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Where did that come from?
A fantastic mural has appeared in the town centre and the Mayor, Cllr Andy Williams and our Armed Forces Champion, Cllr David Griffiths went along to meet those behind this brilliant idea.
The massive painting on the outside wall of Marubbi’s Cafe in Bank Street, is the result of local Wrexham businesses and artists working together to Commemorate the Great War with Street Mural.
Local shop owner Aaron Purvor of Geckos on Bank Street and project volunteer Wayne Price, Director at Wrexham Business Group and Undegun painted the tribute over the weekend.
Wayne Price said, “I’ve been inspired by how many people had wanted to pay tribute to the brave fallen, those who fought or played a part in The Great War.” He added, “I have many people and organisations who did their bit to make this mural happen. First my thanks to Mr Marubbi of Marubbi’s café for offering his wall, Aaron of Geckos for all the work he put in over the weekend. I also must thank the support from the Wrexham Business Group CIC, Wrexham Council for their contribution via their Together in Wrexham Enabling Grant Fund and Undegun Arts for their expertise and materials. Also, we must thank both of Offa and Rhosddu Community Councils for their backing into the Wrexham Building Art Project.”
Aaron Purvor said, “Having family relatives who fought in the war, I’m very proud to have been a part of this project. I’m also looking forward to being able to see it from my shop window every day.”
When asked if they had any other plans for street projects, Wayne Price answered, “I hope so, we hopefully have two more projects on Bank Street in the coming months, if anyone would like to become part of the project please search for the Wrexham Building Art Project on Social media. However, that’s for the future, today, we are all happy by the positive comments we have received on this commemoration of the Great War by so many of Wrexham Public. When people went past whilst we were painting it put a smile upon their faces.”
Both the Armed Forces Champion and the Mayor agreed that the mural was a fitting tribute and a fantastic piece of artwork for this very special anniversary commemoration.
It is hoped this is the first of several artworks to appear over the town centre over the coming months so watch this space!
For further information contact Wayne Price tel: 07425 112 940 or wayne@undegunarts.com
November 7, 2018
Bonjour Wrexham! You’ll be floored by these town centre improvements
Wrexham town centre was awash today with fantastic colours and smells as the Continental Market opened up for the first of four days of trading in the town centre.
The Continental Market is the first event to be held following the completion of improvements to the paving and street furniture in the Queens Street and Hope Street area of the town centre.
Cllr David A Bithell Lead member for the Environment and Transport, said: “We’ve significant investment in the town centre in order to support existing traders and to encourage new businesses to open in Wrexham. It’s important we have an attractive place both for shoppers and businesses and I am very pleased that the work has now finished and we can all enjoy the new look town centre.”
A bid for funding to secure further investment in the town centre has been made to the Welsh Government.
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Cllr Terry Evans, Lead Member for the Economy and Regeneration said: “There’s a very busy period of events coming up for the town centre and the Continental Market is a very welcome addition to those events. I am sure we will see many visitors to the town centre over the coming days and weeks and I hope existing traders will welcome the extra footfall and the advantage it offers to their businesses.”
The market will be here between 10:00am and 5:00pm today through to Saturday.
Around 20 traders will be there selling the best of the continent’s gastronomic delights and craft items. The food on offer will range from cakes and pastries for those with a sweet tooth, flavoured cheeses and olives for those who prefer savoury treats, as well as a host of hot food offerings such as Greek Gyros, Spanish Paella and Pad Thai.

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November 7, 2018
£2000 raised for Hope House Hospice by local secondary school
Over the last twelve months, Ysgol Rhiwabon students have organised and participated in a series of fundraising activities in aid of Hope House Hospice, as one of their chosen charities.
Using their creativity and entrepreneurial skills from the Skills Challenge Certificate (part of the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification), students ran the annual Christmas Fair, offering presents, decorations and treats to students, staff and visitors from the local community.
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Highlights included homemade cakes, original games and knitted products, all created by the students themselves.
Younger students also participated in fundraising efforts, using their musical talents to entertain local residents in a carol concert, held at the local chapel.
Throughout the year, non uniform days, cake sales and other events, were held to swell the charity fund.
On Tuesday October 23rd, Cat Dowdeswell visited the school to introduce the challenge to the current Year 10 students, in preparation for their fair to be held this coming December.
After highlighting the great work done for local families in the community, Cat was presented with a cheque for £2000 by Joe Richards and Laigha Parry, members of two of the most successful stalls at the fair.
Miss S Bourhill, Welsh Baccalaureate Co-ordinator said, “I was delighted for our students to be able raise such a sum for Hope House. It is a tremendous effort and all credit should be given to the students for the dedication they have shown for this worthy cause”.
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November 7, 2018
WWII Siren to sound in Wrexham
The World War II siren at Wrexham County Borough Museum will sound at 10.00 am on Saturday November 10 as a mark of respect for all those who have served their country with the armed forces.
The siren will also sound the start of an event on Queens Square where you can see a World War 1 Mobile Trench and a Biplane – an original World War One Bristol Scout Static!
The trench will give you an opportunity to see just what life could have been like in the trenches of the Great War.
The Biplane is made up of a large number of original parts and is the only flying example left in the world.
The event is free and takes place between 10am and 4pm.
November 7, 2018
Re-vamp for Memorial Hall
The Memorial Hall in Wrexham’s Town centre has had a bit of a refurb in time for the centenary of the end of the First World War on Sunday.
Built to commemorate those who died in the Second World War was built in 1956 and has since become home to several memorial plaques, both inside and outside the Hall.
In addition to the names of the WW2 dead there’s two bronze plaques dedicated to those who fell in WW1 and two plaques with the names of employees of the Borough Council who were killed in the two wars and a slate plaque which refers to the Burma Star.
Outside are memorials to the RWF, the familiar cenotaph where the annual Service of Remembrance takes place and also the Burma Bell, the Normandy Veterans Memorial, the Falklands Memorial and a memorial to Flt Lt D S A Lord VC, DFC, which used to stand on the corner of Grosvenor Road and Regent Street.
Visitors to the area were often a little “underwhelmed” when they viewed the areas or came to pay their respects and they have now been enhanced with new seating, standards and display panels recording the history of the Hall.
There’s also a new “wreath plinth” where wreaths and crosses can be laid by those who wish to wish to remember their friends and relatives in this way. Previously they were laid against the walls where they often fell down and could often look “abandoned”. Now they can be placed with respect.
The first wreath was laid by Mr Roy Bellis, in memory of his father Jack Bellis, former Royal Welch Fusilier and Normandy veteran who sadly passed away this year aged 102.
Outside the facia has been replaced and visitors will no longer be able to miss the reason the hall is there – as a Memorial to those who fell.
Cllr David Griffiths, Armed Forces Champion, said: “All this work to the Memorial Hall has been made possible by funding from the Armed Forces Community Fund Trust and we are very grateful for their support. The Memorial Hall is a very well known building but I sometimes feel we were beginning to forget why it was built and it very fitting that the history of the building along with the bench seating and standards really make it stand out as a place of memorial, humility and respect.”
November 6, 2018
Kids give Tŷ Pawb the half term thumbs up!
What a week that was!
Following on from the huge success of the summer holidays activity programme, Tŷ Pawb pulled the stops out once again for a half-term jam packed with family fun!
The activities included a science festival, halloween costume making and disco, movies, bonfire night crafts and a make your own pizza event – and these are just a few!
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Rockets, discos and kaleidoscopes
It looks like the events proved a real hit with local children!
Over 500 children and parents attended family events throughout the week. Highlights included the halloween disco with 63 children attending (100 if you include the grown ups) and the kaleidoscope and rocket building events which attracted 90 people.

We had some really lovely feedback too…
“Great family fun, well facilitated and it’s free!”
“There was something for everyone in my family from ages 9 months to 12 years old!”
“We’ve been making trick-or-treat bags! It’s great that local events like this are going on here.”
“There’s always lots going and lovely places to eat. It is a great, modern, creative space with a nice community feel.”
“I have visited with my grandchildren today. I must congratulate the people organising these events, we all really enjoyed them. I also thought they were very good value considering the amount of craft materials available.”
Our surveys recorded an enjoyment rating of 91% and a staff friendliness rating of 97%.

Big plans on the way
Lead Member for People – Communities, Partnerships Public Protection and Community Safety, Cllr Hugh Jones said: “Tŷ Pawb continues to grow from strength to strength as a vibrant community space. The huge range of activities, arts, performances, food and shops on offer is a fantastic achievement for Wrexham and it’s wonderful to see that it has proved a hit with so many people.
“There are some big plans for activities leading up to Christmas, with tickets already selling fast for many events. I would encourage everyone to pick up a copy of the ‘What’s On’ guide, check the social media and sign up to the mailing list to see what’s on offer for them.”
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November 6, 2018
Sports Awards – nominations open now!
The time has come to celebrate athletes, coaches and volunteers in the county borough who you feel deserve recognition.
Every year, Wrexham Council and Active Wrexham host this prestigious event to highlight the work of local people in local communities in and around Wrexham who work hard to achieve sporting excellence.
So, do you know someone who deserves to be rewarded for their hard work and dedication?
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You can nominate them now by clicking here or emailing sportsawards@wrexham.gov.uk for a nomination form. You have until December 14 to put those deserving names forward and you can nominate in the following categories:
Junior Sports Personality of the Year
Sports Personality of the Year
Service to Sport Award
Coach of the Year
Disability Sports Personality of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Organisation of the Year
NERS Achievement in Health Award
We are currently looking for local sponsors to support the event, if you would like to sponsor an award please contact sportsawards@wrexham.gov.uk
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November 5, 2018
Visit this country park and get a glimpse into the industrial past of the Clywedog Valley
Minera Lead Mines and Country Park gives a fascinating insight into the history of the beautiful Clywedog Valley.
With stunning scenery all around, it’s well worth a visit!
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It’s a great starting point for the Clywedog Valley Trail, but with 53 acres of grassland, wooded areas and archaeological sites, walkers have many options to choose from.
Here’s a short video of a walk starting at Minera Lead Mines, travelling through the country park, and finishing at Minera Quarry.
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November 2, 2018
Work due at men’s changing rooms at Waterworld
You might remember that back in late in 2017, we officially re-opened Waterworld after a £1.5m revamp.
One of the changes that we weren’t able to carry out during the works – part of a £2.7m project to renovate all of our Freedom Leisure facilities across the county borough – was renovating the male changing rooms near the gym.
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We’re pleased to be able to say that further refurbishment works to the changing rooms will start on Monday, December 3, with the goal of completing all works in the area before the end of the month.
The work will include the creation of a new, open-plan area with bench seating; new, individual mixer shower units; glass-fronted shower cubicles and LED lighting.
Male customers are asked to use the first floor changing area for changing and showering during this time.
Cllr Andrew Atkinson, Lead Member for Youth Services and Anti-Poverty, with responsibility for Leisure, said: “We know one of the key changes that customers have wanted ever since the wider refurbishment work at Waterworld was the improvement of the male changing rooms near the gym on the ground floor, so we’re very pleased to be able to announce these works.
“We’re hopeful that the works will be finished before the New Year, and want to thank users in advance for their patience and co-operation during this time.”
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November 2, 2018
4 Day Continental Market in Wrexham Town Centre
The ever-popular Continental Street Market event, which has visited nearly 20 different locations as part of its 2018 tour, will be visiting Wrexham town centre for its final event of the year.
You can expect to find a mix of international themed traders featuring a host of street food options to tempt the tastebuds. The event will be open from 10am to 5pm Wednesday to Saturday, and will be set in the heart of the town centre on Hope Street, Regent Street and Queen Street.
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“Expect the area to be brought to life”
Traders from around the world will be on hand to display the best products that their respective countries have to offer. The event will have a wide array of products on offer, from unusual craft items, to food traders offering the best hot and cold produce from their native countries. Expect the area to be brought to life with the sights, sounds and smells of the continent.
The event is operated by RR Events, a Liverpool based Event Management company specialising in special event and themed markets. These themed events will have travelled the length and breadth of the UK as part of its 2018 tour, and is glad to be adding a new destination to its ever-ever-growing list
RR Events Managing Director Tony Walsh said: “Our team of staff and traders have been involved in events across Europe for over 10 years. We are particularly proud of our Continental Street Market events, as we know the atmosphere that they bring to the towns and cities we visit. We would like to thank Wrexham Borough Council for their hard work facilitating the event, and hope that it’s well received locally.
Cllr Terry Evans, Lead Member for Economic Regeneration, said:
“Excellent News”
“This is excellent news and a further boost to the town centre economy. The popular market will see many visitors whilst it’s here who will also be able to browse the markets and town centre shops and take a look at the refurbishment works that will be completed for the start of the market.”
From Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th November around 20 traders will be present selling the best of the continent’s gastronomic delights and craft items. The food on offer will range from cakes and pastries for those with a sweet tooth, flavoured cheeses and olives for those who prefer savoury treats, as well as a host of hot food offerings such as Greek Gyros, Spanish Paella and Pad Thai.
What’s on information:
Wrexham Continental Street Market
Hope Street and Queen Street
Hours of opening: 10:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday to Saturday
Facebook: @CSmarkets
Twitter: @Continent_SM
Instagram: continental_sm
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November 2, 2018