Police issue pharmacy phone call fraud alert

 

North Wales Police have been made aware of fraudsters targeting residents, pretending to be from their local pharmacy or chemist. 

The criminals say they are calling to confirm a repeat prescription or delivery of medication. The victim is then asked to provide their bank details.

A police spokesperson said: "I would urge residents to be aware of this tactic and not provide personal details or bank details to anyone over the telephone. If you receive such a call, please hang up and report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

"If you are concerned about your medication, please contact your pharmacy using a phone number you know and trust."

Plas Newydd's Christmas event planned for December 9

Plas Newydd will be hosting its annual Christmas event on Saturday December 9.

A programme of activities running between 10am and 5pm aims to bring seasonal sparkle to the grounds and a touch of Christmas magic for families to enjoy.

On the day there will be a shop offering a selection of local makers at the Artisan Winter Market, Father Christmas will be putting in an appearance and Llangollen Silver Band will play festive tunes.

Families visiting Plas Newydd will be able to explore the grounds along a new festive trail, write letters to Santa Claus at the North Pole Post-box and even make their own reindeer food and paper crafts.

As darkness falls, the gardens and topiary will be illuminated for all to enjoy.

The Stable Block Tearoom will be open all day offering mulled wine, mince pies and on-the-go food.

Workshops and Crafts run from 10am-12noon offering the chance to make your own festive wreath. Booking is essential (£5) at: https://plasnewydd-wreath-workshop.eventbrite.co.uk

Between 12noon and 2pm will be a drop-in session to create winter wood crafts with the ranger team (£2) and from 2-4pm another drop-in session will make festive clay ornaments using natural imprints (free).

The grounds and event are free to enter. Some workshops require booking or payment on the day.

The historic house is currently closed for the season and will re-open in spring 2024.

There will be no parking onsite during the day, with people being asked to make use of the parking in town or to walk/cycle to the event.

Diversion alert for Bryntysilio

Latest local roadworks alert from one.network is:

Bryntysilio to St Tysilio Church, Llangollen, Denbighshire 09 November - 10 November   Delays likely - Diversion route   Name: Diversion   Location: Bryntysilio To St Tysilio Church   Description: Streetworks / License - Streetworks   Responsibility for event: Denbighshire County Council   Current status: Planned

Butlers Hill closed for urgent repair of leaking water main

In its latest local roadworks bulletin, issued this afternoon (Tuesday), one.network says that the road known as Butlers Hill, Llangollen, has been closed to facilitate urgent works to repair a leaking water main.

 

Tendering process for Four Great Highways project re-opens

 

* Lower Dee Mill Park is included in the Four Great Highways project.

Llangollen’s 4 Great Highways project has reopened its tendering process following a "re-scoping" exercise to bring the project within budget.

The Denbighshire County Council scheme aims to enhance the landscape and improve accessibility, interpretation and signage in Llangollen.

The project is part of investment by the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund that was secured through a joint application between Denbighshire County Council and Wrexham County Borough Council for the Clwyd South Constituency.

The application was supported by Simon Baynes MP. £3.8 million was allocated to Denbighshire to invest in the communities of Llangollen, Llantysilio, Corwen and surrounding areas.

The tendering process to find a contractor for the project was previously opened in August. However, due to the current market and general levels of construction inflation, all tenders submitted to deliver the original design proposals were significantly overbudget, says the council.

The Project Team has been re-scoping the project over the past few weeks to ensure that the project objective to deliver 960m² of public realm improvements is still achievable within the budget.

The new plans were presented to the Project Board for approval on October 26. No additions have been made to the project design as the main priority is to ensure that the project can be delivered within the allocated budget.

The tendering process for the re-scoped project is now open until midday on November 27. Anyone interested in tendering for the work can do so via Sell2Wales.

Cllr Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “The Four Great Highways project team has undertaken a rigorous re-scoping exercise to ensure that we can deliver a worthwhile project within the budget allocated by the UK Government.

“We are pleased to now have started the tendering process to find a suitable contractor to complete the works needed to deliver this project and we look forward to appointing a suitable candidate to bring the plans to fruition. Once completed, we hope that these improvements enhance the resident and visitor experience and help to encourage people to spend more time in the town.”

* The latest information about Denbighshire County Council’s 4 Great Highways project can be found here: https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/four-great-highways

Winter Warmer Wellbeing Day planned for November 30

South Denbighshire Community Partnership is hosting a Llangollen Winter Warmer Wellbeing Day at St Collen’s Community Hall on Thursday November 30, from 10am-2pm.

It will feature a variety of wellbeing activities for people to take part in and enjoy, along with the serving of homemade soup and refreshments.

People can take advantage of a mini health check while they are there.

They will also be able to chat to organisations that can support them to keep well and warm this winter.

A limited number of free goodie bags will be available and everyone who attends will be entered into a free prize draw with the chance to win an airfryer, heated blanket, Aldi voucher or slow cooker.

 

Air ambulance flies out casualty from major river incident

A patient was taken by air ambulance to Stoke for treatment following a large emergency services incident on the River Dee in Froncysyllte this morning, the Denbighshire Free Press has reported.  

North Wales Police shut Gate Road, near the country park, for a short period, the story says.

* For the full story, see: Froncysyllte: Reports of emergency services at River Dee | Denbighshire Free Press