COMMUNITY groups in Oswestry have been picking up cheques from monies raised by the Christmas Tree of Light Appeal launched by a town Rotary club.

The Rotary Club of Oswestry has handed over payments to five local causes from the club's annual Christmas Tree of Light Appeal this week.

The recipients of the vital funds were Shropshire Youth Association), OsNosh, Lingen Davies Cancer Appeal, Marches Riding for the Disabled and Severn Hospice, who all received donations of £450 towards their work in the community.

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Tree of Light chairman Duncan Borrowman said he and his fellow Rotarians were proud to support the groups through the appeal because of the work that they do.

Border Counties Advertizer: Nicky Green, Severn Hospice with Duncan. Nicky Green, Severn Hospice with Duncan. (Image: Rotary Club of Oswestry.)

He said: “This diverse group of organisations provide much needed support to many people in the community.

“I am delighted that we were able to raise these essential funds in support of their work.

Border Counties Advertizer: Ben Wilson from OsNosh with Duncan. Ben Wilson from OsNosh with Duncan. (Image: Rotary Club of Oswestry.)

“I know they struggle with financial and volunteer support and any help people can give is always very much appreciated."

Border Counties Advertizer: Claire Purcell from SYA with Duncan. Claire Purcell from SYA with Duncan. (Image: Rotary Club of Oswestry.)

Each year The Rotary Club of Oswestry organises its Tree of Light campaign around Christmas time to raise funds for charities.

Duncan, who is also landlord of the Bailey head pub on the Bailey Head, added: “Christmas is a time to celebrate with loved ones, look back fondly over happy years and to remember those we have loved and lost.

Border Counties Advertizer: Karen Roberts from Lingen Davies with Duncan.Karen Roberts from Lingen Davies with Duncan. (Image: Rotary Club of Oswestry.)

“For many it can also be a time of sadness, when the loss of a loved one is most keenly felt, a time when we particularly remember those people whom we love but, sadly, see no longer.

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“But the Tree of Light is not only about remembering those we have lost.

“It is also about celebrating, a time to be glad and grateful for all of the gifts we have received and to remember how good life has been to us.

“A wedding anniversary, an engagement, a special birthday, a treasured friendship, the birth of a child – all of these things we can celebrate by making a dedication on the Tree of Light.”