He co-laboured with the Irish bishop Aidan of Lindisfarne, sometimes translating for Aidan when he preached. Adian was a kind and generous man who travelled on foot ceaselessly through the countryside. Aidan invited everyone he met (both rich and poor) to embrace faith in Jesus Christ, or if they were already Christians, he encouraged them to devote themselves to good deeds and to caring for the poor.

The famous historian Bede, writing within a century of King Oswald's death, particularly notes that King Oswald was generous to the poor and to strangers. Oswestry is a friendly, thriving, bustling market town, blessed with many small, independent businesses and shops. Market days are especially enjoyable. Get yourself a snack from one of the many local vendors, and take a stroll through the lovely Cae Glass Park. Don't forget to visit Oswald's Well, and, of course, to come and see us at The Well in the market, or join us at our meetings at The Memorial Hall!