Concluded by a beautiful ten minute firework display, the Shropshire Proms event held on Oswestry Showground last night (Friday) ahead of OsFest was the pinnacle of the county's jubilee festivities - and what an event it was.
Kicked off by local singer Libby Gliksman, who performed some beautiful renditions of classics by Grammy award winner Adele, and followed by OsFest regular Glenn Aitken and his band - who had flown in specially from The Maldives - the highlight of the night was the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, who brought a rousing 'Last Night of the Proms' to people young and old.
Families from all over the area came to the event, hosted by Shropshire Council in conjunction with the OsFest team, with many bringing tables, chairs and even candles to enjoy the full spirit of the night.
And Keith Barrow, Leader of the Council, has hinted this could be one of many Proms-style events on the Friday before Shropshire's biggest festival.
He said: "This has been a fantastic success. There's a great atmosphere and just look at the mothers, fathers and children all waving their Union Jacks and singing - it really doesn't get any better.
"Hopefully we can do something on the Friday before OsFest next year because it's great to see people enjoying themselves together like this."
Cllr Barrow continued: "The whole OsFest event is fantastic for Oswestry and I'd like to thank them for their help, the Showground Committee for allowing us the use of the field for free and the people at Shropshire Council, especially Kate MacDonald from our Graduate Scheme, who has done so much of the organising."
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