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Time to celebrate at Soma Space 

The Soma Space, a centre set up in the Memorial Hall in late 2023 by personal trainer Jo Hazell-Watkins and psychotherapist Kevin Braddock to promote both mental health and physical fitness, celebrated its first birthday with a mock corporate annual report which was entertaining, funny, but also very informative. Spoof Powerpoint presentations highlighted the struggles that any new organisation faces along with many of the achievements and positive outcomes that show how worthwhile the project is.

Kevin Braddock, one of the Soma Space co-founders said, “It’s never easy to start anything new but we have had some great support, firstly from crowdfunding, local and national press and later from British Weight Lifting, Oswestry Borderland Rotary and many other sources. We’re now self-supporting but are still looking for funding for referrals. The demand for our services is high and all the feedback tells us we are making a positive difference to people's lives. We welcome funding from bodies and individuals wishing to support mental health through the power of exercise and community”.

Be assured that the passion, humility and humanity of co-founders Kevin and Jo will see it through many birthdays as The Soma Space's combination of mental and physical health develops into a recognised therapy technique. 

For more information, go to https://www.thesoma.space

Borderland Rotary at Traditional Products

There was much to see and learn when Borderland Rotary visited the efficient factory working so close to the centre of Oswestry.  It is their 40th anniversary year for Traditional Products Ltd and they continue to improve the work in their current premises in Whittington Road.

Their quality British products, mainly in wood, are listed on their website - www.traditional-products.co.uk

What was very apparent was the ethos of three generations in the family run business.  Much has developed since it was first founded by John Watson and his partner.  He and some of his family were later able to come and enjoy the Borderland Social evening at the Sweeney Hotel.