OSWESTRIANS who braved the rain to give their support to the town’s food and drink festival have been thanked by its mayor.

Councillor Mike Isherwood, joined by his family, officially cut the ribbon to officially open the festival across Bailey Street and Cross Street plus the Bailey Head.

He said he felt that the turnout for the festival was one the town can be proud of, given the poor weather with heavy rains, and said he thoroughly enjoyed his first as mayor.

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“It was fantastic really,” he said.

Visitors to the Oswestry Food and Drink Festival stay indoors. Visitors to the Oswestry Food and Drink Festival stay indoors. (Image: Graham Mitchell.)

“It’s the first time I’ve attended it properly because we’re always usually there to be working.

Two 'Street Rangers' on duty at the food and drink festival. Two 'Street Rangers' on duty at the food and drink festival. (Image: Graham Mitchell.)

“It’s the first one that I’ve been able to walk around and speak to the traders.

“The weather wasn’t perfect but the traders showed off what they do and what they dell and it was fantastic to chat to them.

Shoppers at the food and drink festival. Shoppers at the food and drink festival. (Image: Graham Mitchell.)

“It was a reasonable turnout given the weather and the financial pressures people are facing.

Henstone Gin staff at the Oswestry Food and Drink Festival. Henstone Gin staff at the Oswestry Food and Drink Festival. (Image: Graham Mitchell.)

“The atmosphere was really good – people really enjoyed it and the feedback I got from the traders was that they did well.

Tom Tree Farm staff at the Oswestry Food and Drink Festival. Tom Tree Farm staff at the Oswestry Food and Drink Festival. (Image: Graham Mitchell.)

“Buit I do appreciate that I can’t speak for everyone there.

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“As mayor, I just want to thank everyone who came to support the festival over the weekend.

“I felt it was a really successful day and it was a fantastic event but as we take it on more, we aim to listen and learn and make 2025 an even better event.

“We welcome any feedback.”