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  • Playwork Project 2022/23 – why not try them out this summer holiday?

    Playwork Project 2022/23 – why not try them out this summer holiday?

    If you make your way down to a playwork project this summer, your children are in for a lot of fun!

    Den building, go-kart making, arts & crafts, toys, sports equipment, scooters etc as well as opportunities to try out hammers, saws & nails, build small fires to toast marshmallows/ campfire cooking, waterslides and more…playwork projects have it all.

    AND all the sessions are free and there’s no need to book.

    Here is the list of projects available in 2022/23:

    Abenbury
    11am-1pm
    Tuesday & Thursday at Pentre Maelor (at the play end)

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    Brymbo
    11am-1pm
    Monday & Tuesday at Cheshire View
    Wednesday at Lamberton View Play Area
    Thursday & Friday at Cae Merfyn, Tanyfron

    Caia
    Run 2 sessions a week throughout the year at Gwenfro Valley
    (Monday and Friday 2-4pm during holidays)

    Cefn & Acrefair
    11am-1pm
    Monday & Wednesday at Plas Kynaston Park (next to the library)
    Friday on the Acrefair School field

    Coedpoeth
    2pm-4pm
    Tuesday & Thursday at the Adwy Field

    Gwersyllt
    2pm-4pm
    Monday & Tuesday at Pendine Park
    Wednesday & Thursday at Bradley Fields
    Friday at New Road, Summerhill

    Offa
    2pm-4pm
    Tuesday & Wednesday at Bryncabanau
    Thursday at Bellevue
    Friday at Little Vownog

    Rhos & Johnstown
    2pm-4pm
    Monday & Tuesday at Morton Circle (Johnstown)
    Wednesday at Bryn y Brain
    Thursday & Friday in Ponciau Park

    Rhostyllen
    10am-1pm
    Tuesday to Friday on the fields behind the Parish Hall

    Sessions are most suitable for 5-12 year olds, but all ages are welcome. Under 5s must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Parents are welcome to stay if they wish. Children over 5 are able to attend independently, but we require a registration form to be completed by an adult at the 1st session they attend.

    Sessions vary depending on the site, the weather and what the children want to do that day. Sessions usually get messy so we recommend old clothing and dressing suitably for the weather. All our sessions are outdoors and most do not have access to toilet facilities.

    Play sessions are not a substitute for childcare and it’s the parent’s responsibility to make arrangements with their child regarding pick up/permissions to leave site etc.

    If children require additional support to access the sessions, we offer the inclusion project. Forms can be completed online for this service & a member of the team will be in touch with the family to arrange support. https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/childrens-social-care/play-and-youth-support-team

    Pay for your green bin to be emptied 2022/23.

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  • Our waste collections will start at 6am tomorrow (19.7.22)

    Our waste collections will start at 6am tomorrow (19.7.22)

    Our waste collections will start at 6am tomorrow (19.7.22), rather than 7:30am.

    This will help our crews avoid the hottest times of the day.

    If your waste is due for collection tomorrow (19.7.22), please put your bins/boxes/bags out tonight if possible. Collections may be suspended if the weather becomes too hot for our teams.

    If your collection is missed, please be patient while we work to complete collections as quickly as possible.

    Thank you.

    Take care in the extreme heat

  • Anti Social Behaviour Awareness Week – Find out how it’s tackled

    Anti Social Behaviour Awareness Week – Find out how it’s tackled

    As part of Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week we’re inviting you to an event at Tŷ Pawb on Thursday 21st July between 12pm and 2pm when members of the Community Safety Partnership will be present to show you what we do here in Wrexham to reduce incidences of ASB.

    The Community Safety Partnership is made up of representatives from ourselves, North Wales Police, Betsi Cadwaladr University health Board, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Wales Probation. The partnership also includes representatives from third sector voluntary organisations.

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    As a general rule when ASB is reported as being a problem interventions will always be offered to try to remedy problem behaviour. But if this isn’t taken up then there’s lots of legislation that the partnership can, and has used.

    These interventions have included Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO’s), Community Protection Warnings and Notices (CPN’s) against offenders, Closure Orders on properties and Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO’s) in hotspot locations.

    Victims of persistent anti-social behaviour (ASB) have the right to request a case review in certain circumstances. The Community Trigger is a tool used to review specific cases. Its aim is to make sure that appropriate levels of enforcement and support are either in place, or have been considered.

    Any person who has reported three incidents of anti-social behaviour within a six month period can raise a Community Trigger and request a case review for consideration. You can read more about this here.

    Cllr Paul Roberts, Lead member for Partnerships and Community Safety, said, “Anti Social Behaviour can cause residents and visitors to feel uncomfortable or sometimes even intimidated when it takes place.

    “I encourage everyone who is able to go along to this event to see what goes on in the background when it’s reported, how it’s being tackled and how to report it so appropriate action can be taken.”

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  • Kick off the Summer of Fun with a free gym membership

    Kick off the Summer of Fun with a free gym membership

    Are you aged 17-24?

    Do you live near Plas Madoc?

    If your answer to both is ‘yes’, you could be eligible for a free gym membership for the summer.

    Membership at Plas Madoc means access to the pool and gym to improve your fitness over the summer holiday. You can start your free membership now and it will be valid until September 30.

    Renew your green bin for 2022/23 now – collections begin from September!

    All you need to check your eligibility is your postcode. So…if you’re aged between 17 and 24 call or message to check if you’re eligible for a free membership.

    You can contact Plas Madoc Leisure Centre on 01978 821600 or on Facebook @PlasMadocLeisureCentre.

    Free gym memberships are also available over the summer to 17-24 year olds living near Gwyn Evans and Queensway Stadium.

    The Summer of Fun is a Welsh Government-funded programme, providing free activities for children and young people aged 0–25 years. In Wrexham, there are loads of things for you to enjoy…so check out our social media pages throughout the summer holiday:

    Facebook: @wrexhamcouncil
    Twitter: @wrexhamcbc

    Pay for your green bin to be emptied 2022/23.

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  • Fire and Rescue Service issue warning of a heightened risk of grass fires during hot and dry weather

    Fire and Rescue Service issue warning of a heightened risk of grass fires during hot and dry weather

    Guest Article

    Due to the Met Office having issued an Amber Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Wales and the lack of recent rainfall, the Fire and Rescue Services and partner agencies across Wales are asking people to be aware of the heightened risk of grass fires and other fires during this period of dry and hot weather.

    Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Peter Greenslade, Chair of Operation Dawns Glaw, said;

    “We are currently experiencing hot and dry weather conditions, and the forecast for the coming weekend and next week predicts that it will get even hotter.  I, therefore, urge people to be extra careful and be aware of the heightened risk of grass fires.

    If you are planning a barbeque, you must ensure that the barbecue is placed on a flat, non-combustible service, and well away from a shed, trees or shrubs.

    If you are planning to burn rubbish, please reconsider this. Think, can you take it to a local authority waste disposal site instead?

    It is illegal to burn grass at this time of year and if you come across somebody burning grassland you can report them, anonymously, to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

    If it is an emergency, you must always call 999.

    Let’s all enjoy this glorious weather responsibly and safely. By following the above advice, you will reduce the risk of fire and reduce the impact on our fire crews, our communities and the environment.”

    Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, Hannah Blythyn MS, added:
    “Many of us will be thinking about visiting the countryside during this weekend’s hot weather.  It’s really important to remember, though, that in dry and hot conditions like this even a discarded cigarette or glass bottle can start a major and devastating fire. I would urge people to heed the advice of our emergency services, to do what they can to keep themselves and others safe, and to keep our Welsh countryside beautiful.”

    Further information about how to enjoy the outdoors safely by visiting https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/eng/your-safety/your-garden-and-outdoors/

  • Tŷ Pawb ‘proud runners-up’ as Horniman Museum and Gardens wins Art Fund Museum of The Year

    Tŷ Pawb ‘proud runners-up’ as Horniman Museum and Gardens wins Art Fund Museum of The Year

    The journey is over but wow, what a ride it’s been!

    Congratulations to Horniman Museum and Gardens, the winners of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022 – the largest museum prize in the world!

    Tŷ Pawb was one of five museums shortlisted for the prize. The other finalists included Derby Museums, Museum of Making (Derby), Horniman Museum and Gardens (London), People’s History Museum (Manchester), The Story Museum (Oxford).

    The award was presented by DJ and broadcaster Huw Stephens at a ceremony in the spectacular setting of the Design Museum, London.

    The announcement was broadcast live on The One Show, BBC1, to millions watching around the UK.

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    Each of the finalist museums receives a £15,000 prize in recognition of their achievements.

    Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Environment, said: “For Tŷ Pawb to be named among the five best museums in the UK is an absolutely amazing achievement. We can feel very proud to be runners-up on a shortlist that included such outstanding museums from around the country.

    “It has been wonderful to see the spotlight on Tŷ Pawb and Wrexham over the last few weeks, to see our national profile grow, and to see the team’s hard work recognised at the very highest level. I’m sure many more exciting times like this lie ahead for us.“

    “Congratulations to Horniman Museum and Gardens. Our thanks to all the judges and to Art Fund for organising a superb competition. Thanks also to everyone at Tŷ Pawb, including architects’ Featherstone Young, and all the traders, artists, volunteers and team members who have helped make Tŷ Pawb’s unique vision a reality – to bring arts, markets and communities together under one roof.”

    Speaking about the winners, Jenny Waldman, Art Fund director and chair of the judges, said: “The Horniman museum and gardens has now blossomed into a truly holistic museum bringing together art, nature and its myriad collections.

    “Its values are woven through everything it now does, with a passionate team breathing life and meaning into every object, performance, plant and animal. In many ways it’s the perfect museum, and I would encourage everyone to go and experience all it has to offer.”

    Art Fund, the UK’s national charity for art, awards Art Fund Museum of the Year annually to one outstanding museum. The 2022 edition champions organisations whose achievements tell the story of museums’ creativity and resilience, and particularly focuses on those engaging the next generation of audiences in innovative ways. Art Fund Museum of the Year is the largest museum prize in the world.

    The members of this year’s judging panel, chaired by Art Fund Director Jenny Waldman, are: Dame Diane Lees, Director-General, Imperial War Museums; Harold Offeh, artist and educator; Dr Janina Ramirez, cultural historian and broadcaster, and Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 6 DJ and broadcaster.

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  • Hafan y Dref is open every Saturday for those needing assistance during a night out

    Hafan y Dref is open every Saturday for those needing assistance during a night out

    Visitors to Wrexham during Saturday evenings can be assured of a safe haven if they feel unwell or run into problems as Hafan y Dref welfare centre is there to provide help 10pm – 4am.

    The welfare centre is operated and staffed by Events Medical Team www.eventsmedicalteam.com and whether you’ve lost your friends, have no battery power on your phone to call them or get too drunk to get home they are there to help and offers a safe place to keep you out of harm’s way.

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    They also patrol the streets to make sure that no-one needing help or advice is missed, and hand out flip flops and water to those in need.

    Where is Hafan y Dref 

    Hafan y Dref is in part of the toilet block at the bottom of Town Hill close to Atik nightclub so it’s easy to find.

    The Centre is one of several initiatives that are in place in centre of Wrexham to assist anyone who needs help during a night out and they are supported by door staff, police officers, street pastors and of course family and friends.

    Cllr Paul Roberts, Lead Member for Partnerships and Community Safety, said, “Hafan y Dref is a fantastic facility there to help everyone who might need a helping hand whilst enjoying an evening out.

    “It has a proven record of reducing pressures on the emergency services and of providing immediate assistance to anyone needing help. They don’t pre-judge anyone they’re there to help and prevent unnecessary distress or harm.”

    Hafan y Dref was first opened in December 2015 with the aim of providing a safe space where people who have become vulnerable due to consuming too much alcohol or taking drugs can receive medical attention and support.

    It provides a combination of medical assessment, supervised recovery and discharge.

    The centre also provides other services, such as pastoral care, and sign posting to other services. It also can provide a physical base for partners managing the local night time economy.

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  • Be aware – An Extreme Heat Warning Has Been Issued for the Wrexham area

    Be aware – An Extreme Heat Warning Has Been Issued for the Wrexham area

    An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued which can mean serious health risks to some residents. Those most at risk are older people, very young children and people with medical conditions.

    Please take extra care if you are likely to be affected by the heat and keep a look out for those around you.

    There are also other ways to stay safe in the heat to make sure you stay safe and comfortable.

    • look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions
    • close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors
    • drink plenty of water. Sugary, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks can make you more dehydrated
    • open windows when it feels cooler outside and it’s safe to do so
    • never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals
    • try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm
    • if you are going into the water to cool down, take care and follow local safety advice
    • if you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat
    • think about when you exercise. Consider exercise during the cooler times of the day.
    • wear light, loose fitting cotton clothes
    • check out Met Office warnings and weather

    For more advice please visit Public Health Wales’ website https://phw.nhs.wales/services-and-teams/environmental-public-health/extreme-hot-weather/

  • Will Tŷ Pawb be named Art Fund Museum of The Year?

    Will Tŷ Pawb be named Art Fund Museum of The Year?

    The big moment is nearly here!

    This Thursday evening, we will discover if Wrexham’s Tŷ Pawb has been successful in winning Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022 – the largest museum prize in the world!

    The winner will be announced at a ceremony in the Design Museum, London.

    The announcement from the Design Museum will also be broadcast live on The One Show on BBC1.

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    Tŷ Pawb is one of five museums shortlisted for this year’s prize. The shortlist also includes Derby Museums, Museum of Making (Derby), Horniman Museum and Gardens (London), People’s History Museum (Manchester) and The Story Museum (Oxford).

    Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Environment, said: “Being named on such a prestigious shortlist is a phenomenal achievement. The national Interest in Tŷ Pawb and Wrexham has grown and grown since the shortlist was first announced back in May, building on what we achieved in our bid to become City of Culture. Tŷ Pawb has been right at the heart of this and has now been nationally recognised as a pioneering example of how to bring arts, markets and communities together in a way that benefits everyone.

    “We will all be watching with great excitement on Thursday evening and wish the very best of luck to the team.”

    The winning museum will receive £100,000. Each of the other finalist museums receives a £15,000 prize in recognition of their achievements.

    The members of this year’s judging panel, chaired by Art Fund Director Jenny Waldman, are: Dame Diane Lees, Director-General, Imperial War Museums; Harold Offeh, artist and educator; Dr Janina Ramirez, cultural historian and broadcaster, and Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 6 DJ and broadcaster.

    Tune in to The One Show on BBC1 from 7pm on Thursday to see the announcement live.

    You can find out more about all the shortlisted museums for this year’s competition on the Art Fund website.

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  • Safe Places Community Fun Day. August 12 Queen’s Square

    Safe Places Community Fun Day. August 12 Queen’s Square

    There’s a Safe Places Community Fun Day for all the family on Friday, August 12 between 10am and 4pm on Queens Square.

    There’ll be fun for all the family including music, fair rides, stalls, children’s games, face painting, sweets and treats. The One Love Choir will be performing and there’ll be wellbeing and fitness sessions for children. There’s also an opportunity to try out the virtual autism bus.

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    If you’re interested in having a stall at this event please call 01978 298475 or 01978 298550

    The “Safe Place” scheme makes sure that everyone visiting Wrexham can have a safe place where they can go to when if they’re feeling anxious, panicked, stressed or particularly vulnerable. Local businesses sign up to take part in the scheme and then display a sign that registered users can recognise and know they will be able to get help from those inside.

    It gives people the security of knowing they, or people they care about, have a safe place to go in times of need. The safe place can be a shop, pub, library, council building or any place that is publicly available. A sticker will identify the place as a “Safe Place” and it will also appear in the national database.

    It is run by SWS (Standards of Wrexham services) and is part of a national scheme.

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