Oswestry Visitor And Exhibition Centre

We have lots of lovely new items for you to come and look at and maybe treat yourself or buy as a gift for someone. Never too early for a Shropshire 2020 calendar, slate pictures hand painted by Ken Taylor, your initial bookmarks by Diane Jacks and slate magnets & coasters with images of Oswestry. We look forward to seeing you. https://www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk/

Giraffes in Cae Glas Park and a Giraffe in Oswestry Visitor and Exhibition Centre!
Tomorrow 20th April we have a book signing for new children's book 'Araf the Giraffe' from 11am-1pm, all about a Giraffe who begins a new life in Wales! Meet the author and illustrator Steve Reno and Geoff Davenport and have a read of this fun book!
It's also giving nice weather this bank holiday weekend, so why not enjoy a walk around Oswestry's Cae Glas Park afterwards and meet Oswestry's very own giraffes? (They won't try to steal anything from your picnics, I promise!)

So many new gifts, books, and crafts this April! Join Karen on a walk around the centre looking at our lovely items... Call in to see all of these local and authentically made goodies for yourself! Great as a gift, or as a little treat to yourself ;)

Can anywhere guess where this is? Find out more and step back in time with our town guides...
We have Guided Walks of Oswestry running every Saturday until the end of September - starting this Saturday! There is no need to book, just meet at Oswestry Visitor and Exhibition Centre at 11am. Adults are £2, Children are 50p. Whether you are a local or a visitor, you are sure to discover something surprising!
For more information call us on 01691 662753 ... https://www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk/ guided-walks-2019/
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We have had such a great response to our April exhibitions. You still have plenty of time to see the amazing selection we have on display, and perhaps even pick up a piece for yourself!
Charming local scenes and buildings by Gerry Wilson, intricate and delicate line drawings and prints by Grace Jandrell, stunning silks and textiles from Wen Williamson, and elegant and ethereal figurative forms from Hilary Cowley Greer.
Thank you for the write up Shropshire Star
... https://www.shropshirestar.com/…/exhibi tion-to-honour-late…/
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Get in the Spring mood this Saturday - local nature writer and Advertizer columnist Vicky Turrell will be joining us at 11am on the 13th April to read from her collection of writings on the local countryside. Chat to Vicky about her experiences of local wildlife, and pick up both of her books for the amazing price of £5! Great for gifts and for family reading!

Come and join Geoff as he reads from his new children’s book Araf the Giraffe. Saturday 20th April 11am – 1pm. Free event

We have lots of local walking books and maps here at Oswestry Visitor Centre for you to get out and about in our lovely Shropshire countryside over the Easter holidays. https://www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk/

Our April Exhibitions are now well under way, and we are so excited for you to see this fantastic range of local art.
We are proud to be hosting a retrospective of well known local artist Gerry Wilson, whose charming watercolours of local buildings are popular with visitors from near and afar!
Gerry's son John will be discussing his work and his life on Saturday 6th April, from 2pm-4pm. Drop in to find out more about this local artist.
... Grace Jandrell is showing a collection of intricate prints, inspired by the beauty of nature. A mix of black and white, and striking coloured linocuts and digital prints will make an impact on any wall!
Wen Williamson returns with a mix of paintings and textile work - including delicate embroidered pieces and her popular hand dyed silk scarves.
Last but not least we have a collection of figurative ceramics from Hilary Cowley Greer, exploring the form of the human body. A variety of pieces are available, including delicate ceramic jewellery.
Call in to see these and more local crafts and gifts!
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Come & see our new free art exhibitions here at the Oswestry Visitor & Exhibition Centre, open Mon to Sat 10am-4.30pm. https://www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk< br>

New book by local author on the Shropshire Soldiers in the Napoleonic War available here £10. https://www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk< br>

We have lovely new cards in of local scenes and wildlife by Ellesmere artist Angharad Veneklaas Slots, do pop in and have a look, £1.75 & £1.95. https://www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk< br>

Seeing as how today is the First Day of Spring, there's no better time to share our book signing on the 13th April with Vicky Turrell.
Local nature writer and Advertizer columnist Vicky joins us with copies of two of her delightful accounts of local rural areas through the changing seasons; Robin on my Tea Cup, and new release Ducklings on my Doorstep.
We are selling these in special bundles, so you get both titles for £5! Perfect gifts for Mothers or Grandmothers on Mother...s Day, or as seasonal reading over Easter!
https://www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk/ spring-time-natur…/
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