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  • Save the Date – Wrexham Playday Wednesday 02.08.23

    Save the Date – Wrexham Playday Wednesday 02.08.23

    Wrexham will once again be celebrating National Playday with an event held in Wrexham town centre, on Wednesday 2 August from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm  on Queen Square and Llwyn Isaf (the Guildhall field).

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    Playday is for people of all ages including babies and toddlers, older children, teenagers, parents, professionals and grandparents, all are invited to join in this free and playful event. Organisations involved in children’s play and playwork from across Wrexham will be coming together to provide a wide range of playful opportunities, including favourites like the giant sandpit, mass water fight, and junk play.

    The aim of this event is to highlight children’s right to play, encouraging people to recognise the value of playing to children, their families and their local communities. In doing this Wrexham’s Playday event is part of the local authority’s continued commitment to try ensure all children across the county borough have enough time, space and permission to play.

    All we ask is that you bring along a playful mood and some clothes you don’t mind getting wet and messy. In the past families have brought along picnics and stayed all afternoon -:)

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  • Becoming a Supported Lodgings Host: Benefits of Supporting Care Experienced Young People

    Becoming a Supported Lodgings Host: Benefits of Supporting Care Experienced Young People

    Becoming a supported lodgings host can be an incredibly rewarding experience, as it provides an opportunity to help care experienced young people transition into adulthood. Care experienced young people often face many challenges, particularly when leaving care, and require support and guidance. Supported lodgings hosts play a crucial role in providing a stable and nurturing environment for these young people as they begin their journey to independence. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of being a supported lodgings host.

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    Make a Big Difference in a Young Person’s Life

    Becoming a supported lodgings host provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on a young person’s life. Leaving care can be a daunting experience, and care experienced young people often enter adulthood without a support network. As a supported lodgings host, you become an essential part of a young person’s life, providing them with guidance, support, and a stable and nurturing environment. You can help them develop the essential life skills required to succeed in the world, such as budgeting and cooking, which can provide them with the confidence they need to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

    “I am very grateful to have had the support of my host, they helped me so much when there have been many changes in my life, it is a very difficult time and I am grateful for support and a place to live while I do these things. I want to move to Liverpool to live in future, but I have learned so much here that will help me to live on my own.”

    Care Experienced Young Person

    Supporting Care Experienced Young People

    Many care experienced young people can benefit from the stability and support provided by a supported lodgings host. These young people have often experienced trauma, instability, and neglect in their past, which can make it challenging to navigate the world independently. Supported lodgings hosts provide a valuable support system for these young people, helping them to manage anxiety, build interpersonal relationships, and learn the skills they require to thrive. By providing this much-needed support, supported lodgings hosts can help care experienced young people build brighter futures.

    Helping Young People Leaving Care

    Young people leaving care face many challenges, and they require support and guidance as they transition to adulthood. As a supported lodgings host, you can provide a valuable support system for these young people, helping them to develop the skills they need to succeed in the world. Leaving care can be a lonely experience, and young people may struggle to form the essential relationships required to build meaningful connections. Supported lodgings hosts can help bridge this gap, providing care experienced young people with the emotional and practical support they require to lead fulfilling lives.

     “I would say to anyone thinking of becoming a supported lodgings provider, that now is the time to do it, my experiences from years ago have made me see the changes in the system, and the level of support we get now is really good. The service is real, and people speak to you like you’re a person and not just a number.”

    Rhys, Wrexham Supported Lodgings Host

    Becoming a supported lodgings host provides an opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the lives of care experienced young people. By providing a supportive and nurturing environment, you can help these young people to develop the life skills they need to thrive in the world. Care experienced young people often face unique challenges, and supported lodgings hosts play an essential role in providing stability, guidance, and a sense of belonging. If you are passionate about helping others and are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding experience, consider becoming a supported lodgings host today. You will be able to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people leaving care, providing them with the support and guidance they need to build bright futures.

    If you’d like to learn more about becoming a supported lodgings host, we’d love to speak with you, please get in touch, call us on 07467 235744 or email supportedlodgings@wrexham.gov.uk

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  • Why not join Wrexham Council as an apprentice or trainee?

    Why not join Wrexham Council as an apprentice or trainee?

    If you’ve just finished school or college, or you’re just entering the world of work, and you’re not sure what to do next, why not join Wrexham Council as an apprentice or trainee?

    There’s a huge range of jobs and careers at the council, and an apprenticeship or traineeship can be a great way to start out.

    You can learn skills on the job, earn a wage and take your first steps towards your chosen career.

    We’ve just started recruiting for these roles in Housing, Environment and other council departments.

    Take a look at our jobs website for more info.

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    Or pop along to one of our drop-in sessions…

    • Monday, April 3 – 2pm-4pm at Ty Pawb
    • Thursday, April 13 – 2pm-4pm at Ty Pawb
    • Monday, April 17 – 4.30pm-6.30pm at Plas Pentwyn, Coedpoeth
    • Wednesday, April 26 – 4.30pm-6.30pm – Gwersyllt Community Centre
  • Penblwydd Hapus Tŷ Pawb!

    Penblwydd Hapus Tŷ Pawb!

    Can you believe it? Tŷ Pawb is five years old!

    And what a five years it’s been! Since that wet, wonderful Bank Holiday Monday back in 2018, when 10,000 people came out to see us to open our doors for the first time, Tŷ Pawb has grown to become a thriving, multi-award winning markets, arts and community facility, an Art Fund Museum of the Year finalist, and a nationally recognised, pioneering example of how to reimagine a public building.

    These achievements would not have been possible without the extraordinary efforts of the community of traders, artists, staff, volunteers and all the other countless groups and individuals who form part of our Tŷ Pawb family.

    So, to celebrate this milestone, we’ve been delving through our short (but sizable) archives to pick out some of the best moments from our first five years. Moments that sum up what Tŷ Pawb is all about.

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    Summing up our story in a short space has been quite the task! A lot has happened since 2018….

    • We’ve welcomed over 1,240,400 people through our doors.
    • We’ve displayed 31 exhibitions, featuring over 700 artists.
    • We’ve hosted over 300 performances.
    • We’ve become home to  over 30 traders offering a wide range of exciting products and homemade food.
    • We’ve won awards, including the Gold Medal for Architecture at the Llangollen Eisteddfod, Architects Journal Retrofit of the Year & Best Cultural Building under £5m.
    • In 2022, we reached the final five shortlist for Art Fund’s Museum of The Year – the biggest museum prize in the World!

     

    ‘A brilliant and brave idea’

    Cllr Hugh Jones said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved with Tŷ Pawb for their contribution in creating something, unique, ground breaking and truly special in Wrexham city centre.

    “Over five years, Tŷ Pawb’s distinctive cultural and commercial offer has grown and evolved into a fantastic facility, loved locally and recognised nationally and internationally as a leading example of how to reimagine an existing building into a thriving community space. It has also shown enormous resilience, innovation, and creativity to meet the challenges of a turbulent world, when required; the superb Arts At Home programme, delivered during lockdown, being a perfect example of this.”

    “Throughout all of this, the team have stayed true to Tŷ Pawb’s core vision of bringing arts, markets and communities together under one roof, inspired by the belief that art can be a tool for social change.

    “Tŷ Pawb has also made an invaluable contribution to Wrexham’s burgeoning cultural scene. As well as drawing national and international coverage and acclaim in its own right, it played a key role in helping us to reach the final shortlist for City of Culture in 2022.”

    “Art Fund’s Museum of the Year judges described Tŷ Pawb as: ‘A brilliant and brave idea’. Everyone in Wrexham can be very proud to have this on our doorstep. We are all excited to see what exciting times lie in the years ahead.”

    Visit the Tŷ Pawb website to view some of the best moments from the first five years

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  • Wrexham to host international sporting events…

    Wrexham to host international sporting events…

    Guest article – Tennis Wales

    It’s not just football putting Wrexham sports on the map, as international tennis tournaments descend on the city.

    This spring – April and May – Wrexham are set to welcome three national and international tennis competitions, supported by free tennis ‘give it a go’ events for the local community.

    The Tennis Europe Junior Tour – taking place at Wrexham Tennis Centre (1st – 8th of April) – is the first of three international tennis events taking place in the city. Expecting to host over 600 players from across the globe, Wrexham represents the Welsh leg of the Europe-wide event series.

    Now in its 33rd year, the Junior Tour has become the tournament of choice for the launch of many a successful tennis career. Perhaps most notably, the Junior Tour has heralded the arrival of world-class tennis players such as Justine Henin, Roger Federer, Caroline Wozniacki, and Sir Andy Murray.

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    Players wishing to follow in the match points (or footsteps) of their tennis idols at this year’s Tennis Europe competition will be aiming to achieve coveted European ranking points.

    Flying the flag for Wales, tennis prodigies Awen Gwilym-Davies and Niall Pickerd-Barua from Cardiff will be looking to ace the competition. Neither Awen nor Niall are strangers to international competition – with each of them competing at the renowned Junior Orange Bowl Championships in the USA last December.

    Awen said: “It’s a fantastic opportunity for Welsh players to play against the best from the UK and further afield which makes Tennis Europe events so special. We can share stories, experiences and learn from each other, and if Ryan and Rob want to pop along after the football, we’d be happy to have a knock with them too! A special pob lwc to all the Welsh players!

    Niall commented: “I am really looking forward to be back again playing the Tennis Europe in Wrexham. I won the under 12 event last year, so I am obviously excited to compete again. I know it will be tough, as I will be playing in the older age group this time, but I will do my best.”

    Offering a further opportunity for players to compete at a high-performance level, April will also see Wrexham Tennis Centre host the highest-ranked tournament in Wales – the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) Junior Welsh Open (8 – 16 April).

    Players from across the UK – under 10s category to under 18s –– will have a chance test out their drop shots and pick up some LTA British ranking points as they strive to become Wales’s top players; following the likes of 2021 Wimbledon Wildcard Mimi Xu and Welsh number 1 Evan Hoyt.

    The tennis tournament timeline continues into May as the international courts open once again, welcoming players from across the globe to Wrexham for the ITF World Junior Tour, from 20 – 26 May.

    Tennis Wales Competitions and Event Manager Mark Lewis said: “Wrexham Tennis Centre is an important national, and international facility. The three upcoming tournaments, that will showcase the best in junior tennis, underline how Welsh tennis is thriving and continuing to contribute to local, national, and international sporting communities.

    “We look forward to seeing many of the players at these events will go on to big things on the senior circuit.”

    To further support and bolster the tennis scene within the local community – who are welcoming the tournaments with open arms – Tennis Wales, in partnership with Wrexham Tennis Centre and Wrexham County Borough Council will be hosting a series of free events later in the year, where children and families can pick up a racket and give tennis a go.

    With tennis fever sweeping across Wrexham, July 10 – 14 will mark a school’s roadshow where tennis will be taken into 10 schools across the city, giving around 1000 schoolchildren the chance to try tennis.

    Following the roadshow, Wrexham Tennis Centre will host an open day on 15 July, where families will be able to enjoy fun-filled tennis activities for free. There are also plans for a pop-up tennis court to be installed in the city centre.

    Jonathan Miller, Health and Wellbeing Lead at Wrexham County Borough Council said: “Tennis is an important sport for us here in Wrexham. We are proud to have Wrexham Tennis Centre, a venue which attracts high level tennis events such as these.

    “The centre is also important to the community, who can access the facilities weekly to play and socialise, while it a great place to volunteer and work in tennis. Playing tennis brings great physical and mental benefits and we believe, like Tennis Wales it’s important to ‘open up’ the sport to everybody.”

    Further information on the open days and pop-up courts will be announced on the Tennis Wales social media: Twitter @tenniswales; Facebook @TennisWales; Instagram @tennis_wales

    Tennis Wales Ltd is the National Governing Body for Tennis in Wales. We’re a not-for-profit organisation affiliated with the Lawn Tennis Association of Great Britain. We work in partnership towards a vision of ‘tennis opened up’ in Wales. In partnership with our sponsors and Sport Wales, we work collaboratively to make tennis relevant, accessible, welcoming & enjoyable.

    Press Contact Information:  chris.pearce@tenniswales.org.uk 07932 417875

    Website: www.tenniswales.org.uk

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  • Individuals displaced by War, Persecution and natural disasters to perform at special “We Rise Together” concert

    Individuals displaced by War, Persecution and natural disasters to perform at special “We Rise Together” concert

    People from Wrexham and as far afield as Ukraine, Afghanistan and Iran are set to perform at a special concert ‘We Rise Together,’  held at St Giles Church on April 1st 2023.

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    The concert, supported by a #Wrecsam2029 City of Culture commission, will see individuals who call Wrexham and Wales their home, performing with individuals who have found, or are seeking sanctuary here.

    An asylum seeker is someone who has arrived in a country and asked for asylum. Asylum is when a government accepts that your home country is unable or unwilling to ensure your protection and allows you to remain in their country in order to stay safe-this can be due to circumstances such as war, persecution or natural disasters. Once someone is determined as needing protection, they become known as a refugee.

    The concert will see musical performances from NEW Sinfonia, as well as the NEW Voices choir that includes voices from all over the world.

    Project Lead Robert Guy said: “This is genuinely one of the best projects I have ever worked on. “We have people from all over the world involved, united in music and song. “It’s not uncommon to hear several languages at once being spoken during rehearsal, and it’s great to see people from different backgrounds connecting over a coffee afterwards.”

    A collection for UareUK (United to Assist Refugees UK) will be held at the event. UARE UK provide practical and emotional support to help asylum seekers and refugees to feel welcome, supported and safe. Jane Townend from UareUK said: “supporting refugees isn’t just about aid and practical aspects, it’s also about coming together to find human connection that lifts the soul and heart when faced with dark times. “Those involved are saying it’s helping them to have something to focus on and how important music is to lift spirits and to feel hope.”

    Lead member for City of Culture at Wrexham Council, Cllr Hugh Jones said: “The City of Culture 2025 bid certainly united the city. “It’s great to see that fantastic work continuing in uniting communities, and I’m excited to see what focus our 2029 City of Culture bid brings in developing and enhancing our cultural offering in Wrexham, and beyond.”

    The ‘We Rise Together’ concert will be staged at St Giles Church, Wrexham on April 1st at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced from £1 to £15 and are available by visiting the NEW Sinfonia Website: https://www.newsinfonia.org.uk/event-details/we-rise-together

    While the concert itself has received funding, a Just Giving page has been set up to raise money for the wider NEW Voices programme and anybody wishing to make a donation can do so via www.gofundme.com/f/fund-our-project-with-new-voices-and-uareuk

    A donation to help our Ukrainians friends participate in the concert and future ones has been gratefully received thanks to Ian Lawson and all at Pure Utility Solutions in Chester. 
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  • First Contact Advisor…is this something you could do?

    First Contact Advisor…is this something you could do?

    Vacancy Details – First Contact Advisor x 2 (SPoA)

    G04 £21,189 – £21,575 per annum

    37 hours per week – Job share opportunity will be considered

    The post(s) will be located within the Single Point of Access Team, Adult Social Care Department, comprising of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Social Care Assessors and access to Third Sector agencies, based in the newly re-furbished Crown Buildings, Chester Street, Wrexham.

    As a First Contact Advisor (FCA) you will be part of a multi-professional, supportive and motivated team dedicated to providing a service to people who contact Wrexham adult social services for information, advice or assistance. As a first contact advisor you will listen to the individual to get an understanding of what is important to them, provide bespoke, targeted information and advice and identify when someone will need a more detailed assessment by wider members of the team. This is known as a “What Matters” conversation where you identify outcomes for the individual.

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    Wrexham CBC Single Point of Access for adults has strong working links with the Wrexham Wellbeing Hub and a wide range of internal and external services and organisations and when a person makes contact with us they can be sure of gaining the information, advice or assistance they need.

    The role of an FCA is one that demands excellent listening skills and a desire to support people to find solutions that supports their independence. You will be highly organised and able to respond effectively to challenging situations, be able to work at pace and be focused on solving problems maintaining a positive approach in all conversations by adopting a “strengths based” approach in line with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act.

    There will be new challenges every day and you will need to be resilient and focused on solving problems. In return you will be supported to attend training and development opportunities and will be in regular contact with a whole range of services and organisations to ensure you are able to provide “What Matters” to the person.

    You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives and be in a role where you will gain all the support and training you need, including daily management support and benefit from excellent terms and conditions. The role requires data inputting and therefore computer skills will be an advantage, systems training will be provided.

    The Department has recently introduced a ‘Grow Your Own’ programme which gives employees the opportunity to work towards gaining a Social Care Assessor, Social Work or Occupational Therapist qualification.

    To find out more about this opportunity, take a look at the full job description on our website.

    Closing date for applications is April 9.

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  • Social Care Assessor…could you do this job?

    Social Care Assessor…could you do this job?

    Vacancy Details – Social Care Assessor x 2 (SPoA)

    G07 £26,845 – £28,371 per annum

    37 hours per week – Job share opportunity will be considered

    The post(s) will be located within the Single Point of Access Team, Adult Social Care Department, which comprises of First Contact Advisors, Social Care Assessors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist and access to Third Sector Agencies and is based in the newly re-furbished Crown Buildings, Chester Street, Wrexham.

    Our Single Point of Access provides the first point of contact most people have with Adult Social Services and the dedicated team of multi-professionals provide a vital service for the people of Wrexham. A call into the Single Point of Access for residents or professionals means that they will receive high quality information, advice and assistance. We are looking for highly motivated social care assessors to play a key role within our friendly, supportive team.

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    You will work in partnership with people to identify their needs, provide information, advice and assistance and support them to plan creatively in order to increase independence and reduce dependency on long term service provision. This will involve looking at solutions within the persons own community, the third sector, specialist teams within the department and our key partner agencies to ensure positive outcomes for the person/ their family/carers.

    You will be supported by an experienced management team and a range of other professionals and will have access to specialist training and development opportunities with excellent career progression for the right candidates.

    The Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 provide legislative frameworks to ensure the team comply with statutory duties and that individuals are supported to achieve positive outcomes.

    The successful candidates will have Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care and commitment to level 4 qualifications or equivalent within the required timescales. The Department has recently introduced a ‘Grow Your Own’ programme which gives employees the opportunity to work towards gaining a Social Work or Occupational Therapist qualification.

    To find out more about this opportunity, take a look at the full job description on our website.

    Closing date for applications is April 9.

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  • Autism Acceptance Week coffee morning – March 27

    Autism Acceptance Week coffee morning – March 27

    This year’s Autism Acceptance Week runs from March 27 to April 2 and you are invited to the Well Being hub in Crown Buildings Wrexham, March 27 11am-2pm, to kick off the event.

    Everyone is welcome to come along and learn more about Autism and events around Autism Awareness Week at this event hosted by Parent Champions (all over a cuppa).

    Autism Acceptance Week began in 2007, with the aim of helping people have a better understanding of Autism and to celebrate the achievements of Autistic people.

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  • Thinking of signing up for garden waste collections?

    Thinking of signing up for garden waste collections?

    If you aren’t already signed up to the 2022/23 garden waste collection service, you may be thinking about joining now we’re into spring with – hopefully – some better weather around the corner. If so, you can still get around 5 months of collections if you join soon.

    The service costs £25 per bin and runs until September 1, 2023, so it’s better to sign up sooner to get the best value. Simply put, the earlier you join, the more collections you’ll get.

    Paying online is by far the easiest and most convenient way to sign up to the service, as you can do it any time you want and it only takes a couple of minutes.

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    If you’re unable to do this, you can call Streetscene on 01978 298989 to make a card payment.

    Allow 10 days for your sticker

    Residents who sign up for the service will be issued with a new sticker, which will need to be displayed clearly on your bin lid. Please allow at least 10 working days to receive your new sticker pack from the date you sign up.

    For more information, please visit wrexham.gov.uk/gardenwaste

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