Bingo night planned for Nightingale House

 

Twenty Club has another cunning Blackadder plan

Rehearsals have started in earnest for the Twenty Club's November production of Blackadder Goes Forth. 

The last in the series of four, it is set in World War One and has a host of well-loved characters, spearheaded by Blackadder and his ever-loyal servant Baldrick.  

With a very talented, dedicated and hardworking cast, some roles are being reprised by the same people as in previous productions but there are plenty of new faces to welcome, too.

Life in the trenches is hard, it's dangerous and Blackadder is busy devising ways of finding himself a safe job well away from the front line, going so far as to attempt to join the Royal Flying Corps.

Another attempt to dodge the bullets has Blackadder volunteering to organise and oversee a proposed concert in London., roping in Lieutenant George as the star turn - with dire consequences. 

The final episode of four, Goodbyee, touches on the stark reality of war, a poignant end to a truly memorable run of Blackadder.

Early bird tickets are on sale throughout September for the bargain price of £10.

The production team is hard at work on all aspects of staging this ambitious play, spearheaded by new director Naomi Riley.

As an accomplished set designer and builder, Naomi says she is relishing the challenge of bringing all these colourful characters to life.

Tickets are available online or from Courtyard Books and The Oggie Shop.   

The show runs feast from November 12-15, including a matinee on the 15th.

Improvement work planned for Riverside Park

Work is set to take place to improve and develop areas to "help health and wellbeing" along Llangollen’s Riverside Park, says the county council.

Funded by Shared Prosperity Transitional Year, the work will be coordinated and carried out by Denbighshire’s Streetscene department.

It follows previous improvement work at the park during the last few years which has seen initiatives including a 9-hole bespoke mini golf and play equipment added to the area.

Streetscene is working to further enhance the park area for local residents and visitors to enjoy.

Developments to take place at Riverside Park, where funding allows, will include the introduction of an outdoor gym area to the rear of the existing skate park. This will include the removal of the hedge row, landscaping the immediate area and installation of a number of outdoor gym equipment pieces

Plans also include the removal of existing hedge row by the picnic area/benched and installation of bow top fencing, to include pedestrian access gate and the installation of accessible picnic bench, to include required ground works.

Cllr Barry Mellor, Denbighshire County Council’s Lead Member for Environment and Transport said: “We are pleased to be able to continue improvements along this fantastic area at Llangollen through the funding we have been able to access. This work will complement areas that have already undergone improvement at Riverside Park through the direction of Streetscene to further enhance this important part of the town for both the enjoyment of residents and those visiting Llangollen." 

Latest roadworks alerts from Denbighshire County Council

Latest roadworks alerts from Denbighshire County Council are:

OPP 10 Regent Street JNC QUEEN STREET AND CHURCH STREET Llangollen LL2 BROOK STREET 15/09/2025 02/10/2025 Gwaith BT/ BT Works SUNBELT RENTALS (DCC) LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

Junction of Chapel Street and Regent Street CHAPEL STREET 06/10/2025 25/10/2025 Gwaith Nwy / Gas Works GTC LLANGOLLEN Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure

Jct Grange Road BACHE MILL ROAD 06/10/2025 26/10/2025 Gwaith Nwy / Gas Works GTC LLANGOLLEN

Operatic Society to host charity cake afternoon

 

Former mayor resigns from town council in row over 'lack of vision'

The Denbighshire Free Press is reporting that former town mayor Paul Keddie has stepped down from Llangollen Town Council due to its 'lack of vision' over community events.

* For the full story, go to: Resignation of former Llangollen mayor Cllr Paul Keddie | Denbighshire Free Press

Llangollen Flower Club to host coffee morning