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I hope you are all well and looking forward to Easter. Did somebody mention chocolate!

Anyway it's nice to see the daffodils in full swing and Spring weather on its way. I was reminded recently that it was nesting time for many birds too. I was working away at home and kept hearing a loud tapping noise in the background. After trying to ignore it for ages I went to investigate, as it was really annoying me Victoria Lee - Designer by this time. To my surprise a blackbird was perched on the door handle to the outside door and seemed to be pecking at the glass and flying at the window. He would fly off when he saw me but come back moments later and start again. This continued for some time. At first I thought he was trying to attack my cat who was on the other side of the window and quite bemused by the whole thing. I popped some bread outside for him and hoped he would eat and settle down. But no, he was on a mission to peck his way through the glass into my bedroom or so it seemed. Moments later I was chatting to Victoria who works with me on the magazine, doing the design work, and she educated me.

She said it was probably a male bird, having found a mate and getting ready to nest, and had caught his reflection in the glass and was attacking what he thought was another male bird, most probably feeling threatened. So I opened the doors and closed the curtains to get rid of the reflection for poor old stressed Mr Blackbird and that seemed to do the trick. So hopefully he can now nest in peace!

As many of you will be aware, local man and motoring article writer for essentials Terry Davies passed away last month, I have included a tribute to him in this month's edition and would like to send Pam, his wife, a big hug at this difficult time. He was such a lovely man, I will never forget him or the help and support he gave me with the magazine. It was a pleasure to have known him.

Wishing you a lovely month of April, some warmer weather and lots of chocolate for Easter and some nice bank holidays off too.

All the best, Jill

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King’s Seniors

22nd & 23rd June 9am–3pm

What will you discover in a day?

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A fantastic opportunity for all Year 5 children to experience a day in the life of a Senior School student at King’s.

Our discovery day allows your child to immerse themselves in our broad range of subjects from Music and Chemistry to Geography and Design Technology; whilst getting to know our team of truly inspirational teachers.

As well as enjoying a full and varied curriculum, our Senior School students can choose from an extensive range of extra-curricular activities — unrivalled by any other school in the area.

Please do come along for a fun-filled day and find out about the opportunities and endless possibilities on offer at King’s.

Talk to us about paying fees, we have options available and want to make King’s accessible for all.

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Wrexham News

Register to Vote Don't Forget to Register to Vote With only a few weeks to go until the local government elections Wrexham Council are encouraging residents to make sure they are registered to vote.

On Thursday 4 May voters in Wales will go to the polls for to select new councillors to sit for five years. In Wrexham 52 councillors will be elected across 47 electoral divisions.

The deadline to register to vote in this election is Monday 13 April.

Returning Officer, Dr Helen Paterson, said:

“With only a few weeks to go, time is running out to make sure you can take part in these elections in Wales. Our message is simple - if you’re not registered by 13 April you can’t vote. I’d encourage everyone in Wrexham to act now if you’re not registered to vote and apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote

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Spring is finally in evidence as daffodils and flowering trees start to bloom. Expect the inevitable April showers this month but with sunny days too, when you can turn your attention to the lawn. It's an exciting month, with indoor-sown seeds well into growth, and it's also time to start sowing outdoors. Just watch out for frosts...

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Letting off Steam...

Dear Jill I do hope you will be able to print my letter, not that I expect it to make the slightest difference but the need to get it off my chest was overwhelming.

How sad it makes me feel to witness the devastation of the once beautiful historic village of Penley. Not only are we now having to endure the unnecessary "new builds" popping up here and there, destroying our GREEN FIELDS and blocking views of open countryside; it has now been brought to my attention the state of the copse at Llanerch Panna. I have visited this area recently and to my disgust, find it is being used as a DUMP with beer cans, plastic bottles & bags, builders rubble etc. etc. This area is a haven for wild life and should be respected as such. I must sound like a grumpy pensioner - have I lost touch with common decency, does it exist anymore, or is this so called progress?

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Thank you for the phone call and message left from a local resident about gardening noise recently. With the nice weather garden work has started and with that inevitably comes the noise of the garden machinery to go with it.

There are guidelines and timescales with regard noise though and please be thoughtful of your neighbours where possible.

Any problems and I'm sure information is on Wrexham county borough councils website or you can contact you local councillor.

Regards Jill

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St. Dunawd’s Church

Art Exhibition: 13th - 21st May Bangor on Dee Art Group was formed around 1998 by the late John Donnelly. Originally called ‘Painting for Pleasure’ it began life as a spin-off from a Community Arts Project in Wrexham. The twelve members met on Wednesday mornings and, although things were run on a friendly basis, they held workshops and an annual exhibition at the Village Hall in Bangor-on-Dee.

In 2005 Trisha Lay took over management of the workshops, trips to galleries, sketching days and on-line orders for artists’ materials. At this time the structure and membership numbers had changed very little. In 2015, with growing membership, a committee and a constitution were formed. Julia Whitby became Chairperson and other responsibilities were shared out.

Today, 27 members still meet on a Wednesday and there is a waiting list. There are regular workshops held by members and guest artists. Sketching days, visits to galleries and a Christmas social are annual events. Each March the group hosts a coffee morning with an exhibition and the opportunity to buy members’ work.

The Wrexham Art Group was founded 65 years ago by a group of amateur artists who attended a local Art School in the Wrexham District of North Wales.

The group flourished and meetings are held during the Winter months at Bethel Chapel Hall, Kenyon Avenue, Wrexham. Each meeting includes a tutorial and demonstration by a professional artist which is followed by a workshop. Members can work along with the tutor to explore or develop their skills with various art mediums. Whilst the group was never intended to be ‘self-help’ group, the interaction of working alongside other amateur artists allows the opportunity to develop personal skills.

During the Summer regular painting days are held every two weeks and visits to a wide variety of outdoor locations are organised. These days are fun, very popular and offer the opportunity of sketching or painting out of doors in very good company. Wrexham Art Group successfully hold regular exhibitions of their members’ work which are held at various local venues.

This year, for the first time, Wrexham Art Group’s Spring Exhibition is to be held in conjunction with Bangor-on-Dee Art Group at St. Dunawd’s Church, Bangor-on-Dee from the 13th May until the 21st May 2017, opening times of the Church are 10.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. and everyone is welcome.

Both Art Groups are looking forward to working together.

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Text Bangor on Dee History Edmund and Jaspar ap Owain were the sons of Owain Tudor and half brothers to Henry VI and they fought for Henry on the Lancastrian side in the Wars of the Roses. When Henry VI was murdered most of the other claimants to the throne had already been killed in the wars except for Edmund's son, Henry Tudor and Richard, Duke of York. After Edmund died Jaspar fought for his nephew to be crowned king. Roger Puleston was a distant kinsman of Jaspar and fought alongside him in many of the battles and was awarded an annuity of 10 marks on 10 September 1455 for his support.

The War of the Roses

Roger had also been close to Jaspar's brother Edmund and a letter of 19 September 1456 survives from Edmund in which he too grants Roger an annuity of 10 marks. Roger's parents were John Puleston and Angharad, the daughter of Griffith Hanmer and the granddaughter of Tudor ap Tudur ap Goronwy of Penmynydd, Anglesey.

The town of Denbigh changed hands several times between the Yorkists and the Lancastrians and in 1457, when the Lancastrians controlled Denbigh, Jaspar Tudor held the office of captain of the castle and Roger Puleston was its governor. Roger helped Jaspar to capture Denbigh castle again from the Yorkists after a three month siege in 1460 and held the castle as deputy constable.

After Jaspar took Denbigh he rode to Tenby Castle and from there wrote to Puleston urging him not to surrender Denbigh, 'To our Right trusty and well beloved Roger Puleston Esq. Keeper of the Castle of Denbigh... we pray that you will do your faithful diligence for the safe guard of it, as far as in you is, taking the revenue of the lordship there for the victualing of the same....' However, Puleston was forced to surrender in 1461.

The Lancastrians lost the battle of Mortimer's Cross in 1461 and Jaspar rode again to his heavily defended castle at Tenby and three weeks later wrote to Roger Puleston, now supported by Sir John ap Elis Eyton, at Denbigh Castle, exhorting them to be faithful and to prepare to avenge the beheading of Jaspar's father, Owain. Eyton was later rewarded for fighting at Bosworth, the last battle in which Richard III was killed and Henry Tudor took the throne as Henry VII. He was given estates around Ruabon and he was awarded with an annuity of 10 marks 'in consideration of the time and faithful service performed for us... in the course of our triumphal victory'. Eyton's monumental effigy can be seen in St Mary's church, Ruabon.

On 16 December 1470 Roger Puleston, esquire was appointed as sheriff of Flint. the Welsh poet Lewis Glyn Cothi (c1420-1490) described him in one of his poems as a powerful warrior who possessed great wealth, a noble mansion and an extensive territory. After the battle of Bosworth Henry VII rewarded Sir John Puleston of Hafod-y-Wern who had also fought for him, with an annuity of twenty marks for life, and made him a gentleman usher of the king's chamber.

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Apprenticeship Schemes Local students have received valuable training opportunities thanks to local authority investment in housing improvement work. Over 60 Modern Apprentices have been taken on by contractors that carry out improvement work to Wrexham Council’s housing stock.

The work is being carried out to ensure the Council achieves the Welsh Government’s Welsh Housing Quality Standard by 2020. Contractors who carry out housing improvement work for the Council are required to commit to Community Benefit schemes, which includes offering employment and training opportunities to local people.

The apprentices cover a range of professions including electricians, plumbers, joiners, and plasterers. They typically spend one day a week studying in college and four days undertaking practical work on site with their contractors.

A number of apprentices who study at Coleg Cambria in Wrexham were given an opportunity to meet Wrexham Council’s Lead Member for Housing, Cllr Ian Roberts and members of the Tenants Service Improvement Group at the Ruthin Road offices recently. The apprentices work for a range of local and national firms including Wates Living Space, Novus Property Solutions, GR Builders, CLC, Travis Perkins and GM Jones.

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Finance News with Hadlow Edwards Medwyn Edwards, Chartered Financial Planner, Director Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management

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Significant wealth has traditionally passed from one generation to another after death. However, as UK demographics change, wealth is increasingly being transferred between generations during our lifetimes. A growing number of families are now seeking advice on how best to manage their wealth collaboratively across the generations.

At present we are working with a number of our older clients to consider how to make the best use of capital and income gifting allowances looking to help younger generations.

We are also helping ensure that the most efficient planning is in place to consider long-term care needs where we often find ourselves again working with more than one generation of a family.

The aim is the same - to ensure as a family you maximise your opportunities. Working together, we can help you with a range of intergenerational planning needs: • • • • • •

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The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested.

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29th April - 6th May

Wrexham Carnival of Words

The Carnival of Words is a festival to promote reading and writing across the Wrexham area and its communities, regardless of age or background.

The focus is very much on performance and events are organised by Wrexham Library Services in conjunction with Glyndwr University, Waterstones Wrexham and groups of local volunteers. Each day and evening of the week-long festival features "headline" writers plus a full programme of pop-up events.

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Saturday 29th April - Saturday 6th May 2017 Where?

Glyndŵr University, Coleg Cambria, Wrexham Libraries and various community-based venues in the Wrexham area.

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Joanne Harris, Alan Johnson, Lucienne Boyce, Ben Kane, Deborah Swift, Sarah Perry, Aled Lewis Evans, Barbara Erskine and a host of others, plus a Poetry Relay, Walkers' Tales, a New Voices extravaganza, Viva Voce, the Wrexham Workers’ Poem, Elfin Bow and stories through song-writing, loads of schools activities – a very packed, fun and exciting week.

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Wrexham News

School Absence Parents who take their children out during school time are being targeted by police and social workers for potentially encouraging absence during the school day.

North Wales Police and Education Social Workers will be on the lookout for anyone who looks as if they should be in school and will be asking why the child is absent from school? They will also be on the lookout for unaccompanied young people of statutory school age in the town centre. Parents of truants can face a maximum fine of up to £2,500 or a term of imprisonment.

A council spokesperson said:

"Taking children out of school is encouraging truancy and parents and carers should be discouraged from doing so. I hope many parents will think twice before doing it and make arrangements to either take advantage of the Easter holidays or the weekends.”

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The Community Education Patrols are an integral part of the Local Authority’s commitment to improving school attendance and achievement. This is also linked to the local authority’s strategic plan and ensuring a safe environment for all our children.

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March 2017 marks 28 years since duo Paul and Caroline Chenery, featuring a perm and other questionable 80’s attire, embarked upon the new adventure of opening a local glazing installation company.

With a humble beginning the pair originally started out operating from home, quickly expanding to open their first showroom at 75 Beatrice Street, Oswestry in 1990. It was a modest team, with Caroline taking the role of Saleswoman and Administration and Paul Surveying and fitting.

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2008 market two more huge milestones for the company, seeing both the opening of its current showroom in Moreton Business park, Gledrid, and in taking the exciting step to become a member of the UK-wide Conservatory Outlet Network. Enjoying further growth since then, the company now offers a range of some of the most innovated products in the industry, including triple glazing and energy rated windows, bi-folding, French and stable doors, as well as modern conservatories and Orangeries.

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Residential Sales for Local House Moves

Penrhyn Marchwiel, LL13 2 Bed Semi Detached Bungalow Cul De Sac Location No Onward Chain Driveway & Garage Energy Efficiency Rating D’56

£145,000

Elwyn Drive, Marchwiel, LL13 Semi Detached Bungalow

Three Bedroom & Shower Room Conservatory leading to Garden Integral Garage Low Maintenance Gardens Energy Performance Rating D'65

£165,000

Dean Road, Borras, Wrexham LL13 Two Bed Modern End Mews House

Fitted Breakfast Kitchen Double Glazing Installed Off Road Parking Tranquil Rear Garden Gas Central Heating Convenient Location Energy Efficiency Rating D’66

£127,500

Investment Properties for Sale

Victoria Road, Brynteg, LL11 Stone Fronted Terraced House

Prices Lane, Rhosddu, LL11 Two Bedroom Terraced House

£72,500

£95,000

Two Bedrooms First Floor Bathroom Diner/Kitchen & Lounge Garden to the Rear Energy Performance Rating D'68 No Onward Chain Estimated Rental £500 PCM

Two Reception Rooms Gas Central Heating UPVC Double Glazing Attractive Rear Garden EPC Rating 53 Band E No Onward Chain Estimated Rental £500 PCM

Heol Dirion, Coedpoeth, LL11 Three Bedroom Terraced House

Bathroom with Separate WC Double Glazing Gas Central Heating Garden to Rear Energy Performance Rating D'56 No Onward Chain Estimated Rental £525 PCM

£90,000

Please get in touch if you'd like to view any of these properties or to discuss rentals as investments.

01978 312123 41 King Street, Wrexham LL11 1HR wrexham@whitegates.co.uk www.whitegates.co.uk

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Wrexham News

Sponsors Wanted Council appeals for sponsors for to help improve look of area’s roundabouts

Businesses in Wrexham will have the chance to promote themselves via Wrexham County Borough Council’s roundabout sponsorship scheme.

The scheme started in 2007, and since then has gone from strength to strength, improving the environment for residents and visitors.

Recent work under the scheme saw bee-friendly wildflowers planted on the Croesnewydd Road.

Companies interested in promoting themselves via the sponsorship scheme have a number of sites to choose from.

Businesses which sponsor a roundabout will have their company name, logo and website highlighted on the roundabout they sponsor – along with one of their particular services or products.

Funds raised will go towards maintenance and development of the roundabouts and other planting throughout the County Borough.

Councillor David A. Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said:

“The Roundabout Sponsorship scheme has proven a success in the past 10 years, giving businesses the chance to promote themselves whilst helping us to maintain some of the most visible parts of our roadways.

“I encourage any businesses interested to contact our Environment and Planning department.”

For more information or to take part in the Roundabout Sponsorship scheme, contact Nicola Ellis on 01978 729638 or e-mail at roundabouts@wrexham.gov.uk.

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Essentials NOTICEBOARD

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April 16th 9:00am Eytom 9:45am Marchwiel 11:00am Bangor Come and join the celebration!

28th April at 7.30 as part of our Year of music, St Dunawd's Church Bangor on Dee presents A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS

A Concert with Bitesize Youth Theatre and their adult friends.

Tickets £5, children £1.

WORTHENBURY W.I.

invite you to their April meeting on Tuesday.11th April we will have a talk on cyber security, open to visitors who are concerned with this matter.

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Tallarn Green Methodist Church April Services 9th April 10:45am 14th April, Good Friday at 7pm Rev. R.Weir followed by tea and hot cross buns ------------------------

Other Services

16th april Easter morning communion 10.45am led by Rev. J.Arthurs.

23rd April 10.45am Sue Tyson.

30th April 6.30pm.

Youth Club 6 - 8pm in term time.

Dates for your diary charity golf tournament July 12th Annual concert at the Maelor School Nov.17th.

THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS (www.houghtonweavers.com) Appearing at Penley Village Hall Tuesday 30th May 2017 - 7.30pm Tickets £12.00 (including light supper) Bar Available Contact: Sheila 01978 710275

marchwiel village hall spring fair on 22 april 2017 between 2 – 4pm entrance £1 with raffle tickets refreshments available

Overton on Dee

Blues, Roots and Real Ale Festival 2017 May 5th & 6th

You are invited to view an

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Friday evening May 5th THE STUMBLE DALE STORR 3 KINGS Saturday afternoon May 6th CATFISH MAT WALKLATE & PAULO FUSCHI HOWLIN’ MAT Saturday evening May 6th KAZ HAWKINS BAND IAN PARKER BAND BEN TYZACK & GUY TORTORA Limited tickets available, Weekender £35, Friday £15, Saturday £25 Send cheque made out to OVHMC + SAE to Overton Blues Festival, Church Cottage, High Street, Overton on Dee, Wrexham. LL13 0DT

Shuttle service available to local B&Bs, hotels and caravan site All pro ts go to local community groups & organisations and towards maintenance of village de brillator Info contact: info@overtonvilagehall.co.uk or petevans@btinternet.com

Also on sale at Overton Corner Shop and Guitararama, Yorke St, Wrexham

Festival organised by Goin’ Up The Country Blues Club, Worthenbury

Info line for tickets, camping/caravan site - 01978 710413, before 9pm

www.hookerblues.co.uk

at Llay Community Church Hall Nant y Gaer Road On May 16th & 17th 10am to 12 noon Coffee/Tea provided - all free

Food outlets in village and at hall, 12 real ales and ciders available

CHORAL VARIATIONS CONCERT Complemented by choirs from the Madras School Friday 5 May 7.30pm Penley Church Tickets £6.00 to be reserved in advance Contact Phyllis Williams on 01948 830258

Delivery person required for Essentials Mag in Tallrn Green area. Monthly 1.5 hours approx.

Good rates of pay.

Call Jill: 01244 571602 jill@essentialsmag.co.uk

AFTERNOON TEA with music Sunday 21 May 3pm Penley Village Hall Home-made cakes, sandwiches, savouries, tea and coffee Tickets £5.00 Proceeds to Penley Church

Wrexham Art Group AND Bangoron-Dee Art Group ARE TO HOLD A JOINT ART EXHIBITION The exhibition will feature original paintings and drawings, many of which are for sale and are by member artists of both Groups.The venue is at: St. Dunawd’s Church Bangor-on-Dee From 13th May until 21st May 2017 The Church is open daily from 10.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. Admission to the exhibition is free and everyone is welcome.

Wrexham Hospice & Cancer Support Centre Foundation. Company Number: 2906838 (Limited By Guarantee) Registered Charity Number: 1035600. Registered in England and Wales.

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Text A Tribute to a Lovely Man I was honoured to attend the funeral of Terry Davies last month, and pay my respects to such a lovely man.

Standing room only at the service, which wasn't a surprise, he was as popular with most people as he was with me.

I will miss our phone chats and his monthly motoring news, which were always well received. More importantly I will miss his words of encouragement. He was truly an inspiration and had led such an interesting life, especially once he started writing, off all over the world and meeting many famous and interesting people.

I loved to hear the stories and listen to his very calming voice.

The service was such a lovely send off I hope Pam found it a little comforting at such a difficult time.

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Independent Candidate for Overton District This is my last chance to ask you to consider voting for me for the forthcoming Wrexham Council Elections on 4th May. Overton district covers Overton, Penley and Hanmer and surrounding areas.

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I am truly INDEPENDENT and free of party policies or ties I will seek your opinions before voting in Council meetings I will champion good causes I will respect everyones views I will respond to queries, questions and local issues I will work hard and keep you fully informed of ongoing issues I fully intend to spend some of the money I earn on good causes within the area • I am retired so I will dedicate all my time as necessary to this position and not as an “add-on“ to my current employment If you even know who your Councillor is and he has served you well for the last 25 years he has been in post then vote for him.

If not please vote for me on May 4th as I need everyones support.

NOW IS THE TIME FOR CHANGE. Thank you.

John McCusker 01978 710875 john.mccusker01@btinternet.com

If you have a comment about any local news/information please email: jill@essentialsmag.co.uk

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Abbeyfield - A Caring Sharing Home

Introducing Golden Moments

Abbeyfield have always opened their doors to those in need of companionship and indeed we hold many events that look to invite older people into the Abbeyfield family to support friendships over a cup of tea or a meal. We are in our sixth year of our Companionship at Christmas campaign that supports older people who may otherwise be alone at Christmas. But at Abbeyfield we recognise loneliness and isolation is not just at Christmas and we have a calendar of events that older people can look forward to throughout the year.

Golden Moments is about enriching the lives of older people everywhere through events, activities and initiatives that create connections with local communities, provide moments to look forward to and champion optimism for older people.

Through our Golden Moments programme, our houses and homes across the country and internationally will continue to reach out to engage with their wider local communities, so that existing facilities and activities are available to everyone and more people can get involved as well as be supported.

How does Golden Moments work?

Golden Moments will look to use events and provide activities for all to get involved in, inviting older people within our communities into our Abbeyfield houses and homes to share food, friendship and laughter. Opportunities to try new things or simply just to have a chat and make new friendships, so those in later life feel better connected to their local communities, with lives enriched and moments to look forward to. We feel this programme can reach-out to older people and make a real positive difference - and you can get involved! You can join us in making a real difference to the lives of older people, now and in the future. Contact us to find out more about Golden Moments.

Abbeyfield Wrexham Society Ltd 59 Beechley Road Wrexham LL13 7AU 12 Box Lane, Acton, Wrexham LL12 8JU abbeyfieldwrexham@yahoo.co.uk. T. 01978 366516

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