County council calls for more hosts for Ukrainian families

Denbighshire County Council are supporting Welsh Government in looking for more hosts, so that Ukrainian families have a safe place to call home. 

As a host, you’ll get a £500 a month thank you payment from Welsh Government, as well as other free support and training. 

The council has worked closely with Welsh Government to welcome families and individuals to Denbighshire and officers from the Council have been ensuring that these families feel welcome. 

Most Ukrainians in Wales will now have spent some time here, following the full scale invasion by Russia in February 2022, and many will either be in education or employment. Most Families have started to settle into Welsh life, making contributions to our communities. 

Councillor Rhys Thomas, Cabinet Lead Member for Housing and Communities, said: “We are so thankful to all of the hosts so far who have opened up their homes throughout the county, ensuring that these families have a safe and welcoming place to stay. 

"With the support of local communities and public authorities, the Welsh nation has declared itself a nation of sanctuary for both refugees and asylum seekers.

"We are now asking for more people to do the same, if they can. Teams at the council are on hand to help and answer any queries if you are also looking to become a host yourself."

Housing Justice Cymru offer a helpline for hosts and runs online sessions for those considering hosting to offer them more information on what’s involved, and whether this is right for them. There’s no obligation to apply following the session. 

* To apply to become a host visit: gov.wales/offerhome.

Rotary gets busy building bee and bug hotels

* Rotary members installing the seeded area and bug hotels.

Vale of Llangollen Rotary and its associated community team have installed the first bee garden and bug houses in the gardens of Tan-y-Garth Hall, a retreat near Lllanollen.

1st Enable Ltd at Chester sponsored the project which is the first installation under the Rotary International programme, Operation Pollination and recognises the importance of a pollinator habitat both restored and maintained on public and private lands. 

Through collaboration and outreach, an interconnected mosaic of these habitats will be interspersed between public and private land with the aim of increasing populations of species throughout the area.

Pollinators play a vital role in flower and plant reproduction: 80% to 90% of all plants depend on them to reproduce.  

A Rotary spokesperson said: "As pollinator advocates, we recognise the need to help reverse the unintended consequences of human activities in urban, suburban, and rural landscapes and help to establish a mosaic of vibrate pollinator habitats throughout the Vale of Llangollen.

"If you have a small area of ground in Llangollen or your village in the area that you think would benefit from a bee garden please get in touch."

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

They normally meet face-to-face, at Liberty Tavern, 20 Market Street, Llangollen on Monday evenings at 7.30pm.

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

Vehicle fire breaks out on main road into Llan

* Picture: Sarah Mann from Facebook.

A vehicle fire blocked a main road near Llangollen earlier today, according to a story in the Leader.

* For the full story, see: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23531295.vehicle-fire-blocks-main-road-near-llangollen/

Road closed for urgent repairs to water main

 

One.network has issued an alert which says that Maesmawr Road, Llangollen, has been closed to facilitate urgent works to repair a leaking water main by Hafren Dyfrdwy.

Latest local roadworks alerts from Denbighshire County Council are:

Wrth / Nr DALMORE ABBEY ROAD 22/05/2023 24/05/2023 Gwaith BT/ BT Works MJ QUINN (DCC)

A542 carriageway MAESMAWR ROAD 30/05/2023 02/06/2023 Cynnal y Lon Gerbydau/ Carrigeway Maintenance AARON MACDONALD (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

Wrth / Nr FRONDEG ABBEY ROAD 06/06/2023 07/06/2023 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works HAFREN DYFRDWY (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights

A542 Abbey Road ABBEY ROAD 19/06/2023 30/09/2023 Ailwynebu/ Resurfacing DCC WORKS UNIT (PETER PAR LLANGOLLEN No traffic management to be on site 01/07/23 - 12/07/23 due to International Eis Confoi 10 mya/10 mph Convoy

Evening taster session planned for young kayakers

Following on from the success of last year's initative, Llangollen Canoe Club is again teaming up with North Wales Slalom to introduce more youngsters into the sport as part of the 2023 North Wales Slalom Programme.

On Thursday May 25, from 6:30 - 8:30pm, they will host an evening for young people aged between 10 and 16 to come along and try out slalom kayaking on the River Dee Course at Mile End Mill/TNR.

Location: https://g.page/TNROutdoors?share

In a Facebook post the organisers say: "Once more, we’re looking to develop a young group who can begin and continue to train with expert tuition alongside a team of top slalom coaches and form an active part of the North Wales Slalom team who will then go on to compete in local, national and potentially, international events and competitions.

"This initiative would suit youngsters who are already comfortable and confident around water and ideally have already had experience with some form of kayaking and paddle sports, although all are welcome to attend and take part to see if this sport ‘floats their boat’.

"All equipment, including slalom kayaks, paddles, helmets, buoyancy aids and cags will be provided and the young person will be able to take part in the slalom course ‘taster’ evening session.

"On this first evening, we will begin at 6:30pm with a short presentation from Jonathan Davis, Canoe Wales Talent Pathway Officer, explaining more on the sport of Slalom Kayaking and how he and his team will look to develop and train this new group, working on their paddling skills and all elements of the sport should they choose to start out on this path to becoming young Slalom athletes.

"If you would like to attend this free event and book a space for your potential paddling star(s) of the future then send an email to jonathan.davis@canoewales.com to reserve your space so we have a good idea of expected numbers.

"This event is open to club members and non-club members alike and we look forward to welcoming many young people and their families to the evening."

Vehicle destroyed in deliberate blaze near town

Denbighshire Free Press is reporting this morning (Wednesday) how a vehicle was destroyed in a deliberate blaze near Llangollen yesterday evening.

* For the full story, see: https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/23527506.vehicle-destroyed-deliberate-fire-near-llangollen/ 

  

Llangollen Ramblers planning Offa's Dyke Path walk this summer

Starting on June 27 Llangollen Ramblers will be walking the Offa's Dyke Path in sections, starting from Prestatyn.  

Each walk will be between 7 and 11 miles in length and will take place on the last Thursday of the month. 

Beyond Knighton (April '24), a short stay of 1-3 nights each time will be necessary and the route should be completed by late summer 2024.

A group spokesperson said: "Transport logistics mean we can take only a limited number on each walk, but we do have a few spare places at present.  

"If you think you could be interested in joining us please contact Judy asap for more details (07905 330788 / smithdinbren@gmail.com).  

"You will be very welcome, and you really don't have to commit to the whole at once - you are perfectly welcome to come along and see."