* Last night Castell Dinas Bran was specially lit up for an hour to mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week by Orb Sound and Lighting.
For Baby Loss Awareness Week (October 9-15), a brave Llangollen mother has shared her story with Leaderlive to raise vital awareness for others.
* To see the full story, go to: Llangollen mother determined to raise baby loss awareness | The Leader
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A story in North Wales Live says a council is planning to build a car park at a cemetery in Llangollen after residents complained about traffic issues.
It adds that Andrew Ford of Denbighshire County Council has applied to the council’s planning department, seeking approval for the proposals on Vicarage Road.
* For the full story, go to: New car park for Denbighshire cemetery after complaints from residents | North Wales Live
Details of the funeral of Llangollen's former town clerk, Ian Parry, have been given by his family.
Ian passed away peacefully on October 2.
His funeral will take place at St Collen's Church in Llangollen at 1.30pm on Wednesday October 29, followed by a wake at the nearby Hand Hotel. Meanwhile, there will be a service of committal for the family at Wrexham Crematorium
Ian grew up in around the Cefn Mawr and Acrefair area and started in local government from almost day one of his working life, taking a job with Wrexham Council.
After a period in local government London he and his family moved back to Wrexham in 1997 and, for a short time, Manchester before he was appointed as Llangollen's town clerk.
Outside work, Ian took on voluntary roles with the town's Christmas and food festivals.
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer back in 2010 he recognised the need for a local group where people could come together for advice and companionship, and with the late Mike Law set up the Llangollen Prostate Support Group. This is still running today, currently has a membership of 40 and would love to welcome more to it.
Ian is survived by his wife Cerys and his two sons, Ross and Ryan, along with his grandchildren Jay, Aaron and Sophie.
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It was time for a haircut, battling through heavy rain and trepidation about entering bear territory as the three Llangollen area lads cycling to Thailand ventured deeper into eastern Europe on the latest leg over their epic road trip.
Known collectively as The Westheads, Dyfan Hughes, 17, James Thomas, 18, and Louis Dennis, 18, had never ridden a bike further than the shop near their homes when they set out on their 18-month quest to reach Asia.
Once there they aim to meet up with their friend Harrison who moved to Thailand six months ago after his dad died from a heart attack and to raise money for heart research.
Day 66 of their video log shows a shot of Louis' pedal dropping off as they entered Bulgaria.
Next day there was a visit to the local barbers for some much-needed haircuts before they were back in the saddles and completing another 60 kms.
Day 68 saw the lads enduring what one of them described as "biblical" weather which left them with sodden shoes and, later, some further bike trouble. They were also contemplating finally parting ways with the mighty Danube river which they have been following for the past five weeks.
Day 70 marked 10 weeks since they left Llangollen, a stop-over at a Bulgarian town named Veliko Tarnovo and their arrival at the foot of some steep hills known to be inhabited by bears, which they decided to tackle in daylight rather than as darkness was falling.
* To follow the journey on their social media and make a donation if you wish go to: https://linktr.ee/westheads
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A waterfront pub in Llangollen is now up for lease as its current owners look to retire, says a story in Leaderlive.
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to sell the lease for Benson's Hotel for £90,000.
* For the full story, go to: Llangollen's Benson's Hotel looking for new owners | The Leader
Latest local roadworks update from Denbighshire County Council is:
Junction of Chapel Street and Regent Street, until 25/10/2025, Gwaith Nwy / Gas Works GTC, Ffordd ar Gau/Road Closure
Jct Heol Esgob MILL STREET, 27/10/2025, Gwaith Torri Coed /
Tree Cutting Works
A539 Brook Street, Llangollen 03/11/2025 - 27/03/2026, Active
Travel Improvements from the A5 up Brook Street, towards Ysgol Bryn Collen / Y
Gwernant, Goleuadau Traffig Dros Dro/ Temp Traffic Lights
Jct Grange Road BACHE MILL ROAD until 26/10/2025, Gwaith Nwy
/ Gas Works GTC
(carriageway)O/s 12 To 16 Maesmawr Road, Llangollen
MAESMAWR ROAD 10/10/2025 Change MH Cover Ffordd ar Gau/Road
Closure
At the first meeting, Mike Adams from Chapel St Coffee gave the members an interesting talk on all aspects of coffee growing and brewing.
Pat Evans, the Club Treasurer, presented the end of year financial report – the Club had donated a total of over £1,200 to five international charities, 13 UK charities and 10 local charities, including Llangollen Food share, St Collen’s Roof fund and Llangollen Pantomime.
The first charity event of the new year, the annual MacMillan Coffee Morning, was a great success.
On Sunday October 19 the 62nd Charter will be celebrated with a lunch at the Hand Hotel, when the speaker will be Becky Gittens MP. Friends and guests are welcome.
In November, the Club will be involved in Orange the World, a special worldwide initiative that focuses on ending violence against women and girls. It is hoped that other organisations in the town will want to join members in this initiative.
Inner Wheel is a worldwide organisation for women who enjoy fun and friendship, whilst supporting good causes. In Llangollen members enjoy working together to raise money with a series of small events within the busy Llangollen social calendar.
The Llangollen Club meets monthly and the committee have arranged an interesting programme of speakers and entertainment. New members are always welcome, if you think you would be interested, phone or text 07816 286436 for more details.
