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Friday, March 3, 2023

Llangollen Ramblers explore Kynaston's Cave

On a beautiful day last week Llangollen Ramblers were out exploring Kynaston's Cave on Nesscliffe Hill.

* If you would like to join them, email Judy on smithdinbren@gmail.com for a current programme.

She said: "We look forward to seeing you!"

MP praises work of locally-based families charity

* Simon Baynes MP with (from left) Deb Whalley, Suzie Allcock, Sian Boffey and Helen Hutcheson of the Therapy Stars Foundation.

Clwyd South MP Simon Baynes MP attended the launch of the new charity, Therapy Stars Foundation in Penley, to hear about their work to support families of children with a long-term or life limiting condition.

The foundation offers awards of £500 to families living in North Wales, Shropshire or Cheshire, so that children can access the therapy they need.

These therapies include more traditional professions such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, but also lesser known ones such as music therapy, equine therapy and hydrotherapy and aquatic therapy.

At the launch Mr Baynes met trustees Deb Whalley, Suzie Allcock, Sian Boffey and Helen Hutcheson who delivered a presentation on the new charity’s work and aims.

While the families of children with long-term and life-limiting conditions can face great financial pressure, Therapy Stars Foundation’s provision of financial awards aims to allow for the early intervention that can be crucial, along with the access to ongoing therapy.

But the amount of work Therapy Stars Foundation can do depends on how much money they can raise - to learn more about their work, or to find out how to volunteer and support them financially, please visit: www.therapystarsfoundation.org.uk.

Speaking about the launch, Sian Boffey, co-founder and trustee of the charity, said: "We had such a great turnout at the launch of our new charity and we are excited to be able to support as many local families as possible.

"We are keen to spread the word so that others can signpost families to Therapy Stars Foundation and also help us to fundraise as much as possible."

Mr Baynes said: “It was a real pleasure to attend the launch of the Therapy Stars Foundation and learn about their fantastic work to support children with long-term or life-limiting conditions.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to hear first-hand the positive impact that their dedicated staff and volunteers will have on the lives of those they support.

"I also look forward to supporting Therapy Stars Foundation in their future fundraising efforts which are so vital to ensure as many children as possible locally can benefit from the therapy they offer.”

Latest local roadworks update from county council

Latest local roadworks update from the county council is:

BRYN MELYN RTW SUN BANK 17/04/2023 28/04/2023 Gwaith Ar Wal Gynnal/ Retaining Wall Works DCC BRIDGES AND STRUCTURE LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

A542 Chapel Street CHAPEL STREET 09/01/2023 09/03/2023 Gwaith Gwelliant/ Improvement Works DCC WORKS UNIT Un Ffordd/ One Way

Hall St Link Road HALL STREET LINK ROAD 09/01/2023 09/03/2023 Gwaith Gwelliant/ Improvement Works DCC WORKS UNIT Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

MILL STREET MILL STREET 13/03/2023 13/03/2023 Gwaith Carthffosiaeth/ Sewer Works MORRISON UTILITY SERVICES LLANGOLLEN Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights

Former Llangollen Railway Footpath A539 LLANGOLLEN ROAD 10/03/2023 10/03/2023 Torri Coed / Tree Cutting KTL CONTRACTING LTD LLANGOLLEN

A539 Wrth / Nr Haulwen Abbey Road ABBEY ROAD 22/03/2023 22/03/2023 Adferiad/ Reinstatement ALUN GRIFFITHS LLANGOLLEN

A542 Outside property "Cip o'r Bont" MILL STREET 20/03/2023 21/03/2023 Gwaith Draenio / Drainage Works DRAINTECH SURVEYS LLANGOLLEN

Hall street Llangollen HALL STREET 09/01/2023 09/03/2023 Gwaith Gwelliant/ Improvement Works DCC WORKS UNIT Atal Parcio / Parking Suspension/Un Ffordd/ One Way

Thursday, March 2, 2023

County leader says residents deserve better from local health board

According to a story in the Denbighshire Free Press, residents in Denbighshire deserve better than the former board of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, says the leader of Denbighshire Council.

For the full story, see: ‘Residents in Denbighshire deserve better’ from Betsi Cadwaladr | Denbighshire Free Press

Rhos Male Voice Choir is looking for new members

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Rotary installs charity bra bank at health centre

* The Rotary Club's bra bin at Llangollen Health centre.

Vale of Llangollen Rotary has been collecting sacks full of unwanted bras from the Against Breast Cancer Bra Banks in Llangollen and Chirk.

Their aim is to keep the expensive textiles out of landfill for the recycle value of the textile of £700 per tonne for the charity.

The collection of unloved or ill-fitting bras is one of the Rotary Club's environmental and international projects.

The club has moved the Bra Banks from Stans Nisa Store and the Co-op in Llangollen and has just installed one at Llangollen Health Centre in Bishops Walk.

You will find the pink Against Breast Cancer Bra Bank bin near the doors where bras can be deposited.

The club says it doesn't matter what condition the bra is in - it is still wanted provided it is laundered.

This initiative also helps support the Against Breast Cancer charity in the UK and helps families in Africa.

The collected bras go to a recycling company in the UK to get sorted and baled to start a new life in African countries such as Togo, Ghana and Kenya.

Here the bales are bought by the African women to resell as small businesses for them to support their families by selling the bras in the marketplaces.

Many of the bras are resalable as they are. Some are taken apart by the African women and remade as cottage industries.

The ones that are not reusable in the sorting process in the UK are broken down and recycled as cotton waste and metal.

The recycling company are donating £700 to cancer research for every tonne of bras collected, that's only 9,000 bras!

The Vale of Llangollen Rotary says it is ready to welcome individuals and couples of 18+ from the local community who want to be people of action.

The club normally meets face-to-face at Liberty Tavern in Market Street, Llangollen on Monday evenings at 7.30pm. Alternatively, people can join the meeting from wherever they are via the club's Zoom account connection.

* For more information on the club, contact Mike Lade on 07803 038858, valeofllangollenrotary@gmail.com or see www.valeofllangollenrotary.com.