Oswestry Life

Monday 19th – Wednesday 21st August & Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th August 9:00am – 12:30pm Struggling to find something for your kids to do…
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Glyndwr Innovations has won a national award in The Wales Technology Awards. The team at OpTIC in St Asaph were shortlisted in the Innovative Product…
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At the start of June, Aico’s Apprentices commenced the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) Product Knowledge Programme, starting with the Customer Service module. At the end…
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A college worker in Shropshire has been presented with a lifetime achievement award from a top education body. Nick Pettingale, Director of External Relations at…
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An annual national Art Exhibition at Ellesmere College has been hailed the best yet after a record number of people visited the event featuring more…
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The Marches Academy Trust is excited to announce that the Regional Schools Commissioner has agreed in principle for Shrewsbury Academy, Grange Primary School and Longlands…
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Arthurs Vauxhall were very happy to have sponsored the Ysgol Carreghofa CP School Colour Run on Saturday 8th June. The primary school in Llanymynech is…
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Barnutopia, a luxury glamping site located near the village of Llansilin, Oswestry, has branched out with its new Mountain Adventure Challenge. The Oswestry glamping site,…
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Members of Oswestry Rotary Club Tree of Light committee recently presented a cheque to representatives from The Midland Air Ambulance, and had the opportunity to…
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Riverflow  by Alison Layland Alison is launching Riverflow at Booka bookshop, Oswestry at 7pm on the 19th June 2019. ADVANCE PRAISE “A compelling story, contemporary…
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Organisers of the annual Oswestry Bunny Run today presented the funds raised for Hector’s Greyhound Rescue at the fun run in April. The Oswestry Bunny…
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A group of current and former Ellesmere students have been to Buckingham Palace to collect an award and meet royalty. Six students from Ellesmere College…
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A return to education has paid off for a woman whose studies at Wrexham Glyndwr University are to lead her to her dream career in…
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Students from The Marches School, Oswestry and Sir John Talbot’s School, Whitchurch – both members of The Marches Academy Trust, will be going on a…
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On Monday 3rd June the subject of the talk given to members of Oswestry Rotary Club was the Red Cross – in general but more…
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The managing director of Vauxhall Motors recently visited Arthurs Vauxhall in Oswestry, he said this was his first visit to the dealership, and Arthurs Operations…
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Oswestry Chamber of Commerce will be holding an open meeting on 5th June 6pm at the Wynnstay Hotel to discuss ‘All things Oswestry’ with the…
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Visitors to Shrewsbury Flower Show can be assured of a real whizz-bang finale this year with the news of a new company coming on board…
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Do you work from home or run a small business? Homeworking Hangouts Oswestry is a new networking and support opportunity. Two small business owners Gayle…
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The sun shone on the hundreds of visitors who came out and supported Derwen College Summer Fete, making it another bumper year. Students past and…
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Emerging theatre production companies Drama Chameleon (Salop) and Arts Groupie CIC are bringing the play, “Kitty, Queen of the Washhouse”, from Liverpool on its first…
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The junior section at Oswestry Golf Club has always been a popular place and they have seen many talented golfers come through their ranks over…
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A residential care home based in Baschurch is celebrating after receiving their CQC report. The outcome of the report was a Good Rating in all…
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Moreton Hall’s Barbirolli Society welcomed professional clarinetist, Mark Lacey, to deliver a day of woodwind masterclasses. Mark has a huge amount of performing experience, having…
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Moreton Hall sixth form student Megan Keaveny is celebrating success having gained a place at the prestigious National Youth Theatre competing against 6500 performing art…
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The County of Salop Steam Engine Society’s  2019 Rally, takes place at Onslow Park, Shrewsbury on the August Bank Holiday, – Sunday 25th August and…
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After having a varied background, Lewis Barton of Oswestry joins Arthurs Peugeot in Wrexham as the new Product Genius. Lewis graduated from Glyndwr University in…
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Geoff Barr, president of Borderland Rotary Club was on hand to induct Peter Sloane into the club last week. Peter, who recently moved to the…
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Over seventy people attended the Montgomery Canal Forum in Oswestry’s Memorial Hall on 21st May to hear report of developments in the restoration of the…
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As part of the Marches Apprenticeship Scheme, Kieran Lewis started working one day a week as a Sales Assistant at Morgans in Oswestry in Year…
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Students and staff at Derwen College are in the running for a prestigious business award after reaching the final and welcoming judges to the college.…
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A well-loved member of staff who had worked at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital for 37 years is being remembered with a…
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A local 11 year old boy, Toby Barkley, set himself a challenge last year to raise some monies to help the children that are supported…
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A local College is aiming to raise £18,000 to help students in Tanzania get a better and safer educational experience. Students, staff and parents at…
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Hundreds of people came to the Montgomery Canal on Saturday 18 May for the annual Montgomery Canal Triathlon organised by the Friends of the Montgomery…
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‘This is the greatest show’ is the latest fundraising event organised by the Age UK North Shropshire Supporters Group to support local older people. Attendees…
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A well respected and hard-working Oswestry volunteer has been recognised for his years of service. Bill Bowen was named in the New Years Honours list…
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A book signing by Delyth Jenkins, Wales’ leading Celtic harpist will take place in Oswestry next month. Siop Cwlwm based in Oswestry’s Market Hall, have organised…
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Ex-military man Alastair Beasley is ‘proud’ of his new title Product Genius. He has been appointed as a trainee car salesman at award-winning Arthurs Vauxhall…
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Oswestry’s Matt Pierce and Ian Meakin recently competed in the Manx National Rally coming away with two awards. The two day event took place on…
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Whittington’s seventh music festival, which starts this Tuesday (21st May) and runs till Sunday, is one eleven-year-old’s dream come true. Harry Pinsent from Shrewsbury will…
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Family fun, food and fundraising are the focus for Derwen College’s annual Summer Fete on Thursday, 30th May. Organisers of Derwen College’s annual fete, in the…
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Moreton First parents were in for a linguistic treat when they returned to the classroom for a course in Chinese. The classes, organised by Moreton…
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The largest games expo in North Wales is returning to Wrexham Glyndwr University – bigger and better than ever. The Level Up Wales 2019 expo…
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Over 220 Moreton Hall students, parents, teachers and family members joined forces to take on cancer during the school’s Race for Life charity fundraising event.…
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Ellesmere College Titans swimmer Freya Anderson has become a double British Champion after striking gold at this year’s British Swimming Championships.  The 18-year-old retained her…
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Moreton Hall is delighted to announce the opening of Moreton Hall International Pre-Prep School in Pujiang province, China. The School will cater for children aged…
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Students from The Marches School, Oswestry who are all part of The Marches Academy Trust family of schools had a successful evening at the recent…
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Eleven world-class musicians are on their way to Oswestry to give six concerts for Whittington’s seventh international chamber music festival which launches on May 21st.…
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The sun came out to welcome a bumper crop of entries with 135 keen riders lining up to start the 22 mile challenge which takes…
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