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

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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.

19/06/2026

🚧 Important Notice 🚧

Although our shutters are currently open, the building is only accessible to staff at this time while essential maintenance works are being carried out.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. In the meantime, if you need to speak to a member of our team, please be sure to call us on 01691 656882 or email [email protected]

18/06/2026

🎉 A huge congratulations to our newest Infant Feeding Volunteers! 🎉

Recently our latest group completed their course sessions and are almost at the finish line. There are just a few final bits and bobs for some of them to complete before they receive their badges from the BreastFeeding Network.

We're so proud of the commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication they've shown throughout the training. We can't wait to welcome them into the team and see the difference they'll make supporting local families on their infant feeding journeys.

17/06/2026

🌟 Become a Cancer Champion in Shropshire 🌟

Could you help make a difference in your community?

Cancer Champions are volunteers who help raise awareness of cancer prevention, screening, and the importance of early diagnosis. By sharing trusted information with friends, family, colleagues, and local groups, you can help people make informed choices about their health.

No medical background is needed—just a passion for supporting your community and helping others access life-saving information.

💜 Funded training provided
💜 Make a real difference to local people's lives
💜 Join a network of like-minded volunteers across Shropshire

Every conversation counts. Together, we can help improve cancer awareness and encourage more people to take up screening opportunities and seek help when they need it.

Interested in becoming a Cancer Champion? Get in touch with Rebecca to find out more, email [email protected]

16/06/2026

📌 Friendly Reminder

While our building is now closed as part of our maintenance, redecoration, and relocation plans, OCA services are still very much running as normal.

Our team remains available and ready to support you by phone (01691 656882) and email ([email protected]), and we are continuing to provide the integral services we always have to our community.

The building may be closed, but we are still here and happy to help with any enquiries or support you may need.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we prepare for an exciting new chapter.

15/06/2026

Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home

Did you know you can borrow a blood pressure monitor from Oswestry library with your library card?

Our Blood Pressure Self-Checking Service allows you to take readings in the comfort of your own home and build up an accurate picture of your blood pressure over time.

📚 Borrow a monitor for up to 9 days, giving you enough time to complete a recommended 7-day monitoring period.
💙 Free to use with your library card.
🏠 Convenient, easy, and available through your local library.

Regular monitoring can help you better understand your health and provide useful information to share with your healthcare professional if needed.

Ask at your local library for more details and availability.

11/06/2026

From 12th June, we won’t be open to the public, but that doesn’t mean to say you can’t still use the services you know and love, Shopmobility being one of them.

The only difference in our Shopmobility service is you can’t just drop in and ask for a scooter or wheelchair, you’ll now need to book a day or two in advance so we can make sure we have the equipment ready for you to come and collect.

10/06/2026

📢 Important Visitor Update

Please note that our building will be closed from 15th June for essential maintenance and redecoration works as we continue improving the space for everyone who visits.

The last day for visiting will be 12th June.

While the building is closed, our team will still be very much available by phone (01691 656882) and email ([email protected])and will be happy to assist with any enquiries.

Thank you for your continued support.

09/06/2026

A couple of weeks ago, our OCA Social Group enjoyed our annual canal trip with the wonderful The Heulwen Trust in Welshpool.

We spent a peaceful day cruising along the beautiful Montgomery Canal, surrounded by stunning scenery, wildlife, and great company. There were smiles all around as everyone relaxed, chatted, and took in the tranquillity of the day.

A huge thank you to the Heulwen Trust Charity for their warm welcome and for making this special outing possible. It was another memorable day filled with friendship, laughter, and appreciation for the natural beauty around us.

08/06/2026

This week!!! Reducing Stress & Balancing Hormones in Menopause
📅 Thursday 11th June
🕡 6.30pm – 8.00pm
📍 OCA (Qube), Oswald Road

Take some time for yourself this June and discover the calming, restorative practice of Qi Gong with local instructor Claire.

Qi Gong combines gentle movement, deep breathing, and mindful focus to help balance the body’s energy and support mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Research suggests it can help ease menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia, naturally and gently. 💜

No need to book, but it would help us to know numbers. Email [email protected] to register your interest or find out more.

Come along, unwind, and leave feeling calmer, balanced, and re-energised.

07/06/2026

Is there a volunteering role that’s caught your eye?

These volunteering stats might be just the encouragement you need to take the leap and try something new!

From boosting confidence and wellbeing to building new skills and friendships, volunteering can make a huge difference - not only in your community, but in your own life too.

No matter how much time you can give, every volunteer makes an impact. Why not take that first step today?

Address

Oswald Road
Oswestry
SY111RB

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

Website

http://www.qube-oca.org.uk/

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