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Date for your diary – Play Day 2019!!!
Organisers are gearing up for this year’s Play Day which takes place on Wednesday, August 7 in the town centre between 12noon and 4pm.
Regulars to Play Day will know that it’s the day when children take over the town centre and parents and carers watch on while everyone gets very wet and very messy 🙂
There’s all the usual activities including den building, a big maze, the popular water slide, the giant sand pit and plenty for even the very youngest of children.
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Playing is what being a child is all about and Play Day is the day we all get to take a side step and give them plenty of room to do just that.
Around 4,000 people visited last year’s event and we want to see even more this year. All you need to bring with you is a playful mood and of course some clothes you don’t mind getting wet and messy.
We’d also love you to bring a picnic and stay for the day or make the most of what’s available in the town centre.
We love it and we look forward to welcoming children of all ages once again to take over the town centre.
We hope to see you on August 7 in the town centre between 12noon and 4pm.
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May 22, 2019
Meerkats in the library?
Do you fancy meeting a giant rabbit, a parrot or a meerkat? Maybe you are brave enough to get up close to a skunk or a 15 ft python?
If this sounds up your street, then make sure you are in Wrexham Library on May 28! There are two sessions, 10-11am and 11.15am-12.15pm.
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KC Exotics will be returning to Wrexham Library and will bring along a collection of exotics animals for you to meet.
The event is suitable for all ages, under 8s must be accompanied.
Tickets cost £2.50 per child and booking is essential.
Call Wrexham Library on 01978 292090 to book or for more information.
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May 22, 2019
Free swimming this half term
Rain or shine, there are plenty of ways to get your children active this May half term.
Take a look at the list below to see what is going on in leisure centres across the County Borough.
Chirk Leisure Centre – 01691 778666
Free Swimming
Sunday 2–3pm
Family Splash Session (Family of 4)
Thursday 11am–12pm
Introduction to Swimming Lessons
Wednesday 29 May 2019
3 day course
Ages 4-5
9–9.30am
Ages 6-8
9.30–10am
Ages 9+
10–10.30am
Family Aqua Aerobics
Wednesday 12.15–1pm
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Junior Gym
Instructor supervised gym fitness session
Ages 11-15
Tuesday & Thursday 11am–12pm
Gwyn Evans – 01978 269540
Free Swimming
Thursday 2–3pm
Sundays 10–11am
Introduction to Swimming Lessons
Starting Tuesday, May 28, 4-day course
Ages 4-5 years old
9-9.30am
10-10.30am
11.15–11.45am
Ages 6-7 years old
9.30-10am
10.30-11am
11.45am–12.15pm
Junior Aqua Aerobics
Wednesday 2.15–3pm
Junior Gym
Instructor supervised gym fitness session.
Ages 11-15
Sundays 11am–12pm
Waterworld – 01978 297300
Free Swimming
Tuesday–Friday 2–3pm
Saturdays 3.30–4.30pm
Family Splash Session (Family of 4)
Sundays 9-11am
Introduction to Swimming Lessons
Starting Tuesday, May 28, 4-day course
Ages 3-4 years old
9–9.30am
Ages 5-6 years old
9.30–10am
Sensory swimming lessons for children with Autism
All children must accompanied by an parent/guardian
Starting Tuesday, May 28, 4-day course
Ages 3-6 years old
10–10.30am
Ages 7+ years old
10.30–11am
Junior Fitness Session
Instructor supervised gym fitness session
Age 11-15 years old
Thursday 10–11am
**Waterworld Open Bank Holiday Monday, Free Swimming 12–1pm
Queensway – 01978 355826
Junior Gym
Instructor supervised gym fitness session.
Ages 11-15 years old
Tuesday & Thursday 4–5pm
Remember to bring your Freedom Free Swim Card with you. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, you can pick one up for free when you get there.
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May 22, 2019
Underneath the Arches is Back, bigger and better than before!
Summer is fast approaching – which means a few things. Sunny weather, ice-cream, BBQ’s… the list goes on. But more importantly it marks the return of Underneath the Arches!
Now in its eighth year, the open-air concert held at the foot of the World Heritage Site, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is looking to put on its biggest show to date, so it definitely isn’t to be missed.
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The annual event was also named the Best Visitor Event (under 7.5k) at the 2017 North Wales Tourism Awards as well as the second best in the whole of Wales (coming second to the Champion’s league final at the Millennium Stadium!) so you can be certain that tickets are in high demand for this hugely popular event.
If you need a reminder of what makes Underneath the Arches such a special event, take a look at this:
For more information and updates on the event follow Underneath the Arches on Facebook
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May 22, 2019
Get ready for half term
If you are looking for half term activities next week, take a look at the list below.
All of these events are free, but they are just a taster of what is on across the County Borough. To see all of the council’s events throughout the half term, take a look at facebook.com/wrexhamcouncil.
May 25-June 3
Elmer Craft Sessions
Wrexham Library
Craft activities including making Elmer bunting and Elmer ears, pinning the trunk on Elmer as well as an Elmer-themed treasure hunt! No need to book. Contact (01978) 292090 for further details. Suitable for ALL ages.
FREE
May 28, 1-3pm
Tennis Coaching
Acton Park
Meet at the tennis courts. Booking is recommended. Contact 01978 763140 to book your place or email countryparks@wrexham.gov.uk for further details. Suitable for 6-14 years.
FREE
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May 28, 2-4pm
Pebble Painting
Gwersyllt Library
Come and have a go at pebble painting and make your own rock creature! Suitable for children of all ages, under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Contact 01978 722890 for further details.
FREE
May 29, 3.30-4.30pm
Paws to Read,
Ruabon Library
Suitable for ages 3-8 years. Join us for an interactive story session. Contact 01978 822002 for further details.
FREE
May 30, 1.30-3.30pm
Tennis Coaching
Bellevue Park
Suitable for age 6-14 years. Meet at the tennis courts. Booking is recommended. Contact 01978 763140 to book or countryparks@wrexham.gov.uk.
FREE
May 30, 2-2.30pm
Stori a Chân
Wrexham Library
Welsh storytime that will feature an Elmer story. Elmer’s iconic patchwork and playful character have made him a firm favourite in millions of households across the world. Elmer encourages children to accept others’ differences and practice tolerance and kindness. Children are invited to dress up in their brightest clothes to help us celebrate this lovable elephant. Contact (01978) 292090 for further details.
FREE

June 1
Big Lego Build, 10am-4pm
Trevor Basin Visitor Centre
Lego master, Steve Guiness – the brick guy – will be joining us at the visitor centre to build a 4+ meter scale model of our beloved Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Just turn up and get involved, help us construct this fantastic LEGO masterpiece. For more information please contact: 01978 822912 or email: TrevorVisitor.Centre@canalrivertrust.org.uk
FREE
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May 22, 2019
Elmer at the library!
Everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant will be the star of the week at Wrexham Library this May half term as he celebrates his 30th birthday.
During half term week there will crafts and games galore and children can make Elmer bunting and Elmer ears, pinning the trunk on Elmer as well as an Elmer-themed treasure hunt.
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There will also be two Elmer story times – May 28, 2-2.30pm and May 30, 2-2.30pm (bilingual) – for you to truly enjoy the Elmer tales.
British author, David McKee’s Elmer turns 30 on May 25, after being first published in 1989. Since then has been a firm favourite in millions of households across the world.
Elmer encourages children to accept others’ differences, and be tolerant and kind.
Why not come along dressed in your brightest colours and join us for a celebration of everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant!
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May 21, 2019
Record Fair Success for Tŷ Pawb
A whopping 1500 music fans and collectors turned out to see the record fair at Tŷ Pawb last weekend.
The event, organised with VOD Music had over 30 nationwide top UK record dealers and added to the atmosphere was live music and DJ sets provided by Halcyons Dreams.
It was free to attend and was the second event of this type to be held at this popular venue.
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As they have been going down so well we’re sure the organisers will be back again soon so we’ll keep you posted.
Event organiser, Colin Trueman (Vod Music) said: “We had a brilliant second event at Tŷ Pawb which which was even bigger and better than the first. I’d like to thank everyone who attended and to all the staff for their help. The atmosphere was brilliant and we’ll be back again soon.”
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May 20, 2019
It’s your duty to care
You could be about to get a fine of £300 – read on to make sure this doesn’t come true!
If you have any unwanted items or household rubbish and you want someone to take it away, Fly-Tipping Action Wales is sending out the message that it is your duty to care who takes it away.
If you leave rubbish somewhere it shouldn’t be – i.e. anywhere that isn’t the bin or recycling centre – it is fly-tipping. It can be a single bin bag or thousands of tonnes of waste. It can be dangerous, pollute land and waterways and costs Local Authorities significant amounts of money to clear away.
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It is also a problem if you pay someone to take your waste away and they don’t take it to the proper place to dispose of it. When the waste is reported, it will be you that is landed with the fine, and you could also be prosecuted, with fines of up to £5000.
So…how can you make sure your waste goes to the right place?
Here are two simple steps to making sure what is being taken away will be disposed of properly:
Check that the person or company taking your rubbish is a registered waste carrier. You can check online by visiting naturalresources.wales/checkWaste
Always ask where your waste is going.
Fly-tipping Action Wales also recommends that you:
Record any checks that you make, including the operator’s registration number
Keep a receipt which includes a description of the waste and company used
Record details of the business or vehicle (registration, make, model, colour)
For advice on how to dispose of your household rubbish and unwanted items safely, legally and responsibly please visit the householder advice page.
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May 20, 2019
Great new tool to help people communicate on public transport – The Orange Wallet.
The Orange Wallet, funded by the Welsh Government is intended to help people, especially those on the autism spectrum, to cope with public transport.
The wallet is a communication tool, which can be used by people who sometimes find it difficult to communicate their needs to staff.
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The Orange Wallet contains plastic pockets which are designed to hold words and pictures that will help people to communicate their needs to transport staff.
The wallet will be recognised by staff on public transport services across Wales and staff will know to provide appropriate help.
If you would like a wallet, or for further information please visit Contact Wrexham.
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May 17, 2019
Less than a week to go!
Polling stations across Wrexham county borough will be opening next Thursday for the European Elections.
Your polling station address is on your polling card and it will be open from 7am-10pm.
If you have a postal vote please remember to vote and return it in the stamped addressed envelope provided or alternatively you can drop it off at any polling station.
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In these elections we are voting for the whole of Wales who will have four Members of the European Parliament (MEP) who will represent the whole region and you can find out who’s standing for election in Wales here.
MEPs are elected using proportional representation – the party that gains the most votes gains the most seats. You will need to vote by putting an “X” next to the party of your choice. Please do not underline, circle or try to identify any particular candidate as this could invalidate your ballot paper.
The counting of the votes takes place on Sunday, May 26 and the Wales result will be announced by the Regional Returning Officer, Ian Westley, from Pembrokeshire.
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May 17, 2019