Ray Hudder and Dan Pilling were in the forge with our new blacksmith Mark.They had a taster session to learn the basics of blacksmithing. They are father and son and had a really good time reshaping the hot metal.They managed to create a poker and rather interesting piece of art. To book your blacksmithing experience visit our website herehttp://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/blacksmithing or call 01691 610952 to book your space. Prices start at just £35 for 2...

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Our head falconer Andy Cook did a talk at Wynnstay Hotel and SPA last week for the wonderful BPW group. He took along little 'Mike' the Owl to tell the ladies all about his career as a Falconer and why he loves working with the birds. Andy took along his daughter, Sarah, who is training alongside her dad here at the centre. He is teaching her everything he knows.

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This Saturday see's Voices of the Valley - The Fron Male Voice Choircollaborate once again with Porthywaen Silver Band for the annual St David's day concert! The concert will be held at Holy Trinity church in Oswestry Saturday 27th Feb at 7.30pm. We are big supporters of the choir and hope you won't miss this incredible concert. Tickets are £11 and can be purchased prior to the concert by following this link,http://www.wegottickets.com/event/349830

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We met with the organizers of Burwarton Agricultural show this week to discuss how we can support them. Burwarton promises to be a spectacular show this year by featuring exciting main ring entertainment in the form of 'chariots of fire!' We hope to help them by sending over the British Ironwork tables and chairs and a variety of sculptures, to add drama to the showground. Show organizers visiting were Dave Mulliner Chief steward of trade stands, Glenys Allen -...

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We have been working together with the Coffee Shop @ Heritage Centre run by Carol Roberts in producing a new menu and advertising for her. It has been fantastic working so closely with one of Oswestry's main tourist attractions and we thank Carol for her support and this lovely letter of thanks.

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Easter Egg-splorers at the British Ironwork Centre!25th March - 10th April11pm - 3pm Can you find all the coloured eggs? If you find the golden egg you win a special prize!£3 per childBooking is advised, please call 01691 610952 to book your place.Limited availability, early booking advised.(We are closed Sunday 27th March) Show less  

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We had Mulberry Alpacas here this week.Grampion and Alex the Alpacas were here for a photo shoot and to meet all the visitors here for the Treasure hunt on Thursday.They were promoting the British Alpaca show organised by The British Alpaca Society which this year is being held in Telford. It is being held at the Telford International Centre on the 5th and 6th of March. It was an absolute pleasure having Harry Edwards and his team here as the...

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We have just received these incredibly useful Shrewsbury Visitor guides from Shropshire Tourism.Thank you so much for including us in this edition, we are thrilled to be alongside some of Shropshire's best tourist attractions!

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We have had so much fun with our treasure hunt! Your budding pirates have been so good in finding the Ironworks Treasure. Please see this short video to see our treasure hunters in action.      

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Ivan Watkiss of Coopers Gourmet Sausage Rolls was here this week to discuss their range of artisan sausage rolls and scotch eggs on display here. Coopers make a fantastic range of sausage rolls, if you haven't tried them before, you must. With mouth watering ingredients being used in a variety of flavours, such as black pudding, blue cheese and chilli there is something for everyone. Here is Ivan meeting with our cafe manager Wayne, who is delighted to be serving ...

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