Dementia UK is offering free, confidential clinic appointments with a specialist dementia nurse, known as an Admiral Nurse – coming to your local branch soon at Nationwide Oswestry branch from Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rd July 2026.

You don’t need to be a Nationwide customer. Everyone is welcome.

This venture is a partnership between Nationwide and Dementia UK, offering free 45-minute appointments with a dementia specialist nurse in their branches across the UK and Wales. All appointments are confidential and will take place in a private space within the branch.

The dementia specialist nurses (Admiral Nurses), can offer advice to anyone worried about their memory and advice to families and carers about dementia symptoms and progression. Guidance on how to support someone living with the condition and manage changes in behaviour. Advice on navigating the social care system and legal issues or simply provide emotional support to family carers 

To book your appointment, please visit dementiauk.org/nationwide, or speak to a Nationwide colleague in your branch.

If you are unable to book online send a text message with the word: APPOINTMENT to 0747 872 4000, and we will call you to help make a booking.

If you have any questions about the clinics, please contact nationwide@dementiauk.org. For immediate support, contact Dementia UK’s Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or book a phone or video appointment at dementiauk.org/book

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Admiral Nurse dementia advice clinic at Nationwide Building Society, Oswestry

An Age UK shop accepting donations of unwanted goods to raise money to help vulnerable older people. Items that can be re-sold or recycled include:

	clothes

	CDs

	bric a brac

	recyclable mobile phones

	foreign currency

	toner cartridges

	printer cartridges

Age UK shops offer opportunities for volunteers to work within a charity retail shop, serving customers, sorting stock and making window displays For more information, please follow the link to visit their website, or contact using the details provided.

Registered charity number: 1128267.

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Age UK Shop (Oswestry)

Albert Road Evangelical Church are a mixed community of young and old, single people and families, British and internationals.

Their missions are "holding onto Jesus and holding out His love" to their neighbourhood and town.  Whether you have a church background or not, they look forward to welcoming you to one of their weekday activities, special events or on a Sunday.

On Sunday they meet for worship and Bible teaching at 10.30am, with the children being able to explore faith in their own group during the service.

Other activities include:

	Coffee mornings  -  each Friday at 10.30am,

	"FYG" youth club  -  Fridays at 7.30pm (term-time only),

	an annual summer holiday club for 5-11s, as well as other children's events through the year,

	"Little Gems" baby and toddler group  -  Thursdays at 9.30am (term-time only).

For more information, please follow the link to visit their website, or contact using the details provided.

 

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Albert Road Evangelical Church (Oswestry)

Musical Workshops for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and their families.

Predominantly for 3-7 year olds, led by Shropshire Music Service professionals, supported by Ignition.

Participants and their families will be able to listen to live music, help create music by singing/playing instruments and interact with music physically in whatever way they chose.

Sessions will be informal and will adapt to the needs of the children involved. This All In Activity is commissioned by The Actio Consortium on behalf of Shropshire Council. admin@shropshiremusicservice.org.uk 

Actio Website https://actioconsortium.wixsite.com/website

All In Programme https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/the-send-local-offer/social-care/short-breaks/all-in-programme/

SEND Local Offer https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/the-send-local-offer/ 

Availability information Saturdays 1pm-2.30pm.

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All In Short Breaks - Shropshire Music Service Musical Workshops (Oswestry)

Oswestry Army Cadets welcome boys and girls from age 12 years (but must be in Year 8 at school), otherwise it is age 13 years to 18 years.

Participants learn fieldcraft, drill and turnout, rifle drill, cane drill, military knowledge, map and compass and command tasks (skill at arms).  Other activities include abseiling, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain cycling, football, swimming, rafting, first aid, athletics, adventure training and sailing.

The Cadets meet at the Cadet Centre on Monday evenings, from 7pm to 9pm.  Uniforms are provided free of charge, and all activities are fun, challenging and free.

There are 22 Detachments, 1 Band and 3 B-Tec in public services, plus Duke of Edinburgh Awards to Gold level.

For more information, please follow the link to visit the ACF website, or contact using the details provided.

Please note:  Adult volunteer leaders are also needed.

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Army Cadets (Oswestry)

Avalon Day Opportunities is a day service for adults with learning disabilities based in Oswestry, Shropshire. They offer a wide range of activities on site and in the community and promotes independence for everyone they support. Onsite activities include gardening, crafts, sensory room, bingo, karaoke, photography, shop and cook group, plus offsite voluntary work at Os Nosh food bank and Babbinswood Farm. Please contact the provider for associated costs. Availability information Monday - Friday. 8.30am - 4pm.

#SENDThingsToDo

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Avalon Day Centre

Shropshire Libraries offer bilingual Story and Rhyme Time sessions, for babies and pre-school children.

Free 30-minute sessions take place at Oswestry Library each Tuesday morning, from 10am to 10.30am, providing an opportunity for children, their parents and carers to enjoy stories and rhymes in English and Welsh.  All are most welcome, and booking is not required.

For more information, please follow the link to visit the Shropshire Libraries' website, or contact the Library using the details provided.

#FreeFamily #RhymeTime

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Bilingual Story and Rhyme Time (Oswestry Library)

Shropshire Libraries host free blood pressure checks, available for all members of the community, in partnership with Shropshire Council, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Integrated Care System.

Sessions are held at Oswestry Library on the second Wednesday morning of each month, between 10am and 12noon.

For more information, please follow the link to visit the Shropshire Libraries' website, or contact the Library using the details provided.

 

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Blood Pressure Checks (Oswestry Library)

Shropshire Libraries offer a free Board Game Cafe for adults and children of all ages, which are a great way to have fun and make new friends.

Sessions take place at Oswestry Library, on the third Saturday of each month, from 10am and 1pm.

Feel free to take along your own family favourite game to play, or borrow one from a selection at the library on the day.  Help will be on hand if you have never played before or want to try a new game.

For more information, please follow the link to visit the Shropshire Libraries' website, or contact the Library using the details provided.

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Board Game Club (Oswestry Library)

Shropshire Libraries offer a free Board Game Club for children aged 8 and over.

Sessions take place at Gobowen Library, on the first Saturday of each month, from 10am and 1pm.

Feel free to take along your own family favourite game to play, or borrow one from a selection at the library on the day.  Help will be on hand if you have never played before or want to try a new game.

For more information, please follow the link to visit the Shropshire Libraries' website, or contact using the details provided.

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Board Games Club (Gobowen Library)

Bring the whole family along for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition!

Last Saturday of the month in the library hub.

A free, all‑ages event filled with classic games, new favourites, and activities everyone can enjoy.

No booking required – just come along and join in!

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Board games for families at Oswestry Library

Books Aloud is a daytime group with a difference that is suitable for all adults to relax and listen to stories and poems.

These free sessions take place at Oswestry Library, on the first Wednesday of each month, from 2pm to 3pm, and there is no need to book.  Drop in, pull up a chair, and listen to great stories and poems for adults, read aloud by library staff and volunteers.

For more information, please follow the link to visit the Shropshire Libraries' website, contact the Library using the details provided, or just pop along to the Library.

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Books Aloud (Oswestry Library)

Get disco fever at this summer event - Bop and Pop Week!

You'll have lots of fun on the farm with party games and music to celebrate a fantastic summer of entertainment. There will be a junior disco with games and a silent disco!

As well as the Bop &amp; Pop event, visitors can enjoy all the usual activities at Park Hall. Maisy’s Maize Maze will be open too!

Inside there's the role-play village, play barn and brickworks, and under 4's sensory play area.

Outdoors, families can meet the animals, see the rabbits in Burrowland, the goats in their playground, take barrel train rides, and enjoy the Crazy Farm Adventure Course and the Woodland Adventure Play Area with a zip wire. 

Summer Pass - Park Hall's new Summer Pass gives you access to the whole farm every day of the Summer Holidays - that's nearly 50 family days out for just £24 per person! You can keep coming back as many times as you like until 31st August.

Book Tickets https://www.parkhallfarm.co.uk/events/bop-and-pop-week

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/parkhallfarmoswestry

#SummerList

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Bop & Pop Week at Park Hall Farm

Oswestry Border Embroidery Group are a self-help group, working on pieces of their own choice, and sharing knowledge and experience.

The Group meets at Oswestry Library on alternate Tuesdays, from 10am to 12noon, (except during August), and all ages and abilities are most welcome.

For more information, please follow the link to the Shropshire Libraries' website, or contact using the details provided.

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Border Embroidery Group (Oswestry)

Assistance to persons with Cerebral Palsy by making grants to individuals or organisations.If you have Cerebral Palsy (CP) and live in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin we can help with grants for;White goodsHolidaysTherapiesShoesWheelchairsTherapeutic equipmentHippotherapy (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Shropshire Cerebral Palsy Society

To give disabled people (wheelchair users, visually impaired etc.) chance to get out and enjoy the countryside. To offer multi-media dance, recreation and wildlife projects. (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Woods Hills & Tracks

Registered charity in England and Wales serving people with disabilities.

Derwen Riding for the Disabled Association

Montgomery Area Riding for the Disabled Association (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Montgomery Area Riding for the Disabled Association

To relieve the suffering of blind, partially sighted dogs and other animals in Europe and the UK. To rescue and rehome said animals. To offer advice and support, and educate owners, potential owners and the public about said animals. (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Blind Dog Rescue UK

- to provide education, training and work experience to people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities - to obtain or provide employment for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities - to provide accommodation for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, with or… (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Derwen College

We provide independent advocacy to any adult with any disability including multiple disabilities and complex needs. We help any age from 18 upwards including older people, any ethnicity, any gender, any sexual orientation. We work in Shropshire including Telford & Wrekin, offering: Short, Medium… (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Shropshire Peer Counselling and Advocacy Service

We support 6 adults with learning and/or physical disabilities to ride by providing accredited instruction and trained volunteers to support them. Our clients thoroughly enjoy this activity which improves their physical fitness by increasing their core strength and balance as well as the happiness… (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Services & Non-Profits in Oswestry