Children's summer play sessions in Llangollen

Latest summer activities programme for children arranged by the South Denbighshire Community Partnership is now available.

It includes Let's Play Out sessions at Ysgol Bryn Collen on Mondays, starting on July 22.   

  

Air ambulance lands at scene of crash on Horseshoe Pass

The Leader is reporting this afternoon (Sunday) that an air ambulance has landed at the scene of a crash on the Horseshoe Pass.

* For the full story, see: Llangollen: Air ambulance lands at crash on Horseshoe Pass | The Leader (leaderlive.co.uk) 

Pavilion goes crazy for Madness as summer of top music ends

* Madness, with their frontman Suggs at the Pavilion. 

Pop’s nutty boys went One Step Beyond as they headlined the final show of the summer at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod last night (Saturday).

Rounding off a month that has seen 11 global rock, pop and classical stars headline the iconic Pavilion, British pop giants Madness were in town as part of their UK tour in celebration of their 13^th studio album Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie debuting at number one in the UK charts. 

And the famous big tent became the Theatre of The Absurd as Suggs and co-performed hit after hit. 

Kicking off with One Step Beyond and Embarrassment, fans were treated to a real House of Fun with favourites on the night including My Girl, Wings of a Dove, Shut Up, Mr Apples, Baggy Trousers, Our House, and It Must Be Love before ending the night in that ever-so-Madness way with Night Boat to Cairo.

Addressing the packed crowd, Suggs said: “Isn’t it nice to be out and about. We’re all shapes and sizes but we’re still alive, and it’s nice to see some young people here!"

Supporting Madness was pop rockers The Hoosiers.

The headlining show from Madness marked the end of a summer of live music at Llangollen Pavilion which came out of a new partnership between the Eisteddfod and promoters Cuffe & Taylor. 

This kicked off in June with Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams followed by Simple Minds, Paloma Faith, Manic Street Preachers and Suede, Kaiser Chiefs, Tom Jones, Gregory Porter, Katherine Jenkins OBE, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Jess Glynne.

* Madness fans fez up ready for Madness.

* The Hoosiers in support.

Jess Glynne puts on fantastic Friday show at the Pavilion

 

* Jess Glynne on stage at the Pavilion. Picture: Desh Kapur Photography/ CUFFE & TAYLOR

* Jess Glynne fans outside the Pavilion.

* Looking forward to a great night of music.

Jess Glynne delivered a 90-minute set while headlining at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod last night (Friday).

Kicking off with a crowd-pleasing Silly Me from new album entitled Jess, the pop superstar had the ecstatic Pavilion crowd dancing and singing along all night as she performed a string of hits, including I’ll Be There, Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself, Thursday and Clean Bandit collaboration Rather Be before ending the night with Hold My Hand. 

The headline shows are part of a new partnership between Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.

The series concludes tonight (Saturday July 13) with Madness.

EE admits to problem with its network near Llangollen

MyPlace update: The problem near Llangollen has now been fixed, we recommend you restart your device. If you have already done this and are still having problems, please call us on 150. 

EE mobile says it has been having a problem with its network near Llangollen which may be affecting the service.

In a text to its local users just before 11am today (Friday) it says: "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." 

Nile Rodgers and CHIC turn Pavilion into a disco dancefloor

 * Nile Rodgers on stage at the Pavilion. All pictures Desh Kapur Photography/CUFFE & TAYLOR

* Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

* Deco in support.

It was a sensational night of disco classics as Nile Rodgers & CHIC – plus special guests Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Deco – delivered another incredible feel-good evening at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. 

The buzzing Pavilion crowd were treated to hit after hit as Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Nile and CHIC delivered an unforgettable performance. 

Massive hits Le Freak, Good Times, Everybody Dance, Upside Down, Like a Virgin, Let’s Dance, I Want Your Love and Lost In Music – along with many more – transformed the Pavilion into a vibrant disco dancefloor for the night. 

Kitchen disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor had already brilliantly warmed up the crowd with a set that included Crying at The Discotheque, Take Me Home, Hypnotized and Murder on The Dancefloor. 

Opening the night were viral pop sensations Deco. 

The headline shows are part of a new partnership between Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor. 

The series continues tonight (Friday July 12) with Jess Glynne and concludes tomorrow Saturday (July 13) with Madness with support from The Hoosiers.

Nature day at Nantclwyd y Dre historic house and gardens

 * A previous nature day at Nantclwyd y Dre. 

Back for 2024, BIONET's Nature Day will once again take place within the picturesque grounds of Nantclwyd y Dre historic house and gardens, Ruthin. 

Conservationists, environmental enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys getting hands on with nature is invited to the free event taking place on Sunday July 21, between 10.30am and 3.30pm, to meet local wildlife organisations and enjoy fun family activities including facepainting, live storytelling sessions, and willow weaving workshops. 

The Nature Partnership of North East Wales, BIONET covers the counties of Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham, working to conserve, protect and enhance the biodiversity of the region for current and future generations. 

"For us, Nature Day is all about showcasing the amazing work that is happening within the region to encourage our biodiversity to flourish and inviting the local community to help us celebrate those projects," said Clare Owen, BIONET Project Officer. 

She added: "It is also a great opportunity for kids to develop their understanding of the local environment with many of the organisations taking part providing fun ways to learn more about the work they do, and the gardens at Nantclwyd y Dre provides a wonderful setting for the day.” 

Joining BIONET will be Chester University, Denbighshire Tree Nursery, Clocaenog Red Squirrel's Trust, Hedgehog Help Prestatyn, Ruthin Friends of the Earth, North Wales Butterfly Conservation, North Wales Wildlife Trust, Wild Ground and more. 

Councillor Emrys Wynne, Denbighshire’s Lead Member for Welsh language, Culture and Heritage, said: “The Bionet Nature Day will be a fantastic event at Nantclwyd Y Dre for all ages to experience how we look after our wildlife across the region and what the public can also do in support. I would encourage all families to come and join the free fun activities on the day.” 

Nature Day is funded by the Welsh Government Local Nature Partnership scheme through the WCVA

* For more details head to BIONET’s Facebook events page and register your interest to receive a reminder as the event approaches https://www.facebook.com/share/mYCNc9cbCYfxKec1/ or email clare.owen@denbighshire.gov.uk