The 11th edition of the event took place on Sunday with community groups showing off what they do to VIP guests including disabled adventurer Darren Edwards and new town mayor Councillor Mike Isherwood. The Bartells, Oswestry’s most popular band, entertained guests leaving lead organiser James Manford delighted with how the day went. He said: “It was a delight to be in our beautiful park today again and seeing so many activities going on.
“Many thanks go to all our local sponsors – Oswestry Town Council, Oswestry BID, Oswestry Sports Forum, Bunning Gas, DRE Accountants Perspective Finance group and Oswestry Life who make this event possible. “Thank you to all the club volunteers who have given their time today so willingly, and to David Davies who was again in fine form as our MC for the day. “I would also like to thank David Osselton from Oswestry Photographic Society for undertaking his role as our official photographer, to Mal Molloy as videographer for creating a video of today’s activities, Cllr Isherwood, our Town Crier Phil Brown and to Sue Cameron, head park keeper and her team for making the park yet again look so good and a relaxing place to be.
“Last but not least, my thanks go to my colleagues Kelly Clarke and Clive Knight, who work tirelessly throughout the year to help me make this great community event happen again.” Darren was on hand throughout the day to inspire people with his international exploits and motivation to do so following his mo.
