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Hello and welcome,This year is set to be a memorable one with over 300 eventsmaking up the exciting programme for Wrexham Year ofCulture and the National Eisteddfod forming its centrepiece.

Whether you are a Wrexham resident, familiar with the variousattractions of our local scene, or a first time visitor from adistant place, I hope that you will find something of interest inthe pages of this first instalment of our programme and beinspired to sample our rich culture, diverse arts and theinspirational heritage that this special area has to offer.

Councillor Jim Kelly, Mayor of Wrexham

Attending an eventThe events that make up this programme have been contributed by manydifferent organisations, each of which has made its own arrangements forobtaining tickets, where needed. Full details are included with the descriptionof each event.

Information For general information on Wrexham Year of Culture contact the Team on01978 667320. For information relating to a specific event, contact the eventorganiser (see above).

Disclaimer: the information contained in this programme was correct at thetime of going to print

AcknowledgementsOur thanks are due to the following organisations, without whose support itwould have been impossible to offer this programme of events in celebrationof Wrexham Year of Culture

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JANUARY

LOUISA THEUNISSEN, ‘ECHOESOF MEMORY’ EXHIBITION

5 – 15 JanuaryOriel Wrecsam, Rhosddu Road,Wrexham

Working mainly in compressed charcoal,Theunissen produces large drawings ofderelict houses, factories, shops andwarehouses around Wales.

Monday – Friday 9.30am – 6.45pm,Saturday 9.30am – 4.00pmFree entry

ORIEL WRECSAM REGULARCLASSES

Life Drawing ClassesThe first Thursday of every month7.00pm – 9.00pmCome and practise your drawing skillsusing a life model.£4 / £3 concessions (per session)

Experiment with ColourA rolling programme of practical artcourses which provide opportunities towork with a variety of different media.A friendly and informal class for adultswho are available in the day time. Noexperience necessary.Every Wednesday during term time3.00pm – 5.00pm£5 / £4 concessions (per session) plus £1per session for materials.

First MondaysEvening taster events for adults whichoffer a chance to try a variety ofcreative techniques/media. Thesesessions are usually held on the firstMonday in each month (except BankHolidays). No art experience necessary.Booking is recommended.

The first session is free, after whichthere is a charge of £3 / £2 concessionsFor details, contact Oriel Wrecsam01978 292093

EVA BARTUSSEK, ‘HORSEHOUSE’ EXHIBITION

5 – 15 JanuaryOriel Wrecsam, Rhosddu Road,Wrexham

This is the first major solo exhibition ofSwansea-based photographer, EvaBartussek. ‘Horse House’ documents amansion house that was simultaneouslyused as both home and stable. This is atouring exhibition from Glynn VivianArt Gallery, Swansea, supported by agrant from The Arts Council of Wales.


CABARET EVENING WITH THEBALLET POD

15 January, 6.00pm – 8.00pmThe Parish Hall, Chirk

The members of The Ballet Pod, aninnovative company of three Wales-based dancers and their artistic director,former Royal Ballet dancer, RichardSlaughter, invite you to join them for anevening of delicious food and delightfulentertainment! The dancers willperform a gala of exciting dance worksranging from excerpts from SleepingBeauty and Cinderella, to new pieceschoreographed by Richard Slaughter.With a hearty vegetable hotpot, jamtarts, cheese and biscuits, as well as aglass or two of mulled wine on offer forthe audience, this has to be an idealtreat for all the family!www.theballetpod.com

£10 / £7 children. Tickets from: TheOld Vicarage, Trevor Road, Chirk,Wrexham, LL14 5HD 01691 773016

‘THE GUT GIRLS’ BY SARAHDANIELS

19 & 20 January, 7.00pm – 9.00pmTheatr Iâl, Yale College, Grove ParkRoad, Wrexham, LL12 7AB

Set at the turn of the century and basedon real life events, ‘The Gut Girls’ tellsthe story of a group of spirited youngwomen working in the gruesomeslaughterhouses of Deptford in southLondon.

£8 and £6, concession for studentsand OAPs. Tickets from Box Office,Yale College 01978 311794, ext 2701

LOUISA THEUNISSENOf Apprehension, Charcoal

EVA BARTUSSEKHorse House, photograph, image courtesy of the artist

BALLET POD FIRE-DANCE

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CHRYSALIS SERIES’, FRANCOISNICOLAAS GROBLER

Exhibition Preview and Talk by the Artist

20 January, 6.00pm – 8.00pm,talk at 6.30pm Oriel Wrecsam, Rhosddu Road,Wrexham

Preview evening for an exhibition ofpaintings by Francois Nicolaas Groblerand a chance to hear the artist speakabout his work.

Free entry, no ticket needed

LIGHT FANTASTIC CARNIVALLAUNCH EVENT

21 January, 5.30pm – 7.15pmWrexham town centre

This is where the story really begins.Come and join the carnival. There’ll bedressed floats and juggernauts drivingthrough the town centre, people inoutlandish costumes, dancing, colour,music and a spectacular parade withlanterns and music that will set Wrexham’scultural flame alight.

The carnival will blaze a visuallyspectacular trail through the towncentre, making its way to the Guildhallfor opening speeches and a shortperformance by the oldest and (in ouropinion) greatest boy-band in theworld - the Froncysyllte Male VoiceChoir! Then stand back and witness atruly awesome firework display.

5.30pm start, 6.30pm arrive atGuildhall, 7.00pm firework display.These times are approximate and will beconfirmed nearer the day.

JOIN IN - For a plan of the route,information on how to make alantern and join the parade, ordetails of lantern making classes,see www.yearofculture.co.uk orcontact the Year of Culture Team on01978 667320

‘CHRYSALIS SERIES’,

FRANCOIS NICOLAASGROBLER, EXHIBITION

21 January – 12 March,Oriel Wrecsam, Rhosddu Road,Wrexham

An exhibition of work by emergingartist, Francois Nicolaas Grobler,showing as part of the Chrysalis Serieswhich showcases the work of recentgraduates from Glyndŵr University’sFine Art degree course.


FUN IN THE MEADOW

22 January, 11.00am – 1.00pmEagles Meadow

Come and celebrate the launch ofWrexham Year of Culture with some ofthe friendly presenters from Calon FM,your local community radio station.They would love you to join them atEagles Meadow for loads of fun, games,music, laughter and a very specialSURPRISE! Whatever can it be? You’llhave to come and see!!!

Free event. All welcome

THE THREE WELSH TENORS

22 January, 7.30pm Stiwt Theatre, Rhosllanerchrugog

Aled Hall, Alun Rhys-Jenkins and RhysMeirion are ‘The Three Welsh Tenors’.Their voices are surprisingly different,yet they complement one anotherperfectly. With a programme consistingof operatic classics, old Welsh songs andmedleys, they have something to appealto all tastes and to suit every occasion.

£10 / £8 concessions. Tickets from:Stiwt Theatre Box Office, BroadStreet, Rhosllanerchrugog, LL14 1RB01978 841300

‘FLYING FEATHERS’ BY DEREKBENFIELD

20 – 22 & 27 – 29 January, 7.30pm –9.30pmThe Riverside Studio Theatre,Wrexham

Chief Constable Henry Potterton and hissister, Sarah, arrive unexpectedly at thecountry home of their dearly-departedbrother, Bernard, and are amazed tofind scantily-clad young ladies, who aredefinitely not dressed for farm work!During Bernard’s temporary absence inthe Orkneys, just before his death, hishousekeeper, Nora, turned the houseinto a ‘house of sin’, but now tries tohide the truth from the Pottertons.www.wmts.co.uk

£8 / £6 concessions (first nightonly). Thereafter £10 / £8. Ticketsfrom Wrexham Musical TheatreSociety, 1 Salop Road, Wrexham,LL13 7AF 01978 261148/356094

FRANCOIS NICOLAAS GROBLERUntitled, Oil on Canvas

THE THREE WELSH TENORS


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HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAYDISPLAY 2011

24 - 28 January, 10.45am – 12 noon& 1.30pm – 3.00pmDarland High School, Chester Road,Rossett

A moving display in the main foyer ofDarland School, which will provide anopportunity for students and visitorsalike to reflect on the importance ofHolocaust Memorial Day.www.darlandschool.co.uk

Free event. On arrival, all visitorsshould please sign in at the school’smain reception desk.

ST DWYNWEN’S DAY

25 January, 7.00pm – 10.00pmStiwt Theatre, Rhosllanerchrugog

A romantic evening of food, wine andWelsh culture in celebration of StDwynwen’s Day, the Welsh equivalentof St Valentine’s Day. Joy Cornock(soprano) and Bethan Semmens (harp)will serenade you with traditional, folk,cerdd dant, Anglo Welsh and lightpopular music.

Couples can enjoy a light supper, coffeeand Welsh chocolates. There will alsobe the chance to win a luxury spa dayfor two at Carden Park, with proceedsin aid of charity. www.stiwt.co.uk

£25 Tickets from Stiwt Theatre BoxOffice, Broad Street,Rhosllanerchrugog 01978 841300

WREXHAM BIG READ

26 January, 7.00pmWrexham Library, Rhosddu Road,Wrexham

Find out which book the people ofWrexham have voted as their favourite!Reading and voting took place duringthe ‘Big Read’ Campaign throughoutthe Autumn of 2010. Twelve titles wereshortlisted, six in English and six inWelsh, each one written by a well-known author from Wales.

The winners of the favourite Welsh andEnglish titles will be announced at thisevent and specially-commissionedtrophies will be presented during theevening. This will be a bilingual event.

Free event, no ticket needed

FRIDAY BLUES PRESENTS ANIGHT OF BLUES MUSIC

28 January, 7.30pmCentral Station, Hill Street,Wrexham

Friday Blues, which launched inNovember 2010, has already seenexceptional performances from the likesof Sandi Thom and Danny Bryant withhis Red Eye Band. You can expect showsof the same calibre when Friday Bluesreturns to Wrexham in 2011.

Price to be confirmed. Tickets fromYales Café Bar, Seetickets.com, HMVWrexham, Central Station BoxOffice 0870 4445556

FEBRUARY

RUSSELL KANE -SMOKESCREENS & CASTLES

2 February, 8.00pmCatrin Finch Centre, GlyndŵrUniversity, Mold Road, Wrexham

In his new show, the triple EdinburghComedy Award nominee and co-host ofITV2’s ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out OfHere NOW!’ explores self, family, andthe consequences of his dad buying hisown council house. Sociological sillinessand high energy contortionsguaranteed.

“Such a gifted, distinctive comic.”Chortle

£10 Tickets from:www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events01978 293293

‘GROWING THROUGHCOLLABORATION’ FOR SMALLBUSINESSES

2 February, 8.00am - 12.00 noonRossett Hall Hotel, Chester Road,Rossett

This introduction to collaborativeworking is aimed at small ruralbusinesses and others in Wrexham andneighbouring areas of north Wales,which are involved in the creativeindustries. www.cmpcoaching.com

Free event, but it is essential toreserve a place. Contact DanielPrescott 01978 366366 or [email protected]

NOFELA - SIAN MELLANGELLDAFYDD

3 February, 7.00pmBelmont Hotel, Belmont Road,Wrexham

The monthly meeting of local Welshliterary group, Cymdeithas OwainCyfeiliog, on this occasion featuresauthor, Sian Mellangell Dafydd, whowill discuss her own works.

The meeting will be conducted solelythrough the medium of Welsh andmembers of the group extend a warmwelcome to visitors, including thosewho are learning Welsh. Furtherinformation from AJ Emanuel 01978359846

Free – all welcomeRUSSELL KANE

WREXHAM BIG READ

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WREXHAM HISTORIES FESTIVAL

Celebrating our Community andEuropean Heritage

4 February, 11.00am – 7.00pm5 February, 10.00am - 4.00pmWilliam Aston Hall, GlyndŵrUniversity, Mold Road, Wrexham

This festival is a celebration of the rich andvaried history and heritage of Wrexham.There will be activities for all ages,including community history societyexhibitions, guided historical walks,costumed performers, medieval re-enactment group, lectures, youngarchaeologists group, films, digital stories,oral history, links to the new communityhistory exhibition in the refurbishedWrexham Museum, schools’ competitionsand much more. The festival will alsofeature Community Heritage from ourEuropean partners in Belgium, Austria,Malta, Spain and Lithuania. It will beopened by Julian Richards from BBC’s Meetthe Ancestors. www.wrexhamstory.co.uk

Free entry

SNOWDROP WALK

5/6, 12/13, and 19 - 27 FebruaryChirk Castle, Chirk

Looking to chase away those winterblues? Then why not come along toChirk Castle and enjoy a stroll throughthe property’s snowdrop-covered,award winning gardens?

Entry is free for National Trustmembers or £7.20 for adults, £3.60children, or £18 families.

FIRST MONDAY, FRANCOISNICOLAAS GROBLER

7 February, 5.00pm – 7.00pmOriel Wrecsam, Rhosddu Road,Wrexham

A practical drawing and painting tasterworkshop with exhibiting artist,Francois Nicolaas Grobler. Open to all,this session gives an opportunity forthose of all levels to try their hand atpaintings inspired by Grobler’sexhibition.

Free entry, no ticket needed

OPPORTUNITIES IN ECODESIGN WORKSHOP

9 February,10.00am – 12.45pmCatrin Finch Centre, GlyndŵrUniversity, Mold Road, Wrexham

Unlocking the full potential of effective‘eco-design’ is a must for allmanufacturers who are serious abouttheir future. The workshop is aimed atsenior personnel involved in strategicmanagement, product design anddevelopment across the spectrum of themanufacturing and engineering sectors.It will cover how to use design processesto reduce environmental impacts,identifying trends and opportunities forinnovative products and the latestdevelopments in bio-materials forproducts/packaging

Free event but it is essential toregister your interest by visitingwww.innovationevent.co.uk

‘THE DAY AFTER THE FAIR’ BY

‘THE DAY AFTER THE FAIR’ BYFRANK HARVEY

10 – 19 February, 7.30pmGrove Park Theatre, Hill Street,Wrexham

Based on a short story by Thomas Hardy,this is a lyrical tale of forbidden loveand its devastating consequences.

£8 / £4.50 under 18s. Tickets from:Theatre Box Office 01978 351091 oronline at www.groveparktheatre.co.uk

KNIGHTS OF THE ABYSS ANDTHE WRETCHED

11 February, 7.00pmCentral Station, Hill Street, Wrexham

If you want ‘brutal death metal’, a kindof ‘smashed in the face with asledgehammer’ kind of metal, thenKnights of the Abyss and The Wretchedare right up your street. Both Knights ofThe Abyss and The Wretched hail fromthe States and have been honing theircraft since 2005, laying waste to venuesand punters along the way.

£7 (in advance), £9 (on the door).Advance tickets from Yales Café Bar,Seetickets.com, HMV Wrexham,Central Station Box Office0870 4445556

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGHMUSEUM AND ARCHIVESOPENING DAY

14 February, 1.30pm – 5.00pm Wrexham County Borough Museumand Archives, Regent Street, Wrexham

Be one of the first to visit the new-lookWrexham County Borough Museum andArchives and see the results of the firstphase of its redevelopment. With thebrand new gift shop, coffee shop andfamily friendly displays, it’s as though abreath of fresh air has been blownthrough this historic and well knownbuilding! www.wrexham.gov.uk

HISTORIES - JULIAN RICHARDS

HISTORIES AGE OF THE PRINCES

KNIGHTS OF THE ABYSSAND THE WRETCHED

FRANCOIS NICOLAAS GROBLERUntitled, Oil on Canvas



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BILL BASEY BIG BAND CONCERT

14 February, 8.30pm – 10.30pmClub House (ex BICC/Pirelli),Wrexham Industrial Estate

Calling all jazz and big band fans, aswell as jive and swing dancers. Join Billand his band for an evening of Big Bandjazz and swing. Dancers welcome!www.billbasey.com

£3, pay on the door. Club House,Oak Road, Wrexham IndustrialEstate, Wrexham, LL13 9RG01978 662266

CROCODILES


Crocodiles is an indie rock/noise popband from San Diego, CA, that formedin 2008. The band's members hadpreviously played in noisepunk actsSome Girls and The Plot to Blow Up theEiffel Tower. Stylistically the band canbe heard to take influence from TheJesus and Mary Chain, Echo & theBunnymen, and Spacemen 3. Beforereleasing their debut album together,Welchez and Rowell both played in anearly incarnation of Dum Dum Girls.

£6 (in advance), £7 (on the door).Advance tickets from Yales Café Bar,Seetickets.com, HMV Wrexham, CentralStation Box Office 0870 4445556

BROTHER


Brother has recently received theaccolade of ‘Band Of The Week’ in NMEmagazine, other artists recently featuredas ‘Band Of The Week’ are chart artistssuch as Katy B, Flats, Funeral Party andmany others, so automatically you knoweveryone expects big things from these.Wrexham Central Station is once againproving it’s at the forefront of the musicscene, giving you a taster of bands thatin twelve months’ time will be beyondWrexham’s 500 cap venue and packingout venues three times their size, if notmore!

£6 (in advance), £8 (on the door).Advance tickets from Yales Café Bar,Seetickets.com, HMV Wrexham, CentralStation Box Office 0870 4445556

FASHION FESTIVAL BROUGHTTO YOU BY SU SU’S

18 February, 7.30pmRossett Hall Hotel, Rossett,Wrexham, LL12 0DE

A night of glitz and glamour withmusic, entertainment and a stunningcatwalk show from Wrexham’s newestfashion house, Su Su’s. Bring yourfriends and join us at Rossett Hall forthe glitziest fashion show in northWales! All proceeds to Hope HouseHospice.

£10 Tickets from Su Su’s, YorkeStreet, Wrexham or 01978 313217

ROBINSON CRUSOE

19 – 20 February, 2.15pm21 – 25 February, 7.15pmWilliam Aston Hall, GlyndŵrUniversity, Mold Road, Wrexham

Wrexham and District PantomimeCompany’s annual show. All profits aredonated to local charities so come andsupport a good cause and have somefun at the same time!

£7 Adults / £6 Children and OAPs /£22 family of 4Tickets from: Booking Office,Butchers Market, Wrexham (from 5February) Block or advancebookings (from 15 January) WendyPrince 07760 495614

HALF TERM ACTIVITY ‘STORYSAFARIS’ IN THE PARKS

21 – 25 FebruaryVarious locations, see details below

Join one of our exciting story safaris.The walks, based on a new book thathas been written to encourage listenersto take part in activity stories set inWrexham’s country parks, are allbetween ½ and 1 mile long. They takeabout an hour to complete, are free ofcharge and all children are welcome.

NANT MILL - PIG TALES STORY 21 February, 1.30pm prompt startWhere are those three little pigs? Findout during this story walk at Nant Mill.(Bilingual option)Meet at the visitor centre

ACTON PARK - ACTON ADVENTURE22 February, 1.30pm prompt startHear about Bethanella and Aledin on astory walk at Acton Park. Meet at the viewing platform bythe lake.

BELLEVUE PARK - BELLEVUE BROWNIE23 February, 11.00am prompt startFind out what a Brownie is on this storywalk at Bellevue Park.Meet at the bandstand.

ALYN WATERS - SQUAWK! 23 February, 1.30pm prompt startFind the birdie on this walk on the Llayside of the park.Meet at the top car park

TY MAWR - RIDDLE RHYMES24 February, 1.30pm prompt startSolve the riddles on this story walkaround Ty Mawr. Meet at the visitor centre

PONCIAU BANKS - PONCIAU’S PAST25 February, 1.30pm prompt startHear about ‘Moon’ the pit pony on astory walk around Ponciau Banks.(Bilingual option) Meet at thebowling pavilion.

Free events – no tickets needed. Allchildren must be accompanied byan adult. For further informationring 01978 752772 or 01978 822780



Su Su’sFashion FestivalCROCODILES

‘STORY SAFARIS’ IN THE PARKS

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THE DJANGONAUTS

22 February, 8.30pm – 11.30pmRoyal British Legion, Llay, Wrexham

A must for all jazz-lovers! Brand new,Sheffield-based, hard swinging, acousticjazz quartet, The Djangonauts, isinspired by the style and repertoire ofthe legendary Django Reinhardt and ledby brilliant young guitarist Chris Walker,with Piero Tucci (accordion), PhilJohnson (rhythm guitar) and KevinWalker (double bass). Highlyrecommended!www.northwalesjazz.org.uk

£6 / £5 concessions / £3 children.Pay on the door

COMEDY NIGHT

24 February, 8.30pm – 10.30pmStudents’ Guild, Glyndŵr University,Mold Road, Wrexham

Hilarious, Scottish-based Australian,Rowan Campbell, will kick off theevening’s entertainment, with JoeWilkinson, an Edinburgh ComedyFestival performer and a finalist in the2007 and 2009 Scottish Comedian of theYear Competition, filling the middleslot. Last, but definitely not least, it’sGavin Webster – an established name onthe comedy circuit, who has supportedLee Evans, Jack Dee and Phill Jupitus ontour.

£5 / £3 concessions and students(over 18s only)Tickets from: Glyndŵr University01978 293293,www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events

WREXHAM SYMPHONYORCHESTRA CONCERT

26 February, 7.30pm – 9.30pmWilliam Aston Hall, GlyndŵrUniversity, Mold Road, Wrexham

With a membership of almost 60players, the orchestra regularly attractsprofessional guest conductors andoutstanding soloists.

The programme includes: Mahler:Symphony No. 6 “Tragic”

Conductor: Kenneth WoodsSponsored by the COBALZ – WrexhamSymphony Orchestra Mahler SymphonyProject

£10 and £8 / £6 concessions. Ticketsfrom www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events01978 293293 or Wrexham TouristInformation Centre 01978 292015

ST DAVID’S DAY MARKET

26 February, 10.00am – 5.00pmQueens Square, Wrexham

A favourite annual event in Wrexhamtown centre, this bustling market bringstogether the best of local craft and foodproducers in celebration of St David’sDay.

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ST DAVID’S DAY PARADE

1 March, 1.30pm start Eagles Meadow to Llwyn Isaf

Starting from Eagles Meadow, theannual St David’s Day Parade will makeits way to Llwyn Isaf via SmithfieldRoad, Charles Street, High Street, HopeStreet, Regent Street, Egerton Street,Lord Street and Rhosddu Road. Youmay join the parade at the start, oranywhere along the route, or simplywatch as it passesby and cheer iton its way.Stalls sellingfood andWelsh goodswill be onLlwyn Isaf from10.00am -5.00pm andthere will bemusicalentertainmentfromapproximately2.30pm. Furtherinformationfrom the EventsTeam, 01978292537

Free event, allwelcome!

THE DJANGONAUTS



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CINIO LLENYDDOL

3 March, 11.30amRhos Library, Rhos

Literary lunch with Grace Roberts, 2010winner of the Daniel Owen MemorialPrize at the National Eisteddfod ofWales. This is a Welsh language event.

£6 Tickets from: Rhos Library, PrincesRoad, Rhos. Wrexham, LL14 1AB01978 840328 or Oriel Wrecsam,01978 292093

OWAIN CYFEILIOG - CANONPATRICK THOMAS

3 March, 7.00pmBelmont Hotel, Belmont Road, Wrexham

The monthly meeting of local Welshliterary group, Cymdeithas OwainCyfeiliog, on this occasion featuresCanon Patrick Thomas, an expert on thepoet Owain Cyfeiliog. The meeting willbe conducted solely through the mediumof Welsh and members extend awelcome to visitors, including those whoare learning Welsh. Further informationfrom AJ Emanuel 01978 359846

Free – all welcome

WILD WELSH WREXHAM PARTY

5 March, 10.00am – 6.00pm6 March, 10.00am – 3.00pmWrexham town centre

Here’s proof that Wrexham knows howto celebrate its Welsh culture withanother great party in the town centre!From mining and markets to dance andsong, brass bands galore, along withlocal artists, will celebrate our Welshheritage, right in the heart of Wrexham.Lots of stalls featuring the best of Welshfood, drink and crafts and non-stopentertainment for all the family as weput the fun back into Wrexham!

Free event – all welcome!

FRON MALE VOICE CHOIR

5 March, 7.30pm – 9.30pmWilliam Aston Hall, GlyndŵrUniversity

A musical evening with the worldrenowned Fron Choir and their guestsoloist, Rhys Meirion. All proceeds will bedonated to the National Eisteddfod ofWales, which will be coming to Wrexhambetween 31 July and 7 August 2011

£12. Tickets from the Tourist InformationCentre, Wrexham 01978 292015

'STIWT FRIENDS' ST DAVID'SDAY CONCERT WITH THE RHOSMALE VOICE CHOIR

5 March, 7.00pm – 8.30pmStiwt Theatre, Rhosllanerchrugog

This year’s fund raising event features theworld renowned Rhos Male Voice Choirand, appearing alongside them for thefirst time, four local youngsters whohope to make their careers in music:Harry Whiteley and Grace Thorne fromYsgol y Grango, along with SionedRussell and Hannah Williams of YsgolMorgan Llwyd. www.stiwt.co.uk

£10 / £8 concessions. Tickets fromStiwt Theatre box office, 01978841300 or online:[email protected]

PANCAKE EGGSTRAVAGANZA!

8 March, 12 noon – 4.00pmQueens Square, Wrexham

Students and staff from Yale College inviteyou to come and join in all the fun onQueens Square. Try your hand at pancaketossing and see what it’s like to run in apancake race!There will be a fancy dress pancake raceand a ‘best pancake’ competition forchildren. Anyone who isn’t brave (orshould it be mad?) enough to join in canlearn about the history behind thistraditional festival and cheer on the teamscompeting in the pancake relay race.www.yale-wrexham.co.uk

Free event – all welcome

SHROVE TUESDAY SHRIVINGSERVICE

8 March, 6pmSt Giles’ Church, Wrexham

Shrove Tuesday gets its name from the ritualof Shriving that Christians used to undergoin the past. In shriving, people confess theirsins and receive absolution for them. Cometo St Giles’ Parish Church and learn aboutthe true meaning of Shrove Tuesday. Prizeswill also be given to the winners of thePancake Races that took place earlier in theday on Queens Square.

All welcome

WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

11 March, 7.30pmWilliam Aston Hall, Glyndŵr University

Anthony Hose (conductor) Jeremy Huw Williams (baritone)

Bach, Suite No.1 in C BWV1066Mahler, KindertotenliederTchaikovsky, Andante CantabileMozart, Symphony No 29 in A K201

£10 and £8Tickets from www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events01978 293293

RADIOFAB!!

Calling all 14 – 16 year olds. This is yourchance to be a radio star!! Join this one-hour taster session, led by a professionalcommercial radio presenter, and learnabout every aspect of radio. Startingwith the History of Radio in the UK, thesession will move on to presenting andyou will have a chance to enjoy the‘hands on’ experience of being a radiopresenter on Yale College Radio.

12 March, between 10.00am and 3.00pmYale College Radio StudioFree entry but it is essential to bookyour place by emailing [email protected]



FRON MALE VOICE CHOIR

WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

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BADGE-TASTIC!

A fun workshop for all ages. Bring yourown textiles and images and createprofessional quality badges.

12 March, drop-in sessions 10.00am– 12 noon & 1.00pm – 3.00pm Thinc Centre, Yale College Free entry, but charge of 10p perbadge

PRINT-TASTIC

A family fun printing event for adultsand children in which you can createfantastic artworks using simple printingmethods. Suitable for all abilities.Materials will be provided on the day.

12 March, between 10.00am and3.00pmThe Regional Print Centre, YaleCollege, Wrexham.£2 or £5 per family (4) Minimumage 6 years. All children must beaccompanied by an adult. It is essentialto book your place. Contact the Print Centre, Yale College,01978 317329 ext 2291 or [email protected]

FILM-TASTICThis workshop is the first in a series thatcovers all the processes involved inmaking a short film.

12 March, 10.00am – 12 & 1.00pm –3.00pm. To reserve a place [email protected]

THE MAYOR’S ST DAVID’SDAY AND ST PATRICK’S DAYCELEBRATION EVENING

12 March, 7.30pm till lateThe Memorial Hall, Chester Street,Wrexham

This year, the Mayor’s Charity event willtake the form of a joint celebration ofSt David’s Day and St Patrick’s Day.Entertainment will be provided byWelsh and Irish performers and theevening will include a hot buffet.

All proceeds will go to the Mayor’sCharity Fund, which is supporting The StVincent de Paul Society and theChildren’s Pilgrimage Trust.

Ticket price to be confirmed.Tickets from The Civic Office, TheGuildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY01978 292276/8/9 email:[email protected]

BILL BASEY BIG BANDCONCERT

14 March, 8.30pm – 10.30pmClub House (ex BICC/Pirelli),Wrexham Industrial Estate

Calling all jazz and big band fans, aswell as jive and swing dancers. Join Billand his band for an evening of Big Bandjazz and swing. Dancers welcome!www.billbasey.com

£3. Pay on the door. Club House(ex BICC/Pirelli), Oak Road,Wrexham Industrial Estate,Wrexham, LL13 9RG 01978 662266

DEVISED DRAMA FROMA-LEVEL DRAMA ANDTHEATRE STUDIES STUDENTS

15 March, 7.00pm16 March 1.30pmTheatr Iâl, Yale College, Wrexham

A-Level Drama and Theatre StudiesStudents invite you to a challenging andstimulating evening of ‘devised drama.’

All final year A-Level students arerequired to create and perform in theirown original pieces and are frequentlypraised for the very high quality of theirwork. Their pieces investigateimportant social issues and areinvariably entertaining and thought-provoking.

£8 Tickets from Coleg Theatr IâlBox Office, 01978 311794 ext 2701

SEASONS

16 March, 7.30pmStiwt Theatre, Rhosllanerchrugog

Most of us know that Vivaldi composedthe Four Seasons, but how many of usrealize that he was also responsible forwriting sonnets to precede each thefour concerti and that he took to thestage to perform them? In this uniqueproject, entitled TYMHORAU, we havetried to recreate Vivaldi’s originalconcept. Wales‘ only female Chairedand Crowned Bard, Dr MereridHopwood, will perform with theEuropean Union Chamber Orchestra,whilst Swansea born soprano, ElinManahan Thomas will sing songsarranged by Gareth Glyn, based on thesong cycle of composer Dilys ElwynEdwards www.stiwt.co.uk

£15 / £14 concessions / £10 studentsTickets from Stiwt Theatre 01978841300/ www.stiwt.co.uk NB This is a bilingual event

VIVALDI

BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES



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MISS AND MR WREXHAMYEAR OF CULTURE 2011 –FIRST HEATS

18 March, 7.00pm – 11.00pmRossett Hall Hotel, Chester Road,Rossett

The first heats of the Miss and MrWrexham Year of Culture 2011competitions.

To enter either competition, contact SuSu’s on 01978 313217. Categories forboth titles are 18-25yrs, 26-40yrs and41+. The final will be held on 15 April.

£10 (all proceeds to Hope HouseHospice). Tickets from Su Su’s,Yorke Street, Wrexham 01978313217.

BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRAOF WALES

19 March, 7.30pmWilliam Aston Hall, GlyndŵrUniversity

Conductor: Christophe MangouSoloist: Jack Liebeck

PROGRAMME:Gareth Glyn - A Night at the OperaSibelius - Violin ConcertoMendelssohn - Symphony No. 3(Scottish)

£9 / £15 Tickets from TouristInformation Centre, Wrexham01978 292015

MOTOWN SOUL NIGHT

19 March, 7.30pm – 12.30amRAFA Club, Ruthin Road, Wrexham

Join us at the RAFA Club Wrexham foran evening with top north-west soulband, Soul Patrol, and a session from DJDenzil. A really great night out for alllovers of Motown and Soul!

Tickets from RAFA Club, 01978261221 / 07834 811525, Alun’s FilmNostalgia Store, or email:[email protected] / 07870 223025

TWO ONE-ACT PLAYS

24 March – 2 April, 7.30pmGrove Park Theatre, Hill Street, Wrexham

‘The Extraordinary Revelations ofOrca the Goldfish’ by David Tristram,directed by Brian Gilbert: Theextraordinary story of married coupleHenry and Alice, whose relationship isheading for a disaster, witnessed only bytheir pet goldfish Orca.

‘Lunch Hour’ by John Mortimer,directed by Frieda Leech: A classic talefrom master storyteller, John Mortimer,about an illicit lunchtime liaison thathas unexpected consequences...

£8 / £4.50 under 18s. Tickets fromTheatre Box Office, 01978 351091 oronline atwww.groveparktheatre.co.uk

COMEDY NIGHT

24 March, 8.30pm – 10.30pmStudents’ Guild, Glyndŵr University,Wrexham

First up will be Joe Rowntree, who hassupported comedians like Rhod Gilbertand Stephen K Amos. He will befollowed by Danny Ward and then theevening’s entertainment will berounded off by Gary Delaney, a regularon the comedy circuit, who has justreturned from a sell-out run at theEdinburgh Festival.

£5 / £3 concessions and students.Over 18s only. Tickets from GlyndŵrUniversity 01978 293293,www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events

AN EVENING WITH CHARLIELANDSBOROUGH

24 March, 7.00pm – 10.00pmWilliam Aston Hall, GlyndŵrUniversity, Mold Road, Wrexham

As part of his 2011 Spring Tour, CharlieLandsborough, the uniquely gifted andmuch loved singer-songwriter, is makinghis first visit to Wrexham. Charlie andhis five-piece band always keepconcertgoers enthralled and with hisengaging anecdotes and a good dose ofhumour thrown in, he is as entertainingas he is melodic. Charlie’s music rangesfrom inspirational to country, fromballad to anthem, and it always hits thespot.

£16.50 / £18.50. Tickets fromGlyndŵr University Box Office 01978293293 and from Alun Hughes FilmMusic & Nostalgia, People’s Market,Wrexham



CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH

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A NIGHT OF VOICES ANDBRASS

26 March, 7.30pmWilliam Aston Hall, GlyndŵrUniversity, Wrexham

This year’s Rotary Club of Wrexhamfundraising concert features CantorionColin Jones and Glyndŵr Brass. Allproceeds from the concert will be equallydivided between Nightingale HouseHospice and St Christopher’s School.

£10 Tickets from GlyndŵrUniversity Box Office 01978 293306or from members of Rotary, thechoir or the band

CELEBRATING RELIGIOUSEDUCATION CONFERENCE

Innovating and Raising Attainmentat GCSE

30 March, 9.30am – 3.00pmSt Giles’ Church, Wrexham

As part of National Celebrate RE Month,this conference, organised inpartnership with Liverpool HopeUniversity and WJEC, is designed forpupils in Years 9 to 11 who are studyingWJEC Specification B Religious StudiesGCSE. The conference will include akeynote address from Gee Walker ofthe Anthony Walker Foundation, anopportunity to question a panel ofChristians from different denominationsand a series of workshops.

Free event, but there is a £10refundable booking fee. Ticketsfrom Liverpool Community Spirit0151 709 3171 email:[email protected]

CANTORION COLIN JONES

GLYNDŴR BRASS BANDTHE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES BUILDING AT GLYNDŴR UNIVERSITY



OFFICIAL OPENING OF THECREATIVE INDUSTRIESBUILDING AT GLYNDŴRUNIVERSITY

31 MarchCreative Industries Building,Glyndŵr University, Mold Road,Wrexham

The opening of Glyndŵr University’sCreative Industries Building will providean exciting new facility for students andbusinesses working in the creativesector.

The building will, among other things,house a state-of-the-art televisionstudio, post-production suite, 3D digitalworkshop, and media training facility.

It will bring together the multitude ofdisciplines associated with the creativeindustries and will be an importantfacility in developing closerrelationships between the academic andprofessional sides of the sector.

The opening of the building enhancesthe University's commitment to thecreative industries in Wales.

For further information, visitwww.glyndwr.ac.uk

Wrexham Year of Culture 2011 brought to youby Wrexham County Borough Council'sEconomic Development and Leisure Librariesand Culture Departments and partners

If you are organising an event in 2011 andwish to have it considered for inclusion inone of the three forthcoming quarterlyprogrammes, please contact the programmeco-ordinator on 01978 667320 or [email protected]

PROGRAMME Dave Simkiss - [email protected]: John Gaulton - [email protected]

PUBLISHING: Printed and distributed by NWN Media.www.nwnmedia.co.ukMold Business Park, Mold, CH7 1XY.

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