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I received an email this week advising of a new scam. Particularly likely in the countryside a child’s seat is being left on the side of the road with a blanket across it, giving the impression a child may have been abandoned.

However, if you get out to help apparently you will become the target of crime and be dragged into the nearby hedge and robbed! Whilst I would like to think this would never happen, the cynic inside me wants to share this with you and make sure you stay safe, and alert. And if you’ve ever watched Crime Watch I don’t think you’d dismiss anything.

What kind of world do we live in? It will come to the point soon where we will be too afraid to stop and help anyone for fear of our own safety. At a time when the news is full of Jimmy Savile and Lance Armstrong , I find it difficult to console myself that this kind of thing is the minority.

I’m sorry to be doom and gloom at a time when we should be gearing up for Christmas and getting out our festive spirit for another year, but I do really wonder whatever’s next. It must be particularly difficult for those

more senior members of the community that were brought up in very different times.

I remember the stories from my grandparents how they always left doors open and children played out in the street unsupervised. Bring back those days!

And only 2 more pay days until Christmas, I can’t believe it’s come round so quick again! How are all your preparations coming along? Non- existent if you’re like me. Mind you I appreciate not many of us are flush with cash what with the price of fuel and utilities.

So whilst you’re thinking about present buying, organising Christmas parties, family meals and get togethers please consciously try and use our local independent businesses and retailers where possible. In this economic climate they are the ones that deserve, need and value your business, so please bear this in mind before you shop, and do your bit to support the local economy.

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Dragonsong is a new, glee-style youth choir for 13-18 year olds from across the county of Wrexham.The choir is currently working towards a concert on the 11th December in Central Station, the rehearsal venue, where they will perform a range of modern songs in choral arrangements. The choir is led by their Musical Director, Charlotte Jones.In only two rehearsals, the choir have already started practising songs such as Price Tag by Jessie J, Someone Like You by Adele and Wings by Little Mix, with Charlotte’s choral arrangements often splitting into three-part harmony. Rehearsals are fun and easy going, and there’s no need to panic - solos are only given to those who volunteer! In addition, there is no painstaking audition process to join Dragonsong, it is open to anyone who loves singing and wants to join. It provides a fantastic opportunity not only to develop your singing but to socialise and engage with a new hobby in a relaxed environment. Andrew Fergus, the founder of Dragonsong, is keen to regenerate youth choirs by moving away from the common misconception that choir music must stick rigidly to its roots.

Working with modern songs allows young people to engage more passionately with the arrangements, undoubtedly a key element in what makes Dragonsong so innovative. Tom James, Wrexham’s gold medallist rower, had been named patron of the choir and is keen to be involved in a Wrexham-based project. He believes Dragonsong will be highly successful in getting the younger generation involved in something “new and rewarding”.Dragonsong rehearsals are held every Tuesday at Central Station in Wrexham, from 6.30-8.00pm.www.dragonsong.org.uk

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White Wine - 75cl Bottle

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StartersHomemade soup with caramelised onion roll & butterSmoked mackerel pâté with salad garnish & bread roll

Mini baked camembert with warm crusty roll for dippingHoneydew melon with parma ham

Main CourseLocal roast turkey with bacon & sausage, stuffing, cranberry & gravy

Roast sirloin of beef with yorkshire pudding & gravyHome baked honey roast ham

Goats cheese & cranberry wellington (v)All served with roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, roast honey parsnips,

carrots, sprouts and braised red cabbage

DessertsChristmas pudding with brandy sauceChocolate fudge yule log with cream

Homemade lemon cheesecakeCheeseboard with stilton, brie, cheddar, crackers, grapes & celery

Coffee & mini mince pies

Wine ListSingle Served Wines - 18.7cl

Invenio Pinot Grigio / Invenio Shiraz / Invenio Rose - £2.98

White Wine - 75cl Bottle

Invenio Pinot Grigio . . . . . .£10.95A clean, fresh Italian wine with pearand apple flavours

Blossom Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . .£11.50Soft and fruity aromas with gentleacidity on the palate

Hardys Chardonnay . . . . . . .£9.95A lively Australian Chardonnay withpeach flavours and a crisp finish

Red Wine - 75cl Bottle

Invenio Shiraz . . . . . . . . . . .£10.95A dark & vibrant Australian red winewith aromas of forest fruits

Blossom Hill Red . . . . . . . . .£11.50California soft and fruity

Aimery Merlot . . . . . . . . . .£10.95From the Pays D’Oc region, france

Rose Wine - 75cl Bottle

Invenio Zinfandel Rose . . .£11.50A meduim sweet wine with strawberry and raspberry flavours

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Bird flocks are a feature of winter. The vast assemblies of Starlings containing thousands of birds are mainly migrants from eastern Europe. Smaller gatherings may be made up of family groups like the 40 odd Long-tailed Tits seen with Siskins and Goldfinches feeding in alders by Rossett weir. Kingfishers returned after workmen left the reconstructed fish pass. Gull numbers (mostly Lesser Black-backs) build up on Gresford Flash and down the road in Darland 80+ Pied Wagtails have been feeding on a waterlogged field. These birds probably roost nearby. There is another Wagtail roost in the Maelor Hospital. The hospital recently hosted a Dipper spotted on a stream running through the grounds by a friend visiting his wife in the labour ward. (Mother and baby are both doing well). Flocking helps birds share information about food sources and provides a measure of protection from predators. The more pairs of eyes the better for spotting impending danger. Once aware of a potential killer small birds can effectively thwart an aggressor by taking to the skies and whirling en masse. Hundreds of small birds scattering

in a disorganised flying rabble confuse a hawk or falcon by making it impossible to concentrate on a particular target. If this does not work their Plan B is mobbing.

Among our local birds of prey are Wrexham’s iconic urban Peregrines. They are regularly seen over Gresford Flash. Earlier in the year a youngster begging for food from a tree top was an unexpected addition to our back garden list. Buzzards are now our most widespread hawks, currently outnumbering Kestrels, with Sparrowhawks the most likely to be seen in gardens. The speed and agility of a hunting Sparrowhawk is breathtaking. Females are bigger than males and capable of catching and lifting prey larger and heavier than themselves.

The female Sparrowhawk pictured subsequently took to the air carrying the Woodpigeon in its talons. To squeamish readers I apologise but these things happen in the natural world and for a bird photographer obtaining such a shot, gruesome as it may be, is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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The September figures for inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) are important for all state benefits as it determines how much pensions and other benefits are to increase in the following tax year. The September figures have just been revealed as we go to press which show that in the twelve months to September 2012 prices increased by 2.2%. (ONS 16/10/2012) State pension rates will increase by 2.5% as the Government has agreed a minimum increase of this amount going forward.

Inflation seems higher than 2.2% especially with energy companies having recently announced increases substantially above this figure and with savings interest rates seeming to be going in the opposite direction it is important that investors look for the best returns for their capital. Currently the best instant access rate is 2.85% (Moneysupermarket.com) which net of basic rate tax is only 2.28%, hardly making any real return above inflation.

The alternative option of investing in the stock market is regarded as too risky by some, particularly in the volatile period we have had over the last few years but for people who are prepared to invest their capital for the longer term there are means of managing this risk.

Most succesful investment strategies usually involve spreading capital between four assets - cash, shares and property- with the allocation of capital to each asset depending on the amount of risk an investor is prepared to take and if they want income, growth or a combination of the two.

No-one can predict which investment is going to produce the best returns year after year, but there are two things we can be fairly sure of; the best performing investment in one year can often turn out to be the worst performing investment the next year and, by spreading your money you stand a better chance of achieving more consistent returns. In 2008 UK equities (as measured by the FTSE All share index) lost 30% over the year, yet in 2009 investor confidence grew and shares improved by over 30% over the year. Rebalancing a portfolio to take advantage of this volatility is a vital part of the ongoing risk management to ensure that too much money is not allocated to the wrong asset at any one time.

Investors who are prepared to commit for the longer term are likely to be well rewarded in terms of their income and capital if they adopt this strategy.

Contributed by Warren Hadlow & Medwyn Edwards, Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management Limited.

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Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Wash and dry the turkey, removing any feathers. Pull out the giblets and the neck, then set aside. Lift up the skin that covers the neck opening, then stuff the stuffing up and under the skin, securing it tightly underneath with a skewer or two cocktail sticks. Weigh the stuffed turkey, then calculate the cooking time, allowing 40 mins per kg (20 mins per lb).

Put the leeks and carrots along the bottom of a roasting tin in a single layer - this will make a trivet for the turkey to sit on and add flavour to the gravy. Add the neck to the tin. Sit the turkey on top and coat the breast all over with butter. Pour in the cider, cover with foil, then roast according to your timings. Keep checking the tin - if the vegetables look like they’re burning, add a splash of water or cider. At 30 mins before the end of cooking, remove the foil and season generously. To test that the turkey is ready,

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pierce the thigh through its thickest part; the juices should run clear. Take the turkey out and leave to rest, covered with a clean tea towel. Can leave to rest for up to 1 hr. Now make the gravy. Drain the fat and juices from the tin into a jug, discarding the veg and the neck. Place the tin over a flame, then pour in the cider, scraping up the flavour-filled crusty bits with a wooden spoon. Reduce the cider by half, then strain into a saucepan (this will save you hob space later).

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As temperatures are set to drop in Wrexham and the county prepares for wind, rain and snow the message from WCBC this winter is: KEEP WARM, KEEP WELL.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS? We all know just how important it is to keep warm in winter. Keeping warm can help you stay healthy and safe and can help prevent serious health problems like pneumonia. There are some simple things you can do to keep yourself and your home warm this winter.EAT WELL Eating regular meals will help keep your energy levels up when it is cold STAY ACTIVE Exercise can help to keep you warm. Try to move around at least once an hour.WEAR WARM CLOTHES Wear plenty of thin layers. Put on a hat, scarf, coat and gloves when you go outside. Wear clothes made of wool, cotton or fleecy material. Wear thermal underwear and bed socks at night.HEAT YOUR HOMEIn the day time heat your main living room to around 18- 21°C and the rest of your house to at least 16°C

Try to keep the temperature above 18°C in your bedroom overnight. Set the heating to come on earlier, rather than turn the thermostat up, so you won’t be cold while you wait for your home to heat up. Never use an electric blanket and a hot water bottle together as you could electrocute yourself.BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR If you have an older neighbour or relative, look out for them to make sure they are safe and well.If the curtains aren’t opened, or there are no lights on there might be some thing wrong. Try knocking on the door to see if there’s an answer. If not, contact a relative or friend who you think may have a key. If you think there are serious grounds for concern, phone 999Who to contact if you need further helpIf you are worried about your health or wellbeing or the health and wellbeing of someone you know please call Contact Wrexham Tel: 01978 292066

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Dear residents,Here we are again - November! Where has the summer gone? As I’m sure you are aware, this is one of the busiest times of year for us, with Halloween, Bonfire Night and the run up to Christmas and New Year. By the time you receive this edition, Halloween and Bonfire night will have passed, so I do hope this has run its course without any problems for you all.I would like to mention to you that PCSO Kelly Ellis has moved onto a new position within North Wales Police and no longer works in the ward area of Rossett. Please can I say a big ‘thank you’ to Kelly for all her hard work in the community and wish her well in her new post. The new PCSO for Rosset is currently PCSO Luke Dobby, who I’m sure you will see and get to know in the near future.As mentioned earlier, Christmas will soon be upon us so please may I take this opportunity to provide (below) a few simple steps in order for us all to be safe this Christmas and New Year.

Remember, if you need to contact North Wales Police, please do so on numbers 101 for non-emergency and 999 for any emergency.

A FEW FESTIVE TIPS!Personal Safety: • Only carry small amounts of cash. • Always make sure your purse/wallet is in a secure place.

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POST BOX I have received an assurance from the Post Office that the replacement for the stolen box on Croeshowell Lane will be in place by the beginning of December. The delay in replacing it is as a result of a large demand due to the number of thefts across the Country.

FLOODING ISSUES I have persuaded the Head of Environment to carry out works to the brook that runs alongside Greenfields. The legal department were holding the work up due to land ownership issues. However, common sense has prevailed and the work will be done. This should alleviate many of the flooding problems in Greenfields and Croeshowell Lane.

TRAVELLERS I For 10 days a Traveller family from Daisy Lane camped out in various parts of the village. They were demanding a council house in Rossett. During this period they twice occupied the church car park, camped out in the grounds of Darland

School and on Network Rail land on Station Road. I held daily meetings with senior council officers, lawyers and police officers. We had to operate at all times within the

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whereby if they return to Rossett they will be served with a notice that will ban them from the village for three months. It has also been made clear to them that they will not be offered a house in Rossett. The illegal site which they formally occupied is now in the process of being returned to agricultural land.DARLAND SCHOOL Congratulations are due to the head, staff and governors for the way in which the school has been turned around in the past two years. This autumn it was the only school in the County Borough that was oversubscribed for its intake. This is a tremendous achievement for all concerned.

PCSO We are saying farewell to Kelly Ellis who has been our PCSO for the past three years. She is moving to the Wrexham Industrial Estate and we say “Thank You” to her for the work that she has done in recent years. We are currently sharing PCSO Luke Dobby with Holt and will have our own dedicated PCSO by the end of the year.

HEDGES During September and October I arranged for a significant number of overgrown hedgerows to be cut back. This is an annual problem and we need the co-operation of owners who have hedges that are alongside pavements. It is unacceptable for parents with prams, wheelchair users and the disabled to be forced to walk in the road.

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Road RepairsCan I congratulate a determined group of residents, past and present, whose lobbying has finally paid dividends in the long awaited re-surfacing of Winchester Way? (You know who you are!). Having fought hard for these road repairs prior to 2008, Winchester Way along with Annfield and Old Wrexham Road were my election priorities this year. After a few “false dawns” the repairs are finally being done. It has shown up flaws in the council’s contracting system - a councillor should be able to use their local knowledge to ensure that nearby off-shoot roads (in this case literally just a few yards long) are included in the contract and do not have to be returned to separately. I will be making this point in the relevant scrutiny committee this month.

Darland SchoolIn my August news I referred to a number of factors that were indicators of a good year for Darland School. One of the issues was the return from a licensed deficit to a projected balanced budget for 2012-2013. This was made very clear in October’s Customer, Performance and Resources Scrutiny meeting from a budget monitoring report. With a projected positive shift of £167,075 in secondary school balances, Darland provides over 95% of this increase. Whilst not without its pain, this is a tribute to the work of head teacher Peter Agnew, bursar Janice Barnes and the Darland team. Well done all.

Records of Marford QuarryI am proud to be a working director of the MYPAG group (with a stress on the working!) and work is continuing on the paths and potential tree planting. I can remember seeing photos of the Marford quarries as working quarries in local history talks. If anyone has such photos or other records, the MYPAG group would welcome and look after them and once archived the originals will be returned.

Andrew BaileyCOUNTY COUNCILLOR FOR GRESFORD

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ChristmasMany thanks to those who donated spare decorations for the tree; we will ensure they are put to good use. The semi-traditional community carol-singing around the tree near Gresford Post Office is to take place on Saturday December 8th starting at 6.00 pm. It is hoped that a number of the local shops will be opened prior to this for Christmas fare and it is also rumoured that a bearded gentleman in a red coat may put in an appearance.

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PEDESTRIAN CROSSING I am still worried by the number of vehicles that fail to stop for people who are crossing the road at the top of Marford Hill. The only statistics kept by the police and the Council Highways department are for accidents. I would like to know how many near misses have occurred. Would you send me an e-mail if you have stepped on to the crossing and a vehicle has failed to stop for you recently (since January 2012)? If you can say what time of day it was, the date and which way the vehicle was going, it will help. For any dangerous incident ring the police on 101.MARFORD PLAY AREA After complaints were made about the poor reinstatement of the field, the contractors came back, dug over and reseeded the area. Unfortunately this has delayed its use again for general games, but I am pleased that a reasonable surface will be achieved.ROAD & PAVEMENT RESURFACINGWe are still waiting for the resurfacing of Willow Drive, Hayfield Drive and Birch Drive. I hope this will not be delayed by bad weather. Any piece of roadway or pavement which develops a pothole should be reported to the Council on their website or by ringing 298989. If you think that a particular stretch is particularly poor and in need of resurfacing, please let me know and I will get it assessed to see if it can be included in the programme for next year.MAES Y PANT / HOLLOWFIELD The main paths have been laid and it is much easier to walk around the old quarry now. Hundreds of small trees will be planted in November by volunteers. These trees (which are varieties native to this area) have been donated by the Woodland Trust which is committed to restoring native woodlands. Work is carried out by groups of volunteers trying to make it safer and tidier, particularly on most Sunday mornings from10.00am,. Anyone who wants to help should check on the Maes y Pant website.

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MARFORD AND GRESFORD LUNCHEON CLUB The Marford Community Centre Management Committee organise the Luncheon Club (with help from our friends). The club will meet on 6th November and 20th November at Marford Community Centre at 12.30pm. On 11th December we will provide a special festive lunch, which I hope will match or surpass the success of last year’s popular event. Don’t forget to book beforehand with Beryl Blackmore on 01978 855691.The Community Centre is receiving some much needed improvements to the kitchen and ladies’ toilets, flooring etc.RED LION CAR PARK There have been indications that a planning application may be submitted soon for this site.REPORTING I often use the Wrexham Council website http://www.wrexham.gov.uk to report potholes and street lights not working, but if I am out and about during working hours I use my mobile phone to ring the Wrexham Council Contact Centre in Lord St on 01978 298989. Other things such as dog fouling, fly tipping, missed bin collections etc. can also be reported.If you want to call the police and it is not a 999 emergency, you can ring 101.If you want to call the police and it is not a 999 emergency, you can ring 101.

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Hi Readers,

Well, it’s been quite a month for me – after last month’s revelations about Woodygate, I have been besieged with requests for interviews. However, I have retained my dignity and resisted – if only Kira had done the same…………….enough of this!

I have been busy dealing with correspondence that has come in during the month and in response to the lady from Burton who raised the point about the missing letterbox – I have mentioned this again to Himself and he assures me that he has spoken to the Post Office and the replacement is due in December. I miss having my walks up there, particularly as we have to pass Striker’s house where there is often a juicy treat on offer! Strangely enough, I have also been handed copy correspondence in respect of a young Cairn Terrier called Lottie, who has received a warning letter from the Post Office as she has apparently been ‘menacing’ the postman – I guess in effect she has had an ASBO for dogs. Not the way us terriers should be behaving, but sounds like a very spirited young lady to me – maybe I should call round and interview her! Watch out, Kira!!

I have been visiting the Ynys Mon again which I always enjoy. Whilst Himself enjoys trawling around graveyards looking for his long departed relatives, I enjoy racing around on the beach. I amazed Himself by managing a 4 ½ hour walk with no complaints at all. Just shows what I can do when I want to! Somebody had spotted a West Highland Terrier walking with the Monday afternoon group who walk from the weir and I was asked if it was me – I have to admit that I was fast asleep at the time but if anyone has any information as to who this fine specimen is I would be interested to hear! I also have to mention that I noted one of the contestants on ‘Strictly’ had a Cairn Terrier under her arm last week – takes me back to when I used to dream about Kira and I appearing on the series, but sadly that seems to be a fading dream.

I’m not looking forward to the dark nights coming upon us once again and fewer opportunities for running across the fields. Can you believe it – as soon as the temperatures start to fall, guess who is taken to have most of his hair cut off. I am feeling very chilly at the moment ….. never mind…

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Reflections, Unit 2, Fairfield, Barkers Lane, Borras LL13 9TPShowroom open Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm with evenings and weekends by appointment.

Tel: 01978 265381Mobile: 07802 606352

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celebrating 30 YEARS IN BUSINESSExtensive ranges in beautiful kitchen, bedroom and office furniture. All manufactured and installed by our own highly skilled craftsmen.Free no pressure, no obligation consultations with Jane, our lady proprietor. Superb Value For Money

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We can meet all of your electrical needs, such as larger projects like house rewires, new fuse boards or extensions,

through to smaller jobs, even a single light fitting.

• Repairs• Installations

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• Conversions• Alarms systems• Outdoor power

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Have you ever needed PC support and didn’t know who to call?

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We can visit you at your own home or business andwill rapidly diagnose and fix your problems.

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Hillcrest, Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LS [email protected]

Fully qualified Plumbing & Heating Engineer [Gas, Oil and LPG]

Repairs, servicing and installations •Bathrooms & Kitchens •

Heating/hot water systems •Central heating power flushing •

Landlord safety certificates •Phone for a free quote •

domestic & commercial

TREE WORK • HEDGE WORK

LANDSCAPING • FENCING

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Get ready for Winter with Camgas, your local gas company.

We supply Bottled & Bulk Gas for:

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Gifts

Gresford Methodist Church

Home made SoupGreen & Gold stall

Refreshments

Raffle @ 2:30pm

Crafts

Christmas Fair

and lots more!

Admission - Adult £1 Accompanied children free

Nov 17th 12.30pm

Gresford Pre-School Playgroup

Christmas Craft Gresford Memorial Hall

Friday 16th Nov 9.30 - 11.30amEntry - Children - £1.00

(to include 3 Christmassy crafts to make and take home)

Santa will be arriving at 10.00am£3.00 to visit Santa in his Grotto

includes a gift and a photo

Nearly New SaleGresford Memorial Hall

Sunday 2nd Dec 10am - 12 noonTables £10.00

To book, please ring Sam Nicholson07726970151 or 01978 854119

Thanks to everyone who attended the recent dance for Rossett Church and to everyone who helped

make the food and brought raffle tickets.We made a grand total of £856

THE ROFFT SCHOOL

Christmas FayreSaturday 1st Dec 12-3pm

Santas Grotto, licensed bar with mulled wine and refreshments

Stalls include chocolate tombola, hoop-la, face painting, tin can alley, cake stall and

Christmas raffle • Admission 50p

Gresford Methodist Church Saturday 24th November 2012

7.30pm

SUPPORTING Nightingale House Hospice Wrexham Hospice and Cancer Support Centre Foundation. Registered Charity, Number: 1035600 Company Number: 2906838. Registered in England and Wales.

£5 includes refreshment 12—18 yrs £1 Under 12 free (accompanied)

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Imperial Buildings, King St, Wrexham LL11 1HE01978 291345

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Grade I I Georgian House. Double Fronted. Four Bedrooms. 2.7 Acre Paddock. 2 X En-Suite Shower Rooms. Plus Detached Annex. Sought After Location. Viewing Essential.

GRESFORD £795,000

Detached Family Home. Gas Central Heating. En-Suite & Dressing Room. Private Enclosed Garden. Sought After Location. 4 Double Bed. Cloakroom & En-Suite.

MARFORD £795,000

4 Bedroom Detached House. Four Bedroom Detached. 3 Acres & Outbuildings. Large Workshop 30X 30. Greenhouse. L.P.G. Central Heating. Double Glazing. Rural Location.

GOLLY £599,950

3/4 Bed Detached House. Lounge & Garden Sun Room. Large Kitchen Diner. Utility & Shower Room. Dressing Room & Ensuite. G C H & Upvc Dbl Glazing.

MARFORD £395,000

Large Detached Residence. 5 Bedrooms. Detached Double Garage. Bathroom & Shower Room. Sought After Location. Gas Central Heating. Double Glazing.

HOLT £375,000

Large Detached House. High Specification. Ample Parking And Garage. Double Glazed Throughout. Gas Central Heating. Three Bedrooms. Three Bathrooms.

MARFORD £399,950

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Christmas &New year’s at

Christmas Party Nights From 16th November to

23rd December2 great party nights to choose from Gold all inclusive Carvery

Party Nights Silver Traditional Party Nights from

the Carvery

*Christmas Party Lunches Festive Lunch plus glass of wine

£16.95Carvery Party Lunch £18.95

*The Alternative Christmas Party

Why not have a Christmas Party in November or January -

3 Course Dinner and Dancing until 1.00 a.m.

Friday and Saturday’s £27.00

Christmas Eve Candlelit Dinner

Monday 24th December £24.50

* Christmas Day Lunch Enjoy a celebration lunch for all the family £64.50

Children 5-12 years £28.00Children under 5 Free

* New Year’s Eve

Celebration Buffet Enjoy a sumptuous hot and cold

buffet with fireworks at midnight and dancing till 2am to the ‘Lanes’ Disco £44.50

For more information or to book contact: [email protected]

BEsT WEsTErN Cross Lanes Hotel Bangor road, Cross Lanes Wrexham LL13 0TF

T: 01978 780555

essentiallyrossettMEETING MINUTES FROM 17TH OCTOBER 2012 - COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCILLOR H. JONES.• The Travellers. Has held several meetings with North Wales Police and departmental Directors of Wrexham County Borough Council. The Daisy lane site has been sold and it is now required to return it to its original condition and level in respect of the Flood plain to include the removal of a septic tank.• Next Generation Broadband.Is in consultation with Wrexham County Borough Council regarding the provision of High Speed Broadband to Rossett.MATTERS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS.i. The Weir. Letter sent to The Environment agency complaining of the stark appearance of the fish pass and requesting an environmental scheme to improve access and provide a seat and info. board at locations to be agreed.A further letter will be sent to Mr. Paul Isaac, Project Manager, E.A. Cardiff, pointing out that the project is not up to the standards promised, including the matter of Children’s Safety ‘Warning signs’ for the deep water and the dangerous nature of the angular walls of the fish pass.There is a large tree lodged at the top of the weir which, in a further seriously wet period could cause flooding. E.A. to be asked to remove it.ii. The Recreation Ground. The roundabout has been identified as not up to modern standards (Low Risk hazard). Not considered to be dangerous.The seized Rocking Horse has been repaired.Despite there being 8 litter bins in the area, litter is a constant problem. The ‘No Dogs; signs have deteriorated and will be replaced.Hannah Burbedge, a resident of Gun Street, who has experience in Playground management, has offered to advise the Council on development of the playground. Cllr. Huw Kelly will convene a meeting with her along with the Sub Committee.iii. The Toilets.Recent damage involved a broken lock on one of the Ladies toilet doors (Now replaced) and toilet bowls filled with paper then flushed.Letters sent to Darland & St. Peter’s Schools re misuse of toilets by children.In view of recent changes in legislation Wrexham County Borough Council Legal dept. and North Wales Police will be asked about the legality of CCTV in the toilets and the processes required to download recorded images..iv. Park Warden. There is no cover for holidays /sickness of the Warden. To be advertised.

v. The Village Hall clock. It was earlier proposed that Rossett Community Council would pay for a clock to commemorate the Diamond Jubilees of H.M. Queen.Mr. Jeff Peet has made a template showing the available sizes of suitable clocks. Total cost approx. £2,500. It was decided that the cost is prohibitive and quotations will be obtained for an internal clock with a commemorative plaque to a maximum value of £500.vi. Village Hall £10,000 loan. Work on the insulation of the Hall is planned for late October. The loan will be repaid when the funds are provided to settle the invoice, which will include the value of the loan.vii. Litter Bin in Burton. Wrexham County Borough Council will provide a bin when one becomes availableviii. The Post box in Burton has been stolen. Assurance has been given by The Post Office that it will be replaced in early December.ix. Bus Shelter in Croes Howell Lane. Letter sent to Mr A. Mytton of Wrexham County Borough Council requesting a shelter. No reply received to date.x. Planning application for Playgroup which is a ‘Not for profit’ Charity. The Secretary has been advised. It is now believed that the Planning Dept. has decided that Retrospective Planning Permission is not required.xi. Burton War Memorial. Cllr. Cade will make a fence to define the boundary of the Memorial area. RECAP is to be approached to purchase the materials.xii. Super Broadband. The Welsh Government advises that it has not yet been decided which telephone exchanges will be covered by ‘Next Generation Broadband’ Further info. later in the autumn.Letters seeking support for Rossett have been sent to North Wales A.M.’s and MP.Replies received from Antoinette Sandbach, Edwina Hart’s Office and Ken Skates He advises that the Welsh Government is committed to provide NGB to all parts of Wales, irrespective of Area Code number, where technically possible.xiii. Training.Cllrs. Cade, J.H. Jones, Smith & the Clerk attended the Police / Community meeting on 11th October.Cllr. Fortune & the clerk attended a Wrexham County Borough Council training course on ‘The Code of Conduct for Councillors’. Cllr. Montgomery attended the One Voice Wales training course on ‘The Council meeting’Full minutes available on request from Brian Doyle - [email protected]

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For our full Christmas & New Year

Menus please visitwww.bw-crosslaneshotel.co.uk

Christmas &New year’s at

Christmas Party Nights From 16th November to

23rd December2 great party nights to choose from Gold all inclusive Carvery

Party Nights Silver Traditional Party Nights from

the Carvery

*Christmas Party Lunches Festive Lunch plus glass of wine

£16.95Carvery Party Lunch £18.95

*The Alternative Christmas Party

Why not have a Christmas Party in November or January -

3 Course Dinner and Dancing until 1.00 a.m.

Friday and Saturday’s £27.00

Christmas Eve Candlelit Dinner

Monday 24th December £24.50

* Christmas Day Lunch Enjoy a celebration lunch for all the family £64.50

Children 5-12 years £28.00Children under 5 Free

* New Year’s Eve

Celebration Buffet Enjoy a sumptuous hot and cold

buffet with fireworks at midnight and dancing till 2am to the ‘Lanes’ Disco £44.50

For more information or to book contact: [email protected]

BEsT WEsTErN Cross Lanes Hotel Bangor road, Cross Lanes Wrexham LL13 0TF

T: 01978 780555

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Important note from John the postie.The sorting office in Wrexham now has a barrier controlled entry system. There is no vehicle access into the sorting office car parking area - other than for official vehicles and disabled drivers. If you get a red ‘while you were out’ card and want to pick your items you will have to find other areas to park.

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South & Central America, Africa, Middle East Friday 7th DecEastern Europe, USA and Canada Monday 10th DecWestern Europe Wednesday 12th Dec

Edwards & Jones Coal Merchants

Call: 01978 359 850 (24hrs) or 01978 852 033

Established for over 80 years, family run business serving Wrexham and surrounding villages.

Coal and most smokeless fuels supplied in open sacks (50kg) or pre-packed (25kg)

Fire-lighters and sticks

Holt Cabinets specialises in bespoke joinery, cabinetry and green oak structures. With over 20 years experience Holt Cabinets is a family-run business with a small team of experienced craftsmen.Call us to arrange an appointment. Andy 07802 624 820

01244 579287www.holtcabinets.co.ukHalkyn Terrace, Rossett LL12 0HP

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essential gardening

Plant spring bulbs - Continue to plant spring-flowering bulbs, making sure you place them at the right depth. Tidy borders - Any perennials past their best can be cut right down, clearing away remains and adding them to the compost heap. Plant new hedges - Container-grown evergreens and conifers planted now will get a really good start in life, so complete new hedging projects as soon as possible. Divide perennial asters - Perennial asters like Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’ produce striking display of bold daisy flowers from late summer for an attractive autumn show. Lift and divide clumps every second or third year after removing old flowering stems and replant the new sections, watering them in thoroughly. Wallflowers - Fill gaps in borders with wallflowers for a great blaze of spring colour. Space them so that they will grow into one another and, for extra impact, plant tulips with flowers in a contrasting colour between them. Lawn care - Spike lawns using a hollow-tined aerator and brush grit into the holes to improve drainage.Frost protection - Watch out for frost, which can bring a sudden end to fading summer displays. Bring tender plants and crops under cover or, if time runs short,

keeping a few sheets of fleece handy to throw over plants or containers can give some temporary protection.

Collect fallen leaves - Make light work of your autumn leaf collection by investing in a vacuum for the garden. Many have an internal shredder blade fitted that chops up the leaves as they pass into the collecting bag. This helps to speed up decomposition into friable leaf-mould.

Seeds - Saving seed not only spares you expense, but can produce novel results. Try leaving the last of the sweet peas on their plants to set seed and develop pods. Once ripe, they can be picked and the seed removed, cleaned and stored. Alternatively, sow sweet peas now for early blooms. Seed can also be saved from crops such as peas and runner beans.

Green manure - Cover areas of bare soil with green manure crops, especially in the kitchen garden. Field beans and winter rye can be sown well into November. Both these green manures can be dug into the soil in spring, helping to improve its structure and increase its organic content. They are equally valuable in breaking down clay soils and adding heart to sandy ones.

Houseplants - Should be watered less frequently as temperatures drop.

We provide a high quality personal and professional garden service including maintenance, design and construction to transform your garden

• Garden design • Patios and decking • Water features • Lawn mowing and

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Contact: Ian Atkinson01978 852 52007880 555 547web: allthingstrees.co.uk email: [email protected]

All Things Trees is one of only three Arboricultural Association approved contractors in North Wales.• Tree felling • Crown shaping, thinning and

reduction• Pollarding• High hedge reduction• Insured to £5 million

A competitive, high quality service from someone you can trust

PULFORD & POULTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER Update on the Poulton DigAn Illustrated Talk by by Mike Emery

Pulford Village Hall 7:30pm Admission: Members £2.00

Non-members £3.00

General information: Hon. Sec. Jenny Nethercott 01244 571040

Please Note: there is no meeting in December

Christ Church Rossett

AUTUMN FAYRESaturday 24 Nov 2.30

In the village hall. Stalls include cakes, books, raffle, gifts

Join us for a service by candle light…

Christingle ServiceChrist Church Rossett

4.30pm • Sunday 9 DecAnd take home your own Christingle…

The PlasseyEVENTS & WORKSHOPS

IN NOVEMBER

ADULT FLORISTRY WORKSHOPTuesday 13th November: 2.00pm until 4.00pm &

Tuesday 4th December: 2.00pm until 4.00pmJoin Karan at The Plassey for a enjoyable floristry

workshop, learn how to design a winter arrangement. £10 per person.

For more information and to book a place on this workshop please call Karan on 07795 167382 or email

[email protected]

FESTIVE FOOD & GIFT FAIR 2012Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December

10.30am until 4.30pmFree Parking & Free entry to Festive Food & Gift Fair

Bring the family to meet Mr & Mrs Claus in their winter wonderland, take a ride on a Horse & Carriage, make Festive Crafts or enjoy a Traditional Fairground Ride.

Masterchef of Great Britain Brian Mellor will be providing cookery demonstrations along with Anne

Reney Smith who will be demonstrating quick festive recipes from her Hi Tech Kitchen.

Local food producers & local craftsmen will be joining our resident craft workshops & retail shops to promote

and sell their various crafts & gifts in our event marquee throughout this magical weekend.

Free entry & Parking, for more details call

01978 780277 or email [email protected] Saints' Church Gresford

Christmas Fayre in Church House

Sat 1st December 11.30am - 2pmSoup and sandwiches

Father Christmas in his GrottoStalls Hamper Raffle • All Welcome

Essentiallyours readers Bob and Christina Butchers attended Delmar World’s recent travel exhibition in Chester and won the star raffle prize! Christmas lunch for two on the Orient Express “Northern Belle” is the reward for being first out of the hat. Bob and Christina are pictured receiving their prize from Ann Anglesea, Director of Delmar World in Gresford.

Eccleston C of E Primary School

Christmas FayreWed 28th Nov 3.30pm - 6pm

Santa’s Grotto, cake stall, bottle & children’s tombola, face painting, children’s Christmas

craft making, mulled wine & mince pies, books, bric-a-brac, Body Shop at home,

jewellery, raffle and much more.For further info please call: 01244 683414

Available to Rent FIRST FLOOR OFFICE STUDIO

For details call Sarah 01978 780277or email [email protected]

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That’s right, the most thorough cleaning ever. If you’re not 100% delighted with my carpet & upholstery cleaning service, I’ll quickly return and give you a free re-clean. If I still can’t make you happy - for whatever reason - I’ll refund your

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Wrecsam Tri Club’s Tim Burnett has gone to take on the world for Team GB in the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Auckland, New Zealand, which is to place at the end of October

Tim, from Rossett, qualified for the Olympic-distance event this summer at the Shropshire Triathlon in Ellesmere and backed this up with a 4th place in his age group at the Deva Triathlon in Chester – also a qualifying event – a week later. He is hoping to improve on his performance at last year’s World Championships held in Beijing, where he finished in 16th place, 8th of the GB Team.

Tim has also qualified to compete in the ETU European Triathlon Championships to be held in Alanya, Turkey next June, after finishing 3rd in his age group at the Bala Standard Triathlon in September.

“It’s a great honour to be able to compete for Team GB once again. The atmosphere of the big events is superb. Britain always sends a good number of athletes which makes for a real party atmosphere but, of course, there is some serious racing to be

done as well! This year in particular we will be hoping to continue the excellent run of TeamGB sporting success. I am extremely grateful for all the support I have received, in particular for sponsorship from Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management and also from Wrexham Council, including access to the superb council sports facilities. Also from friends, clubmates and a very understanding family who put up with me going out training!”The Age Group World Championship coincides with the elite World Series Grand Final and paratriathlon world championships, all being held over a 3-day weekend of racing. Britain’s Jonathan Brownlee, Olympic bronze medallist, currently heads the World Series and will be looking to consolidate his position and take the championship.

It’s a great honour to be able to compete for Team

GB once again

Local man to take part in the World Triathlon

Championships

• Fencing • Decking • Gates • Paving Groundworks • Flagging • Patio Work

CALL STEVE 07720 315 885 • Evenings 01978 823 750

Replace your damaged, or old loose fitting fencing panels. Made to measure. All old fencing debris disposed of. Registered waste carrier

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bespoke, insulated garden buildings, both traditional and contemporary

Covered outdoor structures for outdoor kitchen and dining

including our wood-fired ovens

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TO HAVE YOUR CAR SERVICED?AVS use genuine parts and the latest technology at a fraction of the cost. Don’t invalidate your warranty,

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AVS WILL SERVICE YOUR CAR AT HOME OR WORKWe are changing the way vehicles are serviced,

removing any inconvenience, saving time and money.

Contact Nick: 01244 577 975 or 07773 577 975Green Farm, Rossett, Wrexham

IT’S NOT AS MUCH AS YOU THINK?

We will maintain your lawn, borders, flower beds, shrubs, trees, hedges, driveway, patio and rockeries.

AVERAGE SEMI FROM £25PM AVERAGE DETACHED FROM £40PM

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All staff NPTC qualified and fully insured Patio Clean £30 (30m2 approx)

BALMUIR GARAGE

[email protected] Chester Road, Gresford (Behind Texaco Service Station)

We believe QUALITY, SERVICE and PRICE can go together• Servicing and mechanical repairs for all makes and models of cars and light vans

• MOT Testing Station for cars and light vans • Exhausts • Tyres • Clutches & brakes

• 4-wheel alignment • Courtesy cars available

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Professional Tiling Services

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Decorating?

Contact Phil Bowen

and leave time for what you

want to doAll work guaranteed

clean reliable no job too small

20 Orchard View, Gresford

Tel: 01978 855399Mob: 07944 738330

Want to lose weight and get fit but don’t want to put the hours in?

GET FIT FASTHigh intensity training is the most effective way of shedding weight and getting fit fast, and beats slogging for hours at exercise etc.What high intensity training does for the body is to educate the body to recover quicker. This includes the heart which I will come back to. High intensity training works by getting your heart rate to maximum or as near as you can get,then recover until back down to resting heart rate, then repeat the exercise until you reach maximum or as near as.This type of training kick starts the body into adapting quicker and gaining more fast twitch fibres ( these are the good looking fibres like you see on sprinters instead of long distance runners) and most importantly shedding those unwanted pounds.

Back to the heart, the heart is also a muscle and therefore can grow and get stronger. So this type of training comes with loads of health benefits. One of them is the less likelihood of having a heart attack. Think about when most people have heart attacks, we have all heard the stories of someone running for the bus, or someone getting scared, this raises the heart rate up phenomenally and the heart is just not prepared for this, so by conditioning the heart we are without even knowing becoming less prone to a heart attack.

If you want to find out more about HIT (high intensity training)training, or just general advice give me a call on 07909300024 or go have a look on my website JasonPena.co.uk

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professional kitchen replacement door service

We can re-spray your existing kitchen in any colour

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Open: Tues - Sat 9.30am - 5pm

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AUTUMN EVENTA pleasant evening was enjoyed by our supporters listening to “Sounds Familiar” a mixed choir from Mold. They sang a selection of well known songs and a compilation from “Les Miserables”.Also taking part were several young musicians from Gresford Methodist Church, Rebekah Bentley, Bethan and Robert Tarver, who were accompanied by Sandra Tarver. Supper was served by the support group members together with fruit drinks provided by Moira Taylor and friends. A raffle helped swell the amount raised to £500, and £130 of hospice merchandise goods were also sold.Eluned Griffiths, Chair of the Board of Nightingale House, thanked the group for their support over the last twenty years.On Saturday 24th November Gresford Methodist Church arepresenting a concert in aid of Nightingale House. It will feature The Alyn Singers,Pulford Handbell Ringers and some young musicians from the church. Tickets are £5, accompanied children under 12 free, and 12-18 year-olds £1. The concert will commence at 7.30pm.John Whiteley from Stonewalls has sold plants for spring flowering and raised £449.for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.Gill Tanner

Dear Mr. Isaacs.The Rossett Fish Pass Project.This Council has grave concerns about the now completed Fish Pass at Rossett weir.The project has not come up to the standards promised at pre-construction meetings with your Officers.The particular concern is that of Child Safety.The weir now presents itself as a Playground in that, at normal river levels it is possible for a small person to easily walk across the top of the weir and stand on the top of the fish pass walls.When this concrete surface of these walls become clad in algae and moss it will be extremely slippery and, bearing in mind the depth of the ‘Resting Pool’, will present a dangerous hazard.As a minimum, Notices are required pointing out this hazard.It was believed that the construction of the fish pass walls would be totally clad in stone with the effect that the aforementioned hazard would not exist.Mr. Winstone of your Bangor Office has offered to place a commemorative seat at a location to be decided. This gesture is welcomed with the final decision as to its location yet to be decided.The placing of an information board is also welcomed, it’s location to be decided in consultation with local residents.Yours sincerelyF. B. Doyle (Clerk)

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