Oswestry Community Action

Oswestry Community Action Oswestry Community Action is an Oswestry-based charity providing arts, community transport, volunteering & other community projects.

Accredited Safe Place Shropshire & LGBTQ+ Supporters 🏳️‍🌈 Qube is an Oswestry based charity serving the needs of the local community through:

Oswestry Community Action (OCA), otherwise known as Qube, is a charity which aims to positively impact health and wellbeing and improve the quality of life for people in Shropshire and the Borderlands. OCA began as Oswestry Helpmates in 1989 with an ethos o

f access to services for all. Our services have been developed over time in response to local need such as rural poverty and lack of opportunities. We offer a wide range of meaningful initiatives to serve the people of Oswestry and the surrounding areas, including community transport, volunteering opportunities, community well-being groups and a fully accessible creative space for arts and workshops. Ultimately, we want our visitors to come and see us, feel safe and understood, and have a team on hand to support their needs and any additional requirements.

Connect, make friends and feel part of your community with OCA!Looking for a friendly, relaxed group where everyone is w...
03/09/2026

Connect, make friends and feel part of your community with OCA!

Looking for a friendly, relaxed group where everyone is welcome? Our social group meets every Tuesday at 11:30am, offering a safe, inclusive space to have fun, meet new people and enjoy something different each week.

🎶 Enjoy uplifting choir visits
💃 Take part in fun dance and exercise sessions
🧠 Test your knowledge with quizzes and games
🎤 Hear from fascinating guest speakers on topics including scam awareness, health services, local history and inspiring stories from authors.

There’s always something new to enjoy — and plenty of opportunities to make new friends along the way!

Want to join us? Get in touch with our Wellbeing Team on 01691 656882 to find out more. Please note, numbers are limited and you can only attend with prior arrangement.

🌸 REMINDER: September MenoPeer is coming up! 🌸Gaining Back Power While Navigating the Medically Induced Menopause with G...
02/09/2026

🌸 REMINDER: September MenoPeer is coming up! 🌸

Gaining Back Power While Navigating the Medically Induced Menopause with Gemma Louise

📅 Thursday 17th September
⏰ 6.30–8.00pm
📍 Shrooma, Cross St, Oswestry SY11 2NG

Join us for our September MenoPeer session, where we’ll explore the power of creativity and self-expression with Shropshire artist and trainee art therapist Gemma Louise.

Through art-making, you’ll have the opportunity to:

🎨 Reflect and process your experiences
💭 Explore your feelings through creativity
💪 Reconnect with your own sense of power and empowerment
🤝 Meet and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive and welcoming space

☕ Drinks will be available to purchase from Shrooma.

No booking required, although it would be helpful to know if you’re planning to come along.

📧 To register your interest or find out more, email [email protected]

Come along, get creative and connect with others — you don’t have to navigate menopause alone.

Living With & Beyond Cancer – Monthly Peer Support SessionsWith funding from Lingen Davies Cancer Support Charity, we’re...
01/09/2026

Living With & Beyond Cancer – Monthly Peer Support Sessions

With funding from Lingen Davies Cancer Support Charity, we’re delighted to be hosting monthly sessions for people living with and beyond cancer.

These sessions are an opportunity to:

🤝 Connect with others who understand your experience
💬 Share experiences and access peer support
💜 Reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
🌱 Build friendships and supportive relationships
☕ Enjoy time together in a safe, welcoming and relaxed environment

You don’t have to navigate life after a cancer diagnosis alone. These sessions provide a space to meet others with shared experiences, talk, listen or simply enjoy a cuppa together.

Our next group takes place on Thursday 24th September at the new OCA HQ (Market Gate, Salop Road) from 3.00pm until 4.30pm. Refreshments provided.

To book your place call 01691 656882 or email [email protected]

Come along, connect with others and know that you’re not alone.

Do you or someone you know want to boost their digital skills and confidence?Whether you’re looking to learn the basics,...
31/08/2026

Do you or someone you know want to boost their digital skills and confidence?

Whether you’re looking to learn the basics, improve your digital skills, or feel more confident using technology in everyday life, our Digital Skills Programme can help! 🙌

📱 Learn practical digital skills
💡 Build confidence using technology
🌐 Get more comfortable online
🚀 Develop skills for everyday life, learning and work
🤝 Friendly support in a welcoming environment

No matter your starting point, we’re here to help you take the next step.

Want to find out more? Call 01691 656882 and speak to Bee, who will be happy to help.

Know someone who could benefit? Please share this post with them!

Whilst we’ve been enjoying the sunshine, the rain has found its way back to us. Whilst it's still mild, it’s a great tim...
29/08/2026

Whilst we’ve been enjoying the sunshine, the rain has found its way back to us. Whilst it's still mild, it’s a great time to start thinking ahead to the winter.

Some forecasts are suggesting we could be in for a colder winter, so why not use this time to learn how you can save money on your energy bills and make your home more energy efficient?

Through the OCA Energy Saving Project, our trained Energy Champions can provide free advice and support to help you:

💷 Find ways to reduce your energy bills
🏠 Learn about energy efficiency and possible home improvements
☀️ Explore solar panels and other renewable energy options
🔥 Find out about support and schemes that could help improve your home
💡 Get practical tips for using energy more efficiently

Whether you’re a homeowner, tenant, part of a rural community, or simply want to make your household energy costs more manageable, we’re here to help.

We’re also looking for new Energy Champions!

Interested in finding out more? Get in touch and discover how you can save energy, save money and help others in your community this winter. Contact 01691 656882 or email [email protected] and ask for Adam.

NEW INFANT FEEDING PEER SUPPORT GROUP – LUDLOWWe’re excited to announce the launch of our new Infant Feeding Peer Suppor...
28/08/2026

NEW INFANT FEEDING PEER SUPPORT GROUP – LUDLOW

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Infant Feeding Peer Support Afternoon Group in Ludlow, starting this September!

Whether you’re breastfeeding, combination feeding, expressing, or bottle feeding, our friendly peer support group is a welcoming space to meet other parents, share experiences, ask questions and access friendly support.

📅 First session: Tuesday 15th September
📍 Helena Lane, Ludlow
⏰ 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Come along, meet other parents and enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment.

Please share this post with any parents or families who may benefit from the group.

🏡 We may not be public-facing, but we’re still here if you need us! 💜We may have relocated, but it’s business as usual a...
22/08/2026

🏡 We may not be public-facing, but we’re still here if you need us! 💜

We may have relocated, but it’s business as usual at OCA! While our team has moved and we’re no longer based in a public-facing building, all of our services are continuing as normal.

✅ Social Groups
✅ Community Transport
✅ Art Workshops
✅ Wellbeing Services

Our friendly team is still here and ready to support you. If you need us, simply get in touch:

📞 01691 656882
📧 [email protected]

And keep an eye on our social media for updates about exciting new OCA pop-ups and activities in locations around Oswestry! 📍✨

Thank you for your continued support. We might be in a new location, but we’re still very much here for our community. 💜

🌸 September MenoPeer – Gaining back power while navigating the medically induced menopause with Gemma Louise 🎨Join us fo...
21/08/2026

🌸 September MenoPeer – Gaining back power while navigating the medically induced menopause with Gemma Louise 🎨

Join us for our September MenoPeer session on Thursday 17th September, 6.30–8.00pm at Shrooma, Cross St, Oswestry SY11 2NG.

This session will explore the power of creativity and self-expression with Shropshire artist and trainee art therapist Gemma Louise. Through art-making, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect, process experiences and explore ways to reconnect with your own sense of power and empowerment - all in a relaxed, supportive and welcoming environment.

Drinks will be available to purchase from Shrooma.

No booking required, although it would be helpful to know if you’re planning to come along. To register your interest or find out more, email [email protected]

Come along, get creative and connect with others - you don’t have to navigate menopause alone.

Every donation makes a difference. Every pound helps change lives.When you support Oswestry Community Action, you're hel...
18/08/2026

Every donation makes a difference. Every pound helps change lives.

When you support Oswestry Community Action, you're helping us provide vital services that improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and strengthen our local community.

Here's what your donation could achieve:

🚌 £30 funds an annual membership, giving someone access to our Dial-a-Ride and community transport services.

🎨 £66 enables a young person to attend six arts and crafts sessions, building confidence, creativity and friendships.

☕ £150 helps us run a community social group with support from our Wellbeing Team and volunteers, including refreshments and a guest speaker.

💻 £240 provides 8 hours of one-to-one digital skills support, helping someone gain confidence and independence in today's digital world.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us continue supporting people across our community.

❤️ Together, we can make a lasting difference.

If you'd like to support our work, please consider making a donation today. Thank you for helping us create a stronger, healthier and more connected community.

✨ Move. Strengthen. Unwind. 🌿Take some time for yourself and join OCA's Mindful Movement Course – a welcoming nine-week ...
17/08/2026

✨ Move. Strengthen. Unwind. 🌿

Take some time for yourself and join OCA's Mindful Movement Course – a welcoming nine-week programme designed to support your body and mind.

Led by Jo Hazell Watkins of The Soma Space and Lesley Wills, a mindfulness coach, each weekly session combines gentle movement, body strengthening and mindfulness techniques to help you:

- Improve your physical wellbeing
- Build strength and mobility
- Slow down, relax and recharge
- Connect with others in a friendly, supportive environment

After each session, stay for refreshments and a chat – the perfect way to unwind and meet new people.

Open to all ages and abilities.

💷 £5 per session
🎉 Free taster sessions available
Our September block will be opening very soon. Block booking discounts available.

To book your place or find out more, contact our Wellbeing Team on 01691 656882.

Discover how mindful movement can help you feel stronger, more balanced and more connected – we'd love to welcome you!

Address

Market Gate, Salop Road
Oswestry
SY112NR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

01691 656882

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