There were cheers all round as Rotary Club of Oswestry celebrated its 89th birthday.

The club was founded in August 1929, 14 years after Rotary International began in America

In the UK around this time, George V was on the throne, the Prime Minister was Ramsey McDonald, John Logie-Baird made the first experimental TV transmissions for the BBC and the London Stock Exchange fell sharply following the Wall Street Crash in America.

For nearly 90 years, Oswestry Rotary Club has been a non-political and non-sectarian organisation in the town, open to all people regardless of race, gender, religion or political preference. By giving members time and skills a motto of 'service above self' has been formed to help the people of Oswestry and the surrounding areas.

While there are two other younger Rotary clubs in the town, the oldest cub celebrated its 89th birthday at its Charter Night held at The Wynnstay Hotel.

The club was joined by special guests Mayor of Oswestry, Vince Hunt and his daughter, Mayoress, Amber Hunt.

The evening celebrated some of the clubs most significant events including LifeLine - the annual event for 500 Year 6 students to help them with the process of moving to secondary school, youth competitions including Youth Speaks - a competition for public speaking, and The Tree of Light Appeal which has raised around £6,000 for local charities every year.

Rotary District 1180 Governor, Beryl Cotton was also there to celebrate and was delighted to present a Paul Harris Fellowship Award to member Mike Griffiths in recognition of his service to the club and community services.

Beryl said: "A PHF is a tremendous honour for Mike to receive but we also saw the award of a Sapphire Paul Harris Award to Denzil Ellis, his second award, which recognises not only 35 years' Rotary service, but in particular his dedication behind the scenes work on the Tree of Light Appeal. Totally unexpected and well deserved both!"

The evening was hosted by club president, David Davies who invited BBC radio presenter, James Bond to be a guest speaker.

David said: "I was delighted that James could be with us. He is always a keen supporter of events and groups in Oswestry.

"It was great to have James and all our guests with us this evening."