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  • Hire Tŷ Pawb for your event for half price in January!

    Hire Tŷ Pawb for your event for half price in January!

    Did you know Tŷ Pawb has rooms and spaces that you can hire out for your own events?

    From meetings, conferences and craft classes to film showings, live music and private parties such as birthdays and weddings the list of possibilities is enormous!

    Our hugely versatile spaces set among the markets, galleries and food/drink outlets makes Tŷ Pawb an attractive and vibrant setting to host all kinds of activities.

    Even better news – if you book our Performance Space, Meeting Room or People’s Square between January 2 and January 31, you’ll get 50% off the total room hire price!

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    Performance Space

    Our performance space has theatre-style seating for just over 100 people and can be used for a range of activities including meetings, conferences, film showings, live music and more!

    It comes equipped with professional light and sound equipment and the seats can be retracted, giving you full access to the sprung floor, perfect for events such as dance and theatre workshops.

    Meeting Room

    Our private meeting room has space for up to 15 people. Projectors can also be provided.

    The People’s Square

    This is one of the most flexible spaces we have available! The space comes with it’s own projector and large screen as well as lighting and sound equipment. It’s location near the bar and market hall makes it ideal for holding public events. Moveable PVC curtains provide some soft separation for more private events.

    Seating and tables can be provided.

    More spaces also available

    The discount will apply for the three spaces mentioned above, however we also have additional rooms which can be hired at our standard rates.

    This includes the Learning Studio, a great space for private classes, crafts, children’s activities, meetings and more. There’s access to two large sinks and the projectors can also be used in this room.

    We also have the Shepherd’s Hut! Based on a traditional Welsh design and built using reclaimed materials.

    Our spaces can generally be hired 7 days a week and evenings can also be arranged.
    Plus, if you’re driving here, you’ll have access to Tŷ Pawb’s multi-storey car park so you’ll be able to get from your car to your hired space without having to go outside the building and face the January weather!

    For more information, including prices and availability, get in touch with us:

    01978 292144
    typawb@wrexham.gov.uk

    Please note: Discounts are subject to discretion 

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  • Caring, Listening, Helping. Meet Wrexham’s Street Pastors

    Caring, Listening, Helping. Meet Wrexham’s Street Pastors

    This article is written as part of a series of posts about the #DrinkLessEnjoyMore campaign

    Have you been on a night out in Wrexham and noticed people in blue uniforms handing out flip flops and lollypops? These are the Wrexham Street Pastors and they are volunteers who, together with other agencies help to make the Wrexham night time economy safer for everyone on a night out. Wrexham Street Pastors also provide support at largescale events and concerts.

    They are trained volunteers from local churches that care about the local community. All Street Pastors will have completed 9 training sessions spread over a year covering subjects including conflict management, listening and basic first aid.

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    Practical Help

    Includes providing a reassuring presence, Street Pastors listen to and talk with people, provide information on local agencies and where possible engage with people to discourage anti-social behaviour.

    Practical help provided by street pastors include handing out blankets, giving flip flops to clubbers unable to walk home in their high heeled footwear, giving out water, lollypops to partygoers and chocolates for energy to vulnerable people and ensuring the safety of anyone in need of support. Street pastors remove bottles and other potential weapons from the streets, in order to discourage violence and vandalism.

    Working in Partnership

    They are led by a local coordinator (Laurie Searle) and have support from local churches and community groups in partnership with WCBC, NW Police, CCTV staff, Door staff/Security, Paramedics, Welfare Centre and Red Cross Volunteers.

    There are a total of 36 street pastors in Wrexham and they operate every Saturday night from 10.30pm until around 3am as well as every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

    Want to volunteer?

    Currently over 300 towns and cities across the UK have a street pastors team. There are also a growing number of street pastor teams overseas.

    If you are interested in finding out more about the Street Pastors work, or are interested in becoming a Street Pastor yourself, please contact them here.

    For more information about the #DrinkLessEnjoyMore campaign click here

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  • Have a laugh this Festive Friday!

    Have a laugh this Festive Friday!

    If you are looking for something a bit different to do this Festive Friday, look no further than Tŷ Pawb’s Comedy night!

    This event promises to be a festive treat with top-notch entertainment including professional stand-up comedians from the national touring circuit.

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    It’s a perfect chance for a night of entertainment to leave you feeling uplifted!

    You will need to be quick – the last comedy night at Tŷ Pawb was a sell out!

    Who will be there?

    Ignacio Lopez

    • “Unique and hilarious” – BUZZ magazine
    • “A pitch perfect set” – Wales Online
    • “Had the crowd roaring” – Get Reading

    Callum Oakley

    • “A rising star…” – David Walliams
    • Britain’s Got Talent 2012 star

    And your compare for the evening, Wrexham’s own… Kevin Caswell-Jones

    • “Beautifully cynical and very funny indeed” – Kill for a seat comedy
    • “Imagine your grandad was cool” – Hot water comedy club, Liverpool

    Come along for another night of top professional comedy from some of the UK’s leading touring comics. Current line-up includes:

    7.30PM / £10

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  • 5 interesting things about Bangor-on-Dee

    5 interesting things about Bangor-on-Dee

    Continuing our theme of five interesting things about places in Wrexham County Borough, this week we’re looking at Bangor-on-Dee, or ‘Bangor’ as it’s commonly known to locals.

    The ‘on-Dee’ part refers to the closeness to the River Dee, although the traditional Welsh name is ‘Bangor-is-y-coed’, with the ‘is-y-coed’ bit meaning ‘below the wood/trees’.

    The village is the earliest settlement known by name in the County Borough, which is quite special in itself 🙂

    It was firstly called ‘Bovinium’ by the Romans, then ‘Bancornburg’ by the Saxons, next it was known as ‘Bancor’, and then ‘Bankerbur’…but it wasn’t until 1291 that the first reference was made to its present title.

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    So as you can see, Bangor has a long history, and our first ‘interesting thing’ covers some of this…

    1. Bangor Monastery

    In AD 560, a monastery was established by Saint Dunawd, which made Bangor an important religious centre – apparently one of the most influential in Europe.

    It’s believed the monastery was over a mile in length, and was so large that it was divided into seven parts, with each containing around 300 monks.

    The monastery was destroyed in AD 616 during the Battle of Chester in very bloody circumstances. Around 1,200 monks were slaughtered and Walter Scott later recounted this in the poem ‘The Monks of Bangor’s March’.

    The following is an extract from his poem: “Weltering amid warriors slain, Spurned by steeds with bloody mane, Slaughtered down by heathen blade, Bangor’s peaceful monks are laid.”

    Today, there’s no trace of the monastery, and its exact position is uncertain…but what’s certain is that it’s a massive part of the history of Bangor.

    2. Bangor Bridge

    Bangor has a beautiful five-arched stone bridge that has its fair share of history.

    This history goes even further back than the current design, as a medieval wooden design is recorded to have existed in 1292…although historical maps give an even earlier date of 1036.

    The current design is made mostly from red sandstone and has been there since 1658. It’s believed that Inigo Jones is responsible for the build as it’s very similar to his other bridges.

    It’s had several repairs over the years, and it’s a Grade I listed building.

    It really is stunning, but perhaps the best word to describe it, would be ‘charming’ 🙂

    3. St Dunawds Church

    The church is named after the very same St Dunawd who established Bangor Monastery…

    The date that the church was built is said to be around 1300. It has a red sandstone design and was erected on the minimal remains of the aforementioned monastery.

    Between 1723 and 1726, it underwent an extensive rebuild, including the bell tower, which now has six bells.

    Later in 1832, the north aisle was altered, and then in 1869, the south aisle was extended to form the present day baptistery.

    If you were to visit St Dunawds, you’d find graves and memorial plaques dating from the 1300’s, a font from around the year 1500, and beautiful stained glass windows.

    So if you like churches steeped with history, it’s well worth a look 🙂

    4. Bangor War Memorial

    Adjacent to Bangor Bridge, you’ll find the War Memorial, which was erected in 1922 to commemorate the lives of the 23 men of the Parish who were lost in World War 1.

    Designed by H. Tyson Smith of Liverpool, the memorial also commemorates those who were lost during World War 2.

    At the unveiling of the memorial, it was reported that it was so well attended that people had to line-up across Bangor Bridge…this was the closest they could get to the service!

    It’s superbly designed and a lovely tribute to the Bangor men who fought for their country.

    5. Bangor Races

    Bangor-on-Dee racecourse is a national hunt racecourse, which opened in 1859.

    It stages 14 jump racing fixtures a year.

    Set in 150 acres of green space, the racecourse also caters for many events. It has three separate venues with six rooms that can host between two and 300 people.

    We hope you enjoyed our fourth instalment of ‘5 interesting things around Wrexham County Borough’.

    Keep checking to see where we’ll be covering next 🙂

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  • Need a last minute stocking filler?

    Need a last minute stocking filler?

    Running out of ideas for stocking fillers? We have the perfect solution!

    The Wonders of Wrexham calendar is packed full of stunning photographs taken throughout the year of the wonderful architecture and beauty spots in and around the county borough taken by local, amateur photographers.

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    The 2019 Wonders of Wrexham calendar is printed and on sale at the following outlets:
    • Tourist Information Centre
    • Wrexham Library
    • Wrexham County Borough Museum
    • Bank Street Social
    • Tŷ Pawb

    It costs just £5 with all profits going to the Mayor’s Charity Fund.

    But hurry, we’ve had just 500 printed and, if they’re as popular as they were last year, they’ll soon be gone!

    Cllr Andy Williams, The Mayor of Wrexham said: “It’s excellent value and shows some of the truly beautiful areas of scenery and architecture in Wrexham. We really do have a fantastic location here and the Calendar is a reminder to us all of this. I hope you will support my charities this year by buying a copy of the Wonders of Wrexham 2019 Calendar.”

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  • Christmas sing-a-long in Tŷ Pawb

    Christmas sing-a-long in Tŷ Pawb

    Join us on Thursday, December 20 in Tŷ Pawb, where Wrexham One World Community Choir will entertain us with a festive celebration of song in the decorated food court.

    The event will include Christmas classics such as “Fairytale of New York” as well as traditional carols.

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    And, if you don’t know the words – don’t worry! There will even be song sheets available so you can sing along!

    The bar will be open and you can sample the culinary delights from the food court.

    Thursday, December 20.

    7.30 – 9pm

    This is a FREE event and suitable for all ages.

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  • Wrexham pubs support ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign

    Wrexham pubs support ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign

    Bars across Wrexham are supporting the Ask for Angela campaign, which encourages people to discreetly ask for help if they feel unsafe on a date or a night out.

    If you are feeling vulnerable, all you have to do is approach the bar and ask for Angela, the staff are then alerted to the situation and can help.

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    The initiative aims to reduce sexual violence and vulnerability by providing customers with a discreet way to gain assistance from staff in order to get help when they feel unsafe due to a person’s actions, words or behaviour.

    Once alerted, staff can then offer to call a taxi, contact their friends or family or ensure that the individual causing the distress leaves the venue.

    ‘Simple yet effective’

    Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety said, “This is a simple yet effective scheme which empowers members of the public to seek help if they are feeling vulnerable, by allowing them to raise concerns with staff. It may be that they are in the company of someone who is not what they seemed and they want to get away safely and with minimum fuss. This initiative will facilitate this and hopefully prevent situations from escalating into something more serious. Of course, where scenarios do develop we know bar staff will contact police to attend the scene“

    Available at participating venues across Wrexham, just look out for the ‘Ask for Angela’ posters or ask bar staff.

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  • Don’t neglect your mental health this Christmas

    Don’t neglect your mental health this Christmas

    You turn on the TV and Christmas adverts are on…you see people gathered around a table, smiling, laughing and joking around…

    They’re having a great time…you’re told this is what Christmas should look like…and this makes you feel pressured, anxious and often lonely.

    Don’t feel ashamed or guilty…Christmas is an incredibly busy and emotional period, and it’s important that we look after ourselves.

    Don’t ignore it

    If you feel like this, it’s very important to realise that you’re not the only one feeling this way and to know there’s support out there.

    The Jo Cox Loneliness commission recently found out that millions of us feel lonely, some or all of the time – but particularly at Christmas.

    If you need to talk, the Samaritans have a free phone number that you can call from any phone: 116 123.

    And it’s not just over the Christmas period – you can call them 24/7, 365 days of the year!

    Talking things through can often help 🙂

    Here’s a few tips to help you stay on top of your mental health…

    • If you’re feeling anxious, go to parties and social events early-on before they get too busy (and maybe take a friend along for support).
    • Even though it’s Christmas, keep doing your normal routines that help you stay well – this could be a morning run, or maybe some mindfulness?
    • Poor nutrition can increase symptoms – stay well hydrated and eat regularly throughout the day.

    Look out for others…

    Even if you’re feeling alright, those around you mightn’t be.

    If someone you know is quiet or withdrawn, don’t label them a ‘party pooper’ – ask them if they’re OK and what you could do to help them enjoy the festivities more.

    But if they’re too anxious to go out at all, pop round and take them some mince pies – we’re sure they’d appreciate it.

    These are just a couple of tips that can help you enjoy Christmas more. There’s more available on the Mind website.

    And don’t forget, if you need to talk, you can call the Samaritans any time of the day on 116 123.

    Stay well this Christmas 🙂

  • Still looking for some great Christmas gifts? Wrexham Museum can help…

    Still looking for some great Christmas gifts? Wrexham Museum can help…

    The big day is fast approaching!

    There’s so much choice for places to buy Christmas presents these days that it can become quite bewildering!

    However, if you’re out and about in Wrexham then you might want to pop into this little treasure trove for unique gifts!

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    Wrexham Museum’s shop sells all kinds of toys, books, ceramics, locally made food and drinks and much more!

    Know anyone who likes Game of Thrones? The Museum has glassware made by the very same company that produced those used on the show itself!

    Or if you’re interested in Wrexham’s history we have some fascinating books covering the story of local areas across the county borough.

    The local food and drink includes Welsh Mountain Mead (a type of honey wine if you’ve never tried it) and a range jams, salted caramel, pickled onions and more!

    Where is Wrexham Museum?

    Find out more about the Museum here

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  • Don’t miss out – last Community Chest fund of 2018

    Don’t miss out – last Community Chest fund of 2018

    Community sporting initiatives across Wrexham are urged to take advantage of a fund which could help them in their roles before the closing date for applications.

    Sport Wales, which encourages and supports sports participation throughout Wales, is offering up to £1500 for groups via its Community Chest.

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    Applications for the last round of funding is open until Wednesday, January 16, with the panel meeting to discuss applications on Wednesday, January 30.

    Cllr Andrew Atkinson, Lead Member for Youth Services and Anti-Poverty, with responsibility for Leisure, said: “There are a lot of good sports and athletics groups out there which do excellent work in their community.

    “The Community Chest is there to help those clubs get the extra resources they need. Those involved should make sure they don’t miss out.”

    For more information, contact Louise Brady, Sports Development Assistant Manager at Wrexham Council, on 01978 297359 or by e-mail at louise.brady@wrexham.gov.uk.

    Information is also available on our website.

    To apply online, visit the Sports Wales website.

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