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Author: Beth Rogers

  • Get FREE graphic novels just in time for Wales Comic Con!

    Get FREE graphic novels just in time for Wales Comic Con!

    Looking forward to Wales Comic Con?

    Love graphic novels?

    Well, if you are a member of your local library you can access graphic novels online, for free. Comics Plus: Library Edition brings unlimited access to thousands of graphic novels and comics to library members on any web-connected device.

    – View titles through your web browser on any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection
    – Check out and read titles through iOS and Android Mobile Apps
    – Browse by genre, publisher and comic – then instantly check out your favourites
    – Access comics whenever you want them – no holds or waiting

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    There is an excellent array of comics with over 16,000 comics from 93 publishers available.
    Some of the popular comics include big NATE, Lego Ninjago, Hell Boy, Adventure Time and Bone.

    If you are a library member, you can access the service online

    Joining the library is simple and free. If you are not yet a library member sign up today! 

    Wales Comic Con will be taking place in Wrexham on 21st and 22nd April 2018.

    Wales Comic Con is an established convention that celebrates everything great about pop culture. At Wales Comic Con you will be able to meet comic book artists, film and TV stars, sports personalities and more – you can even ask them a few hard hitting questions at our free Q&A sessions. There is also a huge variety of stalls selling plenty of cool items along the way, exclusive photo ops, gaming activities and loads of other activities going on over the course of the event. Find out more about Wales Comic Con via the website.

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  • Don’t think libraries are for you? Chirk Library want to prove you wrong!

    Don’t think libraries are for you? Chirk Library want to prove you wrong!

    Chirk library is getting ready for its open day which will take place this Saturday April 7th from 10am – 2pm.

    Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what services your local library has to offer. Chirk library has an array of resources for all of the family to enjoy and this event will showcase it all. I would like to encourage everyone to discover what their local library has to offer”

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    The event will include fun for all ages including face painting, a treasure hunt, make and take children’s craft, story and rhyme time, a raffle and much more.

    You can even meet Chirk Library’s very own celebrity…Russ Bear!

    If you want more information, please contact Chirk Library: chirk.library@wrexham.gov.uk / 01691772344

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  • Calling all 11-25 year olds – we need you!

    Calling all 11-25 year olds – we need you!

    Second voice advocacy service is looking for young people to join their advisory group.
    Second voice helps young people get their voices heard. So, it makes sense that the advisory group for the service is made up of young people.

    The group meets monthly at the INFO shop on Lambpit Street and they would love to see some new faces joining their team.

    Not only could you meet new people and make friends but you could also learn new skills, which would look great on your CV!

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    Some of the things that the group has been involved in so far include:
    – Interviewing all new advocates before they start the training
    – Consulting on new policies and guidance that is aimed at young people
    – Helping to promote the service, including making promotional videos
    – Designing any publicity for Second Voice

    If you join the advisory group, all of the hours will be logged with Millennium Volunteering and Stars Award at AVOW.

    Cllr Andrew Atkinson, Lead Member said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to have their voices heard. Being part of the advisory group for Second Voice would mean you would gain new skills and experience as well as being able to consult on policies and guidelines that directly affect young people. I would like to encourage anyone aged 11-25 to consider joining the group”

    What is advocacy?

    Advocacy is when someone else helps you to have your say, helping put right something that is wrong, like making a complaint or putting your side of the story across in situations where you feel you are unable.
    Second voice is an advocacy project that has been set up to help make sure that when you need some help to explain or complain about things that are important to you, there is a trained advocate available to support.

    To express your interest in joining the advisory group please contact: 01978 295600

    For more information about the Second Voice advocacy service, please contact: secondvoice@wrexham.co.uk
    0800 0322630

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  • Fancy learning something new at lunchtime?

    Fancy learning something new at lunchtime?

    The next Learning at Lunchtime session in Wrexham Library will feature author P.J Roscoe. The acclaimed author will be sharing the research she uncovered when writing her award-winning novel Diary of Margery Blake.

    The Diary of Margery Blake is a very powerful piece of writing, giving you an insight into the life of a young married woman in Victorian times, stripped of basic human rights and treated as a possession of her husband.

    Wrexham Library hosts a new Learning at Lunchtime session on the first Wednesday of every month.

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    The learning at lunchtime programme is aimed at exploring new ways in which you can learn whilst also having fun, and each month visitors to the library can participate in exciting sessions.

    This is a free session at Wrexham Library taking place on Wednesday 4th April, 1-2pm.

    If you want more information please call Wrexham Library on 01978 292090

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  • We are red!

    We are red!

    On the 23 March Wales will turn red to support the Welsh athletes who will represent us at the Commonwealth Games in Australia.

    It is an opportunity for the whole nation to unite and celebrate Welsh sport and show how we Inspire, we Respect and we Believe in our Welsh sporting talent – whether at grassroots or elite.

    Everybody can get involved. Take a look at the Primary and Comprehensive schools competition for exciting prizes. Whether you’re part of a sports club, youth club or just going to be at the office on Friday the 23rd. there’ so much you can do to be part of We are Red day.

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    However you decide to celebrate – show the whole world using #WeAreRed and download the handy social media imagery.

    Showing your support for Team Wales and getting active could not have come at a better time, with Sport Relief Week running from 17th – 23rd March. For more information on Sport Relief and the Step Up Challenge visit the website. 

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  • Let’s Talk About SEXual Health

    Let’s Talk About SEXual Health

    Did you know that the INFO Shop on Lambpit Street offers a free sexual health service?  ‘Contact’ is a confidential sexual health service based at the INFO shop for young people up to the age of 25. They offer advice and guidance around sexual health and relationships and nurses can prescribe different contraception including the morning after pill, pregnancy tests and condoms.

    Have confidence that it’s confidential

    • They won’t talk to anyone else outside the project about your enquiry
    • In some cases, they may need to talk to another agency if you need specialist advice. They will always ask you first
    • Sometimes they may need to involve others if they believe you or someone else is at serious risk of harm. This could be about sexual or physical abuse or if someone is feeling suicidal

    Cllr Andrew Atkinson Executive Board Member said, “This is a valuable service for young people. It is a safe, confidential environment where people can access information and contraception if needed. The service is run by professionals who care about the safety and wellbeing of young people in Wrexham.”

    Stay safe and know the risks…

    Sexual health and learning how to look after yourself is important. Anyone who has sex can be at risk of catching a sexually transmitted Infection (STI) or an unwanted pregnancy. Some people don’t show any symptoms and there are serious consequences if the infections are left untreated. It is important to use condoms so you don’t catch an infection.

    Part of the service at the INFO shop is to offer a sexual health service where young people can get free condoms and other forms of contraception.

    For more information about the services on offer at the INFO shop visit the Young Wrexham website 

    Opening Times ‘contact’

    • Monday 3pm till 5.30pm
    • Tuesday 11.30 till 4.30pm
    • Wednesday 3pm till 5.30pm
    • Thursday 11.30 till 4.30pm
    • Friday 3pm till 5.30pm

    Condoms and pregnancy tests are available during the opening times of the INFO Shop

     

  • Latest updates: bin collections, school closures and gritting

    Latest updates: bin collections, school closures and gritting

    With snow and cold weather predicted for today, here is where you can find all of the latest information about the things that matter to you:

    Bin Collections

    We’re pleased to say that we’ll try and pick up missed bin collection in Glyn Ceiriog and Llanarmon on Thursday 8 March. Please have everything out by 7.30

    Remember, you can sign up to get your bin collection email notifications. You will also receive information about changes to your collections through this service.

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    School Closures

    Schools may close due to bad weather. They may view the area as dangerous for children or it may be that they can’t get enough staff to operate safely.

    All school closures will be posted on the Wrexham Council website

    It may be worth checking your schools website as well as their social media accounts for any further information.

     

    Gritting

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    Find out how you can be prepared for severe weather

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  • Star-Studded line up announced for Wrexham’s Carnival of Words

    Star-Studded line up announced for Wrexham’s Carnival of Words

    The 2018 programme for Wrexham’s Carnival of Words has been announced and it’s bigger and better than ever before.

    Now in its fourth year the line-up includes stars such as The Sunday Times bestselling author C.L Taylor, young adult author Emma Carroll and bestselling crime novelist Vaseem Khan, so literary fans will not be disappointed!

    Events will be held at venues across Wrexham between Saturday, April 21 and Saturday, April 28.

    The Wrexham Carnival of Words has been a resounding success since it was first held in 2015, with an increasing range of events, which have proved popular with local people.

    Shan Cooper Libraries Lead said, “We are very excited about the programme that has been put together and I would like to encourage anyone who loves books and writing to come and join us during the week. There is definitely something for everyone.”

    Download the 2018 programme HERE

    Fancy solving a mystery?
    Back by popular demand, Wrexham Library will host another Murder Mystery as part of the carnival, which is sure to be another sell-out. This year the mystery is The Wenlock Mummy by Elly Griffiths (A Dr Ruth Galloway investigation). The event will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 25th April. Be sure to get your tickets quick!

    Celebrating the spoken word
    Fancy showcasing your work in an evening celebrating the spoken word? Viva Voce, an open mic night for poets and writers, will be held at Saith Seren on Thursday 26th April at 7.30pm.

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    Fantastic event at Ty Pawb!
    The two halves of the number one crime-writing team known as Nicci French (Nicci Gerrard and Sean French) have been hugely successful for more than twenty years. They will talk about the various challenges of their writing life: the background to their psychological thrillers; creating the Frieda Klein series and the challenge of literary collaboration – while still staying married!

    If this whets your appetite – what are you waiting for? Get your tickets today!
    Tickets prices vary but many events are free. You can buy them from Wrexham Library or online via the Wrexham Council website. More details and the full programme can be found on www.wrexhamcarnivalofwords.com or follow the festival on Facebook and twitter, #WrexhamCarnivalofWords.

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  • Budding writer? Aged 11-25?

    Budding writer? Aged 11-25?

    This article is written as part of a series of posts about Young Wrexham

    Could you be the next contributor to the Young Wrexham website? Wrexham Youth Service is looking for budding writers to create interesting content for their website.

    If you think you could write relevant stories on topics that affect young people then this is the ideal opportunity!

    Got something to say?

    You too can write blog posts and see them published on the young Wrexham website. The website has a wide range of information and advice on issues that young people face on a daily basis.

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    The website covers topics such as:
    – Drink, drugs and smoking
    – Education
    – Health and relationships
    – Housing and accommodation
    – LGBT+
    – Mental Health
    – Money
    – Travel
    – Work and training
    – Internet safety

    Cllr Andrew Atkinson, Lead Member said, “The Young Wrexham website is a great resource for anyone aged 11-25. Not only is there a wealth of information on the site but young people are encouraged to upload and contribute content as well. I want to encourage all young people to take a look at the site and consider contributing content themselves.”

    Want to become part of Young Wrexham?

    If this sounds like something you or someone you know would be interested in then all you have to do is fill in and submit the form on the website

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  • Wrexham pubs support ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign

    Wrexham pubs support ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign

    Bars across Wrexham are supporting the Ask for Angela campaign, which encourages people to discreetly ask for help if they feel unsafe on a date.

    If you are feeling vulnerable, all you have to do is approach the bar and ask for Angela, the staff are then alerted to the situation and can help.

    The initiative aims to reduce sexual violence and vulnerability by providing customers with a discreet way to gain assistance from staff in order to get help when they feel unsafe due to a person’s actions, words or behaviour.

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    Once alerted, staff can then offer to call a taxi, contact their friends or family or ensure that the individual causing the distress leaves the venue.

    ‘Simple yet effective’

    Inspector Paul Wycherley said, “This is a simple yet effective scheme which empowers members of the public to seek help if they are feeling vulnerable, by allowing them to raise concerns with staff. It may be that they are in the company of someone who is not what they seemed and they want to get away safely and with minimum fuss. This initiative will facilitate this and hopefully prevent situations from escalating into something more serious. Of course, where scenarios do develop we know bar staff will contact police to attend the scene“

    Available at participating venues across Wrexham, people are encouraged to look out for the ‘Ask for Angela’ posters.

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