* Some of the donations made to Llangollen Food Share by park runners.
People taking past in yesterday's park run from the Health Centre were invited to bring along donations for Llangollen Food Share (LFS).
And a run organiser said: "Steph from LFS tells me they were pleased with a successful morning."
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Latest local roadworks alert from one.network is:
Aber Adda, Llangollen, Denbighshire
19 February - 05 April
Roadworks, Delays unlikely
Traffic management: Traffic control (give & take)
Description: REPLACE 102M OF OLD METALLIC GAS MAINS WITH NEW PLASTIC MAINS AND RENEW/TRANSFER APPROX. 14 SERVICE
Works location: O/S NO. 1 - REAR NO. 12
Public facing description: Wales & West Utilities Ltd has not assigned a specific description to this Works. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by Wales & West Utilities Ltd.
Responsibility for works: Wales & West Utilities
Current status: Advanced planning
Works reference: XY254003001625597
* Latest roadworks alert from Denbighshire County Council is:
Outside The Corn Mill Dee Lane Llangollen CLYWD LL20 8PN DEE LANE 01/03/2024 01/03/2024 Gwaith ar Wasanaeth Uwchben/ Overhead Service Works SUNBELT RENTALS (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure.
* The parade crosses Castle Street to head down Bridge Street past the war memorials.
Llangollen branch of the Royal British Legion marked its 100th birthday with a special celebration today (Saturday).
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.
The special event began with a parade, banners flying, through the town centre and continued with a special service of celebration in St Collen's Church. Later, there was a lunchtime gathering at the RAFA Club for branch members and guests involved in the organisation.
The marchers formed up outside Liberty Tavern at 11.45am to go head along Market Street and Parade Street then across Castle Street onto Bridge Street.
The parade performed an "eyes right" salute as it passed the two war memorials in Centenary Square before heading to church for the service conducted by Father Lee Taylor.
* From left, event volunteer John Matthews, fundraiser Vicky Bradbeer and event volunteer John
Isherwood from the Wrexham Erddig Rotary Club at Chirk Aqueduct.
Hundreds of walkers have already signed up to pull on their boots and trek a 10-mile route along the Llangollen Canal to raise money for Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices this Spring.
On
Sunday March 24 supporters will take on the ever-popular
annual walk, which starts at the Trevor Basin in Llangollen, before heading
over the world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and following the canal to The
Poachers pub at Chirk for refreshments, before heading back to receive their
special medals.
Last year the event,
which is now in its 14th year, raised a massive £20,000.
Fundraiser Vicky
Bradbeer said: “This wonderful event is guaranteed to put a smile on your face
and a spring in your step this March. Bring along friends, family, colleagues
and those four-legged friends, and embrace the great outdoors.
“We have already sold
lots of places for the canal walk, which is absolutely incredible.
“This event is
extremely popular and has always been a sell-out, so make sure you sign up and
get your tickets via the Hope House website to avoid disappointment.”
The event is sponsored
this year by the Principality Building Society, which will also have a team of
volunteer marshals on the day too.
James Harper, Social
Impact Manager at Principality Building Society. said: “We are delighted to be
sponsoring the Llangollen Canal Walk for a second consecutive year as part of
our ongoing charity partnership with Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith.
“It’s such a lovely
fundraising event that gives participants the opportunity to explore a world
heritage site with such amazing cultural and historical significance.
“We look forward to
welcoming lots of Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith supporters again this year and
cannot thank them enough for all the support.”
Tickets for the event
are £10 for adults and £5 for children and all entrants will get a special
bespoke 2024 medal and a goody bag at the halfway point.
* Get your tickets at www.hopehouse.org.uk/canal
A story in the Leader says that a dispersal order is in place in Llangollen this weekend amid a rise in anti-social behaviour issues.
* For the full story, see: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24125435.police-issued-48-hour-disperal-order-llangollen/
Denbighshire County Council will be introducing a new recycling system this year that will help it meet Welsh Government’s 70% recycling target which has been set for all local authorities in Wales.
The new service, which is 55% funded by Welsh Government, will launch on Monday 3 June, when residents will be required to separate their ‘dry’ recycling using a new three-tier Trolibocs, which will be delivered to households from 23 February 2023.
There will also be free new weekly collection services for small electrical items, household batteries and textiles. Some households that currently present their recyclable materials in single-use sacks will receive new reusable bags to present their separated recyclable waste.
In addition, there is a new weekly service to collect absorbent hygiene products (e.g., nappies and wipes, incontinence pads, and disposable bed pans and liners). Residents must register for this service, and the current round of registration is open until 1 March with further registration periods opening later in the year.
Councillor Barry Mellor, Lead Member for the Environment and Transport said, “The system we currently have has been good so far, however it won’t allow us to hit the new targets. As materials will be separated in the new Trolibocs system, it will improve the quality of what we collect. That means more will stay in the UK to be recycled which reduces our carbon emissions and helps prevent climate change. It will also be a more cost-effective service in the long term.
“The new system allows residents to recycle more, so we will be collecting more frequently. From June, your recycling will be collected every week, along with your food waste and materials such as hygiene and nappy waste. That means you’ll have less non-recyclable waste for collection, so that will be collected every four weeks. Those with reusable bags will have a weekly collection.
“Food waste, garden waste, bulky items, and assisted collections will remain the same, however, collection days may change. This information will be available on the Council’s website from Wednesday, 15 May.”
Paul Jackson, Head of Highways and Environmental Services said, “As we have to deliver over 45,000 new containers to residents ready for the new service, we will need to start this process soon whilst also continuing to deliver the current recycling and waste collections service. For that reason, we have to start distributing the new containers from the end of February. We will be sharing information on our social media and website about the delivery schedule of new containers from the week commencing 19 February.”
Denbighshire residents will receive a comprehensive information pack about the new system with the containers, including what materials go where and answers to key questions. Updates and explainer videos will also be shared on social media channels.
Councillor Mellor went on to say, “This latest step in increasing our capacity to recycle and reduce our waste is a collective effort between our Recycling and Waste Team and you, the people of Denbighshire. I would like to say thank you; your recycling is making a big difference. Thank you for continuing to do the right thing and for doing your bit for the environment, by sorting your waste, and recycling what you can.”
Several Welsh local councils have already rolled out similar changes and they’ve seen an increase in the quantity and quality of recycling collected in those areas. Further information can be found on the Denbighshire County Council website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/
The team from Llangollen Food Share will be on hand at tomorrow (Saturday) morning's parkrun to accept donations of supplies.
The run starts at 9am from the Health Centre staff carpark and the food share team will be there from 8. 30.
This will be the 35th parkrun since it was launched in June last year and each it attracts around 100 people turning up to walk, jog or run, supported by a team of volunteers around the course.
A parkrun spokesperson said:
