We Are Plas Madoc Newsletter
We Are Plas Madoc Update
We Are Plas Madoc (WAPM) have been adapting how we run our services to meet the needs of our residents. We have a team of volunteers at hand to support residents when needed. Ongoing support include shopping, prescription collections and friendly chats. If you, or anyone you know are struggling, please get in contact. We can support you. Recently we secured funding from the Steve Morgan Foundation which enabled us to purchase activities for all. We also received a Wales’s Resilience Funding which enabled us to purchase fresh fruit and veg delivered to residents doors by a local supplier Convent Garden. Tesco funding enabled us to purchase Adult colouring books, crosswords, coloured pencil and snacks. These were distributed to 55 residents at Plas Telford and all bungalows in Plas Madoc.
We Are Plas Madoc Meeting WAPM are still having weekly meetings, adapted to the current situation they now take place via zoom. Currently there are meetings working towards the next plan, and we encourage residents to participate. Join the meetings every Thursday from 6pm. Have your voice heard and make a difference in the community.
We Are Plas Madoc Entertainment We are Plas Madoc entertainment page encourages residents to participate in some entertainment to keep their spirits up. They had a karaoke evening recently and participants received prizes and medals for We Are Plas Madoc lockdown Singers 2020. Search: We Are Plas Madoc In House Entertainment on Facebook.
We Are Plas Madoc Website
WAPM have an official website! Here you will find out about what’s on, information of services and an opportunity to get involved. Visit www.weareplasmadoc.co.uk to find out more!
We Are Plas Madoc Street Champions
WAPM are trying to ensure that all corners of the community are supported, connected and have a say. We’re looking to build a network of street champions - please get in touch if you’d like to sign up for your street.
A Letter from The Land Recognising the importance of staying home and staying safe, playworkers for The Land have identified a way to support children playing and to help the wider community to feel supported and connected during this difficult time. Although currently closed to children, The Land Adventure Playground is being used by playworkers to think of ways to enhance the health and well-being of local families by enriching their use of time and enhancing opportunities at home. Most people in the community are fortunate in having an outdoor space, a garden which can be thought of as an extension to their homes, an outdoor room. Using reclaimed wood from local businesses the playworkers are busy designing and building benches for members of the community. All the benches are unique and made with the recipient in mind. Having a place to sit outdoors is of utmost importance – it helps to create a better quality of life, helps residents remain connected with the community and to the natural environment … which brings us nicely onto the planters. Alongside the benches, playworkers are designing and building trough planters from reclaimed wood. Once built, sanded and painted they will be distributed to children and families. These will give children the opportunity to work with nature – to be outdoors in the fresh air, have a chance to calm themselves and to relax. The team recognises the importance of children (and adults) interacting with the natural world and the positive impact this has on health and wellbeing. The playworkers tell us that from their experience on The Land, children have a natural love for the living world. The children on The Land love to engage with the elements – they dig, they love to garden and eat the herbs or strawberries they’ve grown. We hope you’re all well and staying safe – miss you all and can’t wait until we can open the gates again!
Lots of love The Land
Wrexham Foodbank Referrals Just to let you know that Wrexham Foodbank provide emergency food parcels for individuals and families who are struggling to put food on the table. The Land can make a referral for you -just a few questions and can be done over the phone or messenger. Please send us a private message if you’re struggling. All strictly confidential! Take care and stay safe Contact The Land on 01978 813912 or message The Land Plas Madoc
www.weareplasmadoc.co.uk
Plas Madoc Kettle Club is run by the AVOW Play Team (The Land).
The Lounge Youth Club has secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund Wales! We’ll let you know when we have more updates on this service or keep an eye on our Facebook page at The Land Plas Madoc.
Brunch & Munch Club now runs on Zoom every Wednesday at 10am where you can join for a brew and chat. Please message We Are Plas Madoc for more details. All ages welcome,
Kettle Club is an informal, friendly group where parents/grandparents/ carers can meet-up and have a chat. The group is free to attend, and everyone is welcome. Join Kettle Club on Facebook for more details. Currently running every Thursday on Facebook Messenger at 1.30pm.
Little Sunflowers Update Little Sunflowers Child Care remains open for vulnerable and keyworker families. If your child comes under these headings and you are struggling for childcare please get in touch. The staff are also adapting their roles during these unprecedented times to ensure that they are still engaging with the families. We are sending out resource packs, food packs and having regular telephone conversations. If you need support, help or activity ideas for your little ones please contact Sharon on 01978 813914 / 07922288252 or look for us on Facebook at AVOW Little Sunflowers
Plas Madoc Leisure Centre Update
Since we closed the building on the 20th March we have continued to carry out all Health & Safety checks required and our Operations Manager is ensuring the building is prepared for our return to business. While we have been closed we submitted an application to the Welsh Government Economic Resilience grant scheme and were awarded £55,000. This grant is to support and safeguard the business and ensure we are able to reopen. It’s purpose is to contribute towards unavoidable costs through this period including all monthly bills e.g. utilities, intruder/fire alarm, insurance. All of these require payment despite us having zero income while we are closed. This grant has provided a major lifeline for the leisure centre and will ensure that it reopens when we are able to. Just before we closed we submitted an application to the Welsh Government to support a project to upgrade the pool changing rooms. This is an area where we constantly have negative feedback from, saying that it is tired and worn. We can’t argue with these comments and would love to modernise the area. This would be a major benefit to the centre and everyone who visits our pool. The application process has two stages and we have been notified that we have successfully passed the first stage. We now have 3 months to complete the second part of the application and would like to ask for the communities support with this project. We will be asking for your views over the next 3 months and would really like to hear your comments. Finally, we don’t have an actual reopening date yet but we are hopeful that it will be in August at the very latest. We may not be able to open all areas at once but could offer a reduced service. We are working on plans ensuring we follow the social distancing guidance and as soon as we have any dates and details of reopening we will let you know. Thank you for your continued support.
Plas Madoc Ward Wrexham Councillor for Plas Madoc Ward is Cllr Paul Blackwell. You can contact him by phone 07855620891 or email Paul.Blackwell@wrexham.gov.uk
Get Involved! 1. Follow us on Facebook or visit our website Find and follow us on Facebook @WeArePlasMadoc for the latest updates on the group and what we’re up to, or visit www.weareplasmadoc.co.uk 2. Join WAPM We are a small group of residents and we’d love more people to be involved. Message us on Facebook or use the contact form on our website or email weareplasmadoc@avow.org.