* A plant sale is being held outside Llangollen Town Hall today (Monday) in aid of the Mayor's charity fund, which is raising money to give local young people the chance to do things they would usually not be able to afford to do. Helping out on the stall is Olivia who says the sale will go on until all the plants are sold.
North Wales Police posted on Facebook around 8.25this morning (Monday):
Passengers are being invited to enjoy a "spectacular" afternoon tea experience aboard the Llangollen and Corwen Railway - with extra dates now added after every service so far has sold out.
The railway’s popular Afternoon Dee services combine a luxurious traditional cream tea with a full line return journey through the breathtaking Dee Valley - travelling through the historic Berwyn Tunnel, alongside the enchanting River Dee.
Listening to customer demand, the railway has now added additional dates, including Sunday May 24 at 12.20pm with more to come.
Guests enjoy reserved seating aboard a steam train while indulging in a freshly prepared Afternoon Tea featuring:
Adding to the luxurious experience, customers can also upgrade their booking to include a glass of Prosecco.
Jordan Edge, Catering Manager at the railway, said: “The response to our Afternoon Tea services has been incredible. Every date we have released so far has sold out, and we have had constant requests from customers asking us to add more.
"This really is unlike any other Afternoon Tea experience. Guests can relax in one of our heritage carriages, enjoy freshly baked scones and a luxurious cream tea, while travelling through some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain. From passing through the Berwyn Tunnel to following the beautiful River Dee all the way from Llangollen to Corwen, it is a truly unforgettable journey.
“Stopping at our award-winning Glyndyfrdwy Station adds another special touch, and with the option to upgrade to Prosecco, it really is the perfect treat for birthdays, celebrations, anniversaries - or simply a relaxing afternoon with family and friends. The Afternoon Dee is an experience to savour and a memory to treasure.”
The railway says demand remains exceptionally high and early booking is strongly recommended.
* Running dates for the Afternoon Dee services are: May 17 and 24; June 21; July 26; August 16 and September 13.
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To mark its 80th anniversary year Llangollen Twenty Club - established 1946 - says it is keen to stage a classic from that era as part of the celebrations.
It has therefore organised two read-throughs of the potential scripts before making the final decision on exactly which play makes it to the stage as its November production.
The first of the read-throughs, which are open to anyone interested who can just turn up on the night, is the Agatha Christie drama And Then There Were None, which takes place at Llangollen RAFA Club this Tuesday, starting at 7.30m.
A club spokesperson said: "We’re also looking to recruit new members, whether as actors, or to assist behind the scenes with set building, costumes, stage management, or committee roles. Anyone interested in getting involved in any capacity would be very welcome."
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* One of a series pictures taken by llanblogger’s source showing the dirty foam collecting on rocks in the river.
Complaints about the poor quality of water in the River Dee in Llangollen are being investigated by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.
Claims about pollution of the waterway, which is popular with everyone from kayakers and white water rafters to people swimming on warm days, have been made by a person llanblogger considers a reliable source well acquainted with the situation but who wishes to remain anonymous.
The claims are that:
* There is evidence of some form of pollutant coming from
upstream of the Horseshoe Falls.
* There is a type of dirty foam collecting in eddies of
water and on rocks in various parts of the white water section of the river as it
flows through the town
* A number of kayakers have become sick in the past 2-3 weeks with serious gastro-intestinal problems. llanblogger's source says they personally know of over 20 cases but add that there was an increase in cases noted following the recent Dee Fest kayak festival over the weekend of April 25-26.
* That pollution could have an impact on the local tourist industry and the health of children swimming in the river on sunny days.
* There could be an ecological impact on fish in the river whose
population is already said to be struggling
llanblogger sought official reaction to the claims from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.
Philip Barrett, Senior Officer, Denbighshire Environment Team at NRW said on Friday: “Improving water quality for people and wildlife is an important part of the work that we do.
“We received multiple reports of a suspected pollution incident on the River Dee around Llangollen on April 27. Following these initial reports, our officers attended on the day to take samples and to initiate an investigation.
“Further suspected pollution reports have been received today (Friday May 8) and our officers are on site again to take further samples and to continue the work to trace the potential sources.
"We are aware of a misconnection which has been raised with Denbighshire County Council. We are also in contact with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water who are also investigating the issue further. We will continue to work with them to ensure a solution is found.
“Our investigations are continuing. Thank you to everyone who reported this to our incident line – your reports help us respond quickly. If you spot any further issues, please report it to us 24/7 using our online form, or call our incident line on 0300 065 3000."
And a spokesperson for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water said: "We are working with NRW and the local council to investigate misconnections in Llangollen.
"Misconnections are when a private wastewater pipe is connected to the incorrect surface water drainage network, usually unknowingly. This can result in wastewater going directly into streams and rivers. You can learn more on how to spot misconnections on our website.
"It is important to note our storm overflows in Llangollen did not spill in April."
Churches in Llangollen will be fundraising for Christian Aid this coming week, May 10th -16th.
A special service is being held in Llangollen Methodist Church tomorrow (Sunday) at 11am to which all are welcome.
On Tuesday May 12 Cytûn will be hosting the coffee morning in the Memorial Hall in Market Street, from 10am, for Christian Aid.
A spokesperson for the organisers said: "Please come along and support this worthy cause."
