ORGANISERS of an event designed to celebrate the best of Oswestry’s cultural diversity is calling for more groups to get involved.

Oswestry CultureFest will be taking place in Cross Street and the town centre on Saturday, September 9 and coincides with the annual Heritage Open Days events in the town.

A spokesman for the organisers says they are hoping to see more groups from across different faith beliefs, alternative lifestyles and more, will get involved on the day.

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They said: “Oswestry CultureFest celebrates the wide cultural diversity in Oswestry and the surrounding area.

“Not only ‘mainstream’ culture but diversity which is less often celebrated such as alternative lifestyles, disability, sexual orientation, faiths and beliefs, ethnicity and age.

“The day is about highlighting some of the local minority cultures, enhancing their day-to-day visibility and inclusion – celebrating differences as a positive contribution to Oswestry’s vibrant community.

“The event will include arts and crafts activities, performances and stalls.

“The whole event is free to the public.”

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Arts Connection is looking for local organisations and groups to run information stalls and activities to present themselves to the public, with a focus on their equality, diversity, inclusivity, anti-discrimination, human rights and anti-hate crime work.

Stalls are free but a donation to Arts Connection would be much appreciated and would help in organising the event again.

To find out more please contact kerala@artsconnection.org.uk or call 01691 648 929.