Oswestry
Oswestry is an ancient community that was first settled in the Bronze Age, and you can learn more about the events that have taken place in its 5,000-year history at the local Heritage Centre. Offa’s Dyke runs close by, and this ancient track marked the border between Anglo Saxon Mercia and Wales in the 8th century, and nowadays is one of only 12 national trails.
2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
