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DVSC is hosting a Volunteer Recruitment fair at Llangollen Town Hall today (Wednesday).
Over 20 local organisations will be advertising their services and volunteering opportunities.
Organisers have recently updated the opening time from 12noon to 12.30pm.
* Near the crossing opposite the Bridge End.
* At the railway entrance.
* Outside the Royal.
A crop of wayfinding boards pointing the way to major attractions in Llangollen has been installed in various sites across the town.
The tall information monoliths are part of the Four Great Highways project which is now nearing completion and has been paid for by the previous UK Conservative government's Levelling Up Fund.
Pointing the way to places such as the canal, the railway and parks, they have been fixed in place at points including the wharf, the new steel walkway up to the canal from Abbey Road, the railway entrance and on the corner of Castle Street and Bridge Street outside the Royal Hotel.
However, there appears to have been a slight hitch with the one set up by canal's Bridge 46 last week.
It was removed within just a few days after someone revealed on social media that it showed the town centre in the wrong direction.
Global pop-rock sensation The Script are heading to North Wales next summer as part of their Satellites UK Tour.
The Irish chart toppers are the first act to be announced to headline Live at Llangollen Pavilion in 2025 and will perform at the venue on Thursday July 3. They will be joined on the night by very special guest Tom Walker.
Tickets go on sale at 10am Saturday September 28.
The Script – made up of Danny O'Donoghue (vocals), Glen Power (drums), Ben Sargeant (bass) and Ben Weaver (guitar) - first rose to fame in 2008 with the release of their self-titled debut album, which featured hit singles The Man Who Can't Be Moved and Breakeven. Since then, the band have enjoyed a hit-filled career including six Number One albums.
With their infectious energy, The Script present a memorable night of new music and fan-favourites, which is sure to be a hit as they make their Llangollen debut.
BRIT Award winner Tom Walker is a British singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene with his hit single Leave a Light On. His debut album What a Time to Be Alive, topped the UK Albums Chart and showcased his distinctive sound. Tom’s performance is set to add an extra layer of excitement to what promises to be an unforgettable night in Llangollen.
The announcement is part of an ongoing partnership with Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.
This year saw Cuffe and Taylor - one of the UK’s leading promoters of live music, theatre, and events - partner with the International Eisteddfod for the first time, presenting 11 headline concerts in conjunction with the world-famous festival.
Cuffe and Taylor co-founder Peter Taylor said: “After the incredible success of our first year working with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod team, we are delighted to continue our partnership for 2025.
“A headline show with The Script is a great first announcement and we will be revealing even more big-name artists very soon. We’ve had the pleasure of working with the band before and they certainly put on a spectacular show. I’m sure our Llangollen audience will have an unforgettable evening with this incredible artist.”
Artistic Director of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Dave Danford added: “2024 was an amazing year for us, and we’re really excited about all of the artists we’re planning to bring to North East Wales in 2025.
“The Script are hugely popular, and they’re the perfect choice for our first summer announcement, along with the brilliant Tom Walker as a special guest. We can’t wait to welcome them all to Llangollen on 3 July.” For more information and to purchase tickets go to llangollen.net and www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod will be represented at Denbighshire’s next Tourism Forum, which will take place on Wednesday, October 16 at the Oriel Hotel, St Asaph.
Tourism plays a vital part in the county's economy, with a total economic impact in 2023 of £736 million, up 17% on the previous year.
Visitor numbers in Denbighshire also continue to grow, with the 2023 figure showing 6.4 million.
A variety of information stands will be present including, Business Wales, Federation of Small Businesses, Woodland Skills Centre, Denbighshire Heritage Service, Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape, Smart Towns, Working Denbighshire, Denbighshire Tourism and Llangollen International Eisteddfod.
Hosted between 10.30am-1.30pm, the event provides an opportunity for delegates to hear about the latest tourism developments and meet other like-minded businesses and share experiences.
Guest speakers at this event include Joe Bickerton, Tourism Manager Wrexham Borough Council, who’ll be highlighting new in-bound travel opportunities for the sector in Denbighshire created by the raised international profile of Wrexham FC.
Other speakers include Rhian Hughes, Smart Towns Digital Officer, who will be describing how insights from electronic data can be used to manage assets, resources, and services efficiently and in return can be used to improve operations and future prosperity within towns, and Ceri Lloyd, Sustainable Development Officer, Clwydian Range and Dee Valley.
Ceri will be explaining the reasons why all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales are becoming National Landscapes.
Councillor Alan James, Lead Member for Local Development and Planning said: “Tourism is a vital industry, which is rooted firmly within Denbighshire.
"Our visitors come to experience our culture and heritage and explore our mountains and coast. Denbighshire has so much to offer, all within one County.”
Ian Lebbon, Chair of Denbighshire Destination Management Partnership, said: “We have three great speakers lined up for the forum, who are all eager to share their knowledge and know-how with the sector. As always we welcome everyone involved in tourism and also anyone who wishes to get real insight into this vibrant and vital industry.”
Latest roadworks alert from Denbighshire County Council is:
A539 LLANGOLLEN ROAD 14/10/2024 17/10/2024 Gwaith Draenio / Drainage Works DCC - HIGHWAYS LLANGOLLEN
A539, Ponsonby Arms, Mill Street, Llangollen MILL STREET 30/09/2024 01/10/2024 Manned TTL to assist with Trunk Road traffic flow whilst A483 is closed between J1 Ruabon and Halton Roundabout - Overnight from 20:00hrs and 06:00hrs
A539 OS PROPERTY KNOWN AS TAN Y BONT SUN BANK 30/09/2024 02/10/2024 Gwaith Dwr / Water Works HAFREN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure
NR 1 THE BEECHES MARKET ST JNC BERWYN ST AND HALL ST LLANGOLLEN LL20 8 HALL STREET 18/10/2024 18/10/2024 Gwaith BT/ BT Works SUNBELT RENTALS (DCC)
Hill Street, Pengwern, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8EU HILL STREET 27/10/2024 27/10/2024 remedial Traffig Dros Dro/Temp Traffic Lights
A539 Llandyn Hall Farm Culvert TRACK TO LLANDYN HALL FROM A539 02/09/2024 11/10/2024 Gwaith ar Gylfat/ Culvert Works Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure
* Team Roundhouse at work on the museum roof.
Here's the latest update on the major work taking place at Llangollen Museum:
"As I am sure many of you will have noticed, major work is happening at Llangollen Museum, with the replacement of the roof having finally started. As we have reported before, the old roof was leaking badly and the building surveyor and structural engineer recommended total replacement.
"Instead of being supported by lightweight timber beams, the new roof will have steel beams to make the roof more rigid. From the outside the appearance of the building will change slightly, as the parapet around the roof will be removed. The design will also feature external gutters and downpipes, instead of the internal rainwater drain pipes that have caused us problems with flooding.
"With the new roof designed by Hodgson Structural Design Ltd and Scott Architecture Ltd, the work is being carried out by Team Roundhouse and has been funded by the Lottery Heritage Fund and the Community Ownership Fund (part of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government).
"In order to move the steel beams into position, and to support them while they are being joined together, it has been necessary to put up scaffolding all around the building, both inside and outside. At this time, the old roof and parapet have been completely removed. Installation of the new steel rafters is scheduled to start on 23rd September 2024.
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Concerns have been raised that recycling separated by Denbighshire residents in some parts of the county is being co-mingled back again by those collecting the waste, according to the Denbighshire Free Press.
* For the full story, see: Denbighshire waste collection system ‘costing extra £50-60K a week’ | Denbighshire Free Press
