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CEFN IN BLOOM WINNERS 2017 Large garden: 1st Peter Davies 2nd Colin Brown and Tom Francis - Joint second. 3rd Nigel Beesley Small Garden: 1st Stephen Jones 2nd Geoff Langford Containers 1st Mr Evans, 2nd Steve & Chris Rogers Call 07803 334089 or 3rd David & Michelle Jones email [email protected] Community Garden: The Haven & Top of - website www.banktopauctions.co.uk nd Joint first, The Towers 2 and highly recommended Advance Park Industrial Estate Best Garden Overall: Stephen Jones More on page 2 & 22 Off Park Road, LL14 3YR

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New Roofs  Re-Roofs  Slating  Tiling HD Brows £15 Flat Roofs  Re-Pointing  Leadwork Gel Polish £12 PCV-U Fascia  Guttering Makeup inc lashes £25 All Chimney Repairs  All Roof Joinery Manual Tan full body £10 Rubber Roofing  Fibre Glass Roofing  Insurance Work Undertaken October 21st onwards  24 Hour Emergency Call Out Skinbase facial - microdermabrasion £35 Call NOW on 01691 770097 or 07903 879726 Book now to avoid Or visit: www.acrroofingservices.co.uk disappointment

1 CEFN COMMUNITY IN BLOOM 2017 This year’s Community in Bloom Garden Competition presentation at the George Edwards Hall was a huge success with record numbers of residents attending. Eighteen gardeners entered the competition this time and the standard was very high. This popular competition attracted entries from all four Ward in our community and it was a joy to see the mix of gardens both ornamental and productive in their planting, colour combinations, design and provision of habitats for pollinators and biodiversity. A buffet was provided by the Community Council and special thanks go to our Judges Mrs Sue Jones and Mrs Audrey Bowen.

2 Extensive range of Period & contemporary JR Soft Furnishings fabrics available Made to measure curtains, blinds & accessories. Prestigious, iliv, Hardy, Domestic and Commercial Voyage, Chess, Lorient and many more Visit our showrooms to see our full range Decorative poles & or contact us to arrange a home visit at: tracking Advance Park, Park Road, Rhosymedre, Full upholstery service LL14 3YE Quality at reasonable Free parking by our showrooms rates Tel 01978 820263 or 07854 654568  Clothing alterations email: [email protected] and repairs

We offer a very Personal Service for Brides with totally flexible appointments including evenings and weekends to help you get just the right gown for your special day. We look forward to seeing you at our shop in opposite the car park by the traffic lights. Please phone for appointment 01978 799032 or 07779 454590 4 New High Street, Ruabon. LL14 6NL Visit our website www.ladyjaynebridal.co.uk

3 YSGOL CEFN MAWR NEWS Year 6 pupils Ella-Mae, Nyran, Tilly and Sam represented our school with Headteacher Mrs Green and Mrs Richards, Chair of Governors, at the Memorial Service. Year 2 pupils enjoyed a day at Park Hall Victorian School and Farm last month The pupils dressed in Victorian costume and received a lesson in the Victorian School. Pupils then enjoyed meeting the small animals, grooming a pony, watching and cheering at the pig race, playing in the play barn, feeding the young goats, meeting the shire horses, a tractor ride and trying to find their way in the corn maze. There were some very tired

Pandemonium Theatre Company visited school this month to perform 'Tales from '. The children enjoyed the performances and produced some good work following their visit

4 CEFN COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS It is with regret we inform residents of the sad passing of Cllr Arthur Williams from Cae Gwilym Lane, he was elected on to Cefn Community Council over eighteen years ago and took his role as councillor with great pride. He will be sadly missed, Cefn Community Council members held a minute’s silence as a mark of respect to Mr Williams at the recent council meeting. Cefn Community Council currently have a Councillor vacancy to be filled by co-option on Plas Madoc Ward. Any interested parties please contact the Clerk for more details on 01978 821298. This year’s REMEMBRANCE SERVICE will be on Sunday 12th November at the Cenotaph, Plas Kynaston Lane. Please note, the service will commence at 10.30am. 8 children from our four Primary Schools will have the honour of reading out the roll call of the fallen listed on our Cenotaph. There is a march past again this year, any groups who would like to take part please contact the Clerk for further information on 01978 821298, all are welcome to attend. Cefn Community Council are delighted to announce they will be holding a CHRISTMAS FAYRE at the George Edwards Hall on Tuesday 5th December between 5pm-7pm. With Father Christmas, local school children singing carols, stalls, refreshments and the fair will be located on the car park at the back of the hall. Anyone interested in holding a stall on the night please get in touch with the Clerk on 01978 821298 for more details. STREETLIGHTS Any streetlights out please can you report them with the number off the lamp post to the  Home and Business customers Clerk on 01978 821298.  Callouts and Remote Support BIRTHDAYS If you know of members in our  Sales community who are going to be celebration their 90th  Repairs or 100th birthdays please can you let the Clerk know  Upgrades thank you.  Internet, Wi-Fi and Networking HALL HIRE Need a venue for Parties, Meetings,  Local Shop Events, Stage Productions or more why not book the  Help and Lessons for all users George Edwards Hall, Cefn Mawr. We have free car  Custom PC Building parking at the rear covered by CCT, accessible from  Data Recovery the Tesco Roundabout and reasonable hire charges, please phone the Clerk for details or call in and check availability with the Caretaker. The council offices are open Monday to Thursday web: www.acstechnology.co.uk 8am to 2pm outside of these times The Clerk can be facebook: ACS.COMPUTER.SHOP contacted on [email protected] or call 01978 821298 CURRENT BOOKINGS INCLUDE Yoga sessions Monday at 9.30am Unit G1A Wheatsheaf Workshops, Rhosymedre DanceZone Mondays and Thursdays from 5 to 9pm (Opposite the Chip Shop) Clubbercise Wednesdays from 6.30 to 7.30pm 5 NEWS AND UPDATES FROM CEFN LIBRARY The monthly Adult reading group will not be running for the next few months, however if you wish to join this group, please pop in and speak to one of us for the next date. Huge Congratulations to all those children who completed this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. All those who took part should have now received their certificates but if you haven’t had yours yet please let us know. WEDNESDAY’S Get free impartial advice on Wednesday from 1.30 to 4.30pm with Wrexham’s CAB Knit and Natter Group meet at 2 to 4pm. Come along and Share your knitting and crochet skills with others, swap patterns and designs. No need to book, just bring your knitting. All levels of knitters welcome, as long as you can natter! THURSDAYS Every Thursday during term time 1-2.15pm Language and Play Chatterbox sessions for parents and children 0-3 years old to have fun, share stories, chat, play and sing songs. New Weekly Lego Club for children who love to build Thursday 3.30 to 4.30pm 50p per child. FRIDAYS Simple Crafts for little hands from 3.30 -4.30pmevery Friday, free but donations welcome to replenish stock. Friday 27th October – Simple Spooky crafts from 3.30-4.30 Free Lego Club and Friday crafts will carry on through October Half term We offer: Large print books, DVDs, Talking Books, Internet and e-mail access, Request Services, Local Study Resources, free e-books and e-audio books, ICT taster sessions, Wheelchair access, Photocopying , Baby changing and Toilet facilities. Library regular opening hours: Mon 1 to 5.30pm, Tues CLOSED, Wed 1 to 5.30pm.

Thurs 1 to 5.30pm, Fri 9am to 5.30pm. For information please call us on 01978 820938 or email: Shannon and her ‘The Theatre’ enjoying our [email protected] new Lego club at the library. ST JOHN’S 1ST RHOSYMEDRE CUBS & BEAVERS RHOSYMEDRE Beavers meet Wednesdays from 5.30 to 6.30pm The next date for the Cubs meet Wednesday night from 6.45pm to 8pm in monthly fish & chips St John’s Church Hall We welcome children age 7 and bingo will be and a half to 10 years old. First week is free then our Christmas one on only £2.50 a week. For more information call Beaver Tuesday 12 Leader Angela Jones 07946 271370 or December, at 12.30pm, then all are welcome please Cub Leader Emma Green 07886 077447 let Beulah know if you plan to come on 01978 810868. Please note there is no meeting in RHOSYMEDRE BROWNIES November as there is a wedding in church. We have spaces available for girls aged 7-9. We St Mary's Church, Ruabon are running a club for meet at Ysgol Cefn Mawr, Plas Kynaston Lane on the elderly 'Time well spent'. The day starts with Thursday nights during term time from 6.15 to 7.45 coffee at 11am, followed by a hot lunch, a talk and pm, cost is £2.00 per night. For more information it finishes about 3.30pm with tea on Friday 20 please call Tracy on 01978 820686 October and Friday November 17th. If you wish to come please contact Jenny on 01978 823550 or ROWLANDS PHARMACY Medical Hall, Crane Andrea on 01978 810676 to find out more and book Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AD Phone 01978 822600 a place. Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm Our Harvest Service will take place on Sunday and 2 to 6pm Saturday 9am to 1pm. 22nd October at 11am. Cllr Sonia T Benbow-Jones WCBC’S PLAS MADOC ESTATE OFFICE Councillor for Cefn Ward The office is open for the payment of Rent, Council Tax and all other council invoices. Open Monday You can contact me on to Thursday 9am to 4.30pm and Friday 9am to 07532 780007 or 01978 823603 4pm. For more information please call us on or e-mail me at 01978 813000. [email protected] 6 Elizabeth Evans M.S.S.Ch. M.B.Ch.A Chiropodist/Podiatrist

24years in private practice  Ingrown Toe Nails  Fungal Infections  Diabetic foot-care and advice CEFN MAWR  Corns AND  Callous/Hard Skin Removal DISTRICT  General Nail Care MUSEUM The Museum's latest special exhibition focuses on HOME VISITS the home and is entitled 'A Woman's Place Is In For appointment please telephone The Kitchen', it looks back at our domestic 01978 823 444 arrangements decades ago, with items from the Mobile: 07801 819 136 Museum's own collection as well as loans from members of our community. The exhibition will run DENTURES REPAIRED until the end of November. By a Qualified Dental Technician registered with Our series of ‘Museum in a Box’ presentations in the GDC (General Dental Council the community have continued recently at the Memory Clinic in Hospital, and the Cae Glo Peter Harling home in Wrexham. These events are very Mob: 07712 894479 rewarding, both for the presenters and for those taking part, and we shall be very happy to accept Tel: 01691 770477 further invitations to go to community groups and homes. We also look forward to a visit from 1 Hour Service, Ysgol Rhosymedre during the Autumn. Our Weekend & Evening repairs possible Facebook site continues to be well followed, and we now in have our own web site up and K2 Ceramic Studio, Glyn Wylfa House, running – if you wish to visit it, please go to Castle Road, Chirk LL14 5BS www.cefnmawrmuseum.org.uk We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday Magnolia House from 10am to 12.30pm and the second Saturday Residential Home of each month (same times). We look forward to Park Road, seeing you when you visit us in the Waterloo Room Rhosymedre, LL14 3EF at the rear of the George Edwards Hall. Admission Tel: 01978 824445 and ample car parking are both free, as our photo shows the Arch has had its finishing touches done Family run 17 bedded Residential Home to the supporting stone faced pillar. also offering day care facilities Find us on Facebook at 'Cefn Mawr and District Bathing/Showering . Daytime Activities Museum'. Telephone 07972 528626. Home Cooked Meals . Day Trips CEFN MAWR HISTORICAL SOCIETY Chiropody Service . Hair Dressers Service The next meeting will take place on Friday 27 We offer a ‘home from home’ our speaker is Jill Burton on ': The October [email protected] Jewel in the Crown of Welsh Country Houses'. Meeting start at 7pm, admission is free to Members www.magnoliahouseresidentialhome.co.uk and £2 to non-members and guests on the door. Refreshments will be available. Cefn Mawr Community The Society will conclude its 2017 Programme of Support Officer Events with its annual Christmas Social Evening Quiz and Guest Speaker, to be held at the George PCSO 2916 Hannah Harris Edwards Hall on Friday 24 November beginning at mobile: 07854 997046 7pm. Please note there is no December meeting. [email protected] 7 CEFN MAWR HISTORIC VILLAGE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS  THINK LOCAL  SHOP LOCAL  USE YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES & SERVICES Free parking on Crane St & Well St car parks 10-11 Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE Telephone 01978 421543 Walk in the Footsteps of Thomas Telford ! [email protected] CRNCA lunch Club continues and is every Wednesday @ 12.30pm for Evans Motor Factors local residents over 50+. Most Paris House, Well Street dietary needs are catered for. It is essential to book by Tuesday Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE lunch time, by leaving a message on Tel 01978 823 735 the office answerphone or calling Kris on For all your car parts & accessories, tools, 07531310335, as we are usually fully booked. The Lunch remains at £3 for two courses thanks to fare paints, garden tools, fishing needs share charity and Tesco fare share cloud. The and more! Christmas Lunch is fully booked. OPEN The Changing Seasons 50+ group meets every Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday from 12-30 to 2.30pm all are welcome to Saturday 9am to 1pm drop in for a cup of tea and cake, small subs apply See facebook page for special items and offers CRNCA have been trying to keep the grass cut around the building. We have the equipment but we need helpers who are able to use a petrol strimmer and mower. If you could help please contact Professional Dog Grooming by 07531310335, thank you. Sarah - Bathing, Clipping, Scissor Cuts, Nail Trims etc. Parents please check what your children are up to as we have some external graffiti to the Activity See our dog grooming and pet Centre, a broken light and broken playgroup window Products. we are checking the cameras and parents will be Opening times: notified and billed for repair. The police have been Tues, Wed & Fri 9am - 3.30pm informed. Thurs & Sat 9am - 1pm NATIONAL FIRE CADET SCHEME The National Fire Cadets is an educational youth organisation run by fire and rescue services in Belgravia House, (just by the Hospice Shop) Partnership with the Chief Fire Officers Association. Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE Aimed to create safer, stronger communities through developing an individual’s knowledge and WREXHAM & DISTRICT KENNEL SOCIETY awareness of their community to enhance WANT SOME TRAINING FOR YOUR DOG? citizenship skills. It provides an opportunity for We hold Ring Craft & Socialization Classes at young people aged between 11 and 18 to achieve Flexsys Community Hall every Monday evening nationally recognised qualifications such as a BTEC doors open at 7pm and classes start 7.30 Level 2 in Fire & Rescue Services in the Community entry £1. This is a great way to help your dog and vocational certificates of achievement in a socialise and learn basic commands. For more variety of areas. Young people are taught various information please call 01978 8820425 skills including teamwork, problem solving and communication alongside enhanced life skills to strengthen their employability. The local group NORTH WALES GP meet in Chirk on Thursday evenings. Anyone OUT OF HOURS SERVICE NUMBER interested in becoming a Fire Cadet or for more 0300 123 55 66 information please contact: Available 6.30pm to 8am Mon to Fri and all day [email protected] and night at weekends and bank holidays 8 JOINT SURGERY TIMES FOR Susan Elan Jones MP & Ken Skates AM Advice Surgeries on Fridays from 3.30 to 5.30pm Monday 10 - 2pm Tuesday 9.30 - 5pm 13 October - Brymbo Enterprise Centre, WednesdayTuesday 9.30 9.30- 5pm- 4pm Blast Rd Brymbo LL11 5BT *ThursdayWednesday 9.30 9.30-- 7pm4pm 24 November - George Edwards Hall, *FridayThursday 9.30 9.30- 5pm- 6pm SaturdayFriday 9.30 9.00- 5pm- 1pm Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE Saturday 9.00 - 1pm No appointments needed www.susanelanjones.co.uk tel: 01978 824288 *Appointments only between 5 -–67pmpm www.kenskates.co.uk tel: 01978 869058 PleasePlease phonephone toto bookbook inin Family History Society Resource Centre, Community Enterprise Centre, The Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AL (Next to Lad’s ‘n Dad’s & The Little Kitchen) Hair Studio Phone: 01978 814924 Let our years of experience OPEN take care of all your hair Tuesdays - 10am. to 7pm. needs Thursdays - 10am. to 4pm. Special Offer Saturdays - 10am. to 2pm. Christmas Vouchers Now Available Free Parking, Disabled Access Pop in for details Buses 2, 2A and 2C stop just by the Centre. Tel 01978 821271 34 Well Street, Cefn Mawr Wrexham LL14 3AE Cambrian House Well Street Derek's Cycles Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE London House, Well Street Opening times: Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE Monday to Friday: 9am – 4pm Tel 01978 823 735 Saturday 10am - 1pm All bikes are fully assembled and checked to save We need your good quality items; furniture, you the hassle . Bikes can be delivered locally clothes, household items, toys, books, CDs and free of charge (please check in shop). DVDs. Telephone 01978 810545 £10 non-refundable minimum deposit Volunteers needed if you can spare some time to secures your bike.10% discount of any lend a helping hand please ask for information or accessories when purchased with a new bike visit our website www.nightingalehouse.co.uk OPEN Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 9am to 1pm WHY NOT TREAT YOURSELF? CHINESE The Carriage Tea OLD VAULT S Rooms has a delightful CHINESE MEALS and unique setting within a traditional train carriage 3 Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE which retains many of the original character features. Outdoor dining is also available on the platform 01978 448 545 / 07947 882773 weather permitting. The Carriage is also available for Telephone Orders Welcome private hire for your special occasions and a friendly welcome awaits you and your guests. Situated in the Open 7 Days a Week siding platform at Llangollen Railway, Abbey Road, Sunday ~ Thursday 5pm ~ 10pm Llangollen. Opening hours are 11am – 5pm daily. Friday & Saturday 5pm to 11pm Reservations can be made by calling 01978 806414. NO CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS, CASH ONLY Bring this article along with you to gain a 10% discount. 9 The Transition Team is supporting the phasing out the Never pay more for your programme and continuing to deliver intensive branded shop focused support for those seeking employment. We If it’s cheaper at Asda, are able to work with groups, organisations and Morrisons or Sainsbury’s we’ll individuals who want to assist with the regeneration take the money off of their communities beyond the end of the your bill. programme. Please contact the Opportunities Our Brand Guarantee is simple – if your branded Centre on 01978 820520 for information on services shop is ever cheaper elsewhere, we will instantly being delivered here and our opening times. take your money off at the till. (At least one Communities for Work purchased product must be branded). We check Wrexham. We can help! prices, including promotions at Asda, Morrison's Out of work? A dedicated and Sainsbury’s. It means you can check out with team is available in your total confidence, there and then. area providing one-to-one mentoring and advice to help you into employment, NO VOUCHERS, NO WAITING AND NO education and training. Want to find out more? WONDERING whether you could have got a Contact your local Communities for Work team at better deal elsewhere. Please talk to our the Opportunities Centre for Urban Villages on - colleagues in the store for further information. All 01978 820520 Communities For Work - Working in receipts can be checked at: Partnership with Jobcentre Plus www.tesco.com/brandguarantee At Cefn Mawr, we always welcome feedback from FOODBANK our customers and local community – please feel Wrexham Foodbank is open in Cefn Mawr for free to talk to me and my Wrexham people who are in crisis and have been team in store or fill out referred to the Foodbank for a three day food parcel the survey at: can come and collect it from the George Edwards www.tescoviews.com Hall on a Thursday morning between 10am to 12 Thank you from all of us noon. Trained volunteers offer a listening ear, light at Tesco Cefn Mawr. refreshments and signposting to further help if appropriate. Toiletries and pet food are also usually HOMELINK LIBRARY SERVICE available. Are you disabled or have difficulty getting to your Can you help? We would love a few more local library? Libraries volunteers to join our rota, could you give one provide a Homelink Library Service that will call at morning a month? Please get in touch if you are your home every four weeks. The service includes interested. Would you like to be able to refer access to the whole range of library and reference people to the Foodbank? If you are a local services whilst providing a selection of books, audio agency who works with people who may be in a books, large print materials, CDs and DVDs. crisis situation and you would like to be able to refer For further details please contact Billy Ledsham at them for a food parcel please get in touch. Wrexham Library on: 01978 292090 Email [email protected] Telephone 07538 547971. ABC LITTLE SUNFLOWERS AFTER SCHOOL CLUB BOXING TOURNAMENT Monday to Fridays during school term times for children attending full time school ages 4 to 11. Saturday 11 November 2017 Healthy snacks are provided. Children can be placed in Flexsys in sessions from 3pm-5pm. For information please Community Hall contact Sharon Evans 019787 813914 Abernant To advertise in the Community News Distributed Boxing starts at 2pm around Cefn, Acrefair, Rhosymedre Newbridge, Tickets available at the door Plas Madoc, Local Shops & Tesco Doors open from 12 noon Call Tyger on 07532 780007 or 01978 823603 Adults £10 Children U15 £5 or email: [email protected]

Cllr Paul Blackwell Plas Madoc Community Councillor for Plas Madoc Support Officer Residents can contact me Ryan Jones PCSO 3649 on 07855 620891 Mobile 07989 170401 or e-mail me at email: [email protected] [email protected] 10 TFS Builders ROBERTS Stonew ork & Groundwork STONE & STOVES Specialists in Build and Supply of Cefn Woodburners & Flue Liners Fitted Sandstone as used in the Aqueduct Cowls & Pots Fitted, Chimney’s Repaired Stone Masonry & Dry Stone Walling, Brick & Stone Lime Mortar Pointing Specialists in stone masonry & lime mortars Registered installer of wood & multifuel stoves

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TESCO BAGS OF HELP ~ CEFN Our much more local Bags of Help voting is now Active here at Cefn. Groups who win a place in our voting unit at the front of store, are LOCAL!! Have a look, ask for a token at checkouts and vote for the project you think should win. 1st, 2nd and 3rd All foliage from trees cleared away awards are £4000, £2000 and £1000 respectively -  Tree Surgery  Landscaping so they’re all winners really! If you would like to  Hedge Trimming  Stump grinding know more about our Bags of Help scheme, go to tesco.com/bagsofhelp.  Fencing  Patios  Seasoned Hardwood Logs for Sale We welcome your Community News and photographs for inclusion in the newsletter please send them to: [email protected]

11 THE JOLLY MASONS (Top House) welcomes you to your comfy, local community pub in heart of 1st Rhosymedre Cubs & Beavers 07946 271370 or 07886 077447 Rhosymedre village, showing Sky & BT Sport and 1st Trevor Scouts 07939 476208 check out our great jukebox! See our Facebook page for Fat Sam's Menus & Bar Bites call us on Acrefair Brownies 01978 821601 01978 820066 for more information. Acrefair Over Sixties Club 01978 821562 CEFN MAWR COMMUNITY SOCIAL CLUB Acrefair Mothers & Toddlers 01978 810242 (The Legion) open Saturday 11am to 3pm and 7pm Acrefair Youth Football Club 01978 812109 to 11pm, Sunday open from 12 noon to 11pm. Bingo CRNCA (Cefn Rhosymedre & Newbridge nights Tues, Sat & Sun from 8.30pm. Open to all, Community Association) 01978 821515 call 01978 821345 for more information about the CRNCA/Cefn Wide Lunch Club 01978 821515 clubs events and activities Bookings welcome. CRNCA Eco Team/Tidy Wales 07531 310335 FLEXSYS COMMUNITY HALL Thursday Bingo in CRNCA Gardening Club 01978 821515 the lounge 7.30 to 10pm, admission 30p, Snowball CRNCA Heritage Trail Group 07531 310335 each session. Admission free, all welcome. See our Facebook page Mike Flexsys Hall Bithell for Cakes & Co Trevor 01691 774792 events including live entertainment and live football. Cefn Changing Seasons 50+ Club 01978 821515 5 star food rating and are selling hot snacks pies, Cefn Mawr Christian Fellowship 01978 810761 wraps and burgers from £1. Activities are open to all or 01978 824785 Snooker room, Darts, Dominoes, Function room Cefn United Football 07714 155307 available, Main Hall great for children’s parties with Cefn Mawr Historical Society 01978 823380 room for bouncy castle, call 01978 812738 Cefn Mawr Playgroup 01978 821515 AIR PRODUCTS CLUB Live Entertainment in the Cefn Wide Tenants & Residents Association Lounge every Friday and Saturday. Line Dancing 01978 823603 on Wednesday with Jeff from 7.30pm. Bingo on Crazy Tots Parent & Toddlers 01978 813914 Friday and Sunday with 3 Jackpots in the Concert DanceZone 01978 824055 or 07903597093 Hall at 8.30pm. The Club is open for bookings call 01978 820471 for information. See Facebook page Fron Walking Group 01691 778286 Acrefair Club (Air Products) for details of live Friends of Ty Mawr 01978 822780 football and events. Garth & Trevor WI 01978 810302 CEFN DRUIDS CLUB Monday is Bingo Night at Kiddies World 01978 810242 7.30pm, 10 houses, 2 fliers including the Druids Little Sunflowers 01978 822505 Flier plus Open the Box with guaranteed Jackpot! Llangollen Maelor Angling Club 01978 820608 Free admission, bar, tea & coffee also available. £5 per month with the chance to Maelor Boxing Club 01978 823551 Druids Goldmine win £1000 call 01978 810287 for Information on Plas Kynaston Canal Group 07796 260666 upcoming events. Plas Madoc Opportunity Centre 01978 820520 THE QUEENS HOTEL Plas Madoc Play Project 01978 813912 Open all day from 12 noon. Rainbows Group for Girls 01978 823395. Various sports on TV. Live music nights please call Rhosymedre After School Club 01978 812786 us for more details. We now offer Bed & Breakfast Rhosymedre Brownies 01978 820686 please call for information on 01978 469889 Telecottage, Trevor 01978 810119 VISION SUPPORT The Circle of Spiritual Friendship 07791 709883 Do you have sight loss? Wrexham Visionaires, Social Club meets on the first Thursday of each The Fron Male Voice Choir 01978 845048 month with coffee, company, practical advice and The Palette People Art Group 01978 822 081 support at AVOW, 21 Egerton Street, Wrexham TOCRA Top of Cefn Residents Association from 11am to 1pm. Their activities include 01978 823107 Speakers, Trips, Crafts and socialising. For further Towers Day Nursery 01978 822445 information please contact Vision Support on Trevor Indoor Bowls 01978 824401 01244 381515. Ty Mawr Junior Rangers 01978 822780 Ty Mawr Wednesday Afternoon Volunteers Cllr Derek Wright 01978 822780 Councillor for Cefn Ward Ty Mawr Spinning group 01978 711941 You can contact me Wrexham Disability Football Club 07784 366197 on 01978 822497 Ysgol Rhiwabon After School Club or e-mail me at 01978 813918 [email protected] 12 THE ROYSTON CLUB, Saturday 14 October Craft Class- Fleece to Felt. ACREFAIR, LL14 3HN. 11am - 4pm, contact June Mclaughlin on 07780 000 206 for details and booking. Age 16+ £25 per Banqueting/Function Room and bar available. head. Suitable for parties of up to 80 people. Wednesdays 1 November and 6 December for Wedding Receptions, Christening Celebrations, our monthly spinning, knitting and weaving group Birthday Parties, Funeral Teas, from 1 to 4pm. Beginners welcome please contact Fundraising Venue, etc. June Mclaughlin on 07780 000206 See our Self - catering or we can provide. facebook page Ty Mawr country park spinners/ Pleasant surroundings, more than ample parking. weavers/knitters Thursday 2 November Starscopes & Rockets from 1.30 to 3.30pm. Make an eco-rocket to launch and a starscope to help you see your favourite constellations all ages £2.50. Sunday 12 November Craft Fair from 10.30am to CEFN MAWR CONVENIENCE 3.30pm. Start your Christmas shopping with STORE (Hinds Shop) handmade and unique gifts supporting local craft workers. This event is supported by ‘The Friends of Bro Gwilym, Cefn Mawr Ty Mawr Country Park’. Paypoint  Lotto Sunday 10 December Christmas Crafts 1:30pm - Your Local General Stores  Off Licence 3:30pm Make your own Christmas crafts using  natural and recycled materials. All ages. £2.50 Daily Papers Paper Delivery Looking for a different Christmas Gift? Parcel Collect Plus Sponsor an animal at Ty Mawr Country Park ! Open 6.30am to 9pm the money helps towards the animals upkeep 7 days a week including, housing, feed and vets bills. To sponsor Tel 01978 810985 an animal, large or small, as a gift for someone or as a gift for yourself is only £10 per year for small animals and £15 for larger animals, you will receive a fact file, a personalised certificate and a chance to meet your animal on a special sponsor day, please contact the Rangers on 01978 822780 for more details. The park is open 7 days a week, however, please note that during the winter months (October to Easter) the Visitor Centre is only open at weekends from 10.30am to 4pm . Tel: 01978 822780 and see our fb page Ty Mawr Country park friends group.

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All enquiries: Email: [email protected] Tel: 01978 810 884 Mob: 07483 954 811/07785 266 732 www.funeralserviceswrexham.co.uk 10 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham LL14 3AB 13 5 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham LL14 3AB Ask us about OLAPLEX For stronger, healthier hair BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT! Non chemical smoothing treatment to relax curly hair and remove frizz for radiant shine. No need for straighteners! Lasting 10 to 12 weeks. Call Maypole Hair Gallery for full details 01978 824402 BOD LLYD COMFORT FUND BOOST Open Late Nights On Thursdays! More fundraising by Staff at Plas Bod Llwyd for the Residents Comfort Fund. This is used to give them Bookings now being taken for Christmas treats and to go on excursions. Judith Richards, Find us on Facebook Manager said ‘We are always looking to do some thing and thank every one for their support.’ Williams Chippy

Crane Street Cefn Mawr 01978 822222 We can guarantee is that we will be open 7 nights a week serving great British Fish & Chips to Cefn and surrounding communities. We will be offering a gluten free menu and vegan/vegetarian options See our Facebook page Williams Chippy Photo taken from Cefn Bank by Photography by for shop opening date and our full menu. Michael, Crane Street, Cefn Mawr. THE LIGHT THAT SHINES ON THE MOUNTAIN. There are occasions when I’m out on foot patrol and turn a corner, or get to the top of a hill and suddenly everything opens up, the houses and hedges recede and you see what folk have been seeing for millennia. It never fails to take my breath away. Most shifts I like to walk over to Plas Madoc from the bottom of Cefn and the views when you climb up to Cae Coch and Cae Glo are just beautiful. I had family that lived up here in the 50s and I must admit I am envious of them having grown up in such a place. I’m convinced that walking is good for the soul, it certainly helps my mind and body walking to Plas Madoc and back most shifts. If it’s been busy I have the walk back to the station to reflect and quietly start to problem solve, and if things at home have been hectic then I have the walk up to the estate to get myself in the zone. Occasionally I get caught out in a downpour and end up back in the Police Station soaked to the skin hav- ing to dry off with a steaming hot brew and cwtching up to the radiator, but touch wood I’ve been pretty lucky so far…famous last words! After a rainstorm the light over the Fron or Nantyr looking from top of Cefn is spectacular, the way it washes over the landscape like a baptism of colour after the dour weather. I sometimes feel that light on the mountain might just be shining on me because I work in such a wonderful place. Thoughts from a PCSO

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8 Crane Street Cefn Mawr LL14 3AB 15 PALLETTE PEOPLE ART GROUP Our friendly meet every Tuesday morning at St John’s Church, in Rhosymedre between 10am and 12noon, come along and have a go even if you think I don’t know where to start, we have some paints, brushes and paper for you to try out before buying your own – try something new and discover a hidden talent! Further information from Laura on 01978 822 081. MOTORCYCLE SOS COR MEIBION DYFFRYN CEIRIOG Male Voice Choir practice in Glyn OFFERS Ceiriog, on Wednesdays at 8pm in the Memorial Servicing & Repairs Hall they are seeking new members to join this All Makes & Models friendly, supportive choir with a fabulous M D and MOT Preparation & Testing Accompanist. Come along and enjoy the amazing Supply and fit tyres, batteries and brakes buzz that you get from singing in a Welsh Male Voice Choir. Even if you don't speak Welsh or are Used bikes bought and sold not even Welsh, you can learn and sing like you We Pick Up Repair & Deliver on request are. Come and see what you think. Ring Mike on 07944 386550 for an informal chat if you wish to 01978 820752 / 07967 407608 find out more. See our web page THE CIRCLE OF SPIRITUAL www.motorcyclesos.co.uk FRIENDSHIP Waterloo Tower Meetings are held every Monday in Air Products Club, Acrefair Newbridge LL14 3TS at 7.30pm with a Wrexham Guest Medium. Everyone welcome £3.50 on door. For Your Bike more information please ring Is Our Passion 07791 709883 for detail of our weekly Guest Mediums and special events. ACREFAIR SOCIAL CLUB (AIR PRODUCTS) FORTHCOMING EVENTS October Programme November Programme Entertainment in the Lounge every Friday and Entertainment in the Lounge every Friday and Saturday. Bingo in the function room every Saturday. Bingo in the function room every Friday & Sunday with 3 jackpots. Friday & Sunday with 3 jackpots. SATURDAY 28TH HALLOWEEN NIGHT SATURDAY 4TH NOV CHARITY NIGHT CHARITY NIGHT

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With The Fractions and Hit Man & Her Disco, Another fantastic night With Stevie 'H' & Darry Tickets £3 hot dogs and nibbles included, are Lee fundraising for 2 great charities admission available at the club, this is an Adults only £6 Tickets available from the club or Pat event so get on your spookiest outfit sorted and Jackson. All Proceeds to Macmillan Nurse's come on down for a great Spooktacular night! and the Shooting Star Cancer Unit, Wrexham. Shots for all in Fancy Dress & prize for the best! Note Membership is due for renewal. We have a kids Halloween Disco with Disco We are also taking new members. Call 01978 John on Sunday 29th from 2 to 4pm Sorry no 820471 for information or to make a booking. tickets left this is already sold out . 16 ACREFAIR OVER-SIXTIES CLUB The Club is now back after our summer travels, meeting as usual on a Tuesday morning at the Activity Centre. Everyone enjoyed the trips out and Acrefair we are now arranging for a Christmas shopping trip during the school half term break at the end of Pizza & Kebab October. We have had one new member and Llangollen Road, another person has made enquiries expressing an Acrefair LL14 3RP interest in joining us each Tuesday morning. We ) have plenty of room and chairs for new members (by the Eagles Inn plus tea or coffee and biscuits, so if you want a Tuesday morning out with people you know and with 01978 810 375 like interests, come and join us at 9-30am till just after 11 0'clock. If you need transport, this can also OPEN 7 DAY A WEEK be arranged. Next to plan is the Christmas festivity INC BANK HOLIDAYS events. Ring us on 820392 (Clive) for more Free Car Parking Opposite information. We can arrange transport. Free Delivery starting from 4pm ACREFAIR BROWNIES Our Brownies meet on Minimum order £9 Thursdays in the Activity Centre by Ysgol Acrefair  Chicken Meals from 6 to 7.30pm during term time. For more  Burgers  information please call 01978 821601  Pizza Special Meals    TAI CHI / CHI KUNG CLASSES In Fron Kids Meals Community Centre on Thursdays from 10 to 11am Warm and friendly people. Loads of health benefits from the Tai Chi and Chi Kung exercises that we do. Come along in loose fitting clothing and flat, comfortable shoes and have a go. Check with Gents Hairdressing your Doctor if you have health Issues. Tai Chi form created by Dr Paul Lam to treat and prevent Llangollen Road, problems of arthritis. £2 per session. Acrefair LL14 3RU Certificated Tutor with a friendly and welcoming group, just enjoy and relax with tea/coffee and bickies after sessions for monthly charity. Please Open contact MIKE GLEED on 07944 386550 for more Tuesday - Friday 9am to 6pm information. Saturday 8am to 4pm NEW DOT SCREENINGS October ~ December Friday 13 October: “It Follows” - this Halloween spine chiller has a curse that can only be passed on or cured by sex! At 7.30pm for 8 pm Tickets: £8; Conc. £6. CHAPEL BEDROOMS & KITCHENS Friday 10 November: “Melancholia” As a Want a stylish make-over for your kitchen? New worktops, doors and innovative fittings will make the most of your space or have a complete re-fit to make the kitchen the heart of your home. We supply all kitchen appliances.

planet hurtles toward a collision course with Earth, Fitted kitchens from £1500 Fitted Bedrooms from £600 two sisters cope with the approaching doomsday in All bedrooms and kitchens are different ways. Manufactured & Fitted by Craftsmen Friday 8 Dec: Tangerine. Mobile 07762 354955 Join us at Llangollen Town Workshop Tel/Fax 01978 822665 Hall. Tickets can be If no reply, please leave your name and purchased from Bailey’s telephone number and we will return your call Deli , on the door or via our Email [email protected] Facebook page or our website: newdotcinema.org Llangollen Road, Acrefair LL14 3RP 17 REMEMBERING LOVED ONES, WITH CEFN CHURCH NOTICES MAWR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP We’ve been making our plans for the coming ST JOHNS CHURCH RHOSYMEDRE seasons with events to help our community to Our regular services are remember loved ones with thanksgiving in Sunday Morning 11am Holy Eucharist November and celebrate the real meaning of Family Service the First Sunday each month. Christmas in December. Admission to all our events Informal Morning Prayers at 10am on Wednesday is FREE - including the food we serve. Everyone welcome to these services. As well as running ‘The Meeting Place’ Harvest Service on CaféChurch on the first Sunday of every month at Sunday 22nd October at 11am the CRNCA Centre on Bro Gwilym, our Fellowship For baptisms please come to the Sunday has a Social every month at the Centre, to which service and fill the form in we invite our contacts in the community - people For weddings please ring the vicar to arrange like you! Sometimes these Socials have a an appointment on 01978 824087 special focus like the Harvest Supper we held earlier this month with hot food, fun and fellowship which was very well attended. METHODIST CHURCH, On 16th. November our special focus is on CHAPEL STREET, RHOSYMEDRE. As All Are Welcome! Thanksgiving for loved ones we have lost. usual, the Social will start at 7.00pm and see us Regular Sunday Service: 11am th gather around tables to share some finger food and Family Service on the 4 Sunday of the month good conversation over a cuppa. Then about Tuesday 2pm Fellowship 8.00pm we will pause for a 10-15 minute period of reflection when we can remember loved ones who Minister Rev P Poole Tel 01978 860877 are no longer with us, thank God for their lives and Social Events are Published locally love, and seek God’s help for any who are still grieving their loss. We hope that this will be a ST MARY’S SHARED CHURCH RUABON blessing to many in our community, whether their CATHOLIC SERVICES bereavement is recent or some time ago but still a cause of sorrow in their lives today. Holy Mass Saturday Holy Cross, Llangollen 6pm We are also pleased that members of the Cefn Sundays: Sacred Heart, Chirk 9am; Ruabon 11am Mawr Christian Fellowship can join with many Holy Days: Llangollen (Eve of Holy day 7pm); other local people at the Remembrance Day Chirk 10am; Ruabon 7.00pm Service at the Cefn War Memorial to lay a wreath in honour of all those who have made the final sacrifice for the sake of our peace. For weddings, baptisms, confessions in Chirk, Llangollen, Ruabon All too soon it will be the Christmas season and call Fr Anthony Nnamah, msp once again we are planning a Community Carol Service open to all in the area - on Thursday Tel: 01978 821568; 07448 677200 14th. December at 7.00pm - at the CRNCA www.strichardgwynparish.uk Centre. It’s the night in the month when we would usually have a Social so this year we’re going to try running it café-style - so why not join us for our Community Carols Café Experience! where you can sing your favourite carols whilst enjoying some Christmas food treats and sipping a glass of mulled “wine” - or just a tea or coffee, if 5 Nov & 3 Dec. 10.30am @ you prefer. We’ll be reflecting on Christmas The CRNCA Activity Centre Bro Gwilym Journeys and having a fun celebration of God’s special Christmas gift. If you can’t make it to this Carol Café Experience, then you’re most welcome to join us at our Christmas CaféChurch at 10.30am on Sunday 3rd. December at the CRNCA Centre - cuppas and cakes from 10.15am - and some Carols to sing too.

18 USEFUL NUMBERS YSGOL RHOSYMEDE NEWS Cefn Community Council 01978 821298 We were delighted to welcome two WCBC Pride in Your Streets 01978 298989 Headteachers from Tanzanika to our WCBC Services school. They spent time in classes, observing how we teach and how we  01978 298989 Sewers & Drains listen to the pupils about what they  Pest Control 01978 298989 would like to learn. They were also very interested  Refuse Collection 01978 298989 about the sorts of resources we use, especially  Housing Services/Repairs/Benefits 01978 those which are made from recycled materials. 298993  Council Tax 01978 298992  Registrars Office 01978 298997  Homelessness Services 01978 292947  Visiting Warden Service 01978 315300  Dog Fouling 01978 298989  Telecare Solutions 01978 292075  Welfare Rights 01978 298255  Planning 01978 298994  Trading Standards 01978 298997 WCBC Emergency out of Hours Numbers  Highways Out of hours 01978 292055  Homelessness 01978 264240  Social Services (Emergency Duty Team) 0845 053 3116  Sewers & Drains 01978 298989  Telecare (was Care Call) 01978 292055 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 We also had a visit Dee Valley Water 01978 846946 from , a 0800 298 7112 Ash Randall Dee Valley ( Leak Line) world record holding 0845 2722424 MANWEB / Scottish Power Football Freestyler. Welsh Water 0800 0520130 The pupils took part in Adult Social Care 01978 292066 workshops and learnt Bus Services 01978 266166 many new skills. Ash CAB 01978 364639 also shared the CALL - Community Advice & Listening Line important message of 0800 132 737 perseverance and Caritas Surgery Cefn Mawr 01978 720450 practice when tackling Community Fire Safety 01745 352693 tasks that pupils may Consumer Direct Wales 08454 04 05 06 find challenging. Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111 Year 2 pupils took part Dementia Help Line 0808 808 2235 in a New Dance project DAN 24/7 Drug & Alcohol Help Line 0808 808 2234 called 'Buzz'. This Floodline 0845 9881188 workshop involved the Home Fire Safety Checks 0800 169 1234 pupils using physical National Drugs Helpline 0800 776600 exercises and creative RNIB 020 73881 266 movement to better understand the flight of bees and the important Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 8010800 contribution that they make to the environment. Wrexham Care & Repair 01978 268120 Wrexham Credit Union 01978 266843 Wrexham Dog Warden 01978 298989 Dog Warden — Out of Hours 01978 292055. Acorn Kennels 01948 662931 Wrexham Family Information Services 01978 292094 Wrexham Maelor Hospital 01978 291100 PCSO Hannah Harris 07854 997046 PCSO Ryan Jones 07989 170401 Cefn Police Station 01978 348409 19 Membership Price REDUCTION table, supporters Our Membership prices have been and customers love reduced! Meaning you can now to check out the enjoy all our facilities for LESS! books on offer and Full Membership is now only £26 a leave us a month for an adult, £22 for donation. It’s yet concessions and £19 for a Junior. another way you We also offer Gym Only, Swim Only & Classes Only can help raise memberships why not ask at reception for more money for our details? fantastic community Leisure Centre! Big 10 Our brand new promotional Gym pass – You October Half Term We have lots of fun and can use the Gym facilities at the Centre for 10 activities planned for the Halloween Half term, like consecutive days for ONLY £14! No contract, No our spooky kids disco! Keep checking our website Joining Fee. and Facebook for more details! FREE Family Fun Swim Free Swim for local residents - Normal Pool Ratios apply. 13th Oct, 10th YSGOL MIN-Y-DDOL NEWS Nov & 5th Dec 2017 Fridays 6.00-7.30pm We had a fantastic day celebrating Roald Dahl day, FREE OVER 60s Swimming If you are Over 60 you there were some wonderful outfits. A really big thank can now swim for FREE at Plas Madoc, you simply you to all the parents and carers for supporting the need to fill in a form at Reception and pay £5 for a school and creating the fantastic costumes. There card which entitles you to Free Swimming for 12 was a big bar of Willy Wonka chocolate for the months! This also includes FREE morning Aqua individual best dressed from each class and Milo classes! We will also be offering FREE 60+ found the golden ticket in his bar which meant Mr swimming lessons on Tuesday mornings 9am-10am Tom Roberts’ class had an extra playtime! Junior Fitness We offer Junior Gym sessions for 11 A very warm welcome to all the new nursery children. -15 year olds. Monday-Friday 4pm-5pm & Sunday They have all settled well into the new environment 10am-11.30am We now offer Junior Fitness in the and we are looking forward to all the exciting Pool (Ages 11-16) Ask for more details. activities planned this year Zorb Sessions! Adult zorbing at Plas Madoc, we cater for hen/stag parties or a group of friends, be prepared for alot of fun as you try out your skills in our inflatable zorbs!! Those interested such get in touch via 01978 821600 or email [email protected] Climbing Wall Why not try THE WALL at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre, we now offer Junior & Adult climbing courses, call to book your place. We now also over private Parties on our Climbing Wall as well as private bookings. Those interested such get in touch via 01978 821600 or email [email protected] Birthday Parties! We offer a whole range of parties All of the pupils enjoyed a fun day exploring and to suit every taste. finding out about various things when Techniquest Soft Play Party - £7 per child (Minimum 12 / Max 30 came to visit us right at the beginning of term. Here children) - 1 hour are some of the year 3 & 4 class investigating Swim Party - £7 per child (Minimum 10 Children) - 1 electrical circuits. Hour Football Party - £7 per child (Minimum 10 Children) - 45 mins Private Roller Disco - £8 per child (Minimum 12 Children) - 45 mins Bouncy Castle - £8 per child (Minimum 12 Children) - 45 mins Bouncy Castle & Roller Disco - £10 per child (Minimum 15 Children) - 1 Hour Private Pool Party - £10 per child (Minimum 25 Children) - 1 Hour Climbing Wall Party - Ask for more details All prices include hire of the Aqua Lounge Party Room and Children's meal with a drink. We love your old books. If you have old or unused books don’t throw them away bring them down to the Leisure Centre and leave them on our honesty 20 Online. On Your High Street Everyday low prices on a wide range of premium home appliances from your local independent electrical retailer

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INDOOR TABLE TOP SALE Wrexham AFC gave a fitting SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER 2017 tribute to Jacko our top tenor @ Acrefair Social Club (Air Products) who passed away on Friday 6th October, in a game 12 noon to 4pm broadcasted live on BT £5 per pitch, to reserve a table please contact Sports. We will pay our tribute Carole Jones on to Jacko on November 11th 01978 821893 or 07415 450510 at our Wrexham concert with Bric-a-Brac, Books, DVDs, Jewellery, Toys the Three Welsh Tenors.

Back for the October Half Term! Monday 30 October & Wednesday 1 November in Cefn Mawr at Plas Kynaston Park by the library Friday 3 November in Acrefair on the Acrefair School Field Call 01978 292094 For further information

21 YSGOL ACREFAIR NEWS We have had a brilliant start to the new Term in Ysgol Acrefair. All of the children have settled into the new classes beautifully and have already been very busy with their learning! Some of our new topics include ‘World War 2’, ‘Explorers’ and ‘Marvellous me’. In our Year 5 class we have been learning about ‘Building our Learning Powers’, these are the skills that help us to be brilliant learners whatever the lesson or the challenge that we face. We enjoyed ‘Famous Artist’ day during which each class studied different artists from around Wales and the world. Our Reception class studied Kandinsky’s work with circles and they read the story ‘The Dot’ in which a little boy learns that the hardest part of his work is just putting pen to paper, once he has the confidence to do this then his work just gets better and better! At the end of September the whole school took part in Healthy Living Day. Year’s 4 and 5 worked together to explore the ‘balanced food plate’ and how each type of food helps our body. We looked at food labels and found out how to tell just what our food contains and we investigated the amount of sugar that is hidden in some of the ‘healthy’ snacks that we eat; we measured how much sugar was in these foods in grams and were shocked CEFN COMMUNITY IN BLOOM 2017 continued from page 2 to see just how much there was!

22 YSGOL RUABON NEWS Ysgol Rhiwabon Open Evening was a great success. The level of primary school age parents experiencing the Rhiwabon atmosphere was very high & reflects the leading transition activities carried out by the school, and all its local primary colleagues. The highlights of the evening were the numerous Grandparents who were being shown around the school by new Year 6 pupils eager to show what they had done, and where they had been, during their transition days. Headteacher, Mrs Ferron-Evans, a former pupil of the school was keen to emphasise the values of tradition, hard work, and community links that drive Incense Sticks and Cones the work within the school to continue to deliver improvements. These have led to record GCSE Incense Ash Catchers results again this summer. Speaking later, she said: Fragrance Oils, Bath Bombs ‘I am really pleased with how our Open Evening went. The level of interest shown in our school has Tye Dye Clothing, Hand Carved Boxes been fantastic and I now look forward to meeting our Bracelets, Bandanas new intake again. The website and app. reflect the historic links we have to the area and I’ve used this Shoulder Bags and Rucksacks to show our strong community focus, and how New Winter Stock including successful our students have been over time. I was delighted to be able to speak to so many parents Childrens Range and More . . . . and grandparents during the evening; it really was a pleasure and I would like to thank everyone for their Open extremely positive comments on the school.” Mon 11 ~ 4, Fri 11 ~ 5 Sat 11 ~ 5, Sun 11 ~ 4

SHELTERED HOUSING VACANCIES WCBC Housing Department currently have vacancies for Sheltered Housing at Llys y Graig Rhosymedre. Ideal for older people who may want to downsize, enjoy their independence, yet still feel re-assured knowing that there is someone close at In a recent history lesson with Mrs V Wright-Davies, hand should they require it in an emergency. Year 7DN were able to use the skills of an historian A Warden and a Community Alarm provide 24 hour to solve a murder mystery! cover in case of such emergencies and we have a welcoming community garden for our residents. Applications welcomed from any over 60’s. There is also 2 Bed first floor flat at Y Graig, Rock Road, Rhosymedre applications welcomed from over 60’s

If you are interest in applying for either of these please contact the Plas Madoc Housing Office on 01978 813000. 23 The Holly Bush Inn Phase 2 Build Plans

THE HOLLY BUSH INN PHASE 2 BUILD PLANS. We would like to encourage tourism into our community and to do so for every ones benefit we plan to ex-

Hackney Carriage Facility and PUBLIC TOILETS.

nity from the Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site and reconnect Cefn Mawr with the Aqueduct. To help us do this please:

 Like the Plas Kynaston Canal Group on Facebook  Like the Holly Bush Inn on Facebook 

We are doing everything we can to keep our village alive but we need WCBC, the CRT and Eastman Chemicals -industrial depression with high unemployment. So if you would like to kick some ass then please join us because we have had enough and

There is no good reason why our community at the centre of the WHS corridor should be segregated and ex- cluded from the World Heritage Site and the Tourism Industry now Monsanto has gone.

Heritage Site, Dee Valley and South Wrexham.

Regards,

David Metcalfe and all at the Holly Bush Inn.

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