Campaigners unwrap plastic outside Aldi

Volunteers are currently doing a mass unwrap outside Aldi in Llangollen.

A team of five is manning a special trolley at the front of the store until 1pm offering to unwrap customers' shopping, leaving behind the plastic packaging it is wrapped in.

This will then be disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way by Aldi which is giving the event its full support, say the campaigners.

The event has been jointly organised by Plastic Free Llangollen, Llangollen and District Friends of the Earth and Extinction Rebellion Llangollen.

Police want to trace fatal accident "good Samaritans"

* The "good Samaritan" the police wish to trace walk along Castle Street.  

North Wales Police officers are hoping to trace two "good Samaritans" who assisted at the scene of a collision in Llangollen last month in which a pedestrian died.

At approximately 9.40am on Thursday August 15 a collision occurred on Castle Street involving 87-year-old Margaret Jones and a black-coloured Kia car.

The man and woman were the first on scene and assisted with First Aid.

PC Emma Birrell of the Roads Policing Unit said: “We are looking to identify both witnesses who may be able to assist with our ongoing investigation.

“They may have been on a day trip or on holiday in the area so we are looking for help to try and identify them. Please contact us if you can assist.”

Mrs Jones, who live in Llangollen, was airlifted to hospital in Stoke but later died as a result of her injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and anybody who may have been in the area at the time of the collision is asked to contact officers at the Eastern Roads Policing Unit on 101 or via live web chat quoting reference number X117649.

Ysgol Dinas Bran to host open evening

Town centre goes into second day without ee signal

The centre of Llangollen has gone into a second day without an ee mobile phone signal.

The company says it is still working to restore coverage.

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Corwen to host Middle Ages festival

Corwen is hosting a celebration of the Welsh Middle Ages – with particular reference to Owain Glyndwr and the Age of Welsh Princes – over the weekend of September 14 and 15.

The aim is to take people back in time to another era and show what daily life was like in those days.

The event, organised by a team of volunteers, will celebrate Corwen’s connections with Owain Glyndŵr, who was proclaimed Prince of Wales on September 16, 1400 by his supporters, from his nearby manor of Glyndyfrdwy, which began his 14-year rebellion against English rule.

The festival Gwyl Y Fflam will see medieval reenactors from near and far descending on Edeyrnion to create living history camps. 

A spokesperson said: “This lively, historical recreation offers a glimpse into Welsh heritage. It’s also a fantastic gastronomical feast with medieval hog roast and drinks.” 

The market stalls will be selling food and crafts of our local artisans.

There will be a medieval jester, sword fighting, battle re-enactments, jugglers, fire-eaters, have-a-go archery, medieval theatre with puppets, historical exhibitions, live medieval music and dances, story tellers and a lot of children's activities. 

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Medieval Fighters from all over the UK will challenge each other in the two-day British Medieval Combat Championship Heritage Cup VI at the festival.

Standard Day Ticket Prices :
£6 Per Adult
£3 Per Child
£15 – Family Ticket (based on 2 adults & 2 under 16’s)

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Weekend Ticket Prices:
£9 Per Adult
£4 Per Child
£20 – Family Ticket (based on 2 adults & 2 under 16’s).

For more information, go to: https://www.gwylyfflam.com

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Wrexham Food Festival back at the weekend

* People at last year's Wrexham Food Festival.

Wrexham Food Festival returns next weekend (September 7 and 8) with organisers promising a 'mammoth Saturday' at the event.

Taking place on Llwyn Isaf / Library Field in the town centre, the festival will bring together more than 80 local and regional food and drink producers selling everything from cakes, pizza, confectionary, gin, coffee and cheeses.

Over the two days there will also be food and cookery demonstrations from local chefs, live music and fairground rides.

The festival will host live music into the evening on Saturday, with Rhythm Train headlining the locally-sourced sounds. A huge firework display will then light up the sky at 8.50pm.

Co-organiser Sam Regan said, "With just under two weeks to go we have been finalising exhibitors, entertainment and the demo chefs and we are all thrilled how the weekend is shaping up, so we are wanting to invite everyone along to what we promise will be a great couple of days.

"Doors open on the Saturday from 10am and for a £4 wristband you can come and go as you please, so perhaps pop down for some brunch, back for dinner and then check out the live music through until 9pm when we will have a huge firework display."

The festival is supported by Wrexham Council offering free parking in council car parks only (apart from Ty Pawb) from 10am on both days.

Co-organiser Alex Jones added: "Everyone had a great time last year and we have built on that event to make things even better this time around, so we hope everyone will join us for what is a really positive enjoyable couple of days in Wrexham town centre. 

“Prices have been kept the same, with wristbands are £4 for adults and £2 for children and under 8’s come in free. There is also a £10 ‘family ticket’ that covers 2 adults and 3 child wristbands, and the wristbands allow re-entry throughout the day.

"Make sure you tell your friends and family and arrange to meet them there, and we guarantee you will have a great weekend in Wrexham."

You can check out the Food Festival 2019 website on www.WrexhamFoodFestival.wales 

Tickets will be available at the gate, and prices are:

1 Day Adult (16+) – £4.00
1 DayChild (8-16) – £2.00
1 Day Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) – £10.00

2 Day Adult (16+) – £6.00
2 DayChild (8-16) – £3.00
2 Day Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) – £15.00

Infant (Under 8) – FREE