**Update: The Horseshoe Pass has re-opened
North Wales Police have just posted on Facebook:
Please note that the Horseshoe Pass is currently closed due to the deterorating weather conditions ❄️
We are receiving several reports of (thankfully) minor road traffic collisions and road distruptions. Our teams are committed with those so please take extra care if you are travelling this afternoon.
Thank you in advance.
* The snow which has been forecasted for the past week finally arrived this morning, leaving a blanketing over Llangollen, as can be seen from the rooftops here. The view of the castle was completely wiped out by snow and mist.
* Food Glorious Food: the workhouse scene from the Young 'Uns production of Oliver! Picture: Aled Morris.
The much-anticipated staging of Oliver! by Llangollen
Operatic Society’s junior section, the Young ‘Uns, later this month will be the
final one with producer Pam Williams in charge.
And once the costumes and props from the show are packed
away the search will begin for someone new to take charge of future productions
by this popular group which has had a string of hits in recent years, including
Grease, The Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of Horrors and The Addams Family.
Pam said: “I've done 11 years with Young ‘Uns and nine
shows and thoroughly enjoyed the experience but feel that the time is right to
step down and let someone else take over the reins, so to speak.
“Youngs ‘Uns has a great tradition going back 33 years
and we really want to continue this success story.”
She explained: “The new producer will basically choose a
show and put it to the committee for approval and then look to put together a
production team, with director, choreographer and so on.
“ Currently have a group of 27 children with many waiting
to join.
“The producer’s role is to organise all aspects of the
show and co-ordinate all the teams involved in front of the curtains and behind
the scenes.
“It can be hard work but it’s also a lot of fun and can
be very rewarding, so if there’s anyone out there who reckons they could fit
the bill we’d love to hear from them.”
* If you're interested in the role you can contact the Young ‘Uns at: info@@llangollen-operatic.co.uk
Oliver!,
which is the group's 33rd production since it was founded in 1990, takes place
from Thursday-Saturday, February 22-24, at 7.30pm, with a 2pm matinee of the
last day.
Oliver! is a
stage musical, with book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based
upon the 1838 novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
It
follows the tale of young Oliver from his early days in a grim workhouse, his
escape to London where he meets up with the gag of trainee thieves led by the
old rogue Fagin and the trials he faces at the hands of the villainous robber
Bill Sikes.
Production
team for the Young 'Uns version is Robin Crowley (artistic director), Julian
Cattley (musical director) Pam Williams (producer), Deirdre Smith (assistant
producer) and Sarah Marshal (choreographer).
* Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/llangollenoperaticsociety or Llangollen Tourist Information, Jades Hair and Beauty, Llangollen Oggie Shop & Fine Foods.
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On Saturday (February 3) NEWSAR (North East Wales Search and Rescue) and emergency services attended an incident at Horseshoe Falls, where a person had fallen into the water whilst kayaking.
The man received CPR before being stabilised and transferred to hospital.
For the full story, see the Denbighshire Free Press at: https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/24102787.llangollen-man-taken-hospital-following-incident/
Llangollen branch of the Royal British Legion is to mark its 100th birthday with a special celebration this month.
Branch members, in partnership with the town council, play a high-profile role in organising the annual Remembrance ceremonies around the war memorials in Centenary Square and also have a major role in the yearly poppy appeals.
On the branch's Facebook page its chairman Mike Adams posted in a message to members: "It is the centenary of Llangollen RBL branch this year and we are planning a little celebration on Saturday February 17.
* King Charles III dances to the bhangra beat on his visit to the 2015 Eisteddfod as Prince of Wales.
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has sent its best wishes to King Charles III after he was diagnosed with a form of cancer.
The Eisteddfod’s Chair, Professor Chris Adams, has written to Buckingham Palace with a message of support to His Majesty on behalf of the festival.
Chris said: "King Charles III has been a huge supporter of our peace festival in Llangollen. As the Prince of Wales he was our patron for 26 years from 1996.
"He has visited Llangollen numerous times, and championed the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize application. We look forward to welcoming him again upon his recovery. We wish him, Queen Camilla and the Royal Family well as he recovers."
