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Oakengates
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Unofficial account celebrating Oakengates in Telford. Not affiliated with Oakengates Town Council. Celebrating the beauty and community of our lovely little slice of Shropshire.
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The Shropshire festive directory is now live, for all your Christmas fairs (usually spelled fayre for some reason) and light switch on activities.
Shropshire Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
The most comprehensive guide to Shropshire Christmas lights switch on 2025 on the web. Regularly updated.
shropshiregoat.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
There's a new workshop at Shelley's Creations in the Mall in #Oakengates starting on Sunday. Kerry is running a four week workshop making gorgeous journals. Details in image.
November 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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I am now selling cross stitch kits! Available for £6 at Shelley's Creations in The Mall, Oakengates. Gonna get the digital pattern onto my kofi page soon too.
November 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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We’re thrilled to announce that RAF Museum Midlands (Cosford) has been ranked among the top museums in the UK by Which?, in their recent list of the best museums and galleries.

To read the article, please visit: bit.ly/3L2wNVz

Then why not drop in for a visit? Admission is FREE.

#TopMuseum
October 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Town sign to return after theatre refurbishment

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Oakengates sign to return after theatre refurbishment
The sign has welcomed people to Oakengates since 2018.
www.bbc.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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Young people across Telford and Wrekin are set for a high-energy October half-term, with Telford & Wrekin Council rolling out a packed programme of free and low-cost activities aimed at boosting health, confidence, and community involvement.
Telford & Wrekin Council unveils free half-term activities programme
Young people across Telford and Wrekin are set for a high-energy October half-term, with Telford & Wrekin Council rolling out a packed programme of free and low-cost activities.
www.shropshirelive.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Another lovely craft group at Shelley's Creations in #Oakengates Mall. Look at these amazing fabrics!
October 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I'm at craft group at Shelley's Creations in #Oakengates Mall today, where Shelley has been helping me shorten a pair of trousers. Look at this epic Halloween hot chocolate she's made! And these adorable pumpkins! Check Shelley's out if you're crafty. Clubs, classes and supplies.
October 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Reminder: Lloyds Bank Foundation is currently coordinating a project "Unlocking Potential in Telford & Wrekin" and they are running a survey to get the views of people working or seeking work in #Telford & #Wrekin on what constitutes Good and Fair Employment, closing date this Friday 10 Oct:.
October 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Shropshire Cat Rescue is a great charity, they look after so many cats, and the volunteers are incredible. Please support this appeal if you can!
October 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The new shop looks great! Much more light, and more space too! Congratulations to Celebrations!
Card shop moves as part of Oakengates transformation

The move from its former unit comes ahead of planned demolition works that will clear the site for a brand new theatre.
Card shop moves as part of Oakengates transformation
The move from its former unit comes ahead of planned demolition works that will clear the site for a brand new theatre.
www.telford-live.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Telford & Wrekin Council has announced a vibrant programme of events throughout October to mark Black History Month, joining communities across the nation in celebrating the rich culture, heritage, and achievements of Black communities.
Telford & Wrekin shines a light on Black History Month with borough-wide events
Telford & Wrekin Council has announced a vibrant programme of events throughout October to mark Black History Month.
www.shropshirelive.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The weather wasn't quite as delightful this morning as yesterday, but the company and cake were! A second #Macmillan coffee morning, this time at the United Church, was very well attended. I sampled the Eccles cakes, which were delightful! #Oakengates
September 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Do you run an account focused on #Shropshire or #Telford? Do you own a business based in #Oakengates? I want to follow you! Please let me know!
September 27, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Another event which might be of interest at Oakengates United Church, next Thursday evening, 2 Oct at 7pm.

The Walker family were involved in founding what would become the Walker Technical College in Hartsbridge Road, #Oakengates, forerunner of TCAT / Telford College.
September 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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For those who missed it, the #Oakengates United Church, a short walk from The Wakes, up Limes Walk and next door to Teldoc, will be holding their own coffee morning to raise funds for #Macmillan, this Saturday, 27 September, from 10am-12pm.
September 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Been doing a little digging into Oakengates history. It's a thriving town now, but in a 1963 paper, Oakengates was described as a "dilapidated centre... struggling to survive". (Ginsbury, L. B. 1963. Within the Bridges—Urban Renewal in Shrewsbury, Official Architecture and Planning, Vol. 26)
September 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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The second annual Buildwas Apple Day is to be held at Abbey Manor this Sunday, 28th September from 10:30am to 4:00pm. The 2025 Buildwas Apple Day event follows a successful event in 2024, which saw more than 200…

https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/buildwas-apple-day-to-be-held-at-abbey-manor/
September 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Lovely morning in #Oakengates. The Wakes hosted a Macmillan coffee morning with quite the array of delicious cakes. Hope they raised lots of money for a very worthy cause!
September 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM