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  • Welsh champions presented with awards!

    Welsh champions presented with awards!

    Wrexham County School’s football team recently reached the U15 Welsh Schools’ Football Association finals at The Venue, home of football team TNS.

    In a nail biting final against Cardiff and Vale schools’ Wrexham won the match 4-1 on penalties, securing the trophy for only the second time in 20 years.

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    Oliver Haig (St Joseph’s School) was the hero of the day, saving three of the four penalties taken.

    Wrexham National Champions captain Scott Butler was presented with the Glyncoed shield by Welsh Schools’ Chairman, John Mann.

    Wrexham Mayor Football Presentation

     

    On their return to Wrexham, the schoolboys were presented with their trophies by The Mayor of Wrexham, Cllr Andy Williams, in a special ceremony to mark their achievements.

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  • “Making a real difference to young people’s lives”

    “Making a real difference to young people’s lives”

    We all know that the lives of young people can be difficult.

    And they can be all the more difficult if they’re having to deal with the problems caused by poor mental health – especially if they have to face them without the support needed.

    Luckily, we’ve got teams of hard-working people in place, that have been able to support young people when they’ve needed it.

    And better still, they’ve won an award for their work.

    TRAC and ADTRAC

    Two local projects funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) are celebrating after winning the Regional ADTRAC 16-24 Europe Day competition.

    The TRAC and ADTRAC projects support young people aged 11-24 across Wrexham and Flintshire.

    Participants took part in a range of fun activities on Talacre Beach followed by lunch at Holywell Youth Centre and a visit to Flint Castle.

    “Project is making a real difference”

    Cllr Andrew Atkinson, Lead Member for Youth Services and Anti-poverty said: “Congratulations to everyone involved in both the TRAC and ADTRAC projects across Wrexham and Flintshire for winning the regional competition.

    “The event was extremely successful and all project staff and young people should be very proud to have their efforts recognised at a regional level.

    “The projects are making a real difference to young people’s lives in the area and I’d like to thank everyone involved for making the event such a huge success.”

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    For some of the young people involved it was their first experience of visiting a beach and castle and the day out gave them the opportunity to enjoy some of the local sites in North East Wales.

    The event gave young people involved in the projects the opportunity to enjoy a day out and have fun whilst also accessing wellbeing support from their Youth Engagement Mentors to build up their confidence and self-esteem.

    Following the day, one of the young people explained that since working with his mentor his confidence has grown enormously and he can now speak openly about how he is feeling.

    “Individual Support”

    Both the TRAC and ADTRAC projects are part-funded by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government, offering personalised support to young people, aged 11-24, to remove barriers and help engage in either their education or to progress into work, education or training.

    Find out more about the ADTRAC project here or get in touch with the ADTRAC team for Wrexham and Flintshire at ADTRAC@wrexham.gov.uk for further details regarding the referral process for organisations as well as for self-referrals.

    Find more information about the TRAC project visit the website or e-mail TRAC@wrexham.co.uk

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  • Wrexham Cemetery site among green spaces awarded prestigious green flag

    Wrexham Cemetery site among green spaces awarded prestigious green flag

    Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space.

    A record-breaking 201 parks and green spaces, including universities, cemeteries, woodlands and allotments across Wales have met the high standards needed to receive the coveted Green Flag Award and Green Flag Community Award.

    Wrexham has gained the green flag award for Wrexham Cemetery. This is the first year the award has gone to the cemetery and marks the hard work the team have undertaken with Heritage Lottery Funding to transform the cemetery facilities and encourage the community to become involved in the site.

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    The green flags will be flying at Wrexham Cemetery, Acton Park, Alun Waters Country Park, Bellevue Park, Ponciau Banks Park and Tŷ Mawr Country Park in recognition of their excellent facilities and commitment to delivering great quality green space.

    “It’s an excellent commendation”

    Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “I welcome the news that Wrexham once again has green flag status and would like to thank everybody involved in ensuring that our parks remain attractive for the public to visit.

    “Congratulations to all those sites taking the Green Flag Community Award as well – it’s an excellent commendation.

    “I am particularly pleased that Wrexham Cemetery has gained its first Green Flag Award, a real achievement by the staff and Friends Group for the cemetery.”

    Keep Wales Tidy

    The Green Flag Award programme is delivered in Wales by environmental charity, Keep Wales Tidy, with support from Welsh Government. It is judged by green space experts, who volunteer their time to visit applicant sites and assess them against eight strict criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, environmental management and community involvement.

    Lucy Prisk, Green Flag Coordinator at Keep Wales Tidy said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Awards in Wales. The 201 flags flying are a testament to the dedication and enthusiasm of the staff and volunteers across the country who work tirelessly to maintain Green Flag Award standards.

    “I’d encourage everyone to get outdoors this summer and enjoy the incredible parks and green spaces we have on our doorstep.”

    Community Green Flag Awards                             

    The other sites in the county borough, which took the coveted Community Green Flag Award, which awards public spaces maintained by organisations such as churches, schools, community groups and others, are:

    • Plas Pentwyn, Coedpoeth
    • Maes y Pant, Marford Quarry
    • St Mary’s Churchyard, Chirk

    A full list of award winners can be found on the Keep Wales Tidy website

    You can put your park or green space on the map by getting involved too. Visit the Keep Wales Tidy website for more information.

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  • Who has helped with over 30,000 arrests?

    Who has helped with over 30,000 arrests?

    Our Wrexham Council CCTV team has helped police make a staggering 30,000 arrests.

    The team has reached this impressive figure by operating and monitoring over 80 cameras positioned in and around Wrexham.

    “It helps us to do our job”

    Inspector Paul Wycherley, North Wales Police said: “Wrexham’s CCTV helps us do our job every day. We have the live feeds on our desktop computers, we are always connected and have two dedicated town centre officers and four PCSOs who are all connected to the CCTV.

    “In the last few weeks alone, CCTV has helped us to locate missing people, drink drivers and make arrests after a large public disorder incident on High Street. The quality of the staff in CCTV control are what makes the real difference, they are of a very high calibre and are well equipped and well trained.”

     

    Helped reduce crime by 56%

    Since the team was set up in 1996, it has assisted in over 30,000 arrests. And, not only has it assisted in these arrests but, since the introduction of the CCTV in the town centre together with the development of the town centre police team, crime in the first year of operation reduced by over 56%! This resulted in a national award for the team in 1999.

    The partnership has grown from strength to strength with the CCTV team working in partnership with local police officers to help monitor large events, like the recent Stereophonics gig, to football matches as well as the towns night time economy.

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    “Exceptionally successful”

    Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety said, “We are lucky to have such a dedicated CCTV team based in Wrexham County Borough. It is instrumental in assisting partner organisations to make arrests and keep Wrexham streets safe. CCTV and incident response work hand in hand and have been exceptionally successful in reducing and deterring crime in the county borough.”

    CCTV can help reduce the fear of crime as well as make people feel safe. They are also a great source of live information. You can follow their Twitter account (@TCCWcmCCTVWxm) for traffic updates, large events, public safety and crime prevention information.

    The team, made up of seven members of staff, also monitor alarms for all council buildings and run 24 hours a day seven days a week.

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  • Your voice matters!

    Your voice matters!

    Are you a member of the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community in Wrexham?

    This is your chance to have your voice heard. You are invited to attend the first regional meeting for North Wales Black, Asian and Minority Ethic engagement.

    Whether you are a member of the BME community, supporter or practitioner come along to the first regular regional consultation forums for North Wales.

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    Join a discussion about what life is like for ethnic minority people. Together you can propose solutions to local authority and Welsh Government so that services better meet BME needs.

    The meeting will be a great opportunity to get to know each other and meet new people. It will be a chance to work for ways to tackle racism and increase BME access to services as well as an open space to talk about the issues affecting the community.

    The meeting will take place in Ty Pawb on Wednesday June 27th, from 12.30 – 2.30pm.

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  • Fantastic recognition for local playgroup

    Fantastic recognition for local playgroup

    Little Gems and Little Treasures at Victoria Primary School have received a fantastic award from the Welsh Government.

    Their commitment to ensuring the health of their little ones – including nutrition, oral health, physical activity, play, mental and emotional health, wellbeing and relationships – has earned them the Health and Sustainable Pre-School Scheme award.

    They’ve also been awarded the Tiny Tums Award in recognition of the food that they prepare and serve as well as the Silver Award for the Designed to Smile Tooth Brushing Scheme. They have a fantastic outdoor space for children to play and learn as well as high standards for safety and hygiene.

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    The Healthy and Sustainable Pre School Scheme operates across Wales and it is managed by Public Health Wales and supported locally by the Wrexham County Borough Council’s Healthy Schools Team.

    Nerys Bennion, Healthy Pre Schools Officer for Wrexham County Borough Council said: “Little Treasures and Little Gems have shown that the general health and well-being of children and staff is at the forefront of the setting. The environment of the setting is lovely both indoors and outdoors. They embrace all initiatives that can help to influence practice in the setting and make the experience for staff and children extra special. I am sure they will continue to promote a healthy and happy environment for the children that pass through their care in the future.”

    Janet Lloyd, the setting supervisor said; “We are delighted to have achieved the award and the health and wellbeing of all our children will continue to be embedded throughout our practice.”

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  • Fancy learning something new?

    Fancy learning something new?

    Acton Resource Centre has put together a fantastic schedule of free taster events to celebrate Adult Learners Week (18-24 June).

    So, if you fancy trying something new, get yourself down to Acton…

     

    Hair Ups!

    Monday, June 18 between 4pm – 6pm
    Is your little one fed up of boring hair styles? Bring your child along to this two hour workshop for lots of tips and tricks for new hair up styles. This workshop is perfect for parents of children under 10.

     

    An Introduction to Paediatric First Aid

    Tuesday, June 19 between 10am – 12pm
    Come along for a free taster session during Adult Learners month to either, just learn the basics for an emergency or discover if you would like to follow a fully accredited course.

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    Baby Yoga with Amser Babi Cymraeg

    Monday, June 25 between 9.45am – 11am
    Activities for Babies and Children – suitable for babies over 12 weeks old up to about 9 months old.
    Adults will learn about the physical development of babies of this age and will also learn a bit about how to look after their own emotional and physical well-being.
    Adults will be encouraged to do a few gentle stretches and movements and there will be time to practise quiet time at the end of the session too – instructions and explanations will be given bilingually (Welsh and English) and songs will be sung in Welsh (music helps us learn things quicker!)

     

    Free Taster Session – Read to your Children in Welsh with Amser Babi Cymraeg/Activities for Babies and Children

    Monday, June 25 between 11.30am – 12.30pm
    A session offering information and support about reading Welsh books with young children.
    Parents who don’t have Welsh as their first language may often feel uncertain about choosing a Welsh medium school because they don’t think they could help their child with homework and reading. We are offering a fun interactive 45 minute workshop discussing the challenges and offering solutions and guidance.

     

    Find out more about Acton Resource Centre

     

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  • Thinking of watching the world cup in Wrexham? Read this…

    Thinking of watching the world cup in Wrexham? Read this…

    The World Cup 2018 is just around the corner. The first match kicks off on Thursday June 14th at 4pm.  You might be planning on heading to Wrexham to watch the football – which is fantastic!

    Wrexham has a great selection of bars and clubs to watch the matches. We just want to ensure that everyone who does head into town has a safe and enjoyable time.

    If you do over indulge and drink a bit too much alcohol, you could end up turning a great night into a bad one. You could end up cutting your night short, getting into trouble or getting hurt.

    We are also encouraging people to cut back on how much they drink at home before going out – so-called ‘pre-loading’ or “prinking” – as well as how much they consume when visiting bars, pubs and clubs in the town.

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    Plenty of people enjoy going out and having a few drinks, but if you don’t realise when it’s time to call it a night, a few drinks can become too many, your judgement can become skewed and you’re more likely to behave badly or get injured.

    “Reducing the strain on public services”

    Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety, said: “We want to encourage people to come to Wrexham and support our night time economy during the World Cup. However, we also want to remind people to think before they drink too much. It’s about reducing the strain on public services such as the police, ambulance staff and hospitals at a time when they are already under massive pressure.”

    “Drink a little less and enjoy watching the football with friends”

    Inspector Paul Wycherley said, “Wrexham is a great place to watch the football and we want to encourage people to have a great time watching the matches in the pubs and clubs here. The #DrinkLessEnjoyMore campaign isn’t aimed at those who drink responsibly – it’s there to help identify the minority of people who have had too much alcohol and could end up being a danger either to themselves or others.

    “Drink a little less and enjoy watching the football with friends. Otherwise, you may ruin their night out too if they have to take you home early.”

    Wrexham Council works in partnership with North Wales Police, Public Health Wales, the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), the Area Planning Board, Glyndwr University and Coleg Cambria to deliver the #DrinkLessEnjoyMore campaign.

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  • A chance to have your say on the big issues in Wales

    A chance to have your say on the big issues in Wales

    What’s needed to make Wales successful in the future?

    The Welsh Government is working on a new 20-year land use plan – the National Development Framework.

    The plan will look at the big issues such as energy, economy, transport and the environment.

    Wrexham Library are hosting a drop-in session will be an opportunity for you to hear and have your say about the development of a new 20-year land-use plan for Wales.

    The plan will look at the big issues, such as energy, the economy, transport and the environment.

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    Come and find out more and share your thoughts and ideas on the future of Wales.  It will take place in the foyer of Wrexham Library on Monday, June 11 from 1pm until 6pm.  There is no need to book.

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  • Under 35? Thinking of getting on the housing ladder? Have your say…

    Under 35? Thinking of getting on the housing ladder? Have your say…

    Don’t miss your chance to have your say on how we deliver housing and services in the future.

    We have a draft of what we think is important to you, but we want as much feedback as possible to make sure we are doing the right things for the residents of Wrexham.

    If you want to be able to have your say on what YOU think is important, we would love to hear from you. Anyone can fill in the questionnaire but we are particularly looking for more under 35 year olds to take part to make sure we have a wide range of opinions from people of all ages.

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    Wrexham County Borough Council needs a housing strategy to respond to the challenges of providing housing and has a clear framework which sets out the direction of housing for the next 5 years.

    You can see the full consultation documents and answer a short questionnaire by clicking here.

    You better hurry…

    If you want to be able to have your say on what YOU think is important, we would love to hear from you.   But, you better hurry as the consultation closes on June 8.

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