Prime Minister congratulates volunteers over new Corwen station

The new Corwen station mentioned in Parliament.

Yesterday in Prime Minister’s Questions, Simon Baynes MP for Clwyd South highlighted the upcoming official reopening on 2nd June of Corwen Station on the Llangollen Steam Railway after the station was closed 60 years ago under the Beeching axe.

Mr Baynes asked the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to join him in congratulating the heroic work of volunteers, the local community and funders who have made the reopening possible and also thanked the Prime Minister for awarding the Clwyd South Levelling Up Fund when he was Chancellor that paid for the new roof on Corwen Station which was manufactured by Clwyd South firm Robinson Construction Ltd near Wrexham.

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Simon Baynes MP said:

“Would the Prime Minister join me in congratulating the volunteers, the local community and the funders who have made this possible and also take his own share of the credit for granting the Levelling Up Fund to Clwyd South when he was Chancellor, which has paid for the magnificent new roof on Corwen Station?

In response, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP said:

“I am delighted that the Levelling Up Fund has delivered for Corwen Station. It’s a huge boost to local ambitions to see trains returning there and I know that a small team of the project’s volunteers have actually built the majority of the station; they deserve credit, and, indeed, a local company near Wrexham has supplied the new steelwork for the canopy roof, providing a welcome boost to the local economy. I look forward to seeing the station open this summer.”

Emergency services at Riverside Park

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Leaderlive is reporting this evening on an ongoing incident at Llangollen's Riverside Park, involving the emergency services.

For the full story, see: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23461621.llangollen-emergency-services-incident-river-dee/

On Tuesday morning, a fire service spokesman said: "A police negotiator convinced the casualty to cross to the mainland.

"He was led across an inflatable pathway and handed over to North Wales Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service.

"Ruthin's [NWFRS] boat team and two officers attended, along with one fire engine from Wrexham."

The spokesman confirmed the incident was concluded just after 6.32pm.

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New-look Riverside Park takes shape

* Still under construction: the canal in front with the river and the bridge to the right and Plas Newydd towards the back of the picture.

* Valle Crucis Abbey is being built.

Development work at Llangollen’s Riverside Park appears to be coming along well.

Contractors are working on a raft of new features for the site through the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics funding round for 2022/23 which is available to enhance parks and recreational spaces.

A new nine-hole bespoke mini golf is taking shape with holes representing places and features of interest within Llangollen and the Dee Valley.  

This will include an active travel interpretation map for the area and replaces the old course at the site.

Already you can see models of Valle Crucis Abbey, the famous Castle Street bridge, Plas Newydd, the river and canal.

New play equipment for the 5-12 year old age range is being installed. This will include multi-use climbing frame and basket swing.

Work is also underway at the bandstand to install electricity power points to increase opportunities for entertainment along with seating block created in to the bank area for spectators.

Green infrastructure has been introduced sat the park with trees to create shade, wildflower planting and shrub planting around the park.  

A green space area will be extended by introducing grass up to and around the blocked dragon area.  

Llangollen Fringe along with Llangollen Parks Community group and Llangollen Town Council have provided some of the match funding towards the project. 

Emergency Alert to be tested on April 23

At 3pm, next Sunday April 23 the Government will be testing the new Emergency Alerts system.

The system will warn people when their lives are in danger.

The alert will be a loud, siren-like sound with a message on your mobile phone screen. 

Latest local roadworks alerts

Latest local roadworks alerts from Denbighshire County Council are:

O/S GARDD GERRIG TO THE TOWER TOWER ROAD 24/04/2023 19/05/2023 Gwaith Nwy / Gas Works WALES & WEST (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure .

A539 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.

Orthopaedic hospital to stage biggest ever recruitment day

Clinical and non-clinical roles will be up for grabs when the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital hosts its biggest ever recruitment event Sunday April 16, from 10am to 2pm.

The Oswestry-based hospital ran a similar event in January that saw openings for Registered Nurses, Theatre Practitioners, Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), Radiographers, and Physiotherapists.

The latest event will offer more of the same – but with additional stands to offer opportunities for Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Orthotists, Ward Housekeepers, Cleanliness Technicians and Catering Assistants.

Potential candidates can find out more about working at RJAH, as well as links to how you can apply for some of the roles right now, by visiting www.rjah.nhs.uk/work-with-us.

Attendees at the recruitment day will be greeted at the main entrance before making their way to the hospital’s new £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre, where they will be able to talk to staff and tour areas of the site.

The event aims to give an insight of what it is like to work in an organisation rated outstanding for care by the Care Quality Commission and delivering the best overall patient experience in the NHS, according to the latest National Adult Inpatient Survey.

Stacey Keegan, Chief Executive at RJAH, said: “This is a fantastic place to work, and I am extremely proud of the incredible feedback we get from our patients, who tell us regularly about the huge impact we make on their quality of life.

“This recruitment day is the second of four we have planned this year. RJAH is a growing hospital and we want to bring in the best people to help us on our journey.

“I was delighted by the numbers we welcomed through the door in January, and we are already seeing many of those taking up roles within our teams.

“This time around the opportunities are even greater, as we are also welcoming Pharmacists and Orthotists, and are looking to fill some non-clinical vacancies too, with some terrific openings in our award-winning Estates and Facilities teams.”

There will be the opportunity for candidates in some professions to interview on the day for a role if they wish, providing they apply via NHS Jobs so that the hospital’s People Services team can make contact in advance. For more information, or to apply, go to www.rjah.nhs.uk/work-with-us.

Candidates are also welcome to drop in and talk to hospital staff at the event about their options. 

The day is open to candidates at all stages of their career, from students in their last year who are looking to secure their first permanent role, to experienced individuals who are looking for a new and exciting challenge. The hospital will also be welcoming Nurses and Allied Health Professionals who would like to return to practice.