OSWESTRY Town Council has thanked students who took part in the Youth Market which was held in the town.

The Youth Market formed part of the ‘Love Your Local Market’ fortnight, which takes place in over 25 countries and students from Oswestry School and North Shropshire College participated in the event which was held in Bailey Head on Wednesday, May 17.

Border Counties Advertizer: Money was raised on the day for charity.Money was raised on the day for charity. (Image: Oswestry Town Council)

The organisers believe it is a great way for young people to gain some retailing experience and learn customer service skills and some used the opportunity to raise money for charity.

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Oswestry mayor, Councillor Olly Rose visited the market alongside the National Association British Markets Authority (NABMA) chief executive, David Preston to offer encouragement.

Border Counties Advertizer: Oswestry School pupils took part.Oswestry School pupils took part. (Image: Oswestry Town Council)

Cllr Rose said: "It was great to see young people learning new skills, having fun and raising money for local charities.

Border Counties Advertizer: Food from the Balkans was on sale.Food from the Balkans was on sale. (Image: Oswestry Town Council)

"Maybe we have some future market traders in the making."

The stalls offered a wide range of products including Balkan food, cakes, local honey, lavender bags, homemade soaps, hair products, unique comics by J Webber and bric-a-brac.

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The next event will be held on Friday, May 26.

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An Oswestry Town Council spokesperson said: "The next special event will be the ‘Grow Your Own’ gardening market on Friday, May 26, alongside the monthly Artisan Market. 

"There will be free advice on seed sowing, growing vegetables, making compost, planting hanging baskets, flower arranging, plants for sale and free seed planting for the children."