Pete spreads the word about a good day out

Well-known Llangollen resident Pete Stubbs has contacted llanblogger to spread the word about the “good day out” he and his family enjoyed just down the road in Wrexham earlier this week. 

He writes: “I took my family to the Circus Funtasia at Wrexham on Thursday, just off the A483 on the Mold Road next to the butchers. 

“There was an article about them in the Shropshire newspapers because the lady ringmaster went to Oswestry School. 

“With a flyer 50% off it cost from £3 for children and £4 for me. An absolute bargain at £13. 

“It had cost over £22 earlier in the day when we all went to see the animated film The Groods at the cinema, which was also very good. 

“The circus was great family entertainment, even if I had paid the full price or even £8 and £9 for ringside seats. 

“Live entertainment and fresh popcorn - what more could you ask for? 

“Please inform your readers what they are missing 

“The performance times are:  Friday 5th April: 5.00 pm & 7.30 pm, Saturday 6th: 3.00 pm & 6.00 pm, Sunday 7th: 2.00 pm & 5.00 pm.”

 

Pete now organises the regular antiques fairs at Llangollen Pavilion and has another one there this Sunday.

Milkman's miracle escape as snow crushes van roof

Fall from roof of old brewery also caves in windscreen

* Extensive damage to the exterior of Mr Rogers' van.

* The smashed-in roof of the van.

* The snow-filled interior of the van.

A milkman had a miraculous escape when a huge load of melting snow fell from a roadside building and completely crushed the roof of his delivery van.

Anthony Rogers, 58, had just finished his morning round in Ellesmere Port on the Wirral and was driving his Fiat Scudo home to Glyndyfrdwy along the A5 in Llangollen when the drama began at around 1pm on Tuesday.

Mr Rogers (pictured left) said: “I’d just stopped to fill up the van with fuel at a local garage and was driving along the A5 when I reached a spot where there is a large derelict building, which I think was once a brewery, on the left hand side.

“All of a sudden there was an explosion as if the van had been hit by a wrecking ball.

“The windscreen collapsed inwards and the broken glass cut my hand in about seven or eight places. The cab then filled up with snow.

“I just sat there for a few minutes not knowing what had happened, then I pulled myself together and started scooping away the snow with my hands so I could undo my seat belt.”

Anthony, who has been a milkman for the past 27 years, added: “No-one stopped to help and just went on their merry way. A couple of cars even swerved right around me.

“I eventually managed to get out of the van and go to the nearby garage, Kenrick Motors. They were very helpful.

“The whole roof of the vehicle had collapsed around me due to the weight of the snow that fell on it and the garage tells me it is now a write-off.

“I was just very very lucky to get out of it with just a few cuts on my hand. It could have been a lot worse.

“The amazing part is that I had some stock left in the van and despite what happened not one pint bottle was broken or a single egg smashed.

“Since it happened I haven’t lost a day on deliveries because the van that was damaged was just my back-up one which I was using because it handles better in the snow.”  

Council warns about risk from lying snow

Denbighshire county council is urging residents and visitors to be aware of the continued risk of lying snow and any snow remaining on roofs of buildings and on high structures 

A spokesman for Denbighshire County Council said: "We have issued warnings to members of the public to be aware of the continued risk of lying snow and any snow remaining on roofs of buildings and on high structures. 

"An unprecedented amount of snow has fallen in recent times, in particular in the south Denbighshire area.  With the snow now starting to thaw, we would urge people to remain vigilant as there may be certain movements of snow that may occur without warning."

The council says it has been working tirelessly to clear as many of the county's roads as possible and treating pavements in town centres but adds: "Inevitably there is snow in locations which the council cannot clear."

Avalanche alert in parts of Llangollen

The Leader is reporting today that there is an avalanche alert in Llangollen and tons of snow start to thaw and move.

See the full story at http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/121345/avalanche-alert-in-llangollen-as-ice-mountain-starts-to-melt.aspx#.UVv_KYCsTsA.facebook

The Geraint still under snow

Readers are still sending in pictures of snow scenes.

The latest have come from Diane Slater and show the views around where she lives on the Geraint.

She said: "The snow has been devastating here but it is still a beautiful place."

Cemetery checks to be carried out at Fron Bache

Headstone and monument safety checks will be carried out by the county council at Fron Bache Cemetery in Llangollen later this month.

The exercise is part of investigations at council lowned cemeteries across Denbighshire during the month.

Advisory notices will be placed at memorials that require attention and the council says every effort will be made to contact the families to arrange any necessary repairs.

In exceptional circumstances any memorials deemed to be in a dangerous condition may be laid down prior to contact being made with the grave contact or family.

Take care of your property say police

North Wales Police are urging residents living in rural areas to take steps to protect their property.

 

Thieves often target garages, outbuildings and sheds, especially if they are left insecure, or have locks that can be easily forced.

 

In an effort to prevent and detect crimes, North Wales Police are asking people to consider;

 

• Signing up to OWL, the Online Watch Link which passes relevant information onto members quickly and safely.  Information may include recent crimes in your area and handy security tips. www.owl.co.uk/northwales

 

·        Joining Neighbourhood Watch. This one of the biggest and most successful crime prevention schemes. It builds community spirit and good relations helping people to tackle crime and disorder and to keep an eye on each other's property.  Contact your local PCSO on 101.

·        CCTV. Let us know if you have private CCTV.  You may be able to assist us with crime inquiries in your area.

·        Provide information about the handling of stolen goods. Any information will be treated as confidential and your details will not be disclosed.

 

Please contact your Local Neighbourhood Policing Team for information on securing your property.