MAJOR EVENTS

Major Event management and support

Several thousand attend Borderland Rotary events


Borderland Mountain Bike Challenge

A major event every May in the cycling calender, is run by Borderland Rotary.  The unique course covers 22 miles over the mountain foothills and is based on the hamlet of Rhiwlas, West of Oswestry.

 

11th-May-2024-Challenge

22 miles is the big challenge but there is also the 6 mile Family course. 

For entry details click here  (from 3 months before)

 


 

The main beneficiaries have been the Air Ambulances


 See the Report - 2023 Challenge

 


 

Oswestry Fireworks

On the Saturday close to Bonfire night, a great evening is enjoyed by the community, particularly families.  Thousands come to enjoy a fantastic display in safety.  Borderland Rotary work in partnership with others to bring this about.  The evening is taken up with reception, public safety and crowd control.



For more - click on the "Bonfire Fireworks" [ More>>] button




Oswestry Christmas Parade

A major event for the town, which brings in crowds from miles around.  The fun celebration at the start of the Christmas season is on the first Saturday in December.  The responsibility and massive organisation is by Borderland Rotary.

 

Don't miss it !

The first Saturday in December 

11.00 am to 12.30 pm

For more - click on the "Christmas Parade"[More>>] button

 

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High Fireworks in a super display

Oswestry Fireworks & Bonfire

more Oswestry Bonfire and Fireworks Display

Oswestry Christmas Parade  Marching Band

Christmas Parade

more Oswestry Christmas Parade Saturday 2nd December 2023