St Collen's Church, Llangollen has its Christmas fayre this coming Saturday December 10, from 11am-2pm.
To be held in the church and the adjacent community hall, it will feature cakes, a bottle stall, new items, crafts, hand-knitted items, table decorations, tombola and auctions.
The raffle has a first prize of £100 and many more.
Refreshments include burgers and drinks.
All are welcome.
The sad story of Pengwern's wrecked Christmas tree lights has had a happy ending - thanks to Llangollen Town Council.
llanblogger revealed yesterday how the lights were destroyed by vandals just a day after being officially switched on during a special event last Friday at which the Silver Band played and people gathered around the tree to sing carols.
Someone who helped put them in place said: "It was particularly dispiriting as I had spent most of Friday putting the tree up, rewiring the electrics and putting the lights on, only for it to be wrecked the following evening."
But after hearing about the vandal attack, the town council sprang to the rescue and town clerk Gareth Thomas was out in Pengwern yesterday afternoon to fix a new set of lights in place.
He said: "The council was happy to help in the community's hour of need and supply a fresh set of lights which we had in stock."
Deborah Halligan, new chair of the Friends of Pengwern group, said: "Someone called me to say the lights had been vandalised, which was terrible to hear after we'd all had such a good time switching them on only the previous evening.
"We are very grateful to Gareth and the town council for supplying a new set of lights as a Christmas tree is nothing without them.
"Pengwern is a very close-knit community and someone has said they will now keep a close eye on the tree."
It was standing room only at the Town Hall yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon when Ysgol Bryn Collen children staged their junior Christmas concert.
The largest ever audience of parents, grandparents and friends ever to pack the venue came to see 100 enthusiastic young elves and Santas present an entertaining programme of acting and singing with a strictly seasonal theme.
The youngsters, who had been rehearsing for the past month, came fresh from their smash-hit performances at two local elderly people's homes.
* The Christmas tree left minus the lights.
Just a day after being officially switched on during a special event last Friday a set of lights on the community Christmas tree at Pengwern were ripped down by vandals.
But already there are signs they could soon be replaced by well-wishers.
One of those who helped set up the lights posted on Facebook on Sunday: "Thanks to everyone who came to the turning on of Pengwern lights on Friday. It was a lovely evening with the Silver Band playing and folks singing carols. Great community spirit.
"Unfortunately, it was also the last night of the lights as the community spirit was not shared when the tree was vandalised around 5pm yesterday.
"It was particularly dispiriting as I had spent most of Friday putting the tree up, rewiring the electrics and putting the lights on, only for it to be wrecked the following evening.
"We’re hoping to replace them before Christmas."
Someone else posted on Monday: "Pengwern Community Centre organised a very successful Christmas Tree Light Up and activities last Friday. By Saturday night the tree lights had been vandalised and were no longer working.
"It's so disappointing for the community to have their tree ruined, and it would be right for those involved to replace the lights they broke."
A spokesperson for Denbighshire County Council said: “We have been made aware of the damage to the tree and are saddened by it. We would encourage anyone to report incidents of anti-social behaviour at the site to North Wales Police."
It is understood that the community has received a number of offers to replace the broken lights from local business and other organisations.
* With Ken Skates, centre, are
youth development officer Ian Evans, left, and chairman Martin Lyons.
Member of the Senedd Ken Skates has shown his support for a local football club looking to build the foundations for its new long-term home.
Corwen FC has been playing and training at Dee Park under a provisional agreement – with a view to further, ongoing development of facilities – as well as continuing to play at Corwen War Memorial Park, their home ground for over 40 years.
But after agreeing a 20-year lease at Dee Park with landowner the Rhug Estate, the club is now applying for grants to develop the ground.
Mr Skates, MS for Clwyd South, was invited to Dee Park to discuss the club’s future plans by chairman Martin Lyons after writing a letter of support for the club’s funding bids.
He said: “Corwen FC has a reputation locally for being a well-run and ambitious club, and what Martin outlined is really exciting for the area.
“The club has always been deeply rooted in Corwen, and the community is at the heart of the football club’s strategic objectives. It has excellent relationships with local businesses and the wider community, as well as a thriving junior section and women’s team.
Mr Skates added: “The site is a perfect blank canvas for the club to build from going forwards, and Martin and the other volunteers who run the club are extremely grateful for the generosity of Lord Newborough and the Rhug Estate.I was pleased to be able to help with their funding applications and hope it helps Corwen FC write a successful new chapter in its proud history.”
Martin said he and Youth Development Officer Ian Evans were
delighted to welcome Ken to Dee Park and expressed their gratitude for the
support from the club’s key stakeholders and volunteers.
He will feature at the Pavilion on Tuesday July 4 in a piece created just for Llangollen when he joins forces with musical theatre super-group, Welsh of the West End.
Priority booking opens 10am Tuesday 6 December - join from £12 for students
Public booking opens 10am Tuesday 13 December all details www.llangollen.net
#Llangollen2023 #AlfieBoe #MusicalTheatre #LlangollenEisteddfod
* Further concerts announcements will be made by the Eistedfodd in due course.
Around 20 mighty agricultural machines from the local farming community made their way from the Pavilion field to St Martins and back again to raise money for two good causes in an event jointly organised by Llangollen Young Farmers and the new Vale of Llangollen Rotary Club.
On the field the best-decorated tractor was judged by a group including the Town Mayor, Cllr Paul Keddie, who then waved off the convoy which made its way down Abbey Road and along Castle Street and Regent Street towards Chirk and the Shropshire border.
Hundreds of cheering people lined the route through the town to see the tractors pass by, each sounding their horns in acknowledgment.
There were similar numbers lining the streets in Fron, Chirk, St Martins, Overton, and Ruabon, with smaller groups outside even the tiniest hamlets along the route.
Volunteers from both organisations were out collecting donations in buckets.
All cash raised will go to Wales Air Ambulance and the DPJ Foundation, a Welsh charity which supports those in agriculture and rural communities with mental health problems.
Winning tractor was chosen as a 175 horsepower Valta, one of three entered by Llysfasi Coleg and driven by Gareth Williams, which was adorned with two lifelike model sheep on the front.
* The tractor run has its own dedicated Justgiving page at:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sharon-jones-186?utm_term=nzvZ6g5Q8
Or the two organisations can be contacted through their respective
Facebook pages:
Llangollen Young Famers: https://www.facebook.com/LlangollenIlluminatedTractorRun
Vale of Llangollen Rotary: https://www.facebook.com/ValeofLlangollenRotary
