Next weekend 16th-17th August,it's my favourite Oswestry event of the year...The annual Balloon Festival in Cae Glas Park It's worth a visit, Early birds can watch them take off at Sunrise,if you miss that, then they take off again in the early evening🎈

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Dame Stephanie Shirley who had close connections to our town. In 2021, we had the great pleasure of welcoming her to unveil a blue plaque in her honour. Our thoughts are with her family.

We had a great time at Footie in the Park last week! ⚽️ There is free rounders in Cae Glas Park today for those in Years 6 to 11 (ages 11 to 16) from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. To book a place, please go on the link below. 👇 tnsfcreg.uk/foundation-eve… #TNSFCFoundation pic.x.com/tFVk7QfgaR

Service marking 80th anniversary of VE Day at 11am tomorrow, 15 August, at the Memorial Gates. Please join us and Royal British Legion Oswestry Branch in remembering the bravery, resilience and sacrifice of those who served #oswestry #vjday80 Full details: tinyurl.com/2w88wby8

An afternoon of chilled music in the beautiful surroundings of Cae Glas Park 😎🎼 DJs and decks on the Bandstand from midday. Bring your picnic baskets and chill out 😊 #oswestry #events #music #djset #picnicinthepark #oswestrylife #oneoswestry #visitoswestry #loveoswestry 💕

The Cancer Awareness Bus is arriving in Oswestry tomorrow: 💙Chat with friendly health professionals 💙Advice on prevention, signs, symptoms & screening 💙Learn about local support services No appointment needed, just pop by. Details 👇

Are you a charity or not-for-profit looking to raise awareness, recruit volunteers or fundraise? Our market is offering free stalls on 5 Sept to showcase your great work. Interested in booking a stall? DM us or email: [email protected] #oswestry #community

As well as our fabulous indoor market, on Friday 29 August, we welcome: Monthly Artisan Market with street stalls offering delicious food + handcrafted goods🥰 Late Night Indoor Market with live music by Seanie, plus great food and drinks😎 Market days = best days! #oswestry

Sunny intervals and light winds forecast for tomorrow’s Chill Out in the Park 🌞🎶🧺 Hope to see you there 😎 #oswestry #events #music #djset #picnicinthepark #oswestrylife #oneoswestry #visitoswestry #loveoswestry💕

Shropshire Council’s Local Mobile service will be at Oswestry Library every Thursday in September from 10am-4pm for face-to-face help and advice on the services they provide. Dates + times: tinyurl.com/7cb9s734

Invitation to tender: Roofing works at The Centre We are inviting tenders from qualified professionals to carry out roofing works at The Centre in Oswestry. Closing date for applications is noon on 22 September 2025. Full details here tinyurl.com/4ydpn6ph

Market days = best days! As well as our fab indoor market, we welcome local charities and social enterprises who have set up stalls on Bailey Head with a great mix of goods and goodies to share 🪴🧁🍪🧶👗🧸🥰 Support them as you #shoplocal 😎 #oswestry #market #community💕

The Mayor of Oswestry expresses the town’s sadness at the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time sad time. The Flag at the Guildhall will fly at half mast today, tomorrow and on the day of her funeral.

On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, there will be a public testing of the national Emergency Alerts system. Compatible phones across the UK will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound. The gov website has more information including clear advice on opting out gov.uk/alerts/public-…

If you are aged 11-17 years and have an idea that needs a bit of funding to make it happen, there’s still time to get your grant application in – deadline is Tuesday 30 September. More info 👉 tinyurl.com/594cmjju #oswestry #community #funding #grants

Lots of free tours, talks, open days, exhibitions and activities happening in Oswestry for #heritageopendays2025 – on from 12-21 September. For details of what’s on in Oswestry, scan the QR code or follow the link tinyurl.com/2488wpth #oswestry #history #heritage #events

Oswestry Youth Forum 🎥 Making a difference, making friends, having fun. Want to join them? Anyone aged 11 to 17 can. Email Corrie for more info: [email protected]

This Saturday we celebrate 150 years of Oswestry Town, we can't wait to see you here at Park Hall 💙 #TNSFC

A casual vacancy has arisen for Carreg Llwyd Ward on Oswestry Town Council following the resignation of Councillor Rebekah Anderton tinyurl.com/5xs84h3s

📣 OSWESTRY CAREERS EVENT 📣 Friday 3 October 4pm-6.30pm, The Centre, Oak Street •Find local part-time jobs •Craft a standout CV •Ace your interviews •Discover careers you never knew existed #oswestry #community #jobs #career #jobsearch #careergoals #work