Simple Simon

Politically incorrect L size raffle prize dropped off at the centre earlier today. Good luck.

Right.... I think you're referring to Twmpath Lane. It has a pavement from the back entrance into the Derwen College to the roundabout on the bypass. The route you appear to be using is through the college via a drive that links Bypass Road in Gobowen to Twmpath Lane by the entrance to the "Woodland Walk" (over seem speed bunps and a bridge across a stream). It's a route I've cycled through a number of times, but I think it is Derwen property. During certain public holidays both gates are closed to traffic. There is a public footpath from the corner of Twmpath Lane on Bypass Road via a kissing gate, through the grounds of the college, past the bowling green, the coffee shop and the football pitch. It crosses the drive, goes through the Woodland Walk, over the main railway line, behind Meadowbrook and the hospital, over the disused railway line, through a field and out on the road leading into Gobowen. It's unlit and muddy in places. I understand the Derwen have had talks with the council regarding safety issues concerning this route.

The Gobowen I.T. Learning Project (the Pavilion, St. Martins Road, Gobowen. 10am to noon during term time - plug, plug) has a scanner and image manipulation software. "Uh.....?!" I hear you exclaim. It means that even tatty and badly stained and ripped photos can be cleaned up and made sparkly and new again. Just pop by if you uncover any damaged photos and we'll be happy to help out.

Yes, I think this is a great idea and I'd like to help out. I've been discussing this with others and it would be a great to upload images in the Gallery of the War Memorials from all 3 villages with a roll-call of the fallen from the first World War as an online tribute.

I've had offers from well-meaning individuals and groups that would like to contribute, but not from pros that can give me watertight information. I have approached the 2 people that were involved in winning the original LSTF award and developing the Greenway project as I fear they will soon loose their jobs with Shropshire Council and I for one recognise and appreciate their hardwork. However, neither have replied. By the way, there are increasing doubts that the Greenway project (a tarmac path alongside the railway line between the Coney Green crossing and the Travis Perkins drive underneath the Gasworks Bridge) will ever see the light of day. They've missed the deadline for "Phase 1" which was due to start in 2013. The whole project has to be complete by March 2015. Shropshire Council have had the award since July 2011. As to recruits, my intention is to approach companies on an individual basis. Hard graft and a thankless task, but 've been here before.

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I'm trying to gather a group of people together to push forward the development of a new traffic free route suitable for walkers, mobility scooter users and cyclists alongside the disused railway line linking Gobowen to Oswestry. I really need the help and advice of experts in the following fields: Engineers (paths, tunnels/underpass, bridges) Accountants (people that are able to put a costed business plan together and can identify potential sources of funding) Disable Access (individuals who have knowledge of the challenges faced by people in wheelchairs and mobility scooters) Solicitors and Lawyers (experts in Rights of Way and people that can argue a case powerfully) An ex-Shropshire Councillor (someone who knows how the council operates today) Public Relations Managers (people who know how to sell a good and worthwhile project) Project Managers (someone who can organise information and people) I really need these you now. In the first instance private message me via this site.

I couldn't agree more with your comment regarding how certain drivers treat the Gobowen roundabout. Because it has 5 exits very few drivers get into the correct lane or indicate their exit point. The coal yard project appears to be mired in confusion. I've now heard that there are plans to extend the existing station car park. I think everything is in flux while namesless individuals try and scramble for capital project pots of money. It appears that nowadays the word "consultation" is used is used to describe a very brief session open to the public with very little prior notification in which oridinary people can come and listen to what has already been decided. There's loads more on this subject here be warned, it will scramble your brains!