Oswestry Life

In July, a 7.5 tonne lorry arrived at the British Ironwork Centre  to deliver thousands of weapons – including knives and guns – which have…
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A member of staff at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH), who went above and beyond to ensure patients could still have…
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Passionate student of Art and Textiles, Moreton Hall Sixth Former Verity Carryer used her summer months of lockdown to design T-shirts as a fundraiser for…
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Oswestry Charity Qube has teamed up with Taking Part and Shropshire Council to create imaginative, fun and creative activities for people to do at home.…
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3pluk, are specialists in ecommerce fulfilment and integrated ecommerce technology solutions, supporting clients to grow their businesses, wherever they are based in the world. Following…
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A fundraising drive has been launched to help support a young man, who suffered life-changing injuries in a downhill mountain bike accident. On Sunday 12…
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Moreton’s Head of Spoken English, Merriel Halsall-Williams has been nominated for a prestigious Fellowship of the Girls’ Schools Association Award. Miss Halsall-Williams has been involved…
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A previous patient at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) took on the ‘Couch to 5K’ challenge in memory of the late…
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An Oswestry graphic designer and branding specialist who has helped businesses for free through the coronavirus pandemic is seeing the support and good will returned…
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After four years of preparation, work started this week on the programme to rebuild Schoolhouse Bridge on the Montgomery Canal south of Crickheath, near Oswestry.…
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Moreton Hall Prep, near Oswestry, is delighted to announce that John Bond has been appointed as the new Head of the prestigious Prep school near…
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A lecturer at Wrexham Glyndwr University has been named winner of the Grads in Games Academic Award – and seen his student secure the Student…
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Derwen College, near Oswestry, marks British Food Fortnight from 19th September to 4th October by launching a new range of seasonal jams and chutneys. Using…
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Wrexham Glyndwr University has topped the rankings for social inclusion in England and Wales in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for another…
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Oswestry company Aico are pleased to announce they have secured two finalist positions at the Business Culture Awards this year. The Business Culture Awards give…
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Moreton Hall has been named as a finalist in the prestigious 2020 Independent School of the Year awards, in both the Performing Arts and Careers…
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Pumpkinfest is set to return to Park Hall Farm for October half term. The team are making some changes to ensure it can be enjoyed…
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The Logistics team at Shropshire’s specialist orthopaedic hospital are keeping supplies moving safely and efficiently with support from electronic MasterMovers. A MasterMover is an electronic…
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The Mayor, Councillor Duncan Kerr adjudicated the Best Commercial Floral Display within the Town Centre Conservation Area for 2020 and has chosen Park Gate Florist…
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As part of this years Oswestry In Bloom competition, three Oswestry residents were last week awarded the prestigious Gold Award. Miss Gull, Oswestry In Bloom…
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Originally Jools Brennan​ from Oswestry was planning to raise funds for his trip to Nepal next year, donating a proportion of the funds raised to to…
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An esteemed Biologist has been recognised for her contributions to research that is improving the lives of patients suffering musculoskeletal disease. Professor Sally Roberts, who…
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Horatio’s Garden at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) have benefitted from a further generous donation from the hospital’s League of Friends.…
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The Willow gallery and on-site café are open 10am-3pm Tuesday-Saturday, and have undergone a thorough safety review to ensure all the necessary precautions are in…
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As many children and adults across the country grew their hair excessively due to lockdown, Moreton Hall pupil Gaia Vyas-Adams decided to donate her lengthy…
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A leading Oswestry academic has received international acclaim for his latest work, which has lessons for businesses amid the global recession caused by the Coronavirus…
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A golf day organised by Oswald’s Tree Foundation has raised £1400 for the League of Friends to the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital…
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After being based at Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) in Gobowen since 1957, the Croesoswallt Archery Club, which were previously called the…
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Allowing for this very odd year we have all had to live though, the Oswestry in Bloom team has managed to do a little to…
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Twin brothers are to complete the National Three Peaks Challenge in aid of two hospital charities close to their hearts. Ian Robert Slater and Thomas…
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A major student entrepreneurship competition which sees Wrexham Glyndwr University partner with leading logistics provider, Farrall’s Group, is set to launch this autumn. The competition…
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A local student has beaten off the challenge of thousands of rivals to take one of the top spots in a prestigious writing competition –…
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Last month, The British Ironwork Centre were approached by a representative of BBC Crimewatch to take part in an interview for their show. The Crimewatch…
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“ I love Oswestry” was a comment made by local resident Joan when the Mayor, Councillor Duncan Kerr caught up with her during his regular…
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The county’s High Sheriff sampled the best of the Oswestry community during a packed visit which saw her meet 17 organisations from the town. As…
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An Oswestry charity which helps people with life-changing physical disabilities live independent lives is celebrating the completion of a £100,000 refurbishment programme. The Ethos Group…
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Students and staff at Derwen College, in Shropshire, have been celebrating the success of their first ever virtual fundraising event, which has raised more than…
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The local events company has launched ‘Friends of Shropshire Festivals’ to raise much-needed funds to weather the devastating loss of income due to Covid-19. Shropshire…
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As the restrictions of lockdown are beginning to ease and schools across the country are reopening, Moreton Hall is extending a warm welcome to prospective…
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A degree show launch with a difference has been held by a group of postgraduate students and their lecturers at Wrexham Glyndwr University. The ‘Isolation…
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The easing of lockdown combined with the chancellors stamp duty holiday for the first £500,000, has led to a ‘extremely buoyant’ housing market, with the…
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Hotels and businesses in the local area have been thanked by staff at the county’s specialist orthopaedic hospital for their acts of kindness and support…
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The sun shone brightly as more than half the members of Oswestry’s Cantiones met on Sunday afternoon to sing together once again.  It was a…
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Borderland have recently made a donation in support of the Beirut disaster appeal as part of their commitment to help international as well as local…
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The blood taking (phlebotomy) service, which was relocated to community buildings in response to COVID-19, will be returning to Shropshire’s two acute hospitals from Tuesday,…
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It isn’t just frontline staff who receive recognition for the care they give to patients at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic – as…
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Today has seen a new fundraising installation being erected by Hope House staff – a stunning Butterfly Garden which is now on display at the…
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Today has seen another large delivery of blades and mixed weapons arriving with the Ironworks from safe police storage facilities in Worcestershire. The delivery, which…
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Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is, for the first time, running its Living with Mammals survey during autumn, from Monday 31st August…
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Eight fantastic healthcare workers got to have their cake and eat it – at a special afternoon tea laid on to thank them for their…
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