Oswestry's Christmas Parade turns to digital donations

The joyful annual event, set to take place on Saturday, December 2, has been a local fixture for more than 20 years, and it combines fun with community spirit.

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Apart from spreading festive cheer, it also aids local charitable causes struggling for funds.

Jonathan Jones from Borderland Rotary, the event's organiser, highlighted the crucial role of donations.

He said: “It’s great to see the fun, smiles and community spirit that the parade brings and the good folks of Oswestry have always been very generous but these days, people don’t carry cash.

"We’ve introduced a QR code which will be in shop windows on the route of the parade so that those that wish to help these good causes can pay via the QR code.

Jordan Biggs, a regular at the Boar’s Head was the first to donate via the QR code (Image: CBS)

“Let’s just hope the weather is kind.”

The QR code is expected to facilitate seamless digital payments, perfect for the cashless society we've become.

As everyone awaits the parade, hopes are high for good weather to complement the day's festivities.