GOOD causes selected by an Oswestry rotary club have this week been receiving cheques from monies raised by the town’s 2022 firework display.

Borderland Rotary Club volunteers have out and about in Oswestry and surrounding areas with the money was raised from the Bonfire and Fireworks display last autumn, which was finally held at the Venue at Park Hall.

The event, which was originally scheduled to be held at Brogyntyn Park close to Oswestry fire station, was cancelled because of safety concerns.

Jonathan Jones, who has run the event on behalf Borderland Rotary and Oswestry Town Council for most of this century, had to quickly find an alternative site.

Jonathan said, “It was all a bit of a scramble last year, but with the help of Matt Lee from Manic events, Borderland Rotary members, and Venue staff, we made it happen.

“I’m just so pleased that we can now help local good causes with much-needed donations.”

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Jonathan explained the process behind the selection of the good causes who would be the beneficiaries of the money for 2023.

And he vowed to ensure there would be a display for 2023 despite ongoing concerns over the suitability of Brogyntyn Park as a venue, with issues remaining around safety by the Shropshire Advisory Group.

He added: “We asked Rotary members to go out and present the cheques to the recipients during the spring and early summer.

“And this year? Well, we’re not sure what’s happening yet, but I’ll do my best to hold a display somewhere so keep Saturday, November 4 free – and just watch this space.”

Jonathan has been organising the firework displays on behalf of Borderland Rotary Club for around 20 years.

He added: “I have no intention of giving up on this great community endeavour any time soon.”