Service for bereaved at St John's

Service of Remembrance  for the Recently Bereaved 

 

 

St John’s Church Abbey Road 

2nd November at 5pm 

 

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted.                              Ecclesiastes 3 

Llan chalet fire in the news

The Oswestry Advertizer is reporting on its website today details of a fire which it says broke out at a chalet in Llangollen.

For the full story see: http://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/139431/fire-breaks-out-at-llangollen-chalet.aspx

Railway hosts weekend carriage convention

Around 40 delegates from across Britain will be at Llangollen Railway for the 15^th annual Carriage Convention being hosted there this weekend, October 18 and 19.

This is the first time the Carriage Convention has been held in Wales and many of the diverse groups involved with carriage restoration at the various heritage railways and museums in Britain will be represented.

 

The gathering will bring together the vast knowledge and experience of those working to preserve the wide variety of heritage carriages which exist in operational condition, or as museum exhibits, and others in course of restoration.

During the course of the convention Llangollen Railway intends to provide practical demonstrations of work on rail vehicles, including panel welding and body repairs, mechanical maintenance and wood manufacturing in the railway’s workshops.

Delegates will give talks on the many varied aspects of carriage restoration and illustrate the work they are involved in with their project for the promotion and interest to others.

 

The exchange of information will help those looking for assistance with their own challenging restoration project who may benefit from applying new technology to the solution for a repair of obsolete equipment, as pioneered by others.

A carriage parts sales stand will provide for the many hard-to-find items needed to complete a restoration project from obsolete screws to full size vehicles and a mini car boot sale on Sunday morning will cater for those who bring parts for sale.

The convention will provide a full tour of the engineering workshops at the Llangollen Railway which is the home for such new build locomotive projects as the Patriot ‘The Unknown Warrior’, ‘Betton Grange’, the ‘Night Owl’ and the recently announced B17 ‘Sandringham’.

 

The carriage workshop was the location for the acclaimed restoration of the Great Western Steam Railmotor and Trailer as operational at the Didcot Railway Centre, as per picture below.

Restoration projects completed at Llangollen Railway will be on show and will include the Wickham railcar, the Southern Railway Elephant Van, the London North Eastern Railway Thompson Brake Third coach and the former Kings Cross Suburban Coach set, as well as other projects which are underway.

A convivial Saturday evening will be offered with a trip on the Llangollen Railway’s Real Ale Train which operates with the restored Elizabethan Buffet coach.

Llangollen Railway director, Peter Lund, said: “We are delighted to be hosting this national event and look forward to meeting delegates from a wide range of participating railways and museums.

 

"We want to make this weekend a very useful occasion for all delegates. By bringing people together to share their experiences, and to view our own projects, we hope to promote the important work of continuing to provide historic railway vehicles for the enjoyment of the many people who visit heritage railways.”

Healing course planned for Llan

llanblogger has received the following poster advertising an event at St Collen's Community Hall in November:

LimeLight to stage two Christmas shows

Award-winning LimeLight Productions, who are winning a  good reputation in Llangollen for their musical theatre and drama productions, have unveiled details of their two Christmas productions.

One is original drama written and directed by Peter Read which, after its launch at Llangollen Town Hall goes on a semi-professional tour.

The second it a musical spectacular featuring the Carl Jones Dancers and John Durham and his Rat Pack repertoire.  

The first show, A Dickens of an Evening, is on at the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15 at 7.30pm

Depicting the life of Charles Dickens, it shows the great author celebrating Christmas with his friends.

There are visitations from ghosts, haunted men, Christmas trees coming to life, plus lots of festive joy.

But beneath the jollity, and the undercurrents, Dickens's private life is always near the surface.

As they act out The Battle of Life it is clear that the plot of two sisters loving the same man mirrors his own life. And there is also Ellen Ternan, the secret lover, hovering in the wings.

The second production, Christmas in the Limelight, on Friday, December 5 at 7.30pm, offers a wealth of musical theatre and much-loved songs in a cabaret-style setting.

LimeLight features music from their forthcoming 2015 production Fiddler On The Roof, along with some beautiful dancing accompanying the singers and solo pieces from the Carl Jones Dancers.

John Durham, a professional vocalist,  joins the cast as host singing songs from his Rat Pack collection. Fellow host is the well-known John Clifford.

LimeLight are offering discounted seats for those booking tickets for both shows.

Tickets are £8 and £6.50 concessions with  group discounts available. They are available by calling the box office on 01978 351315/07504031029, or from Llangollen Tourist Information Centre.

Email contact: limelightwrexham@googlemail.com

Latest in Allt y Badi story

An article on the Denbighshire Free Press website describes latest moves in the dispute over the use of the Allt y Badi pass between Llangollen and Glyn Ceiriog by off-roaders.

http://denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/139344/off-roaders-asked-to-stay-off-path.aspx

Politicians seek talented young designers

Assembly Member Ken Skates and MP Susan Elan Jones are encouraging schoolchildren in Clwyd South to show their artistic side by designing their own Christmas cards.

The political pair are inviting pupils of every infant and primary school in their constituency to look forward to the festive season and enter their annual competition.

The winning design, which will be chosen by First Minister Carwyn Jones, will become the Labour duo’s official Christmas card and will be sent out to constituents, businesses, schools and voluntary groups across Wrexham and Denbighshire.

Last year’s winner was 11-year-old Ross Griffiths from Cefn Mawr, who now goes to Ysgol Rhiwabon, after his card was chosen out of more than 100 entries.

Clwyd South AM Ken Skates said: “There were so many great designs last year we decided to feature four on our card, and we’re hoping for just as good a response this time.
“The children in Clwyd South always seem to really get into the spirit of the competition and we’re extremely grateful to the teachers for encouraging their creativity and enthusiasm. I’m sure this year will be no different.”

 

MP Ms Jones added: “The competition gives us a good opportunity to engage with young people in Clwyd South, and it’s a fun way for them to learn a little bit about who represents them. The competition closes on November 14 as we need time to whittle them down and get the winning design printed, so the sooner the children get cracking the better!”

Prospective Picassos should ask their teachers to send their designs to Mr Skates’ constituency office at Unit 19, The Malthouse, Regent Street, Llangollen, LL20 8HS.