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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Rotary wants you to vote in its scarecrows competition


* One of the competition entries is the Ladies of Llangollen 
depicted as scarecrows.

People are being invited to vote online for the Vale of Llangollen Rotary Club's scarecrow competition.

Groups and individuals across the area have been encouraged by the club to build their own scarecrow and make a £3 charity donation for entering the contest.

Pictures of the entries went on the club's Facebook page on Sunday and people have until 5pm on Sunday September 17 to vote for what they think are the best examples.     

A club spokesperson said: "It’s been really fun making them and putting them up outside our houses and shops. I think it brings a smile to everyone’s face.

* To vote for the best scarecrow, go to: https://www.facebook.com/ValeofLlangollenRotary

Rotary advises to call up the Facebook post, then press the photos to like and not just on the post itself.

Funding fair to be held at Town Hall

 


A funding fair is to be held at Llangollen Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday September 13, from 10am-1pm.

Hosted by the Denbighshire Council for Voluntary Service, this will offer the opportunity for community groups and organisations to access information and guidance from several different funders.  

* For further information, email Samantha Mullan at DVSC Samantha@dvsc.co.uk.

Monday, September 11, 2023

Vandals steal paving stone from library steps


* A gap left by the missing paving stone on the library steps.

Anti-social behaviour in the town entered a new phase when one of the paving stones on the steps leading to the town’s library and Tourist Information Centre was ripped up and carried away over the weekend. 

And a county councillor for the area has called on North Wales's chief constable and Police and Crime Commissioner to come up with a strategy to combat what she has called "unacceptable" levels of public disorder in Llangollen.

The gap left by the paving stone theft was covered by safety barriers earlier today (Monday). 

The incident has been playing out on Facebook since early morning and someone commented that they saw teenagers carrying it towards the bus stop around 6.40 in the evening, although they don’t say which evening. 

The person who originally posted about the stone on Facebook said later: “There is CCTV footage of teenagers skateboarding etc on the steps most of the evening and leaving lots of litter.” 

This afternoon another person posted that they had seen the missing paving stone on the steps leading down to the canal on the way up to the school. 

There have been a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour in the town in past weeks, including reports of abuse of staff and theft from local businesses. 

Llangollen county councillor Karen Edwards said: "As the end of the summer season draws to a close the hot weather of last weekend brought many visitors to the town. Incidents of anti-social behaviour, vandalism and theft occurred, some of which have been reported on social media and to me directly. 

"Whilst the town’s economy relies mainly on tourism , we also find that it can bring to the town the worst elements of todays society. This is unacceptable for residents, challenging for our local businesses and bad for tourism.

"As one of your elected representatives I have written to the Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner to highlight this issue. The police have a responsibility to deal with matters of public disorder and to protect, assist and reassure the community.

"There needs to be a far better strategy to respond to these problems when they occur, and I have asked for a meeting with the Chief Constable to progress this matter. I will of course keep you informed of the response I receive in due course. 

"We all have a stake in ensuring that the town in which we live remains a great place where decency and community spirit prevails over the things which would blight our society. It will be an uphill struggle, but complacency is not an option."

Denbighshire County Council has been asked to comment.  

* A safety barrier was erected around the gap later. 




Concert for Christmas Festival features trio of Llan TV stars


Three of Llangollen's own TV stars are teaming up for a concert in aid of the town's Christmas Festival.

Shea Ferron, who made it to the finals of ITV's Britain's Got Talent as part of the Johns' Boys choir, will appear along with well-known local musician Chris Sims, who was featured in Channel 4's The Piano, and "singing policeman" Karl Joseph who hit national prominence on ITV's Star Struck.

Llangollen Superstars takes to the stage at Llangollen Town Hall on Saturday October 7.

* For tickets visit: https://llangollenfringe.co.uk/.../llangollen-superstars

Latest roadworks alerts from the county council

Latest local roadworks update from Denbighshire County Council is:

Outside MALTHOUSE BUTLERS HILL 21/09/2023 22/09/2023 Adferiad/ Reinstatement HAFREN DYFRDWY (DANIEL) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure.

A539 CASTLE STREET, AT THE JUNCTION OF DEE LANE, LLANGOLLEN, DENBIGSHIRE CASTLE STREET 27/09/2023 27/09/2023 Gwaith Carthffosiaeth/ Sewer Works MORRISON UTILITY SERVICES LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

A539 CHURCH STREET, AT THE JUNCTION OF CHAPEL STREET, LLANGOLLEN, DENBIGSHI CHURCH STREET 25/09/2023 25/09/2023 Gwaith Carthffosiaeth/ Sewer Works DWR CYMRU/WELSH LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure


Sunday, September 10, 2023

Llangollen named among best places to visit in the country


* The story in the Daily Post. 

According to a story in the Daily Post, Llangollen has been named in a list of the best small towns and villages to visit in the UK. The Denbighshire town was named best in Wales in the magazine's survey of places to visit in the country.

* For the full story, see: The North Wales town named among the best places to visit in the country - North Wales Live (dailypost.co.uk)

Operatic's cake afternoon goes down a treat


Llangollen Operatic Society hosted a successful charity cake afternoon at the Silver Band Rehearsal Room in Parade Street yesterday (Saturday).

The tables was filled with a variety of delicious-looking bakes which were served with tea, coffee or, on a particularly hot afternoon, cold orange squash.

Proceeds will be going to North West Cancer Research, Macmillan Cancer Support and the Stroke Association.

There was also a fine array of donated raffle prizes on offer.