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It’s almost bonfire night and we’ve put together some simple yet sensible advice to help keep you and your little ones safe and we hope you’ll take a moment to read through them.

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You’ve probably heard most of them before but it never hurts to remind ourselves of what we should be doing – just in case…..

NEVER pour petrol, paraffin or meths onto a fire. Use firelighters.

Don’t buy fireworks from dodgy dealers – either on the internet or from social media. Always use a reputable supplier.

Remember that fireworks are explosive devices that have to be sold under licensed conditions to ensure they are safe. Treat them with respect.

We’d always advise that instead of buying your own fireworks and the risks associated with it why not go to an organised display? The fireworks are usually much more spectacular and you don’t have the worry of making sure they go off safely.

If you are using your own fireworks always make sure you use a torch to read the instructions and see what you are doing.

Don’t pick up used fireworks or sparklers – they’re likely to be very hot and can cause nasty burns. Sparklers burn at temperatures as high as a welding torch so always use gloves and take particular care with children.

Keep a bucket of water handy in case of accident and if you have a garden hose make sure it can be quickly turned on if needed. You can use it to put the fire out when you’re finished.

Avoid loose clothing and tie back long hair.

Let your neighbours know what you’re doing and at what time so they can be prepared. Never set them off after midnight on November 5.

Keep all your pets inside and if you’re concerned about any of them speak to your vet before Bonfire Night and follow his advice.

If you’re in rural areas please let any horse/livestock owners know what time you will be setting your fireworks off so they can prepare their animals.

Please remember that if your display causes harm or damage you could have serious legal liability.

As long as everyone follows the right safety procedures and remembers that fireworks are dangerous if misused a good and safe time can be enjoyed by everyone.

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Sports groups can bid for cash as next round of Community Chest bidding starts.

Community sporting initiatives across Wrexham are urged to take advantage of a fund which could help them in their roles before the closing date for applications.

Sport Wales, which encourages and supports sports participation throughout Wales, is offering up to £1500 for groups via its Community Chest.

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More than £45k has been awarded to local clubs in Wrexham since May 2019

And the Sport Wales development grant is also open to groups looking at bigger projects, such as expansion or extension.

Cllr Andrew Atkinson, Lead Member for Youth Services and Anti-Poverty, with responsibility for Leisure, said: “There are a lot of good sports and athletics groups out there which do excellent work in their community.

“The Community Chest is there to help those clubs get the extra resources they need. Those involved should make sure they don’t miss out.”

Applications for the current round of funding is open until Wednesday, November 20, 2019, with the panel meeting to discuss applications on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

For more information, contact Louise Brady, Sports Development Assistant Manager at Wrexham Council, on 01978 297359 or by e-mail at louise.brady@wrexham.gov.uk.

Information is also available on our webpage

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If you didn’t get enough of a fright at the end of October, why not come along to November’s Learning at Lunchtime at Wrexham Library on November 6, 1-2pm.

Hauntings, myths and investigations is this month’s theme and international, award-winning author and medium, P. J. Roscoe, will be at the library talking about her latest ghostly investigations.

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Roscoe will talk about her latest paranormal release – Where Rivers Meet – which led her to research various myths and hauntings as well as her ongoing work for her nonfiction book – Thirteen Hauntings.

Signed copies of her books will be available to buy and, as a special bonus, she will offer a limited number of free spirit card readings for anyone who purchases a book.

This free event will take place on November 6, 1-2pm.

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This year’s Annual Service of Remembrance will take place at Bodhyfryd on Sunday, November 10 starting at 10.55am.

It will be held at the Royal Welch Fusilier Memorial on Bodhyfryd on Sunday November 10 starting at 10.55am.

At 10.59 a bugler will sound the “Last Post” and the two minute silence will be observed.

You are invited to attend this very poignant event to remember those who fought and lost their lives during WW1, WW2 and subsequent conflicts.

The Order of Service is available to download and copies will also be available on the day.

The public are advised that barriers will be put in place at 10.30am at the following locations to allow the parade to pass safely and to secure the surrounding area:

• Chester Street (adjacent to the former Feathers pub)
• Holt Street (by the Welch Fusilier pub)
• Chester Road (near the Chester Road/Powell Road roundabout)

Access to the Bodhyfryd Car Park adjacent to Waterworld will therefore be available only until 10.30am.

Facilities will be available for elderly, infirm or disabled persons to follow the service from inside the Memorial Hall.

There will be no charges for parking in all council owned town centre car parks, except Tŷ Pawb, from 10am.

Armistice Day will be remembered on Monday, November 11 on Queen’s Square and the air raid siren will be sounded for this event at 11am.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend one or both memorials.

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As we prepare for the General Election on December 12 we’re asking you to make sure you’re registered to vote.

The deadline to register is Tuesday, November 26.

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Registering is really easy and there’s a very useful website that will take you through the process very quickly. You can find it here. All you need to have to hand is your national insurance number.

“Recently moved home or private renting?”

Research by the independent Electoral Commission showed that home movers are far less likely to be registered than those that have lived at the same address for a long time. 94% of people who have been at their property for more than sixteen years will be registered compared to 30% of people who have lived in an address for less than one year.

Private renters are also far less likely to be registered than those who own their property outright with 95% of home owners in Wales on the electoral register compared to 51% of private renters.

So to make sure you have your say on December 12 please register here now.

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So far, the response to our consultation on Shaping the Future of Wrexham’s Library Service has been strong.

But we would encourage anyone who hasn’t yet had the chance to put their views forward to have their say.

To take part in the consultation, you can complete the consultation survey online, or come to one of the upcoming roadshows, where you’ll have the chance to put questions to officers face-to-face.

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We’ve held a number of roadshows at each of our public libraries, along with other community venues, and have had more than 350 attendees so far.

The consultation closes on Saturday, November 30.

We’ve got more roadshows on the way at the upcoming venues:

• Canolfan Glyn Ceiriog, Glyn Ceiriog – 10am until noon. Wednesday, Nov 6.
• Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham – 11am until 2pm. Thursday, Nov 7.
• Brymbo Enterprise Centre – 10am until noon. Monday, Nov 11.
• Plas Madoc Leisure Centre, Plas Madoc – 5pm until 7pm. Tuesday, November 12.
• Rhostyllen, Mobile Library – 2pm until 4pm. Thursday, November 14.
• Holt, Mobile Library – 9.45am until noon. Friday, November 15.
• Caia Park Partnership, Caia Park – 11am until 1pm. Thursday, November 15.

Andrew Atkinson, Lead Member for Libraries, said: “Wrexham County Borough Council is facing its toughest financial challenges in living memory and we have some difficult decisions to make.

“Quite rightly, residents have been putting our proposals under the microscope, and council officers have appreciated the opportunity to meet people face to face to explain our ideas and suggestions.

“If you haven’t already, please read the Shaping the Future of Wrexham Library Service document and make sure that you take the opportunity to have your say.”

Shân Cooper, Libraries Lead, said: “Public Libraries are important, so it’s crucial that we hear from as many local people as possible.

“I am delighted that so many have filled in the consultation forms and come to our meetings, but there is still time for those who haven’t yet had the opportunity to have their say.

“I encourage as many people as possible to go online or pick up a paper copy of the consultation paper from their local library, and let us know what they think.”

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Halloween is the time of year when safety can sometimes take a back seat due to pressure from young ones for fancy dress or financial concerns meaning you are looking for a cheaper options.

We’re asking you to look carefully CE mark, which signifies the manufacturer’s guarantee that the products are safe, and some manufacturers now go further than just complying with the Toy Safety Directive. Items sold in the UK by a member of the British Retail Consortium are now likely to have been made to a higher standard of fire safety and are labelled with the words’this garment has undergone additional safety testing for flammability’.

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There are two new voluntary codes of practice introduced recently by the British Retail Consortium which have even more rigorous flammability standards than the CE mark. These requirements, endorsed by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), are in addition to the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and are made available for anyone to use. Good news for anyone wearing a Halloween product made to these standards. Many British supermarkets have signed up to stocking Halloween products that conform to these new measures.”

The Office for Product Safety and Standards campaign advises consumers to buy from a legitimate UK source when shopping online to ensure that the products comply with national safety standards.

Making sure your Halloween costume gives an authentic look for a ‘trick-or-treating’ outing but failing to consider safety standards can make for a frightening experience.

One aspect of Halloween costumes of particular concern, however, are wigs and face masks. The more rigorous requirements of the British Retail Consortium’s codes of practice do not cover these products.

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