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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 is being held today (Wednesday) at Llangollen Town Hall, between 2 and 7pm.
* There is also comprehensive information about the new service in the FAQs on the website: https://bit.ly/4aBpRGA
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Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod will be opening its gates for a Family Fun Day on Sunday July 7 featuring children’s TV presenter Andy Day.
Andy will be presenting a lunchtime concert in the pavilion, which is being produced in association with Music for Youth, and will feature young musicians from across the UK, as well as some of the Eisteddfod’s visiting groups from overseas.
Either side of the lunchtime concert there will be outside
stage performances, featuring international competitors, young musicians, local
bands, and another appearance from Andy as he presents his Dinosaur Raps!
There will be a wide range of other activities for all the family to enjoy, including interactive workshops, along with retail traders, and a variety of food and drink outlets.
This
is all part of a revitalised Llangollen Eisteddfod, which features artists such
as Tom Jones, Gregory Porter and Katherine Jenkins during its Core Eisteddfod
Week (July 2-7) along with additional shows either side from global superstars
such as Bryan Adams, Simple Minds, Paloma Faith, Manic Street Preachers, Jess
Glynne, and Madness.
Dave Danford, Artistic Director of the Eisteddfod, said: “The line-up of artists we have coming to perform in Llangollen this year is incredible, and alongside the global superstars we have the best homegrown Welsh talent as well, including Calan, royal harpist Alis Huws, and Johns’ Boys’ Male Chorus.
"We also have over 3,000 competitors from 32 countries coming here to compete, many of whom will also be performing during our Family Day on Sunday July 7.
"This day will be a real celebration, with a full
programme of entertainment to suit all ages, along with a lunchtime concert in
the pavilion, which is being produced alongside Music for Youth, to showcase
some of the UK’s finest young musicians.
“Andy Day has been a familiar face on our TV screens for over 15 years, and we can’t wait to welcome him to the Eisteddfod, as he brings his infectious enthusiasm to proceedings.”
* All tickets allow access to the Eisteddfod field from 10am to 4pm, and the lunchtime concert inside the pavilion at 12.30pm at no additional cost.
A
family ticket for 1 adult + 2 children costs just £21, with additional adults
at £18, additional children at £3, and under 5s are free.
Tickets are available to buy online from LLANGOLLEN.NET
After a gap of five years due to the pandemic Llangollen Summer Fete is back next month.
Three local organisations - Vale of Llangollen Rotary, Llangollen Parks Project and Plas Newydd – have teamed up to revive the popular event, which was last held in 2019, on Saturday June 8 at its traditional location of Plas Newydd, from 12.30-4pm.
Organisers say it will feature a range of family-friendly favourites, including games, stalls, treasure hunts, raffles, entertainment, yummy food, competitions, a local artisan market, music and much more.
Entry to the event will be by donation only and funds raised on the day will go to a number of good causes.
Further updates and announcements on the event will be given on its Facebook page here and the event page here.
Organiser are also encouraging people to share their memories of past summer fetes.
A concerned county councillor has raised a graffiti attack on the Llangollen Silver Band hut with the police.
Band members saw the huge white letters daubed on the rear, riverside wall of their Parade Street headquarters when they turned up for practice there on Monday evening.
Now Llangollen county councillor Karen Edwards says she will be giving details of the act of vandalism to local police.
A conductor with the band described the attack as "disgraceful."
The defacement of one of the town's best known buildings which took members years to complete, has sparked anger on social media.
Comments include:
“Dear me, that’s so disrespectful to the people who put so much time and effort into that building , including my own father.”
"We work so hard to look after the band room. It’s run completely voluntarily and all we want it to be able to bring happiness to the community. Breaks my heart that people find it appropriate to do this.”
“The Police Station is across the road, hopefully they will have some footage of the culprits.”
“What is wrong with people, constantly wanting to destroy things, why? So sad.”
“Narcissists like to see their names emblazoned on roads and paths in our park this week.”
“Omg that’s awful!”
“Disgraceful lack of respect.”
“Such a shame people work so hard to keep the band going and building looking nice.”
“Any CCTV? There was a spate of this late last year - culprits were on camera.”
“A stupid thing to do.”
Genesis Project Manager Sue Evans along with engineers, an archaeologist, and the church’s architect Duncan Sanderson recently visited St Collen's to closely inspect the void beneath the timber platform holding the pews as part of the on-going re-ordering.
Eisteddfod volunteer Issy Richards was at the International Pavilion yesterday (Monday) to capture the dramatic scenes as the heavy machinery went into action to put up the rear section of the iconic "big tent".
Members of the Vale of Llangollen Rotary Club and Llangollen Young Farmers' Club got together to mark the second donation made possible by their very successful Illuminated Tractor Run last December.
A total of £2,100 is being sent to assist the work of the Teenage Cancer Trust which works across the UK supporting young people who are making their way through some difficult times in their lives and their families too.
Both organisations would like to thank everyone locally who
helped and supported making these donations possible.
