Dairy farm may be looking for a sign

* The sign fixed to an old gate in the canal. 

Llandyn Organic Farm may be looking for a sign at the moment ... quite literally.

But if the owners of the dairy business based at Llandyn Holiday Park just outside Llangollen care to look in the canal not far from their base near the main A539 road they should be able to spot it.

Llanblogger was up on the canal this morning and saw the sign hanging from a rusty gate and dipping down into the water.   

How it got there is anyone's guess but we have alerted the farm to the sign's location from where they should be able to retrieve it. 

MP urges people to nominate local heroes for Welsh national awards

Clwyd South MP Simon Baynes has called for people in his constituency to nominate candidates for the 2024 St David Awards. 

The awards celebrate those who give back to their communities, who are contributing towards civic life and ensuring Wales is a better place to live. They serve as the national awards for Wales. 

Members of the public can nominate people for nine different categories, which are:

1. Business
2. Bravery
3. Community Spirit
4. Critical Worker (Key Worker)
5. Culture
6. Environment
7. Innovation, Science and Technology
8. Sport
9. Young Person

The deadline for nominations is October 19. 

Three finalists in each category will be announced by judges on February 22, with those who reach this stage invited to the award ceremony itself later in the year. 

People in Clwyd South can nominate those they believe worthy of consideration via the following website: https://www.gov.wales/st-david-awards/nominate

Mr Baynes said: “The St David Awards are a fantastic way of recognising and celebrating those who contribute to civic life in Wales. 

"As MP for Clwyd South, I am always keen to highlight my constituents who go above and beyond in their contribution to our communities and these Awards are a great way to do that. If anyone wishes to nominate a resident of Clwyd South for this prestigious award, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.”

Pengwern Hub's summer events programme

Summer holiday events planned for the Pengwern Community Hub are:

You can give blood at the Pavilion next Wednesday

 

Did you know that only three per cent of the eligible population in Wales give blood? 

The next session is at Llangollen Pavilion on Wednesday July 26. 

To book an appointment go to https://wbs.wales/LlangollenPavilion

Food Share gives support to children during summer holidays

Just over a week ago the Welsh Government announced that it would be stopping the support for children who have free school meals during school holidays. 

As a result, Llangollen Food Share is starting a new service to help parents to provide lunch for their children.

The circular above has been sent out to all pupils in the three Llangollen schools.

It says: "Free school meals support for families during school holidays has just been withdrawn by the Welsh Government, but don’t worry!

"The Llangollen Food Share have decided to help local families with free food packs for children. You can pick up your free packs for children on Monday or Thursday from 9am-11am at our centre until the end of the holidays. 

"Please help us to avoid food waste by contacting us beforehand to let us know what you need.

"Llangollen Food Share Hub is at the town end of the main Market Street Car Park in Llangollen. Call or text: 07538 894 449, email llangollenfoodshare@gmail.com , Facebook:/Llangollenfoodshare/ If you are unable to get to our centre – give us a call. In some circumstances our volunteers may be able to deliver to your door."

County councillor to hold 'surgery' sessions at Town Hall

 

Council teams with police to control Llangollen summer parking

Council and police officers are working together to manage parking at Llangollen’s Horseshoe falls and the surrounding area this summer season. 

Denbighshire County Council and North Wales Police are urging visitors to the hotspot to park responsibly this summer and consider planning ahead to visit other attractions that are available across the Dee Valley if the area is busy. 

The council has made a number of preparations already to manage an increase in visitors. 

Extra countryside rangers are in place to manage the area and provide support and information for visitors. 

Civil enforcement officers are also monitoring the site and surrounding area, especially at predicated peak busy time. 

Work has also been carried out to add fencing to the car park entrance. The new fencing is similar to what is already found on the surrounding estate and is designed to stop parking on the grass verges which can obstruct other traffic. 

Awareness signs advising drivers to park responsibly will also be placed on the site. 

Visitors coming into the area on a Saturday can now use the Dee Valley Picturesque Bus which provides a circular route running every Saturday until November 4 2023, linking Llangollen and the surrounding villages to Horseshoe Falls and popular local attractions including Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Wenffrwd Nature Reserve, Valle Crucis Abbey, Plas Newydd Historic House and the Horseshoe Pass. 

The service will enable visitors and residents to visit and explore these locations without the need of having to constantly find car parking spaces at the sites. 

Stops include Llangollen Pavilion where there is ample parking to leave vehicles for the day. 

Councillor Win Mullen James, Denbighshire Cabinet Lead Member for Local Development and Planning, said: “We want people to enjoy the great attractions Llangollen and the surrounding areas have to offer but would remind them that parking restrictions are important for both road safety and ensuring there is a fair turnover of parking spaces. Anyone not complying with parking restrictions risk receiving a Penalty Charge Notice from civil enforcement officers.

“Our rangers are working every weekend at Horseshoe Falls to provide advice and guidance to visitors coming to the site and I would ask that the public also respect the role they are there to carry out. 

“Please plan your day in advance, use facilities such as the Dee Valley bus to travel on which will save parking spaces and make sure you have other options planned for visiting and parking if you cannot stop at your first choice of venue as the area has plenty of attractions to visit. 

“The Dee Valley also has a rich area of attractions to visit, from Llangollen right up to Corwen. I would urge visitors to plan ahead and consider all options so if the falls are busy you will not be disappointed on your day out.” 

District police Inspector Laura Salisbury-Jones said: “We will continue to work closely with Denbighshire County Council, and any danger caused by vehicles will be dealt with robustly.”