Local coronavirus update - Saturday

* The tent, in the centre of the picture, said to have been set up near the castle. 

The Denbighshire Free Press reported yesterday that a couple set up a tent on the grounds of Castell Dinas Bran during the lockdown.

* For the full story, see: https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/18387139.couple-warned-setting-tent-castell-dinas-bran-llangollen/?fbclid=IwAR3U55jm2I2NUhfUSmY1mVZv1yQc0BdWAyJRBvEiI50uW8s4SXeBmJ3ZSjI

The Daily Post had a story yesterday saying that police were investigating after reports that a group of kids were seen coughing on the gates outside elderly residents' homes.

The incident is said to have happened in the Minffordd area of Llangollen.

* For the full story, see: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/group-children-caught-coughing-gates-18103220?fbclid=IwAR3TfnxOuUWKlTNgAjQUblHMTQtgTr2uJTW7xe23ydD3Afr9ll_PPXW2U5c

* Old Vicarage staff members in their new masks. 

There was another mention on Facebook for the Old Vicarage care home and donations of PPE by the local community.

It said: A BIG thank you to Mary (Gary Rogers) for your generosity in making us these headbands, it's much more comfortable to wear our masks... and we actually look good in them.”

* Llangollen Pharmacy.

Sadye Chesworth posted a note on Facebook from the team at Llangollen Pharmacy yesterday.

It said: “Thank you to all our customers at Llangollen Pharmacy during this time. Just a quick reminder that your prescriptions are waiting for collection as normal we have a large backlog of uncollected items. If you are isolating or struggling to attend the pharmacy there is an amazing community group that can help, please call mon-fri 01978 861366 or out of hours 07375374914 

Jades Hair & Beauty posted the notice below to its customers on Facebook yesterday.

* The note on Facebook from Jades Hair & Beauty.

* Plas Newydd's writing competition. 

Plas Newydd took to Facebook to launch a competition for youngsters to beat the lockdown boredom.

It said: “While we are closed, Plas Newydd would like to offer a creative way to help pass some time whilst at home. We are inviting all ages to write a story of up to 500 words on ‘The day the Ladies invited me to tea’. ✏️

“There will be five age categories: 4 - 6, 7 - 11, 12 - 14, 15 - 18 and adult.

“When you have finished your story you can email it to: plasnewydd@denbighshire.gov.uk.

“Please include your age category, name and contact details with your entry.

“The winners of each category will be given a voucher for two people for a house tour and tea and cake in the Tea Room! Our favourite entries will be displayed in the Tea Rooms when we re-open. Good luck and enjoy the writing experience!”

Betsi Cadwaladr health board posted with some useful information about a new scheme to help visitors unable to see their relatives in hospital, which said: “We understand that it must be difficult if you have a loved one in hospital and you are unable to visit them.

“Whilst visiting times are restricted, you can now keep in-touch with friends or relatives by using our new Letter to Loved Ones service.

“For more information: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/contact-us/letter-to-loved-ones/