EE warns of possible service disruption

9.21pm update: EE says the problem has now been fixed. 

EE has issued a warning about possible loss of its service in the Llangollen area, presumably as a result of this evening's thunderstorm.

It says: "MyPlace update: Just to let you know, we have a problem near Llangollen which may be affecting service in the area.

"Everything should be back to normal within 15 hours. We will continue to keep you updated. 

"To keep connected simply use WIFI calling, to get started click here ee.co.uk/wifi-calling."

Change of opening hours for county's libraries

From June 1 the opening hours of Denbighshire’s libraries and One Stop Shops will be changing.

The new hours have been informed and tweaked by library staff, library users and the numerous responses to the public consultation to fit each individual libraries' needs on a case-by-case basis.

The full array of library services are being maintained, and a full programme of activities will be available to users throughout Denbighshire, says the county council. 

The popular Bookstart rhymetime sessions are continuing, and people will still be able to drop into their local Talking Point to find out what help and support is available in their local area, but there may be some changes to specific times.

The Digital Library offering will continue to be available 24/7, giving library members free access to eBooks, audiobooks and ePress via the Borrowbox app, and digital magazines via the Libby app.

* The changes which apply to Llangollen library are:

Wednesday - 2.5pm; Thursday - 10am-1pm and 2-5pm; Friday - 10am-1pm and 2-5pm; Saturday - 9.30am-12.30pm. 

Bryn Collen celebrates "excellent" Estyn report

 

Pavilion packed with garden railway enthusiasts

* A miniature steam engine makes its way around one of the numerous railway layouts on display.

Llangollen's International Pavilion is today playing host to thousands of enthusiasts attending one of the UK's largest garden railway festivals. 

Over 50 leading retailers have laid out their displays and stalls, including some showcasing some of the most ingenious railway model layouts from different periods and countries, catering for all tastes.

There have been locomotives running on various gauges, live steam, gas fired, digital and analogue operations plus a huge range of accessories and parts.

A garden railway or garden railroad is a model railway set up outdoors in a garden. 

The event is the brainchild of Llangollen-based garden model railway enthusiast Keith Potts who himself is the proud creator of a marvellous layout outside his own Llangollen home. 

He said: "Since we held our first garden railway festival in Llangollen in 2020 it has gone from strength to strength. Since COVID, the popularity of garden railways has gone through the roof.  

"Today's event has been a fantastic success as we not only got to see some amazing model railways in action, but there has also been plenty of opportunities to meet fellow enthusiasts and learn about different railway models and layouts."  

The festival closes at 4pm this afternoon (Saturday). Tickets are priced at £12 for adults, with free admission for all accompanied children. 

* The Pavilion packed with enthusiasts. 

* Making adjustments to the rolling stock.

 * Lots more stalls and exhibitors next door.

* Stall for specialists.

* Making sure everything is right on track. 

* Right stop for Ffordd-Y-Deryn station.

* An exhibitor all the way from the East Midlands.

* Getting into the correct costume.

* People gather on the platform.

* The local Glyn Valley Tramway's stall gets busy.

 * A famous face puts in an appearance. 

Latest local roadworks alerts

Latest local roadworks alerts from Causeway one.network re:

Fron Bache, Llangollen, Denbighshire,North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency 13 May - 15 May   Delays likely - Diversion route   Name: Diversion   Location: Fron Bache   Description: Streetworks / License - Streetworks   Responsibility for event: Denbighshire County Council   Current status: Planned       Fron Bache, Llangollen, Denbighshire,North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency 13 May - 15 May   Delays likely - Road closure   Name: Fron Bache, Llangollen   Location: Fron Bache   Description: Streetworks / License - Streetworks   Responsibility for event: Denbighshire County Council   Current status: Planned

* Latest local roadworks alerts from Denbighshire County Council are:

A539 OUTSIDE 45 CASTLE STREET 20/05/2024 22/05/2024 Gwaith Trydanol / Electrical Works O'CONNOR UTILITIES (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights  

A539 - Ponsonby Arms, Mill Street, Llangollen MILL STREET 09/07/2024 10/07/2024 I reoli traffig ar llwybr amgen / To control traffic on an alternative route NMWTRA (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights

A539 GLASCOED BACHE MILL ROAD 23/05/2024 23/05/2024 Adferiad/ Reinstatement O'CONNOR UTILITIES (DCC) LLANGOLLEN

OUTSIDE TRYLAN BIRCH HILL 20/05/2024 22/05/2024 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works HAFREN DYFRDWY Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

OOUTSIDE HOLLYTOPS FRON BACHE 13/05/2024 15/05/2024 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works HAFREN DYFRDWY (GEORGIA) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

Local advice session to be held for new recycling service

Denbighshire County Council is holding a series of drop-in sessions to answer questions about its new recycling service which comes into effect on June 3.

One of these will be held at Llangollen Town Hall next Wednesday, May 15, between 2 and 7pm.

* There is also comprehensive information about the new service in the FAQs on the website: https://bit.ly/4aBpRGA

Thousands steaming towards Llangollen Garden Railway festival

* Tony Green from Tony Green Models has already set up at the Pavilion.

Thousands of garden rail enthusiasts will be heading to Llangollen this weekend, as the town again plays host to one of the UK's largest garden railway festivals.  

Over 50 of UK’s leading retailers have already set up at the International Pavilion with a fantastic selection of outstanding layouts of the larger scale in railway modelling, catering for all tastes, showcasing garden railways from different periods and countries.  

The event has been organised by Llangollen-based garden model railway enthusiast Keith Potts.  

Previous festivals have been hugely popular in the town famous for its annual International Musical Eisteddfod and own its steam railway.  

A garden railway or garden railroad is a model railway set up outdoors in a garden. Keith has his own garden railway, in his front garden on Horseshoe Pass View.

He said: "We have been busy today welcoming dozens of exhibitors from across the UK.  Llangollen is famous for its steam railway, but more and people are heading to this part of North Wales for our Garden Railway Festival.  

"Not only will you get to see some amazing model railways in action, but there will also be plenty of opportunities to meet fellow enthusiasts and learn about different railway models and layouts.  

"The festival is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Llangollen countryside, and it's a great opportunity to spend a day out with friends and family.  

"Tickets are selling fast and the great things is that all accompanied children can attend for free."

The event is held at the Llangollen Pavilion tomorrow from 10am until 4.30pm.   

The festival will feature over 50 exhibitors, as well as demonstrations of modelling techniques and larger scale and gauge societies, preservation and heritage societies and railway specialist interest groups.  

There will also be locomotives running on various gauges, live steam, gas fired, digital and analogue operations.

Tickets for the Llangollen Garden Railway Festival are priced at £12 for adults, with free admission for all accompanied children.  Tickets can be purchased from the Llangollen Tourist Information Centre in the centre of Llangollen or by calling 01978 860 828.  On the day tickets start at 10am. 

* For more information and for a list of exhibitors - see https://www.lgrf.co.uk/