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Enthusiastic cyclists wanted – could you be a cycling instructor?
Learn Cycling provide cycle training in Wrexham and Flintshire schools and they’re now looking for enthusiastic people to take up training to join them as they deliver their national standards cycle training courses.
They’re offering a limited number of bursaries for local individuals to undertake a Level 2 Award in Cycle Instructing.
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The qualification involves one week of practical learning with some theory based tasks, and a post-course assessment once the trainee has been delivering sessions alongside experienced instructors for a period of time.
“Working as a cycling instructor is hugely rewarding”
Learn Cycling’s Mark Jones said, “We are really pleased with the uptake of cycle training in Wrexham and Flintshire schools since we started working in the area. Many courses have taken place already and we have received lots of encouraging feedback praising the impact that this training has.
“We are now looking for people who love cycling, are passionate about active travel and who enjoy working with young people, to help us to reach even more schools in the area.
“Working as a cycling instructor is hugely rewarding and this is a great opportunity to make a positive difference in our community.”
Learn Cycling has been providing national standards cycle training on behalf of both local authorities since December 2021, with an experienced and well-qualified group of freelance instructors visiting schools to teach pupils about controlling a cycle and riding safely and confidently on public highways.
Interested? Then why not visit their website to find out more, or e-mail admin@learncycling.com.
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May 12, 2022
Waterworld Wrexham Raise £700 for Charity
Guest Article: Waterworld
A massive thank you to members, colleagues and the general public who visited Waterworld Wrexham and cycled non-stop for 15 hours to raise much needed funds of over £700 for the British Red Cross Appeal for Ukraine.
Waterworld in Wrexham, which is operated by Freedom Leisure in partnership with Wrexham County Borough Council provided 2 spin “cycling” bikes in the reception area and invited people to participate in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
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Every single penny raised went to this much needed cause where:
- £10 could provide a hygiene kit to a family of five, giving them supplies to stay healthy for a month
- £20 could provide five blankets to families taking shelter
- £33 could provide 40 chlorine tablets to ensure that families have access to clean, safe water
- £100 could provide sleeping mats for 66 people who have been forced from their homes
- £210 could provide a fully equipped first aid kit, including supplies, to a first aider treating those wounded
Felicity Griffiths, Centre Manager Waterworld said, “We are very proud of all the fundraising efforts by our customers and colleagues in ‘Cycle for Ukraine’. A fantastic achievement and money raised to support the lives of people in need. A big thank you and well done!”
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May 12, 2022
£2.8 million funding package secured for damaged road in Newbridge
Wrexham Council has been awarded £2.8 million to carry out vital repairs to the B5605 in Newbridge.
The road was severely damaged in Storm Christoph last year, and has remained closed ever since.
It’s been a challenging situation for local communities, with many motorists having to drive miles out of their way.
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As well as providing a daily travel route for local people, the road also serves as a diversion when the A483 bypass is closed.
However, following complex geo-technical surveys and cost analysis, the council recently submitted a business case to the Welsh Government to help fund the repairs.
It’s now been confirmed that Ministers have approved the business case, paving the way for work to begin later this year.
B5605 is a vital route for local people
Ian Bancroft, Chief Executive, said, “Repairing this road will make a massive difference to people in Newbridge, Cefn Mawr and Rhosymedre – as well as surrounding communities like Plas Madoc, Ruabon and Chirk.
“It’s not a straight-forward road-repair – the damage is substantial and we’ve had to undertake a lot of in-depth geo-technical assessments and cost analysis.
“But we’re delighted we’ve been able to secure this funding, and look forward to reopening this key piece of infrastructure.”
The Deputy Minister for Climate Change with responsibility for Transport, Lee Waters said: “Storm Christoph had devastating consequences for communities when it hit Wales last year, causing major disruption to our infrastructure and roads.
“Throughout the long recovery process we have been working very closely with all local authorities and I am pleased that we have been able to provide vital funding for Wrexham Council to make the necessary repairs to this road through our Resilient Roads Fund.
“We continue to work hard to build resilience in our travel networks and wider infrastructure as we plan ahead for climate change.”
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May 11, 2022
4 Way Traffic Lights on Prices Lane Roundabout
Due to a large sink hole appearing on Prices Lane roundabout we’ve had to put in place 4 way traffic lights to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians until the cause is investigated and repairs are arranged.
We appreciate this will cause inconvenience to road users and apologise for this but we can assure everyone that a temporary repair is not an option at this point in time.
We will do everything we can to ensure the repair is made as quickly as possible to minimise disruption.”
May 11, 2022
Today we welcome to Wrexham a panel of Expert judges from the City Of Culture competition.
Today we welcome to Wrexham a panel of Expert judges from the City Of Culture competition.
The panel will be touring the county to get a flavour of Wrexham as part of their decision making process as to who to award the honour of hosting UK City of Culture 2025.
We hope to give the panel a feel for what Wrexham, and our bid is all about.
Winning the competition would mean that the prestigious UK City of Culture title would come to Wales for the first time. Wrexham would become the focus of culture for the entire UK for a whole year! Bringing huge benefits to the Region.
DCMS Will be sharing news on the visit across their social media platforms:
Twitter: @DCMS
Facebook and Instagram: /dcmsgovuk
LinkedIN: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
We will be sharing images and content on the WCBC Twitter @WrexhamCBC using the #tag #Wrecsam2025 #cityofculture2025
You can find more information on our bid and how to get involved by visiting wrecsam2025.com
Exciting times!
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May 11, 2022
Tŷ Pawb shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022
We are delighted to announce that Tŷ Pawb has been selected as one of the five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022, the world’s largest museum prize.
The other four shortlisted museums are:
Derby Museums, Museum of Making (Derby)
Horniman Museum and Gardens (London)
People’s History Museum (Manchester)
The Story Museum (Oxford)
Art Fund annually shortlists five outstanding museums for the Museum of the Year prize.
The 2022 edition champions organisations whose achievements tell the story museums’ creativity and resilience, and particularly focuses on those engaging the next generation of audiences in innovative ways.
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Flying the flag for Wrexham and Wales
Ian Bancroft, Wrexham Council Chief Executive, said: “This is magnificent achievement for Tŷ Pawb and we are extremely proud to be flying the flag for Wrexham and Wales on a shortlist of truly exceptional museums from around the UK.
“Since opening in 2018, Tŷ Pawb has grown to become a thriving cultural attraction which is now nationally recognised as a pioneering example of how a pre-existing building can be successfully repurposed into something new and imaginative.
“Its distinctive offer continues to evolve and expand, while always staying true to its vision of bringing arts, markets and communities together under one roof, inspired by the belief that art can be a tool for social change.”
“The news comes at a hugely exciting time for Wrexham, following our success in reaching the final shortlist of 5 areas bidding to become UK City of Culture in 2025. There is a palpable buzz around the town at the moment, with a compelling few weeks ahead of us.”
‘Superb museums tackling the vital issues of today’
Speaking on behalf of the judges, Jenny Waldman, Director, Art Fund said, “An abundance of applications to be Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022 shows the creativity and resilience of museums right around the country, despite the immense challenges of the last two years. The five superb finalists are all museums on a mission who are tackling the vital issues of today – from combating the climate emergency to improving literacy or exploring migration – and reaching diverse communities as they do so. Each is working hard to encourage the next generation to get involved, both to inspire them and to equip them with essential skills.”
What happens next
The winning museum will be announced at a ceremony at the Design Museum on 14 July and will receive £100,000. The other four shortlisted museums will each receive £15,000 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. The judges will visit each of the finalists to help inform their decision-making, while each museum will make the most of being shortlisted over the summer through events and activities for both new and current visitors.
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May 10, 2022
UK City of Culture. Today Wrecsam welcomes Arts Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay.
In just a few short weeks we’ll find out who will host UK City of Culture in 2025.
The competition is now between Wrexham County, Bradford, Southampton and Durham.
Hopefully you have seen our logo and branding around the county as well as our #Wrecsam2025 #tag on social media.
We still need our amazing community support and voices to back the bid. Talk to your friends, talk to your neighbours, talk to your colleagues and share your thoughts on Wrexham using the #tag #Wrecsam2025 on social media.
As Part of the City of Culture #Wrecsam2025 bidding process, today we welcome Arts Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay.
Lord Parkinson will take a short tour of the county so we can showcase snippets of our culture and heritage. The visit will also give us an opportunity to champion our bid to become UK City of Culture in 2025.
Chief Executive of WCBC Ian Bancroft said: “It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome Lord Parkinson and the DCMS team. Wrexham is an amazing place to live, work and visit, and in becoming UK City of Culture we will be able to develop our offering even further and rise together as a county.
DCMS Will be sharing news on the visit across their social media platforms:
Twitter: @DCMS
Facebook and Instagram: /dcmsgovuk
LinkedIN: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
We will be sharing images and content on the WCBC Twitter @WrexhamCBC using the #tag #Wrecsam2025 #cityofculture2025
You can find more information on our bid and how to get involved by visiting wrecsam2025.com
May 10, 2022
Library News: Big Jubilee Read
The Reading Agency and BBC Arts have announced their Big Jubilee Read, a reading for pleasure campaign celebrating great reads from across the Commonwealth to coincide with Her Majesty The Queen’s Jubilee.
An expert panel of librarians, booksellers and literature specialists has chosen seventy titles from a “readers’ choice” longlist with ten books for each decade of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign.
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The list offers brilliant, beautiful and thrilling writing produced by authors from a wide range of Commonwealth countries over the last seventy years to engage all readers in the discovery and celebration of great books.
There will also be programming reflecting the Big Jubilee Read across the BBC.
Copies will be available from your local library.
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May 9, 2022
It’s Gold, Silver and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards for young people in Wrexham
40 Young people from Wrexham Open Award Centre celebrated achieving their Gold, Silver and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards recently.
They all got together at Tŷ Pawb for the presentation ceremony which was opened by Katrina Long from Duke of Edinburgh Award, Wales marking this significant milestone in the journey for so many young people.
Over the past two years four young people achieved Gold, 13 achieved Silver and 23 achieved Bronze awards.
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The awards were presented by the Mayor of Wrexham, Councillor Ronnie Prince who thanked, praised and offered sincere admiration to all participants.
Sabrina Fortune, British Paralympic Track and Field athlete took part in a Question and Answer session with host for the evening Clive Rowland. Sabrina shared jaw dropping tales of inspiration, courage and sporting prowess in a journey that has resulted in a mixture of medals, including winning Gold at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai. Young people and adults present spoke how her story was so motivating, offering encouragement to all.
The talented local songwriter and performer Luke Gallagher provided entertainment throughout the evening with three amazing tracks.
The celebration was closed with humbling and uplifting remarks from Donna Dickenson, Head of Prevention and Support, who said, “All these young people can be exceptionally proud of their achievements along with their parents who provided them all with unconditional support throughout their journey. It’s truly inspirational to hear their stories and I offer my wholehearted congratulations to them all.”
Achieving an award is no mean feat with the ultimate goal being Gold and during their Duke of Edinburgh journey participants explore new skills and challenges, develop opportunities to enhance their knowledge and abilities in five areas: Volunteering, Physical Activity, Skills, Expeditions as well as Residential Activities.
The Wrexham Duke of Edinburgh team has been supporting its young people to complete their awards for over 30 years and young people from Wrexham choose to take on a wide range of interests and pursuits and the programmes are personalised to stimulate their passions and interests.
If you are under 23 years, or know a young person who would like the challenge of doing a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze, Silver or Gold please contact the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award team who are based at the Victoria Young People’s Centre on a Monday or Wednesday evening on 01978 317958 or mobile 07800689102 from 6.00pm to 8.30pm, alternatively email dofe@wrexham.gov.uk.
For more information about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, visit Duke of Edinburgh Award website.
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May 9, 2022
The Virtual Dementia tour bus returns to Wrexham in June!
The Virtual Dementia Tour was invented 20 years ago and can give people with a healthy brain an experience of what dementia might be like. It gives people an opportunity to walk in the world of people living with dementia – and then change the environment and their practice to potentially allow people with dementia to stay at home longer and improve their care.
By walking in the shoes of a person with dementia, we can start to understand the issues that they experience every day.
You will experience being confused, isolated, lost, intimidated, vulnerable and much more and therefore understand what you need to change to improve quality of care.
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The bus will be at the following locations:
- June 24 – Crown Buildings, 31 Chester Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BG
- June 8 and 22- Enterprise Hub, Queen’s Square, Wrexham, LL11 1AT
- June 20 – Glyn Wylfa, Castle Road, Chirk, LL14 5BS
- June 10 – Marchwiel Community Centre, Piercy Avenue, Marchwiel, LL13 0RH
- June 9 – Phoenix Homecare and Support, Wrexham, LL11 4YL
- June 21 – Wrexham Football Ground, 1864 Suite, Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AH
If you would like to learn more about what it is like to live with dementia, then book your place on the Virtual Dementia Tour Bus when it returns to Wrexham in June 2022.
There will be three sessions available per day and booking is essential:
01978 292000
Commissioning@wrexham.gov.uk
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May 6, 2022