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BANK TOP AUCTIONSAdvance Park, Park Road, Rhosymedre

Wrexham LL14 3YRTel: 07803 334089

We also do Full or Part Clearances of house, shed& garage. Valuations of Antiques & Collectables

Village Capel preserved by J Francis Roberts & SonLtd., pays a lasting tribute to the much loved Ministerthe late Rev Dyfan Thomas who was ordained in theBaptist ministry here at Bethania Chapel, Acrefair in1950. When the chapel built in 1895 on BethaniaRoad came on the market John and Guy felt thatthey could not let it be lost to the community so theypurchased it and have now completed the majormaintenance and restoration work needed includingthe commissioning of a slate tablet set in the newboundary wall. Continued on page 2

BETHANIA CHAPEL RESTORATION COMPLETE

Acrefair GarageLlangollen Road LL14 3RS

For any information and to book in please call07716 046810

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BETHANIA & J FRANCIS ROBERTS & SON continued from page 1With so many chapels being closed in the area, we believe byconserving this part of our local heritage we can safeguard a spacefor local people to come together to celebrate both life and death.The Chapel is non-denominational, so we can accommodate all ofthe community, should they choose to hold a service at Bethania.We feel it creates a wonderful link letting the grandchildren andgreat grandchildren of families who worshiped there celebratemilestone events in their local chapel. The building is now availableto hire for Wedding Blessings, Renewal of Wedding Vows andFuneral Services. For call information tel 01978 810 884 or email:guy@francis-roberts.com

Someone else who fondly recalls their wedding at Bethania isSusan Hughes of Daisy Chain. She said ‘It was a lovely day withDyfan marring us. My daughter had wanted to get married heretoo but we could not find out who to contact at the time. I am surethis will be welcomed by many people who have a long historywith the chapel and it looks really beautiful when you go inside’.

Gwenan & Michael Davies weremarried at Bethania. Gwenan said‘Dyfan was such a lovely man, madeour day so special and is sadly missed’.

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Extensive range ofPeriod & contemporary

fabrics availablePrestigious, iliv, Hardy,Voyage, Chess, Lorient

and many more

Decorative poles &tracking

Full upholstery serviceQuality at reasonable

ratesClothing alterations

and repairs

JR Soft FurnishingsMade to measure curtains, blinds & accessories.

Domestic and CommercialVisit our showrooms to see our full range

or contact us to arrange a home visit at:

Advance Park, Park Road, Rhosymedre,Wrexham LL14 3YE

Free parking by our showrooms

Tel 01978 820263 or 07854 654568email: jrsoftfurnishings@yahoo.co.uk

We welcome your Community News,Events and Photographs for inclusionin the newsletter please send them to:communitynews@tygertactics.com

We offer a very Personal Service for Brides withtotally flexible appointments including evenings

and weekends to help you get just the right gownfor your special day.

We look forward to seeing you at our shop inRuabon opposite the car park by the traffic lights.

Please phone for appointment01978 799032 or 07779 454590

4 New High Street, Ruabon. LL14 6NLVisit our website www.ladyjaynebridal.co.uk

Online. On Your High Street

Everyday low priceson a wide range of premium home appliances from your

local independent electrical retailer

Your local independent electrical retailer

A E RobertsMinffordd, Crane Street, Cefn Mawr,

Wrexham. LL14 3ABTel: 01978 821863

1ST RHOSYMEDRE CUBS & BEAVERSBeavers meet Wednesdays from 5.30 to 6.30pmCubs meet Wednesday night from 6.45pm to 8pm inSt John’s Church Hall We welcome children age 7and a half to 10 years old. First week is free thenonly £2.50 a week. For more information call CherylMaybury on 07949 820827

Mrs Prudence Wright celebrated her 95th Birthdaywith a well attended party at Plas Telford, PlasMadoc, Prudence lived for many years in Cefn Mawrbefore moving to Ruabon, where she lived untilmoving to Plas Telford last year, Ken BathersChairman of Cefn Community Council visited MrsWright and presented her with a bouquet of flowers,Councillor Bathers said it was a great honour andpleasure for him to congratulate Mrs Wright on her95th birthday, as she was his next door neighbouralong with her late husband Dennis and three sonsfor a number of years and had many fond memories

95th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED BY CEFNCOMMUNITY COUNCIL

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J FRANCIS ROBERTS& SON

FUNERAL DIRECTORS EST 1895

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Plas Madoc CommunitySupport OfficerRyan Jones PCSO 3649Mobile 07989 170401email:Ryan.Jones@nthwales.pnn.police.uk

Magnolia HouseResidential HomePark Road,Rhosymedre, LL14 3EFTel: 01978 824445

Family run 17 bedded Residential Homealso offering day care facilities

Bathing/Showering Daytime ActivitiesHome Cooked Meals Day Trips

Chiropody Service Hair Dressers ServiceWe offer a ‘home from home’

magnoliahouse@outlook.comwww.magnoliahouseresidentialhome.co.uk

DENTURES REPAIREDBy a Qualified Dental Technician registered with

the GDC (General Dental Council

Peter HarlingMob: 07712 894479Tel: 01691 770477

1 Hour Service,Weekend & Evening repairs possible

K2 Ceramic Studio, Glyn Wylfa House,Castle Road, Chirk LL14 5BS

Elizabeth Evans M.S.S.Ch. M.B.Ch.AChiropodist/Podiatrist

24years in private practice

Ingrown Toe Nails Fungal Infections Diabetic foot-care and advice Corns Callous/Hard Skin Removal General Nail Care

HOME VISITSFor appointment please telephone01978 823 444Mobile: 07801 819 136

39 Castle Street, Llangollen Tel. 01978 501129

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIEWSA big thank you to everyone who attended a publicconsultation into future ideas for a masterplan forland around and including the canal World HeritageSite at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and to those who havesent in their feedback.This message comes from Glandŵr Cymru (theCanal & River Trust charity in Wales), WrexhamCounty Borough Council, Solutia UK Ltd andArcadis who are working together to produce aMasterplan for the Trevor Basin Area.Views have been sought from a wide range of localresidents, businesses and stakeholders. at the publicconsultation events at Trevor Community centre inDecember and at George Edwards Hall, Cefn Mawr,in January ,and were attended by dozens of localpeople to examine early plans and contributeideas. The event also attracted news articles andinterviews from the client group with BBC Wales andITV, all helping to raise the profile of the project.Suggestions to enhance tourism and economicregeneration at Trevor Basin include:

A new visitor experience and visitor centre Extra car parking New footpaths and cycleways Improved signage Creation of linkages to existing communities

and facilities. Enhanced infrastructure for business boating

customers and private boaters Tree and woodland management to enhance

views Creation of new habitat / green space on

former industrial landAll the feedback is currently being reviewed with thehelp of design consultants Arcadis. The next stagesof work will be undertaken before a preferred optionis produced for further consultation in late spring2018.For more information please visitwww.pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.uk.

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Cllr Derek WrightCouncillor for Cefn WardYou can contact meon 01978 822497or e-mail me atderek.wright@wrexham.gov.uk

Never pay more for yourbranded shopIf it’s cheaper at Asda,Morrisons or Sainsbury’swe’ll take the money offyour bill.

Our Brand Guarantee is simple – if your brandedshop is ever cheaper elsewhere, we will instantlytake your money off at the till. (At least onepurchased product must be branded). We checkprices, including promotions at Asda, Morrison'sand Sainsbury’s. It means you can check out withtotal confidence, there and then.NO VOUCHERS, NO WAITING AND NOWONDERING whether you could have got abetter deal elsewhere. Please talk to ourcolleagues in the store for further information. Allreceipts can be checked at:www.tesco.com/brandguaranteeAt Cefn Mawr, we always welcome feedback fromour customers andlocal community –please feel free to talkto me and my team instore or fill out thesurvey at at-www.tescoviews.comThank you from all ofus at Tesco Cefn Mawr.

ROWLANDS PHARMACY Medical Hall, CraneStreet, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AD Phone 01978 822600Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 1pmand 2 to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm.

CEFN MAWR HISTORICAL SOCIETYSociety Members greatly enjoyed the talk deliveredby Alun Salisbury on Friday 23 March about 'PlasMawr, Conwy'. Friday 27 April we have our SixthAGM with guest speaker Peter Read with The Squireof Erddig. Then on Friday 25 May: Dr Katherine Ellisand Peter Bolton will be talking about The GreatWrexham Industrial and Arts Exhibition of 1876Events start at 7pm, admission is free to Membersand £2 to non-members and guests on the door.Refreshments will be available, and a Grand Rafflewill be drawn on the evening.CEFN MAWR AND DISTRICT MUSEUMThe Museum's latest Special Exhibition on J CEdwards will conclude its successful run after Easter.The next Exhibition is will be on the theme of'Needlecraft'.Our Facebook page Cefn Mawr and District Museumcontinues to be well followed, and we also have ourown website up and running – if you wish to visit it,please go to www.cefnmawrmuseum.org.ukWe continued our ‘Museum in a Box' visits with avery successful session at Chirk Hospital's MemoryClinic. We look forward to a visit to the Ladies Guildin Pen y Cae in April. We also welcome schools andother community groups to come and visit us in theMuseum.We are open every Monday, Wednesday andFriday from 10am -12.30pm. Our second Saturdayof the month openings (same times) have nowresumed. We look forward to seeing you when youcome to visit us in the Waterloo Rooms at the rear ofthe George Edwards Hall. Admission is free andthere is good parking. Telephone 07972 528626.

Cefn Mawr CommunitySupport OfficerPCSO 2916 Hannah Harrismobile: 07854 997046Hannah.harris@nthwales.pnn.police.uk

JOINT SURGERY TIMES FORSusan Elan Jones MP

& Ken Skates AMAdvice Surgeries on

Fridays from3.30 to 5.30pm

18 May - Memorial Centre, Brynteg LL11 6AB22 June - Llangollen Library, Llangollen, LL20 8NU

No appointments neededwww.susanelanjones.co.uk tel: 01978 824288www.kenskates.co.uk tel: 01978 869058

VISION SUPPORTDo you have sight loss? Wrexham VisionairesSocial Club meets on the first Thursday of eachmonth with coffee, company, practical advice andsupport at AVOW, 21 Egerton Street, Wrexhamfrom 11am to 1pm. Activities include Speakers,Trips, Crafts and Socialising. For further informationplease contact Vision Support on 01244 381515.

Clwyd Family History SocietyResource Centre,Community Enterprise Centre,Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AL

(Next to Lad’s ‘n Dad’s & The Little Kitchen)Phone: 01978 814924OPENTuesdays - 10am. to 7pm.Thursdays - 10am. to 4pm.Saturdays - 10am. to 2pm.

Free Parking, Disabled AccessBuses 2, 2A and 2C stop just bythe Centre.

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ST JOHN’SRHOSYMEDREServices are held weeklyat 11am, the first Sundayin the month is a moreinformal Family Service. If

there is a fifth Sunday in the month we join withother churches in the area for a joint service, pleasecheck the website or the Facebook page for details.For wedding or baptism enquiries please contact thevicar on 01978 824087.The Fish and Chips and Bingo sessions continue onthe second Tuesday of the month. The next datesare 8th May and 12th June, 12.30pm start. Pleaselet the vicar know if you wish to come so we canorder the fish and chips for you call 01978 824087.Thank you.The third Friday in the month there is a group thatmeets in Ruabon for those who live alone and wouldlike to meet and make new friends. ‘Time WellSpent’ meets in St Mary’s church hall and starts withcoffee at 11am, followed by lunch and an activity inthe afternoon finishing at about 3pm. Please contactthe vicar if you are interested. Helpers are alsoneeded, so if you can spare a few hours once amonth please let us know.St John’s Church has a meeting room for hire mostdays of the week. Please contact the vicar if you areinterested in hiring it.Church notices are on page 18.

Home and Business customers Callouts and Remote Support Sales Repairs Upgrades Internet, Wi-Fi and Networking Local Shop Help and Lessons for all users Custom PC Building Data Recovery

web: www.acstechnology.co.ukfacebook: ACS.COMPUTER.SHOP

Unit G1A Wheatsheaf Workshops, Rhosymedre(Opposite the Chip Shop)

1st RHOSYMEDRE BROWNIESIf your daughter aged 7-9 is interested in joiningBrownies we meet at Ysgol Cefn Mawr, PlasKynaston Lane on Thursdays during term time from6.15 to 7.45 pm, cost is £2.00 per night. For moreinformation please call Tracy on 01978 820686.

WCBC’S PLAS MADOC ESTATE OFFICEThe office is open for the payment of Rent, CouncilTax and all other council invoices.Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.30pm andFriday 9am to 4pm. For more information pleasecall us on 01978 813000.THE CIRCLE OF SPIRITUALFRIENDSHIPMeetings every Monday in AirProducts Club, Acrefair LL143TS at 7.30pm with a GuestMedium. Everyone welcome£3.50 on door. For moreinformation please ring 07791 709883 for detail ofour weekly Guest Mediums and special events.

PRIZE BINGO every Thursdayat Air Products Social Club,Acrefair LL14 3TS. Doors openat 7pm eyes down at 7.30.Children welcome as long asaccompanied by a responsibleadult.

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1st Rhosymedre Cubs & Beavers07949 8208271st Trevor Scouts 07939 476208Acrefair Brownies 01978 821601Acrefair Over Sixties Club 01978 821562Acrefair Mothers & Toddlers 01978 810242Acrefair Youth Football Club 01978 812109CRNCA (Cefn Rhosymedre & NewbridgeCommunity Association) 01978 821515CRNCA/Cefn Wide Lunch Club 01978 821515CRNCA Eco Team/Tidy Wales 07531 310335CRNCA Heritage Trail Group 07531 310335Cakes & Co Trevor 01691 774792Cefn Changing Seasons 50+ Club 01978 821515Cefn Mawr Christian Fellowship 01978 810761or 01978 824785Cefn United Football 07714 155307Cefn Mawr Historical Society 01978 823380Cefn Mawr Playgroup 01978 821515Cefn Wide Tenants & Residents Association01978 823603Crazy Tots Parent & Toddlers 01978 813914DanceZone 01978 824055 or 07903597093Fron Walking Group 01691 778286Friends of Ty Mawr 01978 822780Garth & Trevor WI 01978 810302Hampden Bowling Club 01978 820179Kiddies World 01978 810242Little Sunflowers 01978 822505Llangollen Maelor Angling Club 01978 820608Maelor Boxing Club 01978 823551Plas Kynaston Canal Group 07796 260666Plas Madoc Opportunity Centre 01978 820520Plas Madoc Play Project 01978 813912Rainbows Group for Girls 01978 823395.Rhosymedre After School Club 01978 812786Rhosymedre Brownies 01978 820686Telecottage, Trevor 01978 810119The Circle of Spiritual Friendship 07791 709883The Fron Male Voice Choir 01978 845048TOCRA Top of Cefn Residents Association01978 823107Towers Day Nursery 01978 822445Trevor Indoor Bowls 01978 824401Ty Mawr Junior Rangers 01978 822780Ty Mawr Wednesday Afternoon Volunteers01978 822780Ty Mawr Spinning group 01978 711941Wrexham Disability Football Club 07784 366197Ysgol Rhiwabon After School Club01978 813918

THE FRON MALE VOICE CHOIREver wanted a chance to sing? Come along andtake up a hobby that could totally change your life!The Fron have vacancies in all sections, experiencenot necessary, we practise at Acrefair PrimarySchool on Mondays & Thursdays from 7 to 9pm.Why not drop by and see what’s involved.We welcome visitors on our practice nights too.

We will be soon starting our Children’s SummerReading Challenge…Watch this space for News!!WEDNESDAY’S Get free impartial advice from 1.30to 4.30pm with Wrexham’s CAB.Knit and Natter Group meet from 1pm to 3pm.Come along and Share your knitting and crochetskills with others, swap patterns and designs. Noneed to book, just bring your knitting. All levels ofknitters welcome, as long as you can natter!THURSDAYS Language and Play Chatterboxsessions during term time from 1-2.15pm for parentsand children 0-3 years old to have fun, share stories,chat, play and sing songs.Weekly Thursday Lego Club for children who loveto create and build from 3.30 to 4.30pm 50p perchild.FRIDAYS Welsh Lessons from 9.30- 11am.May Half term crafts Friday 1 June “Simple Craftsfor Little Hands” 50p 3.30 to 4.30pm, suitable forages 4 to 11.Book Sale We currently have a Sale on, selling awide range of all old stock. Come and have a look atwhat we have, All hardbacks £1 and Paperbacks50p.Marie Curie Broaches we will be selling knitteddaffodil broaches made by our knit and natter group.They will be £1 each all proceeds will go to MarieCurie.We offer: Large print books, DVDs, Talking Books,Internet and e-mail access, Request Services, LocalStudy 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 to5.30pm. Thurs 1 to 5.30pm, Fri 9am to 5.30pmFor information please call us on 01978 820938 oremail: cefnmawr.library@wrexham.gov.uk

NEWS AND UPDATES FROM CEFN LIBRARY

HOMELINK LIBRARY SERVICEDisabled? Having difficulty getting to the library?Wrexham County Borough Libraries provide aHomelink Library Service that will call at your homeevery four weeks. The service includes access to thewhole range of library and reference services whilstproviding a selection of books, audio books, largeprint materials, CDs and DVDs. For further detailsplease contact Billy Ledsham at Wrexham Libraryon: 01978 292090

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CEFN MAWRHISTORIC VILLAGEOPEN FOR BUSINESS

THINK LOCAL SHOP LOCAL USE YOUR LOCAL

BUSINESSES & SERVICES

Free parking onCrane St & Well St

car parksWalk in the Footstepsof Thomas Telford !

10-11 Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE

Telephone 01978 421543gemmaparry@yahoo.co.uk

Professional Dog Groomingby Sarah - Bathing, Clipping,Scissor Cuts, Nail Trims etc.See our dog grooming andpet products.

Opening times:Tues, Wed & Fri 9am - 3.30pmThurs & Sat 9am - 1pm

Belgravia House, (just by the Hospice Shop)

CHINESEOLD VAULTS

CHINESE MEALS3 Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE

01978 448 545 / 07947 882773Telephone Orders Welcome

Open 7 Days a WeekSunday ~ Thursday 5pm ~ 10pmFriday & Saturday 5pm to 11pm

NO CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS, CASH ONLY

TheHair Studio

From Wedding hair orthat special occasion do,to just because you needa little pampering too,let our years of experiencetake care of all your hair needs.

Tel 01978 82127134 Well Street, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham LL14 3AE

Evans Motor FactorsParis House, Well Street

Cefn Mawr LL14 3AETel 01978 823 735

For all your car parts & accessories,tools, paints, garden tools,fishing needs and more!

OPENMonday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm

Saturday 9am to 1pmSee facebook page for special items and offers

Cambrian House Well StreetCefn Mawr LL14 3AE

Opening times:Monday to Friday: 9am – 4pm

Saturday 10am - 1pmWe need your good quality items; furniture,

clothes, household items, toys, books, CDs andDVDs. Telephone 01978 810545

Volunteers needed if you can spare some time tolend a helping hand please ask for information orvisit our website www.nightingalehouse.co.uk

LADS N DADS

Tuesday 9.30 - 5pmWednesday 9.30 - 4pm

*Thursday 9.30 - 6pmLadies walk in Thursday all dayFriday 9.30 - 5pmSaturday 9.00 - 1pm*Appointments only between6 – 7pm. Please phone to book in

01978822400

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All foliage from trees cleared away Tree Surgery Landscaping Hedge Trimming Stump grinding Fencing Patios Seasoned Hardwood Logs for Sale

Tel: 01691 770054 or 07725 819414antsgardening@hotmail.com

Cllr Sonia T Benbow-JonesCouncillor for Cefn WardYou can contact me on07532 780007 or 01978 823603or e-mail me at

sonia.benbow-jones@wrexham.gov.uk

Two more Welsh champions to go with one wealready have at Maelor ABC! Gary Richards andHarry Roberts join Harrys little brother Thomas whois already Welsh champion all three boxers arecousins and come from the same village of StMartins. ‘The lads have been with me since the ageof 10 they never miss training and are very loyal toboth me and the Maelor boxing club’ said ButchJones, Coach / Matchmaker. ‘Their family are veryproud of all three and their support for the ladsmakes all the difference’.Gary Richards beat Jacob Price Splott ABC Cardiffon points in the 70ks junior B 15-16 years old, it wasa hard fought fight from the off, Gary proved toostrong for Price throughout the fight the Ref gavePrice a standing count in the second round and hewas out on his feet as Gary kept the pressure on inthe last round it was Gary's first championships,Harry Roberts beat Aaron Marinos from HighfieldsABC in the 60ks junior B 15-16 years old, Marinoswas the taller and chose to move and hold but Harrywas to strong on the inside and didn't stop throwingpunches and going forward Marinos nose bled fromthe second round with Harry going out a clear winneron all judges cards, not many family's can boastthree Welsh champions!

MAELOR ABC CHAMPIONS

May 31th 2018 Chirk Parish HallFrom 2 to 3.50pm and 5.30 to 7.20pm

June 5th Llangollen PavilionFrom 2 to 3.50pm and 5.30 to 7.20pm

July 31th 2018 Trevor Community CentreFrom 2 to 3.50pm and 5.30 to 7.05pm

To book your appointment slot or for advice on‘Walk In’ availability please call us on 0800 252266

BOXINGMAELORANNUALSPRING

TOURNAMENTSaturday 28 April 2018

AtFlexsys Community Hall

Postcode: LL14 3SN

BOXING STARTS 2pmDOORS OPEN 12 Noon

Tickets available on the door £10Flexsys Tel 01978 812738

CEFN MAWR CONVENIENCESTORE (Hinds Shop)Bro Gwilym, Cefn Mawr

Paypoint LottoYour Local General Stores Off Licence

Daily Papers Paper DeliveryParcel Collect Plus

Open 6.30am to 9pm7 days a week

Tel 01978 810985

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email: info@drplumbingandheating.co.uk

Our Services All aspects of plumbing work

undertaken Gas installation and servicing Oil installation and servicing Boiler breakdowns Wood Burning Stoves Emergency Callouts Landlord safety certificates

Call Dyfed: 01978 291 923 / 07853 325

Opening hours:Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 8am - 12.00pm

Delivery & Collection Service Available

WREXHAMTOOL HIRE LTD

UNIT 5, PLAS ACTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PLAS ACTON ROAD,PANDY, WREXHAM LL11 2UB

TEL: 01978 314222 FAX: 01978 314333E-MAIL: wrexhamtool@gmail.com Website: wrexhamtoolhire.co.ukGET YOUR SMALL PETROL & ELECTRICAL GARDENING EQUIPMENT

SERVICED READY FOR SUMMERSee our Facebook page Wrexham tool hire

TFS Bui ldersStonework & GroundworkSpecialists in Build and Supply of CefnSandstone as used in the Aqueduct

For availability and costs

Please Call 07930 348299

T HODKINSONPlant Hi re &

Groundworks Contractor

Tel /Fax 01978 823723Mobi le 07831 432196

Talgarreg,High Street

Cefn Mawr, Wrexham

BACK GATES MADE TO MEASUREBack entry/side and doublegates made to measure.Complete with t/hinges, latch,pad bolt, all galvanisedtreated.Your old gatetaken away.

Standard gate & frame £180Heavy duty gate & frame £250.OAP & NHS special rates07934 917747

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THE JOLLY MASONS (Top House) welcomes youto your comfy, local community pub in heart ofRhosymedre village, showing Sky & BT Sport andcheck out our great jukebox! Look our for our newFat Sams menu coming soon. See ourFacebookpage or call us on 01978 820066 for updates.FLEXSYS COMMUNITY HALL Thursday Bingo inthe lounge 7.30 to 10pm, admission 30p, Snowballeach session all welcome. See our Facebook pageMike Flexsys Hall Bithell for events including liveentertainment and live football. 5 star food ratingand selling hot snacks pies, wraps and burgers from£1. Activities are open to all Snooker room, Darts,Dominoes, Function room available, Main Hall greatfor children’s parties with room for bouncy castle,call 01978 812738.CEFN MAWR COMMUNITY SOCIAL CLUB(The Legion) open Saturday 11am to 3pm and7pm to 11pm, Sunday open from 12 noon to 11pm.Bingo nights Tues, Sat & Sun from 8.30pm. Open

to all, call 01978 821345 for more information aboutthe clubs events and activities bookings welcome.AIR PRODUCTS CLUB Live Entertainment in theLounge every Friday and Saturday. Line Dancingon Wednesday with Jeff from 7.30pm. Bingo onFriday and Sunday with 3 Jackpots in the ConcertHall at 8.30pm. The Club is open for bookings call01978 820471 for information. We are taking newmembers. See Facebook page Acrefair Club (AirProducts) for details of live football and events.CEFN DRUIDS CLUB Monday is Bingo Night at7.30pm, 10 houses, 2 fliers including the DruidsFlier plus Open the Box with guaranteed Jackpot!Free admission, bar, tea & coffee also available.Druids Goldmine £5 per month with the chance towin £1000 call 01978 810287 for Information onupcoming eventsTHE QUEENS HOTEL Open all day from 12 noon.Various sports on TV. Live music nights please callus for more details. We also offer Bed & Breakfastplease call for information on 01978 469889

IN THE BLOOD by PCSO RyanMy favourite part of my job by a country mile is talking to people. When I was only 4years old we moved away from this area and with the old man being a Prison Officerand moved around a bit. Swansea, then Shrewsbury, then St Martins. Growing upwe returned to Rhosymedre to see my Nain on Chapel Street most weekends, so Ihad a feel for the geography of Cefn/Rhosymedre/Plas Madoc/AcrefairMy Dad is very nostalgic about his childhood here, so we were brought up being dripfed propaganda all our young lives. I always thought this place was in my bones,he’d talk about Tommy Owens and Jock, Taids pals from Monsanto, his time in theband Ankers Away with the Rhosymedre lads, then I’d hear about his Taid Tom the

Blacksmith, how him and Gwilym Ivor (My Taid) would sit either side of the fire talking and without missing abeat spit their bacco into the fire, all the time speaking to each other in Welsh, my Dad (having no Welsh satthere spellbound). These people were alive to me.I felt like I belonged here because my Dads family was from here and thanks to the stories about oldcharacters and friends I felt like my Dads world was my world, like I’d inherited all his experiences. Mysiblings and I could probably relay anecdotes verbatim that we’ve been reared listening to (or subjected todepending on your viewpoint). The imagination is an amazing thing, when someone tells you a story youcan’t help but visualise the places and people. So before I began working here as an adult last year this partof the world was very much in my DNA, alive and kicking in my head, rich with Dads tall tales.Now I’m here working day in day out it is an absolute blessing to bump into people who knew my Taid, Nain,my Dad or any of our family, it is something which nourishes me. Having had something of a nomadicchildhood, I can feel my roots here, they are strong and tangible. I talk to Norma up by Rosa Terrace andshe talks about my uncle Trevor (who she’s pals with on facebook) , I’ve met tommy Owens lad Terry, whohas a picture of Tommy and the famous Jock on his wall! My Taid passed away when I was a boy and welived on Dinas in Plas Madoc, so it is always a huge thrill when I meet people who knew him. My favouriteso far has been when I was having a brew with Alvin and Kath on Ogwen and Alvin informed me thatGwilym Ivor was ‘Always cheating at doms but we could never catch him’. This vital information made mechuckle and I’ll be honest, a bit of tea nearly came out of my nose.Gwilym Ivor (my Taid) is known as G.I in our family, so it made me smile last week when I visited an old ladyin Rhosymedre who turned to me when I was describing my Dads family being from Plas Isaf and onhearing the letters G.I shouted ‘You belong to Gwilym Ivor’! Magic. Talking to the older people in ourcommunity is so important, they carry our history with them, our heritage. Take a bit of time out of your busyschedule when you can and just listen to them. Because you reach a time in your life when you’ll start toreminisce, when you’ve retired and you’re kids have moved out, things have changed and can be a bitdisconcerting. People can find comfort in their past, and I think that’s healthy aslong as we are embracingthe future at the same time. You can’t really understand how a place is what it is unless you know thejourney, and our older folk lived through it, they are the torch bearers.

My Uncle Trevor who left Rhosymedre over 50 years ago, can walk you through the Cefn and Rhosymedrelike nothing has changed, describing the old shops, the buildings, the people, it’s as if everything has beenpreserved from the minute he left in a little museum in his mind.

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THE ROYSTON CLUB,ACREFAIR, LL14 3HN.

Banqueting/Function Room and bar available.Suitable for parties of up to 80 people.

Wedding Receptions, Christening Celebrations,Birthday Parties, Funeral Teas,

Fundraising Venue, etc.Self - catering or we can provide.

Pleasant surroundings, more than ample parking.

Contact: Ron on 07933 230524or John on 07785 266732 .

To advertise in the Community Newsdistributed around Cefn, Acrefair,

Rhosymedre, Newbridge,Plas Madoc, Local Shops & Tesco

please call Tyger on07532 780007 or 01978 823603

or email:communitynews@tygertactics.com

YSGOL RHOSYMEDRE NEWSPupils in Years 3, 4 and 6 have recentlyspent time at Glan Llyn developing theWelsh language skills through excitingand adventurous activities. Pupils enjoyed

a range of activities including canoeing, high ropes,bowling, mini Olympics and the climbing wall. Wewere very proud of our pupil's who demonstrated ourschool motto of 'perseverance' as they succeeded inconquering their fears, working together showingteam work and support to their peers.

Florist for over 20 years24 Castle StreetLlangollen LL20 8RT

Friendly service alwayshappy to help.Flowers for all occasionsWeddings, Funerals.Delivery service available.01978 860977 07512 042333We also sell bomb cosmetics,bath bombs & lots of smellys.

Have you thoughtabout getting into Bowls?

Experienced player or completenewbie who wants to learn?

The Hampden Bowling Club invite you toget in touch. We meet at the Hampden

and play at the Royston. Wewelcome School Groups aged 8+.

Please call Isobel on01978 820179 formore information.

ACREFAIR BROWNIES Our Browniesmeet on Thursdays in the Activity Centre byYsgol Acrefair from 6 to 7.30pm during termtime. For more information please call 01978821601

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CEFN COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWSCefn Community Council and our local schoolpupils have been researching our fallen named onthe Cenotaph relating to WW1. The CommunityCouncil will be holding a free event which willinclude talks and presentations, includingmemorabilia relating to World War One at theGeorge Edwards Hall, Well Street, Cefn Mawr onSaturday 19th May between 10am-2pm. All arewelcome, please come and join us.DOG FOULING The Council urges residents toreport this to:environmentalcrime@wrexham.gov.ukSTREETLIGHTS Any streetlights out please canyou report them with the number off the lamp postto the Clerk on 01978 821298.BIRTHDAYS If you know of members in ourcommunity who are going to be celebration their90th or 100th birthdays please can you let the Clerkknow thank you.HALL HIRE Need a venue for Parties, Meetings,Events, Stage Productions or more why not bookthe George Edwards Hall, Cefn Mawr. We have freecar parking at the rear covered by CCT, accessiblefrom the Tesco Roundabout and reasonable hirecharges, please phone the Clerk for details or call inand check availability with the Caretaker.The council offices are open Monday to Thursday8am to 2pm outside of these times The Clerk canbe contacted on 01978 821298 or emailcefnmawrparish@btconnect.comCURRENT BOOKINGS INCLUDEYoga sessions Monday at 9.30amDanceZone Mondays and Thursdays from 5 to 9pmStreetvibez Dance classes Tuesday from 5-7pmClubbercise Wednesdays from 6.30 to 7.30pmLlangollen Maelor Angling Fridays from 5-9pmlearn how to tie a fly fish hook.

WilliamsChippyCrane StreetCefn Mawr

01978 822222

Open 7 nights a week from 4.30 to 8.30pmserving great British Fish & Chips toCefn and surrounding communities.

We have a gluten free menuand vegan/vegetarian options

See our Facebook page Williams Chippy

m: 07811 500 046

COMMUNITY AGENTS UPDATEI am looking for men who maybeinterested in starting a Mens ShedClub, any retired teachers, tradesmen or veterans who maybeinterested. Or just anybody whowould be interested in learning newskills, sharing knowledge or just having a coffee anda chat.Here is the link that explains more about this globalmovementhttps://menssheds.org.uk/about/what-is-a-mens-shed/I am also interested in getting an event/group toshare local old photographs and memories of thearea as I am aware the local Cefn, Rhosymedre,Acrefair, Plas Madoc memories facebook groupsare very popular, so why not meet up and sharephotographs, memories or stories over a coffee andcake? If interested please call me on 07925 048711or email me cefncommunityagent@gmail.com

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Black Ops TattooingTel 01978 823 946

OPENMon to Thurs 11am to 7pmFriday 9am to 2pmClosed Saturday & SundayEvery style of tattooing catered for and at anaffordable price. Bring a design, use one of ourcollection or have one drawn up just for you.Free Wi Fi for customers.16 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AB

with over 13 years salon experienceLate evening appointments available

Pensioner Discount 20% off on WednesdaysDon’t forget to get your Loyalty Card

To book an appointmentplease call or text 07975540059 or find us on Facebook.

8 Crane Street Cefn Mawr LL14 3AB

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Offering a wide selection of beauty andnail treatments including :- Bio sculpture gel nails Ear piercing Electrolysis Acrylics CND Shellac Crazy angel tanning Facials Massage Indian Head Massage Lash Lift Waxing Special occasion makeup Gift vouchers now available

Call in or ring for appointment8 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3ABT: 07498 727816 Closed Mondays

01978 821863Open: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9–4.30

Wed 9-12 Sat 9-2For all you electrical needs TV’s, fridges,

washers, cookers, lighting & more!

Find us atwww.euronics.co.uk

and click on ‘find store’

Crane Street,Cefn Mawr,LL14 3AB.

ROB PARRY 07512 416453 01978 810639

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USEFUL NUMBERSCefn Community Council 01978 821298WCBC Pride in Your Streets 01978 298989WCBC Services Sewers & Drains 01978 298989 Pest Control 01978 298989 Refuse Collection 01978 298989 Housing Services/Repairs/Benefits 01978

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 298997WCBC 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 292055Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999Dee Valley Water 01978 846946Dee Valley ( Leak Line) 0800 298 7112MANWEB / Scottish Power 0845 2722424Welsh Water 0800 0520130Adult Social Care 01978 292066Bus Services 01978 266166CAB 03003 301178.CALL - Community Advice & Listening Line0800 132 737Cambrian Credit Union 01978 266843Caritas Surgery Cefn Mawr 01978 720450Community Fire Safety 01745 352693Consumer Direct Wales 08454 04 05 06Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111Dementia Help Line Wales 0808 808 2235District Nurses Clinic Plas Madoc 01978 812163DAN 24/7 Drug & Alcohol Help Line 0808 808 2234Floodline 0845 9881188Home Fire Safety Checks 0800 169 1234National Drugs Helpline 0800 776600RNIB 020 73881 266Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 8010800Wrexham Care & Repair 01978 268120Wrexham Dog Warden 01978 298989Dog Warden — Out of Hours 01978 292055.Acorn Kennels 01948 662931Wrexham Family Information Services01978 292094Wrexham Maelor Hospital 01978 291100PCSO Hannah Harris 07854 997046PCSO Ryan Jones 07989 170401Cefn Police Station 01978 348409

SEARCHING FOR THE PASTThe Rotary Club of Llangollen organised a charitymetal detecting event at Abbey Farm, Llangollen.John Davies, owner of Abbey Farm, kindly allowedus to use 70 acres of his land and The Mold HistoricSearch Society were invited. 58 detectorists tookpart raising £585 for the Rotary club to use on localgood causes.

Despite the bitter cold it was a successful day andenjoyed by all. Finds included both a Henry VIII andan Elizabeth 1st coin, 1st World War love tokens,various coins of many ages, part of a medieval ring,lead animals, buttons and some military items. Oneitem, was identified, by a Club member, as comingfrom the 54th Regiment of Foot 1881 that served inEgypt. The round object at the top of the photo hasa Sphinx and Egypt marked on it. If any other farmerin the area is willing to allow us to use their fields,please contact Geoff Bullen onhelenrotary1@talktalk.net The Rotary Club ofLlangollen. Meet every Monday at the Hand Hotel inLlangollen at 7 pm All welcome

Cor Meibion Dyffryn CeirogSummer ConcertWednesday 2 May

in Froncysyllte Community Centreat 7.30, £5 admission on the door.

Sponsored by Matt the BarbersCome and join us for Song,

cakes and a cuppa.

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Gents Hairdressing

Llangollen Road,Acrefair LL14 3RU

OpenTuesday - Thursday 9am to 6pm

Friday 9am to 6.30pmSaturday 8am to 2pm

CHAPEL BEDROOMS & KITCHENSWant a stylish make-over for your kitchen? Newworktops, doors and innovative fittings will makethe most of your space or have a complete re-fit

to make the kitchen the heart of your home.We supply all kitchen appliances.

Fitted kitchens from £1500Fitted Bedrooms from £600

All bedrooms and kitchens areManufactured & Fitted by Craftsmen

Mobile 07762 354955Workshop Tel/Fax 01978 822665

If no reply, please leave your name andtelephone number and we will return your callEmail chapelbedrooms@btinternet.com

Llangollen Road, Acrefair LL14 3RP

ACREFAIR OVER-SIXTIES CLUBThe club is back in full swing after the interruptionsof the sudden snow fall! The group has now grownby the addition of two new members. We canaccommodate even more as we still have sparechairs, tables, cups and biscuits. We recently had avisit from the Community Agent looking after theneeds of the Elderly and advised us of what isavailable together with what help we may need.We will be planning our summer outings after Easterand I am sure we will be visiting some new venuesor destinations. If the Centre is not available duringschool summer holidays then I am sure we will beday tripping to somewhere in the summer .It wasnice to see an old member who has recentlyreturned to the area but we welcome new memberswith fresh ideas. Tuesday mornings are something tolook forward to in Acrefair,Ring Clive on 820392 for more information. We canarrange transport.

TAI CHI / CHI KUNG CLASSES In FronCommunity Centre on Thursdays from 10am to11am with warm and friendly people. Loads ofhealth benefits from the Tai Chi and Chi Kungexercises that we do. Come along in loose fittingclothing and flat, comfortable shoes and have a go.Check with your Doctor if you have health issues.Tai Chi form created by Dr Paul Lam to treat andprevent problems of arthritis. £2 per session.Certificated Tutor with a friendly and welcominggroup, just enjoy and relax with tea/coffee andbickies after sessions for monthly charity.Please contact MIKE GLEED on 07944 386550 formore information.

NEWS FROM TOWERS NURSERYThe Towers Day Nursery welcomedseveral new children when we returnedafter Christmas. They are all settling inwell and are enjoying the varied, nursery

activities. They have been busy celebrating ChineseNew Year, St Valentine’s Day, Shrove Tuesday andSt David’s Day. They have enjoyed stories, art/craftwork and baking and also dressing up.For Mothering Sunday we were busy making cardsand gifts and for St David’s Day the children madeWelsh flags, leeks and daffodils; as well as dressingup in traditional costume or a Welsh football/rugbytop!Now that Spring is in the air there will be moreopportunity for outdoor play and for work on thegarden. The children have been busy planting seedsand putting in plants ready for the SummerThe staff have been busy too, renewing their FirstAid Certificates. The nursery has also received anaward from Wrexham Council for EnvironmentalStandard and has been awarded a certificate fromthe Tiny Tums scheme – an N.H.S. initiative toencourage healthy eating in the nursery sector.The Towers, Llangollen Road, Acrefair LL14 3SGTel 01978 822446

Llangollen Road,Acrefair LL14 3RP(by the Eagles Inn)

01978 810 375OPEN 7 DAY A WEEKINC BANK HOLIDAYS

Free Car Parking OppositeFree Delivery starting from 4pm

Minimum order £9 Chicken Meals Kebabs

Pizza Special Meals Kids Meals Burgers

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CHU RCH NOT ICES

ST MARY’S SHARED CHURCH RUABONCATHOLIC SERVICES

Holy MassSaturday Holy Cross, Llangollen 6pm

Sundays: Sacred Heart, Chirk 9am; Ruabon 11amHoly Days: Llangollen (Eve of Holy day 7pm);

Chirk 10am; Ruabon 7.00pmFor weddings, baptisms, confessions in

Chirk, Llangollen, Ruaboncall Fr Anthony Nnamah, msp

Tel: 01978 821568; 07448 677200www.strichardgwynparish.uk

METHODIST CHURCH,CHAPEL STREET, RHOSYMEDRE.

All Are Welcome!Sunday 22 April 185 Anniversary Service

With Mr Ebenezer Sam at 11amRegular Sunday Service: 11am

Family Service on the 4th Sunday of the monthTuesday 2pm Fellowship

Minister Rev P Poole Tel 01978 860877Social Events are Published locally

ST JOHNS CHURCH RHOSYMEDREOur regular services are

Sunday Morning 11am Holy EucharistFamily Service the First Sunday each month.

Everyone welcome to these services.For baptisms please come to the Sunday

service and fill the form inFor weddings please ring the vicar to arrange

an appointment on 01978 824087

FREE FOOD - WHAT’S THE CATCH?Cefn Mawr Christian Fellowship offers FREE food -and fun and friendship - at several of its gatheringssuch as the monthly CAFÉCHURCH and SOCIAL…but surely there’s a catch? Got to be? NO? Really?Jesus once said to his followers: “Freely you havereceived, freely give”. So yep… it really is FREEwith NO STRINGS ATTACHED… except that wealso offer “FREE FOOD FOR THOUGHT”, invitingour guests to consider what we share about God’slove in fun and friendly ways.At a Social it’s 95% food, chatting with friends oldand new, and fun with table games and pool. But wedo have a few minutes when we share a simple“word” about God’s love for us all, often reflectingwhat we have thought about at CaféChurch elevendays earlier. At CaféChurch we have comedy videoclips, a non-religious topic to chat about… and cup-pas and cakes, of course. But we do have “food forthought” as well and we spend just a little longer thanat a Social sharing about the God made known inJesus, His Son. We also have a “prayer board”where anyone can place a request for God’s help forsomeone they love or seeking an answer to aproblem. But… to come along, share in the fun andfriendship, and the cuppas and cakes, YOU DON’THAVE TO BELIEVE IN GOD or comply with the“rules” (we don’t have any!!). We don’t make peoplestand up to sing or kneel to pray, or even join in thesimple closing prayers.We run CaféChurch around tables like a café so thatit is informal and unlike traditional church becausewe are seeking to offer CHURCH FOR PEOPLEWHO DON’T ‘DO’ CHURCH! We want it to be aseasy to walk in the door, get a cuppa, have a chat atone of the tables and enjoy a cake as going to anormal café - or even easier! Why not come alongand see if we’re getting it right? CaféChurch startsat 10.30am on the first Sunday of every month -cuppas available from 10.15am. Socials are on aThursday night eleven days later, from 7.00-9.00pm. Both events are held at the CRNCA Centre“The Old Canteen” beside Ysgol Cefn Mawr on BroGwilym. Everyone is welcome - all ages, all faithsand none! See the CaféChurch “advert” nearby orcall Paul on 01978 810761 if you want to find outmore about these events and/or our group.

CRNCAThe lunch club for 50+ age group isopen every Wednesday 12.15pm, 2course meal only £3, booking essentialcall 07531 310335 for information andbooking.

We can offer photo copying service for A3 and A4size at reasonable prices Office times Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday from 9.30 to11 am pleasecall 07531 310335 for more information.We are looking for reliable enthusiastic volunteers toassist in running and maintaining the CRNCACommunity Centre If you think you can help in anyway please call us.

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Wednesdays 9 May then 6 June our monthlySpinning, Knitting & Weaving group meets from1am to 4pm. Beginners welcome contact JuneMclaughlin on 07780 000206. See our facebookpage Ty Mawr country park spinners/weavers/knitters.Thursday 31 May Sheep shearing and wool craftsessions from 1:30pm - 3:30pm,. Watch sheepshearing and spinning and have a go at wool craft.Fleece available for sale. All ages (donations orsmall charge for some activities).Saturday 9 June Craft Class taster session from1am - 3pm Needle felt lambs, make your own springlamb from wool. All materials are provided. 16+ £10per person To book phone 01978711941 or contactjunemclaughlin@btinternet.com for further details.Sponsor an animal at Ty Mawr Country ParkThe money helps towards the animals upkeepincluding, housing, feed and vets bills. To sponsor ananimal large or small, as a gift for someone or foryourself is only £10 per year for small animals and£15 for larger animals, you will receive a fact file,personalised certificate and a chance to meet youranimal on a special sponsor day, please call theRangers on 01978 822780 for more details.We are open 7 days a week, the Visitor Centre isopen daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Tel: 01978822780 and see our fb page Ty Mawr Country parkfriends group.

PROBLEMATIC PARKINGThrough Community Engagement,North Wales Police have receivedreports of inconsiderate parking ofvehicles. Pavement parkedvehicles are a potentiallydangerous street obstructionwhich can force pedestrians to

walk along the road to bypass those vehicles. This isespecially problematic for pedestrians who are blindor visually impaired and may not see oncoming traffic;as well as wheelchair users, people with pushchairsand older people.Reports include vehicles across drop kerbs, too closeto other street furniture, parked half on pavementsand roads and in some cases vehicles parked fullyon the pavements.The vast majority of motorists park in a consideratemanner and only park on pavements where theremay be a valid reason, for example emergencies orloading; however, there is a minority of motorists whoappear to abandon their vehicles without anyconsideration for pedestrians.I will be monitoring problematic areas closely andtaking suitable action. If you have any queries pleasecontact Hannah Harris on 074854 997046email: Hannah.Harris@nthwales.pnn.police.ukor telephone 101NEW DOT SCREENINGS

Friday 11 May:“The Great TrainRobbery” - AVictorian streamtrain heist thriller,will Sean Connery get the gold?

7.30pm for 8 pm Tickets: £8; Conc. £6.Friday 8 June:“Journeys End” - A powerfulmoving British drama set in thetrenches of World War 1.7.30pm for 8 pm Tickets: £8;Conc. £6.

Join us at Llangollen Town Hall. Tickets for allscreenings can be purchased on the door or via ourFacebook page or our website: newdotcinema.org

Congratulations to Ysgol Rhiwabon pupil MeganWright who was appointed the Lord Lieutenant CadetSergeant for 2018

MOTORCYCLE SOSOFFERS

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We Pick Up Repair & Deliver on request

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Waterloo Tower,Newbridge, Wrexham

Your BikeIs Our Passion

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FREE OVER 60s SWIMMINGIf you are Over 60 you can now swimfor FREE at Plas Madoc, you simplyneed to fill in a form at Reception andpay £5 for a card which entitles you toFree Swimming for 12 months! Thisalso includes FREE morning Aqua

classes! We will also be offering FREE 60+ swimminglessons on Tuesday mornings 9am-10amJunior Fitness We offer Junior Gym sessions for11-15 year olds. Monday-Friday 4pm-5pm & Sunday10am-11.30am We now offer Junior Fitness in thePool (Ages 11-16) Ask for more details.Zorb Sessions! Adult zorbing at Plas Madoc, wecater for hen/stag parties or a group of friends, beprepared for alot of fun as you try out your skills in ourinflatable Zorbs!! Those interested such get in touchvia 01978 821600 or email info@plas-madoc.comClimbing Wall Why not try THE WALL at PlasMadoc Leisure Centre, we now offer Junior & Adultclimbing courses, call to book your place. We nowalso over private Parties on our Climbing Wall as wellas private bookings. Those interested get in touch via01978 821600 or email info@plas-madoc.comBirthday Parties! We offer a whole range of partiesto suit every taste.Soft Play Party - £7 per child, min 12 / max 30 - 1 hourSwim Party - £7 per child min 10 children - 1 HourFootball Party - £7 per child, min 10 children - 45 minsPrivate Roller Disco - £8 per child min 12 - 45 minsBouncy Castle - £8 per child, min 12 - 45 minsBouncy Castle & Roller Disco - £10 per child min 15children - 1 HourPrivate Pool Party - £10 per child min 25 - 1 HourClimbing Wall Party - Ask for more detailsAll prices include hire of the Aqua Lounge PartyRoom and Children's meal with a drink.We love your old books. If you have old or unusedbooks don’t throw them away bring them down to theLeisure Centre and leave them on our honestytable, supporters and customers love to checkout the books on offer and leave us a donation.It’s yet another way you can help raise moneyfor our fantastic community Leisure Centre!Keep checking our Facebook page — Plas MadocLeisure Centre for the latest on classes, activities,events and updates.

Cllr Paul BlackwellCouncillor for Plas MadocResidents can contact meon 07855 620891or e-mail me atpaul.blackwell@wrexham.gov.uk

Did you know Local People have £1million Lottery Funding to spend forthe benefit of Plas Madoc?Come and join us & find out more!We meet every Thursday 10am, inthe Aqua Lounge, Plas MadocLeisure Centre.

COMMUNITIES FIRST UPDATEAs announced by Welsh Government in February2017, the Communities First Programme closedon 31st March 2018. The team would like to thankthose members of the Cefn Mawr and Plas Madoccommunities who took part in activities andaccessed services since the programme wasestablished in the area in 2003. The OpportunitiesCentre in Plas Madoc remains open but is now thebase for Communities for Work and the newCommunities for Work Plus programmes, whichare intended to support people into employment. Thedesign of these programmes now means we areable to help more people in the area as there will beless focus on postcodes

COMMUNITIES FOR WORKA voluntary service to help people from Wrexhamwho need extra help and support to find work.Experienced Employment Advisers and Youth/AdultMentors specialise in helping individuals with theirspecific needs. Funding is also available for trainingcourses and to improve skills, giving people the bestopportunities to return to work.HELP AND ADVICE Our teams can offer expert helpand advice on: CV Writing, Interview Techniques,Confidence Building, Online Job Applications, Gettingyou back to work Work Placements, Volunteering,Universal job match and universal credit.TRAINING We have a wide range of funded trainingcourses available. These include: CSCS Cards(Construction Skills Certification Scheme), SIALicence (Security Industry Authority), Getting intoCare, Teaching Assistant Qualifications, First Aid,ECDL, Basic Computers, English and MathsCourses, Come and Cook.FINANCIAL HELP Funds may be available to helpyou attend training, work placements and interviews:Travel Costs, Childcare, Clothing, DBSFor further information contact:Ramona.ozolina-jones@wrexham.gov.ukOr phone: 01978 820520LITTLE SUNFLOWERS AFTER SCHOOL CLUBMonday to Fridays during school term times forchildren attending full time school ages 4 to 11.Healthy snacks are provided. Children can beplaced in sessions from 3pm-5pm. For informationplease contact Sharon Evans 019787 813914MONDAY NIGHT KICKS As part of a nationwideinitiative to get more girls involved in football with allthe obvious benefits that go with it The New SaintsFoundation is running a CICS Cymru programme atRhiwabon High School. In association with the FAWales, the Foundation are holding sessions everyMonday 3.15 pm – 4.15 pm. All sessions are just£2.00 and are open to girls aged 12+ with boys alsowelcome at Rhiwabon. For more information email:danny.bell@tnsfc.co.uk

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YSGOL CEFN MAWR NEWSWe celebrated World Book Day inMarch. Thank you to all families formaking such an effort with the children'scostumes. We enjoyed our day,

completing many reading activities. The SchoolCouncil organised a competition to design a bookcover, or a book character for lower FoundationPhase; they judged all the entries and winners wereawarded book prizes in a celebration assembly.

Congratulations to Ysgol Cefn Mawr's Year 3/4Football Team for winning the Ruabon Clustertournament at The Rock winning 6-2 and werepresented with a trophy at half time during theWales vs Ireland Under 18's game. They metthe Wales U18's Team and Dixie McNeil.

Years 5 and 6 pupilsentered an indoorathletics tournamentat Plas Madoc earlierlast term. We scoredthe most points on theday but added to thelist of schools whoattended on day one,we finished 8th out of16 schools. A greatachievement and supersportsmanship shownby all.

Our school Eisteddfod was on 6th March the childrentook part in competitions in writing, art, design andtechnology, solo singing, recitation, playing musicalinstruments and singing with their House choir. TheNursery class sang a Welsh song for the whole schooland judges. We had a fantastic day. The childrenwere a credit to the school; this was commented on byvisiting judges from Ysgol Rhiwabon and schoolgovernors. We were extremely pleased with the highstandard of the work and on stage entries. The overallwinning House was Ceiriog. We held an EisteddfodWinners Concert for parents on with traditional welshrefreshments.At our St David's Day celebrations the children

looked wonderful in their Welsh-themedcostumes. Each class performed their folkdance, recited a Welsh poem and sang a Welshsong. The school canteen also prepared aspecial menu which the children enjoyed.

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COR MEIBION DYFFRYN CEIRIOGGlyn Ceiriog Male Voice Choir practice inGlyn Ceiriog, on Wednesdays at 8pm in theMemorial Hall.They are seeking new members to join thisfriendly, supportive choir with a fabulous M Dand Accompanist. Come along and enjoy theamazing buzz that you get from singing in aWelsh Male Voice Choir. Even if you don'tspeak Welsh or are not even Welsh, you canlearn and sing like you are. Come and seewhat you think.Ring Mike on 07944 386550for an informal chat if youwish to find out more.

YSGOL MIN Y DDOL NEWSChildren celebrated World Book Day dressed as theirfavourite characters . Our Year 2 went on an exciting

trip to down to Ty Mawr, they hunted for minibeasts andvarious animals.Children from Key Stage 2 have been on a very informativetrip to Dangerpoint.We also held a Welsh Café as part of our Welsh CharterChallenge. We invited Welsh speakers from the community tocome in so that years 5 & 6 got an opportunity to practisetheir numeracy and literacy skills. Key Stage 2 entertainedtheir guests with some singing and reciting. A fun time washad by all!

TESCO BAGS OFHELP ~ CEFNThe groups who win aplace in our voting unit atthe front of store, areLOCAL!! Have a look, askfor a token at checkoutsand vote for the project youthink should win.1st, 2nd and 3rd awardsare £4000, £2000 and£1000 respectively -they’re all winners really!If you would like to knowmore about our Bags ofHelp scheme, go totesco.com/bagsofhelp.

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NEWS FROM YSGOL ACREFAIRWe have taken delivery of two ‘pods’ onto the KS2 playground which pupils are making good use of already!Theresa Burling from the Play Development Team has been into school to work with the School Council tofurther our ‘Green Time’ Project. Our Year 1 pupils had a fantastic first day back after half term when theyhad a visit by Mike from Everything Dinosaurs. They learnt lots of interesting new facts and started their newtopic off with a bang!We had some fantastic entries for our EisteddfodCompetitions - the winners were:Dosbarth Draenog: Purdey Roberts.Dosbarth Wiwer: Hudson Roberts and Lilliana - BellaSilva. Dosbarth Gwdihw: Ioan Lloyd and Katie Hanes.Dosbarth Llwynog: Megan Jones. Dosbarth RobinGoch: Dylan Hall and Niamh Mellor (craft)Lili-Beth Lewis (handwriting) Dosbarth Gwennol:Sophie Evans and Imogen Jones (craft) Lidia Lacey(handwriting). Dosbarth Eryr: James Maybury (craft)and Emily Wilson-Davies (handwriting)Dosbarth Barcud: Iwan Strong (craft) and MadisonHughes (handwriting)We have been very fortunate to win a £4,000 grantfrom Tescos Bags of Help to develop our Y1/2outdoor area. The children are currently makingplans and costing out what they would like the areato look like.We have also been offered the chance to take partin the ‘Big Battery Hunt’ the aim of which is to collectas many batteries as we can to recycle before thedeadline of Friday 20th April.We presented a cheque to Cancer Research UK forthe amazing amount of £3,000 which was raised bythe children taking part in ourvery own ‘Race for Life’Due to the snow we celebratedWorld Book Day belatedly onFriday 9th March when childrenacross the school brought in aprop as a clue to their favouritebook.Our KS2 children took part in aswimming gala at Chirk LeisureCentre where they achieved 3rd

place overall.

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PKC GROUP UPDATE

The current activity on the old warehouse site adjacent to the Trevor Basin is by CRT, Eastman’s and WCBC. Itis for what they have termed a “temporary parking facility” for the aqueduct. We have questioned this planningwith them directly and asked how this will benefit our community? After reading the planning applicationapproved by WCBC – P/2017/0888, it became obvious that only the aqueduct and Trevor Basin would beserved. The one way parking system, additional security fencing and parking meters will do nothing toencourage the spread of tourism into our surrounding community. Also with a price tag of an estimated £200Kwe ask, is this temporary?

This comes as a shock. We were hoping their proposed master planning as presented at the GEH etc. in 2017/18indicating the Windborne Gate as the central parking location for the area would be adopted. We have beenproposing WBG parking since 2012 as this is central to the whole area. Please see the December Issue (42).From the centre of the WBG it is 500mts to either the aqueduct or the village centre of Cefn Mawr. A simplesign at the WBG would help people visit our community as well as the aqueduct which is true sustainabledevelopment planning encouraging people to stay in our area longer.

Therefore we ask with all the positive opportunities WBG offers our community and the aqueduct includingimproving the general overall appearance of the area, why has our community been ignored again, and WelshPlanning Policy not been complied with? For more information on the WBG parking and all the benefits for ourcommunity please see the relevant documents available on our website on the LDP2 page. We would like tosupport the CRT, Eastman’s and WCBC with their present master planning, but they need to work with us aswell.

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