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From Acrefair , Cefn Mawr, Newbridge, Plas Madoc & RhosymedreIssue 35, August 2016

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CEFN MAWR’S ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’LOTTERY BID REACHES THE LAST 16Members of the Cefn Regeneration Partnership metwith MP Susan Elan Jones and AM Ken Skates onFriday 5th August at George Edwards Hall to seeksupport for a £1.6M bid to the Big Lottery’s CreateYour Space fund. Susan Elan Jones said "thepeople of Cefn Mawr and the surrounding villagesform a unique community with a fascinating history.I hope to see these exciting proposals come tofruition." Ken Skates added, "It was a reallyinteresting and positive meeting - the partnershiphas some fantastic ideas to improve Cefn."

Continued on page 2CRNCA ACTIVITY CENTRE GETS MAJORBOOST THANKS TO WREN GRANTThe Activity Centre during and after the grantwork this summer. We were so glad the rainkept off for our contractors.

More photos inside on page 22

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Continued from page 1The aim of the 7-year funding programme is to transform outdoorspaces and to encourage everyone in the community to getinvolved. The Cefn Mawr bid was selected as one of the final 16 from62 applications across Wales.The final Stage 2 bid has to be submitted by 7th December with 6 or

7 winners to be announced in March 2017. The bid is being written and co-ordinated by Dee Valley TrustCIC. The ideas we are developing have bee put forward by our partners and local community groups.They have to fit the bid criteria and they must provide opportunities for local people to participate. Byhaving a number of different related projects, rather than one big idea, we are hoping to encourage morepeople to get involved. Here is a summary of our plans:

The Cefn Arch and Picnic Area, Crane Street car park - a recognised viewing point for thePontcysyllte Aqueduct project lead Cllr David Taylor

Restoration of Village Pathways project lead Sonia Benbow-Jones CC & Kris Morrison CRNCA Re-creation of Georgian Gardens at Plas Kynaston lead The Georgian Trust Creation of Community Gardens and an Orchard at Rhosymedre project lead Cllr Derek Wright

Chair, Cefn Regeneration Partnership Re-purposing Jessops Tramway to provide horse drawn transport link with Pontcysyllte

Aqueduct project lead Dave Metcalf PKC Creation of an accessible Pathway & Sensory Garden linking TESCOs car park with the high

street aka Well Street project lead Mark Lacey DVT Re-opening Ebenezer Centre as a community building, heritage centre and Information point

project team Janine Beggin WCBC, Ken Bathers Chair, CC and DVT Implementing a Tree Management Strategy to restore key views to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

project lead Cllr Derek Wright CRP Signposting - physical signage, visitor website and i-beacons to promote the area and provide

historical and cultural information Sonia Benbow-Jones CC & DVTOur overall aim is this: We the people of Cefn will transform our heritage spaces to attract more visitorsand regenerate our community. We would like to deliver as many of these projects as possible usingvolunteers from the community, working alongside qualified trainers. Volunteers will able to learn newskills, make new friends and take pride in improving the environment for the local community.We also want people to get involved in the management and governance of local organisations involvedin the programme.For more information, please visit our Facebook page Back to the future 4 Cefn Mawr and/or follow ourTwitter account @BTTFCefnMawr. We welcome all of your comments and ideas. We will be issuing aspecial Community Newsletter at the end of this month to let you know how we are getting on and to inviteyou to attend our open door event at George Edwards Hall from 19th – 23rd September. There will beinformation displays about each of the projects and a member of the team will be on hand to discuss theplans with you and to collect your views on the proposals.We are hoping that this will be the start of something big for Cefn Mawr and our whole community. This isa competition and as they say, “we are in it to win it”, but we can’t win it without the help and support ofthe community, so please contribute in any way that you feel able.Mark Lacey Manager, Dee Valley Trust email: mark.lacey@deevalleytrust.org.uk

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

We welcome your Community Newsand photos for inclusion in the

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWSDue to advice received from an arboricultural officerat WCBC, it has been necessary to remove acypress tree located near the main entrance of theTrefynant Cemetery. The tree had a significantlongitudinal tear which has weakened and wouldincrease the risk of stem failure in the future. Health& Safety is paramount to visitors to the Cemeteryand Cefn Community Council will only remove treeswhen advised to by experts.Council decided at there last meeting, any residentsof Cefn Community - which includes Cefn, Acrefair,Plas Madoc, Rhosymedre, Cefn Bychan/Newbridge,and Penybryn who are celebrating a 90th or 100thbirthday to advise the Clerk of the date. Theresident will receive a visit from the Chairman ofCefn Community Council along with alovely bouquet of flowers.The website for Cefn Community Council iscurrently being re-vamped, hopefully this will belaunched in the next few weeks so please keepchecking as there will be a facility on there to reportstreet light faults and lots of other useful information.We will be announcing the winnersof our Community in BloomCompetition on WednesdayAugust 24 the presentations willbe at 11am in the George EdwardsHall. Refreshment provided allWelcome. To contact the Clerkplease call 01978 821298.

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YSGOL RHOSYMEDRE Some of our Year 6’s enjoying their last outings with the School. Enjoy yoursummer break and we wish you all every success in your new schools

YSGOL CEFN MAWRSome of our Year 6’s readyfor their Prom, we had lovelyevening and it was quiteemotional seeing how theyhave grownup.The Prom was followed by

their Leaving Service on the 19 July andevery one, families, staff and children allcelebrated their time in our school. Lots ofhappy memories and we are so proud ofyour achievements. We wish you all everysuccess in your new schools.

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The Friends of Ty Mawr Dog Show was a great success we had76 dogs entered with a total of 324 entries across all classes.Pictured are just 2 of the dogs and their wonderful owners. A bigthank you to the Officials, our amazing team of volunteers and allwho came and made the day such a great success.Wednesday Craft Fayre and Children’s Activities from 11 to4pm during school holidaysWednesday Ty Mawr Forest Gwerin y Coed group meetsat Ty Mawr Country Park. It is a woodland based group forfamilies with ADHD, Autism and similar needs. Please contactGemma for more information. gemma.jones@avow.orgThursday 25 August Old MacDonald Day see the animals,make badges and have a tractor ride from 1.30 to 3.30pm £3Every second Wednesday monthly spinning, knitting andweaving group from 1.30 to 3.30pm. 14 September & 13 OctoberBeginners welcome. Contact June Mclaughlin on 07780 000206Saturday 15 October Craft Class Nuno Felt Scarfs from 11 amto 4pm ages 16+ £25 per person, to book please contact JuneMclaughlin on 07780 000206 or email her atjunemclaughlin@btinternet.comWhy not Sponsor an animal at Ty Mawr Country Park Moneyfrom sponsorship helps towards the upkeep of the animals whichincludes, housing, feed and veterinary bills. If you would like tosponsor an animal, large or small, as a gift for someone or as agift for yourself it is only £10.00 per year for small animals and£15.00 for larger animals, for this you will receive a personalisedcertificate, a fact file and a chance to meet your chosen animal ona special sponsor day, please contact the Rangers on 01978822780 for more details.The park is open 7 days a week and the Visitor Centre from 10.30to12.30 and 1pm to 4.30 daily up to September when the chil-dren go back to school. Our Visitor Centre will then only open atweekends from 10.30am to 4pm during the winter.Tel: 01978 822780 and see our fb page Ty Mawr

PLAS KYNASTON UPDATEWork is proceeding well withthe restoration of the Plas.At the time of writing, theroof has now been put backand the front façade

re-rendered in lime mortar. There was agreater amount of structural stabilising workto do than originally was anticipated and thisset us back about a month. Work on site isexpected to be complete by the end ofSeptember. The proposed alterations to thefootpath and front forecourt are being drawnup and we will consult local residents in thenear future.We hope to have an open day in Septemberto allow local residents a view of the Plasbefore the flats are sold. Details will beannounced nearer the time.If you are interested in buying one of thenew flats within Plas Kynaston pleaseregister your interest with Silas Rains ofReeds Rains 01978 368000. Thank you foryour support and understanding whilst weare undertaking the restoration works.

THE PALETTE PEOPLE ART GROUPPalette People have been busy with another exhibition atCefn Mawr Library showing a wide range of stylesranging from the usual watercolours, oils and acrylics to 3Dcut out pictures of tigers. Our thanks to librarians, Vicki andRosie for facilitating our exhibition. We have a newmember from South Africa who has brought a whole newdimension to Palette People, her knowledge is quiteextensive and I'm sure we will be learning a lot from her inthe future. Our usual meeting place, the OpportunitiesCentre in Plas Madoc, is a very busy place and sometimeswe have to re-locate to make way for other meetings. Wehave been lucky enough to be offered the use ofRhosymedre Church which is fully accessible, having astair lift, good lighting and the use of the kitchen to maketea and coffee. Our thanks again to Kate and Alan Tiltmanfor the use of the church. Feel free to join us any week, nomembership fees and free tea and coffee plus the occa-sional biscuit or two. We are a friendly little group and newmembers would be made very welcome. Come and trysomething new, something you've always wanted to have ago at but never had the courage. We meet Tuesdays from10am to 12noon.For more info call Peter O'Byrne on 01978824 411 email jpeterob@hotmail.com or Laura Daviesemail lauradavies3802@btinternet.com

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TREVOR CRAFT GROUP @ THE TELFORD INNMondays from 2 to 4pm You can bring somethingyou were working on or join in with a new activity.Sessions are free but we do ask that if you want teaor coffee can you please purchase this from the bar.For information please contact Jean on 01978812723 or Joyce on 01978 822533email boatoberon@hotmail.co.uk

THE FRON MALE VOICE CHOIRWould you like to take up a hobby that couldtotally change your life? The Fron have vacanciesin all sections, experience not necessary, theypractise at Acrefair Primary School on Mondaysand Thursdays from 7 to 9pm. Why not drop byand see what’s involved. We welcome visitors onour practice nights too.

ACREFAIR BROWNIESOur Brownies will be resuming their meetings onThursdays in the Activity Centre by Ysgol Acrefairfrom 6 to 7.30pm starting in September when thechildren return to school. For more informationplease call 01978 821601

ACREFAIR OVER SIXTIES CLUBThe Club is having an away month during August.The members have agreed and decided to visit fiveseparate destinations around north andmid-Wales on each Tuesday of the month, five intotal. Those members who were able to travelenjoyed each occasion, although some had tocancel because of other appointments or holidaysaway. We had a poetry reading session by a guestvisitor before the break and most members usuallytake in a gentle Tai Chi exercises at each session.Hopefully the weather is fine on our Tuesdays outalthough each destination will have a Restaurant,Toilets and a gift/shop and Garden Centre.The group will be back at the Activity Centre againin September (Tuesday 6) and presumably havingsome more speakers/gusts and probably planningfor some more jaunts out (only if its for Christmas).If you need transport give Clive a ring on 820392.

TOWER NURSERY NEWSThe Children at the nursery havebeen making the most of the recentspell of hot weather, They have beenbusy in the nursery garden and have

been enjoying sand and water play outside. Thesea-side topic has been on going alongsidestudying nature and mini-beasts.We have recently had students from Spain andGermany working at the nursery and this hasproved to be a very valuable experience for allconcerned.Some of our pupils are leaving us to join full timeschool in September; we wish them every successfor the future. A warm welcome has been extendedto our new members who are all settling in well.

TAI CHI / CHI KUNG CLASSES In FronCommunity Centre on Thursdays from 10 to11am Warm and friendly people. Loads of healthbenefits from the Tai Chi and Chi Kung exercisesthat we do. Come along in loose fitting clothing andflat, comfortable shoes and have a go. Check withyour Doctor if you have health Issues. Tai Chi formcreated by Dr Paul Lam to treat and preventproblems of arthritis. £2 per session. CertificatedTutor with a friendly and welcoming group, just enjoyand relax with tea/coffee and bickies after sessionsfor monthly charity. Please contact MIKE GLEED on07944 386550 for more information.

NORTH WALES GPOUT OF HOURS SERVICE NUMBER

0300 123 55 66Available 6.30pm to 8am Mon to Fri and all day and

night at weekends and bank holidays

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OpenTuesday - Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 8am to 4pm

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DVT AFTER SCHOOL CLUBThe Toastie is an open accessafter school club held Monday toFriday in school term time only. It isa free club open to year 6 pupils

and above. We are open 3:10- 5:10pm. Please fellfree to come and have a look around and join in withthe many activities we have. We look forward toseeing you all when school starts in September atthe Activity Centre, Bro Gwilym. We have tea andtoast available for a small charge.

HOMELINK LIBRARY SERVICEAre you disabled or have difficulty getting to yourlocal library? Wrexham County Borough Librariesprovide a Homelink Library Service that will call atyour home every four weeks The service includesaccess to the whole range of library and referenceservices whilst providing a selection of books, audiobooks, large print materials, CDs and DVDs.For further details please contact Ellen Davies atWrexham Library on: 01978 292090

V.I.P. Club (Visually Impaired People)Meets at the George Edwards Hall Cefn Mawron the 3rd Thursday monthly from 1.30 to 3pm.

Free Admission, we offer friendship,refreshments and entertainment. All friends

and supporters welcome next meeting isThursday 15 September then

Thursday 20 October.Phone Maureen on 07923 688638

for more information.

Evans Motor FactorsParis House, Well Street

Cefn Mawr LL14 3AETel 01978 823 735

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

OPENMonday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm

Saturday 9am to 1pm

See our facebook page forspecial items

Professional DogGrooming by SarahBathing, Clipping,Scissor Cuts, Nail Trimsetc.See our range ofdog grooming and petProducts

Belgravia House, (just by the Hospice Shop)Well Street,

Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE

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Telephone Orders WelcomeOpen 7 Days a Week

Sunday ~ Thursday 5pm ~ 10pmFriday & Saturday 5pm to 11pm

NO CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS, CASH ONLY

YOUTH SERVICES / YOUTH ACTIVITIESWant to know about Youth Activities in the area? Thenplease contact www.youngwrexham.co.uk forregular updates and any changes to the programme.Also, if you include your mobile phone details whenyou register, any changes will be texted to you. Thiscontact information will not be shared with any otherparty. We would love to hear your ideas for futureactivities, so please share them with us.

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CEFN MAWRHISTORIC VILLAGEIS OPEN FORSHOPPING &BUSINESS

THINK LOCAL SHOP LOCAL USE YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS

& SERVICESFree Car Parking by the Old Coop,

Well Street & Crane Street

Hot & Cold FoodTry our All Day BreakfastAll goods freshly made to orderPies freshly baked on premisesAsk about our Outside CateringFree Local Delivery over £8(Within 3 miles)OPEN: Monday to Friday 9am to 2pmSaturday 9am to 1pm Closed SundayTelephone 01978 824 97733 Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE

Derek's CyclesLondon House, Well StreetCefn Mawr LL14 3AETel 01978 821 841

All bikes are fully assembled and checked to saveyou the hassle . Bikes can be delivered locally

free of charge (please check in shop).£10 non-refundable minimum deposit

secures your bike.10% discount of anyaccessories when purchased with a new bike

OPENMonday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm

Saturday 9am to 1pm

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm

Tuesday 9.30 - 5pmWednesday 9.30 - 4pm

*Thursday 9.30 - 6pmFriday 9.30 - 5pmSaturday 9.00 - 1pm

*Appointments only between5 & 6pm Please phone to book in

Nightingale House Hospice ShopCambrian House Well Street

Cefn Mawr LL14 3AEOpening times:

Monday to Friday: 9am – 4pmSaturday 10am - 1pm

We need your good quality items;furniture, clothes, household items, toys,

books, CDs and DVDs.Telephone 01978 810545

Volunteers needed if you can spare some time tolend a helping hand please ask for information or

visit our website www.nightingalehouse.co.uk

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GET ONLINE – FIND WORKWe are working with G2G’ tohelp people struggling to find

employment due to not being able to use acomputer. Urban Villages have been workingclosely with Job Centre Plus to provide drop-in styleworkshops at Job Centre Plus for individualsclaiming ESA. The sessions promote healthylifestyles and included confidence buildingencouraging people to be more involved withactivities in their communities. Communities Firstarea residents can now be referred by Job CentrePlus to the Urban Villages Team. We have newpeople from the area gaining support in preparingfor employment, using computers for job searchesand accessing accredited courses getting relevantas well as practical support including CV writing andinterview techniques. If you are interested in any ofthese projects; please contact us.ADHD/ASD SUPPORT GROUP Does your childhave ADHD/ASD? Would you like support fromother parents/carers? We meet on Wednesdayfrom 9:30am until 12pm at Plas Madoc OpportunityCentre, come and join our informal group for coffeeand a chat. The group is well attended, the relaxedsetting enables members to gain knowledge ofavailable support and meet people facing similarproblems such as social isolation. They have hadvisits from Wrexham Family Information Serviceand have taken part in many activities For furtherinformation please contact Rachel on 01978813910STOP SMOKING The team are working inpartnership with Stop Smoking Wales who arerunning a drop in and appointment service at theopportunity centre. The session is held everyThursday between 9am and 12pm. All referrals arewelcome. Just think of all the money you couldsave! Need a financial health check or helpbudgeting? Do you want to kick start your jobhunting or gain a qualification? Contact the UrbanVillages Communities First Team on 01978813910. We are here to help. The OpportunitiesCentre Foodbank is open for food parcels onWednesday at 10am to 12 noon and Fridays from1.30 to 4pm. We are also a designated foodcollection point and can supply vouchers.

Plas Madoc CommunitySupport OfficerPCSO 3462 Rebecca Holmesmobile: 07827 305817

email:rebecca.holmes@nthwales.pnn.police.uk

Cllr Paul BlackwellCouncillor for Plas MadocResidents can contact me on07855 620891 or e-mail me a

paul.blackwell@wrexham.gov.uk

60+ FREE SWIMAugust sees the introduction of our new Over 60 freeswimming scheme in partnership with the WelshAssembly Government. As long as you are aged 60or over and reside within the county borough ofWrexham then you will be entitled to free swimmingin all of our General Swim, Over 50’s and morningAqua Sessions. For more information on thescheme please contact the centre on 01978 821600.ZORB FOOTBALLZorb Football is now available at Plas Madoc LeisureCentre! For more details on how you can book yoursession contact us via email usinginfo@plas-madoc.com or call us on 01978 821600.SAINSBURY’S CHARITY OF THE YEARWe were delighted to discover recently that as aresult of a public vote we have been awarded‘Sainsbury’s Charity of the Year’ in partnership withtheir Wrexham store. We would like to express ourgratitude to everyone who supported us by votingeither online or in store. Everyone is looking forwardto working with Sainsbury's to raise funds for ourLeisure Centre!FREE FAMILY FUN SWIMMINGOn September 16th & October 14th we will beholding ‘Free Family Fun Swims’ for local residentsfrom 6pm – 7.30pm. To find out more email uson info@plas-madoc.com or call 01978 821600.We’ve got your summer sorted!We have something for everyone on this summer atPlas Madoc Leisure Centre! Join us in the pool forour ‘Floats & Rafts’ and ‘Pirate Ship & Jet Skis’sessions or have ago on our climbing wall followedby a free swim! For more information visit ourwebsite at www.plas-madoc.com or contact us viaemail on info@plas-madoc.com or call 01978821600.

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CEFN MAWRHISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Society is on its summerbreak. We will be returning for ournext meeting on Friday 30September when we will bewelcoming Mr. Alister Williamswho will speak on 'Who wasJones? — a Tale of WelshSurnames' in the GeorgeEdwards Hall, Cefn Mawr at 7pm.Members free, non-members andguests £2 payable at the door.

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Paypoint LottoYour Local General Stores Off Licence

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Open 6.30am to 9pm7 days a week

Tel 01978 810985

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Our Services All aspects of plumbing work

undertaken Boiler breakdowns Wood Burning Stoves Emergency Callouts

CEFN MAWR COMMUNITY SOCIAL CLUB(THE LEGION) open Saturday from 11am to 3pmand 7pm to 11pm, Sunday open from 12 noon to11pm. Bingo nights Tues, Sat & Sun from 8.30pm.Open to all, call 01978 821345 for more informationabout the clubs events and activities Bookingswelcome.FLEXSYS COMMUNITY HALLThursday Bingo in the lounge from 7.30 to10pm, admission 30p, with a Snowball eachsession. Admission free, all welcome. See ourFacebook page Mike Flexsys Hall Bithell forevents including live football. We now have our 5star food hygiene rating and are selling hot snackspies, wraps and burgers prices start from £1. Ouractivities are open to all; Snooker room, Darts andDominoes, Function room available, Main Hallsuitable for children’s parties with room for bouncycastle, anyone wanting to contact us please noteour new phone number is 01978 812738AIR PRODUCTS CLUBLive Entertainment in the Club Lounge everyFriday and Saturday. Bingo on Friday andSunday with 3 Jackpots in the Concert Hall at8.30pm. Wednesday Line Dancing with Jeff from7.30pm Tuesday The Club is open for bookings call01978 820471 for information about our events. Vis-it our Facebook page Acrefair Club (Air Products)for details of live football and events.CEFN DRUIDS CLUBEvery Monday night is Bingo Night at 7.30pm, thereare 12 Houses including Fliers all with cash prizesranging from £3 to £85+. Free admission, bar, teaand coffee also available. Druids Goldmine is £5 permonth with the chance to win £1000 call the Clubon 01978 810287.for information.THE QUEENS HOTEL

Open allday from 12 noon. Various sports on TV. Livemusic nights. We now offer Bed & Breakfast pleasecall for more information on 01978 469889

Rowlands PharmacyMedical Hall, Crane Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AD

Phone 01978 822600Opening Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and 2 to 6pm

Saturday 9am to 1pm.

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CEFN MAWR LIBRARY

Izzy, Ben and Shannon who came toour book folding session here in theLibrary recently. They had a choice ofmaking a hedgehog, tea cup, fairyhouse or a birdcage.Adult Reading Group - we hold amonthly reading group that meets everyfour weeks, Our next meeting will beMonday 22nd August at 2pm, we willbe discussing ‘I am Malala’ by MalalaYousafzai . If Then the next meetingwill be Monday 19th September, wewill be discussing ‘Eeny Meeny’ by M JArlidge. Contact the library if you wouldlike to come along for a light hearteddiscussion of the chosen book with abrew!Every Wednesday we have Citizens Advice & One Stop Shop drop in. Free independent, impartial,confidential advice on any topic. Benefits checks and Debt service from 1.30 to 4.30pmKnit and Natter Group We also have a knit and natter group which also meet every Wednesday, comealong and share your knitting and crochet skills with others, swap patterns and designs. No need to book,just bring your knitting. All levels of knitters welcome, as long as you can natter! Knitters meet 2-4pmSummer Reading Challenge!! There is still time to sign up to this if you haven’t already. This year’ssummer reading challenge is The Big Friendly Read to celebrate the 100th year of Roald Dahls birth chil-dren will get stickers, goodies a certificate and medal if they complete the challenge by reading a total of 6books during the summer holidays. contact the library to find out more about the challenge.Summer Craft session. Friday 19th August 3-4pm suitable for ages 4+. Free but please book.We offer: Large print books, DVDs, Talking Books, Internet & e-mail access, Request Services, Lo-cal Study Resources, free e-books & e-audio books, ICT taster sessions, Wheelchair access, Photocopy-ing , Baby changing and Toilet facilities.Library regular opening hours: Mon 1 to 5.30pm, Tues CLOSED, Wed 1 to 5.30pm. Thurs 1 to5.30pm, Fri 9am to 5.30pm.For information please call us on 01978 820938 or email: cefnmawr.library@wrexham.gov.uk

CEFN MAWR FLYING START PLAYGROUPChildren recently went out for an enjoyable afternoon out in TyMawr Country Park were loads of activities were organised.They enjoyed tractor rides, puppet show, dancing, stories andcrafts to name a few. They also sampled some of the goodiesTesco Community Champion Vicky Bolton had bought down aspart of the fruit sampling and healthy eating project.

See photo on next page

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BLACK LION NEWBRIDGEAll Sky Sports shown here

Tel 07706 513070Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7pm to midnightClosed Wednesday except for events

Friday 4pm to 1.30amSaturday 11.30am to 1.30am

Sunday 12 noon to 12 midnightCheck Facebook for our Special Nights

Fresh Baps and Pork Piesavailable at weekends

MOTORCYCLE SOSOFFERS

Servicing & RepairsAll Makes & Models

MOT Preparation & TestingSupply and fit tyres, batteries and brakes

Used bikes bought and soldWe Pick Up Repair & Deliver on request

01978 820752 / 07967 407608

See our web pagewww.motorcyclesos.co.uk

Waterloo TowerNewbridgeWrexham

Your BikeIs Our Passion

CEFN MAWR PLAYGROUPThe Activity Centre, Bro Gwilym,Cefn Mawr.We provide the following

Daycare from age two Playgroup Plus and Early Entitlement

We have spaces for playgroup and day care. Wewelcome viewing by appointment. If parents haveany ideas, feedback, comments or complaints weare always here and want to work closely withyou. Just write, text, call or speak to us Phone07980 754604 or email cefnplaygroup@gmail.com

A selection of the fruit and vegetables ready for theCefn Mawr Flying Start children to sample at TyMawr where they had a fruit tasting and healthyeating session with Vicky Bolton Tesco Cefn MawrCommunity Champion.

Dentures RepairedBy a Qualified Dental Technician registered with

the GDC (General Dental Council

Peter HarlingMob: 07712 894479Tel: 01691 770477

1 Hour Service,Weekend & Evening repairs possible

K2 Ceramic Studio, Glyn Wylfa House,

NASTY SUMMER PLANTDo you have this plant in your garden or near yourhouse? This plant is poisonous to horses, cows,sheep and more importantly humans, you may havethis plant in your garden, your child may think it's apretty flower and touch or pick it, and could thencome out in a nasty, itchy rash all over there body.We need to rid this plant as it is about to die off andrelease its seed ready for next year. If you needmore information please google it. For now let's getgloves on and remove it, burn it or take it to therecycle centre in Plas Madoc. Let's wage war onRagwort Latin name (Senecio Jacobaea).

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Lifestyle Family Portraits

Crane Street, Cefn MawrLL14 3ABTelephone 01978 4421543gemmaparry@yahoo.co.uk

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

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

washers, cookers, lighting & more!

Find us atwww.euronics.co.uk

and click on ‘find store’

Crane Street,

Cefn Mawr,

Email us: fastcash4clothes@gmail.com

OPENING HOURSWe pay cash for your unwantedclothes, shoes, jewellery, CDs,DVDs, vinyl records, computer

console games and more!We are available for drop-offs,

call us to arrange“Your items go on to be used again,

they are not shredded for rags”

Opening TimesMonday: 10am-4pmTuesday: 10am-4pmWednesday: ClosedThursday: 10am-4pmFriday: 10am-4pmSaturday: Call for hoursSunday: Closed

Call us on: 07581 582685

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Offering a wide range ofbeauty treatments

Please contact us on07498 727816Or email us onVanity8nailsandbeauty@outlook.com

to arrange an appointment.8 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr, LL14 3AB

Matt’s BARBER SHOPOPENING TIMES:

Tues - Fri 9.00am - 7.00pmSat 7.30am - 1.00pm

Tel: 01978 812000Victoria House, Crane Street, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

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CRAIG ROBERTS

CRANE STREET, CEFN MAWRLL14 3AB Tel: 01978 824 634

Local Welsh Lamb Beef and Pork.All traceable back to the farm.PGI approved butchers for welsh beef & lamb.Low Fat Sausages & Home Cured BaconSummer BBQ packs available

Free delivery available within 7 miles of Cefn Mawr.Milk, Johnstown Bakery Bread & Cakes fresh daily

Look out for our Deal of the WeekOPEN

Mon 8am to 1pm, Tues 8.30am to 5pmWed 8.30am to 1pm, Thurs / Fri 8am to 5pm

Sat 8am to 2pme: crobertsbutchers@gmail.com

See our FB page for Weekly Specials & Offers.

CEFNMAWROUR HISTORICVILLAGE IS

OPEN FOR SHOPPING & BUSINESS

THINK LOCAL SHOP LOCAL USE YOUR LOCAL

BUSINESSES & SERVICESFree parking on

Crane St car park

Black Ops TattooingTel 01978 823 946

OPEN

Sunday 1pm to 6pmMonday to Thursday 11am to7pmEvery style of tattooing catered for and at anaffordable price. Bring a design, use one of ourcollection or have one drawn up just for you.Free Wi Fi for customers.16 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AB

Frames made to Measure

Gifts for All Occasions

Fri 9.30 - 4.30pmSat 9.30am to 12.30pm

with over 13 years salon experienceLate evening appointments available

Pensioner Discount 20% off on WednesdaysTo book an appointment

please call or text 07975 540059 or find us on Facebook.

8 Crane Street Cefn Mawr LL14 3AB

Cut & Blow Dry £23.00Wet Cut £15.00Blow Dry £13.00Hair Up £23.00

Root Touch Up £23.00Full Head Foils £38.00Half Head Foils £28.00

Parting Foils £18.00

01978 824402

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BROWNIES 1st Rhosymedre Brownies havespaces available for girls aged 7-9, we are back atYsgol Cefn Mawr, Plas Kynaston Lane on Thursdaynights during term time from 6.15 to 7.45 pm, costis £2.00 per night. For more information please callTracy on 01978 820686

CLWYD FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY PRESENTSA Course for Beginners of Family History.

Are you starting out on your Family HistoryJourney? Do you need help and guidance? Thenyou are Invited to the following talks at ClwydFamily History Society, Well Street, Cefn Mawr.We are just by Lad’s ‘n Dad’s with excellentparking or if coming by bus the Nos 2, 2A, 2C allstop just by us. All talks commence at 2pm.Monday 28 September First steps and recordkeeping, how to get that vital information aboutyour family. Types of records.Monday 3 October Civil Registration, Births,Marriages and Death records. How to obtaincertificates.Monday 10 October Census Records. Crossreferencing with other records.Monday 24 October Other 18th and 19th Centurysources of information including Wills, TradeDirectories and more.Monday 31 October Parish Records, where tofind them. Changing Parish boundaries. ChurchRecords and changing Welsh names.Monday 7 November A brief look at olderrecords in Aberystwyth and Kew Course review andhow to overcome some common problemsThere is a charge of £5 per session which willinclude tea and biscuits. Printed notes will beavailable for an additional cost of £1. If you areinterested can you please contact Clive Weed on01244 547373 by Monday 19 September 2016 tobook your place.

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

(Next to Lad’s ‘n Dad’s & The Little Kitchen)

Phone: 01978 814924OPENTuesdays - 10am. to 7pm.Thursdays - 10am. to 4pm.Saturdays - 10am. to 2pm.Free Parking, Disabled AccessBuses 2, 2A and 2C stop just bythe Centre.

CEFN MAWR AND DISTRICT MUSEUMThe Museum's special exhibition for the months ofMay and June were 'The Churches and Chapels ofCefn'. Our exhibition for July and August, is focusedon 'The Cefn Chronicle', for many years the localpaper of the area, and the printing press whichproduced it.We are fortunate to have a wide range of books,photos and artefacts in our museum collection, andthese are on display in our exhibition space.We recently hosted a visitor stall at the RuabonFete, and visited Llys y Graig in Rhosymedre inJuly with our Museum in a Box, a selection of ourartefacts, photos and documents.We were delighted to welcome Susan Elan Jones,our MP, when she came to visit the Museum re-cently. We also had our oldest visitor, Mrs Rhian-non Grey Davies, who is 100 years old!Our Facebook page continues to stimulate interestand responses, and we still provide an Object ofthe Week to share the Museum contents with thewider community. We can be found on Facebook at'Cefn Mawr and District Museum'. We also nowhave a phone number: 07972 528626.The Museum is a partnership between Cefn MawrHistorical Society and the Cefn Community Council.Our opening hours are Monday's, Wednesdays andFridays, as well as the second Saturday of themonth, all from 1000-1230. Admission is free andcar parking space is available in the car park at therear of the George Edwards Hall, Well Street, CefnMawr. We look forward to seeing you shortly.

Look at our latest addition to our Sommeexhibition — a mural put together by the childrenof Rhosymedre School to mark the centenary ofthe great battle. Now it has been passed on tothe Museum, and is well worth a trip to see,along with our other Somme exhibits

CADW’S OPEN DOORSSaturday 17th September &Saturday 24th September

Clwyd Family History Society will beopening its doors to the general public

between 10am and 4pm. This is anopportunity to see the centre and what thesociety can offer people who are interested

in researching their family history.The event is being held in conjunction withCadw's Open Doors: www.cadw.gov.wales

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TOWNSCAPE HERITAGE INITITIVE This year has seen some significant alterations to severalbuildings within the village, most notably on Well Street and at Plas Kynaston. On Well Street, the THI hasgrant funded the refurbishment of 4 prominent buildings and since the last report in April we are pleased toreport that works to all 4 buildings are now nearing final completion. The works to 29 Well Street, DevaHouse, Belgravia House and Bank Buildings have substantially transformed their appearance throughcareful repair and authentic reinstatement of traditional and historic architectural features including shopfronts, windows, doors and decorative details. These features often add significantly to the specialcharacter and appearance of each building and enhance the wider streetscape.

Plas Kynaston the work is still is progressing onthe hall which so far has seen the reinstatementof the original roof construction with hipped roofsover the bays and reintroduction of lost dormerwindows. A hard and damaging cement render hasbeen removed from the front elevation andreplaced with a traditional lime render and soonwork will commence to reinstate lime plasterfinishes and joinery features to the buildinginterior. Repairs are also planned to the mainstaircase which is a particular feature of interestwithin the property. It is anticipated that works torepair and convert the property to 6 apartmentswill be completed by early autumn.’

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CHURCH NOTICES

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 7.00pmHoly Cross House, Llangollen every first Thursday

of the month prayer group meeting at 7pmSt Mary’s, Ruabon every second Wednesday of

the month, shared evening prayer at 6pmSt Mary’s, Ruabon every first Saturday of the month,

shared |Coffee Morning 10-12.For weddings, baptisms, confessions in

Chirk, Llangollen, Ruabon call Fr Moses Amune,01978821568 or

email: moscolo2002@yahoo.co.uk

METHODIST CHURCH,CHAPEL STREET, RHOSYMEDRE.

All Are Welcome!Regular Sunday Service: 11am

Family Service on the 4th Sunday of the monthSocial Events are Published locally

ST JOHNS CHURCH RHOSYMEDREOur regular services are

Sunday Morning 11am Holy EucharistOur Family Service on First Sunday each month.Informal Morning Prayers at 10am on Wednesday

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

service and we can book the date.For weddings please ring the vicar to arrange

an appointment on 01978 824087St Mary’s Bell Ringers practice weekly and ring for

weddings when requested. Details fromGordon Richardson:

gordon@richardson1502.fsnet.co.uk.

Cefn Mawr Christian Fellowshipis a gathering of local Christians from avariety of churches - ALL are welcome!

We meet every Thursday to learn from the Bibletogether, usually in the CRNCA Centre -

the Old Canteen - on Bro Gwilymfrom 7.30 - 9.30pm. Cuppa from 7.15pm.

If you are following Jesus,or want to learn more about him,

you are welcome to join us!You can contact us on

01978 810761 or 01978 824785

building a bridgebetween

church and community

1st Trevor Scouts 07939 476208Acrefair Brownies 01978 821601

01978 821562Acrefair Mothers & Toddlers 01978 810242Acrefair Youth Football Club 01978 812109CRNCA (Cefn Rhosymedre & Newbridge

01978 821515CRNCA/Cefn Wide Lunch Club 01978 821515CRNCA Eco Team/Tidy Wales 07531 310335CRNCA Gardening Club 01978 821515CRNCA Heritage Trail Group 07531 310335Cefn Changing Seasons 50+ Club 01978 821515

01978 810761 or01978 824785Cefn United Football 07791 707594Cefn Mawr Historical Society 01978 823380Cefn Mawr Playgroup 01978 821515Cefn Wide Tenants & Residents Ass. 01978 823603Crazy Tots Parent & Toddlers 01978 813914

— 01978 821515DanceZone 01978 824055 or 07903597093Friends of Ty Mawr 01978 822780Kiddies World 01978 810242

01978 822505Llangollen Maelor Angling Club 01978 820608Maelor Boxing Club 01978 823551Plas Kynaston Canal Group 07796 260666

07784 366197Plas Madoc Opportunity Centre 01978 813910Play Project 01978 813912Rainbows Group for Girls 01978 823395.

01978 812786The Circle of Spiritual Friendship 07791 709883The Fron Male Voice Choir 01978 845048TOCRA Top of Cefn Residents Ass. 01978 823107

01978 824411Ty Mawr Junior Rangers 01978 822780

01978 822780Ty Mawr Spinning group 01978 711941VIP - Visually Impaired Club 07923 688638Wrexham Disability Football Club 07784 366197

01978 813918

Cllr David TaylorCouncillor for Cefn WardYou can contact me at thePost Office or e-mail me atdavid.taylor@wrexham.gov.uk

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INVEST LOCAL PLAS MADOC -FUN AT THE FAIR TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PLAS MADOCInvest Local Plas Madoc held its first community event in July. The group put on a funday with a fair at the Opportunities Centre, and as tenants and residents bought theirwristbands (£2 adult, £1 child) they were asked about what is important to them in theircommunity, and if they'd like to get a bit more involved in the programme. Invest LocalOfficer for Plas Madoc Gwen Thirsk said: “We asked people about what it’s like living inPlas Madoc – what’s good about it, what could improve life, and what’s important tothem and their families.” The event was a great success and we've managed to speak to about 800 peoplebecause of it!Invest Local is a new programme, givingpeople in 13 communities across Wales thechance to choose their priorities for theirlocal community. Funded by Big Lottery, thereis £1 million available over 10 years. Seewww.bct.wales for more info.WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?After the fair, we'll look at what residentsand tenants said about living in Plas Madocand what’s important to them. We need tomake sure that as many people as possiblefrom the community are involved, so we’ll bespeaking to lots of different people and groupsabout this over the coming months.The next stage will be to develop a plan forthe local area, identifying projects andpriorities for spending the £1million in PlasMadoc over the next 10 years.

Our next event is a Tea Dance to beheld on Wednesday 31st

August at 2-4pm at Plas MadocLeisure Centre.We would love to see you there!ABOUT THE GROUP AND HOWTO GET INVOLVED:There are 9 of us in theInvest Local group so far - and we'rekeen for there to be more of us!Almost all of us live in PlasMadoc (and if not we used to andnow work and/or volunteer here).The one big thing we have incommon is that we are allpassionate about Plas Madoc! If youfancy joining us for a cuppa oneWednesday come along for 10amto the Splash Magic cafe. You canalso get in touch via the Facebookpage 'Invest Local Plas Madoc' or

contact Gwen Thirsk on gwen.thirsk@bct.wales or07736158829.WCBC’S PLAS MADOC ESTATE OFFICE

Is open for the payment ofRent, Council Tax

and all other council invoices.Open

Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.30pmand Friday 9am to 4pm.

For more information please call 01978 813000.

To advertise in the Community News, distributedaround Acrefair, Cefn Mawr, Newbridge,

Plas Madoc, Rhosymedre,Tesco Cefn Mawr Store & local shops

Please call Tyger on01978 823603 or 07831 542 872 or email:

commnitynews@tygertactics.comBusiness card size £10 per advert,£20 double size,

other sizes available, ask about inserts/leaflets..Please send you news and photos tocommunitynews@tygertactics.com

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USEFUL NUMBERSCefn Community Council 01978 821298EnvironmentWCBC 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 01978 364639CALL - Community Advice & Listening Line0800 132 737Community Fire Safety 01745 352693Consumer Direct Wales 08454 04 05 06Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111Dementia Help Line 0808 808 2235DAN 24/7 Drug & Alcohol Help Line0808 808 2234Floodline 0845 9881188Home Fire Safety Checks 0800 169 1234National Drugs Helpline 0800 776600RNIB 020 73881 266Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline0808 8010800Wrexham Care & Repair 01978 268120Wrexham Credit Union 01978 266843Wrexham Dog Warden 01978 298989Dog Warden — Out of Hours 01978 292055.Acorn Kennels 01948 662931Wrexham Family Information Services01978 292094Wrexham Maelor Hospital 01978 291100

Never pay more for yourbranded shopIf it’s cheaper at Asda,Morison's or Sainsbury’swe’ll take the money offyour bill.Our Brand Guarantee issimple – if your branded shop

is ever cheaper elsewhere, we will instantly takeyour money off at the till. (At least one purchasedproduct must be branded). We check prices,including promotions at Asda, Morrison's andSainsbury’s. It means you can check out with totalconfidence, there and then.

NO VOUCHERS, NO WAITING ANDNO WONDERING whether you could have got abetter deal elsewhere.Please talk to our colleagues in the store for furtherinformation. All receipts can be checked atwww.tesco.com/brandguaranteeAt Cefn Mawr, we alwayswelcome feedback from ourcustomers and local com-munity – please feel free totalk to me and my team instore or fill out the survey atwww.tescoviews.comThank you from all of us at Cefn Mawr.

TFS Bui ldersStonework & GroundworkSpecialists in Build andSupply of Cefn Sandstoneas used in the Aqueduct

For availability and costs

Please Call 07930 348299

T HODKINSONPlant Hi re &

Groundworks Contractor

Tel /Fax 01978 823723Mobi le 07831 432196

Talgarreg,High Street

Cefn Mawr, Wrexham

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Ysgol RhiwabonYear 11 Personal Profile Ceremonywas held on June 23 with the promfollowing the ceremony at the LlyndirHall Hotel. The Year 11 students metat the school, with just over 300parents and family members waitingto greet them where they had plentyof time for photographs in the immaculate schoolgrounds. The Personal Profile Ceremony washosted by Mrs Ffion Paull, Lead Learner for Year11, with the Profiles presented by the Chair ofGovernors, Mrs Linda Davies and Headteacher, MrsMelanie Ferron-Evans.

YSGOL CEFN MAWRWe had a great day at the CrusadersCup Grand Finals Day in July. Thegirls did amazingly well. They wonthe Crusaders Cup! They played fourgames in the morning coming secondin their pool. In the semi final we

played Ysgol Derwen from Flintshire.It was scoreless after 10 mins we played anadditional 10 mins and still no score, then playedanother 5 minutes with a player less on each sideand still scoreless. So we had a coin toss and wewon the coin toss. Both teams playing to such ahigh standard that the defence wouldn't let a try in.We then beat Ysgol Plas Coch 2 tries to 1 in thefinal. Resulting in the girls being named the besttouch rugby team in Wrexham and Flintshire. Theydid so well!There is a nice article on the Wales Rugby Leaguewebsite and we had a letter published in theWrexham Leader and Rugby League Weekly. ITVWales want to film the girls team training at schoolin September for a news item. We have contactedlocal companies for potential sponsorship for a newkits and Kronospan have replied so far. The boysunfortunately didn't make it to the semi final,however Kos Jones won Man of Steel - The bestboy player of the tournament.

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CRNCA ACTIVITY CENTRE MAKEOVERTHANKS TO WREN FUNDING

All of you in the community who have used, passed by, or have heard ofus may know we were successful with our bid for a £50,000Environmental grant from WREN,’s FCC Community Action Fund, thishas enabled us get the single brick walled building some much neededexternal wall insulation and a new insulated roof over the summer.Mrs Hazel Rattley, CRNCA Chair said ‘It’s great to see our vision for thisvital community facility becoming a reality. This building was in dire need

of a new roof and insulation for warmth. We are extremely grateful for the funding WREN has given us andwe will be holding an open day for the public to see what has been achieved’.Meleri Jones WREN Grant Manager said ‘We look forward to the project taking shape. The project willmake a big difference to users, especially in the winter months when the building has been so cold it had toclose’.CRNCA wish to thank all the community for their understanding during this disruptive phase especially thebuilding users who have showed great patience and understanding, and the young people who havelooked after things whilst work has been carried out. We just have one request—can the person who tookthe big lock off our car park gate please return it, thank you. Below are some photos of the work inprogress.

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Crane Street,Cefn Mawr,LL14 3AB

Tel: 01978 821863Beko Black 7kg 1200 spinWashing Machine £249.99

Find us at www.euronics.co.ukand click on ‘find store’

Tree felling

Deadwood removal Dangerous trees made safe or removed

General tree care and advice

For a free quote and advice call Glyn today!

01978 46951607968 849577

5 million public liability insuranceNPTC, LANTRA and city and guildsAll work done to a high standard

CRNCA SUMMER PLAY SCHEMEOur summer play scheme basedat the Activity Centre is runningthrough August for all 8-15 yearolds in local area This scheme hasbeen funded by TFS Builders a

local firm, thank you for your support.LUNCH CLUB we took a little break during theholidays and ran every two weeks but are now backto weekly sessions anyone wishing to book a placeplease ring 07531310335. The lunch is £3 andincludes two courses plus hot drink and is open toanyone 50+ in the local communities of Cefn Mawr.Places are limited so booking essential.YOUTH CLUB This will be on Wednesdayevenings 6.30-8.30pm and is in partnership withWCBC youth serviceCHANGING SEASONS CLUB This is a 50+ cluband is open 12.30 to 2.30pm every Tuesday comealong and see what goes on, crafts, baking,outings, etic YOU decide, small subs apply.CRNCA BBQWe are having a community BBQ at the centre onAUGUST 24th at 11am -2.30pm Come along andsee how the work progressed Grab yourselves ahotdog and drink. See what the building has to offerEnjoy our stalls & raffle. Have a chat with us onwhat next, and any ideas you have.SPONSORED WALK 28th August 10am approx.Members of the Association will be undertaking asponsored walk along the heritage canal from theHorseshoe Falls the Gledrid Bridge 11 miles!Monies raised will help match fund the next phaseof improvements the lighting & heating systems forthe Activity Centre Please help keep this buildingas a true community hub by sponsoring the walkersand their effort on the community’s behalf.Keep in touch with what is happening in the CefnMawr Activity Centre by liking us on Facebook: ourpage is Cefn Mawr, Rhosymedre and NewbridgeCommunity Association

THE CIRCLE OF SPIRITUAL FRIENDSHIPMeetings every Monday at7.30pm in Air Products Club,Acrefair LL14 3TS with a GuestMedium. Everyone welcome£3.50 on door.Open circle every Wednesday at

The Circle of Spiritual Friendship Shop, CraneStreet, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AB (next to FestivalFireworks) at 7.30pm. This is a developmentgroup we teach people to develop their psychicskills, each of these nights the entrance fee is£3.50 payable at door. Everyone welcome, ReikiAttunements for more information please ring07791 709883 and follow us on Facebook fordetail of our weekly Guest Mediums and specialevents.

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P K C G R O U P U P D A T E

A successful meeting was held in the Holly Bush Inn on the 7th of July where other groups and externalorganisations were invited to join us in the drive to regenerate the economy of the Cefn & Cefn Mawr. CefnMawr is a post industrial community and according to WCBC has the highest unemployment in the county ofWrexham. This may be be further aggravated when commercial rates are reintroduced as planned by the localauthority which could turn our community into a ghost town as more shops are forced into closure.

Therefore to head off further recession and depression in our community we are trying to get Cefn Mawrestablished on the tourist map. To provide a practical first step for this we have applied for over half a millionpounds in grant funding to reconnect Cefn Mawr to the Aqueduct. This first step consists of four main parts, (1)Opening up Windborne Gate parking for direct access to the aqueduct. This gives us a large capacity main park-ing area which is an equal distance to the aqueduct as it is to Cefn Mawr. A simple “YOU ARE HERE” signwill then point in one direction for the aqueduct and in the other for Cefn Mawr. (2) Jessop’s Tramway, this in-volves opening up 300mts of what was “Oily Works Road” through the former Monsanto Works. Horse drawnhackney carriages will then be able to operate between Cefn Mawr, the aqueduct and WBG parking bringingpeople into our community as well as visiting the aqueduct. (3) Reopening the Ebenezer as an Arts and VisitorCentre for the Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site. This will then give us a major tourist attraction at the centre ofour community encouraging people to come. This would be linked in to a Cartographic Museum in the HollyBush Inn and the Cefn Community Museum in the George Edwards Hall. (4) Large main road brown & whiteTourist Information Signs telling people where Cefn Mawr is. Cefn Mawr is the most poorly signed communityin the whole of the WHS corridor and has been excluded or misrepresented on the majority of tourist infor-mation guidance. To date we have raised £20K and will have a total of 50K to put against the larger grant fund-ing bids if WCBC will work with us. We have submitted bids for a second time and arecompeting against other major groups sponsored by local authorities in Wales, and there is no guarantee that wewill get though, but we are trying. If we are successful we will try to ensure that all construction work etc. goesto local firms and contractors to provide more practical help with our local economy. If we are successful ingetting through to the second stage of the grant funding process we will need as much local support as you cangive us and we will let you know accordingly. If you would like to know more or want to join in please callround to the Holly Bush Inn and we will be glad to see you there.

www.pkcgroup.wales

Holly Bush Inn, Cefn Square, Cefn Mawr, Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site,LL14 3AE