everything on earth has evolved from stardust. Feet First Theatre’s cosmic guides will lead the audience on a 1km walk through beautiful landscapes, bringing alive the story of evolution and our origins. 11am, 1pm and 3pm, £8/£6, call 01694 725000 for tickets.

31 July

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Arley Arboretum near Bridgnorth Critically acclaimed MacCap Theatre Productions return for an open air performance of one of Shakespeare’s finest comedies. 7pm, £13, children/ concessions £11, family £40. www. madcaptheatreproductions.co.uk

31 July

PUCCINI’S LA BOHEME Marches School, Oswestry Heritage Opera perform the classic opera, 6pm-10pm. Tickets £26 (students £10) from Rowanthorn, Oswestry. Telephone 01691238227. 6pm-10pm.

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Remembering their roots

t all began humbly enough as one couple’s vision for a small folk festival in their old hometown of Bridgnorth. But somehow – 20 years on from its first incarnation – it’s grown into one of the UK’s top events of its kind. What started life as the Bridgnorth Folk Festival eventually became the Shrewsbury Folk Festival. And – whichever way you look at it – there is just so much more to this amazing event than meets the Irish bouzouki. For starters, purists may feel that the term ‘folk festival’ is something of a misnomer as the event regularly throws the spotlight on artists regarded as more pop and rock. This year, for example, the festival features a trio of charttoppers in the shape of Nick Lowe, Paul Carrack and Andy Fairweather-Low. They will join Grammy award winning American singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash – the daughter of country singer Johnny Cash, folk rock band The Levellers, Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band, singer-songwriter Tom Robinson, world music star Raghu Dixit and Show of Hands at the four-day event at the West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury, in August. The couple behind this extraordinary phenomenon – Alan and Sandra Surtees – founded the event in Bridgnorth in 1997 and it just grew and grew, moving firstly to The Quarry in Shrewsbury in 2006 and then to the larger West Mid Showground (its home ever since) in 2007. Sandra says: “Our idea back in 1997 was to create a festival that we wanted to go to and it’s been like a rolling stone ever since – growing and changing as we’ve gone along. But the basic premise has always remained the same. We plan and programme a festival that we would want to go. We book the names that people want to see like Kate Rusby and Oysterband and then add other artists from the roots and traditional music scene.”

The trick seems to be getting the mix right – creating a line-up that offers something for everyone. And this is where Alan comes in as chief programmer. It’s Alan who brings artists great and small to the festival – finding acts that will fill the big marquee and those that will offer a more intimate session in smaller tents. “We also like to introduce our audience n The main marquee, picture: Alan Cole; aerial view of the West Mid to bands they might Showground site, picture: Virtual Shropshire www.DroneRangers.co.uk not know like Molotov Jukebox, Nidi D’Arac or Barnstar,” explains Alan. families who come along because it’s their local “The irony is that we’re normally flat out during festival and there’s more than enough going on the festival weekend and miss out on seeing half to entertain every age range. the things we want to!” The festival also inspires an incredibly loyal Working from their home in Worthen, the following of people who return again and again couple are supported by a small team and a vast with more than 95% of ticket buyers having been network of dedicated volunteers. before. And some make the journey from as far The festival they’ve created now attracts afield as Canada or Australia every year. 7,000 people a day and some of the top UK and “There’s a magic created at the showground international artists. It usually sells out several every August Bank Holiday,” says Alan. “It may months in advance. sound cheesy but it becomes like one big family. Alan says: “The showground site is perfect for “People look out for each other, talk to each us as we can have everything on one site and it other and just relax and enjoy the simple things in gives people a real holiday feel. When we moved life like spending time together, good music and to Shrewsbury in 2006, we had a vision of what good food. we wanted to achieve and after our first year in “It really is the people who make the festival. The Quarry we knew the West Mid Showground It’s become one of the events that artists want would suit us perfectly. to play as well, which has helped our reputation “We could sell more tickets and pack people when it comes to booking top class artists like Richard Thompson. in like sardines but we love the feeling that’s “That gives us a real sense of achievement – created by allowing people space to move for our festivalgoers to have a great time and for around.” artists to want to play your event. That’s as good The festival now attracts a kaleidoscopic range as it gets.” of people from your die-hard folk fans to whole

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‘Do It Yourself’ I discovered Bondi Sands tan last month when shopping for a tanning lotion. After living in Bondi, Sydney a few years ago I was drawn to it and excited to try the product. I chose the light/medium because I am naturally fair skinned. The tan developed within an hour and I was left with a flawless tan which I could only ever achieve after a couple of weeks sunbathing on Bondi beach. Bondi Sands tanning foam, available from Superdrug for £9.95

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JULY 2016

FOOD FESTIVAL

n Oswestry’s Stonehouse Brewery has quenched thirsts at the festival since it launched, one year after the inaugural festival (image by Vanessa Fairfax-Woods)

Sample flavours of Oswestry

swestry Food Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, with even more tasty treats including cider, beer, local sausages and

cupcakes aplenty. On 9-10 July, the 2016 festival hopes to bring in thousands of visitors from the town and further afield to enjoy the region’s finest fare, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The weekend also benefits from activities in the town’s beautiful Cae Glas Park. On Saturday, there will be a Fun Day, organised by The New Saints football club and on Sunday Reggae in the Park brings sunny tunes to Oswestry. On both days, visitors can also sample local ales at Cambrian Beer Festival with CAMRA at Cambrian Heritage Railways’ Oswestry station. The festival and activities are all free, and organisers are hoping for some warm weather to provide the proverbial icing on the cake. However, come rain or shine, the famously relaxed and free foodie weekend promises something for everyone. “Last year the weather was glorious which helped bring record numbers to the town. A spot of sunshine would be most welcome again this year!” said festival director John Waine. “Last year we saw up to 9,000 people coming to the town from Chester, Wrexham, Lancashire and further afield. “It’s a wonderful event to encourage visitors into Oswestry to see the town at its very best.” John has seen the food and drink festival grow organically from when he first launched the event in 2006. With little idea of how it would be received, John started with 50 producers mostly from within 30 miles of Oswestry. The event has now grown

n Speciality breads from Swifts

to include more than 65 stalls at the two-day festival, although organisers still try to keep food and drink as local as possible. The weekend has now become one of the main events in the town’s summer calendar. As well as the customary cheese, bread, meat, pie, cakes and beer, more unusual producers cater for vegetarian and vegans as well as gluten-free. The festival which covers Cross Street, Bailey Street and New Street, takes a lot of organising, says John, director of Best of Oswestry, and is supported by Oswestry Town Council. But despite some seriously hard work getting it up and running, the festival retains the relaxed party atmosphere across the town all weekend. “It’s a relaxed festival with top quality regional food and drink but it’s not just for foodies. Every year, we enjoy offering something different – we’ve had opera singers and reggae in the park, sports activities with Welsh premier league champions The New Saints. It’s a celebration of all that’s great about the area,” says John. “It’s a weekend to interact with producers. We’ve seen some producers return year after

n Tasty treats at Oswestry Food Festival

year, many of whom have expanded vastly since the early days,” continues John. Stonehouse Brewery, from Weston, near Oswestry, has been at the Oswestry festival since starting up in 2007. Coopers Gourmet Sausage Rolls is another success story that started out at Oswestry in 2009 and has now gone on to source the likes of Harrods, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. Oswestry Food & Drink Festival is a truly local event run by a small band of people who care passionately about promoting the town. John runs the show along with his wife Isabelle and chairman Yossi Gliksman, who runs award-winning Upstairs Downstairs cookshop and cook school. Festival power is brought to the event by Oswestry’s P&S Electrical Contractors. “Ten years ago we thought we’d give it a go,” explains John. “We have many talented producers in the region and it made sense to give them a platform to shout about their wares. “But just as importantly it’s about enjoying Oswestry. Our market town has so much to offer whatever your tastes.” www.oswestryfoodfestival.co.uk

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JULY 2016

RECIPES

LEFT: EDD KIMBER

Berry lovely Summer is here, the sun is shining (hopefully), and it’s time to indulge in the delicious British berry

righten up your salads, picnics, cakes and snacks with a ripe selection of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. Whether you’re looking to create the perfect picnic or to jazz up your lunch al desko, these gorgeous savoury and sweet recipes are a new way to use berries and are surprisingly easy to make. The Great British Bake Off’s Edd Kimber, otherwise known as The Boy Who Bakes, has even created delicious afternoon tea recipes for us. You don’t have to be an expert to recreate these showstoppers so whether you serve with tea or a glass of something bubbly you are sure to impress your friends and family. For more recipes visit www.berryworld.com

Method

Strawberry Kilner Jar Salad

Serves: 4 as a snack or 2 as a light lunch Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes

The fresh black pepper and balsamic vinegar dressing complements the sweetness of the strawberries in this salad designed to be assembled and enjoyed straight from the jar.

Ingredients

Serves: 1 Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 100g chickpeas rinsed and drained handful of rocket 250g strawberries, hulled and quartered 100g feta cubed 1 tbsp shredded mint juice of half a lemon salt and freshly ground black pepper

First pour the balsamic vinegar and olive oil into the jar, and season with a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Shake the jar to mix ingredients. Then, beginning with the chickpeas, layer up the ingredients within the jar, finishing with the feta and mint. It is important not to have the salad leaves next to the dressing as the vinegar will cause the leaves to wilt. Squeeze the lemon over the top of the salad, and seal the jar. When ready to eat, shake the jar to coat the salad in the dressing and then enjoy straight from the jar. Store upright.

Strawberry Parma Ham and Parmesan Crostini

200g of quartered strawberries 8 slices of sourdough bread 8 slices of thinly cut Parma ham 100g of parmesan cheese shavings 1 tbsp of aged balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil a small handful of basil leaves black pepper to season

Method Firstly, hull and quarter the strawberries and set aside. Toast the sourdough bread and then place on a serving platter. Arrange the Parma ham on top of each slice of bread, top with some strawberries and then sprinkle with the parmesan shavings. Finally, drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil and sprinkle with the basil leaves and some freshly cracked black pepper.

JULY 2016

FOOD + DRINK

Edd Kimber’s Blackberry and Goats Cheese Quiche Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 65 minutes

Ingredients Rosemary Pastry: 200g plain flour 1 /4 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1 sprig of rosemary, finely chopped 135g unsalted butter 4 tbsp ice cold water 1 large egg yolk Filling: 100g lardons, cooked until crisp 120g goat’s cheese, diced 80g blackberries 1 large handful of rocket 3 large eggs 60ml whole milk 200ml double cream Black pepper to season

Method To make the pastry place the flour, sugar, salt and rosemary into the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs, the odd bigger chunk of butter is fine. Add the water and pulse until the pastry forms a ball. Tip the pastry out and use your hands to gently bring together into a uniform dough. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for an hour before using. Roll the pastry on a lightly floured work surface until about 2-3mm thick. Use the pastry to line a loose bottomed tart tin, 9 inches in diameter, trimming off any excess. Refrigerate the tart case from an hour before baking. Line the chilled pastry base with a crumpled piece of parchment paper and fill with baking beans or rice and bake for 25 minutes at 180˚c (160˚c fan oven) before removing the parchment and beans and baking for a further 10-15 minutes or until the pastry is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and brush the pastry case with the egg yolk before baking for a minute or so to set the yolk (this helps create a strong barrier so you don’t get a soggy bottom). Start filling the pastry case by adding a layer of rocket and then sprinkle over the blackberries, goat’s cheese and bacon. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, milk and cream, seasoning with some black pepper. Carefully pour in the egg mixture and place the quiche on to a baking tray and place into the oven, baking for about 25 minutes at 180c (160c fan oven) or until the egg mixture is set and top is very lightly browned. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

When filling the quiche keep a few bits of bacon and rocket aside to sprinkle on top of the quiche after the egg mixture has been poured in.

Edd Kimber’s Blueberry Friands Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients 140g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 35g plain flour 100g ground almonds 125g icing sugar 4 large egg whites 1 /2 tsp almond extract 36 blueberries 6 tbsp flaked almonds

Method Lightly grease a 12-hole non-stick muffin pan and set aside. Preheat the oven to 180˚C (160˚C fan). Heat the butter in a small pan on a medium/ high heat until the butter foams and the milk solids turn a golden brown. Immediately remove from the heat and pour into a small bowl. In a large bowl mix together the flour, ground

almonds and sugar. Add the egg whites and almond extract and mix together until smooth. Pour in the butter and mix together until smooth and fully combined. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for an hour before baking. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin pan and top with three blueberries per friand and scatter the flaked almonds around the edges. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and a little paler in the middle. Allow to cool for a few minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool completely. Kept in a sealed container these little cakes will keep for up to three days.

Edd Kimber’s Raspberry and Pistachio Tarts Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes

Ingredients 225ml whole milk 1 large egg 2 large egg yolks 100g caster sugar

JULY 2016

FOOD + DRINK

Handmade sausage rolls can now be delivered to your door courtesy of Coopers Gourmet Sausage Rolls. Coopers, of Oswestry, will lovingly make, bake and pack 16 tasty sausage rolls into cool boxes for you to enjoy. Place your order before midday on a Wednesday to receive your order on a Friday. www.coopers-sausage-rolls.co.uk Great British Bake Off contestant Beca Lyne-Pirkis will be headlining at this year’s Cosford Food Festival. Beca, who took part in the popular TV show in 2013, will be on the demo stage on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July. www.rafmuseum.org/cosford The couple behind a well-known Shrewsbury restaurant and bar have bought one of the county’s most renowned country pubs. Clare and Graham Jenkins, owners of Shrewsbury’s Henry Tudor House, have acquired the award-winning New Inn at Baschurch, north Shropshire. Clare said that they were delighted to be taking over the New Inn from owners Gerry and Ann Bean, who are retiring.

25g cornflour 50g pistachio paste 600g fresh raspberries 25g chopped pistachios Sweet Pastry: 200g plain flour 20g ground almonds 40g icing sugar pinch of salt 125g unsalted butter 1 large egg yolk 1 tbsp ice cold water

Method To make the pistachio filling place the milk into a medium sized saucepan and bring to the boil. Meanwhile place the egg, yolks, sugar, cornflour and pistachio paste into a large bowl and whisk together to combine. When the milk is at temperature pour over the egg yolk mixture and immediately whisk together, to prevent the eggs from curdling. Pour the mixture back into the pan and over medium heat cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is very thick. Scrape back into the bowl and press a sheet of cling film on to the surface and refrigerate until needed. To make the pastry place the flour, almonds, icing sugar and salt into a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture

resembles bread crumbs. Add the egg yolk and the water and pulse until the mixture starts to form a ball (if the mixture is too dry add more water a tsp at a time). Tip the mixture out on to the work surface and use your hands to gently knead together into a uniform dough. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for an hour before using. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface until about 2-3mm thick and cut out 6 rounds of pastry big enough to line 10cm wide tart tins. Use the pastry to line six 10cm loose bottomed tart tins, trimming off any excess. Place the tarts on to a baking tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the pastry is chilled. Line each tart case with a piece of crumpled baking parchment and fill with baking beans or rice. Bake in an oven preheated to 180˚C (160˚C fan) for about 20 minutes then remove the parchment and the beans and bake for a further 5-10 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. To assemble the tarts fill each tart shell with a layer of the pistachio mixture, top with fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios, dusting with a little icing sugar if you fancy. The tarts are best served on the day they are assembled but the pastry can be made up to a week in advance and the custard up to three days in advance.

Boutique hotel Fishmore Hall in Ludlow is thrilled to announce that head chef Andrew Birch has been shortlisted as a semi-finalist for the prestigious National Chef of the Year award, presented by The Craft Guild of Chefs. In order to gain a place as a National Chef of the Year finalist, Birch must demonstrate his skills and creativity in an innovation test, by making an impressive dish from ingredients presented in the ‘mystery basket’. Shropshire’s Kerry Vale Vineyard has been recognised as a top performing vineyard by travel website TripAdvisor, for the second time. The family owned vineyard on the Shropshire/Powys border received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the second time in two years. Say ciao to a summer in Shrewsbury with a Carluccio’s picnic at your outdoor concert, family outing or in the park. Take a taste of Italy with you to your favourite sunny spot, with a picnic full of fresh, delicious dishes. Priced at £45, each adult picnic serves two. www.carluccios.com/picnics More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs at the new Telfood Feastival taking place at Southwater’s outdoor QEII arena, in Telford on 30 and 31 July. One of the chefs attending the event is Suree Coates from Broseley’s King and Thai. Suree has been named amongst the UK’s best Curry and best Thai Chefs and her restaurant has just been named best in the region with a listing in the prestigious Good Food Guide. www.telfood.co.uk

JULY 2016

EDUCATION FESTIVAL

Lessons in learning at festival A national Festival of Education featuring Olympic swimmer Mark Foster, Owen Paterson MP and workshops by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Aardman Animations, takes place at The Marches School, in Oswestry, this month. The Marches Academy Trust will hold its first Festival of Education on Friday 1 July. Focused around the theme of ‘visible learning’, this one-day event will provide education professionals with engaging and motivational talks to inspire, excite, inform and entertain. Alongside renowned educational speakers, the festival will also deliver a vast range of activities and workshops to students from across the region and will feature an exhibitor’s space in which numerous educational organisations and suppliers will be present on the day. The programme has been designed to suit delegates from across the entire breadth of the education sector;

the packed programme of talks and workshops will benefit anyone interested in education, from teachers and governors to students and suppliers. The festival will be opened by Pank Patel, regional schools commissioner for the West Midlands and will feature a speech from former QCA director of curriculum Professor Mick Waters. Other esteemed educators already confirmed for the event include visible learning expert Dr Peter DeWitt. These will appear alongside Michael Pawlyn, one of the lead architects of the Eden Project, former Olympic swimmer Mark Foster, Owen Paterson MP and representatives from London Fields Primary School. Workshops will be carried out by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Space Centre and Aardman Animations. Exhibitors attending the festival include Parent Pay, Lego Education, Parent Hub and Edge Hill University to name but a few.

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Wilcock from Now Group, Sarah Longville, executive headteacher at The Marches School; Matt Stephenson from Event-in-a-Tent and Tammy Huxley from Arla, with students Will Napper, Erin Bryant, Lily Hamilton-Wynne and Ish Rashid

This event is the first of its kind in the area and it is hoped to be the beginning of a successful annual event. To learn more or to buy tickets online, please visit www.marcheseducation.com.

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SIX OF THE BEST

FUNINTHESUN 1 Six of the best buys for summer out of doors

1. Sit-on John Deere tractor £135 (£169 with trailer) from Park Hall Farm gift shop, near Oswestry

2. Boules set from Laura Ashley, £20 Classic English garden game 3. ‘This is my Holiday’ playbook from www. anothergorgeousday.co.uk, £7.90 Provide a souvenir of summer fun for years to come from this Oswestry-based stockist

4. Let’s Squawk sunglasses case from Paperchase, £10 A tropical way to store those essential shades 5. Carbrini two person tennis set from Argos, £9.99 With 25 inch rackets, this is ideal for kids and adults alike 6. Cath Kidston picnic bag, in Meadow design £65 from Pickles & Co, Oswestry

JULY 2016

HEALTH

Ask the pharmacist Have you seen The Pharmacy @ Caxton, Oswestry, recently? We’re right next to the Caxton surgery on Oswald Road with a big green sign outside!

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I’m John Gentle, superintendent pharmacist at The Pharmacy @ Caxton, and I’m delighted to announce our independent, family owned business has new owners. But we’re still independent and family owned. There isn’t any change to our business, it will keep running exactly as it is, but we now have the support and resources of a large family business called Day Lewis Pharmacy. Day Lewis owns both our pharmacy here in Oswald Road and the one in Old Chapel, Oswestry, as well as a pharmacy in Gobowen. They have a great understanding of our community. Our staff are all the same, our opening hours remain the same and our usual services continue as well. With Day Lewis’s backing, we hope to extend the range of services further in the future. So if you need some advice on a common ailment, need to pick up a prescription or need to buy some medical products then just pop in. We are still very much dedicated to our local area and remain committed to providing the best service we can. We still deliver prescriptions too! Our new commercial director Tim Harrington said: “We are delighted to acquire the pharmacy in Oswald Road. “Every member of staff will remain the same and the pharmacy will continue to be independently run as it is. “We intend to listen to customer feedback over the coming months and year to ensure we remain the local community pharmacy of choice. “Day Lewis prides itself on customer service and we look forward to continuing to provide the service that customers know and expect in Oswestry.” The Pharmacy @ Caxton is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm and 8.30am to noon on a Saturday. For advice or more information call (01691) 653033.

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Dedicated healthcare assistant Yvonne Hartley has been chosen as the first recipient of a new recognition award at Oswestry’s world-renowned orthopaedic hospital. Yvonne Hartley, who works in the outpatients department at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, received her Health Hero Award from chief executive Mark Brandreth. The monthly award gives staff the opportunity to highlight individuals or teams who go above and beyond the call of duty in supporting patients and colleagues. Yvonne was nominated by Gill Lawrence, who is a clinical specialist physiotherapist in the rheumatology team. “Yvonne consistently goes that extra mile with our rheumatology patients,” said Gill. “She is regularly raising money for the Oswestry Rheumatology Association, both inside and out of work. “She looks after our team and patients in clinic and always has a positive approach. I can always rely on Yvonne for support and I can think of no more deserving recipient of this award than her.”

JULY 2016

SPORT

Howzat for club refurbishment Cae Glas Cricket Club has finally found a home and, following a £200,000 refurbishment, hopes to continue to support sport and the community in Oswestry. The official opening of the venue takes place on Sunday 3 July. After its foundation in 1952, during its early years Cae Glas Cricket Club was nomadic, playing at various pitches around Oswestry. It wasn’t until 1976 that the Club settled at its current Gatacre playing fields and pavilion home. After nearly 40 years their tenancy on the site was only secured in 2015 when Shropshire Council and Fields in Trust granted them a 30-year lease to enable the club itself to raise the thousands of pounds necessary to bring the sound but run-down building back for both sporting and community use. The club secured funding from local and national organisations, and started work in October 2015. Cae Glas chairman Andy Griffiths is delighted with the refurbishments. He said: “The aim of the project is to improve and enhance facilities for local, grassroots sport clubs, community and special interest groups to provide an asset to the people of Oswestry and the surrounding area.

� Janet Marsden and Andy Griffiths of Cae Glas Cricket Club thank Oswestry Rotary Club’s Hazel Yates and president Mike Griffiths for their support in creating a club for the community

“We are very grateful to the many local organisations who have given financial support.” With two teams in the Shropshire County League and a mid-week friendly team playing in the Shrewsbury & District Evening Cricket League this season, the club’s 45 playing members are enjoying the new changing rooms and social facilities at what, with views over the cricket

Midlands hockey call-up for Georgie Talented young hockey player 13-year-old Georgie Nicholas (left), from Packwood Haugh School in Ruyton XI Towns, has won a place in the Midlands regional hockey squad. Georgie has been playing in the Shropshire Under-14 side and was part of the team that represented the county in the recent Midlands tournament against Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and other Midlands counties.

Street parade for triumphant teams Oswestry’s outstanding football success is to be celebrated on the streets in an open top bus parade on Saturday 25 June. Mayor of Oswestry, Cllr Paul Milner, has invited the town’s three football teams to take part in the event to mark their historic achievements. Oswestry has seen all three football teams in the town secure trebles during their respective campaigns. TNS, who play at Oswestry’s Park Hall Stadium, clinched a domestic treble for the second successive season in the JD FAW Welsh Cup Final. They also won the Word Cup and Dafabet Welsh Premier League title. Newly formed Oswestry Town FC secured the Mercian Regional Premier League title, the community club have also won the Commander Ethelstone Cup and were recently triumphant in the FA Mercian Premier League Cup. The New Saints Ladies picked up the Tom Farmer Shropshire Women’s Cup, the West Midlands Regional Premier Cup and the West Midlands Regional Premier League.

square to a backdrop of Old Oswestry Hill Fort, the England and Wales Cricket Board recently called ‘the most perfect setting for a cricket pitch’. Members of the Rotary Club of Oswestry were amongst organisations providing financial support. They bought new chairs and tables through a £2,000 grant from the charitable Mary Hignett Bequest Fund administered by the club.

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n Who could resist a visit to the ‘Sweet Cabinet’? Board meetings need never be boring again thanks to innovative new meeting rooms at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa, in Weston Rhyn, near Oswestry. The hotel and spa’s recently refurbished Cabinet Rooms offer a range of Downing Street themed meeting rooms including the Cabinet Room, Westminster Room, Number 10 and Number 11. Visitors can also benefit from fun accessories including a ‘Sweet Cabinet’ with popcorn machine, retro pick and mix sweets and slushy machine. Featuring London brick wallpaper, inspiring cityscapes, 1980s-style telephones and enormous brass door fittings fitting of a Premier.

n Lion Quays’ Cabinet Rooms offer a fun, stylish and well-equipped space for power meetings of all sizes The renovated Cabinet Rooms are located in a dedicated business zone of the hotel and each offers a unique interior design that pays homage to the Westminster corridors of power. All are tastefully decorated in contemporary furnishings with lots of natural daylight, a wall mounted television and presentation technology, conference call facilities as well as wifi and complimentary stationery. Colin Jenno, general manager from Lion

Quays, said: “We have experienced a steady growth in our conference clients and, as such, we wanted to take our facilities to the next level. “Whether it’s a high-level summit meeting or a brainstorm meeting with the ‘front bench’ team, our Cabinet Rooms offer a new dimension to conference facilities in Shropshire. We now cater for events from two delegates up to 400 so are suited to companies of all sizes.” For information visit www.lionquays.co.uk

Go solo in style After 25 years in salons, an Oswestry hairdresser has decided to go it alone as a mobile hairdresser. Rachel Humphreys has set up Hair by Rachel, offering customers a salon experience in their own home. Mum Rachel is delighted to be running her own business after many years experience in busy salons. “At the age of 43, I felt the time was right for me to make the leap into the world of self-employment, and become a mobile hairdresser. Looking back, the idea was always in the back of my mind, but it has taken until now to surface,” she said. “I started my training and qualified at Hazel’s Salon, which is based in the The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, in Gobowen. After eight years I left to take on the exciting opportunity to help set up and manage, what turned out to be a very successful salon in Chirk. A few years later, after having my first child, and to fit in with family life, I moved to Way a Head in Oswestry, where I have been for 15 years. “Throughout, I have been lucky enough to have had the loyal and continued support of my many clients, and would like to convey my thanks to them all. “We all have busy lives, and I offer my clients the salon experience in their own home, at a time that suits them and their routine, and at very competitive prices. I am based in Oswestry , and will cover Oswestry and surrounding areas.” Appointments are available Tuesday – Friday, (Saturdays by appointment for wedding/occasion hair) for ladies, gentlemen and children. Telephone 07837 249244 to book an appointment.

n Plas Fynnon Medical Practice apprentice administrator Shannon Williams, Mayor of Shrewsbury Cllr Miles Kenny, senior administrator Jo Tindsley and practice manager Sue Evans

Top award for practice Shropshire training provider SBC Training recognised its hardworking students and apprentices during the annual awards ceremony which celebrated the outstanding quality of work and achievements delivered by students over the last year. Plas Fynnon Medical Practice, in Oswestry, stole the show by securing the Outstanding Employer Award having shown excellent commitment to their staff development and providing opportunities for them to progress in to permanent positions. Among well-deserved nominees were five representatives from the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital who had all gone above and beyond this year with the completion of further qualifications and an overall positive contribution to the work of the trust. Special guest for the evening was Mayor of Shrewsbury Cllr Miles Kenny who himself undertook an apprenticeship at the beginning of his career and spoke passionately about the importance of young people finding apprenticeship opportunities.

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Does the new micro-chipping law apply to existing pets or just new ones? Q: We have had our dog since he was a puppy and he is now eleven years old. He never goes off the lead when he is out for a walk because he is blind. Do we really need to get him microchipped? Or does the requirement only apply to people getting dogs after the law changed? A: On 6th April 2016 it became compulsory for all owners of dogs over 8 weeks old in England, Scotland and Wales to have them micro-chipped. If after that date it should come to light that you have not had your dog micro-chipped you may be served with a notice to do so and you must comply within 21 days of the notice being served. If you fail to comply with the notice you may be liable to a fine of up to £500 and you may even face prosecution. The only way the owner of a dog over 8 weeks old can legally be exempt from micro-chipping is if a vet verifies the dog cannot be chipped due to health reasons. Also under the new regulations, if you change your address or contact telephone numbers and do not update your details on the national database, your dog will no longer be considered to be micro-chipped and enforcement can be taken and a notice served. So you must ensure your details are correct and up to date at all times. Even though your dog is getting on in years and is blind, there are still advantages in having him micro-chipped, aside from the legislation requirement. He could for example become separated from you whilst out for a walk, or on holiday, because you tripped, or fainted, and let go of his lead. If this happened and someone found him he could be reunited with you via the national database. This question has been answered by Emma Simoes, a Solicitor 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 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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Stallholder Jan uses her loaf Producing freshly milled British flour and delicious home-made bread, The Grain Sheaf in Oswestry’s indoor market is proving popular with market shoppers. The market’s newest stall was launched by Jan Williams in May. Producing the UK’s first British and organic flours freshly milled while you wait, she also offers British grains and the first home grain mills for sale in the county. Besides supplying a healthy range of grains and pulses, she also makes flaked muesli, healthy snacks, prepared speciality bread and biscuit mixes for enthusiastic home bakers. Jan’s enthusiastic wealth of knowledge and her warm, friendly welcome is enticing interest as she will be seen regularly demonstrating bread making and baking from the indoor Oswestry stall. Living near Wrexham, Jan is a country girl at heart who for many years ‘lived off the land’ as she grew and ate her own vegetables, besides utilising and making every produce possible from her own beloved goats. She says: “I’ve been baking all my life, I learnt at my Mum’s knee, she was well known for her delicious baking, and she learnt from my Gran, a cook in an upmarket London hotel, and her German stepdad who ran the bakery. “As children we learnt to appreciate quality and flavour and enjoyed what was local, fresh and in-season. My appreciation of veg led me to wonder about wheat varieties and how they may alter the flavour and texture of the bread I had been making for years.” More information about The Grain Sheaf can be found at www.thegrainsheaf.co.uk/ wordpress/about. Telephone 07510 090471.

Toast to buying local Shropshire Review whole-heartedly backs the businesses that make Oswestry and the surrounding area a great place to visit, live, shop, eat and relax. To show support, each month we are profiling a business in town, giving an insight into the people behind our independent businesses and providing information about what they offer. Oswestry Chamber of Commerce has a very similar goal – to maximise all opportunities to promote and advance Oswestry and the surrounding districts. Chamber chair Neil Jenkins is founder of Twelve Green Bottles, which has a shop on Leg Street as well as having an online and wholesale business. As Chamber of Commerce chair he says: “I am keen to continue to grow our membership and to forge strong relationships with local communities in order to strengthen the business community of our town. We have so much to offer and if we work together I believe we can achieve great things in the coming year.” Twelve Green Bottles opened its doors in Leg Street, Oswestry, in October 2014, though began

DOWN ON THE FARM I have had something of a landmark moment in my professional life recently, becoming the managing partner at Lanyon Bowdler. It’s a great honour and I’m excited about what the future holds, but if I’m honest there’s a steep learning curve as I get to grips with the new role. Being managing partner brings a whole new raft of responsibilities, including looking after the firm’s staff – all 230 of them spread across Shropshire and Herefordshire – and whenever you take on a new role, it’s only natural to need some advice from others.

as an online shop earlier that year. It was the brainchild of Neil and his wife Mandy, and was a complete career change for the pair who had previously worked in wealth management and accountancy and spent time living in Spain. While living in Elche, the couple embraced the local culture and quickly grew their knowledge of the many family-owned vineyards in the region. “We were both fond of wine and used to entertain a lot and had to know about wine,” explains Neil. “When we were looking at running our own business, food or drink seemed the ideal choice. We thought about promoting Spanish food but eventually decided on wine.” With family living locally in Knockin Heath, the pair decided that Oswestry was a good central location to live and work. Mandy looks after the shop while Neil is involved more in the trade and wholesale. The pair host a popular wine club which holds tastings with food on the first Thursday of each month. www.twelvegreenbottleswine.co.uk

By Brian Evans, head of agriculture at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors

I am continuing as head of agriculture and am looking forward to carrying on working with clients in my role as a mediator but my working day has changed dramatically. That would be daunting but I’m fortunate to have a great team around me at Lanyon Bowdler who can help me with my new responsibilities. As diversification activities increase, farmers can quickly find themselves in charge of a rural business which may be unfamiliar to them. And farmers taking on new responsibilities and planning for the future of their farm can often feel that they have to do it without asking

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WIN FAMILY TICKETS TO OSWESTRY SHOW

his year’s Oswestry Show will take place at The Showground on the outskirts of the market town on Saturday 6 August. The annual show is a highlight in the local calendar; it was first established in 1817 and has since grown into one of the county’s leading one-day events. An exciting schedule has been arranged for the main ring including an impressive display from The White Helmets Royal Signals Motorcycle Team kindly sponsored by Hughes Bros, Oswestry. Old favourite Bobb Hogg with his sheepdogs and ducks makes a welcome return, and the Sir Watkins Williams Wynn Hunt will introduce their pack of Old English Foxhounds to younger members of the audience. To round up events local young farmers’ teams will present their version of Total Wipe Out. Many trade stands are situated around the showground, with separate sections for craft and food. Elsewhere on the field from as early as 8.30am visitors can enjoy watching the judging of horses, cattle, sheep, rare breeds and goats before heading off to see the popular sheep shearing competition. A variety of entertainment has been organised for the Village Green to include a programme filled with dance, magic and music. Other areas of interest are the small livestock building, horticultural marquee, Women’s Institute competitions, vintage car and motorcycle sections, Oswestry Model Engineering Society and Montgomeryshire Vintage Machinery Display. Oswestry Show promises to be a great day out. For details go to www.oswestryshow.co.uk We have two family tickets to give away. To enter simply tell us: Who is sponsoring The White Helmets Royal Signals Motorcycle Team?

Win £150 of Percy Thrower’s,

eopened in March 2015, Percy Thrower’s in Shrewsbury is Wyevale Garden Centre’s flagship store. Here you can enjoy shopping for beautiful garden furniture, cookware, gifts and, of course, top quality plants, shrubs and trees. With over seven concessionaires, a restaurant and coffee shop, it offers an exciting leisure shopping experience for all, taking garden centres to a whole new level. Browse Yankee Candle, Pet’s Corner, Maidenhead Aquatics, Bon Marche, Mountain Warehouse and Sheridan. There’s something for all the family, whether it is shopping for a seasonal garden product, enjoying a catch-up over freshly brewed coffee and cake, or letting the children loose in the soft play area. At Percy Thrower’s you will also find The Greenhouse, a new concept for Wyevale. It offers a free garden advice service and encourages all ages to get involved in gardening. Local gardening and allotment societies, schools, nurseries and organisations enjoy the facilities to host events and the Greenhouse staff are always keen to work alongside the community to get more people into gardening. Horticultural experts include Bryan Howard, who used to appear on the BBC’s Gardener’s Question

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COMPETITIONS

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

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50 of vouchers to spend at wer’s, A Wyevale Garden Centre Time and has over 50 years of experience in the gardening world. The Greenhouse also has various events lined up for the remainder of the year:

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Little Digger’s Summer Activities over the summer holidays includes various summer gardening, baking and craft activities for the kids over the summer break. Summer Talk & Tour on English Lavender is a free event on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 August. Enjoy a talk and tour on English lavender with nursery manager Michael Esposito who will then lead a tour around the ‘Above & Beyond…. Connecting Threads’ display garden in the Plant Area, discussing the benefits of English lavender and other plants including Stipa grass, cornus and the beautiful benefits of lavender. Book (recommended) online or in store. August Bank Holiday Wildlife Weekend: Saturday 27 – Monday 29th August, 11am – 3pm Chat to an expert from Shropshire Wildlife Trust and enjoy a free children’s gardening activity in the Greenhouse. Children can also enjoy a free hunt around the garden centre. Frank P Matthews, tree expert Autumn is the perfect time to plant

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JULY 2016

ELEMENTARY, DEAR WATSON

A step too far

Eluned Watson fter an hour of shimmying, gyrating and jumping up and down in front of the television to the likes of Katy Perry and Jessie J, I fear that my husband’s obsession has just gone too far. He hasn’t discovered a previously untapped desire to learn street dance or Zumba. No, it’s far worse than that – he has taken to wearing a pedometer. His company’s latest initiative is to challenge employees to walk more by putting them in teams to compete on how many steps they can achieve each day. They have each been given a pedometer and aim to walk the distance around the earth in 100 days between them. We are on Day 20 and I’m losing the will to live. He has an office-based job, one hour away from home by car, so arrives home at 7pm having done only 3,000 steps. This apparently isn’t anywhere near enough to grant his team a chance of victory. So, out he goes again to play football, tennis, cycle or run to achieve the magic 10,000 steps which has become the bare minimum he allows himself. The NHS estimate that 3,000 to 4,000 steps is about average but, in a competitive work

environment, nothing less than 10,000 steps (around five miles) will do. On his first pedometer day, when he reached 10,000 steps, he was devastated to find no fanfare, fireworks or even a little celebratory beep. My mum used to have a Weightwatchers pedometer which earned her an extra gin and tonic when she reached a certain number of steps. Now that’s an incentive I can understand. Since the Day 1 achievement, it’s got to the stage where anything less than 20,000 is unimpressive. In some ways, it’s been helpful.

He got out the Wii console and the Let’s Dance game and challenged me to a dance-off He is definitely walking more and thinking twice before driving to places within easy reach. He’s even looking for excuses to walk, so has been offering to do the shopping. But it’s gone too far. In the first week, he took himself on a seven-mile run. Having not jogged more than a mile in months, it was no surprise that he returned out of breath with blisters and chaffing in places unused to friction and unsuited to blisters and chaffing. He is playing tennis and fivea-side football and even swam 10 laps of the pool on a family swim last weekend (he didn’t wear the pedometer in the pool but apparently you can add it on later). He’s more active and is becoming far more friendly with the bathroom scales,

but basically, it’s taking all the fun out of sport and exercise. When he told my sister-in-law about his pedometer, she sighed; she had been through the same. “I die a little bit every time he mentions his pedometer,” she said of my husband’s brother. I felt her pain. It has become an obsession. He’s discovered that driving on the cat’s eyes on the road adds more steps if you’re sitting in the car, and that tennis adds more steps than jogging. Better still, if our fouryear-old gets hold of the pedometer she can add thousands just by whizzing around going about her normal business (although of course this is cheating and is not in any way condoned). The latest bid to step up the exercise was dancing. The children were in bed, it was too rainy for running, so he got out the Wii console and the Let’s Dance game and challenged me to a dance-off. The pair of us have very little rhythm or grace between us but were motivated – me by a determination not to be beaten by a 6ft oaf and he by dreams of more steps. “Just two more songs should do it. Shall we dance to Mika or Madness next?’ were two sentences that I never expected to hear him utter. But I went along with it and quite enjoyed jumping around the living room until he hit me on the elbow with the controller and gave me a dead arm. Of course, I still wasn’t allowed to stop as he was only on 9,567 steps. Even worse was that by the time he reached that magic 10,000 he had beaten me, and added another 30 steps with a gloating victory dance. The pedometer has to go but not before we’ve had a dance-off rematch. email: ewatson@reviewmedia.com

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