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We’re pleased to report that 13 organisations have expressed their interest in becoming a “warm place” this winter with help from the Warm Places Grant.

Their applications will be processed as quickly as possible in order to increase the number of places where people can keep warm and access help and advice available this winter.

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Cllr David A Bithell, Chair of the Cross Party Cost of Living Group, said, “These are very difficult times for businesses, residents and families across the county borough and the Cost of Living Group is doing everything it can to ensure we’re providing the support and advice where its needed most.

“”The Warm Places Fund applications will be processed soon to ensure they can open their doors to residents.

“Please make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to.”

Claim what’s yours

Adviceline Cymru is a Welsh Government funded initiative that can help you find out what benefits you can claim to ensure you “Claim What’s Yours.”

You can get in touch with one of their advisors by calling the free helpline on 0808 250 5700 or visit their website where you can find out more about getting support. Their line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Food Partnership Funding

We’re also applying for over £90,000 from the Welsh Government Funding for Cross-Sector Food Partnership.

The funding will be used to employ a “Food Partnership Coordinator” to bring together local food systems, organisations including community food initiatives and an action plan as a Food Partnership to ensure sustainable food supplies and ensure healthy diets which will see less food waste.

Telephoning Vulnerable Tenants

Over recent weeks our Housing Estate Officers have been busy telephoning over 2,000 vulnerable and elderly tenants to offer support and help where available.

If  you are a tenant and struggling with the cost of living at the moment please get in touch with your Housing Estate Office who will be able to help wherever they can.

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The popular Victorian Christmas Market returns on Wednesday (07.12.19) and is set to be the biggest ever.

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Over 100 stalls will sell a host of festive treats and gifts alongside Victorian Street entertainers and a traditional carousel.

It will stretch from Queens Square to St Giles’ Church and promises to be a fantastic event.

It opens at noon and will be open until 8pm.

There’s also free parking in city centre council run car parks after 11am except Ty Pawb. Usual parking time limits will apply.

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Tŷ Pawb’s popular Comedy Night is back for a Christmas Special on Friday 16 December.

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There’s a great line-up of top touring comedians including:

• Welsh comedian Anna Thomas, winner of BBC New Comedy Award 2021
• Sully O’Sullivan – International headliner from New Zealand
• Kevin Caswell Jones (compere)

Plus more acts on the night 🙂

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The bar will be open from 7.30 with the first act at 8.00

Tickets cost £10 and you can grab yours now at Eventbrite

Age 16+

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Saturday 10th December – join us for a day of fabulous festive treats, including:

Makers Market featuring a diverse range of makers from ceramics, textiles, woodwork, homewares, jewellery, glass and printmaking and affordable art showcase and sell their fabulous wares. 🙂

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Live Christmas music with The Jazz Spot Trio and Delta Academy Ladies Choir – Wrexham

The Tŷ Pawb Open exhibition – featuring works by over 150 artists, most are for sale! FREE entry. 🤩

Plus the usual amazing food, drink and gift ideas from our Market and Food Court.

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For more information about Tŷ Pawb’s Christmas events visit www.typawb.wales/whatson.

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Join us for a jolly Christmas celebration with craft activities, games and dancing!

Dressing up is strongly encouraged, we want to see lots of elves, angels, reindeer and snowfolk – we’ll even have prizes for the best homemade costumes! Plus, we’ll have a buffet of snacks to help yourself to and a post-box to send your letters to Sion Corn!

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Tickets are offered on a pay what you can basis. Places are limited, please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

This party is most suitable for ages 3 to 11. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

December 17, 4pm – 6pm

Book here

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We’d like to say a massive thank you to Chapter Court who have kindly sponsored our Christmas Tree this year.

Cllr Nigel Williams, Lead Member for Economy and Regeneration, said, “The Christmas Tree looks amazing this year and visitors old and young enjoy stopping and taking it in as part of their festive shopping. On behalf of the Council and visitors to the town centre I say a huge thank you for your support of our city centre.

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Carl Turner, from Chapter Court said: “It’s a huge privilege to be able to sponsor the tree this year – we know how much joy this brings to the people of Wrexham. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Chapter Court in the very near future!”

The tree is on Queens Square within easy distance of the shops and markets.

Don’t forget there’s free parking after 11am in all town centre council run car parks except Tŷ Pawb.

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From today all poultry and captive birds in Wales are to be housed indoors to protect them from Avian Infuenza.

That means that all our chickens and ducks at Tŷ Mawr Country Park will be moved indoors away from wild birds and visitors.

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Strict measures to prevent the virus from entering their housing will be in place to ensure there is minimum risk from wild birds or humans.

Visitors to the park can be assured that the birds will all be well looked after and will be back out enjoying their beautiful surroundings as soon as the threat of bird flu is over.

Other animals at the park remain unaffected and there’s lots of animals such as llamas, sheep, rabbits and guinea pigs so visitors can still make the most of their visit.

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1000’s of illegal disposable vape products have been seized in Wrexham. Trading Standards Officers from the Council’s Public Protection Service have removed illegal vaping products from sale at various retailers across the Borough.

For good health reasons, the sale of nicotine containing vapes (most do contain nicotine) are controlled by laws restricting strength and size of products and it is illegal to sell vapes containing more than 20mg/ml of nicotine and that contain more than 2ml of liquid. It is also illegal to sell vape products that do not carry health warnings.

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Vaping is endorsed by health professionals as an effective method for quitting smoking and the evidence is that it works. However, there are concerns that non-smokers are taking to vaping and that some of these are children attracted by cool looking products available in a range of attractive sounding flavours.

The availability of illegal products of the kind seized adds to the problem.

Enquiries relating to seized vapes are continuing. Retailers are being advised about legal requirements and to only buy products from reputable wholesalers. Those who repeatedly break the law or ignore the advice risk prosecution as well as forfeiting illegal products seized.

Trading Standards and Licensing Lead, Roger Mapleson said, “It’s really important to understand that while nicotine containing vape products can be very effective for smokers trying to quit tobacco smoking.

“It is concerning that we have this problem of super strength and super size illegal products on the market. In addition the products are attractively packaged, come in a range of attractive sounding flavours and are powerfully marketed on social media.

“We do have serious concerns for non-smokers, especially children, being attracted to these products and becoming addicted to nicotine. The clear message is, if you don’t smoke then don’t vape”

The law also makes it illegal to sell nicotine containing vape products to anyone under 18. If you are aware of any retailer selling to children or selling illegal vapes you can report to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Services on: 0808 223 1133 (English) or 0808 223 1144 (Welsh).

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