The Madchester Experience live band recreate the iconic sounds of BRIT bands such as THE STONE ROSES, THE HAPPY MONDAYS, OASIS, BLUR, THE VERVE, THE FARM, EMF, THE CHARLATANS and many more…
Taking their audiences on a trip back to the 90’s indie era with the attitude and baggy fashion to boot.
Described as an energetic and authentic experience The Madchester Experience show immerses you in visual & musical ecstasy taking you on a nostalgic journey back to the 90’s with the use of music, film and fashion.
A word from Cllr Nigel Williams, Lead Member for Economy and Regeneration: “What a night for Wrexham. When you think the fantasy football dream can’t get any better, we throw probably the biggest celebration party in Wrexhams history with predictions of up to 40,000 attending to cheer on our champion Wrexham AFC men’s and women’s teams.
“I would like to pay special thanks to Wrexham councils events team who have worked tirelessly since the Boreham wood victory with the club and police to put this together in such a short time. I would also like to thank Wrexham councils streetscene team for clearing up after the big celebration and to the police and stewards for keeping everyone safe.
“The economic impact of last night to Wrexham is immeasurable. Speaking to the hospitality sector I know restaurants where booked up and celebratory drinks kept flowing all night from the pubs.
“The worlds press descended on Wrexham with all of the main UK stations in attendance and lots of press from our friends over seas in particular with interest from the USA and Canada. It’s predicted that the victory tour was viewed by several hundred million worldwide.
“We certainly know how to put a party on in Wrexham !!!”
Whether your Welsh language skills only stretch as far as ‘diolch,’ un,dau tri – or you are a fully fluent Welsh speaker, Hwb Cymraeg at this year’s Focus Wales will be an ideal opportunity to indulge in the Welsh language and culture.
On Thursday there will be cakes and a chat from 12, followed by the opportunity to learn some Welsh at 12.30, and a board games session all happening before local and international acts start to fill the venue with music.
Friday’s activities start at 10am with cake and a chat, followed by a further opportunity to learn Welsh and play board games, ahead of the musical acts taking to the stage in the afternoon.
Saturday is family day at Hwb Cymraeg with activities such as Ukulele session, Silent disco, and drama workshops planned for the entire family to enjoy.
As well as a busy timetable of events, a fully stocked bar and hot drinks will be available throughout the Festival inside the Hwb Cymraeg Teepee-making it an ideal venue to meet with friends, and make new contacts over the Focus Wales festival period.
Thanks in part to the success of the Wrexham AFC football club, there is a growing international knowledge of our culture, language and heritage – Hwb Cymraeg will be the focus of Welsh Culture, language and heritage over the weekend so come and soak up the atmosphere, or learn a little Welsh that you can use in your daily life or on social media.
Stephen Jones, Welsh Language Officer at Wrexham Council said: “I would like to thank all the organisation involved in the event including: Menter Iaith Fflint a Wrecsam, Mudiad Meithrin, Coleg Cambria, Focus Wales, Thatre Clwyd, Dysgu Cymraeg Gogledd Dwyrain and the Urdd.”
Young people from Wrexham’s Senedd yr Ifanc will be holding an “Eat Cake Day” on 15 May at the Victoria Young People’s Centre between 4.30 and 6.30. in aid of Hope House Hospice.
Additionally at PMLC it will allow access to these exclusive 60+ sessions
Monday 60+ Circuit Class 1.00-1.45pm,Wednesday 60+ Zumba Gold 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 60+ swim lesson 8.00-8.45pm, Thursday 60+ Circuit Class 1.30-2.15.
At the end of the 1 Month you will move to either Freedom Leisure 60+ or Plas Madoc 60+ Direct Debit Membership or any of their Monthly Direct Debit Membership/Annual Membership that you are eligible for (Please ask reception staff which is the best option for you when signing up)
Who can Apply?
The offer is open to new members, aged over 60, who has not held a membership with Freedom Leisure OR Plas Madoc Leisure Centre after 1/4/2022, with a focus on the inactive/least active.
Offer is available from the 2 of May 2023 (spaces are limited for this offer).
A requirement of this free Month is that you then follow this on by taking out a Membership with our Freedom Leisure Centres in Wrecsam or Plas Madoc Leisure Centre.
Please contact your local Freedom Leisure centre OR Plas Madoc Leisure Centre to sign up to this 60+ membership offer. You can also e mail Active60@wrexham.gov.uk with any queries.
Find out more about the support available to you at our information drop in session.
An unpaid carer is a person of any age who provides unpaid help and support to a relative, partner, friend or neighbour who can’t manage without the carers help.
Carers Week takes place 5th-11th June 2023. To celebrate, we are extending our usual unpaid carers café to include other organisations and Wrexham Council departments to give helpful, advice and information to unpaid carers.
The drop-in information session will take place on Tuesday, 6th June from 11am – 2pm in the Wellbeing Hub. If you are an unpaid carer and want some help, advice or just want to know what is available for you, just pop into the hub.
Cllr John Pritchard, Lead Member for Adult Social Care said; “Unpaid carers are the backbone of our society and they do an incredible job. I would encourage anyone who cares for a loved one to come to this drop in event as part of Carers Week and find out a bit more about the support that is available to them.”
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much needed support.
Tuesday, 6th June from 11am – 2pm, The Wellbeing Hub, Chester Street, Wrexham.
15 years in the making…and starting at 6.15pm on May 2nd a victory parade will leave the Racecourse car park for a tour of Wrexham.
The tour is to celebrate in the success of both the men’s and women’s teams. The men’s team secured promotion with a win over Boreham Wood on Saturday, and the women’s team secured promotion to the Adran Premier earlier this month.
Crowds are encouraged to spread themselves out along the parade route to ensure a good view of the busses and players.
Below is a description of the route taken to help with your decision making of where you want to stand:
1 The tour will start at Racecourse Ground – leaving at 6.15pm sharp
2 Turn left onto Crispin Lane (Where the new Welcome to Wrexham mural is located)
3 Turn left onto B5101 Stansty Road (In the direction of Ysgol Plas Coch)
5 Turn left at roundabout onto A541 Mold Road (heading past the Racecourse)
6 Straight onto A541 Regent Street (Past the train station and Post sorting office)
7 Turning left onto A5152 Grosvenor Road (Heading towards Rhosddu Road roundabout)
8 Straight onto A5152 Link Road (Towards the former Groves school)
9 Turn right at roundabout onto Chester Street (Past the War memorial towards Saith Seren)
10 Turn left onto Holt Street (Keeping the Fusillier on left)
11 Turn right onto Market Street (In front of Ty Pawb Market St Entrance)
12 Onto St George’s Crescent (Passing KFC on left and Wrexham Lager on Right)
13 Turn right towards Eagles Meadow (Loop around Eagles Meadow-clockwise)
14 Turn Right onto Salop Road (towards fountains)
14b Turn left at roundabout to stay on Salop Road (roundabout in front of fountains)
15 Turn Right onto Mount Street (Towards Nags Head)
16 Turn right at roundabout onto Yorke Street (towards Fat Boar/High St)
17 Turn left onto High Street (Direction away from Wynnstay)
18 Turn right onto Hope Street (Main shopping area)
19 Turn left onto Regent Street (Pedestrianised route before heading back along the road to Racecourse car park and end of parade)
Ahead of the parade, Wrexham AFC CEO Fleur Robinson said: “It’s been a huge effort by everybody, on the pitch and off it, and this is a great opportunity for us to thank for the community of Wrexham for their incredible support.
“We are looking forward to commemorating a truly memorable and record-breaking season together.”
Wrexham Council’s lead member for economy and re-generation Cllr Nigel Williams said:
“I’m sure that people will be out in large numbers to show their support for both successful Wrexham champion teams, it will be a fantastic momentous occasion for Wrexham. I would encourage everyone attending to spread themselves out along the entire route to get a good view of the parade.”
April is the Month of the Military child, which highlights the important role Service children play in the Armed Forces community.
It is a time to applaud Armed Forces families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome.
This Friday April 28th is ‘Purple Up’ day encourages schools to decorate with purple dandelion themed artwork, wear purple for school and raise money for the Armed Forces charity.
In recognition of ‘purple up’ day the Guildhall will be illuminated on Friday 28th April, to mark the day.
Armed Forces champion, Cllr Beverley Parry Jones said: “Wrexham has a long and proud history of supporting the armed forces, this Friday we will acknowledge the important role that young people play in the Armed Forces Community.”
Over the Autumn and Winter months and with the help of over 500 volunteers more than 10,000 trees have been planted across the county borough!
The work supports our Tree and Woodland strategy and a commitment to increase canopy cover in Wrexham. Funding from Woodland Trust Emergency Tree Fund, Trees for Cities and My Tree, Our Forest has supported this huge success and we thank them for their support.
Woodland habitats are threatened by numerous issues such as habitat loss and disease and we recognise the importance of safeguarding such vital habitat for people and wildlife.
Our tree planting schemes will create biodiverse wildlife corridors to allow for a variety of animals to navigate between habitats, which is increasingly important in urban areas. This is crucial to combatting the nature emergency that was declared for Wales as we respond to the effects of climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation.
It’s time we all fell in love with trees
Darren Williams, Chief Officer Environment and Technical, said, “There are many benefits to planting trees and woodlands that go beyond creating habitat for wildlife. Trees can support health and well-being, improve air quality, offer shade, prevent nutrient loss and soil erosion, improve water quality, and reduce the risk of flooding.
“Its time we all fell in love with trees because they offer so much to our quality of life. You can learn more about trees and woodlands throughout the Spring and Summer by joining us at our variety of events and activities across the County.”
Keep up to date on everything by signing up to the woodland pledge and joining the e- bulletin coming soon!
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 tax year to customers between 2 May and 15 June 2023.
Once customers receive their annual renewal pack they will have until 31 July 2023 to check the information is correct and notify HMRC of any changes to their circumstances which may affect their claim.
Tax credits help working families with targeted financial support, so it is important that people do not miss out on money they are entitled to.
There are two types of renewal packs:
if it has a red line across the first page and says ‘reply now’, customers will need to confirm their circumstances to renew their tax credits
if it has a black line across the first page and says ‘check now’, customers will need to check that their details are correct. If they are, they do not need to do anything and their tax credits will be automatically renewed
More than 500,000 tax credits customers will need to reply to HMRC by the deadline to confirm their circumstances for the 2023 to 2024 tax year, or risk having their payments stopped.
Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s Director-General for Customer Services, said, “Tax credits provide families with vital financial support, so it is important that customers look out for their renewal pack and renew by 31 July. For details on how to renew, search ‘manage my tax credits’ on GOV.UK.”
The renewal packs will be sent out in batches. HMRC is reminding customers who have not received theirs to wait until after 15 June before contacting HMRC about their pack.
Renewing online is quick and easy. Customers can log into GOV.UK to check the progress of their renewal, be reassured that it is being processed and know when they will hear back from HMRC. Customers choosing to use the HMRC app can:
renew their tax credits
update changes to their claim
check their tax credits payments schedule, and
find out how much they have earned for the year
If there is a change in a customer’s circumstances that could affect their tax credits claim, they must report the changes to HMRC. Circumstances that could affect tax credits payments include changes to:
living arrangements
childcare
working hours, or
income (increase or decrease)
By the end of 2024, tax credits will be replaced by Universal Credit. Customers who receive tax credits will receive a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) telling them when to claim Universal Credit. It is important that customers claim by the deadline shown in the letter to continue receiving financial support as their tax credits will end even if they decide not to claim Universal Credit. However, there is no need to wait for their transfer letter, and customers can apply to move to Universal Credit sooner, if it is right for them.
The government is offering Help for Households. Check GOV.UK to find out what cost of living support individuals could be eligible for.
Criminals use deadlines, like the one for tax credits renewals, to trick people who might be expecting to hear from HMRC into sharing their banking or other personal details. If a phone call, text or email is unexpected, do not give out private information or reply, and do not download attachments or click on links. It is ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests – only criminals will try to rush or panic people. HMRC is also warning people not to share their login details with anyone else. Visit GOV.UK for more information on how to report a scam or suspicious activity.
