Welcome to Ball

Ball Shropshire is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Tern and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village is also known for its annual Ball Shropshire Festival, which attracts visitors from all over the country.

The village of Ball Shropshire is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding countryside is perfect for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Tern is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. The village is home to several pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink after a day of exploring the countryside.

Despite its small size, Ball Shropshire has a strong sense of community. The village is home to several local businesses, including a post office, a grocery store, and a bakery. The village also has a primary school, a community center, and a sports field. The residents of Ball Shropshire are proud of their village and work hard to maintain its charm and character.

Local Weather

Moderate or heavy snow showers

Temp: 2.9°C

Feels Like: -3.1°C

Wind: 21.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Morda C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr John Eglin	Morda Oswestry Shropshire SY10 9NR 01691652025 School Website
The Marches School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Pearson	Morda Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2AR 01691664400 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary Academy And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Holmes	Middleton Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2LF 1691654832 School Website
Our Lady And St Oswalds Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki O'dwyer	Upper Brook Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2TG 01691652849 School Website
Oswestry School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Peter Middleton	Upper Brook Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2TL 1691655711 School Website
The Meadows Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Morris	Harlech Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2EA 01691656080 School Website
Woodside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Bennett	Gittin Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1DT 01691652446 School Website
Trefonen C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Catherine Dunleavy	School Lane Trefonen Oswestry Shropshire SY10 9DY 01691652960 School Website
West Felton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Hughes	School Road West Felton Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4JR 01691610388 School Website
Whittington C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Carl Rogers	Station Road Whittington Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4DA 01691662269 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 4.19 Miles

Chirk Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU 7.05 Miles

Ruabon Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL 10.61 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 12.48 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 12.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A To B Taxis (Oswestry) Ltd 01691 679911 Maes-Y-Clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN 0.79 Miles
One To 1 Cars 01691 654004 Desandra, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8JB 1.12 Miles
Oswestry Cabs 01691 661663 40 Penylan Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AG 1.92 Miles
Burgess Taxi's 01691 652080 1 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB 2.08 Miles
Burgess Taxis 01691 656363 The Queens Complex Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB 2.08 Miles
Gobowen Taxis 01691 670888 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RD 2.11 Miles
Prestige Taxis 01691 656367 Powis Place, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1JU 2.16 Miles
Gobowen Cars 01691 676222 3 Harlech Cl, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EJ 2.21 Miles
Oswestry Taxis 01691 658658 Tanyard/Oak St, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1LW 2.34 Miles
Norm's Taxi Oswestry 07729 295844 Primrose Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9HN 4.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Ball Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Gwernybrenin Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Mile Oak Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Maesbury Rd Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Maesbury Marsh Village Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Morrisons Shrewsbury Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Morda Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sweeney Mountain Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Moreton Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Aston Square Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Morda Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nantycaws Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Morda Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laburnum Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre 01691 655844	Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre Middleton Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2RB
The Caxton Surgery 01691 654646	The Caxton Surgery Oswald Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1RD
Caxton Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oswald Road Oswestry SY11 1RD
North Shropshire Pcn 01691 654646	The Caxton Surgery Oswald Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1RD
Cambrian Medical Practice 01691 652929	Thomas Savin Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1GA

Local Stores

Oswestry
Victoria Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2HR
01691 671478
Store Website
1.82 miles

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SPAR - Lewis Of Llandrinio
Lewis Of Llandrinio
Llandrinio
Llanymynech
SY22 6SB
01691 830102
Store Website
5.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Border Veterinary Centre
Maesbury Road Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HA 01691 670395 Website 1.15 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Park Issa Vets Ltd
Salop Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2RL 01691 670 067 parkissavets@gmail.com Website 1.67 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Market Town Vet
3 Church Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2SU 01691 897199 info@themarkettownvet.co.uk Website 2.04 miles
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Animals Treated
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Oakwood Veterinary Centre
Babbinswood Farm Whittington Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4PF 01691 679699 oakwoodvets@onetel.com Website 3.09 miles

Animals Treated
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Lower House Equine Clinic
Plas Cerrig Lane Llanymynech Oswestry Shropshire SY22 6LG 01691 830444 office@lhec.vet Website 4.10 miles
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Animals Treated
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Four Crosses Veterinary Centre
Hafod Offa Four Crosses Llanymynech Powys SY22 6RD 01691 830235 info@fourcrossesvets.co.uk Website 5.47 miles
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Animals Treated
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Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Tue	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Wed	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Thu	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Sat	08:30	13:00
Consultations by appointment 9am - 11am
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Ty Mawr Country Park
A Linear Walk In Cefn Mawr Five Miles South Of Wrexham. Ty Mawr Is A 35-Acre Country Park, Situated Between The Cefn Viaduct And The Pontcycyllte Aqueduct. LL14 3PE 9.41 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

Battlefield
Two Dog Walking Routes, Long And Short. Leading Too Mary Magdalene Church. Free Parking. Scenic, Peaceful. If You Go Through The Church Yard It Leads To Battlefield Farm Shop, Falconry And Cafe. The Cafe Also Serves Outdoor, So Dog Friendly. Shrewsbury Lancashire 13.91 miles

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Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd Coedpoeth 14.76 miles Coedpoeth On A525 Wrexham To Ruthin Road. Signposted. Turn Left As Soon As You Enter The Village Of Coedpoeth. Follow The Road Until You Get To A Fork In The Road. Entrance To Nant Mill Is On The Right. It Is Owned By The Wrexham Borough Council. See Their Website For Details. It Has A Long And Short Walks. Dogs Are Welcome, Has Pony Trails In The Area. Rangers For Children'S Activities And An Education Centre. Toilets Available For The Disabled. River Runs Along The Path, It Has A Ford, Car Park, Toilets And Shop. Lots Of Other Walks Available.

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Haughmond Hill Shropshire
4 Great Walks, The Furthest Is 1 Hour 15 Mins And I Think The Shortest Was 20 Mins. We Could Let The Dog Off All The Way Round. Marked Route All The Way And Amazing Views. Car Park Charges But Not To Bad And An Amazing Cafe With Lovely Food And Lots Of Picnic Benches Also You Can Buy Frozen Yoghurt And Other Treats For Your Dog. Shrewsbury Lancashire 16.53 miles

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Haughmond Hill
Lovely Walk And Very Dog Friendly. (Always Lots Of Dogs About) There Are Different Routes To Take And A Lovely Cafe That Sells Bags Of Doggie Sausage. Car Park Charges Do Apply. I Highly Recommend Haughmond Hill. Haughmond Hill Car Park Lancashire 16.65 miles Look For Cafe Sign On The Turning In To The Lane. Go Past The Quarry On The Right And You Will See The Car Park.

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Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking. Alyn Waters 17.43 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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