Police appeal following fatal collision

Police are renewing their appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Wrexham yesterday (Friday May 4^th).

At 4:10pm police were notified of a two-vehicle collision on the junction of the A525 and the A483 involving a motorcycle and a silver coloured Fiat 500.

Emergency services attended the scene however the motorcyclist was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Sergeant Meurig Jones said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of those involved in the collision during this difficult time.

“The motorcycle was travelling from Coedpoeth towards Wrexham – and we’d appeal to any motorists who may have witnessed the collision or may have seen the motorcycle before the incident to get in contact with us. We’d be especially eager to hear from anyone who saw the motorcycle approaching the lights on the junction of the A525 and the A483.

Anybody with information is asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit on 101 or via the live web chat by quoting reference number W057541.

Glyndŵr to help boost your health and happiness

* From left: Petros Andreadis, Senior Lecturer, Public Health and Wellbeing; Justine Mason, Programme Leader for the Mental Health and Wellbeing programme, and Catherine Hewins, Senior Lecturer – Health.

 

A series of masterclasses looking at how communities can work together to improve health, happiness and wellbeing are to be held at Wrexham Glyndŵr University.

The free masterclasses, being held across May and June, examine ways that the general public – and specific professionals – can make an impact in their community.

On May 23, the Art and Science of Public Health Masterclass - https://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/ShortCourses/PublicHealthMasterclass/ - will look at how our lifestyles and systems can affect our health and wellbeing – and ways we can reduce disease and illness and increase wellbeing.

On June 22, the Beyond Barbells and Beefcake Masterclass - https://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/ShortCourses/BeyondBarbellsandBeefcake/ - examines ways that fitness professionals can link their work to the wider picture when it comes to public health and wellbeing.

And on June 25, the Tints, Tips and Talking Masterclass - https://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/ShortCourses/TintsTipsandTalking/ - will consider the impact that those working in the beauty industry can make. Designed for any kind of beauty industry professional, the class looks at how beauty professionals can recognise issues such as loneliness – and ways that they can signpost their clients to services.

Programme Leader for the Mental Health and Wellbeing programme, Justine Mason, explained that one of the drivers behind the masterclasses was to set out the ways that different groups can play in keeping a community healthy.

She said: “One of the areas where we have been doing a lot of work – and which is growing in importance – is social prescribing. This is essentially where a person’s needs are looked at and a range of activities are suggested for them to take part in – such as volunteering, cookery or gardening. These are designed to help boost their wellbeing.

“When social prescribing first started, it was very much GP led – you would see your GP, and they would refer you on from there. What we are finding, however, is that other members of the community can have that knowledge too.

“Take hairdressers – people will tell their hairdresser how lonely they are, indeed the hairdresser may be the only person they talk to that day. These masterclasses can help people to identify situations like that where they can improve the health and wellbeing of their community, what they can do – and how a hairdresser could tackle social isolation without even leaving the salon.

“The same is true for fitness professionals too – and for other members of the public. These masterclasses are designed to show how our communities can get involved in public health – and the difference that makes.”

* To find out more about the BSc (Hons) Public Health and Wellbeing course, please click here: https://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/Undergraduatecourses/HealthandWellbeing/ and to find out about the BSc(Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing course, please click here: https://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/Undergraduatecourses/MentalHealthandWellbeing/

Hospice's latest Ride Out is this Sunday

Scores of bikers are expected to take part in Nightingale House Hospice's annual Ride Out from Llangollen Pavilion this Sunday.

After the success of the last two years, the hospice says it is pleased to invite all bikers to join the event.

Riders will be navigating the Welsh country roads with a stop for lunch and enjoying the magnificent scenery along the way.

 

Registration includes entry, lunch, pin badge and a raffle ticket.

The lunch stop is held at Llyn Brenig before the ride finishes at the Ponderosa on the Horseshoe Pass.

 

The Ride Out will start at 10am (register from 8.30am), to register, contact the fundraising team on 01978 314292.

Details of the route can be found here: goo.gl/maps/vGappfzhPGN2 although this is subject to change depending on weather and roadworks.

Price: £10 (includes entry and lunch).

Intrepid John completes Chester Half Marathon

* John Palmer celebrates his Chester Half Marathon success.

Last Sunday Llangollen septuagenarian John Palmer completed his first half marathon in Chester in 1hour 59 minutes.

John was raising money for Alzheimer’s Research, his wife Lyn having been diagnosed with dementia a little over five years ago.

In September last year John and his son Nic were no longer able to care for her at home and she is now looked after by the lovely staff at Llangollen Fechan.

John and Lyn met at Chester Teacher Training College, now Chester University, over 50 years ago and after a very happy life together John wanted to help find a cure for this awful disease.

He has raised over £1,600 and says: "I have been overwhelmed by the support and good wishes from both friends and complete strangers and appreciate all they have done for us.”

Lee "Scratch" Perry spearheads Fringe line-up

Lee "Scratch" Perry, the legendary reggae producer, provocateur and dub pioneer, will headline the 21st edition of the Llangollen Fringe Festival on Saturday 25th July.

Grammy award-winning Perry (pictured) has been highly influential in the development of reggae and dub music world wide.

Working under many names - as well as in many capacities including disc jockey, producer, record businessman, songwriter, singer - he has been a guiding force in the development of reggae.

In addition to his own trailblazing music, Perry has produced hits for the Wailers, Junior Byles, Max Romeo, the Heptones, Gregory Isaacs, Junior Murvin, and the Clash.

Known for his bizarre behaviour and stream-of-consciousness interviews, he often dons costumes and headdresses made of found objects such as feathers, toys, playing cards, and coins.

Perry is joined on the festival's bill - its biggest to date - by Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band, BBC 6 Music Radio's Craig Charles and Mark Radcliffe (appearing on separate nights) and Linton Kwesi Johnson.

There will also be stand-up comedy and the return of Band For a Day, the music-themed Steam Train and Aqueduct Boat trips trips, and many other events.

The festival rounds off with its iconic closing concert in the stunning surrounds of Valle Crucis Abbey, which this year will feature the ethereal sound of Golden Fable and the New Sinfornia Orchestra.

* Full listings tickets for the whole festival are on sale now priced at £80. This allows access to all of the main events across the 10 days. Tickets are available from www.llangollenfringe.co.uk, or by calling the Fringe box office on 0800 1455 779.

Another abnormal load passes through

A second abnormal load convoy has driven through Llangollen this morning (Tuesday).

Once again police outriders cleared the way as two heavy vehicles, each carrying large cylindrical loads, drove along Regent Street (A5) in the direction of Corwen.

Your chance to shape health and social services

Do you want to play a key role in making decisions about health and social services in North Wales?

The North Wales Regional Partnership Board is looking for people who use health or social services or who may care for someone who has needed services to join the board.

The board is on the lookout for one individual representative and one carer representative to join the board as soon as possible and two further representatives in November 2018 when the term of the current members expires.

The North Wales Regional Partnership Board has been established by the new Social Services and Well-being Act (2014) and aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all people in North Wales.

Bethan Jones Edwards, Head of Regional Collaboration for the North Wales Regional Partnership Board, said: “Partners are working together to improve the health and well-being of residents across the North Wales region and this is a great opportunity to get involved in the work of the Regional Partnership Board. 

“The individuals should have a passion for improving people’s lives and will want to have plenty of drive, energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the way services are run across North Wales.  Those who have real life experience of the health and well-being services would be ideal candidates and can bring their experience to the board.”

* If you are interested in finding out more, contact Bethan Jones Edwards via e-mail: Bethan.m.jonesedwards@denbighshire.gov.uk, or by phone:  01824712037.

Expressions of interest to be submitted to: Bethan.m.jonesedwards@denbighshire.gov.uk by 25th May 2018 or in writing to Head of Regional Collaboration, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, LL15 9AZ.