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Town centre set for Singing Streets
Hot on the heels of the successful Food Festival there’s another huge event coming to the town centre this Saturday.
Wrexham Singing Streets will see over 25 choirs and over 1,000 performers singing in various venues across the town between 11am and 4pm. There’ll be something for all ages and there’s even signing choir performances.
There’ll be singing on Queen’s Square, Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham County Borough Museum, Lord Street, Eagles Meadow and Argyle Arch. There’ll also be a “mass sing” at 1.20pm when all choirs will assemble on Queens Square for a performance.
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Choirs include Fireflies, Fron Male Voice Choir, Brymbo Male Voice Choir, Cantorion Rhos, North Wales Opera Studio, Nightingales, Kaboodle, Bitsesize Children and Adults, Ysgol Bodhyfryd, Cor Clwyd, Dragon Song, Tenovus, Caldy Valley Singers, Wrexham County Youth Choir, Wrexham Singing Hands, Victoria School, Wrexham Rock 2, Salvation Army Songsters, Venus Voices, Wrexham Rock 3, Dee sign, Derwen on Tour, Cor Daw, Wrexham Community Choir, Swagg Cancer Support Choir and Mountain Harmony.
“Something for Everyone”
Lead Member for Economic Development, Cllr Terry Evans, said: “This event promises to have something for everyone and I’m sure the event will build on the success of the previous years. The organisers have done a great job and are to be congratulated for their hard work. I hope everyone takes the time to come and support what promises to be a fantastic day.”
You can check out what choirs will be singing and when here (link to be included when live)
The event is organised by local MP, Ian Lucas and Glyndŵr University along with John Jones Quality Acoustics, Wrexham Community Choir Volunteers, Gateway church and Wrexham Business Group CIC. It is sponsored by Wockhardt, Wrexham Crime Link, Hays Travel and Gateway Church.
You can check out their Facebook page here
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September 24, 2018
Nant Mill is magical…here’s a brief tour
Wrexham is full of great country parks but this one might just take the biscuit…
If you want to learn about the history of the Clwedog Valley, spend time with your family amongst splendid views or have a ramble through the woodlands – Nant Mill caters for all.
Here’s a short video to remind you how special Nant Mill is.
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September 21, 2018
Final call for entries to our Calendar Competition
The final countdown is on for entries to our Calendar Competition which ends on Sunday evening.
We’ve had an eventful year with lots of snow during the winter and lots of sun into the summer so we know you’ve got lots of photos that would make a perfect calendar entry!
Images eligible for submission can be taken at any time of the year by an amateur photographer but they must be of somewhere in the county borough. 13 images will be included in the 2019 Calendar – one for the front cover and one for each month of the year. Please bear in mind the size of the images printed will be 295mm x 295mm and images should be cropped to this size or large enough to be cropped to this size.
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Once again there’s no prize but the winning entries will receive a copy of the 2019 Wonders of Wrexham as a thank you and all profits from Calendar sales will be donated to the Mayor’s Charity Fund.
The Mayor, Cllr Andy Williams, said: “It’s almost time for the judging so please make sure you’ve entered your favourite shots taken over the last 12 months. We have some beautiful scenery and iconic architecture and I’m sure there’s loads of shots out there just waiting to be entered.”
You can also enter as many images as you wish which should be sent to calendar@wrexham.gov.uk
Good luck!
Terms and conditions apply. You can see them here.
Check out the original article below:
https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/entries-now-open-for-our-2019-wonders-of-wrexham-calendar/
Here’s last year’s winners:
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September 21, 2018
FOCUS Wales announce Gruff Rhys show at new venue The Live Rooms, Wrexham
Front man of legendary Welsh band Super Furry Animals and Mercury Nominated outfit Neon Neon, Gruff Rhys will play a special full band show at The Live Rooms, Wrexham on Friday, December 7.
The show follows the release of Babelsberg earlier this year – Gruff’s fifth solo album, and his first record release on Rough Trade Records since 2007’s classic Candylion.
The album’s ten tracks were initially recorded in early 2016 in a whirlwind three day session. The band he gathered for the record were his regular drummer Kliph Scurlock (ex-Flaming Lips) and multi-instrumentalists Stephen Black (Sweet Baboo) and Osian Gwynedd.
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Over the course of Babelsberg’s forty something minutes, Gruff manages to perfectly document our troubled and troubling times with humour, grace and always addictive melody. In a career that’s spanned three decades, two languages, multiple bands, offshoots, collaborations and one boundless imagination, Babelsberg is arguably Gruff’s finest set of songs to date.
As if releasing a new album isn’t enough, Gruff Rhys recently made his debut at Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a run of eight sold out shows, and will be extensively touring the US, Europe, and the UK, before appearing in Wrexham with his full band on Friday 7^th December.
Tickets are on sale via focuswales.com/tickets
The council supports FOCUS Wales, helping to establish Hwb Cymraeg – the Welsh language element of the festival – over the past two years, promoting Welsh language and culture to an international audience
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September 21, 2018
Former Mayor’s charity cheque handover
We know there’s a lot that takes place in Wrexham which wouldn’t happen without the tireless efforts of fundraisers and volunteers.
A former Mayor of Wrexham, who served in the role for two years running, has paid thanks to their hard work with a cheque handover.
Cllr John Pritchard, the former Mayor of Wrexham who served in the role in 2016/17 and 2017/18 raised funds for a number of Mayor’s Charities during his time as Mayor.
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Recently, Cllr Pritchard handed final cheques to his five chosen charities, rounding off the last of the fundraising work during his term.
The five charities in receipt of cheques were The Lauren Brown Fund, Dymanic, Blood Bikes Wales, Nightingale House Hospice and the Besti Cadwaladr Wrexham Renal Comfort Fund. The charities were presented with a donation of £1,130 each.
Representatives from each of the charities joined Cllr Pritchard for a small reception in the Mayor’s Parlour.
Cllr Pritchard said: “I was very pleased to be able to hand over the final cheques to each of my chosen charities, and am very grateful to my successor as Mayor, Cllr Andy Williams, for use of the parlour for the reception.
“I know all those who were in attendance were very pleased to attend the reception, and I hope those amounts donated will help them each to continue in their vital work.”
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September 21, 2018
Get kicked into touch!
Are you looking for a fun way to keep fit now the winter’s on the way?
Have you ever considered getting into rugby, but didn’t fancy the scrapes and bruises?
Our Active Wrexham team is hosting a series of women’s touch-rugby sessions at Queensway Leisure Centre, Wrexham, every Monday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
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The no-contact games on offer include simple circuits, rugby rounders and walking rugby.
The weekly course runs until November, and anyone interested is welcome to jump in at any time.
The course takes place as part of Get Out, Get Active – a women-focused series of activity and fitness sessions.
First sessions are free, with a cost of £2 per session thereafter.
Cllr Andrew Atkinson, Lead Member for Youth Services and Anti-Poverty, with responsibility for Leisure, said: “This series of activities would be ideal for any women who might want to take out in something as high-octane and energetic as rugby, but without all of the associated bumps, scrapes and bashes.
“Anyone interested should certainly get in touch with Active Wrexham.”
To book, or for any other enquiries, contact the Active Wrexham team by phone on 07976581243 or by e-mail at activewrexham@wrexham.gov.uk.
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September 21, 2018
Remembering our greatest tragedy…Gresford Colliery disaster
Picture the scene…
It’s a Friday evening on September 21, 1934. 266 men are descending into the Dennis section of the Gresford colliery to begin their shift. It’s particularly busy as many of them are ‘doubling up’ so they’ll be free to watch the Wrexham match on Saturday afternoon. Sadly, only 6 of them shall return.
At 2:08am Saturday morning (September 22), an explosion tore through the colliery, killing countless miners in the process.
Edward Williams, Engine Attendant at the Dennis recalled: “It came nearer like thunder and then the place was all black. You couldn’t see anything.”
‘Just like hell’
Over 200 rescue workers were sent down in an effort to rescue the miners. All they recovered were 11 bodies – three of them belonging to the first rescue team. One of the rescuers described that mine as being ‘just like hell’.
Once news reached town, crowds began to gather around the mine – women and children waiting for loved ones who will never return.
After 40 hours of toiling it became clear to the rescuers that there was nobody alive left to save, so they decided to close the shafts at 6pm Sunday afternoon.
The aftermath
The Gresford Colliery disaster was one of Wrexham’s greatest tragedies…but what is often overlooked is the aftermath of the disaster and the effect it had on the victims’ families and fellow workers. The explosion left 200 widowed, 800 fatherless and 1,600 jobless.
This was in a time where women weren’t provided with the same opportunities as men. Losing a husband left more than a grieving widow…it left a widow with the responsibility of providing for herself and her children without a source of income.
The rest of the men employed at the mine were forced to look for other jobs – often to no avail. The future seemed bleak for Wrexham; survival alone would become a struggle for many. It would be six months until the mine re-opened.
The tragedy became national headline news and even received recognition from the King. Word travelled about the struggling families and a relief fund was established to aid those in need. More than £550,000 was raised in total, however the lives lost could never be replaced.
Remembering, 84 years on…
This year marks 84 years since the 266 men and boys lost their lives.
The annual memorial service to mark the Gresford Colliery Disaster takes place on Saturday, September 22 at 11am at the Miner’s Wheel Memorial, Bluebell Lane, Pandy. This is a short informal service, which everyone is welcome to attend.
Also, if you would like to find out more about this tragic event, it’s worth paying a visit to Wrexham Museum.
Wrexham will always remember…
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September 21, 2018
Enjoy stories of Wales’ mythic past on Halloween
You might have heard of our current Land of Legends exhibition, on display at Wrexham Museum until Saturday, November 3.
As part of the exhibition, the museum will host a storyteller recounting tales from Wales’ oldest legends, in the tradition of the great Welsh bards.
Local storyteller Fiona Collins will lead children’s storytelling sessions at Wrexham Museum on Wednesday, October 31, immersing children in the magical world of the Mabinogion – a collection of unique Welsh folk tales.
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A session will take place for children aged five years and under from 11am until 11.40am, with a second session for children aged six and older from 3.30pm until 4.30pm.
As well as fitting into the suitably mythical backdrop provided by Halloween, the event will also provide parents with a great way of keeping their children entertained during the winter half term.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry costs £2.50 per child and £2 per adult, with free entry for children younger than one years of age.
Limited spaces are available, and pre-booking is required.
To book, just call in to Wrexham Museum on Regent Street, or call on 01978 297460.
Wales’ legendary past brought to life
Elsewhere in the Land of Legends exhibition, books, paintings, drawings, animation and costume will bring alive the mythical world of Welsh legends.
Margaret Jones’s original illustrations for Gwyn Thomas’s 1984 update of the Mabinogion are a highlight of the exhibition sparking the imagination and an interest in the Wales that existed a thousand or so years ago.
Look out for some legendary costumes, produced by the Museum’s Knit and Stitch group, for both adults and children to try on!
Making Wrexham a ‘gateway’ to Welsh heritage
Councillor Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety, said: “It is great to see Wrexham Museum’s partnership with the National Library of Wales bringing another exhibition packed full of medieval and modern treasures to Wrexham.
“This exhibition is one of the many cultural activities happening across the county borough proving that Wrexham is the gateway to Wales’s heritage for locals and tourists alike.”
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September 19, 2018
The future of our heritage? Time to have your say
NOTE: This consultation is now closed
How can we look after our heritage…and get the best from it?
We’d like to know what you think.
Our heritage is our story. The buildings, landmarks, objects, people – they’re all unique and irreplaceable.
They provide many of us with a sense of identity in Wrexham, and represent the sum of our experience through the ages – the things we’ve done, the difference we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned (and the ones we haven’t).
Heritage is also hugely important to our economy. In Wales, the sector supports close to 40,000 jobs and generates £749m a year.
It’s also one of the reasons North Wales is a top visitor destination (it was recently cited by Lonely Planet as the fourth best place to visit in the world).
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Different times
Wrexham Council published its last heritage strategy in 2005. But pressure on public spending in recent years has forced some tough decisions, with the closure of museums at Minera, Bersham Ironworks and Bersham Heritage Centre.
So these are different times, and we need a different plan to take us forward.
We think our new strategy will help us create a sector that effectively utilises heritage for the good of the economy. And more importantly, helps the county borough look after its past…so everyone can enjoy it.
But before we adopt the new plan, we want to know what you think. So take 10 minutes or so to have a read, and fill-in our questionnaire.
Have your say
Councillor Hugh Jones, Lead Member for People, said: “Heritage helps define us as individuals, as a community, and as a nation. It’s also an important part of the economy in Wales, supporting jobs and investment.
“Our heritage in Wrexham comes in many forms – from castles, stately homes and former coal mines, to the words and objects from the past that are cared for in our museums.
“It’s important we look after our heritage, so please take a look at our new strategy and tell us what you think. If we want to get the most from our past, we need a good plan for the future.”
The consultation is open until Monday, October 15, 2018.
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Note that paper copies of the consultation are available at Wrexham Museum and local libraries.
The draft strategy will be presented to the council’s Executive Board later this year for formal adoption.
September 19, 2018
Alyn Waters Cafe – next step
We recently asked visitors to Alyn Waters Cafe for their views on how it should be run in the future after it was agreed to review the service as part of the budget process earlier this year.
Many of you took part and we’ve now put together a service spec for what could happen in the future – based on what you’ve told us.
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You can join staff for a cup of tea and a chat about this spec and tender process and find how to get involved in the evaluation at an informal event to be held in the Cafe meeting room. It takes place on Monday 24 September between 11am and 1pm in the Cafe meeting room.
The cafe is owned by our Environment Department and Adult Social Care have, for a number of years, run it by providing work opportunities to their clients.
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September 19, 2018