RUABON NEWS LETTER 143
12.09.16
School of the week: Ysgol Rhiwabon,
“Extending History beyond the curriculum”
History Department
At Ysgol Rhiwabon, the History department has extended the subject beyond the curriculum by running extra- curricular activities. Pupils in KS3 were invited to enter the Historical Writing Competition run by the Historical Association. Two entries were submitted by the department. One story was based in the Roman Empire, the other in Victorian Wales. In addition, a " History through Film " Club has been set up, which enables students to experience the subject in a more informal format and has opened up historical debate. Examples of films watched include Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, A Knight’s Tale, and Titanic. As one Year 8 pupil states: “It was great at Film Club, because we were able to study areas of History that we weren’t covering in class. ” Field visits have also been initiated, with a Year 12 trip to Manchester University with Sovereign Education.
Katie and Deryn One Sixth Former commented “I found the trip beneficial to my course. The information given was of a high standard and, as there were a number of historians present, the variation of arguments and debates put forward were extremely helpful for my work." The pupils thoroughly enjoyed being able to experience History outside of the classroom. As one pupil stated after visiting the castle: “I think it’s great going on trips like this, because you can actually experience what it was like. We were taught the art of medieval dancing; given salted bread to eat, and then escorted to a dining hall for a banquet. Deryn and Katie were elected Baron and Baroness.” ** News piece - the Catholic Church: Fr. Moses Amune has been asked by his Bishop to move to Llandudno Parish on the 26th October - he will be missed!! Since arriving in Ruabon from Nigeria during one of the coldest spells several years ago, he has „gentled‟ his way into the heart of the community, not only through his church:
He joined the original Steering Group, set up by Wrexham Council to bring the various groups in the community together. When the Steering Group had to close down because of the financial cuts, this was taken over by The Friends of Ruabon - Moses continued to attend these meetings and helped with the Ruabon Fete. He also helped Growing Ruabon in its project of the planting up of the Garden of Rest and has since, taken on the role of one of Ruabon‟s “Secret Gardeners” weeding the flower troughs in the High Street. ** On Friday 17th August, Fr. Anthony Nnamah arrives in the Parish to get to know everyone before the departure of Fr Moses Amune on the 26th October. **
On Thursday 15th September at 7.15pm, the Wrexham Area Civic Society will host a talk by Mick Dann, Deputy Project Director for HMP Berwyn on: “HMP Berwyn – its Building and Proposed Operations and Services”. Venue: AVOW, 21 Egerton Street, Wrexham. Further Information from: Secretary, Nick Roe email: [email protected]. New Land at Ruabon Cemetery – Preparing for the Future.
This is a photograph of the new section of Ruabon Cemetery. The area has been consecrated and is available to use for burials and the internment of ashes. Although the main area will not be required for some time the section nearest to the existing cemetery is available immediately, if required. The Cemetery Group, which is part of Ruabon Community Council (RCC) meets once a month, on a Saturday, to review the maintenance needs of the cemetery, and to advise and assist the groundsmen in their duties, with the aim of making the cemetery a more welcoming environment for all its visitors. All this is undertaken in their own time. The group has designed and constructed compost bins and introduced green waste bins as well as general waste bins in order to reduce the amount of waste which needs to be disposed of. Following the implementation of the system, the Council has reduced the cost of waste removal by approximately 40% and it is hoped, with the help of visitors to the cemetery disposing their waste in the appropriate bins, this cost will continue to fall. This saving will allow RCC to continue with their aim of continued improvement of the Cemetery. The Council has recently received a number of letters from visitors raising concerns regarding the apparent lack of maintenance to the new part of the cemetery. Maintenance continues to be undertaken by the groundsmen, but it is important for everyone in the community to understand that one of the main aims of RCC is that residents receive value for money. To this end, the Group has introduced a project for the cemetery extension, which after much hard work and planning, will eventually evolve into a wild flower meadow. The meadow will remain until such time that plots are needed for burials or the internment of ashes. The RCC does not often complement itself, but in the case of the Cemetery Group, fellow Councillors have readily acknowledged the continued hard work and innovative thinking of these members. (Thanks for this piece from Mike Blackshaw, Clerk and Finance Officer to the RCC)
The Friends of Ruabon Present An Autumn Festival
On Saturday 1st October 1pm At Ruabon Village Hall Stalls and events
Apple Pressing
Apple Bobbing Soup Cakes
Cards Ruabon Library News
Members of Ruabon WI Have now taken over the exhibition area for the whole of September – this is just one of the items which will mark the 70th Anniversary of the foundation of the WI in our village. There is a great deal to see at this exhibition; apart from the prize winning water colours there is some exquisite embroidery, beautiful quilts, cards and jewellery. To look through the many scrap books, you will need to sit in one of the comfortable seats at the library and just enjoy the contents. ** Free Welsh Conversational Group – Grwp Sgwrsio Cymraeg am ddim.
Suitable for all ages - Ynaddas i ddysgwyr. At Ruabon Library – Yn llyfrgell Rhiwabon. Beginning Monday 5th September – 2-3pm Yn dechrau 5ed o Fedi 2016 – 2-3 o’r glach Also at Ruabon Library you are able to contact Wrexham County Borough Council to pay: a. Housing Rent. b. Council Tax. c. Business Rates. d. Invoices e. Paying Fines: Parking; Dog Fouling; Littering. f. Any other Library transaction. Wrexham Libraries are presently installing a new system which should be ready for use this month. Meanwhile, everyone is still able to borrow books, use the computers and facilities; but until the system is up and running, it may not be possible to order in books from other libraries. It will be absolutely necessary to use your library card; if you have lost yours a new one can be obtained of £2. However, there is rumour of a “Card Amnesty” whereby you may not be charged for owning up to a card loss, so now may be the time to obtain a new one!! Ruabon Library is now taking bookings for the Exhibition Area for 2017. Please telephone for advice as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For information on all sessions or for setting up an exhibition, please telephone to speak to a member of staff, when the library is open, on 01978 822002 or email [email protected] Normal opening times are: - Monday: 10am-6pm; Tuesday: 2-5pm; Wednesday-2-5pm; Thursday-2-5pm; Friday-10am -6pm **
Ruabon Bowling Club Fixtures-2016
Oswestry and District Bowling League Division 1 – (Tuesday) END OF Division 3 (Wednesday) SEASON
Wrexham Bowling League (Saturday) Premiere Division: 10.09.16: Aston v. Ruabon A- result: Ruabon 8; Aston 6 17.09.16: Ruabob A v. Esclusham B (home) Division 2: 10.09.16: Ruabon B v. Bradley – result: Ruabon 11; Bradley 3 17.09.16: Llay B v. Ruabon B (away) Pairs League:(Monday) 05.09.16: Ruabon v. Bye (home) – no results for Ruabon 12.09.16: Gresford Village v Ruabon (away)
Whitchurch League (Thursday) 15.09.16: District D v. Ruabon (away)
A Macmillan Coffee Morning Will be held at 10.30 am On Thursday 22nd September This event will be hosted by Ruabon WI At St Michael’s Close EVERYONE IS WELCOME
A Litter Pick
Will take place on Saturday Morning, 24th September.
The Litter Pickers will meet at Ruabon Village Hall at 10am.
Light Refreshments will be served by Councillors Ann Jones and Cath Richards to the pickers on their return to the Village Hall.
This event is: Sponsored by Ruabon Community Council Organised by The Friends of Ruabon Supported by Keep Wales Tidy
Everyone:-Children; Young People and Adults; Welcome to join in this Community Event to tidy our Village.
Transport - Buses. Although now a reduced timetable, Route 6 was reinstated last week giving residents 4 services during the day between 10am and 4pm ** Other Bus Services came in for some criticism, but offers of help and understanding of the situation have come from further afield than WCBC. (Thanks to Mike Jones for his time and tenacity in highlighting transport problems (applicable to Ruabon) to the people who are listening and willing to help):
From: Mike Jones [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 07 August 2016 15:12 To: Lynne Milligan Cc: Geraint Morgan Subject: Ruabon station - Bus connections. Hi both Since GHA coaches went into administration the bus link with trains arriving at the station in both directions , has been very poor, particularly after 1800 hours. The station is on a major rail and road hub for tourists and local tourists from local communities. There needs to be clear advice to rail passengers that they may access bus services on the main road (bottom of station road) . I have advised local councillors and WCBC about this problem – very little has been done – although there does appear to be a better timetable o Friday , Saturday and Sunday evenings. I am sure that local communities would appreciate your help in the matter. NB. Ruabon is my home area. Best Mike. ** From: Lynne Milligan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 8, 2016 9:19 AM To: Mike Jones Cc: Geraint Morgan Subject: RE: Ruabon station - Bus connections. Thanks for this Mike. I’ll ask the Station Manager to have a look at options for signage on her next visit Lynne Legal Disclaimer - Arriva Trains Wales Ltd (given). Arriva Trains Wales Ltd St Mary's House, 47 Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF10 5DJ. ** From: Mike Jones [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 08 August 2016 20:06 To: Lynne Milligan Cc: Geraint Morgan Subject: RE: Ruabon station - Bus connections.
Thanks Lynne. The community of Ruabon and surrounding communities would like ATW help in the restoration of bus services linked to ATW services between Shrewsbury and Chester after 2000 hours as used to be before the demise of GHA coaches.eg. After 2000 hours, anyone arriving at Ruabon Station would no longer be able to use public transport to travel to Cefn Mawr. Previously, they could use public transport either from the Station or from the bus stop on the main route, at the bottom of station road , commonly known as the Bridge End stop. Signage at the Station Exit’s and the Station Bus Stop would direct people to the main road bus stops and taxi companies. telephone numbers: This would help tourists and local tourists. The lead Councillor is David Bithell and the Council Officer is Andrew Mytton. Best Mike. ** From: Geraint Morgan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 10:09 AM To: Mike Jones Cc: Lynne Milligan Subject: RE: Ruabon station - Bus connections.
Hello Mike Just to let you know that I am working with the Community Rail Officer for the Shrewsbury to Chester Line to see how we can improve the provision of the bus timetable at the station and any directional signage that may be required. Thank you Geraint ______This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ** From: Mike Jones [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 5, 2016 8:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Bus Service T3 - Ruabon station 2342 hours Wrexham direction Dear all Complaint The above bus service did not run as per published timetable on: Sunday 14th August; Sunday 28th August; Monday 29th August at 2342 hours at Ruabon Station. It was late on Sunday 21st August – well outside the regulation window. How do I know? I was waiting at the bus stop for the bus to arrive – it didn’t. What are you going to do to ensure that it runs as per the published time-table on 11 September ? I will be at the bus stop again on Sunday 11 September Mike Jones ** From: Mike Jones [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 5, 2016 8:54 PM To: 'Geraint Morgan' Subject: RE: Ruabon station - Bus connections. Thanks Geraint I will advise the community of your help. Best Mike ** From: Mike Jones [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 05 September 2016 20:52 To: [email protected] Subject: Bus Service T3 - Ruabon station 2342 hours Wrexham direction Dear all Complaint The above bus service did not run as per published timetable on Sunday 14 August Sunday 28 August Monday 29 August At 2342 hours at Ruabon Station. It was late on Sunday 21 August – well outside the regulation window. How do I know? I was waiting at the bus stop for the bus to arrive – it didn’t. What are you going to do to ensure that it runs as per published timetable on 11 September ? I will be at the bus stop again on Sunday 11 September Mike Jones ** From: Barclay Davies [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 5:55 PM To: Mike Jones Subject: RE: Bus Service T3 - Ruabon station 2342 hours Wrexham direction Dear Mr Jones Thank you for your e-mail regarding the T3 service failure to observe the stop at Ruabon Station at 23.42. I have referred the matter to Mr David Hall who is the TrawsCymru Network Manager. He has contacted the operator, Lloyds Coaches who are looking into the matter. I have asked Mr Hall to contact you once the operator has responded to him. Kind regards Barclay Davies CMILT Deputy Director for Wales Bus Users Cymru Find out about Bus Users in your area at www.BusUsers.org 02920 344 300/0300 111 0001 Bus Users UK PO Box 1045, Cardiff, CF11 1JE Membership enquiries: 01932 232574 **
Ruabon Churches’ News
St Mary’s Parish Church, is a member of the ‘Open Church Network’, and is now open to visitors every Saturday until the end of September from 1pm to 5pm. This church is a Grade One historical building dating back to medieval times. 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. ** Other activities and information: The Choir practices on Tuesday evenings in the Church Hall at 7.15pm and sings at the 9.30am service every Sunday. The Mothers’ Union meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Details from Ann Wilkinson; [email protected]; 01978 822725. The Bell Ringers practice weekly and ring for weddings when requested. Details from Gordon Richardson: [email protected]. ** To hire the Church Hall please contact: Janet Roberts 01978 810039/email [email protected] ** For wedding or baptism enquiries please contact: The Revd Kate Tiltman, The Vicarage, Church Street, Rhosymedre, LL14 3EA. Phone: 01978 824087, [email protected] / www.stmarysruabon.org.uk. St Mary’s Church also has a facebook page ** At St Mary’s Church Ruabon on Tuesday 13th September at 10.30am - Toddler Praise On Sunday 18th September at 8am, there will be a service of Holy Communion. At 9.30am there will be a service of Morning Prayer followed by coffee. At 1pm there will be a Baptism and at 5pm The Youth Group. **. For Catholic weddings, baptisms and confessions in Ruabon, Chirk and Llangollen: call Fr Moses Amune:Tel:447405803862/email: [email protected]. Looking Ahead: (September) 14th:10.00am – Patron Saint’s Day: Holy Cross Family Celebration begins with Mass. All are welcome! 17th Fr. Anthony Nnamah arrives in the parish. The Catholic celebration of the Eucharist at St Mary’s shared Church will take place on Sunday 18th at 11am. 22nd 6.30pm – Parish Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting in Chirk 26th 7.30pm - Cytun AGM in Llangollen. ** At Ruabon Methodist Church on Sunday at 10.30am, Mr David Pickstone will lead the Service. ** At the Congregational Church (The Chapel on the Hill) on Sunday at 11am, Mr Tom Hopkins will lead the Service. For further details please contact Malcolm Crosbie on 01978 821572 or email: [email protected] ** All Saints Church, Pen y Lan on Sunday 18th September at 11am there will be a service of Morning Prayer. ** St John’s Church, Rhosymedre on Wednesday 14th September at 10.00am, there will be a service of Morning Prayer. On Sunday 18th September at 11.00am Holy Communion. For contact: The Vicarage, Church Street, Rhosymedre LL14 3EA St John’s also has a Facebook page. ** Looking Ahead…. Wednesday 21st September is World Peace Day. We will have a short service at 2pm in St Mary’s Church to pray for peace There will be two harvest services this year. In the morning the bishop is coming to preach at All Saints at 11am and there will be a lunch afterwards (£3). In the afternoon there will be a Joint service with our school and the Roman Catholic congregation at 4pm followed by a hotpot supper. A Soup lunch in aid of the Shooting Star Appeal will be held in St Mary’s Church Hall on Saturday 15th October 12noon until 1.30pm. All welcome. Walking Group The group meets at 10.30am every Saturday to walk various routes in the area. Please see http://www.stjohnsrhosymedre.org.uk/community-activities/ for more details. You will be very welcome - the more people, the merrier! The next fish and chips and bingo at St John’s Church is on Tuesday 13th September. Please let Beulah or Kate know if you are coming. Saturday 1st October is the Autumn Festival in the Village Hall, 1- 4pm. Bring your apples to be pressed into juice and support the church stall Small bags of sugar - the old 1lb size, small cartons of fruit juice, loo rolls and toiletries - especially deodorants for men are particularly welcome at the moment at the food bank Help Needed: The PCC have decided to have coffee after the service on both the first and third Sundays of the month. If you can help with making coffee and tea, please let the vicar or wardens know. ** 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 2920001 Cambrian Orchestra 18-09-2016 01:00 PM BST Former BBC Young Musician of the Year winner Jennifer Pike joins the Cambrian Orchestra in a performance of Dvorak's Violin Concerto as part of the Orchestra's 20th Anniversary Season. Jennifer is a regular performer with the world’s top professional orchestras such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and joins conductor Richard Howarth (Ulster Orchestra, Manchester Camarata) in what will be a wonderful afternoon of music. Wrexham keeps up pace with other Welsh councils, according to new Welsh Government data. 07-09-2016 01:00 PM BST According to data released today (Wednesday, September 7), Wrexham Council has done well in comparison with other Welsh authorities in a number of key areas. Decision to List Groves to be Challenged 06-09-2016 01:00 PM BST The decision to list the former Groves school building is to be legally challenged, following a decision by Wrexham Council's Executive Board this morning. Standards Committee Appointment of Independent Member 06-09-2016 1pm The Council currently has two vacancies for independent Members of the Standards Committee. This is a statutory Committee which plays a crucial role in maintaining high ethical standards at County Borough and Community Council levels. The role of the Committee briefly is to advise, assist and guide Members in the adoption, monitoring, operation, enforcement and review of various local Codes of Conduct, in particular the Code of Conduct for Members and other ethical guidance. Full details of the Terms of Reference of the Standards Committee can be found in Article 9 of the Council’s Constitution published on the Council’s website. Lecture: 'The Primitive Methodist Movement in North Wales'. 20-09-2016 01:00 PM BST Lecture: 'The Primitive Methodist Movement in North Wales'. Speaker: David Martin Young. The meeting is open to members and non-members of Wrexham Heritage Forum and will include the AGM and a tour of the Cefn Mawr Museum. Business Opportunities in UAE - Business Clinic 20-09-2016 01:00 PM BST The West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with the Department for International Trade North West and the British Centre for Business in UAE to host a business clinic for UK companies who wish to know more about the export opportunities in this high growth market. DID YOU KNOW? •There are over 5,000 British Companies operating in UAE? •The UAE has diversified its economy away from oil. Non-oil sectors now contribute about 70% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? •The majority of the UAE population is made up of expatriates, with around 120,000 UK residents? •The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the UK’s largest civil export market in the Middle East and 12th biggest globally? Key Sectors and/or Projects offering great export opportunities for UK companies: •Education and Training •Energy – Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Renewables, Power, Sustainability •Financial & Professional Services •Healthcare •Infrastructure and Construction - Expo 2020, World cup •Defence and Security •Aerospace •Environment and water ABOUT THE EVENT One to One business meetings of 30 minutes each. "The Wrexham We Want" consultation begins 09-09-2016 01:00 PM BST Public services across Wrexham want everyone to tell them about ‘The Wrexham they want’ in a new consultation that opens today. Time to Have Your Say "Difficult Decisions 2016" 08-09-2016 01:00 PM BST Residents in Wrexham will soon be invited to have their say on the Council's proposed budget for 2017/18 if they get the thumbs up from Executive Board on 13 September. Chatty Craft 23-09-2016 01:00 PM BST Bring a craft, have a cuppa and a chat. Everyone welcome, all levels, any craft. On the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Suggested donation £2. Halloween Trail24-09-2016 01:00 PM BST Follow the pumpkins, if you dare! Halloween costumes optional! http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage Facebook/ Twitter : Wrexham Museum Starting your new business 24-09-2016 01:00 PM BST During this short interactive workshop you will get the opportunity to: o Define what kind of business yours is going to be and what success means to you. o Develop a compelling marketing call to your potential clients/customers. o Understand your potential barriers to success and how to overcome them. o Explore what resources you have available to you to increase your chances of success. o Discover the most useful way forward for you and your business. There will also be a short session at the end of the workshop where you can network and find out what other support is available to you. Who should come? Anyone who is thinking of or is in the first stages of starting their own business/becoming self employed. Can I bring someone else with me? Yes. 2 free places per business. The session will be hosted by The Really Amazing - www.thereallyamazing.co.uk ** 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. ** Sybil Bremner.