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Take a look at some of the improvements in the town centre…
You probably know about the Streetscene works going on in Wrexham town centre.
They’re just the first part of a number of works we’ve got planned for the town centre, with £420,000 in investment planned to improve paving and street furniture in the heart of the town.
A lot of the first stage of works – which covers Queen Street, Hope Street and the High Street – has been finished.
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We’re just a few weeks away from completing the first stage in its entirety – here’s an update of what’s been put in place so far.
The footway areas running alongside the shops are nearly finished, with contractors now hard at work on the central carriageways – the paved “road” running through the street.

Landscaped areas on Hope Street at the junction with Queen Street have been re-paved, and once the carriageway is finished, we’ll then move on to installing new railings, seating, litter bins and planters.
Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “We’re very grateful to the public, shopkeepers and businesses for their patience during this first stage of work in Wrexham Town Centre.
“The updated streetscape is already looking brighter, and the further addition of street furniture will help to brighten the overall appearance of that part of town.”
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October 12, 2018
Enjoy reading in Welsh? Fancy winning a cash prize?
Then this competition could be for you!
Wrexham Library service in conjunction with Cymdeithas Owain Cyfeiliog has launched a new Welsh Book Reading Challenge for 2018.
The challenge is to read five Welsh books between October and the end of December this year.
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The books can be of any genre and the challenge is also open to Welsh learners.
To enter, you will need to complete the Reading Record card which is available from your local library. All completed cards will be put into a prize draw to win the prize of £80 in cash (thanks to a donation by Cymdeithas Owain Cyfeiliog the Welsh Literary Society, who meet at Wrexham Library).
The meeting will be announced at the January meeting of the society.
For more information about Wrexham Libraries or to become a member of Wrexham Libraries visit the website.
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October 12, 2018
Ever wondered what happens to your garden and food waste when you recycle?
It all seems so simple…put your bins out on the correct morning…the wagons come and take everything away…take the bins back in…job done!
But have you ever wondered what happens to your waste after this point? I mean, you’ve taken time to sort it all out. It seems a shame not to know what happens next…
We decided to take a look at what happens to your ‘green’ waste when it gets recycled correctly.
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What happens to my garden and food waste?
Your green bin (garden) and kerbside caddy (food) contents are taken to the In-vessel Composting Unit on Wrexham Industrial Estate.
There it gets turned into a compost which is then taken to the Household Waste Recycling Centres where you can collect it for free…so it really is worth your while to recycle – you can get free compost!
Some of the compost also gets used for landscaping projects and landfill restoration.
Sorry, you’ve lost me…In-vessel Composting Unit?
Yep, or IVC to the peeps in the know 😉
Basically, In-vessel composting is the process in which the garden and food waste is sorted and shredded leading up to it becoming compost.
After the sorting and shredding, it gets transferred to a composting system for treatment. The processed compost is transferred to Chester where it receives further treatment.
This gets us to the completed product, which achieves the BSI PAS 100 accreditation…this means it’s a fully recovered material and no longer waste.
And what if I didn’t recycle it correctly?
If you put any of these materials in the wrong bin, they simply won’t get the chance to be recycled into compost and could potentially contaminate other recyclable materials.
It really is a case of creating something out of nothing…so next time you’ve got a pile of potato peelings or conifer cuttings, try to recycle them correctly.
It’s almost like a green waste ‘circle of life’ 🙂
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October 11, 2018
300 artworks, 180 artists, 64 days – Welcome to the Wrexham Open…
This weekend sees the opening of North East Wales leading open art exhibition, the Wrexham Open – and we’re planning to open it in style!
If your not familiar with Wrexham’s thriving arts scene then this will be the perfect chance to come and see what it’s all about!
Over the last few months, hundreds of amateur and professional artists from the local area and as far afield as Rotterdam and Berlin have been submitting and sending artworks in, ready to be put on display at Tŷ Pawb and Undegun – the two venues that will be co-hosting the exhibition.
The result is a staggeringly diverse collection of works which incorporate all sorts of styles and colours and textures. This needs to be seen to be believed!
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A grand opening
The exhibition will open to the public on Friday October 10 at 4.30pm at a free opening event.
The event will take place across both venues and will feature an LED lantern lit walk from Tŷ Pawb to Undegun.
There’s a range of prizes to be awarded on the night, including the Judges Prize of £1,000; a £1,000 prize for Socially Engaged Practice; the Lens-Based Media prize of £500; the Young Person’s Prize of £500 and the People’s Prize of £250.
Entries will be judged by Thomas Dukes, curator of Open Eye Gallery at Liverpool; Rabab Gazoul, founding co-director of Gentle/Radical, Cardiff; and Simon Job, winner of the 2017 Wrexham Open.
The plan for the night
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4.30pm Meet & greet, refreshments. LED lantern making (open to all ages)
5.30pm Welcome speeches
6.45pm Lantern walk from Tŷ Pawb to Undegun
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7.00pm – Drop-in badge making, ‘alternative open’
7.30pm – Prize announcements
8.00pm – After party;
“A showcase of talent”
If you can’t make the opening event, don’t worry, the exhibition will be on right up until December 16 and is free to view so you’ll have plenty of chances to come and have a look.
There will also be all sorts of events, workshops and activities for all ages taking place while the exhibition is running. Keep an eye on the Tŷ Pawb website for further announcements
Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety, said: “The Wrexham Open is a very popular event in Wrexham’s arts calendar, and I’m very pleased that this year’s Open will be hosted between both Tŷ Pawb and Undegun at the same time.
“The Wrexham Open provides an excellent opportunity for amateur and budding artists to pit their work against that of seasoned professionals, and it’s an excellent showcase of some of the talented artists we have here in Wrexham.”
The 2018 Wrexham Open Exhibition is hosted by Tŷ Pawb and Undegun, Wrexham, with the support of Wrexham County Borough Council, THIS Project, East Street Arts and the Arts Council of Wales.
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October 11, 2018
Guildhall front will light up in support of national charity
You may see a change to the front of the Guildhall if you walk through Llwyn Isaf during the evenings this week.
The balcony of the Guildhall will be lit in pink and blue throughout the week, as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, which runs from October 9 to October 15.
A collaboration between more than 60 charities across the UK, Baby Loss Awareness Week is held to raise awareness about the key issues affecting those who have experienced pregnancy loss or baby death in the UK.
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More details on the week, and the support organisations involved, is available on the Baby Loss Awareness Week website.
Cllr Mark Pritchard, Leader of Wrexham Council, said: “The loss of children is, of course, an incredibly traumatic experience, and we wanted to give a sign of our support to all those who may have lost a child as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.”
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October 10, 2018
First World War Commemorations – what’s happening?
As you’ll know, 2018 is an especially important year in the commemoration of the First World War, marking 100 years since the end of the war.
Commemoration events, providing an insight into the history of the war and remembering all those who served, will be taking place nationwide and Wrexham is no exception.
A series of events will be held throughout Wrexham to mark the end of the First World War, in the days leading up to and after Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.
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Events will include theatre performances, film screenings, concerts, dances, exhibitions and much more.
For more information, take a look at the booklet we’ve put together featuring the date and time of all events by clicking this link, or the image below.
Cllr David Griffiths, Armed Forces Champion for Wrexham Council, said: “I know that as a town, Wrexham has an incredible respect for the armed forces, and we have a very strong sense of our civic history and the important role people from the area played during the First World War.
“I’m sure there will be many people out there who are not only eager to commemorate all those who served during the First World War, but also learn more about the war and what life was like in Wrexham during that time.
“I would encourage anyone keen to pay their respect and learn more about that past to attend some of the events organised, and would also like to thank all of those organisations who have worked incredibly hard in ensuring these events were arranged.”
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October 10, 2018
Who inspires you? Who can Wales be proud of? Nominate them now!
Is there someone who inspires you?
The St David’s Awards recognise good deeds and achievements of individuals and groups who have had a positive impact across Wales.
Celebrate them by nominating your everyday Saint! You only have until Tuesday October 16 to nominate, so don’t miss out.
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The St David’s Awards are the National Awards of Wales who recognise inspirational people.
Nominees don’t have to be UK citizens or live in Wales but they must have a meaningful link to Wales. The finalists and winners are decided by the First Minister of the Welsh Government and his advisors.
Each year there are nine St David’s Awards, the first eight of which are nominated by the public.
The categories are:
- Bravery
- Citizenship
- Culture
- Enterprise
- Innovation, Science and Technology
- International
- Sport
- Young Person
- First Minister’s Special Award
The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, October 16, so you need to be quick!
To read more about the awards and submit a nomination visit the website
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October 10, 2018
PHOTOS: Young and old celebrate Older People’s Day at Tŷ Pawb
Hundreds of people flocked to Tŷ Pawb on Monday, October 1 to celebrate International Older People’s Day.
Organised by our Adult Social Care team, events took place throughout the day including a ‘TOY’ session which brought together toddlers and older people, a gentle exercise class, poetry bingo and even a flash mob!
Take a look at these great photographs which capture the mood of the day perfectly…

Find out about more events that are happening at Tŷ Pawb here
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October 10, 2018
Changes to Disability Services
Planned improvements to our Day and Improvement Disability Services are on the way.
You might have already heard about them – either in the press, or from ourselves.
Today, our Executive Board voted to approve proposed changes to these services, which means our Adult Social Care department can now start work on putting the changes in place.
There will also be an update on the changes in six months’ time.
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The service is split across a number of different projects, including:
- Le Cafe – a cafe at the Cunliffe Resource Centre, Rhosddu.
- Coverall – a laundry service in Rhosymedre
- PAT – a portable appliance testing service for buisinesses
- The cafe service at Alyn Waters Country Park
Why are these changes needed?
We wrote a piece last week which provides information on the changes, and why they’re needed, in some detail – you can find that article here.
In that piece, we noted that the services needed to change for a number of reasons, including:
- Making sure that we meet the current and future needs of service users.
- Meeting the requirements of the Social Services Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
- Developing sustainable, long-term opportunities for individuals.
- Improving the delivery of the service in the most cost effective way
What happens next?

We have worked alongside individuals, carers, families and other stakeholders to co-produce the design for the café service at Alyn Waters Café and how it will meet the needs of people it will support going forward.
A co production/ person-centered approach is very important, involving people with care and support needs and their carers when we design any new provision. It will be important to have this approach as we look at how social services will need to make changes going forward.
How will you help people through?
We will work with individuals, their families and carers to manage changes.
Support workers will work closely with individuals, their families and where required advocates so that they can identify their strengths and abilities and identify alternative ways to meet their outcomes. People will be supported through any changes and after changes have taken place offering reassurance of continuity.
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October 9, 2018
Ysgol Clywedog goes business class
NEST Cymru, British Gas and Ysgol Clywedog…not really names that you would expect to hear together.
However, they have all joined together as part of the Business Class programme, working to give young people the best life chances.
The programme gives schools the chance to work with businesses to make sure that the curriculum they deliver and the way they are run gives pupils the chance to understand and experience the world of business and give them skills that will impact their future.
To do this they use ‘The Four Pillars’ – four different areas that mean the pupils and staff can get the most out of it.
Leadership and governance – this is the pillar that gives the school the chance to make the most of business planning and develop new skills. Business leaders can sit on the school’s board of governors and share training sessions and management tools.
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The curriculum – this pillar looks at raising achievement with support across many subjects including numeracy, literacy, IT, STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and the Welsh Baccalaureate. For example, if the aim was to increase the number of girls taking up STEM subjects for GCSE and beyond, they could be given projects the show them how these subjects would be relevant to real life outside school.
Enterprise and employability – this step offers support to pupils so that they are ready for the workplace. Problems to address may include lack of aspiration or gaps in key skills like problem solving, communication or leadership. This programme will look at providing things like work placements, mentoring particular pupil groups, acting as role models and running workshops and challenges to improve employability skills.
Wider issues – Finally, the business and school will work together on any other issues that are relevant to the school. This could be attendance, parental engagement or smoking culture. Support may come in the form of attending parents’ evenings or primary school transition days, or providing workshops on health and wellbeing.
Overall, this programme works with the school to meet the pupils’ specific needs and improve their understanding of the world of work and their awareness of career choices, and improve their employability skills.
Head teacher, Matthew Vickery, said ‘We are really glad to be part of this project and to have teamed up with NEST Cymru and British Gas. We are already planning the first events for this year and look forward to the partnership and the opportunity it brings.’
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October 8, 2018