Town Council offers local groups cash boosts up to £2,000

* Llangollen Eisteddfod received £2,000 from the Town Council for its general funds. 

Llangollen Town Council is offering local groups a cash boost of up to £2,000.

The council's annual Community Grant scheme, which is administered by its Management and Establishment Committee, is now open for the new financial year.

And community groups and organisations can apply for up to £2,000 towards their project. 

A council spokesperson said: "To meet the eligibility criteria, projects must fulfil at least one of a list of themes and if a project covers more than one of these themes it has a much stronger case for support."

The themes are: 

• Promoting environmental and cultural diversity.

• Food growing, planting and promotion.

• Reducing, reusing, and recycling

• Supporting children and young people.

• Supporting music, culture and the arts.

Schemes which have benefitted from the same scheme is previous years include Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod which picked up £2,000 towards its general funds, New Dot Cinema which received £2,000 to help pay for a re-start and Llangollen Youth Football which got to £1,000 for its awards night celebration. 

* For an application form, please email: townclerk@llangollentowncouncil.gov.uk

* New Dot Cinema received £2,000 to help pay for its re-start.

* There was a £1,000 for Llangollen Youth Football Club. 

MP to attend latest meeting of town's prostate cancer support group

* The logo of the Tackle Prostate Cancer UK charity.

This Wednesday (April 15) Llangollen Prostate Support Group is welcoming a representative of Tackle Prostate UK charity and local MP Becky Gittins to its meeting, which takes place at the Hand Hotel at 2pm.

A group member said: "Come and add your support for PSA testing to be available for all men."

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Seventeen days of roadworks start on Abbey Road

Seventeen days of major roadworks on Abbey Road, Llangollen have started this morning (Monday).

The key A542 route, from Oakleigh to the bridge junction, is being resurfaced until Thursday April 30. Traffic signals are in operation near Tan y Ddol at one end and the entrance to the Pavilion car park at the other. 

The council says there will be convoy working in operation.

The work is part of a programme by the county's Strategic Highways team.

Operatic's Bake Off show is almost oven ready

With just the last few rehearsals remaining, Llangollen Operatic Society are busy putting the final touches to their production of The Great British Bake Off.

The make-believe bakers will be creating stunning masterpieces to impress the judges and avoid elimination is this fast-moving take on the popular, long-running TV show, which the society says it is proud to be be premiering in North Wales.

The tasty musical takes to the Town Hall stage from Wednesday April 22 through to Saturday April 25 with a 2pm matinee on the Saturday.

* Tickets are still available online at https://www.ticketsource.com/llangollenoperaticsociety or to pick up in Llangollen at the Tourist Information Centre, Llangollen Oggie Shop and Fine Foods or Solitaire Jewellers.

Disappointed tourist highlights littering at Horseshoe Falls

* The picture of litter at the Horseshoe Falls accompanying the story.

The scourge of littering has been highlighted by a visitor disappointed by what she found at the Horseshoe Falls. Claire Thomas, from South Wales, was touring the county on bike and was keen to visit the famous Llangollen attraction.

* To see the full story in the Daily Post, go to: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/sad-state-iconic-north-wales-33749667

Wales Comic Con returns to Llangollen this August

Wales Comic Con returns to Llangollen Pavilion this summer, on August 15 and 6, bringing a full weekend of film, television, gaming, anime and pop culture.

Following its successful return to Llangollen last year and just a few weeks ago, the event continues to grow, with this summer's edition expanding into a more open, festival-style experience — making greater use of the venue’s outdoor space while retaining the core Comic Con experience fans expect.

With nearly 20 years of history and previous events attracting over 20,000 attendees across a single weekend, Wales Comic Con has become one of Europe’s leading fan conventions and a destination event for fans travelling from across the UK and beyond.

Organisers say the August event will feature celebrity guests, autograph sessions, professional photo opportunities, live panels, cosplay showcases, gaming areas, family-friendly activities, and a wide range of traders and attractions.

Guest announcements will be revealed in the coming weeks, with a mix of international talent, first-time UK appearances and fan-favourite names expected.

“We’re really excited to be building on what we started in Llangollen,” said Jaime Milner, Founder and Event Director. 

“The summer event gives us the chance to expand the experience, use more of the site, and create something bigger, more open and in line with a true summer Comic Con atmosphere.”

The event is expected to provide a strong boost to the local economy, with thousands of visitors travelling into the region across the weekend.

* Tickets are available now at: www.walescomiccon.com

* Website: www.walescomiccon.com