High street shoppers are being invited to spot something out of place in shop windows as part of a fundraising challenge.
The St John Ambulance Odd Object Trail is running in Oswestry until Sunday, August 30, with unusual items hidden in the windows of businesses along the high street.
Entry forms cost £2, and participants who correctly identify all the odd objects will be entered into a prize draw.
A spokesperson for St John Ambulance said: "As this is our very first year, success for us is all about seeing people out and about having fun, enjoying the high street, and discovering new local businesses.
"If the community gets behind it, we hope to make the Odd Object Trail an annual fixture in Oswestry with even more shops involved next year."
The event aims to raise around £200 for St John Ambulance and encourage people to explore businesses they may not have visited before.
Inspired by a similar scheme in Kingsbridge, Devon, Oswestry’s version has been designed as a family-friendly activity with a fundraising goal at its heart.
Entry forms can be collected from Booka Bookshop, The Oak Furniture Shop, and The Oswestry Framing Co.
The trail will conclude on Sunday, August 30, with a community event at Cae Glas Park, where St John Ambulance volunteers will offer free demonstrations of vital first aid skills.
Visitors will have the chance to learn CPR and how to help someone who is choking, among other life-saving techniques.
The event will also serve as a recruitment drive for the Oswestry St John Ambulance unit, which is currently looking for new adult volunteers and Cadets aged 11 to 17.
Volunteering with St John Ambulance offers opportunities to develop clinical skills, gain confidence, and support events in the community.
The Odd Object Trail is designed to be accessible to all ages, making it an ideal summer activity for families, individuals, and groups of friends alike.
By encouraging people to take part in the trail, organisers hope to raise awareness of the vital work St John Ambulance does locally, while also supporting the high street and bringing the community together.
Entry forms are available for £2 at participating shops, and each completed form will be entered into a prize draw.
The Odd Object Trail runs until Sunday, August 30, and ends with free life-saving demonstrations at Cae Glas Park.
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