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Llangollen's Collen Players gave an audience in festive mood a real Christmas cracker of a show with Deck the Halls, their heart-warming festive variety treat last night (Friday).
As promised, it was an evening packed with timeless singalong favourites, sparkling nostalgia and old-fashioned charm, which was the perfect way to start the seasonal celebrations.
All money raised on the night goes to the appeal to restore and preserve St Collen's ancient and historic hammer-beam ceiling.
Topping the evening's bill was Colin Bourdiec, the ukulele maestro who pays a jolly tribute to the great George Formby and many more old time favourites besides.
The Chairman of Charm, Leonard Naylor, delighted with some daring ditties and delightful solo numbers.
Stepping up on stage first came Collen Players regular Phil Robinson with a couple of numbers designed to charm the chill from the night - Winter Wonderland and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
Miss Susan Stokes, billed as the Silver Songbird, followed with her candle-glow cosy song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, then a reading of A Yorkshire Nativity by Gervaise Fin. In the second half she sang Mary Did You Know.
Mike Connolly exercised his considerable choral range to the full with Let There Be Peace on Earth in the first half. He was back later for a touching version of O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis).
The Chairman himself captured the fun of the night with his rendition of the comedy nugget The Night I Appeared as Macbeth and, later, his showpiece asked, Who'll Come and Roll Mother's Pudding?
Alison Jarvis entertained with her amusing poem Santa's Greatest Secret.
Colin Bourdiec gave us a musical reminder of why we still love the legendary Lancashire lad George Formby before leading the audience in an hilarious Twelve Days of Christmas, which had them bobbing up and down like corks and he was back for the grand finale with a touch of magic.
Jayne on keyboard and Clayton on drums provided some solid accompaniment to the various artistes throughout the bill, with Jayne also teaming up with the Chairman for the piano duet Jingle Bells.
And there was ample opportunity for the audience to air their own vocal talents with the many seasonal-themed sing-along numbers available, including the closing numbers of Down at the Old Bull and Bush and White Christmas.
* Pictures by Jeanette Robinson
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Llangollen's Collen Players are giving you the chance to step back into the magic of Christmases gone by with their heart-warming festive variety show tonight (Friday).
They promise an evening filled with timeless singalong favourites, sparkling nostalgia and old-fashioned charm, which is the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations.
All money raised goes to the appeal to restore and preserve St Collen's ancient and historic hammer beam ceiling.
Topping the evening's bill, which starts at 6.30pm, will be Colin Bourdiec, the ukulele maestro who pays a jolly tribute to the great George Formby.
The Chairman of Charm delights with some daring ditties and Phil “Razzle-Dazzle” Robinson returns with a seasonal selection.
Miss Sue Stokes, billed as our Silver Songbird, will enchant with her splendiferous arrangements and Mike Connolly will exercise his considerable choral expertise to the full.
Jayne and Clayton — the Melodious Magicians of Melody and Mirth - will provide some stupendous backing throughout the night, with Jayne weaving wonder upon the keys and Clayton conjuring cadence on the drums, this dynamic duo deliver rhythm, rapture and rollicking rejoicing.
There will also be the chance for the audience themselves their own vocal talents with many sing-along opportunities.
Entry price includes festive supper.
* Book your tickets at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/llangollen/st-collens-community-hall/deck-the-halls-christmas-show/2025-12-12/d-zvvxkysygvqkp
A suspected mortar shell was the reason for a large police presence in Acrefair today.
* For the full story, go to: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25691342.suspected-mortar-shell-discovered-wrexham-village/
*Picture from Leader live story.
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The Oswestry Advertizer is reporting this afternoon that emergency services are currently at the Mondolez Factory in Chirk due to a fire. Workers have been evacuated.
* For the full story, go to: https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/25690239.live-crews-battle-fire-chocolate-factory-chirk/
Members of Llangollen Tidy town enjoyed their annual Christmas dinner at the Hand Hotel last night (Wednesday).
Their co-ordinator David Davies welcomed them and congratulated everyone on another successful year.
He also reminded them that they are entering the team's 20th year during which time they have completed a fantastic total of 10,000 hours of unpaid work on behalf of the community.
David also remarked that four members of the original team formed in 2006 were present around the table.
* The Tidy Town Team enjoy Christmas dinner at the Hand Hotel.
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Denbighshire residents are reminded to be aware of temporary collection day change to Waste and Recycling during the Christmas and New Year period.
Over the holidays the following temporary changes have been made to household waste collections, these are:
The following temporary changes will be made to commercial waste collections over the Christmas and New Year period:
During the Christmas and New Year period, the following temporary changes will be made to garden waste collections:
During this time, residents can book to visit our waste and recycling parks. Details of what is accepted in our waste and recycling parks are available on the Council’s website.
Normal collections for residents will resume from Monday, 5 January 2026.
Councillor Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport said: “The festive period is a time where a lot of waste and recycling will be produced, and our fantastic waste teams will be on hand to pick up all be it on different days whilst the holidays are ongoing.
“Please share the information about the temporary changes and visit the Council’s Facebook page where there is lots of information about this collection period. We also want to thank all our residents for understanding these changes and also thank them for their cooperation during the festive period.”
* Full details about Christmas and New Year information is also on the Council’s website.
* Residents can check how to recycle items on the Council’s A-Z recycling guide online.
