A double-header of family fun is coming to Oakengates in August with two high street celebration events.

Dancing grannies, face painters, bouncy castles, mascots and chalk artists will all be part of the events on Saturday 8 August and Saturday 15 August.

The celebrations have been organised by Telford & Wrekin Council’s Pride in Our High Street programme, sponsored by Morris Property and supported by Oakengates Town Council and follow a successful Oakengates event in May.

These events are being delivered to increase footfall to Oakengates, support local traders and encourage community use of the town centre.

On each day, entertainers will encourage visitors into shops and retailers will have the opportunity to promote their range of special offers to entice people in.

The August events will both feature a children’s summer trail starting at the new Oakengates Library on Limes Walk and run across Market Street, Limes Walk and New Street.

The trail will operate during library opening hours between 10am and 3pm on both Saturday 8 and 15 August.

The Oakengates Theatre Quarter project has regenerated Oakengates town centre, transforming the 1960’s shopping precinct into a modern, welcoming shopping experience for residents and visitors.

You can find out more about Telford & Wrekin Council’s Pride in Our High Street programme here.