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Ruabon News Letter 235 UPDATED: 06.08.2018

The winner of the Ysgol Rhiwabon Dolls House raffle was the Rev. Kate Tiltman.

Rev Tiltman was presented the Dolls House by Mrs Melanie Ferron-Evans, Headteacher, when she came to collect the house recently.

The Dolls House was made by the school Design and Technology department as part of their own Enterprise Company work to raise funds for the department.

The winning ticket was blue 111 to 115 2

St.Mary’S ChurCh in WaleS PriMary SChool

Four boys from St.Mary’s Church in Wales Primary School were delighted to win in the Year 5 section of the Primary Schools Tennis Tournament. The school is delighted to have won a first prize for the second year running. On the first day of the tournament the boys were drawn to play against three different schools and won all their games - singles and doubles. On the second day they had to play against four different schools and again won all their games to win the Year Five Tournament (photo above). This enabled them to return to Wrexham Tennis Centre for the Finals. Five teams took part in the Year Five section. The overall result was that they came second in their group. Teacher, Mr Jonathon Steele said that the boys came second in a very tricky group - losing against the eventual champions by just a single point on a tie breaker. It was 6-6 and it was the first to seven: they were beaten by just one point! 3

Ruabon Railway Station

Friends of Ruabon members continue to work on keeping the planters on the station well-watered; free of weeds; “planted-up” when necessary; ‘litter pick’ on a regular basis and keep in touch with . As a result of this co-operation Arriva Trains Wales has donated and placed bench seating on both platforms. Passengers are using the seating and have commented favourably about the planters. ** Land Behind Park Gates Dave Green, a Friends of Ruabon member, has continued to use his tractor to cut the grass and clear the undergrowth behind the Park Gates since it was cleared approximately two years ago; working closely with other members of Friends of Ruabon and Growing Ruabon to ensure that this space is a pleasant area for residents to enjoy. 4

Thank you to Mike Jones for sending in copies of the following three documents, These must be of interest to everyone in Ruabon and the surrounding district. Mike is a former Ruabon resident who still cares about what happens in and around our village. (I suspect that his tenacity is legendary!) 5

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** Award for The Wynnstay Arms Ruabon

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RECENT AWARDS WINNER – 2015 BBI GOLD MEDAL – DIZZY BLONDE, TROOPER AND STEAM LAGER WINNER – 2015 SIBA GOLD MEDAL – OLD TOM BEER [email protected]> Donovan Evans Assistant Manager (07957617844) Wynnstay Arms High Street, Ruabon, LL14 6BL 01978 22187www.robinsonsbrewery.com/wynnstayarms; www.facebook.com/WynnstayArmsRuabon

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Dan Elder

5 August at 11:58

Reply from Dana Davies

Thank you for contacting me.

I have had a number of residents contact me regarding this development, Planning Application P/2018/0555, 0423 & 0053 Many support the supermarket (even when the initial application some 5/6 years ago was rumoured to include Sainsbury’s). The planning permission for the site was agreed in 2014 on Planning Application P/2014/0021. The difficulty at the moment is that the site is being developed in three phases, the infrastructure along with the supermarket and coffee shop, followed by the houses and then the business units/hotel/pub. There is no detail planning for the houses (phase 2) nor the business park (phase 3).

My concern with phase 2 is very much the number of properties (and type mix i.e 2bed, 3bed, 4bed, etc) and also the need for a primary school as both Ruabon primary schools as well as Rhosymedre and Johnstown do not have available spaces to facilitiate the number of properties being rumoured for this site.

I do need to point out that this area comes under Cllr Joan Lowe’s Ward of Penycae and Ruabon South though I am conscious that this development will put increased pressure on already stretched services within my ward.

The High Street houses were due to be demolished at the beginning of this year, however we have bats and therefore there is protective legislation WCBC have to follow under the Habitats Regulations. The good news is that we have secured the funding into this year and once the process has completed, the properties will be demolished with 3 new houses build to building regulations standards.

I completely understand your concerns regarding the recent antisocial behaviour and criminal activity. It is of great concern to me too. I am currently liaising with the Police Inspector for this area and trying to arrange a Community Meeting ASAP. As soon as I have any more details, I will come back to you.

Thank you to Dan Elder for sharing this facebook reply from Dana Davies who is Chair of Ruabon Community Council and WCBCouncillor for Ruabon North. Have you thought of applying to fill the current vacancy on the RCC Dan? RESULT BELOW!! 8

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Ruabon Bowling Club Maes-y Llan Lane, Ruabon

Match Results 2018

Oswestry and District Bowling League: Division One Tuesday 31st July: Ruabon A: 8 v. Church A: 2 (Home) Division Three Wednesday 1st August : Chirk AAA B v. Ruabon B (No result) Division Six Thursday 2nd August: Llanygog B: 1 v. Ruabon C: 9 (Away) *** Wrexham and District Bowling League Pairs Division Three Monday 30th July: Ruabon: 3 v. Chirk: 5 (Home) Saturday Division One Saturday 4th August: Pentre Broughton: 5 v. Ruabon B: 9

Ruabon LibrarY

Books AND Far, Far More

To display work in the Exhibition area at Ruabon Library IS FREE. Please contact a member of staff during opening times to find out which months are still available during 2018, (see below). ** Ongoing book and DVD sales of discontinued material at RUABON library: – BIG PRICE REDUCTIONS. ** 10

For information on all sessions, please telephone to speak to a member of staff, when the library is open, on 01978 822002, or email: [email protected]. ** The Summer Reading Challenge 2018!

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is here! It encourages children aged 4 to 11 to read six library books over three visits during the long summer holiday. Children's reading can 'dip' during the summer holidays if they don't have regular access to books and encouragement to read for pleasure. This year’s theme is ‘Mischief Makers’ inspired by the much-loved children's title Beano, which celebrates its 80th anniversary. Starring are Dennis the Menace and Gnasher amongst others. Are you up for the challenge?

There are colouring and activity sheets available in the library. Our colouring for mindfulness and jigsaw continues to be open to all.

Mondays 3pm: Family Board games Wednesday 8.8.18: Sesiwm crefft a stori Magi Ann Story & Craft (£1 per child) Thursdays 3-4pm: weekly craft corner (unsupervised) Thursday 23.8.18: Craft Club 50p 3-4pm (booking required) Fridays 3 o’clock Club – stories, Lego, puzzles, jigsaws & colouring ** The Knit and Natter group now meets once a week on a Friday from 2pm. Refreshments are provided. New members are always welcome. ** FREE: Welsh Conversation Group/Grwp Sgwrsio Cymraeg am ddim. Suitable for all ages – Yn addas I ddysgwyr. At Ruabon Library – Yn Llyfrgell Rhiwabon. On Mondays – 2- 3pm/Pob Dydd Llun – 2-3 o’r gloch. ** Do you enjoy playing Scrabble? The Scrabble Club takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 11

** For those who enjoy doing Jig-Saw Puzzles, there is usually one ‘on the go’ for you to either put in a couple of pieces or finish it off altogether! **

Normal opening times are: Monday-10am-6pm; Tuesday- 2-5pm; Wednesday-2-5pm; Thursday-2-5pm; Friday-10am –6pm.

ruabon ChurCheS’ neWS St Mary’s Shared Church – General Information: For Children: Toddler Praise for pre-school children on Tuesday mornings in the church hall from 10.30am to 12 noon Messy Church and Holiday Club please check website for details. Youth Group is on Sunday evenings 5pm-6.30pm. All Age Worship: The 1st Sunday in the month is a Family Communion Service at 9.30am. On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month there is the JIGSAW service: informal worship for all ages. ** The Church Hall is open to all on the 1st Saturday of the month for coffee from 10am to 12noon. ** The Choir practices on Tuesday evenings in the Church Hall at 7.15pm and sings at the 9.30am service every Sunday. ** The Bell Ringers practice weekly and ring for weddings when requested. Details from Gordon Richardson: [email protected] phone: 07970 140004. ** To hire the Church Hall please contact: Janet Roberts 01978 810039/email [email protected] **. For wedding or baptism enquiries please contact: The Rev’d Kate Tiltman, The Vicarage, Church Street, Rhosymedre, LL14 3EA. Phone: 01978 824087, [email protected] / www.stmarysruabon.org.uk. St Mary’s Church; St John’s Church and St Mary’s Youth Group also have a facebook page. ** St John’s has a website www.stjohnsrhosymedre.org.uk ** 12

For Catholic weddings, baptisms and confessions in Ruabon, Chirk and : Rev’d Fr. Anthony Nnamah MSP email: [email protected]. Ruabon and district Church Services

At St Mary’s Church on Tuesday 7th August: 10.30am No Toddler Group Sunday 12th August at 8am Holy Communion and at 9.30am Holy Communion. ** The Catholic Church’s celebration of the Eucharist at St Mary’s shared Church in Ruabon, will take place on Sunday at 11am. **

At Ruabon Methodist Church on Sunday, 12th August at 10.30am, there will be a Praise and Worship Meeting.

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At the Congregational Church (the Chapel on the Hill) Sorry no information for Sunday 12th August.

** At All Saints’ Church, Penylan on Sunday 12th August at 11.00am: a Family Service At 12noon: a Baptism ** St John’s Church, Rhosymedre on Wednesday 8th August at 10am: Morning Prayer. On Friday 10th August at 12noon: a Funeral. On Sunday 12th August at 11am: Holy Communion, at 1pm a Baptism and at 1.30pm a Baptism.

• The next meeting of ‘Time well spent' will start on Friday 17th August. Coffee and chat from 11am, a cooked lunch and relax with friends. • The next Fish and Chips and Bingo at St John’s Church is on Tuesday 14th August at 12.30pm. Please let Beulah or the Vicar know if you wish to attend, all are welcome. • Holiday Hunger starts again at St John’s Church in the school holidays. All offers of help welcome! Meet at St John’s Church at 11am. Thank you. • The next JCC Coffee Morning will be on Saturday 1st September, starting at 10am, and it will be in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. • There will be a bereavement workshop for any pastoral assistants or others interested in helping with a bereavement cafe on Monday 10th September 9.30am-12.30pm in Chirk • LyCiG Taster Day Saturday 3rd November10am – 3.30pm at The Pavilion, Llangollen 13

An opportunity for those unable to attend the full Leading your Church into Growth course to be inspired and hear some of the main teaching points. • Diocesan LyCiG Course: Friday 8th March 2019 – Sunday 10th March 2019 at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Nr Derby For almost 25 years the Leading your Church into Growth team have been serving the local church across the UK. Their vision is to encourage and equip churches to grow both numerically and spiritually. Spend three days focusing on simple techniques anyone can use to grow their church.

** ‘What’s On’ in and around Wrexham: This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Where there are no contact details or for more information on the following items: please contact: 01978 292000. ** Duck Race (11/08/2018) Our Duck Race is back and is set to be even bigger than last year! The Nightingale House Hospice Duck Race will be held at the Royal Oak in Bangor on Dee on Saturday August 11th, 11am to 4pm, and is on the lookout for the quickest quackers in town. The event will take the form of eight duck race heats comprising 250 yellow ducks in each, followed by a grand final of the fastest 25 from each race, with cash prizes to be won. Tickets to enter a duck will be on sale for £2 throughout the summer from a range of locations including Nightingale House and the Royal Oak. A highlight of the day is set to be the 'Giant Duck Race' at the end of the afternoon featuring a flock of decorated 32cm `celebrity’ ducks. The giant ducks, which are available in six colours – red, black, pink, blue, green and yellow, are on sale for £200 and ready for decorating however you choose ahead of the big day. The event will be helped along by members of the Bangor on Dee Salmon Angling Association (BODSA) who will be in the water in their waders collecting the ducks from the finishing line under the Bangor on Dee bridge. Brymbo Heritage Area, Open Day! (11/08/2018) Explore the world famous Brymbo Iron & Steel Works and 300 Million Year Fossil Forest at our next Open Day. Book onto one of our guided walking or 4X4 tours to find out about the past, present and future of Brymbo Heritage Project. Contact Leon for more information or to book on a tour! Land of Legends: Wales, Arthur and the Tales of the Mabinogion (13/08/2018) Set off on a quest this summer to rediscover the magic of the Mabinogion, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in Wrexham Museum’s latest exhibition. Messy Museum (13/08/2018) Messy Museum A lovely craft session designed especially for the under 3’s running every Monday except the last week of the school holidays. £1.50 per child. No need to book, just turn up between 10.30am - 12noon. This weeks' theme is Mabinogion Masks Mischief Makers with Dogs Trust (14/08/2018) Dogs Trust Education and Community Officer, Bethan Richardson will be visiting the library with her rescue dog, Flo Listen to a selection of stories all about mischievous dogs! To help keep dogs out of mischief, come and make a soft rope toy for your own dog or for a dog at our rehoming centre to play with To book your FREE place speak to the librarian in the library Make & Take (14/08/2018) 14

Immerse yourself in the mythical and magical worlds of the Mabinogion and King Arthur this summer at Wrexham Museum by calling in to one of our family craft events. £1.50 per child. No need to book, just turn up between 10.30am - 12.30pm. This week's theme is masks based upon animals from the fourth branch of the Mabinogion (owl and wolf masks) Family Treasure Hunt (14/08/2018) Meet near the playground. Follow a trail around the park to find clues. Personalise your own winning medallion. Refreshments available. Ty Mawr – Bug Hotels (16/08/2018) Make a 5 star bug hotel to encourage wildlife into your garden. ** Rock the Park Music Festival (17/08/2018) Cyclone Events proudly presents Rock the Park Wrexham a music festival on Fri 17th, Sat 18th + Sun 19th August 2018 in #Wrexham, North Wales!! 50 BANDS + 4 NIGHTS CAMPING + 2 MAIN STAGES!! We are an affordable, family friendly festival that is great for music fans of all ages! See our line-up below! Ticket link >>> www.rockthepark.co.uk/tickets #FRIDAY (NOT tributes) Pre-Festival Dance Classixs Party Ultrabeats Ian Redman + Rebecca Rudd Ultrabeat | kelly llorenna | Karren Parry LIVE (FLIP N FILL) | DJ Andy Whitby | K-Klass | DJ Kuta + Supporting DJ's + more TBA (Separate artwork + Poster) FREE for campers or £15pp #SATURDAY (Tributes) Hi-on Maiden | Hysteria - Def Leppard Tribute | KISS GB | Her-osmith - Aerosmith Tribute Band UK | Motörheadache UK | Wrong Jovi | QueenEsque | Kazabian - Kasabian Tribute | Royal Monster | "Peat Loaf The One And Only Real Dead Ringer" | Take That LIVE - Take That Tribute Band | Katie as Rihanna | Charlotte as Katy Perry | Paramore Or Less - Paramore Tribute Band | Altered Bridge + more TBA #SUNDAY (Tributes) Green Date - Green Day Tribute Band | Badness | Nirvana UK | Whitesnake UK (the tribute) | The Killerz: World Leading Tribute To The Killers | Led Into Zeppelin | Chasing Mumford | Oasis Maybe | Who's Next - Europe's #1 Tribute to The Who | Black Rose , Thin Lizzy Tribute | The Bryan Adams Experience | The Phonics | Kings Ov Leon - Kings Of Leon Tribute | Sabbra Cadabra + more TBA VENUE The venue is located on Borras Hall Lane, Holt, Wrexham, LL13 9SG (near Wrexham Golf Club + 15min walk from Wrexham Town) Simply Google "Rock the Park Wrexham" into Google Maps to find the site. CAMPING will be available this year along with pitches for caravan/camper vans. Campers will also receive exclusive performances back on the campsite! The campsite will also feature a smaller third stage! Campers also get FREE access to the Friday night pre-festival dance classixs party! ENTERTAINMENT We will have a full fairground provided by Simons North Wales Funfairs, Variety of festival stalls, different food outlets and multiple festival bars around the site and campsite! If you know of anyone who would like to receive the Ruabon News Letter each week by email (free of charge). Please contact: [email protected] This News Letter is only as good as the items received for publication. Please keep sending in your news and thank you. The editor of this News Letter is not responsible for claims made by the advertisments herein. Sybil Bremner.