Clwyd South Assembly Member Ken Skates declared himself ‘delighted and honoured’ after being named the newest vice-president of one of Wales’ leading male vocal groups.
Labour AM Mr Skates was voted into the honorary role with Rhos Male Voice Choir on Monday June 2 after being approached by the committee last month.
He said: “I was delighted and honoured to receive the email asking me to consider becoming a vice-president of the fantastic Rhos Male Voice Choir. The answer was, of course, yes. I’d like to thank the committee for thinking of me and for then voting in favour of accepting me into the role.
“Music, and particularly choral singing, has always played a huge role in Rhos. I have long been a supporter of the choir as well as a fan, and I look forward to continuing to promoting its work in a more formal role in any way I can.”
The choir rehearses at 7.15pm on Monday evenings at the Hafod Social Club and in the Stiwt Theatre at 7.15pm on Thursdays.
Its upcoming dates include shows at St Asaph Cathedral in aid of Arthritis UK on Friday, June 20; an Armed Forces Day event in Queens Square, Wrexham, the following lunchtime and a performance to mark the 80th anniversary of the Gresford Disaster at Wrexham Museum on Saturday, September 20.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Appeal for witnesses to Llandegla collision
Officers investigating a serious collision involving a motorbike on the A5104 on Sunday, June 8, are appealing for witnesses and information.
Two people sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident which occurred before 5.53pm and involved one motorbike – a green coloured Kawasaki on the A5104 Llandegla.
The rider of the bike, a man, and a female pillion passenger both sustained serious injuries.
Both were taken by Ambulance to Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
The rider, a man in his 20s, was later transferred to Stoke Hospital with injuries which are described as life threatening.
The injuries sustained by the pillion passenger are not believed to be life threatening.
The road was closed for a time and re-opened at around 10.10pm.
* Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has information is urged to contact Sgt 1633 Davies or his colleagues at the Roads Policing Unit based at Deeside on 101 quoting reference number R085730.
Call goes out to young entrepreneurs
* Susan Elan Jones MP and Ken Skates AM.
YOUNG entrepreneurs are being encouraged to bid for a chance to bring their ideas to life by their Assembly Member and MP.
Clwyd South Labour politicians Ken Skates and Susan Elan Jones are urging students and recent graduates to enter a competition launched by Lloyds Bank.
The company’s 2014 Enterprise Awards aim to search for Britain’s young entrepreneurial talent and ‘celebrate and recognise the top businesses of tomorrow’.
AM Mr Skates said: “The Enterprise Awards are open to entrepreneurs currently studying at universities across Britain or those who have graduated within the past five years and have been trading for more than 12 months.
“This is a great chance for young business brains with big ideas, with some fantastic prizes and help from experts on offer. I would encourage anyone who fits the bill in Clwyd South to enter and seize this fantastic opportunity.”
The winners of the heats in the Best Start-up, Best Digital and Best Enterprise categories will get one-to-one business mentoring as well as prizes of up to £5,000, while there will be awards of up to £50,000 and time with leading industry experts on offer at the grand final on October 15.
MP Ms Elan Jones said: “Small businesses and business innovation are so important to an area like ours, and this is a great opportunity for young people to really make their mark.
“The average start-up owner in our area is 40 years of age, but there are students and graduates who are bringing forward real innovation and flying the flag for North East Wales. I hope some will take this opportunity to put themselves forward, and I wish them the very best of luck.”
Applications close on July 23. Visit www.lloydsbank.com/enterpriseawards.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Few places left on free first aid course
There are only a handful of places left on a free first aid course organised by Clwyd South Assembly Member Ken Skates.
Labour AM Mr Skates is teaming up with St John Wales so 15 people can attend a two-hour session which could help them save a life.
The event will be held in a private room at the Wynnstay Arms pub in Ruabon from 1.30pm-3.30pm on Friday, June 27, and places – which must be booked in advance – can be reserved now, though there are less than five left.
Mr Skates said: “St John Wales approached me about putting on the training, and I think it’s fantastic idea which I’m happy to be able to extend to my constituents. There will be a fully qualified first aid trainer present and it’s a great opportunity.
“The session is open to anyone aged over 18. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve had no first aid training before or you’re just looking to brush up – everyone is welcome. It should be a fun afternoon, and more importantly you will go away with the knowledge and skills that could save someone’s life one day.”
If you would like to take part, email ken.skates@wales.gov.uk or call his constituency office on 01978 869058.
Labour AM Mr Skates is teaming up with St John Wales so 15 people can attend a two-hour session which could help them save a life.
The event will be held in a private room at the Wynnstay Arms pub in Ruabon from 1.30pm-3.30pm on Friday, June 27, and places – which must be booked in advance – can be reserved now, though there are less than five left.
Mr Skates said: “St John Wales approached me about putting on the training, and I think it’s fantastic idea which I’m happy to be able to extend to my constituents. There will be a fully qualified first aid trainer present and it’s a great opportunity.
“The session is open to anyone aged over 18. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve had no first aid training before or you’re just looking to brush up – everyone is welcome. It should be a fun afternoon, and more importantly you will go away with the knowledge and skills that could save someone’s life one day.”
If you would like to take part, email ken.skates@wales.gov.uk or call his constituency office on 01978 869058.
Real Deal is coming to town
* David Dickinson is bringing The Real Deal to
Llangollen on June 21.
ITV1’s Antiques Show, which is presented by David Dickinson, will be filmed at the town’s Pavilion on Saturday, June 21.
As usual the “Duke” will be keeping an eye on the deals and giving advice about whether to take the dealers’ cash or gamble at auction. But the final decision lies with contributors and it’s up to them to decide which option is the “real deal”.
David Dickinson said: “It’s great to bring the show to Llangollen.
“I’m very much looking forward to visiting Denbighshire, an area of the country I love bringing the show to.
“I remember visiting the area several years ago. The items brought in were fantastic – great quality – with fabulous history and stories attached.
“Last time we were in the area, a man called Terry sold a gold bracelet to one of our dealers for £290, Vicky’s chess set reached £2800 at auction, and Mary walked away with £900 for her clock. This could be you!”
Dickinson’s Real Deal is currently one of the most popular daytime show on ITV and is regularly watched by over a million people.
Back for an eleventh series, David Dickinson and the dealers are travelling around the country looking for some more bobby dazzlers brought in by members of the public.
A spokesperson for the show said: “Members of the public should bring their antiques and collectables along – our team of independent valuers will be offering free advice on all items brought along on the day.
“Admission is free and you do not need to book a place or a ticket, however, we do ask that you bring along ID on the day.
“Doors will be open between 9am and 5pm and David and the team look forward to seeing you there.”
You can contact the Dickinson’s Real Deal team with any queries regarding the event or the programme on the DRD hotline: 0117 970 7618.
Or write to the team at: The Dickinson’s Real Deal Team, RDF Television West,
Regent House, Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4HG.
Email: dickinsonsrealdeal@rdftelevision.com
The
show is also on social media: Facebook –
ITVReadlDeal and Twitter - @ITVRealDeal.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Sun shines on Plas Newydd fete
Rain clouds blew away and the sun came out just in time to make the annual summer fete staged by Llangollen Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs in the grounds of Plas Newydd a big success yesterday (Saturday) afternoon.
* The plant stall stays busy.
It was an event for all the family and attractions included a Punch and Judy and Magic Show and a children’s roundabout.
There were plenty of stalls offering plants, cakes, toys and bric-a-brac and prizes could be won on the sideshows and in the grand raffle draw.
One of the highlights of the afternoon was a special ceremony when King Ben from Ysgol Bryn Collen and Queen Angharad from Ysgol Y Gwernant were crowned by the Mayoress, Mrs Lube.
Following the crowning all children in fancy dress were invited to form a parade led by Chem, Llangollen’s town crier.
All proceeds of the fete are to be shared between Macmillan Cancer Care, Wales Air Ambulance and local charities.
* Llangollen Silver Band sets the musical tempo.
* Youngsters have fun on the roundabout.
* One of the many side-shows at the fete.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Weather moves Pentecost Service to St Collen's
Vicar, Andrew Sully, has asked llanblogger to let people know that tomorrow's (Sunday) Pentecost Service at Valle Crucis Abbey at 11am has now been moved into St Collen's Church due to the weather.
He said: "Sadly, I've had to re-locate the open air service at Valle Crucis to the parish church tomorrow due to unpredicatble weather conditions."
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