Stalls on offer at this year's Christmas Festival

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Free tourism forum planned for October 5

* Llangollen Canal is a key tourism feature of the county.

Businesses are being invited to a free tourism forum this October. 

The Denbighshire Tourism Forum takes place on Wednesday, October 5 at the Oriel House, St Asaph, from 10.30am-1.30pm. 

The forum provides an opportunity for delegates to hear about the latest developments and meet other like-minded businesses and share experiences. 

Keynote speaker is Graham Boase, who will be providing a chief executive’s view of tourism in Denbighshire County Council. 

He will be followed by Tom Barham, Chief Officer of Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council, who will be discussing the recruitment and retention of volunteers. 

The third and final speaker is Anna Taylor, owner of Chilly Cow ice cream, who will be telling the story of this family business and how it’s gone from strength to strength since it established in 2014. 

Ian Lebbon, Chair of Denbighshire Destination Management Partnership, said: “The forum is a great platform for everyone in the sector to get together and share their knowledge, ideas and plans to ensure sustained future tourism growth. It’s not only for tourism businesses, it’s a good opportunity for students and anyone with an interest in tourism to hear from industry experts.” 

Tourism plays a vital part in Denbighshire’s economy, with a total economic impact in 2021 of over £432 million, and over 4 million visits made to the county.

* A variety of information stands will be present including Clwydian Range & Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Business Wales, North Wales Tourism, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Working Denbighshire. Book your free Tourism Forum place here -  https://denbighshiretourismforumoct2022.eventbrite.co.uk

Skates warns of 'terrible consequences' at hands of UK Government

Member of the Senedd Ken Skates (pictured) has expressed his fears for the ‘terrible consequences in store for us all’ at the hands of a UK Government he branded the most right-wing in modern history.

During Trefnydd Lesley Griffiths’ Business Statement in the Senedd on Tuesday (September 27), Mr Skates said: “I’d be very grateful for a statement regarding the economy. It’s pretty clear now that the UK Government, and the Chancellor in particular, has lost control of the UK's economy, with terrible consequences in store for us all. 

“Could we have a statement, please, from the Economy Minister, specifically concerning businesses and the likely consequences for Welsh businesses of a plummeting pound, soaring interest rates and also rocketing inflation?” 

On Friday, Mr Gething had tweeted: “The Tory policy to deal with the cost of living crisis: handouts for the wealthy, hardship for working people. They've failed to grow the economy, and now after 12 years the mask has fully slipped - this is an economic package that would make Thatcher wince.” 

Ms Griffiths told Clwyd South MS Mr Skates: “I absolutely agree with you. I think to give the rich tax cuts is not policy that most people would think was very sensible, and clearly there are many concerns you can see right across the markets, and the international markets too just really have lost confidence and trust in the UK Government. 

“I will certainly ask the Minster to bring forward a statement at the appropriate time, but I think it's really important we give the Minster time to have those discussions with the UK Government.” 

After proceedings, Mr Skates added: “It’s becoming clearer and clearer each day that this is the most right-wing UK Government in modern history. The latest incarnation isn’t even bothering to try and hide its true colours. As usual, the rich will get richer while the majority of British people suffer.”

Leader carries tribute to 'incredible' Llangollen man

* William Jones pictured in the Leader tribute.

The Leader has carried a tribute to an "incredible" Llangollen man who lost his brave battle with cancer. 

The story says that, for a year, William Jones fought stage four Cholangiocarcinoma - a rare cancer affecting the bile ducts.

Sadly, on September 16, the 60-year-old former naval officer and firefighter died.

* For the full story, see: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/22680459.llangollen-tribute-former-naval-officer-firefighter/

Urgent message from Town Clerk

Message from the Town Clerk 

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Chamber cannot be used for this evening’s Ordinary meeting of the Town Council. At 6.00 pm.

The meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams remote conferencing software using the following link:
https://msteams.link/45I8

Llangollen Food Festival to come to heart of town

 

Cheers: Pip Gale is hosting a mini beer festival at Gales Wine Bar on the day. 

Llangollen Food Festival will be serving up a host of tasty treats from the heart of the town next month.

The popular annual event regularly attracts thousands of hungry visitors from across the UK looking to sample both new and traditional experiences in food and drink.

Up to now it has been based at the town’s International Pavilion but this year the festival will be coming from a variety of venues in the centre of Llangollen when it is held on Saturday, October 15.

An array of around 40 stand-holders will be waiting to show off their mouth-watering products, ranging from the best in home-grown Welsh artisan delicacies to Bolivian street food, at the Town Hall, in the main entrance to Llangollen Steam Railway and also at Gales Wine Bar.

As has become traditional with one of Wales’s premier food festivals there will also be some exciting hands-on attractions on offer, including local experts giving the kids – and adults too – the chance to test their skills at making cupcakes or creating a clay masterpiece on a real potter’s wheel.

And throughout the day there will be live music from bands and choirs playing out from the town square.  

One of the event’s key organisers Pip Gale, of Gales Wine Bar, said: “When Covid scuppered our plans to return to our usual base at the Eisteddfod Pavilion last year, we put our heads together and decided to hold a ‘bite-sized’ festival in the heart of Llangollen.

“Over two days, hundreds of people popped into Gales’ Wine Garden to browse stalls from local food producers and artists and then enjoyed a drink in the autumn sun. We loved how our festival brought people together with local businesses in a time that was tough for everyone.

“People enjoyed it so much we have decided to do much the same this year and so we’ll be back in the centre of Llangollen again for 2022, with more venues and even more to enjoy at an action packed one-day festival.

“Like previous festivals, we will have our usual mix of interesting exhibitors but we’ll also introduce some new producers, speakers and demonstrations - and there will be plenty of live music for people to enjoy.”

On October 15, the festival will be open to the public from 10am until 5pm at its various locations, each of which will each feature a wide spectrum of food and drink stands.

Gales Wine Bar will also be playing host to a mini beer festival within its new Garden area.

Throughout the day there will cooking be demonstrations from top local chefs.

The pot-throwing and cupcake-making experiences will be offered at the Town Hall.

After the main daytime event, people are invited back to the Town Hall from 6pm to challenge their senses with a special one-off tasting event from the experts of Wales’ own Penderyn Whiskey for which there will be a charge of £15 a head.     

Throughout the day there will be a selection of live outdoor entertainment in Llangollen’s centrepiece Centenary Square, including selections from Corwen ladies’ choir and local bands.

* For more details about Llangollen Food Festival, check out:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/llangollenfoodfest

Website:  www.llangollenfoodfestival.co.uk

Instagram page: @LlangollenFoodFestival

Latest list of local roadworks

Latest local roadworks notified by Denbighshire County Council are: 

Jct A539 LLANGOLLEN ROAD SUN BANK 03/10/2022 07/10/2022 Gwaith BT/ BT Works MJ QUINN'S (SCOTT POWELL) LLANGOLLEN Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights

OPPOSITE 3 HILL STREET HILL STREET 21/10/2022 21/10/2023 Gwaith ar Dwll Archwilio/ Man Hole Works MJ QUINN (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

Nr 4 VICARAGE ROAD until 28/09/2022 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works HAFREN DYFRDWY LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

Outside THE HAND HOTEL CHURCH STREET 28/09/2022 30/09/2022 Gwaith Paentio / Painting Works QUANTUM TM (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

OS SERVICE RESERVOIR PUMP HOUSE FRON BACHE 10/10/2022 12/10/2022 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works AVOVE UTILITIES LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

O/S THE HAND HOTEL CHAPEL STREET 28/09/2022 30/09/2022 Gwaith Paentio / Painting Works QUANTUM TM (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Atal Parcio / Parking Suspension