Illuminated Tractor Run lights up the town

Llangollen Young Farmers' Illuminated Tractor Run came beaming through the town to the cheers of hundreds of people this evening (Sunday).

Over 50 festively-decorated machines left the Pavilion field at 5pm passing through the town as they headed on a circular route around the Wrexham area before returning to Llangollen.

This year they were collecting funds for Baby Ollie's Heart Fund and Shooting Star Cancer Support.

Ollie was diagnosed at only two weeks old with a very rare and complex heart condition and mum Jasmin Roberts launched a fundraiser to pay for his surgery at Stanford, which will cost £1.5million.

Funeral of Owen Roberts to take place on December 16

 

His family has announced that the funeral of well-known and respected local musician Owen Roberts will be held at 1pm on Tuesday December 16 at St Collen's Church.

In a Facebook post they say: "We will be holding a celebration of Owen's life on the same day (from around 2.30pm) at the Pavilion which is very fitting as the Eisteddfod was very special to Owen. He was a great supporter of it and was involved for many years on the music side of things.

"We would love people to join us as we celebrate and remember Owen. Please feel free to share with those who knew him."

Eight-year-old kayaker goes viral after stunning performance

A short video of eight-year-old kayaker Seren Jones performing a technically demanding hand-roll has gone viral across multiple platforms, becoming a source of inspiration for youngsters everywhere.

Shared initially for the enjoyment of the wider water sports community, the clip - filmed during a Llangollen Canoe Club session at Plas Madoc pool - has now approached 3 million views on the centre’s Facebook page alone.

* For the full story in the Denbighshire Free Press, go to: Eight-year-old kayaker goes viral after stunning performance | Denbighshire Free Press

St Collen's Christmas fair is packed with seasonal cheer

 

People have been flocking this morning to the annual St Collen's Christmas fair.

It features numerous stalls with festive treats, tombola and a grand raffle. Bacon butties with tea or coffee are also on sale.

The event, in the Community Hall next to the church, continues until 2pm.

Nominations open for High Sheriff of Clwyd awards

Nominations are now open for the High Sheriff of Clwyd's Community Awards 2026.

The awards, established in 2013, recognise individuals and community groups with charitable aims that have made outstanding contributions in their communities. 

Over the years countless volunteers and groups have been recognised for their extraordinary efforts.

There are three awards given for each of the counties that form the preserved County of Clwyd: Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham:

• Two awards for outstanding contribution by an individual
• One award for outstanding contribution by a voluntary or community group with charitable aims

The nomination forms and guidance notes can be downloaded on FLVC website here: https://www.flvc.org.uk/high-sheriff-of-clwyd-community-awards-2026/

The closing date for the submission of signed nominations is 5pm on Sunday January 11 2026.

All nominations regardless of county of origin should be sent to Flintshire Local Voluntary Council (FLVC) at info@flvc.org.uk.

The winners will be presented with their awards at a special recognition ceremony to be held on March 14 2026. 

St Collen's Christmas fair is today

Latest Tan y Ddôl seasonal tableaux have been unveiled

It's a sure sign that Christmas has really arrived in Llangollen when another of the brilliant seasonal tableaux appears outside Tan y Ddôl off Abbey Road. 

And the latest ingenious offerings created by the talented residents have the novel theme of the Poles - North and South. 

The one on the right of the gatepost depicts a well wrapped-up fisherman, the obvious resident of the nearby igloo, casting his line into a hole in the ice while a gang of polar bears hang around hoping to share anything he catches.

The tableau on the other side, which is equally clever and well-executed, is a ski-ing scene with lots of penguins and other cuddly toys blasting down the piste - and a couple taking a tumble along the way.

Why not take a look for yourself and be filled with the Christmas spirit!