Co-op to host food and drink event on Saturday

* Co-op staff celebrate the store's £500,000 facelift last May.

* Shea Ferron will sing at 12 noon on Saturday.

A feast of Welsh produce is set to be served-up by the Co-op’s Llangollen store as it hosts a celebration of food and drink sourced in Wales.

The free event takes place in the car park of the Regent Street store between 10am and 2pm next Saturday, September 14.

Members of the community can meet and sample products from Co-op’s Welsh suppliers including Conwy Brewery, Daoini, Edwards of Conwy, Llaeth Y Llan Village Dairy, Radnor Hills, Village Baker, Welsh Lady Preserves, Wild Trail and Wrexham Lager.

The store, which re-launched in May this year after a £500,000 investment, also welcomes local singer Shea Ferron who will perform at 12 noon, and Llangollen-based chef Jack Hatley who will prepare a selection of dishes and offer recipe suggestions.

The family-friendly event also includes activities for children, including face painting.

The Co-op sells over 500 products made by Welsh suppliers. Its backing for British agriculture also sees the retailer offering Welsh lamb all year round.

Rachel Greenlees, Co-op’s Local Sourcing Buyer, said: “As a community retailer the Co-op is committed to creating value in its communities.

“We are proud of our Welsh heritage, which dates back to the mid-19th century, and sourcing products locally is a cornerstone of our approach. Consumer demand for locally produced food and drink continues to grow, it is made with a mix of quality, pride, history and innovation.

“We continually look for ways to celebrate, showcase and support Welsh produce.”

Mandy Hughes, Manager of the Llangollen store, said: “We are delighted to welcome a flavour of our Welsh suppliers to our store, providing a taste of the great food and drink which is produced in Wales.

“We have had a great response since we relaunched the store in May. The investment was a great way to mark the Co-op’s 175th anniversary year.

“We know that quality, provenance and trust is valued by our Members and customers, and we are really looking forward to welcoming the community to our family-friendly event on September 14.”

Motorcyclist dies on Nant Y Garth Pass road

A motorcyclist has sadly died following a road traffic collision on the Nant Y Garth Pass, Ruthin.

The collision happened at approximately 13.10hrs today (Sunday 8th September) on the A525, Pentre Celyn Ruthin on the Nant Y Garth pass between Llysfasi college and the quarries. The collision involved a combine harvester and a motorcycle.

Sergeant Nicola Grimes-Williams of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts remain with the man’s family and friends at this difficult time. We are appealing for any witnesses, or anybody who may have been travelling along that particular stretch of road and who may have dash cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.”

Anybody with information is asked to contact officers on 101 or via the live web chat quoting reference number X131545.

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