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Discover Wrexham’s industrial past on this free tour…
Did you know you can get a free guided tour of one of Wrexham’s most famous historic sites?
Bersham Ironworks may now be a peaceful spot in the beautiful Clywedog Valley but it was once a busy industrial site producing iron products which were shipped all over the country.
This included steam engine cylinders and even canons!
The Ironworks were made famous by John ‘Iron Mad’ Wilkinson, a leading figure in the Industrial Revolution.
In the 1700’s, john developed a new method of boring canons which made them more accurate and less likely to accidentally explode.
This brilliant innovation made Bersham one of the most important iron manufacturing centres in the world.
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Take a trip into history
- You can find out all about the Ironworks and ‘Iron Mad’ Wilkinson on your free guided tour!
- There are tours planned on the following dates:
Saturday, May 11, 10.00am-11.30am
Saturday, July 13 , 10.00am-11.30am
Saturday, September 7, 10.00am-11.30am
- No need to book – just turn up!
- We recommend wearing sturdy footwear.
- Park and meet at Bersham Heritage Centre, LL14 4HT
For more info contact the museum:
museum@wrexham.gov.uk
01978 297460
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May 2, 2019
Tŷ Pawb celebrates first birthday in style
Tŷ Pawb celebrated its first birthday in style on on a sun-drenched Easter Monday with a day of free live entertainment and festivities.
Nearly 2,000 people came along to enjoy a carnival style atmosphere at the day-long event – Dydd Llun 2 – which featured local choirs, bands, family activities and more.
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Samba, singalongs and celebrations!
Highlights included Samba band, Bloco Swn circling the Food Court with their irresistible rhythmic drumming, the Pop Vox choir leading a mass Tom Jones singalong, and Evrah Rose giving her debut performance as Tŷ Pawb’s new poet in residence.
Artist, Kevin Hunt, unveiled his stunning new artwork for Tŷ Pawb’s revolving billboards, ‘Wal Pawb’, at a special ceremony in the afternoon.
Kevin’s Wal Pawb project, entitled ‘face-ade’ also includes a new fizzy drink made using ingredients grown on Tŷ Pawb’s rooftop community garden.
It’s safe to say the drink was very well received on one of the hottest days of the year so far!

The music goes on
The daytime entertainment was followed by an evening concert featuring some top bands and performers including Baby Brave, Meilir, Omaloma, Double-Barelled and Break the Record.

A fitting event to finish off a great first year
Lead Member for People – Communities, Partnerships Public Protection and Community Safety, Cllr Hugh Jones, said: “Dydd Llun 2 has capped off a wonderful first year for Tŷ Pawb. To have attracted such a large audience on a sunny Easter weekend when many people would usually have been heading outdoors is hugely impressive and shows just how popular Tŷ Pawb has become as a family friendly destination.
“The combination of arts, markets, food & drink, family friendly activities and diverse live entertainment has proved a huge hit with visitors and thanks must go to the huge efforts of the staff, traders, volunteers, artists and all those who have worked so hard to make Tŷ Pawb such a success story.
“We are looking forward to more exciting times in Tŷ Pawb’s second year, with some fantastic events and exhibitions planned, including the Football exhibition ‘Futbolka’ which launches on Friday.”
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May 2, 2019
“Wrexham, Look Up!!”
There’s a brand new arts installation in Central Arcade thanks to local Building Art Project Volunteer, Wayne Price.
The “Wrexham, Look Up!!” installation is made up of over 200 brightly coloured paper globes above the shops in the Arcade. They’ve gradually gone up over the last few days and now the final touches have been made to complete the work. And they look fantastic 🙂
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They’ve already caused a bit of a media storm with comments such as “beautiful”, “amazing”, “lovely”, “pretty”, “cool” and “brilliant” appearing on various posts.
“Chance meeting”
The idea came about during a chance meeting in a café between Central Arcade shop owner of Abode Above, Daphne Roberts and Wrexham Building Art Project Volunteer Lead, Wayne Price.
They decided to work together to brighten up the shopping area with the aim of reminding people that Central Arcade is a charming place to visit, this resulted in the “Wrexham, Look Up!!” globes.
“Gem in the heart of Wrexham”
Daphne said, “The feedback so far has been overwhelming, everyone loves it. We need people to know that Central Arcade is a gem in the heart of Wrexham, as well as home to a number of small, independent businesses. So please look up, look around, support your local independents and tell everyone that ‘Central Arcade is so much more than a thoroughfare”
Wayne Price said, “As always there is a lot of people to thank for putting together a project of this size. Thanks first of all to Daphne, Steven, Angie of RedCrafts and all the traders of Central Arcade for their help, vision and desire to get this project done thank you to the landlords of Central Arcade for their permission, Thank you to the volunteers on the day, Daphne, Christian, Angie and Sharon Rogers.”
This isn’t the first time Wayne has been at work in the town centre. In November he was behind a remembrance mural on Bank Street – the first of his projects and more recently he’s revisited Bank Street to spruce up a few more buildings.
You can read about the 100 year remembrance mural in the article below.
Where did that come from?
The Mayor, Cllr Andy Williams, visited the installation as it was close to completion. He said: “Wayne is to be congratulated for his initiatives which are creatively improving the appearance of some of our older buildings. They’re all very appropriate for the buildings themselves and I know visitors to the town centre are very appreciative of his originality and hard work in completing the projects to date.”
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May 1, 2019
Football Focus as Sports Council awards £100,000 for improvements
Football remains in the headlines at the moment as we receive news that we have been awarded a grant of £100,000 to help support the improvement of football facilities at Ponciau Banks in Rhos and Solvay Banks in Brynteg.
The money will support improvement to the sports pavilion at Solvay Banks and match grant monies already obtained to help build a replacement community sports pavilion at Ponciau Banks. These two areas are part of a pilot hub project to support grass roots football in Wrexham.
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This follows a grant of £50,000 from the Welsh Government to fund the development work on the football hub pilot areas with the Football Association Wales (Trust) and North East Wales Football Association to help clubs develop their boys and girls teams, encourage stronger links between junior and senior teams and encourage a wider section of the community to keep fit through playing football.
One of the hubs covers football clubs from Brynteg, Brymbo to New Broughton and includes Ysgol Clywedog, as the feeder school. The other hub covers Johnstown, Rhos, Rhostyllen and Pen y cae and includes Ysgol Ruabon and Ysgol Grango, as the feeder schools.
Grant aid from the Welsh Government has enabled the Football Association Wales (Trust) to work with the clubs and schools on developing plans to improve football opportunities in these areas. This work is due to be completed in the next few weeks.
“Excellent News”
Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “This is excellent news and we are grateful to the Sports Council for recognising the work we are doing here in Wrexham with football and the community.”
We, along with key partners including Wrexham AFC, Glyndŵr University and the Football Association of Wales (FAW), have aspirational plans to significantly develop the profile of football in Wrexham and this funding is part of those plans as the plans move forward.
Deputy Minister for Culture Sport and Tourism Lord Elis-Thomas said: “Whether it’s the hall you do classes in or the pitch you play on, having the right facilities in place has a big impact on a person’s experience – and likelihood of them participating on a regular basis.
“There is a clear need to increase the spread of top-class facilities across the country and we are acting on that with investment, but we must also make sure these benefit local communities, as well as elite athletes.”
You can read more about these plans here
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May 1, 2019
Learn more about the EU Settlement Scheme and how to apply – public event in Wrexham on May 9
On behalf of the Home Office
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) is now open to applications for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens living in the UK.
HM Government has put in place an extensive engagement programme with local government, employers and third sector groups to ensure all EU citizens are informed about how the EUSS will protect their rights to live and work in the UK after we leave the EU and how to apply.
As part of this, the Government is inviting EU/EEA/Swiss citizens to an information event in Wrexham on Thursday, May 9 hosted by Home Office officials.
This event will include:
- An overview of the EUSS
- Support for vulnerable citizens
- The application process / how to apply
- Right to work checks
- No deal scenario
- Q&A
Time, date and venue…
3:30pm-5pm
Thursday, May 9
Tŷ Pawb, Market Street, Wrexham, Wales LL13 8BY
For more information contact the Home Office.
April 30, 2019
Thousands turn out for Wales Comic Con
Once again Wales Comic Con got the big thumbs up from con-goers across the UK and further afield as thousands descended on the Wrexham Glyndŵr University campus for the first event of 2019.
It was brollies and boots at the ready on Saturday as Storm Hannah ran its course but fans braved lashing rain and howling winds to see their favourite stars from the world of modern pop culture – Sunday was a little calmer! 🙂
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The guest list had popular actors, writers and voiceover performers! It headlined Kiefer Sutherland of 24 and Designated Survivor; Sam Neil of Jurassic Park; Tenth Doctor David Tennant; Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films; Ron Perlman of Hellboy fame; Liam Cunningham, Ser Davos Seaworth of Game of Thrones; Sam Claflin from The Hunger Games; Gotham star Sean Pertwee; Emmy Raver-Lampman from The Umbrella Academy…and the list went on! 🙂
The traders did a roaring trade selling licensed collectables, posters, photographs and memorabilia of all descriptions.
The gaming zone was packed on both days as old and young took turns in trying out the latest games and gadgetry on the market.
The Question and Answer sessions, always popular, were packed to hear from the stars of Sabrina, Gotham, Stargate, Lord of the Rings, Umbrella Academy, Hunger Games and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Finally on Sunday came the Cosplay Masquerade when all the hard work of getting dressed for Comic Con paid off.
We’d like to thank the organisers for yet another great event, held here in Wrexham, which brings more than £1m annually into the regional economy.
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April 29, 2019
The Cymru Knievels begin epic circuit of Wales in Wrexham
For the 8th year, the Knievel theme charity event returns to Wales for their epic motorcycle ride around Wales to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
All riders, who will dressed as motorcycle legend Evel Knievel, will leave Wrexham at 9am on Thursday May 2 and return on Bank Holiday Monday, on May 6, at 5pm when they will have completed the 1,070 mile perimeter of Wales.
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During their ride they will ride for up to 12 hours day over back lanes and pit lanes, visit remote hamlets and the capital city and take in some in of the most breathtaking scenery in the world!
The Mayor will wave off over 60 Cymru Knievels from High Street which will also be filmed by S4C for their evening proframme HENO.
Since it started in 2012 the event has raised over £70,000 for charity and has grown in popularity and fun.
If you wish to donate to this event you can do so at www.justgiving.com/cymru2019
For more information on the RIDE Cymru motorcycle events please email info@ridecymru.com.
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April 29, 2019
Free Lunchtime Concerts Continue at Tŷ Pawb
Did you know that every Thursday between 1pm and 2pm a free concert takes place at Tŷ Pawb?
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The Live Music Showcase Recital Concerts are very popular and quite often its standing room only – when you see line up you’ll appreciate why that is. They’re designed to promote local music talent across the musical spectrum.
They offer a range of music ranging from the stage and screen and popular classical through to folk, jazz, rhythm and blues.
The events are free but donations are welcome to enable further live music events to take place at this exciting venue.
There’s no need to book, just take a look below to find a concert that takes your fancy and get yourself down to Tŷ Pawb.
Schedule of Live Music Recital Concerts, Spring and Summer 2019
- May 2 Henry Soper, Piano and Saxophone
- May 9 David Jones, Piano, Schuman, Godoowsky, Rachmaninoff and Liszt
- May 16 Achille Jones, Classical guitar with guest Sophie Darling
- May 23 Vera Van Heeringen, Vocal and Guitar
- May 30 Shonagh Douglas, Bagpipes
- June 6 Nick Malings, Piano
- June 13 Brian and Jeremy Healt, Piano Duo with a programme of music by Mozart, Poulenc, Debussy
- June 20 Rachel Marsh and Friends, Vocal with Daniel Bradford on Piano – tune in to “Summertime and the Livin is Easy” for this session
- June 27 Max Hixon, Vocals and Guitar
- July 4 Llangollen IME Visiting Choirs, A choral/instrumental treat
- July 11 Caroline Morris and Friends, Piano and Woodwind
- July 18 Anthony Mitchell, Classical Guitar
- July 25 Elias Ackerley and Friends, Instrumental
Derek Jones, Chair of the Advisory Board and organiser of the Recital Concerts, said: “We have been very pleased with the reception the performers have received on Thursdays and we are delighted that the area is regularly packed. We try to cater for all tastes and I can highly recommend a visit.”
Get a taste of what’s in store below:
The Live Music Showcase at Tŷ Pawb is supported by Wrexham Symphony Orchestra, Calon FM, The Music Place and Tŷ Pawb’s own traders. 🙂
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April 29, 2019
HWB will return as part of FOCUS Wales
HWB Cymraeg will return to this year’s FOCUS Wales, bringing more Welsh language events and artists to the line-up of the Wrexham-based international music festival.
Now in its third year, HWB Cymraeg will return to its teepee spot on Queen Square from Thursday, May 16 to Saturday, May 18.
The bill for this year’s HWB Cymraeg features live performers from the world of Welsh popular music, along with DJs and choirs.
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Live music will be performed at the HWB from 7pm each evening, with the line-up featuring acts such as Zabrinski, I Fight Lions, Colorama, Cynefin and Wrexham-based singer Elan Catrin Parry.
During the day, the HWB will host a variety of Welsh language events, including choral performances, Parti Magi Ann, film screenings and Welsh learning workshops.
Just click here for the full line-up.
Here’s a quick video showing some of the hits from last year’s HWB, including Welsh comedian Tudur Owen:
Stephen Jones, Welsh Language Co-ordinator for Wrexham Council, said: “I’m very pleased to be able to announce that HWB Cymraeg will be coming back to Queens Square as part of FOCUS Wales 2019, and we’ll have an exciting range of events and live music performances on offer.
“The intent behind the HWB is that we have a varied programme of events which is appealing to both Welsh learners and seasoned speakers alike, and that we give learners somewhere to practise and use their Welsh in a lively and popular setting.
“I’d also like to thank FOCUS Wales for their support for HWB Cymraeg, and would encourage anyone who hasn’t visited the HWB in previous years to come and see what we’ve got on this year.”
Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety, said: “HWB Cymraeg proved to be a very popular element in FOCUS Wales in its first two years, and I’m pleased to see it returning for a third year.”
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April 29, 2019
Fancy trying Bollywood dancing?
Ever fancied trying Bollywood dancing?
Or, did you try the last Bollywood night at Tŷ Pawb and fancy brushing up on your new skills?
Well, you’re in luck! Tŷ Pawb is hosting it’s second Bollywood Dance Night on Saturday, May 4.
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Come along for a whirlwind of colour and dance.
And, don’t panic the dances include easy to learn routines with a professional West End Dance Instructor.
An uplifting and therapeutic evening featuring brand new routines awaits you!
Dress Code: Colourful
Indian supper provided by Curry on-the-go Wrexham included
Vegetarian/vegan options available
Saturday, May 4
7.30pm | Adults: £15, Children (12+) £10 (includes food)
Tŷ Pawb, Market St., Wrexham LL13 8BB
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult
You can purchase tickets online here
For more information please contact Tŷ Pawb:
Tel: 01978 292144
Email: typawb@wrexham.gov.uk
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April 26, 2019