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MOVEMENT CENTRE FUNDRAISERLocal businesswoman HaleyCarnwath fromthe Maypole HairGallery here inCefn Mawrorganised acharity event forThe MovementCentre, which isa charity based inGobowen whosemission is tomaximise thepotential ofchildren’smovement controlthrough TargetedTraining. Manychildren who visitthe centre have a disability affecting their movementcontrol. Targeted Training addresses these issues.Consequently, a course of therapy can help childrento gain essential functional skills. Gaining theseskills can make a child far more independent. As aresult, this can completely change their lives.

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YSGOL ACREFAIR NEWSIt has been a busy term in Ysgol Acrefair, filled withlots of exciting times. The year started with lots ofnew topics in our classrooms, from learning all about‘ourselves’ in Reception to World War 1 in Year 6. Allof the children in Year 6 came to school dressed asevacuees and spent the day in role. They exploredthe way that they might feel if they were to beevacuated from their home and away from theirparents. They used this experience to help bring theirwriting to life. Following on from this the year 6children visited the arboretum in Burton on Trent tofind out more about the impact of World War 1.Other trips this term have included a visit toWrexham museum and a visit to Danger Point.We were glad to welcome so many people to StMary's church in Ruabon for our Harvest Festival andagain, more recently, for our Christingle concert.Children from Years 3, 4 and 5 sang beautifully andhelped us to feel very festive. Back in school the

During the final week of term our school choir wentout on tour and visited some of our local residentialhomes for 'Carols and a cuppa'. Mrs Martin and MrsBrown were so proud of the children's singing and thechildren loved their time chatting to the residents.On 20th December the children all took part in theReindeer Run to raise money for Nightingale House.Together they raised more than £900 and there is stillmoney coming into school.In September the Estyn carried out their inspection ofYsgol Acrefair and we were pleased to achieve arating of 'good' in all areas.You can read Estyn’s report at https://www.estyn.gov.wales/provider/ysgol-acrefair

Year 6 children wowed us with a fabulous panto'Ali-baba and the Bongo Bandits' which they haveworked on with Claire from Activate drama and ourinfant children all performed brilliantly in theirconcerts ‘It’s a baby’ and ‘Countdown to Christmas’too. Thanks to everyone who joined us.With stalls selling the children's own crafts alongsidelots of external sellers, the Christmas fair was a greatsuccess. The elves in the secret room were busywrapping presents all night so lots of our children'sparents would have woken up to a lovely surprise gifton Christmas day. Thank you to all who helped out.

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YSGOL RHIWABON NEWSAt the Armistice Service Cefn Mawr MrsWright-Davies, Year 7 Lead Learneraccompanied the following studentsRuby Rogers, Tom Savage, Lily Owens

and Declan Hughes who laid a wreath on behalf ofYsgol Rhiwabon at the Cenotaph. Ruabon AirCadets were also in attendance and took part inthe march past after the service.Our students have been working hard recently,raising money for several charities. :£200 wasraised for Cancer Research Wales, £150 wasraised for Prostate Cancer UK £100 was raisedfor Make-a-Wish UK and finally thanks to ourstudents‟ tireless fundraising activities, we arepleased to have been able to make a donation of£1,000 to Nightingale House Hospice.We are pleased to say the Hope House concert inthe Ruabon Methodist Chapel in December raised£300 for the charity! We are really proud of ourstudents for the range of performances that theygave. The quality of their performance wasexcellent, and everyone really enjoyed themselves.We would also like to say ‘thank you’ to all the staffwho helped prepare the evening. During theevening, Charity Event Co-ordinator, CatDowdeswell tweeted:-“Some fabulous musicalperformances going on here tonight so thank youfor coming out and supporting @HopeHouseKidsand the great pupils who are performing tonight!”

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THE VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR BUS ISCOMING TO WREXHAMThe Virtual Dementia Tour was invented 20 yearsago and is the only scientifically and medicallyproven method of giving a person with a healthybrain an experience of what dementia might be likeand gives people an opportunity to walk in theworld of people living with dementia and thenchange the environment and their practice topotentially allow people with dementia to stay athome longer and improve their care.Better understandingBy Walking in the shoes of a person with dementia,we can start to understand the issues that theyexperience every day. You will experience beingconfused, isolated, lost, intimidated, vulnerable andmuch more and therefore understand what theperson you may be caring for experiences.List of local dates are:18 January – Morrison’s, Wrexham21 and 22 January – Chirk hospital23 January – Canolfan Community Centre GlynCeiriog11 February – Asda Wrexham18 and 19 February – Coleg Cambria, YaleCampus, Grove Road, Wrexham25 February – Eagles Meadow26 February - Queens Square, Wrexham

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Movement Centre Event continued:Our little girl Lacey is 2 years old and has weakmuscles, because of this she doesn’t sit, stand orwalk, The Movement Centre has provided her witha bespoke standing frame that supports her lowerbody so she can just work on strengthening smallerareas of her torso at a time, this is called ‘TargetTraining’. We go back for regular reviews to TheMovement Centre every 8-10 weeks and the aimis to slowly lower the frame as she becomesstronger, the results this charity has from targettraining are excellent. As it’s a charity we have tofund part of the standing frame ourselves, and asyou can imagine it doesn’t come cheap!Tickets went on sale and we managed to sell 144tickets, the room held 150 people, we were alreadyoff to a great start!! Some people said they couldnot come but still wanted to donate so I set up a just giving page. Ialso asked local businesses for donations and once my salon clientsheard about what I was planning the raffle donations came in thickand fast.We also wrote to larger companies for auction prizes and managedto secure something for everyone, from a spa day for 2 at LionQuays, VIP tour at Airbus, hand knitted Mr & Mrs. Clause, 2 signedWrexham Football shirts, Velocity tickets at Zip World and the star ofthe show a signed Wales Rugby Union ball!!In total with everyone’s help we managed to get 109 raffle prizes and23 auction lots. On the night the auction alone raised over £1300!The evening was a real success, Cefn Druids football club let ususe the function room and bar staff for free, there was a fantastic DJ(who gave us a super knocked down rate), Simply Ribbons andGriffiths Tool Hire donated all the decorations and we provided ayummy buffet which we prepared ourselves earlier on the day.We totally exceeded our expectations with what we raised, so far thetotal is over £4000!!!I wanted to do this event, not only to raise money for Lacey at The

MovementCentre,but also tohelp raisea greaterawareness of this amazing charity as we onlyfound out about it through Lacey’s, godmothers,mother-in-law going to a woman’s local clubwhere The Movement Centre were giving a talkabout what they can achieve for children withmuscle needs.

The Movement Centre,The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Hospital,

Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG01691 404248

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39 Castle Street, Llangollen Tel. 01978 501129

Candles, cushions, lampsand throws, ceramic knobs

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NEW DOT SCREENINGSFriday Jan 25 BlackkklansmanA funny but deadly serious truestory, early 1970s. RonStallworth becomes the firstAfrican-American detective to

serve in the Colorado Springs police department whosets out to expose the local branch of the Ku KluxKlan going undercover with his Jewish colleague, .Friday Feb 8 The Miseducationof Cameron Post Cameron Postlooks a perfect high school girl.But after she’s caught in the backseat of a car with another girl onprom night, gets quickly shippedoff to a conversion therapy centre that treats teens“struggling with same-sex attraction. For the firsttime, Cameron connects with peers, and she’s ableto find her place among fellow outcasts.

Friday Feb 22 The Wife Joanand Joe Castleman have beenmarried for nearly 40 years.Where Joe is casual, Joan iselegant. Where Joe is vain, Joanis self-effacing. And where Joe

enjoys his very public role as a Great American Nov-elist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace,charm, and diplomacy into her role as the GreatMan’s Wife. Joe is about to be awarded the NobelPrize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work.Joe’s literary star has blazed since he and Joan firstmet in the late 1950s. But a lifetime of compromises,secrets and betrayals are aboutto be forced into the open.Friday March 8 This is SpinalTap classic ‘mockumentaryrockumentary’. Following one ofmusic history’s greatest, loudestheavy metal bands Spinal Tap!, a band whose timehas come and gone and come and gone again, asthey attempt a last-chance comeback tour. Be part ofthe sights, sounds and smells of this celebrated

heavy metal phenomenon. It’s anexperience you’ll never forget. Joinus in Llangollen Town Hall doors andbar open 7.30 for 8pm start. Ticketsonline from www.newdotcinema.org£8 plus booking fee, £6 for conces-sions. On the door or in advance from

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CRNCA LTD. NEWS & EVENTSCHANGING SEASONS CLUBThanks to an inclusion grant fromWCBCs Adult Social Care our ChangingSeason’s group and members of the

community are enjoying a number of activitiesscheduled for the coming months One of which wasto Bury market that was enjoyed by all especially withthe bargains to be had. The grant also paid for thetransport for the club to the Greyhound in St Martinswhere the club enjoyed their Christmas dinner inDecember Many activities are being planned for thecoming year with a dancing taster session, craftsessions, a club cinema with the new projector, andmuch, much more. If you wish to see what it’s like tobe a member of the Changing Seasons club and youlive locally and are over 50yrs please drop in for acup of tea on a Tuesday 12.30 -2.30pm all welcome.CRNCA LUNCH CLUB Santa Claus made a visit tothe CRNCA Lunch club Christmas dinner which isprovided free for regulars as numbers are limitedDuring his visit gifts were given with and many laughsand photos, a raffle was held with great prizes.Members of the Wrexham Community Choir cameand had everyone singing Christmas carols A greattime was had by everyone. We still providing terrificvalue for money lunches to 50+ age group in thecommunity - £3 for two courses and hot drink- tobook please leave message on 01978 821515 or ring07531 310335 to check availability of space and formenu - diets are catered for. We are still looking fornew volunteers to assist in helping with the lunch inhouse training will be given if you can cook a familymeal you can help us with our lunches or if you preferwe always need someone to set up and clear awayafter .contact Kris on 07531 310335 .New Project We are collecting items for a TyreProject as soon as weather permits we will be askingfor large milk containers, good soil, bushes, plants,

paint bits Tyres and of course Helpers, gardeners,volunteers, YOU We will also try playground tyresfor everyone to have fun with so call 07531310335for more information, check our Facebook page andkeep an eye out for posters to see events coming up.CRNCA BUILDING CRNCA volunteers arecontinuing to run and maintain this building to keeproom hire at sustainable costs. This is an ongoingprogramme If you are handy at simple DIY can youspare an hour to help us in this endeavour? Weneed little things like putting up notice boards,changing toilet seats, filling in nail holes in walls etc.Contact 07531 310335 to know more Thank you. Weare looking at grants/funding to replace the rest ofthe lighting to led lights and more eco-friendlyheaters. If you are able please support our fundraising events Community Buildings are few and farbetween with all the cut backs at the moment, helpus keep this building for the community, use it or loseit, once something goes it very rarely comes back.We are seeking new Charity Trustee BoardVolunteers if you feel you can bring something to therunning of this Charity please contact 07531 310335An open day for the building will be coming up earlyApril weather permitting.Wonderful Xmas toy donations from Tesco customersfor the children’s unit at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

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TESCO IN THE COMMUNITY

Florist for over 20 years24 Castle StreetLlangollen LL20 8RT

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

We have had many groups in over Christmas fromFoodbank collection with Susan Elan Jones MP,Trevor Cubs and Beavers, Rhosymedre, Min y Ddoland Cefn Schools, Ifton Colliery band playing for us.We’ve helped at the Cefn Community CouncilChristmas fair, had bag packers from Llangollenscouts. Finally we donated and dressed the tree forthe Plas Telford residents. Lovely be part of our localCommunity and Happy New Year from all at Tesco

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

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GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELPCOMMUNITY GROUPS IN WREXHAM

Do you want to set up a newgroup for adults in your localcommunity? Could you host aluncheon club? Is a group youattend looking to expand? Well,the Community Inclusion Grantcould help you! WCBCs AdultSocial Care Team helps to fund

lots of different projects and groups for adults acrossWrexham. From luncheon clubs, Yoga and artclasses to bird watching and line dancing. The grantaims to support the start-up of community basedactivities or expand groups and lunch, supper andbreakfast clubs which support the independence,health and wellbeing of individuals living within theircommunity.Applications can be submitted throughout the year forconsideration at quarterly Grant Panels. Following onfrom the success of the Community Inclusion Grantsince 2012 which has helped nearly one hundredgroups in the County Borough, WCBC are nowwidening the eligibility criteria. This means that wewill welcome applications from schemes that supportolder adults and adults with learning and/or physicaldisabilities and mental health problems, as well asinformal carers. The process for obtaining the grant isquite simple to navigate and the staff were alwaysavailable to help should there be any problems.Having now extended the grant criteria these grantsare open to a much wider variety of communitygroups and this is excellent news, anyone who isthinking of setting up a community group or wants tobuild on an existing group should get in touch with thecommissioning team at WCBC. Grants can be usedfor sessions run by volunteers where people canmeet together on a regular basis for activities.Proposals are invited from individuals andorganisations for activities such as: Lunch with good company Sharing hobbies Learning new skillsSocial enterprise / co-operativeFor an application form, please apply to:Commissioning@wrexham.gov.uk

ST JOHN’S CHURCHRHOSYMEDREThe Fish & Chipsand Bingo will be onTuesday 12th Februaryand 12th March.at12.30pm. Please letthe vicar know if you wish to come so we can orderfish and chips for you call 01978 824087.The Church is taking part in the Wrexham Churchand Community Cold Weather shelter project for 10weeks starting on 9th January. Donations of warmclothes and toiletries or money are welcome. Alsooffers of help (training is given). The schemeprovides 10 homeless people with a hot meal and abed for the night in a different church hall each night.The church provides lunches for children on PlasMadoc throughout the school holidays. If you canhelp we meet at 11am in the kitchen at St John’s.The ‘Time Well Spent’ group for those living alone,who would like get together and make new friendsmeets in St Mary’s church hall Ruabon on the thirdFriday of the month,18th January, 15th February and15th March starting with coffee at 11am, followed bylunch and an activity in the afternoon finishing about3pm, please contact the vicar if you are interested incoming along. Helpers are also needed, so if you canspare a few hours once a month please let us know.St John’s has a meeting room for hire most days ofthe week please call the Vicar to hire it.Church notices are on page 22

COMMUNITY AGENTS NEWSI have been busy leading up toChristmas and really enjoyedmy break. The Dee Boys CefnMen's Shed meets from 12.30-2.30pm in the lower room of theGeorge Edwards Hall onWednesdays and we start theyear with the great news thatthey have now received somefunding for tools and activities.All are welcome.Fridays - CEFN CREATES our Arts and Craft groupare now back, with local artist Jacqui Kiff so makethis year the one wher you have a go at beingcreative! Jaccqui takes us through drawing, painting,

clay and other guided activities. The group meets at10am -12 noon in the George Edwards Hall so comealong and be creative, enjoy some good companyand a cuppa, you don’t need to be good at art.Sessions are £5 per person including all materials.Find us on Facebook at Cefn Creates.I will be visiting the many groups we have in the areaover the next couple of months and our next projectis to start a Community Choir! What do you meanyou can not sing? It is a fact that being part of a choiris beneficial to our health and as Gareth Malone saidwe can all sing so look out for more information.Please feel free to contact me on 07925 048711 oremail :- cefncommunityagent@gmail.com

WCBC’S PLAS MADOC ESTATE OFFICEThe office is open for the payment of

Rent, Council Tax and all other council invoices.OPEN Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.30pm

Friday 9am to 4pm.For more information please call us on

01978 813000.For Housing Repairs call 01978 298993

email: housingrepairs@wrexham.gov.ukFor missed bins / recycling call 01978 298989

email: contact-us@wrexham.gov.ukTo report Dog Fouling call 01978 298989

email: environmentalcrime@wrexham.gov.uk

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To advertise in the Community Newsdistributed around Cefn, Acrefair, RhosymedreNewbridge, Plas Madoc, Local Shops, Tesco ,

Llangollen and Ruabon,please call Tyger on

07532 780007 or 01978 823603or email: communitynews@tygertactics.com

DENTURES REPAIREDBy a Qualified Dental Technician registered with

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Peter HarlingMob: 07712 894479Tel: 01691 770477

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PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY –Property Advice: Register with Immobilise.North Wales Police encourage residents to protecttheir property by registering valuables on a freenational property register. Mobile phones, laptops,tablets, game consoles, cameras and satellitenavigation systems are amongst some of the itemswhich can be registered withImmobilise – www.immobilse.comImmobilise is the world's largest free register ofpossession ownership details. These details aresearchable by all UK Police Forces and form anextremely powerful tool in helping to identify andreturn recovered, lost or stolen personal property toits rightful owner.Virtually any item can be registered, from your TV toyour toaster! You can also register bicycles andjewellery on the database and upload a picture tohelp distinguish it from any other property.Immobilise has been proven to be effective attackling crime on a national level. These details areheld on a secure system that is approved toGovernment standards. Once an item has beenregistered, officers can access the database to tracethe owners of any property they may recover.Visit www.immobilise.com to create your freeaccount.For any further advice regarding this please contactmyself on the details below.Hannah Harris 07854 997046Hannah.Harris@nthwales.pnn.police.uk

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

Family run 17 bedded Residential Homealso offering day care facilities

Bathing/Showering Daytime ActivitiesHome Cooked Meals Day Trips

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

magnoliahouse1@outlook.com.www.magnoliahouseresidentialhome.co.uk

THE CIRCLE OF SPIRITUAL FRIENDSHIPMeetings every Monday in AirProducts Club, Acrefair LL14 3TS at7.30pm with a Guest Medium.Everyone welcome £3.50 on door.For more information please ring07791 709883

PRIZE BINGO every Thursday atAir Products Social Club, AcrefairLL14 3TS. Doors open at 7pm eyesdown at 7.30. Children welcome aslong as they are accompanied by aresponsible adult.

Save money with freee-magazines Are you aregular reader of Hello!? If so,did you know you could save£104 per year by downloadingit free of charge to your phone,

tablet or pc simply by being a library member? If youread Chat, Woman or Best magazines you couldsave £145 per year; Golf magazine will save you£51.60p per year and World Soccer magazine willsave you £54 per year. These are just a few of thesavings you can make if you have a library card.There are over 250 magazines to choose from, justvisit our website www.wrexham.gov.uk/libraries andfollow the Online Services – e-zines link. Or ask thelibrarian next time you visit Cefn library.

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

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

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1st Rhosymedre Beavers 07946 2713701st Rhosymedre Cubs 07949 8208271st Trevor Scouts 07939 476208Acrefair Brownies 01978 821601Acrefair Over Sixties Club 01978 821562Acrefair Mothers & Toddlers 01978 810242Acrefair Youth Football Club 07711 489 748CRNCA (Cefn Rhosymedre & NewbridgeCommunity Association) 01978 821515CRNCA/Cefn Wide Lunch Club 01978 821515CRNCA Eco Team/Tidy Wales 07531 310335CRNCA Heritage Trail Group 07531 310335Cakes & Co Trevor 01691 774792Cefn Changing Seasons 50+ Club 01978 821515Cefn Mawr Christian Fellowship 01978 810761or 01978 824785Cefn United Football 07714 155307Cefn Mawr Historical Society 01978 823380Cefn Mawr Playgroup 01978 821515Cefn Wide Tenants & Residents Association01978 823603Crazy Tots Parent & Toddlers 01978 813914DanceZone 01978 824055 or 07903597093Fron Walking Group 01691 778286Friends of Ty Mawr 01978 822780Hampden Bowling Club 01978 820179Kiddies World 01978 810242Little Sunflowers 01978 822505Maelor Boxing Club 01978 823551Plas Madoc FC 07715534376Plas Kynaston Canal Group 07796 260666Plas Madoc Opportunity Centre 01978 820520Plas Madoc Play Project 01978 813912Rainbows Group for Girls 01978 823395.Rhosymedre After School Club 01978 812786Rhosymedre Brownies 01978 820686Telecottage, Trevor 01978 810119The Circle of Spiritual Friendship 07791 709883The Fron Male Voice Choir 01978 845048TOCRA Top of Cefn Residents Association01978 823107Towers Day Nursery 01978 822445Trevor Indoor Bowls 01978 824401Ty Mawr Junior Rangers 01978 822780Ty Mawr Spinning group 01978 711941Wrexham Disability Football Club 07784 366197Ysgol Rhiwabon After School Club01978 813918

FOOD BANKWrexham Foodbank is open every Thursday from10-12 at the George Edwards Hall in Cefn Mawrfor people in the Wrexham area who are in crisis andhave been referred to the foodbank for a three-dayfood parcel. Trained volunteers offer a listeningear, light refreshments and signposting to furtherhelp if appropriate. Pet food and toiletries are alsousually available. There can be a whole variety ofreasons why help is needed and people come fromall different backgrounds – redundancy, illness,fleeing domestic violence, benefit delays, debt, lowincome, unexpected bills – it really can happen toanyone. If you are struggling please do seek andreceive the help that is available to you.Would you like to be able to refer people to theFoodbank?If you are a local agency who works with people whomay be in a crisis situation and you would like to beable to refer them for a food parcel please get intouch. You may also be interested in being presentat our session to offer advice or resources to thosethat visit and we’d love to have you there with us.Email info@wrexham.foodbank.org.uk or phone07538 547971.Donations to the Foodbank can be given in store atTesco, Asda and Sainsburys or at the Foodbankwarehouse on Dean Road. Items that we particularlyneed are UHT milk, tinned fruit and tinned ricepudding. You can also donate via Paypal on ourwebsite www.wrexhamfoodbank.org.uk.Thank you so much for all your support

ROWLANDS PHARMACYMedical Hall, Crane Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3ADPhone 01978 822600Opening times:Monday to Friday 9am to 1pmand 2 to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm.

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In order to assist our fundraising for anew School minibus, we have registeredwith easyfundraising and we need yourhelp! Easyfundraising is a great websitewhere you can help us raise funds, simp-

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CEFN MAWRHISTORIC VILLAGEOPEN FOR BUSINESS

THINK LOCAL SHOP LOCAL USE YOUR LOCAL

BUSINESSES & SERVICES

Free parking onCrane St & Well St

car parksWalk in the Footstepsof Thomas Telford !

10-11 Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AETelephone 01978 421543

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Cambrian House Well StreetCefn Mawr LL14 3AE

Open: Mon to Fri: 9am – 4pm, Sat 10am - 1pmWe need your good quality items; furniture, clothes,household items, toys & books. Tel 01978 810545Volunteers needed if you can spare some time tolend a helping hand please ask for information orvisit our website www.nightingalehouse.co.uk

Evans Motor FactorsParis House, Well Street

Cefn Mawr LL14 3AETel 01978 823 735

For all your car parts & accessories.Tools, paints, garden tools.Fishing needs and more!

OPENMonday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm

Saturday 9am to 1pmSee facebook page for special

items and offers

LADS N DADS

Tuesday 9.30 - 5pmWednesday 9.30 - 4pm

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

01978822400

JOINT SURGERY TIMES FORSusan Elan Jones MP & Ken Skates AM

Advice Surgeries on FridaysFrom 3.30 to 5.30pm

No appointments needed18 January: Brymbo Enterprise Centre

Brymbo LL11 5ET15 February: Parish Hall, Chirk LL14 5NA

www.susanelanjones.co.uk tel: 01978 824288www.kenskates.co.uk tel: 01978 869058

Cllr Derek Wright Councillor for Cefn WardYou can contact me on 01978 822497

or e-mail me atderek.wright@wrexham.gov.uk

FU HOUSECHINESE MEALS

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MONDAYS Cefn Crochet, do you fancy learningsomething new? Would you like to meet new,likeminded people? We have a new group startingin the library meeting on Mondays from 1 to 3pm.The group is free but donations welcome forrefreshments! Wool and crochet hooks will beprovided.WEDNESDAY’S Get free impartial advice from 1.30to 4.30pm with the CAB. Knit and Natter Groupmeet from 2pm to 4pm. Come along and share yourknitting and crochet skills with others, swap patternsand designs. No need to book, just bring yourknitting. All levels of knitters welcome, as long asyou can natter!THURSDAYS Language and Play Chatterboxsessions from 1 to 2.30pm for Mums and pre-schoolbabies to have fun, share stories, chat, play andsing songs. Thursday Lego Club from 3.30 to4.30pm 50p per child.Starting MONDAY 28th January from 2 to 4pmand then on the fourth Monday of the month isCouncillors Surgery with WCBC Cllr. Sonia TBenbow-Jones.FRIDAYS Communities for Work will now be atCefn Library every Friday afternoon, from 1pm –3pm, offering advice and support around jobsparticularly, but also to help with accessing I.T.,Universal Credit applications, or just to tell peoplemore about our project and also have the followingsessions Craft Sessions see below planned. Theseare free of charge and open to anyone who wouldlike to attend. Places are limited, however, sobooking is essential. To book a place, please call01978 820520FRIDAY 18th January Christmas Card RecyclingCrafts from 2 to 4pm Bring in your old cards tomake interesting crafts FreeFRIDAY 1st February Valentine Craft Session from2 to 4pm FreeFRIDAY 22nd February Introduction to SignLanguage Join us for a look at how to sign FreeFRIDAY March 1st An Introduction to Face Painting1-3pm Everything will be provided to help youachieve professional resultsFEBRUARY HALF TERM CRAFT SESSION wewill be running our popular half term craft eventshere in the library, ask at the desk for more details.We offer: Large print books, DVDs, Talking Books,Internet and e-mail access, Request Services,Local Study Resources, free e-books and e-audiobooks, ICT taster sessions, Wheelchair access,Photocopying , Baby changing and Toilet facilities.Library opening hours:Mon 1 to 5.30pm, Tues CLOSED, Wed 1 to5.30pm. Thurs 1 to 5.30pm, Fri 9am to 5.30pmFor information please call us on 01978 820938 oremail: cefnmawr.library@wrexham.gov.ukDon’t forget to check out our books in the book saleespecially if you are looking for something to takeaway with you on Holiday and once you’ve read itno need to bring it back, leave it for someone else!

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

01978 298993 Council Tax 01978 298992 Registrars Office 01978 298997 Homelessness Services 01978 292947 Visiting Warden Service 01978 315300 Dog Fouling 01978 298989 Telecare Solutions 01978 292075 Welfare Rights 01978 298255 Planning 01978 298994 Trading Standards 01978 298997WCBC Emergency out of Hours Numbers Highways Out of hours 01978 292055 Homelessness 01978 264240 Social Services (Emergency Duty Team)

0845 053 3116 Sewers & Drains 01978 298989 Telecare (was Care Call) 01978 292055Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999Dee Valley Water 01978 846946Dee Valley ( Leak Line) 0800 298 7112MANWEB / Scottish Power 0845 2722424Welsh Water 0800 0520130Adult Social Care 01978 292066Bus Services 01978 266166CAB 03003 301178.CALL - Community Advice & Listening Line0800 132 737Cambrian Credit Union 01978 266843Caritas Surgery Cefn Mawr 01978 720450Community Fire Safety 01745 352693Consumer Direct Wales 08454 04 05 06Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111Dementia Help Line Wales 0808 808 2235District Nurses Plas Madoc 01978 812163DAN 24/7 Drug & Alcohol Help Line 0808 808 2234Floodline 0845 9881188Home Fire Safety Checks 0800 169 1234National Drugs Helpline 0800 776600RNIB 020 73881 266Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 8010800Wrexham Care & Repair 01978 268120Wrexham Dog Warden 01978 298989Dog Warden — Out of Hours 01978 292055.Acorn Kennels 01948 662931Wrexham Family Information Services01978 292094Wrexham Maelor Hospital 01978 291100PCSO Hannah Harris 07854 997046PCSO Ryan Jones 07989 170401Cefn Police Station 01978 348409

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CEFN COMMUNITY COUNCILRemembrance: this year was veryspecial as we commemorated theend of the First World War. Atremendous turnout on the morningby young and old to pay theirrespects to the fallen who had paid the ultimatesacrifice. Thank you to all who attended and camealong to the George Edwards Hall after the service.Council have received some wonderful positivecomments from the community, thank you.A World War One Commemorative Booklet whichthe children from the local schools took part in, isavailable for a suggested donation of £5.00 at theGeorge Edwards Hall Monday to Thursday between8am-2pm or The Cefn Mawr Museum Monday,Wednesday and Friday between 10.30am-12.30pmCefn Community Council held it's Christmas Fayreat the George Edwards Hall on Wednesday 5thDecember. A brilliant turnout and great communityspirit on the night. A special thank you to Ysgol CefnMawr Choir, the dancers from Dance Zone, FestivalFireworks for their kind generosity and of courseFather Christmas who was especially busy at thattime of year.

The Free Playscheme will be operating during theHalf term holiday, on Monday and Wednesdayat Plas Kynaston Play Park and Friday at AcrefairSchool Field from 11am to 1pm.Dog fouling: Council urges residents to report thisto: environmentalcrime@wrexham.gov.ukStreet lights: any streetlights out please can youreport them with the number off the lamp post to theClerk on 01978 821298.Birthdays: If you know of members in ourcommunity who are going to be celebration their 90thor 100th birthdays please can you let the Clerk knowthank you.

Big thanks to Jill Proud-Rowley for letting me useher lovely photo of the Cenotaph taken after theservice.Hall Hire: need a venue for Parties, Meetings,Events, Stage Productions or more why not book theGeorge Edwards Hall, Cefn Mawr. We have free carparking at the rear covered by CCT, accessible fromthe Tesco Roundabout and reasonable hire charges,please phone the Clerk for details or call in andcheck availability with the Caretaker.We are open Monday to Thursday 8am to 2pm out-side of these times The Clerk can be contacted on01978 821298 email cefnmawr-parish@btconnect.comCURRENT BOOKINGS INCLUDEDanceZone Mondays and Thursdays from 5 to 9pmDee Boys Men’s Shed Wednesday from 1 to2.30pmThe Hampdon Indoor Bowling Club Wednesdaysfrom6.30 to 8.30pmCefn Creates Arts Group Fridays from 10am to 12noon.

Clwyd Family History SocietyResearch Centre,Community Enterprise Centre,Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3YD

(Next to Lad’s ‘n Dad’s & The Little Kitchen)Phone: 01978 814924OPENTuesdays - 10am. to 7pm.Thursdays - 10am. to 4pm.Saturdays - 10am. to 2pm.Free Parking,Disabled AccessBuses 2, 2A and 2C stop justby the Centre.

We welcome yourCommunity News, Events,

Sports News and Photographsfor inclusion in the newsletter

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CEFN MAWR HISTORICAL SOCIETYA happy New Year to all our members and wewelcome you back after our Christmas and NewYear break, our first meeting will be on Friday 25th

January, when Paul Smith will be speaking on“Royal Memorabilia”. On Friday 22 FebruaryGraham Greasley will entertain us with a talk entitled“Following in Their Footsteps” about theprominent people who have visited this area.Admission free to Members and £2 to non membersand guests on the door. Refreshments available anda Grand Raffle will be drawn on the evening.See our Facebook page Cefn Mawr HistoricalSociety for the latest news about the Society'sprogramme and activities for 2019.CEFN MAWR AND DISTRICT MUSEUMOur Facebook page Cefn Mawr and DistrictMuseum is well followed and we our website gives agreater insight into our work here at the museum atwww.cefnmawrmuseum.org.ukWe continue our popular ‘Museum in a Box' visits tocommunity groups and organisations the next onebeing held at the Memory Clinic at Chirk Hospital,now a regular venue for us, we also welcomeschools and other community groups to come andvisit us in the Museum. Open every Monday,Wednesday and Friday from 10am -12.30pm.Admission is free and there is good parking off theTesco roundabout. Telephone us on 07972 528626for bookings or to request a visit.

We thought this was a good opportunity to thank youfor all your support of the Welsh Blood Service inNorth Wales this year! We’ve had a bumper year fullof changes with more yet to come but have still seenan increase in our collections – an amazing feat, andthis is in no small part due to your hard work andsupport to make your local sessions a success. Since our recent restructure, we've moved tolargely social media based promotion for which yoursupport in posting, sharing, liking and commentinghas been invaluable and I know this has helped usto increase donations in the latter half of the year. 2018 has seen us start to post ‘Thank-you’messages on social media letting local communitiesknow who much blood they donated at a recentsession and if they missed the session, when thenext one has been scheduled for. Finally in 2018 the Welsh Blood Service in NorthWales collected an amazing 20,895+ donations,welcomed 3,521 new donors and registered anadditional 626 people on our Bone Marrow register.You may not know but each donation we receive,gets split into 3 different parts (red cells, white cellsand platelets) so these donations will have gone onto save or improve the lives of over 62,685desperately ill North Wales hospital patients.To round up, thanks to our supporters and donors,the Welsh Blood Service has had a fantastic yearand we/I look forward to working even more closelywith you in 2019. From us all at the Welsh BloodService, thank-you sincerely for all your support –we hope you had a great Christmas and will have aneven better new year.

Claire Williams,Donor Engagement Coordinator

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

Paypoint LottoYour Local General Stores Off Licence

Daily Papers Paper DeliveryParcel Collect Plus

Open 6.30am to 9pm7 days a week

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Classic Portraits fromThe Photography by Michael Studios

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Opening hours Monday till Friday 11.30am till 9pmSaturday 12 till 8.30pm Sunday 3pm to 8pm

Delivery available after 5 pmOn orders over £10, within a 4 mile radius

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

There are signs of spring already at Ty Mawr! Thebirds are singing, the daffs are showing and thebeautiful white blossom of the blackthorn is burstingopen. After a lot of work by contractors, staff,volunteers, Tesco volunteers and the Friends of TyMawr, the all-weather parking area at Ty Mawr istaking shape. The green shoots of grass andwildflowers are starting to show and onceestablished the area will be open for parking. Let’shope this will be the last Christmas of congestionoutside the park. Thank you all for your patience,and for your ongoing support.Wednesdays 6th February and 6th March ourmonthly Spinning, Knitting & Weaving group meetsfrom 1am to 4pm. Beginners welcome contact JuneMclaughlin on 07780 000206. See our Facebookpage Ty Mawr country park spinners/weavers/knitters.Wednesday 27th February Micro GreenhousesMake your own micro greenhouse and plant it upready for the spring. Sessions from 1.30pm 3.30pmsuitable for all ages £2.50.Saturday 30th March Craft Class: Felt Making.A Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site 10thAnniversary Event. Learn to craft beautiful pictureswith sheep fleece. Make a picture to take home andone to add to the WHS 10th anniversary patchworkcollage. From 11am to 4pm. Suitable for 16+. Allmaterials are provided. £30 per person (£10reduction for piece added to the patchwork) To booka place, please contactjunemclaughlin@btinternet.com or phone 01978711941 for further details.We are open 7 days a week, the Visitor Centre isopen weekends only from 10.30am to 4.30pm duringthe winter. Tel: 01978 822780 and see our fb pageTy Mawr Country park friends group.Ask about sponsoring one of our lovely animals nexttime you come to visit us.Did you know that Wrexham Country Parks’users can get a Car Park Season Ticket to coverparking charges at Ty Mawr Country Park, Nant MillVisitor Centre and Alyn Waters Country ParkGwersyllt and Llay side car parks. at a cost of £50 fora year. Season tickets are available from Ty MawrVisitor Centre, Alyn Waters Visitor Centreor on line atwww.wrexham.gov.uk/CountryParksParking

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Black Ops TattooingTel 01978 823 946

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

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Late evening appointments available

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COR MEIBION DYFFRYN CEIRIOGOur Male Voice Choir practice in Glyn Ceiriog,Wednesdays at 8pm in the Memorial Hall. Wewelcome new members to this friendly, supportivechoir with a fabulous M D and Accompanist. Comealong and enjoy the amazing buzz that you get fromsinging in a Welsh Male Voice Choir. Ring Mike on07944 386550 for an informal chat if you would liketo find out more.

THE FRON WALKING GROUP meet on the thirdSaturday of every month at 11.30am from FronCommunity Centre. (Except this month as that willbe our Christmas meal) New Members welcome.Walks usually around 5 miles, dogs must be onleads and we have refreshments at the walk end.

THE FRON MALE VOICE CHOIRHave you been saying “one day I’m going to join achoir” Well why not make it happen , 7pm Mondaysand Thursdays, that’s when our rehearsals takeplace you’re guaranteed a warm Fron welcome.Make the best New Year's Resolution you’ve evermade - ”I’m going to join a choir”. You’ve 60 newfriends waiting to meet you. Find us at: YsgolAcrefair Primary, Tower View, Acrefair, LL14 3SH(off the Llangollen road, opposite the Car Wash).Our January Newsletter is now out and we’repleased to say that our list of subscribers is steadilygrowing, and, touch wood, we’ve not had anyunsubscribers yet. Hopefully that’s an indication thatour subscribers like what they are getting. Do get intouch to let us know what you think of it, and let usknow if there’s anything you’d like to see us include.If you’ve not already done so you can subscribethrough this link: http://eepurl.com/dILvhDYou can find it on our Facebook page too.

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THE ROYSTON CLUB,ACREFAIR, LL14 3HN.

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

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

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

Pleasant surroundings, more than ample parking.

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

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Gents Hairdressing

Llangollen Road,Acrefair LL14 3RU

OpenTuesday - Thursday 9am to 6pm

Friday 9am to 6.30pmSaturday 8am to 2pm

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

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

Fitted kitchens from £1500Fitted Bedrooms from £600

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

01978 810 375OPEN 7 DAY A WEEKINC BANK HOLIDAYS

Free Car Parking OppositeFree Delivery starting from 4pm

Minimum order £9 Chicken Meals Kebabs

Pizza Special Meals Kids Meals Burgers

KIDDIES WORLDCHILDCARE CENTREACREFAIRWe offer sessions and fullday care at affordable rateswith highly qualified staff.

Our main aim is to provide an inclusive, safe andstimulating environment for all. We are a flying start(funded 2 year olds ) and early education (funded 3year olds ) setting inspected by Estyn and CISSWand are based at the Activity Centre, Ysgol Acrefair,Tower View. For more details please contact Emmaat Kiddies World. Phone 01978 810242 ormessage us @kiddiesworldacrefair

ACREFAIR OVER-SIXTIES CLUBAfter an enjoyable run up to Xmas, we are back tonormal in early January. Four new members nowmake our meetings a busy, lively event. We are nowplanning for the new year, trips out, funding, eventsand other activities for the members. We stillwelcome anyone who wishes to join us on aTuesday morning at the Activity Centre, YsgolAcrefair and if you are interested just visit to seewhat we are all about. Ring Clive on 820392 formore information. We can arrange transport.

TOWERS DAY NURSERY NEWSAt the beginning of the Autumn Term,the nursery welcomed several newchildren. They have all settled in verywell and are enjoying all the varied

activities on offer.In October, the children had lots of fun having aparty and dressing up for Halloween, making craftitems and helping to carve a pumpkin from thenursery garden. They also celebrated Bonfire nightby learning about Guy Fawkes.The Tempest photographer has been to take photosof the children and we have also had a visit fromNerys, as part of the Healthy School Campaign.The nursery is involved in the HIPP organic babyfood initiative, and as well as some members ofstaff updating their Food Safety qualifications, wehave recently, once again been awarded Level 5 inFood Safety.In November the nursery raised money for the Chil-dren in Need Appeal by having a dressing up weekand by making and selling cakes.Christmas was a very busy time for everyone withlots of art, craft, and singing taking place. The finalevent before closing for Christmas was theChristmas Party; which Father Christmas attended,bringing a gift for everyone! This term, we are look-ing forward to celebrating Chinese New year, StValentine’s Day, St Dwinwen’s Day, ShroveTuesday, St David’s Day, St Patrick’s Day,Mothering Sunday and Easter.Contact us on: Tel 01978 822446

ACREFAIR BROWNIES Our Brownies meet onThursdays in the Activity Centre by Ysgol Acrefairfrom 6 to 7.30pm during term time. For moreinformation please call 01978 821601

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CHU RCH NOT ICES

ST MARY’S SHARED CHURCH RUABONCATHOLIC SERVICES

Holy MassSaturday Holy Cross, Llangollen 6pm

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

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

Chirk, Llangollen, Ruaboncall Fr Anthony Nnamah, msp

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

METHODIST CHURCH,CHAPEL STREET, RHOSYMEDRE.

All Are Welcome!Regular Sunday Service: 11am

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

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

ST JOHNS CHURCH RHOSYMEDREOur regular services are

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

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

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

an appointment on 01978 824087

COME ALONG TO DISCOVER“THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS”The Meeting Place returned to The CRNCA, inJanuary. Our next meetings are on 3 February,3 March and 7 April. There’s cuppas & cakes from10.15am, for a 10.30am start - all ages welcome.Our theme in the New Year gatherings will be: “TheSecret of Happiness” . We hope to help all whocome along find the way to a more fulfilling life, nowand for ever. At “The Meeting Place” we dare tohave fun, then chat about our reactions to a topic andlearn more about it together, as we enjoy somethingcakey with a cuppa of our choice. We’ve craft,colouring, toys and a toddler area too - there really issomething for EVERYONE! Give it a try in 2019.“The Meeting Place” (TMP) is run by Cefn MawrChristian Fellowship - all sorts of people from all sortsof churches locally - and none! If you come along,you’re in and BELONG! Usually 11 days after a TMPgathering we have an open Social evening on aThursday from 7-9pm. There’s some snacky food(unless its Harvest!), pool and table games but mostlytime to chat with friends old and new. We had many“guests” at our Harvest Supper and a bigger meal.In November we marked the Remembrance 100anniversary with a sculpture of the 1914 ChristmasTruce borrowed from Cefn Druids FC where one ofour leaders is now the Club Chaplain. We heard aboutyoung Percy from Cefn who died at the front onlyweeks before war ended, whose story was discoveredwhen a history professor found his letters home to hisgirlfriend in Vron. It was very moving to hear aboutPercy and as we shared in some simple readings andprayers of thanksgiving for the sacrifice of so manyand the peace we enjoy today.

December had CEFN COMMUNITY CAROLS withspecial guests Ysgol Cefn Mawr Choir. We thoughtabout the true spirit of Christmas - giving not getting -because God gave the world the gift of his eternal lifeand love in His Son, Jesus Christ. Nearly 80 localpeople of all ages enjoyed the Carols and Christmas-yrefreshments that followed. A good time was had byall!The God we share about at “The Meeting Place” isloving and good, and wants everyone to enjoy hisblessings that’s why He invites us all to draw near toknow Him better and by following Jesus to experienceHis love, joy and peace now and always. Call810761 or 824785 to find out more.

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CEFN MAWR RANGERSThere is very little action scheduled forour teams in January and as yet nofixtures for February have beenpublished. The Club do though haveexciting news, in that we are looking tostart a couple of kids teams for next season, tofurther expand our club on the back of the recentintroduction of the reserve team. More info will follow,when we have confirmed the age groups we havemost interest from.We will also, look at the possibility of introducing a"Mum's Football" initiative, where ladies will have anopportunity to, Keep Fit, and Make Friends throughfootball. This is in very early stages, but we arehopeful this will come to fruition. With the introductionof the new, youth/kids teams and possibly the Mum'sFootball, we have had an application accepted for thecurrent Tesco's Bags of Help, to provide somefunding for these initiatives, so when you are outshopping, be sure to pop your blue token in our potwhen we appear on the board, thanks.

LOCAL SPORTS NEWS FROM THE CLUBS.

DRUIDS NEWSDruids started Januarystransfer window earlysigning forward John

Owen from Llandudno. He spent six years at BangorCity moving to Porthmadog, Rhyl and Llandudnobefore signing to Aberystwyth, he was a prolific goalscorer there and will add some real quality to thisAncients side as they prepare for a Phase 2 battleand the chase for 7th. Manager Huw Griffiths said “I'mchuffed to sign John. He's someone I've been after fora while and it's great to get the deal done so early, Iwant to help John fall back in love with football andhopefully get the very best out of him, because he willcertainly bring a little more quality to the squad. It's ahuge statement for Cefn Druids to sign him as muchas we aren't doing as well in the league last year, itshows how well we are progressing that we've beenable to get him in."

supporter’s coach to South Wales on Saturday 26th

January. If you are going to come along and supportthe boys contact us via social media or emailinfo@cefndruidsafc.co.ukIt takes a lot of hard work and effort from volunteersto push our club forward and we are always keen torecruit new hands. Whether as a matchday stewardor to help out running the clubs social media, oreverything in between – Get in touch!As Phase 1 comes to an end, keep your eyes peeledfor the second half of the seasons Welsh PremierLeague Fixtures! – Come along and support Huw andthe boys as they fight it out for the last remainingEuropean play off place!

We have drawn away to Barry Town United in thenext round of the Welsh Cup after beating YnysdduWelfare 3-1 in the third round. The club are running a

CEFN UNITED FCCefn United has been helping localchildren play football since 1999 ourmain aim is to get as many lchildrenplaying and supporting football aspossible. we play on Church FieldsRhosymedre on a Saturday and Sunday morningscurrently we have 3 sections under 8’s,9’s and 12’sall our sections and the club itself is run byvolunteers from the local community who worktirelessly to provide a safe environment for thechildren to play in. All coaches are fully qualified withFAW Accreditation’s, we have a cafe on site whichprovides refreshments on match days so why notcome along to watch and support your local club andenjoy a bacon butty at the same time. We are alwayslooking for volunteers to help out so if anyone isinterested you can contact our Secretary AlistairBurnett on 07714 156307 for any info including howto get your child involved in playing.We are having issues at the moment with peoplewalking their dogs on the pitch itself, despite usdisplaying signs forbidding walkers to enter theplaying surface, dogs are welcome around the edgeof the pitch as long as they are on a lead and theowners are responsible with picking up the mess thatdogs sometimes leave behind. Our ground staff workhard to keep the playing surface and the surroundingarea clear and safe for the children to play on so weask everyone to respect the work they put in and beresponsible. Also we are aware of parking issues thatthe very patient local residents are raising on matchdays so the club have asked Wrexham Council toconsider extending the car park at the site to helpwith this so fingers crossed!The Wrexham League are always looking for newreferees who do get paid for their services and alsoget travelling expenses so if there are any aspiringpeople out there male or female that think it might besomething of interest to them you can get info fromthe NEWFA website.

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Major Investment at Plas Madoc Leisure CentreThe large function room is getting a bigoverhaul thanks to the help of theTesco ‘Bags for Life’ funding. The workwill involve stripping out the old stagearea and laying a new wooden floor,the area will be repainted and fittedwith new LED lights. The room will be

available for hire by the local community for meetingsand events. Call us on 01978 821600 for moredetails.Brand new Gym Equipment2019 will see the Gym kitted out with brand new stateof the art CV equipment, the kit provided by LifeFitness will transform the fitness offering here at theLeisure Centre. Why not come and visit before youjoin?Free Swimming!Monday Night Free Swim! Every Monday night from5pm-6pm for local residents.Junior Swim – Free session for local childrenaged 8+ 1st February from 6pm-7.30pmFamily Fun Swim – Free sessions for localfamilies11th January / 8th Febuary – 6pm-7.30pmFree Swimming Lessons – Ladies Only10th January - 6 week course – 9am-10am BOOK INADVANCEFREE Over 60s Swimming If you are Over 60 youcan now swim for FREE, you simply need to fill in aform at Reception and pay £5 for a card whichentitles you to Free Swimming for 12 months! Thisalso includes FREE morning Aqua classes! We alsobe offer FREE 60+ swimming lessons on Tuesdaymornings 9am-10am.Junior Fitness We offer Junior Gym sessions for 11-15 year olds. Monday-Friday 4pm-5.30pm and Sun-day 10am-11.30am and Junior Fitness in the Pool(Ages 11-16) ask for details.Climbing Wall Why not try THE WALL at Plas Ma-doc we now offer Junior and Adult climbing courses,call to book your place. We also offer private partieson our Climbing Wall as well as private bookings call01978 821600 or email info@plas-madoc.comBIRTHDAY PARTIES!We offer a whole range of parties to suit every taste.Soft Play Party - £8 per child Min 12 / Max 30 - 1hourSwim Party - £8 per child Min 10 - 1 HourFootball Party - £8 per child Min 10 - 45 minsPrivate Roller Disco - £9 per child Min 12 - 45 minsBouncy Castle - £9 per child Min 12 - 45 minsBouncy Castle & Roller Disco - £11 per child Min15 - 1 HourPrivate Pool Party - £11 per child Min 25 - 1 HourClimbing Wall Party - Ask for more details.All prices include the hire of the Aqua LoungeParty Room and a Children's meal with a drink.We love your old books.If you have old or unused books don’t throw themaway bring them down to the Leisure Centre andleave them on our honesty table, our supporters andcustomers love to check out the books on offer andleave us a donation. It’s yet another way you can help

Cllr Paul Blackwell Councillor for Plas MadocResidents can contact me on 07855 620891

or e-mail me atpaul.blackwell@wrexham.gov.uk

Plas Madoc Community Support OfficerRyan Jones PCSO 3649Mobile 07989 170401

email:Ryan.Jones@nthwales.pnn.police.uk

raise money for our fantastic community LeisureCentre!The Half Term is almost here! We have extendedswimming and other activities for the kids! Pleasecheck out our website: www.plas-madoc.com fordetails nearer the time and also to find out aboutswimming times in our tropical lagoon pool! To stayin the loop follow us on Facebook or twitter@PlasMadocLC

SPLASH CELEBRATES 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARYAt a celebration party on the 6th December 2018Splash Community Trust marked the 4th anniversaryof the centre reopened under community ownership.A plaque was unveiled in the foyer to thank localpeople for their hard work and determination ingetting the facility reopened after Wrexham Councilclosed it in April 2014.The trust also unveiled a plaque which was awardedto them as the winner of ‘The Welsh Social Enterpriseof the Year 2019’ an award of huge significance,highlighting the work of local people in Wrexham inreopening the centre. Thank you for your continuedsupport!

Aqua Lounge Refurbishment!

LITTLE SUNFLOWERS AFTER SCHOOL CLUBIn Plas Madoc Monday to Fridays during schoolterm times for children attending full time schoolages 4 to 11. Healthy snacks are provided.Children can be placed in sessions from 3.05pm-5pm. Sessions cost £3, snacks are 30p per day.For information please contact Sharon Evans019787 813914

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CAB & TESCO BIG ENERGYSAVING WEEK EVENTOn Tuesday 22nd January inTesco, Cefn Mawr from 10am to 12noon. This year, BESW is focusing onsupporting consumers to switchenergy suppliers, access support andmake energy efficiency savings.Our Campaigners across the countrywill be:Helping people to check their energycosts and switch tariff or supplier if theyare paying too much.Spreading awareness of the advice andsupport available for consumers fromprogrammes like Energy Best Dealextra to Priority ServicesRegisters to benefits and grants theymay be entitled to.Ensuring that consumers can savemoney and energy by accessingDiscounts and implementing energyefficiency measures such as insulation.Two advisers from Wrexham CitizensAdvice will be at the event including ourspecialist energy adviser and we havesome freebies to hand outincluding thermometers, bags,radiator keys etc. Please come and seehow we can help you save.

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COMMUNITIES FOR WORKA voluntary serviceto help people fromWrexham who needextra help andsupport to find work.We have experienced Employment Advisers andYouth and Adult Mentors who specialise in helpingindividuals with their specific needs. Funding is alsoavailable for training courses and to improve skills,giving people the best opportunities to return towork.HELP AND ADVICE Our teams can offer experthelp and advice on: CV Writing, InterviewTechniques, Confidence Building, Online JobApplications, Getting you back to Work Placements,Volunteering, Universal job match and universalcredit.TRAINING We have a wide range of fundedtraining courses available.These include: CSCS Cards (Construction SkillsCertification Scheme), SIA Licence (SecurityIndustry Authority), Getting into Care, TeachingAssistant Qualifications, First Aid, ECDL, BasicComputers, English and Maths Courses, Come andCook.FINANCIAL HELP Funds may be available to helpyou attend training, work placements andinterviews: Travel Costs, Childcare, Clothing, DBS.For further information please contact:Ramona.ozolina-jones@wrexham.gov.ukOr phone: 01978 820520

YSGOL RHOSYMEDRE NEWSOur pupils have thoroughlyenjoyed entertaining our localresidents this year, by carolsinging when they visitedPlas Telford, MagnoliaHouse, Llys Y Graig andTesco. All involved reallydemonstrated the Christmas spirit byjoining in with singing and having a dancetoo!! We were immensely proud of all ourpupils who participated in this year’sconcerts, every single child was simplywow! We were mesmerised by the effortand dedication our pupils have made tolearning their lines, learning songs andlearning dance routines; they have

worked so hard and their efforts really paid off infour stunning concerts.We were delighted for one of our pupils MaziePemberton, who won The Clwyd South ChristmasCard competition. She received her certificate anda prize from Susan Elan Jones MP and Ken SkatesAM in a special assembly.

We are a friendly bunch, come and join us & helpus make our community stronger & decide how to

spend our £1 million Lottery FundingWe Meet: Every Thursday- 10.30am apart from

4th Thursday of each month, then it is 6pmat Plas Madoc Leisure Centre

KETTLE CLUBFirst rule of kettle club is . . .Pour yourself a brew!Access support, advice or justhave a chat and socialise.

Every Thursday 12.30 to 2.30Free to attend at The Opportunities Centre.

For more info contactThe Land on 01978 813912

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We are 1st Pen-y-Cae Rhosymedre Cub Pack,located at the CRNCA Activity Centre, Bro Gwilymnear Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol and Ysgol Cefn Mawrschools. Cubs had a fantastic term developing theirculinary life skills in preparing, creating, decoratingand cooking a number of international food dishes.This term we will have an explosion of a time doing aHarry Potter Science themed term with a trip toTechniquest. In March we will head to Kibblestonewhich is an international scout camp near Stoke-on-Trent, cubs will embrace themselves in the outdoorscompleting a number of adventurous activities. Jointhe Adventure Cubs on Wednesday evenings from6.45pm to 8pm, session cost £2.50 a week .Please contact Cub Leader on 07554 534149Beavers start from age 5 3/4 with an adult and fromage 6-8 without. We do a variety of activitiesincluding days out to various locations, Boys andGirls can join the Beavers on Wednesdays at 6pm,until 7pm cost is £2.50 a session.For more information please contact Beaver Leader07946 271370

RHOSYMEDRE CUBS & BEAVERS

We were proud to take part in Cefn CommunityCouncils Remembrance Service this year. Wecheered at the Pantomime, then had a lovelyChristmas Party at the Activity Centre before ourChristmas break. Lots more exciting and enjoyableactivities planned for 2019 so come and join in thefun with our Beavers and Cubs group!

1st RHOSYMEDRE BROWNIESIf your daughter aged 7-9 is interested in joiningBrownies we meet at Ysgol Cefn Mawr, PlasKynaston Lane on Thursdays during term time from6.15 to 7.45 pm, cost is £2.00 per night.For more information please call Tracy on 01978820686. or search on line on the Girlguidingwebsite.

Local Wheelie bincleaning serviceFrom just £3 per binevery 4 weeks. Domesticor commercial bins.If you would like to tryour service pleasecontact us on 07512 33 44 64Your bins will be professionally cleaned andleft smelling fresh.Takes 30 mins, trailer mounted systemWith larger bins price varies

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YSGOL CEFN MAWR NEWSPupils in Years 1 and 2 had writtensome lovely letters to Santa, telling himwhy they have been good and what

they would like for Christmas. Year 1 class walkedto the post box on Cefn Mawr estate and Year 2class walked to Cefn Mawr Post Office to post theirletters. We hope they get everything they wishedfor!Our Upper Foundation Phase practiced singingtogether in an after school Choir Club. The childrensang beautifully at Tescos, the Community CouncilChristmas Fayre, and for residents at Bod LlwydResidential Home. The Choir also put on aperformance for parents with refreshments whichwas greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to Mrs Ellis (Year 2 class teacher andHealthy Schools Coordinator) and our pupils for winningthe next award in the Healthy Schools Scheme from theWelsh Government. Mrs Ellis, Our Head Girl, Head Boy,Deputy Head Girl and Deputy Head Boy, attended theAward Ceremony at the Catrin Finch Centre at GlyndwrUniversity where they were presented with the awardwhich is proudly displayed in our foyer.

Well done to our Nursery class who performed'Nursery Nativity', and our Reception class whoperformed 'A King is Born' for families. All thechildren were confident with their lines and sangbeautifully.

Thank you to Mrs Hughes for organising andrunning a Cookery After School Club for some of our Year 4pupils. The children enjoyed making cakes and chocolatetruffles, and took them home to share with their families.Thank you to Wrexham Fencing Club for visiting our schooland introducing our Year 4 and Year 6 classes to fencing.The children thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon session.

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HOMELINK LIBRARYSERVICEDisabled?Having difficulty gettingto the library?WCBC Libraries providea free Homelink LibraryService that will call atyour home every fourweeks. With access to thewhole range of library andreference services whilstproviding a selection ofbooks, audio books, largeprint materials, CDs andDVDs for you to enjoy.For further details pleasecontact Billy Ledsham atWrexham Library on:01978 292090

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SCAM WARNINGThe TV Licensing Authority hasissued the following advice totell if an email you’ve receivedis genuine or a potential scam.They will never email you to tell you that you’re en-titled to a refund, ask you to pay additional moneyfor our services, e.g. when you’re buying a licence orchanging your details.Check the email address They will almost alwaysuse one of the following email addresses:donoreply@tvlicensing.co.ukno-reply@tvlreminders.co.ukOccasionally, they partner with other companies tosend out emails. These include InfoBase-X andAcxiom Limited, who may email you – on behalf ofTV Licensing – fromInfobase-XConsumer@dm-uk1.com.Check the email subject line Anything along thelines of “Action required”, “Security Alert”, “SystemUpgrade”, “There is a secure message waiting foryou”, and so on, should be treated as suspicious.Check the links go to the TV Licensing websiteIf you are on a desktop computer, hover over thelinks in the email (but don’t click them) to see theirdestination and check the web address carefully. Ifyou can’t hover over the links (e.g. because you areon a phone or tablet) or are not sure what to do, justgo directly to the TV Licensing websiteCheck for a change in style and errors inspelling or grammar Often, scammers will take thereal emails and amend them. Look out for changesin the wording used, especially if it seems too casualor familiar. Are there any spelling mistakes, missingfull stops or other grammatical errors?

Cefn Mawr Community Support OfficerPCSO 2916 Hannah Harris

mobile: 07854 997046Hannah.harris@nthwales.pnn.police.uk

TAI CHI / CHI KUNG CLASSESAt St. Collen’s Church Hall, Llangollen onMondays and Thursdays 10am until 11am, £2 persession. There are loads of health benefits from theTai Chi and Chi Kung exercises that we do. Comealong in loose fitting clothing and flat, comfortableshoes and have a go. Check with your Doctor if youhave health issues. Tai Chi form created by Dr PaulLam to treat and prevent problems of arthritis.Certificated Tutor with a friendly and welcominggroup. Please contact MIKE GLEED on 07944386550 for more information.

THE JOLLY MASONS (Top House) welcomes youto your comfy, local community pub in heart ofRhosymedre village, showing Sky & BT Sport andcheck out our great jukebox! 01978 820066CEFN MAWR COMMUNITY SOCIAL CLUBopen Saturday 11am to 3pm and 7pm to 11pm,Sunday open from 12 noon to 11pm. Bingo nightsTues, Sat & Sun from 8.30pm. Open to all, call01978 821345 for information about events,bookings welcome.See our Facebook page for upcoming events andactivities. Proud sponsors of Cefn Albion FootballClub also proud sponsors of Cefn and District DartsleagueAIR PRODUCTS CLUB Live Entertainment in theLounge every Friday and Saturday. Line Dancingon Wednesday with Jeff from 7.30pm. Bingo onFriday and Sunday with 3 Jackpots in the ConcertHall at 8.30pm. The Club is open for bookings call01978 820471 for information. See Facebook pageAcrefair Club for details of live football and events.CEFN DRUIDS CLUB Monday is Bingo Night at7.30pm, 10 houses, 2 fliers including the DruidsFlier plus Open the Box with guaranteed Jackpot!Free admission, bar, tea & coffee available.Druids Goldmine £5 per month with the chance towin £1000 call 01978 810287 for upcoming events.

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LLANGOLLENDate: Tue 29 Jan 201914:00 - 16:00 & 17:30 - 19:30Llangollen Pavilion, Llangollen LL20 8SW

PLAS MADOCDate: Tue 26 Mar 201914:00 - 16:00 & 17:30 - 19:30Plas Madoc Leisure Centre, Acrefair, LL14 3HLWALK IN SLOTS MAY BE AVAILABLETo avoid disappointment please contact us

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PKC GROUP NEW YEAR MESSAGE

The PKC Group intend to build the CableCar System originally spoke of six years agoin 2012. We are seeking a loan for this fromthe Business Development Banc of Walesand have put together a supporting BusinessPlan. To be successful in securing therequired loan it will be necessary for allparties to work with us. The main ones beingWCBC, CRT and Eastman Chemicals.We are taking this step to initiate theregeneration of our community throughSustainable Tourism Development. Thegeneral plan is to build a cable car systembetween the Windborne Gate (WBG) Parking

lot and the Crane. We will also install 2 x Zip wires adjacent to the cable car route so that people can enjoy rid-ing both over the former works site. The cable car will be linked to the Ebenezer which we plan to reopen as anArts & Visitor Centre that will provide display space to the Cefn Community, Museum & Historical Society,Local Schools, Groups, Artists & Artisans etc. as well as the static displays showing off our community and theredevelopment of it. On the second floor will be a display model of the Cefn, for the general idea see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K1UdZXc9DM

The Ebenezer failed for two main reasons, a lack of foot fall and no parking. By linking the WBG to theEbenezer with the CC system, the problems are solved. There are 330,000 people visiting the aqueduct annuallyand if only 10% ride the cable car, this still delivers 33,000 tourists onto our streets, enough to keep the Ebenezerbusy. Our main problem will be getting WCBC & partners to work with us, but we hope they will come aroundsince this will be the key, they seek and a major boost to the economic future of our community.

We estimate with the addition of the CC & Zip Wires the visitor count will rise to around 400,000 annually andour mean estimate of operation is 20% which willprovide the operating costs for the Ebenezer. This meansthat we will be able to offer the display spaceto our community. We also intend to run trainingprograms as we originally said in 2012 to work withour young people. This will enable them to work with usand look for work outside our community both on andoffshore which we will encourage them to do. To help usdo this we will be looking at establishing links with otherbodies such as the Princes Trust. We intend to pursue thison behalf of our community and can be successful if therelevant bodies will work with us. If you like this ideayou can help, like us on Facebook, it will show WCBCand all that we want this.

Happy New YearDavid Metcalfe,Cefn Community Councillor & AONB Champion.

www.pkcgroup.walesHolly Bush Inn, Cefn Square, Well Street, Cefn Mawr, Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site, Wrexham, LL14 3AE, Tel 01978 253 447