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Welcome... Welcome to our August issue! August is traditionally the month when we try to slow things down a little, and although our modern pace of life means that’s not always possible, it still feels like this month is a little bit unique – at least to me! The days are long and warm and everyone seems to be taking things at a slightly less frantic pace than normal. Plus, of course, we have a final Bank Holiday to enjoy in England, Wales and Northern Ireland before Christmas, which prompted me to read up a little on the history of our Late Summer Bank Holiday. I’ve discovered that it was initially introduced in 1871 as a way to give us all a chance to make the most of the summer, and for bank employees in particular to attend cricket matches! It didn't always fall on the last Monday of the month - up until 1971 it always took place on the first Monday of August. It was moved as it clashed with the traditional two week shut down that many companies utilised at that time. So whether August means taking a break from work or continuing life as normal, I hope you find time to relax with friends and loved ones. Have a great month!
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Local News Autism-Friendly Football This Summer Autism-friendly football sessions will return during the school summer holidays, with two dates each for both primary and secondary age children. Taking place at the Wrexham Glyndŵr University Sports Hall, the sessions are organised by Disability Liaison Officer, Kerry Evans, in conjunction with the Wrexham branch of The National Autistic Society, and run by the Wrexham AFC Community Trust. If you are interested in attending, or would like to learn more about autism-friendly football at Wrexham AFC, register your interest with Kerry at: kerry.evans@wrexhamafc.co.uk. The sessions are free of charge.
Volunteering Opportunity Family Friends, a local charity in Wrexham, are offering an exciting opportunity to volunteer and support local families in crisis. They will be running a training course entitled 'Do Something Good Today' this September. If you would like to add something fulfilling to your life and boost your CV, please get in touch with Jo on: 07985 270015. There are volunteer roles to suit a wide variety of skills and abilities. Full and ongoing training will be given.
Paper £20 and £50 Deadline Reminder Do you still have paper £20 or £50 bank notes? The Bank of England are encouraging people to use them or deposit them with your bank or Post Office before 30th September. After 30th September, only the newer polymer notes will have legal tender status. Once the 30th September 2022 deadline has passed, you will no longer be able to use Bank of England paper notes in shops, or use them to pay businesses. However, after this date, many UK banks will accept withdrawn notes as deposits from customers. Some Post Offices may also accept withdrawn notes as a deposit into any bank account you can access with them. The Bank of England will always exchange any withdrawn notes, including paper notes which have been withdrawn in the past.
Green Flag Awards Once again, eight areas in Wrexham have retained their coveted Green Flag Award. Flags are awarded for areas that have excellent visitor facilities, high environmental standards and commitment to delivering great quality green spaces. Acton Park, Alyn Waters Country Park, Bellevue Park, Ponciau Banks Park, Tŷ Mawr Country Park and Wrexham Cemetery, along with community award winners, Maes y Pant and Plas Pentwyn, will all be flying their flags for the next 12 months. Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Environment, said, “Once again we are very pleased to share the good news about our beautiful country parks and green areas. It’s a huge credit to staff and the volunteers who spend many hours ensuring they remain in excellent condition for the thousands of visitors they receive every year. “Their work is particularly appreciated this year following several storms in February that caused considerable damage to trees and a huge check and clean up followed to ensure areas remained safe and attractive for visitors.” “Ten of our country parks are also protected for future generations under the Open Green Spaces initiative operated by Fields in Trust which ensures they will remain areas the public can enjoy for generations to come.” The Green Flag Award programme is delivered in Wales by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy, with support from Welsh Government.
Petition to Open Nine Acre Field Local councillors have called for the Nine-Acre Field to be opened up for public use following a decision not to build a new school on the site. In July, Wrexham Council's planning committee turned down proposals to relocate St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, based in the city centre, to the field on Chester Road. Concerns were raised over the loss of open space, road safety, flooding and higher emissions. However, the land is not public open space and could be subject to future applications for development. A petition to unlock the Nine Acre Field for public use has been opened. To sign the petition,visit: https://www.wrexhamplaid.cymru/unlock_the_9_acre
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Volunteers Urgently Needed By CITIZENS ADVICE WREXHAM In its Diamond Jubilee Year, Citizens Advice Wrexham is looking for people to join their team. Citizens Advice was created over 80 years ago, in the darkest days of the Second World War. And, just as in September 1939, communities across Wrexham are struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis and need their advice and information services more than ever. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Citizens Advice Wrexham has continued with its services, providing support and guidance to our community. Whilst services have looked a little different, they never went away and their staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly to support their community over the last two years.
Since January 2022, Citizens Advice Wrexham helped 2,231 people with 10,546 problems, such as debt, housing, benefit and employment issues. They achieved an income gain of £1,204,914 for Wrexham clients. As they now look to bring their muchneeded services back up to pre-COVID levels they urgently need new volunteers. If you have good communication and listening skills and have some spare time to help the people in your community, Citizens Advice Wrexham would like to hear from you. For more information please email Robert at support@wrexhamcab.cabnet.org.uk
We’re here to help Citizens Advice Wrexham provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on any issue brought to us. We have specialist advisers who provide guidance on more complex issues such as money problems, benefit queries and energy inquiries. We are also a hate crime reporting centre.
Citizens Advice Wrexham general advice line: 01978 364 639 Leave a message with a brief description of the issue, your name and telephone number and you will receive a call back. A further Wrexham Helpline number is: 0300 330 1178
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Summer Fun at Bolesworth! Get ready for some Disney-themed fun at Bolesworth this summer as the Picking Patch Aladdin Maize Maze and PYO Sunflowers Patch takes over the estate. From the 20th of August to the 4th of September, substantial areas of the Bolesworth grounds will be transformed with a dense covering of green maize, and fabulous fields of bright and breezy yellow sunflowers. Follow the Trail Follow the maze trail to unearth the tale of the lazy lad Aladdin, spot Princess Yasmeena and see if the magic of the genie can help them to achieve their dreams. Just for fun, there’ll be a QR code quiz along the way with some very silly facts. Pick your Own Wind your way through the beautiful sunflowers, take some pictures, have a picnic and Pick Your Own to take home. Nine varieties of sunflowers will be available to choose from. It’s a Family Day Out Look out for the busy bees working hard in amongst the glorious wildflowers. There’ll be crafts to make, ice creams to eat, and plenty of food to enjoy. And, there’s more...! Extend the Family Fun with Bolesworth Movies Turn your day out into something extra special by extending the fun of the Maize Maze into the evening.
Movies at Bolesworth bursts into action when the open-air cinema screens familyfriendly films such as Mamma Mia!, Encanto and The Greatest Showman on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of August – all with the stunning backdrop of the Bolesworth Castle! Tickets on Sale Now Time slots are available to book for the Aladdin Maize Maze – arrive before your slot or stay after for the other activities. Tickets include free parking, and access to the Maze, picnic areas, and kids crafts, with areas to purchase food and drink. Sunflower picking is extra, and can be purchased onsite at £1 per stem, or £5 for six stems. General admittance and upgrade options are now on sale for Movies at Bolesworth. Buy six individual tickets for the chance to take your movie experience to the next level with wine and sweets packages. Visit: www.bolesworth.com for more information and to book tickets!
Pilates, Supported and Seated By HELEN CONWAY This new class, starting at Gresford Trust Memorial Hall on Wednesday 3rd August, 11am - 12noon, is a class aimed at those who may feel unable to join a regular class. Pilates is a perfect exercise programme for the older generation, but what if you fall into the crack between feeling able to join a class where you are required to be able to get down and up from the floor, and needing assistance from others? Pilates, Supported & Seated is the perfect class This class, seated on a chair, or using the chair for support, will enable you to build strength, stability, balance and confidence.
If this sounds like something that would be of value to you, or to someone you know, please get in touch to register your interest. Call Helen on: 01978 512401. This will be a small, controlled class of only ten clients, maximum, to ensure safety and the fullest attention. The class will be run by Helen Conway, of Bodywork-Pilates Ltd.
For anyone who is starting to become concerned that their lack of independence is making them vulnerable to needing more outside intervention, this class will address issues that come with age, including loss of strength, loss of coordination, loss of confidence, loss of mobility, loss of stability and loss of balance. We will look at static balance, dynamic balance and reactive postural control, as well as seated strength moves that will enhance everyday activities to make life easier. This class will also have a strong social engagement element. So after each class, there will be an opportunity to sit, socialise and have a cuppa.
Bodywork-Pilates was established in 2002. They offer the very best in pilates, yoga and holistic fitness, with over 20 classes a week to choose from in and around Wrexham and Chester.
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Surviving the Summer Heat By MELANIE BURGESS Our summers are getting warmer, temperatures are becoming more extreme. Recently, we had an intense heat wave where temperatures reached in excess of 35°C. It has been hot, hot, hot! Although some people love that level of heat, it has been so hot that most of us have struggled to cope, especially in Britain, as we just aren’t set up for it, and it can cause a lot of stress. Can Bach Flower Remedies help? Yes! They can’t bring the temperatures down or make you cooler, but the flower remedies can soothe and heal the associated frustrations and negative emotions; you just need to identify how the heat makes you feel. So, which of the remedies might you need to choose? We are all different and react in different ways but these are some of the more common emotions that a lot may suffer with in the heat: Does the heat make you feel irritable and grumpy? If you find yourself being unusually snappy with the people around you then Impatiens is one remedy that you need. Impatiens will help you to feel more patient and tolerant. Or perhaps you feel exhausted, drained, physically fatigued and just have no energy? Olive can help you to feel rejuvenated and revitalised.
Extreme heat can make us feel ‘spaced out’ or absentminded, and perhaps a bit faint. Clematis will bring back your focus and help you to feel more grounded and engaged in life. Impatiens and Clematis are two of the five remedies in Rescue Remedy, so if you have some to hand it’s a great place to start. You may find that as well as being more irritable, you become critical and intolerant of others. If so, Beech will restore your tolerance and understanding. Holly would also be of benefit to help you feel peaceful and calm if you find yourself feeling angry or frustrated. Whatever is bothering you, you will find remedies to help. Remember that these suggested remedies aren’t just for the heat, they are for any situation you find yourself in. Individual Bach Flower Remedies are available to buy online, or you can book a consultation with me for a bespoke remedy mix, or to have your own treatment bottle made up with the remedies of your choice. Look after yourself with Bach Flower Remedies.
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Yoga Class Pulford Village Hall, St. Mary’s Church, Pulford, Chester CH4 9EU All levels welcome - stretch, strengthen and stress reduction. 10am - 11:30am £8.00 Tel: 07909 993525
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BioBlitz and MiniBeast Houses Minera Lead Mines, Wrexham LL11 3DU Log as many different species of plants and animals as possible. Build a bugtastic MiniBeast house to take home with you. No booking required. Outside event so wear suitable clothing and footwear. 11am - 3pm Free Tel: 01978 757524
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Xplore! Science Festival Tŷ Pawb, Market Street, Wrexham LL13 8BB Xplore! Science Discovery Centre and Tŷ Pawb are teaming up to bring you an extravaganza of wild and wonderful family activities, demonstrations and interactive performances. 9:30am - 4:30pm £8.50 typawb.wales/whatson
Featuring great food and craft producers from around the region. Plus a charity dog show. 10:30am - 2pm Free
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Artisan Craft & Gift Fair Bellis Brothers Garden Centre, Wrexham Road, Holt, Wrexham LL13 9YU A wide selection of quality crafts, foods and stunning gift ware from around the world and local. 10am - 4pm Free
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Safe Places Community Fun Day Queen's Square, Wrexham LL11 1AT A fun filled day - fair rides, face painting, henna tattoos, music, dancing, singing, slushes, sweets and treats, choirs, information stalls and lots more. 10am - 4pm Free safeplaces@wrexham.gov.uk
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Chester Pride Castle Street, Castle Street, Chester CH1 2DN Chester Pride's 10th anniversary event. Two days bringing together the whole community, celebrating diversity and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender+ community. Free chesterpride.co.uk
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Soul and Motown Night Worthenbury Village Hall, Church Road, Worthenbury, Wrexham LL13 0AW
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Summer Maze at Bolesworth Bolesworth Castle, Bolesworth Road, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9HQ Get lost in the amazing maize maze and sunflower picking patch this summer holiday in the heart of Cheshire at Bolesworth. Pick your own sunflowers, pose for a photo in the wildflowers, and weave your way through the bee trail. Crafts, bring a picnic, ice creams, tea, coffee and snacks available. 9:30am - 3:30pm bolesworth.com
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Delmar World Latest News By DELMAR WORLD in Gresford Recently I had the pleasure of visiting Rofft School in Marford. I was asked to talk about my business and in particular, how we use marketing to communicate to new and existing customers. This forward-thinking brief was, I thought before the event, possibly a little too advanced for years 5 and 6. How wrong I was! The children were fully engaged throughout my presentation and the Q&A that followed reflected their interest in the subject that had been taught to them that term. Mrs Parker-Jones explained that the aim was to demonstrate how a subject they are taught in school is put to use in the workplace. Furthering their vision and interest and helping to focus their thoughts on what they may like to do when they leave school. Their talents were further demonstrated in our poster competition in which we received many beautifully designed holiday posters from pupils who had carefully thought up catchphrases, designed logos and some even had QR codes! The standard was so high that Ben, our marketing manager, had such a tough time choosing that we upped the numbers to six winners instead of the original three.
Each of the winners received a uniquely designed T-shirt & Cap displaying the words ‘Marketing Maestro’. There were only six made, so if you see one of Delmar’s geniuses wearing these, you will know exactly what it is all about!
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Gardening Tips and Advice August - Sultry Late Summer August is usually one of the hottest months of the year - making watering essential. Try to use grey water wherever possible, especially as water butts may be running low if it has been a dry summer. August is traditionally holiday-time, so you might need to enlist the help of friends and family to look after the garden while you are away. When you are at home, take the time to prune Wisteria and summer-flowering shrubs such as lavender once they've finished flowering.
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Peanut Butter Cookies Using ingredients that you'll have at the back of your cupboard, these simple peanut butter cookies go perfectly with a cuppa. Needing only four ingredients, these tasty cookies will delight kids and grown-ups alike – and they're gluten-free, too!
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200g peanut butter (crunchy or smooth) 175g golden caster sugar ¼ tsp fine table salt 1 large egg
METHOD Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line 2 large baking trays with baking parchment. Measure the peanut butter and sugar into a bowl. Add ¼ tsp fine table salt and mix well with a wooden spoon. Add the egg and mix again until the mixture forms a dough. Break off cherry tomato sized chunks of dough and place, well spaced apart, on the trays. Press the cookies down with the back of a fork to squash them a little. The cookies can now be frozen for 2 months, cook from frozen adding an extra minute or 2 to the cooking time. Bake for 12 minutes, until golden around the edges and paler in the centre. Cool on the trays for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Store in a cookie jar for up to 3 days.
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Calcium and Bone Health BY SAMANTHA GRIFFITHS Calcium is a major mineral found within the body. Along with vitamin D, calcium helps facilitate normal growth, and helps maintain healthy bones and teeth. Calcium is essential for blood clotting, hormone release, and healthy nerve and muscle function. The main source of calcium in our diet is from dairy products, such as milk and cheese. Calcium can also be found in soy products, fortified bread and cereals, nuts, seeds, and dark green leafy vegetables (not including spinach). Although spinach is high in calcium, it is not easily absorbed by the body, and is therefore not the best source. Instead of relying on only spinach, add in other dark green leafy vegetables, such as bok choy and kale, as this calcium is more easily absorbed. Another great source of calcium is from fish where the bones are eaten, such as sardines, tinned salmon, and anchovies. In the UK, it is recommended that adults aged 19-64 get 700mg of calcium per day from their diet. The calcium that we consume can only be absorbed if we have adequate amounts of vitamin D in our body. When we don’t get enough calcium from our diet, our bodies use the calcium stored in our bones.
In the long term, too little calcium, or too little vitamin D, can lead to a calcium deficiency, and potential osteoporosis later in life. Examples of high-calcium foods 100ml cows milk = 120mg, 100ml fortified soy milk or oat milk = 120-190mg, half a tin (60g) of sardines (with edible bones) = 270-400mg, 100g kale (boiled) = 150mg. Tips for getting in your daily calcium Replace tinned tuna with tinned salmon, or any fish with edible bones, in your sandwiches. Sprinkle a portion of cheese on to salads. Add sesame seeds to stir-frys, eat yoghurt for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert. In general, adequate calcium can be gained from the diet. However, those who follow a vegan diet, or avoid dairy products, are at risk of not getting enough calcium. In these cases, it’s important to eat a range of plantbased foods, such as tahini, calcium-set tofu, broccoli, chickpeas, and edamame beans. Always check food labels for ‘fortified with calcium’, especially when buying organic products, as these tend not to be fortified. PLEASE NOTE: If you have a long-term illness and want to make any dietary changes always discuss these with your GP or a Registered Dietitian first.
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How Blue Are You? By JULIE GREGORY The use of colour in marketing has always been a fascinating topic to me. When we want a customer to ‘do’ something, ie. click ‘Add to Basket’ or ‘Buy’, a red button will see a higher click through rate than a green one, according to HubSpot who carried out a survey using more than 2,000 users. A significant 21% chose the red button over the green. At this time of year when we are all enjoying the summer, we are surrounded by bright, cheerful colours. If a business is hosting a summer event or promotion, it is likely that a colour palette with sky blue and sunshine yellow would be used. Interestingly, these colours encourage people to spend more time on your website and help them feel more engaged with your service or product.
It creates a balance between the body and mind and in turn, leads us to making decisions more quickly and decisively. What does the colour purple mean to you? It is actually widely linked with royalty, knowledge and respect. You may have seen the colour used on beauty products, especially those with an anti-ageing emphasis. As mentioned earlier, sunshine yellow is a real feel-good colour and when coupled with a bright orange, we respond in a cheerful, optimistic fashion. Hence these colours are often used to encourage impulse buys and grab the attention of window shoppers!
Seasonal offers should incorporate the colours associated with the season. Autumn will see plenty of mustards, browns and oranges and winter, more white – but let’s not think of that just yet!
Black should not be used too much as it can create feelings of overwhelm. However, it does promote authority and power and can be seen as a sign of intelligence, whereas we all know white is a symbol of purity and is linked to a feeling of creating a clean slate.
The use of red has long been seen to promote a Sale – it creates a sense of urgency and is often used for short term clearance sales. Red stimulates our bodies while raising our blood pressure and heart rate, so no wonder we rush to buy those last minute bargains!
Now that you know a bit about the background to the use of colours in marketing, just notice when any of the above have been used and how they have made you feel – I would love to know if you did treat yourself to that impulsive summer purchase!
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When Did You Last Have Your Gutters Cleared Out? Gutter health is an often-overlooked part of your home maintenance plan, but gutters perform an important function in protecting your home. Axa, the leading insurance company, suggests that gutters require at least an internal inspection each year, and clearing out if they are clogged up. Blocked gutters can lead to brick damage, wood rot and even damp on internal walls of your home. Local GutterPRO expert Siôn Hughes says, “Contrary to popular belief, moss, not leaves are the major cause of gutter blockages. So even if your property doesn’t have trees in the immediate area there may still be a problem building up.” “Moss does a great job of falling from your roof when it rains and then swelling up in your guttering. The moss breaks down and provides a great medium for weeds and grass to germinate which will prevent water running freely to the drains.” GutterPRO are able to clear gutters from the ground using a powerful vacuum system and super-light carbon poles. Because of the length of the poles, GutterPRO can reach over your conservatory where it would be impossible to place a ladder safely. This means that not only is there less risk of falling off a ladder, there is less risk to your property too. Siôn says, “For your full peace of mind, we use a CCTV system that enables us to show you before and after photographs of the work we have completed for you.
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Turning Up The Heat By EssentialsMAG environment contributor ROB RENOUF Today, as I write, UK temperatures are exceeding 40°C for the first time ever; yesterday, the all-time record in Wales was broken by almost 2°C. Globally, records continue to be obliterated, from the Arctic to Antarctica. The time-lag of around a decade between carbon emissions and the resultant warming means that what we’re experiencing now is primarily the result of activity before the London 2012 Olympics. Since then, global emissions have hardly changed, so further warming is already ‘locked-in’. Things will definitely get worse over the next decade - we can now only influence how bad it gets beyond that. Carbon emissions remain in the atmosphere for up to 1,000 years, so the consequences of our current actions extend way beyond our lifetimes. UN Secretary-General António Guterres spelt out our situation in brutal terms “We have a choice. Collective action or collective suicide. It is in our hands.” The need to act could not be clearer, but we are not doing enough. The headline message from the UK Climate Change Committee’s recent annual progress report was “Current programmes will not deliver Net Zero.“ It said that whilst the UK Government had set ambitious targets, there was “scant evidence of delivery.”
It also highlighted the potential for Net Zero policies to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. It’s widely accepted that failure to act now will end up costing far more in the medium to long-term. From both an environmental and a financial perspective, we cannot afford to delay action. Changes we can make as individuals will never be sufficient on their own to resolve the climate crisis; the single most important thing we can do is demand rapid action from politicians to tackle the root causes - for example, ending all investment in fossil fuels. If you’re concerned about the climate crisis, make your votes contingent on meaningful climate action. All that entails is telling politicians you’ll only vote for them if they take sufficient action and following through on that at future elections. Politicians often claim they don’t receive much correspondence about the environment, which can lead them to the conclusion it won’t influence how people vote - if we make it absolutely clear that it will, we’re far more likely to see meaningful action. The current pace and scale of action is nowhere near sufficient - we need to turn up the heat on our politicians by demanding they go further and faster.
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Lesley Griffiths MS Member of the Senedd for Wrexham With the Senedd in recess for the summer, it offers ample opportunity to get out and about in the constituency and to spend time at some of the many fairs, fetes and community events taking place throughout Wrexham.
meaningful daytime activity, education and work experience. This year’s Summer Fair was a success and as a proud patron of the charity, it was an honour to be asked to officially open the new Jubilee Garden, which looked splendid in the sunshine.
It was lovely to be among the hundreds of people who attended Wales Armed Forces Day. Every year, a different local authority area in Wales hosts the commemorative event which recognises and celebrates the work and dedication of our military personnel. The city centre was buzzing with activity and it was heartening to see so many people showing their support for our Armed Forces community.
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I’m a long-time supporter of the Wrexham Walking Festival and was pleased to join the team for a walk around a sunny Erddig Country Park. During the nine-day event, people of all ages and abilities were invited to enjoy a series of free walks exploring the picturesque surroundings of North East Wales.
There was a great atmosphere and a lovely community spirit at the Caia Park Environmental Group’s Open Day. From baking competitions to live music, there was a whole host of activities taking place and I was pleased to attend and open the event. Many of these events were forced to take hiatuses for a few summers due to the pandemic so it has been lovely to see crowds gathering once again to support various community causes.
Although the 2022 festival has reached its conclusion, organisers Walkabout Wrexham and District, arrange walks throughout the year so if anyone is interested in finding out more information, please contact me via the details below. Located on Bryn Estyn Road, the Erlas Victorian Walled Garden is one of Wrexham’s hidden treasures. The charity supports people with learning and mental health disabilities, offering them
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The principal changes in the reforms relate to the way in which a claim is dealt with. Claims must now be made through a new Official Injury Claim portal that will value them according to a fixed tariff. Claimants will be unable to include any legal fees or costs and the compensation award is likely to be lower than would be anticipated in a claim not affected by the reforms.
The result of the reforms was that, in the majority of cases, it is sadly no longer financially viable for solicitors to make whiplash claims on behalf of victims. There will however, always be exceptions. For example, if the whiplash is accompanied by other injuries, which could be physical or psychological injuries such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Strict time limits apply to bringing a claim for compensation and, where settlement is not reached, court proceedings would need to be issued within three years of the date of the accident, otherwise the claim would be timebarred and the right to bring a claim would be lost. If you are unsure whether you have a valid claim and the reforms apply in your individual case, a solicitor will be able to advise you.
The reforms define whiplash as soft tissue injury to the neck, back or shoulder. This includes damage to muscles, tendons, or ligaments (i.e. sprains, strains, tears, ruptures, or lesser damage); and damage to soft-tissues associated with muscles, tendons, or ligaments. Claims for whiplash injuries affected by the reforms apply to victims over 18 who, as drivers or passengers of a motor vehicle, were injured in a road traffic accident that occurred on or after 31st May 2021, and sustained injuries worth less than £5,000, with a total claim value of less than £10,000.
The government introduced the Whiplash Reforms in an attempt to reduce the number and cost of minor, exaggerated and fraudulent Road Traffic Accident claims and, in so doing, benefit the majority of motorists by reducing insurance premiums and speeding up the process of settling small claims. Our concern as solicitors, is that having to wade through 64 pages of guidance notes on their own to make an online claim for compensation way below what was previously expected, is likely to put many genuine whiplash victims off claiming.
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