A TASTE of the summer is coming back to Oswestry this year with a Festival Square beach set for a return, among other events.

The confirmation of the beach for the late May Bank Holiday was confirmed by Oswestry Business Improvement District, while in April, the town will play host to a street circus.

A spokesman for BID said the group was delighted to be welcoming back the events for 2023 and hopes the Oswestry public supports it.

They said: “Following on from the success and positive feedback from the general public and local businesses, Oswestry BID is excited to announce the welcome return of some great free family-friendly events in 2023.

“From May 27-29, Oswestry Beach returns to Festival Square.

“A hugely popular sandy spectacle with deckchairs and sounds of the seaside, the event was a great hit with families.

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“On Saturday, April 8, the amazing Street Circus makes a comedy comeback, bringing together a troupe of brilliant and madcap performers for the enjoyment and fun of all on the Bailey Head and across the town centre’s streets.

“The BID is also pleased to be a major sponsor of Oswestry’s Community Games taking place on Sunday, June 11 in Cae Glas Park.

“It's a major showcase of the town’s sporting clubs, featuring a host of demonstrations and activities to try out, such as archery, dance, football, paddlesports, rugby, tennis, and more.”

Oswestry Balloon Carnival will once again bring its amazing array of hot air balloons and shapes, stalls and activities, to the park to raise vital funds for Nightingale House Hospice on the weekend of August 19-20.

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The spokesman added: “The BID is pleased to be a joint sponsor of this iconic Oswestry event with Oswestry Town Council.”

Oswestry BID Manager, Adele Nightingale, believes Oswestry’s events calendar is outstanding.

She said: “When you look at the quality and variety of events taking place right in the heart of the town, we should all be proud of what Oswestry has to offer residents and visitors alike, especially family-friendly events that children can participate in and enjoy.”

“And right now, we have the fabulous Love Oswestry Festival taking place with a host of cultural activities and celebrations culminating in the Twilight Lantern Parade through the streets on Saturday, February 25, not to mention The ‘Ossie the Sheep’ Trail around town centre businesses.”

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