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JULY 2014 · DELIVERED FREE
YOUR MONTHLY INSIGHT INTO LOCAL LIVING COVERINGBANGOR ON DEE, OVERTON, CROSS LANES AND SURROUNDING AREAS
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Welcome
This weather is lovely isn’t it? Long may it last! Mind you I think we are forecast a lovely summer again, despite the gloom of the football results. And with any hope gone there, all eyes
are on Murray for Wimbledon to make the country proud. No pressure!
I went to Chirk Castle at the weekend for the first time ever. I’ve been wanting to go for ages, but it’s funny how you don’t bother sightseeing on your own doorstep sometimes, and feel the need to travel for a few hours to feel like you’ve been somewhere. With it being a castle I presumed a King and Queen had lived there in the past and it was now a ruin. I think the only castles I’ve been to are Warwick and Edinburgh on cold wintery days, so that’s my benchmark now for all castles. Well what a great place. We ended up joining the National Trust as it would have cost £28 approx for 2 adults and 1 child just for the day and the family membership for the whole year with access to 500 national trust sites nationally was £98. Bargain! Mind you I do associate being a member of the National Trust with old age, but I can live with that!
The castle has belonged to a local family, the Myddletons, for over 400 years until its transfer to the National Trust, in part, in the 1980s and more so in 2004, and even now a
small part is still retained by the family for their own private use. Whilst not royal, the family were affluent and very interesting, and the castle has had many famous visitors, including, Noel Coward, Edward and Mrs Simpson and members of the Royal family. Still furnished traditionally it is lovely to walk round and see the splendour of the rooms and admire the features. The gardens are stunning too, and the views fantastic. It’s a very relaxed and informal day and you are allowed to walk on the grass in the grounds, and it was lovely to see families sat having picnics and enjoying the sun.
Apparently the remaining Myddleton family will be doing tours of the castle later on in the year. Can you imagine inheriting a castle!
Anyway you don’t have to just take my word for it, quite aptly that’s Chirk Castle on the front cover, so you can see what I’m talking about. And if you haven’t been find time to go there, it’s beautiful.
Have a lovely month of July.
All the best, Jill
History Alive! featuring Bersham Veteran & Vintage Machinery Rally – Appeal for ExhibitorsNEWS
Are you the owner of a classic car or classic motorbike?* Have you considered displaying your classic car or classic motorbike at Wrexham’s local veteran and vintage rally?
Wrexham Heritage Services are once again hosting the annual Bersham Veteran & Vintage Machinery Rally at Bersham Ironworks. This year’s event on August 24th will feature veteran and vintage vehicles, alongside living history displays, historical re-enactors and community heritage stands. Together, they will bring History Alive! for every generation.
Although not as large as some of the big steam rallies, Bersham’s rally is a friendly event set in the attractive Clywedog Valley, two miles from Wrexham.
If you would like to take part, please contact the History Alive! Administration team on 01978 318 970 or email [email protected] and ask for a registration form.
*The rally’s definition of a classic car or classic motorbike is a vehicle built before 1973 that is in excellent condition considering its age. The classic car or classic motorbike is more than just a mode of transport! It is a symbol of its times and a part of our heritage. Other historic vehicles are welcome, although there is a weight limit on the access road into the site.
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There are various local campaigns:
•Frack Free Deeside
•Frack Free Dudleston
•Frack Free Farndon
•Frack Free Flintshire
•Frack Free Malpas
•Frack Free Mickle Trafford
•Frack Free North Shropshire
•Frack Free Upton
•Frack Free Wrexham
•Wirral against Fracking
Or visit www.frackfreedee.co.uk for more information.
An application has been made to test-drill for Coal Bed Methane near Duddleston.
Two other sites, at Babbinswood & New Marton have been identified for potential exploration.
A large area of N. Shropshire & Cheshire has been licensed for drilling - thousands of wells could be spread across the countryside in just a few years.
On 23rd June, a public meeting was held in the Miners Institute, St Martins to inform local residents how the local area will be affected and to hear about communities that are fighting back.
Fracking is a subject that will continue to be debated in the future and could potentially change the way we live in this area.
Fracking in the UK
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Fracking in the UK
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New cycle map launched in WrexhamNEWS
A brand new map highlighting the best routes for cycling and walking in Wrexham has been published, to coincide with Bike Week across the UK.
More people than ever want to get out on their bikes, but with many people put off by having to share roads with traffic, finding off-road cycle paths or planning a route using quiet back roads can make it possible to get from A-to-B without having to mix with cars on busy roads.
The new map is FREE and can be picked up from the Wrexham Tourist Information Centre on Lampbit Street or available to download at www.sustrans.org.uk/wales
Councillor Dana Davies, Lead Member for Health said, “The Council is very excited to be launching this new cycle map. As people are aware, cycling has many benefits - it is a low-carbon activity, a great way to improve health and a very inclusive social and family activity.“This new map will allow cyclists, particularly families with young children, to plan ahead and find the best and safest routes possible for their journey.”
Geraint Young is a Pharmacist at Wrexham Maellor, who said, “It is fantastic that both the Wrexham Council and Sustrans have been able to develop the map for Wrexham as it will give myself and others the opportunity to find safe routes to work.”
Glyn Evans, Sustrans’ Area Manager in North Wales, said, “Bike Week is a fantastic time to dust off your bike and get back in the saddle, be it to get to work, pop to the shops or to get to the park with your kids.
“However, many of us are unaware of the off-road routes or quiet back streets that can make cycling or walking the best choice for these shorter, everyday journeys. We hope the new map will help people find the safest routes for their journey.”
About a third of us in the UK suffer bouts of insomnia. A report in the Lancet early in 2012 said that insomnia if left untreated, could contribute to the development of conditions such as depression, diabetes, high blood pressure and mental health problems.
How much sleep we need varies, but healthy adults sleep for an average of seven to nine hours a night. As we get older, we need less sleep and most people over 70 manage on less than six hours.
One in 10 of us regularly take prescription drugs to help us sleep, and this figure is increasing. While sleeping pills can help in the short term, they don’t tackle the underlying problem and many people become addicted to the drugs, needing to take more over time to get to sleep.
If you know the cause of your insomnia and you are looking for a safe short term solution to the problem, over-the-counter homeopathic remedies can be used at home. Choose a remedy according to the symptoms. Take about an hour before bed each night for up to seven days.
For more persistent and long term problems a full consultation with a registered and qualified homeopath can help you get to the root of the problem. You will be asked detailed questions about your health and lifestyle. You will have the opportunity to fully explore your symptoms as a first
consultation lasts up to 90 minutes. Remedies prescribed by a homeopath are specific to the person being treated and are generally not available over the counter. Homeopathic remedies are non toxic, non addictive and can be safely prescribed alongside conventional drugs.
For more information ring Carol Lloyd at Keynote Health on 01978 257031 or 0774 761 5713.Carol Lloyd BSc(Hons) Homeopathy, MSc, LFHom, RSHom, LCHE
Sleepless nights, exhausting days?
Coffea: Wide awake due to over activity of the
mind and racing thoughts. Once asleep, wakes from the slightest noise, often
with a start, with more frequent waking towards morning. Stimulation or strong
emotions aggravate.
Nux vomica: Wakes up at 3am or 4am, and thoughts
about work or tasks prevent sleep. There is sleepiness during the day and irritability, with a tendency to
restlessness and overwork, with a desire for stimulants such as coffee, sugar
or alcohol.
Valerian: Great restlessness, even when falling
asleep, with much tossing and turning. Feels sleepy in the day, often with a
sensation of floating.
I run a regular clinic in central Wrexham, please see website for further details or call Carol Lloyd on 01978 257031.
www.keynotehealth.com
When it comes to looking after yourself and your family it is important that you make the right choices.
Homeopathy is holistic and works by stimulating the body’s own healing abilities.Homeopathy is evidence based and has been around for more than 200 years.
Common problems that may respond to homeopathic treatment include:• Skin disorders• Joint problems• Digestive disorders• Stress and emotional
problems• Hormonal disorders• Respiratory complaints• Childhood illnesses
Carol Lloyd BSc (Hons) Homeopathy, MSc, LFHom, LCHE, RSHom.
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We have the most amazing selection of local, quality meat at the farm shop.
We also have a wide variety of fruit, vegetables and bedding plants!
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All Kebabs £1.00 eachAll Burgers £0.75 each
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Something for all the family!
Open all year. Usual opening hours 10.30am - 5pm. Some businesses open Monday but please call us if making a special journey.
The Plassey Craft and Retail Centre, Eyton, Wrexham, LL13 0SP Tel: 01978 780277 www.plassey.com
CRAFT & COUNTRY FAIR
Something for all the family!
� Craft, Gift & Food Stalls� Coastal Hawks� Kids Craft Activities� Bouncy Castle� Fun Stalls in aid of Wrexham
Maelor Lions Club� Face - Painting � Fun Treasure Trail
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Police Advice
CONTACT NUMBERSPCSO 0151 Lynne Maurice Blackberry 07854 352 815
PCSO 2858 Phil Jones Mobile 07854 389056Overton, Hanmer, Bettisfield, Horeseman’s, Green & Penley
PCSO 2610 Robina Ahmed Mobile 07854 334279Cross Lanes, Bangor on Dee, Bronington, Worthenbury & Tallarn Green
Overton Police Station 01978 348 425CALL 101 which is a 24 hour number for non emergency calls ie.
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We have had some reports of late during the nice weather of dogs being left in cars, please see tips below.
Even during relatively mild weather, a car can quickly heat up in the sun, despite the outside temperature feeling fairly cool. During the heat experienced recently and hopefully in the months to come, vehicles can turn deadly. Unlike humans, dogs pant to help keep themselves cool. In a hot stuffy car dogs can’t cool down - parking in the shade, leaving a window open or a sunshield
on the windscreen won’t keep a car cool enough and a dog could die. The following signs of an animal who is in danger of death by heatstroke:• Excessive panting• Excessive drooling• Increased heart rate• Trouble breathing• Disorientation• Collapse or loss of consciousness• Seizure• Respiratory arrest Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 police have the powers to deal with dogs that are trapped and in distress in vehicles.
Section 18 Powers in relation to animals in distress. Section 19 Power of entry for section 18 purposes. For the purposes of this act a “Protected animal” is a “protected animal” if - (a) it is of a kind which is commonly domesticated in the British Islands,(b) it is under the control of man whether on a permanent or temporary basis, or(c) it is not living in a wild state. Keep your pets happy and healthy.
Terry Davies
‘Black Jack’ Brabham- the thinking man’s driver.
In spite of the technical advances of current F1 racing cars, there have been several rather nasty crashes recently, such as Massa’s high speed head-on crash into the barriers on the last lap of the Canadian Grand Prix, but he was still able to climb out of the car and walk away unhurt, all due to the inbuilt strength and safety of the cockpit ‘tub’. He certainly wouldn’t have been able to do that if he was driving a ‘50s, ‘60s or even ‘70s car, and that’s why so many drivers died during those Grand Prix ‘killing years’.
That’s why, though I was sorry to read about the death of three times World F1 Champion, Sir Jack Brabham in May, at the age of 88, it occurred to me that it was only because Jack was a qualified engineer and appreciated the limits of the engine and chassis of the Cooper Climax he initially drove in England, that he was able to survive and even succeed in those dangerous times. He may not have had the driving flare of a Moss or Clark (even though he was known for a bit of tail wagging when exiting corners, reminding us of his track days in Australia) but he simply thought his way through races, and after Cooper, joined with designer Ron Tauranac to build his own Brabham racing cars, and become a constructor in his own right. He even won three F1 Constructors Championship awards.
I well remember ‘Black Jack’ as he was nicknamed, working with his mechanics on his car on the grass behind his transporter, lined up with the others in the paddock at Oulton Park in the ‘60s. Jack was the star attraction, and as the ring of enthusiasts closed in on his car, he would calmly get into the cockpit, start the engine and blip the throttle with good effect. That cacophony of sound soon made the fans scatter - especially when it happened to be the B.R.M. H-16 engine he was using!
Jack was knighted in 1979, and on Press Day at the Motor Show some time later, I saw him talking on one of the stands to an attractive young blonde girl. There was a rush of photographers to photograph the pair, and one of them shouted “Look this way, Sam!”
“His name isn’t Sam” I said, “It’s Jack - Sir Jack Brabham in fact.”
“Never heard of the geezer, mate” shouted the cockney photographer, “But that’s Samanfa Fox wiv’ im, the Page Three girl - and that’s real news! Get out of the way!”
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Trotting Mare Garage, KnoltonNr. Overton on Dee, Wrexham LL13 0LE
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A 5-mile ramble across undulating countryside.
Starting at Overton Church the walk will lead you through the garden of Electricity House.
Crossing several fields, stiles and a small bridge you will reach an ash tree and further along Plas-yn-Coed driveway.
Going through a white gate before black and white posts, you will climb more stiles and pass a pond. Joining the Maelor Way, follow this path for a mile.
Crossing a field and footbridge walk into Plas-yn-coed Wood. After a slope, bear left at the top and go through the LEFT gate.
Reaching the dismantled railway line, continue to the lane and over ditch bridge and stile.
Continue until you reach Cae Drinions Wood. Walk down footpath, over a footbridge and through a gate. Keep the woodland to your right and turn right along the lane.
undulating countryside.
lead you through the
reach an ash tree and further along Plas-yn-
Cross the stile next to a telegraph pole right beyond the driveways to your left (for Crossmill and Blackwood farms). Continue down the slope and cross the stream. Keeping the hedge on your left you pass a second pond on your left (might dry out in summer).
Crossing more fields, stiles and a footbridge, continue up a slope and along Cloy Lane and onto the main road.
Continue over the old railway bridge, passing a fencing company on your left. After following an enclosed path crossing a field, go over a bridge, toward the white house (Plas-yn-Coed) and back on the Maelor Way.
Finally descending into the valley, head up another field to a stile next to an ash tree.
After more fields and stiles you will reach a kissing gate leading onto an enclosed path around Overton School. Walk along the school fence and you will reach School Lane and return to the car park.
The route is fully way marked but not suitable for wheelchairs, buggies and small children.
For a detailed description, map and picture gallery visit http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/leisure_tourism/walks/routes/overtone_8.htm#download
left (for Crossmill and Blackwood
Finally descending
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Maritime Wind LightTake your glass or jar and fill it with fine sand. Place a small candle or tea light into the sand. Decorate the sand around the candle inside the jar with different shells or interesting stones.
As a finish, wrap a piece of natural raffia around the jar.
What you needGlass or jar, fine sand, shells or stones, natural raffia, tea light candle
Tin Can Lanterns
Empty your tin cans, peel off the labels and wash well in warm, soapy water.
Fill cans with water and stick them in the freezer until the ice is solid. This will help the can to hold its shape while applying the design.
TIP: The bottom of the can will bulge out because of the freezing. To prevent this, either put 2 or 3 inches of water in the can and let that freeze first or put in a layer of sand before topping off with water. But don’t worry, the bulge can be fixed.
Once frozen, draw your design onto the can with a marker pen. Take the hammer and nail (or screwdriver) and carefully start punching holes along the outline of your design.
If you wish to make your lantern a hanging one, punch a hole near the top of the can, flip the can over and make another hole straight across from the first hole.
Let the ice melt out of the can and dry it out.
If there is a bulge in the bottom, just pound it down with a hammer so that it’s flat.
For the handle, cut a 12 inches strip of bailing wire and curve the end of it to form a hook. Stick the hook through one of the top side holes. Twist the hook around to secure it. Make another hook on the other end of the wire, stick it in the opposite hole and twist around.
Now cover the outside and handle of the can in several coats of paint.
Once the paint is dry, insert a tea light and enjoy.
What you needRecycled tin cans (e.g. tinned tomatoes, baked beans, soups), marker pen, hammer, nail or screwdriver, bailing wire, pliers, spray paint (outdoor paint), tea light candle
lighten up long summer nights
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Golf Coaching at the Plassey with PGA Pro Matthew Ellis
Junior Summer CampsLadies & Gents Beginner Group LessonsIndividual Coaching
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Are you are looking to adopt a cat or kitten?
Contact Wrexham Cat Protection
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53,900 tax credits customers in North Wales are being prompted, through an advertising campaign launched today, to renew their claim now.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is sending out 5.8 million tax credits renewals packs which will arrive by 30 June. Over three million of these claims need to be renewed before the deadline for claimants to continue receiving tax credits. Last year some 650,000 claimants had their money stopped because they did not renew by the 31 July deadline.
Claimants must tell HMRC about any changes to their circumstances that they haven’t already reported, including changes to working hours, childcare costs and income, or if a partner has moved in.
This year, as well as being able to renew by post and by phone, claimants with no changes to report are also able to renew online, via GOV.UK.
Nick Lodge, HMRC’s Director General, Benefits and Credits, said:“People should check their details and renew early to make sure they get the right money. Don’t leave it – people who don’t renew on time risk losing their payments.”
Before checking their form or calling HMRC’s Tax Credit Helpline, claimants are urged to have the right documents to hand, for example, payslips, end of year P60 forms and childcare payment details.
The advertising campaign runs throughout June and July on radio, television, bus shelters, and via a mobile app, Spotify and video on demand.
North Wales’ tax credits claimants reminded to renew it or lose it
A breakdown of the area’s tax credit claimants*:
North Wales
Anglesey 5,300
Gwynedd 9,100
Conwy 9,500
Denbighshire 7,900
Flintshire 10,800
Wrexham 11,300
ToTAl 53,900
*Latest HMRC regional tax credit statistics for April 2014.
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In 1912 the then rector, the Rev Paterson Morgan, published a little book on facts and figures about Bangor Isycoed that was sold in aid of the restoration of the church and it included portraits and photographs of past rectors and a curate.
It came to light too late for inclusion in the book A History of Bangor Isycoed and they are printed now in case anyone would like to cut them out or photocopy them and insert between pages 406 & 407 of the book.
Miss Lloyd Fletcher of Gwernheylod supplied the pictures of her ancestors, the Rev John Fletcher, Dr Wynne, and the Rev Lloyd Fletcher; Mrs Edward Jones (the doctors wife) provided the photograph of her grandfather, the Rev GAE Marsh and the rector obtained the photograph of the Rev GH McGill from Miss McGill.
John Fletcher, M.A.Rector 1730-1741
George A. E. Marsch, M.A.Rector 1835-1867
George H. McGill, M.A.REctor 1867-1896
Miss Lloyd Fletcher of Gwernheylod supplied the pictures of her ancestors, the Rev John Fletcher, Dr Wynne, and the Rev Lloyd Fletcher; Mrs Edward Jones (the doctors wife) provided the photograph of her grandfather, the Rev GAE Marsh and the rector obtained the photograph of the Rev GH McGill from Miss McGill.
Past Rectors of BangorViv Lavis Jones
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Ian Happs, a GP with Alyn Family Doctors in Gresford, Rossett and Llay, has challenging plans for the summer!
The ChallengeTo cycle the 1,000 miles (1610 km) from John o’ Groats to Lands End, (JOGLE) in just over two weeks in July 2014. The average distance will be 50 miles per day.
The ChallengedIan reaches the ripe of old age of 50 in June this year and decided to ‘celebrate’ by practising what he preaches about exercise being good for you. Son Jonathan is 23 and has just finished his finals at university. He decided to go along for the ride to give his Dad someone to keep up with.
The CharitiesAll money raised will be split equally between Hope House Children’s Hospices and the RNLI.Why Hope House? Hope House in Oswestry and Ty Gobaith in Conwy provide practical
and emotional support to families facing the pain of losing their precious child. Ian has seen at first hand the hugely valuable work that they do.Why the RNLI? The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Ian and Jonathan are both keen sailors, and Jonathan has just completed a degree in Naval Architecture (boat design). They both have huge respect for the work of the RNLI - lifeboats, lifeguards, advice and flood rescue.
Would you like to support them?‘To be able to give a donation to both of these worthy causes would make all the effort worthwhile, and we really hope that people will see it as something they want to support’ said Ian.
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Or can they? Many people have expressed a desire to make gifts to reduce their liability to Inheritance Tax (IHT), but are worried about potential care costs. They feel they have more than enough to live on now, provided nothing happens requiring them to pay for care in the future; whether in their own home, or a residential or nursing home. If this were to happen, their expenses could rise dramatically. This understandable and realistic concern led to the development of products such as the St. James’s Place Later Life Planning Scheme, specifically designed to address this problem.
The scheme allows you to make a gift of capital in order to reduce the value of your estate for IHT purposes whilst, at the same time, providing you with a predetermined ‘income’ to help meet the expenses of your care in later life, but only if required. As you are unlikely to know when a need for care will arise, it is possible to arrange for the ‘income’ that you retain, to increase by a fixed percentage each year. This increase will apply from the date of the gift and will continue while the ‘income’ is in payment.
The scheme combines an investment with a specifically worded trust*. At the outset, you select the amount of ‘income’ you wish to receive should you need care, and how you would like this ‘income’ to increase, if at all. The original amount invested will fall outside of your estate if you survive for seven years from the date of the gift. On your death, the investment remains in the trust and is held for a selected beneficiary or beneficiaries.
Whilst alive, you retain complete freedom to change the beneficiaries, the amounts they receive and when they benefit. After your death, your chosen trustees who can be family members, friends or a professional trustee, can decide whether the trust fund should be distributed to your selected beneficiaries or retained within the trust for their future benefit. You can give your trustees guidance via a letter of wishes whilst alive.
This plan is only one of a number of options available to assist with IHT planning, and long term care will not be suitable for everybody. It is important to take advice to ensure that the right solution is chosen for your personal circumstances.
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Dear Jill
Could you please let everyone know that a few weeks ago a man with a Liverpool accent came knocking at my door. He claimed to be starting a carpet cleaning business in Bangor on Dee and opening a shop near the Buck on the high street. He said rather than send out leaflets he was knocking on local doors and offering local residents a free carpet clean so that he could show people how effective it was and pick up more work and get himself known in the local area. I’m not a gullible person and it sounded reasonable. I agreed a date for the carpet clean.
When he came to do the carpet cleaning he was actually trying to sell a carpet cleaning machine by demonstrating what it could do. He also stayed for quite a long time in our house. The machine was approx £1900, although my husband found it on the internet for a third of that amount later. I am concerned for elderly residents that live on their own and maybe taken advantage of.
Local resident Bangor on Dee
This was actually a phone call I have documented but please be aware of this, I am hoping the local police and trading standards are aware now too. Be very careful who you let into your homes. If in doubt, keep them out and if something sounds too good to be true it usually is!
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Residents are being warned not to get caught out in the latest World Cup related scamNEWS
Trading Standards teams across North Wales are aware that some residents have received a letter claiming they have won a large sum of money e.g. £750,000 from “Euro Millions FIFA World Cup Super Lottery.”
Trading Standards officers are warning people, that if they receive a letter like the one described, not to respond and instead to report it to Action Fraud immediately.
Kevin Jones, Wrexham’s Principal Manager for Trading Standards and Chair of the North Wales Heads of Trading Standards group said: “This type of scam isn’t new, there have been many similar examples; however, when someone receives a letter through the door which claims to be linked to the World Cup it can be very convincing.
The letter includes many logos which attempt to give the letter some validity and asks the recipient to make contact with the Foreign Service Manager. It is likely that people who do ring the number will be asked to provide personal and banking details.
I would advise very strongly that residents do not provide this information because of the danger of their bank accounts being emptied of cash.”
Emlyn Jones, Denbighshire’s Public Protection Manager and part of the North Wales’ Heads of Public Protection Group said: “We have a duty to protect our residents from such scams and we will take all necessary action to warn the community and liaise with various other enforcement agencies because this type of scam is often based abroad”.
People should remember these points to protect themselves against lottery fraud:• Never respond to any such
communication. If you haven’t entered a lottery then you can’t have won it.
• Official lotteries in other countries operate in much the same way as the UK’s National Lotto. No official lotteries that we know of contact people to tell them of their win.
• We don’t know of any official lottery operators who ask for fees to collect winnings. Any request for a fee payment is a good indication that someone is trying to defraud you.
• Never, ever disclose your bank details or pay fees in advance.
• If the contact details include email addresses such as @hotmail.com or @yahoo.com, or numbers beginning with 07, then be very suspicious because these are free to get hold of.
• Genuine lotteries thrive on publicity. If they ask you to keep your win a secret it’s likely to be a fraud.
• Many fraudulent lotteries have bad spelling and grammar – see this as a warning that fraudsters are at work.
• Do some research – if you have access to the internet then use search engines to check other people’s experiences. Check with friends and family.
Residents wanting advice and guidance on any consumer issue should contact the Citizens Advice consumer service on 08454 04 05 06 or 08454 04 05 05 for the Welsh language service (www.adviceguide.org.uk). Potential scams should be reported to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 (www.actionfraud.police.uk)
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Worthenbury W.I. Meeting on Tues 8th July We are invited for a visit
to the Garden of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Harding,
lower Wallington Farm, Worthenbury, at 7.15p.m.
We hope you will join us.
Summer Fun for all Ages
Tallarn Green Methodist Church Each Monday, commencing
on Monday, 28th July, 10.30a.m. to 12 noon.
Games on the field, Craft inside, suitable for everyone.
We also invite people to come along for Coffee and Chat.
SUNDAY LUNCH3 August 12.30 for 1pmMadras School, Penley
Tickets £12 Contact Phyllis 01948 830258 or
Viv 01948 830483Proceeds to Penley Church
ROYAL VOLUNTARY
SERVICEVolunteer drivers needed even if only occasionally.
To transport the elderly mainly for medical
appointments.
Milage allowance paid for use of own car.
For details Tel 01948770252
DELIVERERS FOR ESSENTIALS MAG
WANTED for Bangor on Dee and Penley area.
Contact [email protected]
Capricorn Animal Rescue
Companion Dog Show
Sunday 13th Julyat the Rec, Ruthin Road, MoldOpen 10am, Judging 12 noon
All Welcome, Entries taken
on the day
PENLEY RAINBOW CENTRE
KARATE Every Tuesday, 7pm – 8.30pm
Age 5 to Adult. £2.50 per session01948 830 730
DRU YOGA Wednesday nights 7 – 8.30 pm
£7.50
CREATIVE STICH/ART Meets fortnightly
Wednesday 7 – 9 pm, £2.50
STRICTLY DANCINGLearn all the TV’s Strictly Dances & more
Improvers 7.15pm till 8.15 or 9.15pmBeginners 8.15pm till 9.15pmAged 16 plus - £5 per person
For more information please talk to a member of staff at the Rainbow Centre
FREE SWIMMING FOR THE OVER 50sSchool Term Time Only
Spring/Summer Term 2014 Every Wednesday, 11.30am-12.30pm
Maelor School PenleyTo book your place call 01948 830730
LUNCH & LEARN 1st Thursday of the Month
Booking essential. Please register by contacting us on 01948 830730
Penley Rainbow Centre, Whitchurch Road, Penley LL13 0GB
Little Scholars Day NurseryThe Centre for the Child,
Glyndwr University, Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AW
Little Scholars Day NurseryThe Centre for the Child,
Glyndwr University, Mold Road,
“The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things.” Plato (Greek philosopher)
For further details and availability call CATRIN or BECCA
01978 314912, [email protected]