Tree of Light Switch On!

The Oswestry Rotary Club Tree of Light Appeal once again seeks to raise much needed funds for local groups and charities this Christmastime.

At 5:00pm on Friday 18th November everyone is invited to join in the Switch On of the Christmas lights on Festival Square by Oswestry Town Mayor Cllr Jay Moore to celebrate its launch.

With the ongoing effects of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis, all charitable groups face challenges making ends meet but for the smaller ones a Tree of Light donation can form a significant part of their annual income.

This year's headline group is Oswestry's own OsNosh, supporting and growing the community through food while funds will also be raised for Severn Hospice, Lingen Davies, the Marches Riding for the Disabled and Ukrainian Refugees.

Square One Cafe Bar will be open for hot drinks as we wait for the Mayor while Santa and his elf helper, bearing some small gifts for the children, will also be mingling with the crowds to have their photo taken with the onlookers!

But how can you make a donation?

Firstly, you can make a donation of £5 by texting TREEOFLIGHT to 70085.  Each text costs only £5 plus one standard rate message and donors are able to add 25% Gift Aid to their donation during the process.

Traditional giving by cheque is also possible by completing the sponsor form printed here where a dedication to remember a significant event can be made and the returning it to the address shown.

Club members will be present on the night to collect any cash or card donations that may be offered

A Book of Remembrance will be kept for all dedications which will be displayed in Oswestry Library.

The appeal closes on Twelfth Night.