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Welcome... to your latest edition of EssentialsMAG The clocks have gone forward marking the start of British Summertime. The days are getting longer as we say goodbye to winter, but it also meant we lost an hour of sleep. In this edition, Helen Conway shares her simple top tips for getting better, and more beneficial sleep, which many of us desperately need.

I don’t know about you, but the longer, warmer days make me want to get out and about more. So, this month’s ‘Great Day Out’ looks at the popular tourist attraction called Electric Mountain, which is set against Snowdonia’s magnificent mountains in Llanberis. Here you can take an underground tour around the hydro-electric power station situated in Europe’s largest man-made cavern.

If that sounds a little too adventurous, why not stay at home and experiment in the kitchen with our delicious Seared Chirk Trout recipe, kindly created

by Dan at Haybank Clubhouse, The Plassey.

Have a great April.

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Scam Telephone Calls claiming to be from HMRC This alert is being circulated due to the amount of calls being received. Over the weekend there have been number of calls to elderly persons in the Wrexham and Flintshire areas, purporting to be form the HMRC (Tax office).

The caller states that the aggrieved person owes them money. They then request that the elderly person buys iTunes vouchers to pay the outstanding bill. These iTunes vouchers can be purchased at supermarkets across the counties. Fortunately some supermarket staff have thought that this is suspicious and have stopped the elderly person from going ahead with this fraud.

Some people have already been conned into sending over the details of the vouchers and enquiries are in hand to catch these people.

This is a SCAM - don’t let these people get away with it.

The Tax office will not phone people at home demanding money and expect a payment via iTunes.

Please pass this on to your family and friends to ensure no one get caught out with this scam.

Officers are visiting the local supermarkets to speak to the managers to make them aware.

Thanks SCCH / PCSO 0151 Lynne Maurice Overton Police Station

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Mum’s Advice to Warm your Heart

By EssentialsMAG motivation contributor SASHA kENNEY Mother’s day might have been and gone, but their wisdom will stay with us forever.

We often hear "Mum knows best" and while we don't always want to believe it, time and time again it turns out to be true.

My mum has always been a hard worker and she would frequently announce: “Nothing comes from nothing,” meaning if you want something you need to work for it. Stupidly, that is the reason I never play the lottery. On a serious note, this saying has subconsciously been my guide through life and that is probably way I am writing this at 2am in the morning.

To celebrate mother’s day and their wisdom, I was curious to explore what advice has been passed on by our local mums...

“Always treat people how you want to be treated.”

LAuRA’S MuM, BuRTON “The only time you should look down at a person is if you are helping them up.”

JANE’S GRANDMA, ACTON “If you need to use credit – you can’t afford it!”

EIRA’S MuM, GRESFORD “This too shall pass.“ RACHEL’S NAN, BuRTON

"Always wear clean knickers - just in case your get run over."

NIkkI’S MuM, GARDEN VILLAGE “Always be humble and kind. Speak to the janitor the very same way you speak to the CEO. Often times they have far more important things to say.”

RYAN’S MuM, PANDY “Never go to sleep on an argument as you don’t know what tomorrow will bring.”

CHARLOTTE’S MuM, ROSSETT “Keep your hand on your ha’penny’ RACHEL, RuABON I wonder what your mum used to say?

Whatever it is, pass it on. It must be wise.

EssentialsMAG motivation contributor is Sasha Kenney from Fit Philosophy sasha@fitphilosophy.co.uk Tel: 07841 261582

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Viv Lavis Jones Bangor-on-Dee History Bangor and District Horticultural Society During the First World War, when food was in short supply, Edward Griffiths, gardener at Deeside, Samuel Dunbabin and Joseph Spoor formed the Bangor Food Production Society to give advice and help to villagers on growing their own produce. After the war the society under its chairman J Spoor, vice chairmen Fred Barlow, Walter Young and Evan Jones; treasurer Samuel Dunbabin, and secretary Edward Griffiths encouraged a spirit of rivalry between villagers by holding competitions to find who could grow the best flowers, fruit and vegetables. Begun as a small affair in 1921 in the schoolroom, by the following year the show, combined with the church Harvest Festival, had moved to a small marquee in the rectory grounds. Mrs Pitcairn Campbell of Deeside distributed the prizes to the winners. Afterwards the Rev and Mrs O'kell threw open the grounds for competitions for children’s pets, a best decorated perambulator, and various stalls.

The day continued with sports in a field behind the Royal Oak lent by Mr Tom Williams followed by an exhibition of boxing by Johnnie Basham and ended with dancing to the Ifton Band.

Renamed the Bangor and District Horticultural Society, the show soon outgrew the rectory grounds and relocated to a large marquee on the Grwyth field (by permission of Robert Feamall). In 1931, the Overton Flower show having ceased after 45 years through lack of support, Major Peel gave their cups to the Bangor Horticultural Society as awards for the various sections. (Anyone know where

these are now?) By 1938 the show now included a cheese competition with sections for farmers under 50 acres, over 50 acres and two classes for farmer’s resident within 6 miles of Bangor.

Winning competitors came from Malpas, knolton, Isycoed, Worthenbury, Cuddington and Tilston. All classes were keenly contested. The horticultural part of the show had a main section open to amateurs and gardeners living within five miles of Bangor church with competitions for various flowers, fruit and vegetables, eggs, dressed fowl, butter and jam. There was a children’s section and a best and cleanest cottage garden competition open to cottagers residing within three miles of the church whose rental did not exceed £20. The afternoon was devoted to various sports events; foot races, gymkhana, cycle and swimming races. There were numerous sideshows such as darts, coconut shie, skittles, treasure hunt, hoopla, a rifle range and a clay pigeon shoot as well as stalls selling anything from fancy goods, lucky dip and sweets, to ice cream and minerals.

In 1938, it was said to be the biggest show of its kind in the area with competitors in the sports events, overseen by Tom Jarvis, the ex-runner and athlete, coming from as far afield as Birmingham and Crewe With the enthusiasm and drive of Edward Griffiths as overall secretary and Fred Barlow as assistant secretary the event went from strength to strength. The eighteenth, and last, show was held in 1939 after which the Grwyth field was ploughedup and the country was at war.

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By EssentialsMAG travel contributor Ann Anglesea at DELMAR WORLD in Gresford

Get on the Right Track Ann Anglesea is one of the UK’s Premier Canada Specialists. Here she talks about the various train journeys that can be added to a holiday itinerary to give a different perspective.

Over the years, I have enjoyed a few train journeys in Canada and, whilst I am not one for sitting and staring out of a train window for hours on end, train travel in Canada is different. So much of the scenery is breathtakingly majestic, which is just as well because, due to the sheer size of the country, many journeys can be up to four nights. As a result, Canadian trains are built for comfort: cosy sleeping cabins provide a romantic, if rather small, overnight retreat and the quality of food and drink on board is a match for most restaurants.

This type of journey gives you the chance to switch off from the usual pressures of life and to, quite literally, watch the world go by. Conversation with fellow travellers is easy and the atmosphere is relaxed.

So what routes are available on which trains?

The Rocky Mountaineer is considered to be the most popular tourist train as its route and schedule is specifically designed for daylight viewing and the experience is spectacular. There are three routes between the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver and each one takes two or three days, depending on the route. Breakfast and lunch is served on the train but you don’t sleep on board; instead you stay overnight in a hotel. There are two classes -

Silverleaf and Goldleaf Service. As you might expect, there is a difference in the comfort level (and price!) but both are excellent. For many this is a ‘once in a lifetime trip’ so it is important to make an informed decision so you know what to expect in each class.

Many clients ask me about “the train that goes across Canada.” This is a VIA Rail service train called The Canadian. unlike the Rocky Mountaineer, this train travels overnight and has various class levels and sleeping accommodation, ranging from upper and lower berths with a privacy curtain to the high-end Prestige Sleeper Class with spacious cabins, private bathrooms, flat-screen TV and minibar.

In this class, all meals, bar service and snacks are included.

The four-night journey between Toronto and Vancouver can be done in one trip, or can be broken to include some of the towns along the way. There are many itineraries that can be designed around this journey. For instance, if you were to leave the train in Jasper in the Canadian Rockies, you could easily pick up a car (or a coach) from here and travel through the Columbian Icefield Parkway to Banff and then maybe take the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver.

“SO MuCH OF THE SCENERY IS BREATHTAkINGLY MAJESTIC”

If you fancy shorter trips on Via Rail, the Corridor Service between Toronto and Montreal is scenic and comfortable and a great alternative to hiring a car.

In fact, it is possible to visit Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa and Toronto on this service, so an excellent city hopping itinerary can be designed for those who prefer rails to wheels The Ocean Route operates between Montreal and Halifax is an overnight scenic journey. If you travel in the Sleeper Plus class, you will have access to the Park Car: a carriage with a 180 degree glass dome allowing all round viewing.

Once in The Maritimes - which comprises New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island the area has a lot to offer and it is very easy to get around by car.

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Time Difference: Toronto -5hrs/Vancouver -8hrs Currency: £1 = 1.8 Canadian Dollar Flying Time from UK: Toronto 7hrs/Vancouver 9.5hrs Top Tips: The upgrade cost to Business Class on Via Rail is often not huge but makes a big difference to your comfort.

Via Rail offer discounts for Seniors.

Book early if you want Goldleaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer - it fills up quickly.

Gardening Tips and Advice April - Sunshine and showers 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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keep weeds under control.

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Protect fruit blossom from late frosts.

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Tie in climbing and rambling roses.

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Sow hardy annuals, herbs and wild ower seed outdoors.

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Start to feed citrus plants.

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Increase the water given to houseplants.

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Feed hungry shrubs and roses.

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Sow new lawns or repair bare patches.

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EssentialsMAG Tasty Recipe

Chef Dan’s Seared Chirk Trout INGREDIENTS 4 x Trout Fillets

½ tsp Chilli Powder

Vegetable Oil

1x can Chopped Tomatoes

Salt

500ml Double Cream

Pepper

1x Lemon

1kg Potatoes

1x Shallot

2 Cloves Garlic

Tablespoon Butter

1 Finally Diced Onion

1 Pack of Tenderstem Broccoli

1 tsp Paprika

Olive Oil

METHOD For the Sea Trout 1. Rub fillets with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. Heat heavy skillet on high. Pat dry fillets with paper towel. Add 2 pieces at a time, skin side down, Cook about 2 to 3 minutes until skin is crispy.

Flip to other side, cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve skin side up.

For the Bravas 3. Combine chopped potatoes, olive oil, salt in a large cold skillet. Heat on low and cook until potatoes are softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Increase heat to high and fry until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

4. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir diced onion with 1 teaspoon of salt in the hot oil until onion has softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, chilli, and smoked paprika; simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and return to a simmer.

5. Combine the Sauce and Potatoes together and serve as a bed under the trout.

For the Fish Cream Reduction 6. Sweat off 1 shallot in a pan, add butter, cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Bring to boil and simmer for 2½ minutes, for that added intensity add in some fish stock to increase flavour.

7. Serve with Tenderstem Broccoli.

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This delicious recipe was kindly supplied by Haybank Clubhouse at The Plassey.

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We welcome non members and their families and serve excellent food & drink seven days a week, 8am until 8pm.

Dans Seared Chirk Trout will be available on our specials board Thursday - Sunday throughout April with a 10% discount on your food & drink bill, please quote (Essentials 10%).

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Local Police Advice keeping North Wales Safe If you find a discarded needle or syringe DO NOT: • Put yourself or others at risk.

• Hide it.

• Separate the needle from the syringe.

• Put the cap back on the needle.

• Play with the needle or syringe.

• Put it in a dustbin or litter bin, down a drain or toilet.

If you feel there is immediate danger to children or other people and you are confident to do something yourself immediately then follow the advice below. Never put yourself at risk.

DO: • Find a suitable container to put it in eg, a plastic bottle, jar, tin, etc.

• Always take the container to the needle/syringe.

• Handle it carefully (ideally wearing plastic/gardening gloves) and do not touch the sharp end of the needle. You can use a long handled gripper if you have one.

• Pick the syringe up by the barrel end only and never touch the sharp end.

• Put the needle (sharp end) into the container first.

• Screw the lid/top onto the container.

• Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.

• Take it to your local Pharmacy where you see this logo for it to be safely disposed of.

What to do in the event of a needlestick injury: • Don't panic.

• Do not suck the injury.

• Squeeze the wound and encourage it to bleed freely.

• Wash and gently flush out the wound with running water and soap if available.

• Cover with a waterproof plaster.

• Visit your GP for medical advice and any appropriate treatment.

In North Wales we have a dedicated freephone number for the public to report any discarded needles and syringes. Freephone 0808 808 2276 and speak to one of our staff.

CONTACT NUMBERS PCSO 0151 Lynne Maurice Blackberry 07854 352 815 PCSO 3020 Mike Simister Mobile 07880 156956 Overton, Hanmer, Bettisfield, Horeseman’s, Green & Penley CALL 101 which is a 24 hour number for non emergency calls.

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Legal Advice Questions & Answers

By EssentialsMAG legal advice contributor CAROL McGuIRE QUESTION I’ve lived with my husband for 20 years and we have two children aged 15 and 13. My husband is always drinking to excess and this results in my having endured several beatings with injuries ranging from black eyes to broken bones. I’ve tried to keep things together for the children’s sake but I think they are now suffering from being subjected to so many nasty scenes. The trouble is I don’t believe in divorce. It is against my Christian upbringing and my family might disown me. What can I do?

ANSWER First of all you don’t have to divorce.

You could take proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act for an injunction to stop your husband from physically abusing you and also mental abuse can be included. You would ask the Court to make a Non-molestation Order so as to prevent this. You can also ask the Court to make an Order that your husband has to leave the property. It would alleviate your immediate problem and then you can decide what else you want to do.

Instead of divorce, you could apply for a Judicial Separation which is identical in format to divorce proceedings but the case stops at the stage of the decree nisi.

There is no decree absolute which means you can’t remarry and you can’t make any claims against your husband’s pensions if he has any. It doesn’t provide for finality but it doesn’t stop you from asking the

Court to resolve your financial issues. So this really is something your family might not object to. After all they must see how unhappy you are or have witnessed all of the bruises and breakages of bones. They must worry about you, so I think this action might be acceptable. Of course there are some faiths e.g. the Catholic Faith, whereupon you can acquire an annulment although there are many conditions to be met before the Pope agrees to such.

It’s worth consulting your Pastor or Priest to talk it over.

Above all, you have to consider what is best for your children. You don’t want them to think that their father’s behaviour is normal. What affect would such have in their own relationships? They probably feel inadequate in not being able to protect you.

So if your husband torments you again do call the Police as they are likely to remove him from your home, so allowing you time to acquire an injunction to prevent him return at all. You must protect yourself.

EssentialsMAG legal advice contributor is Carol McGuire of Thomas Andrews www.thomasandrews.co.uk

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Blues, Roots and Real Ale Festival 2018 May 11th & 12th

Friday evening May 11th 19:00 - 23:30 THE CADILLAC KINGS THE RAINBREAKERS MUMBO JUMBO Saturday May 12th 13:00 - 23:30 THE REVOLUTIONAIRES SARI SCHOOR & THE ENGINE ROOM XANDER & THE PEACE PIRATES LITTLE ROGER & THE HOUSEROCKERS BENJAMIN BASSFORD & LIAM WARD BIG JOE BONE

Limited tickets available, Weekender £40, Friday £15, Saturday £30.

Send cheque made out to OVHMC + SAE to Overton Blues Festival, Church Cottage, High Street, Overton on Dee, Wrexham. LL13 0DT. Also on sale at Overton Corner Shop and Guitararama, Yorke St, Wrexham.

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

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

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.

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Are You Getting a Good Night’s Sleep?

By EssentialsMAG fitness contributor HELEN CONWAY Well, spring has officially arrived. We even lost that lovely hour of sleep when the clocks went forward.

So how can you make the most of your precious sleep time?

The importance of sleep is often underestimated. Getting sufficient, and good quality sleep can help with weight management, hormone regulation, mood, reducing stress levels and inflammation, improving memory and much more.

So for better, and more beneficial sleep, try these top tips: • Ensure your bedroom is dark. Cave dark. So turn off any standby buttons, dim or turn digital alarm clocks away from view, and use black out blinds and curtains.

• Prepare to sleep. Quiet your mind from the days hustle and bustle by turning off all electrical stimulus at least 30 minutes before you intend to go to sleep. TV, smartphones, iPads - blue screen technology disrupts our brains and will disrupt sleep patterns.

• keep your bedroom cool. keeping a temperature of around 18 to 20°c is advised.

This will help to prevent you over heating and disturbing your rest.

• Try to create a regular sleep timetable. Go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time.

• use simple breathing practices or meditations to help relax you into a sleep friendly state. A simple square breath can be helpful - breath in for an easy four count, pause for four, breathe out for four, pause for four. Don't struggle or force it. keep it smooth.

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According to research by The Centre for the Modern Family1, almost half of people avoid thinking about potential care costs, while one in four admit that they have no idea how they would cover the costs for themselves or a relative.

The research also reveals the degree to which people expect to be reliant on their family for financial support in the future. Half of uk adults say they will have to rely on a relative to help them afford care fees, which currently cost an average of £866 per week.2 Preparation pays understandably, many of us will have misgivings about putting money aside for

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elderly care, especially if we have more immediate calls on our income. However, without a robust plan in place, it could fall to our families to make very expensive decisions.

While equity release or selling a property could free up the money needed, many people will view this as a last resort.

If you end up having to pay fees yourself, known as ‘self-funding’, and your capital drops below £23,250 (capital drops below £23,250 in England and after April 2018 £40,000 in Wales) the local authority may assist with funding. However, the local authority might still take some of your income if you have less than this amount. It’s therefore important to seek expert advice so that you know the rules.

A financial adviser will also help you to avoid making some common mistakes, such as ‘deliberate deprivation’ – when you are judged to have purposefully given assets away to avoid these being included in the local authority’s financial assessment. Additionally, they will ensure you are receiving all the state benefits to which you are entitled.

The report’s findings are also a good reminder of the need for people to talk with their relatives about their plans for the years ahead.

Aspects concerning care, downsizing, Wills and lasting powers of attorney are not always easy to approach, but they are vital if future decisions are to be based on a clear understanding of the recipient’s wishes.

The sooner those conversations are had, the better.

Contributed by Warren Hadlow & Medwyn Edwards, Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management Limited.

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How to Help Someone Who is Struggling

By EssentialsMAG relationships contributor CAT WILLIAMS I am often asked by family members how they can help someone who is facing a stressful situation.

Use the word confidence We feel stressed when we don’t feel confident that we have the resources to cope with a particular situation, so it is most important to find out how the person feels about themselves.

Ask: “How confident are you feeling about work, school, exams, being a parent etc… at the moment?”

Don’t ask something like “why are you struggling” because this sounds negative and focuses on the consequences, rather than the cause, of the person’s feelings.

Use scaling questions Ask questions using a 1-10 scale, for example: How capable do you feel at work, school, parenting… out of 10 at the moment?

How capable out of 10 did you used to feel?

What has made it lower do you think?

These questions provide clearer insight into how a person feels, and why.

Ask what would be most helpful When we are worried about someone else we often want to:

a) Shield them by perhaps saying “I’ll sort it out, why don’t I……” b) Push them by saying “Why don’t you do this, not do that, try this...”

Instead of ‘shielding’ or ‘pushing’ we offer the best support by standing side by side and asking: “What would be most helpful?”

This is an empowering question because it gives the other person the opportunity to take ownership of their situation, the power to really think about what might make a difference, and the permission to ask for it!

Suggest ideas, but let them choose which to try If the other person isn’t sure what might be most helpful then suggest a few different ideas that could be tried. Let them choose what to try first, and be prepared to help them try other ideas, until they find the one that makes the most difference to their feelings of confidence; this can often take a little bit of time.

Good luck, and remember one of my favourite quotes: “I never lose. I either win, or I learn” If you would like support in any of your relationships please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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News from Wrexham County Council Switched on Car Parks on the Way You may have read recently that we’re looking to introduce electric charging points in car parks across the county borough.

Well, we’re pleased to report Executive Board has approved the proposals and chargers will soon be installed in car parks at Waterworld, Tŷ Pawb, Tŷ Mawr Country Park, Alyn Waters Country Park and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The move underline’s our council’s commitment to reduce carbon and promote energy efficiency.

“Make an Earth Hour Promise” We’ve also been asked by the World Wildlife Fund, organisers of Earth Hour, to make an “Earth Hour Promise” – a promise that will help protect the planet and show our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and we’re able to now make this promise to the WWF by installing these chargers.

Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for the Environment, said: “As a council we are committed to reducing emissions and reducing our carbon footprint across the county borough. The move compliments many of our other green initiatives which include Wales’ first Solar Farm in Legacy, and installing solar panels in council properties. The Welsh Government is also looking for a carbon neutral public sector by 2030 and the UK expects to stop the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2040 and this initiative will go a long way to supporting both of these goals.”

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News from Wrexham County Council Sports Groups Should Grab Chance for Extra Cash Sports groups and clubs in Wrexham do a lot of good work, as recently shown by our Sports Awards.

While often powered by the hard work of volunteers, those clubs aren’t free to run, and often rely on funds from members and supporters to keep going.

Luckily, funding is out there to help these groups keep going, and ease up some of the pressure they might face when looking for backing.

Applications for the 2018 Community Chest funding is now open, with the first round of funding closing on April 18.

Community Chest is a Sports Wales Initiative, open to any community group or sports club with a bank or building society. The fund can help sports clubs with a bit of extra money to help them with buying equipment or covering costs, giving them the chance to focus on training or community engagement.

Groups can apply for up to £1,500 per year.

Cllr Andrew Atkinson, Lead Member for Youth Services and Anti-Poverty, with responsibility for Leisure, said: “The recent Sports Awards showed there’s a really strong community sporting element in Wrexham. The Community Chest is there to help those clubs get the extra resources they need.”

For more information, contact Louise Brady at Wrexham Council at louise.brady@wrexham.gov.uk; telephone 01978 297359 or apply via our website.

Information on how to apply is available on the Sports Wales Website: http://sport.wales/funding--support/how-to-apply/how-to-apply.aspx

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Great Day Out - underground Adventure at Electric Mountain Set against a magnificent backdrop of the towering mountains and the magnificent scenery of Snowdonia, Electric Mountain is First Hydro Company's Visitor Centre in Llanberis.

Inside Elidir Mountain hides the pumped-storage hydro-electric Dinorwig Power Station. When it was fully commissioned in 1984, Dinorwig was regarded as one of the world's most imaginative engineering and environmental project. Today, its’ operational characteristics and dynamic response capability are still acknowledged the world over, and is the largest scheme of its kind in Europe.

Electric Mountain is a popular tourist attraction with over 225,000 visitors a year. The station's six powerful generating units deep in Elidir Mountain stand in Europe's largest man-made cavern. You can take an underground tour of this awesome space where you will see the huge turbines in action. There is also a Visitor Centre home to a café and gift shop, a traverse wall and gallery space displaying the work of local artists.

Dine Café - The café offers a superb range of home-made bistro dishes - from delicious local specialties to continental-style fare and refreshments.

Tour charges (It is advisable to book before hand at: www.electricmountain.co.uk) Adult: £8.50 / Child: £4.35 (4-16) / Concession: £7.65 / Carer: free. Family tickets available.

Please Note: First Hydro Safety Procedures require that all visitors wear Safety Helmets on the Underground Tours. These helmets are not suitable for use by babies and young children, therefore, they cannot allow any children under the age of 4 years on the tours.

Anyone suffering from claustrophobia may suffer some discomfort while underground and they are advised not to take the tour. As visitors are entering an industrial site suitable footwear must be worn, specifically no flip flops, sandals or high heels.

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19th April. Members went to the theatre last month to see "Oliver". Why not come and join us.

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There will be a Colours Fashion Show at The Buck House Hotel, Bangor on Dee on Saturday 12th May. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are £5 to include a single raffle ticket, and are available from Jackie Grice Tel:07749494180.

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Monies raised will go towards the redevelopment of the village playground. Please come along and support us.

Tallarn Green Methodist Church Youth Club have organized a Youth weekend to Newtown in June, when parents and children can enjoy time with various activities. Each Friday during term time they meet from 6 - 8p.m.

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The Reverend Canon David Child retired on Easter Day from being Priest in Charge of Overton and Erbistock. He has been involved in the life and work of the local churches for a number of years; as Churchwarden, Reader, Assistant Curate, Priest in Charge and Area Dean., and all this done as a gift of ministry to the people of the local community. We thank him for all that he has done and wish him and Diane a long and happy retirement in Overton where they will continue to live.

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RSPCA Fox Cub Found Alone?

From April to May it’s common to see month-old cubs developing survival skills above ground during the day. Parents or relatives are usually nearby, watching. Or you may come across cubs waiting for their mother, as vixens move their litter one by one if they feel the den has been disturbed.

What to do if you see fox cub In most cases, it's best to leave them alone, but sometimes it may be necessary to intervene. Only touch the fox cub if necessary and, if you need to, do so as little as possible to keep them wild.

If the cub is in immediate danger or the eyes are closed, move it to a sheltered spot nearby and, if you like, provide some dog food and water. Check back after 24 hours, by this time the cub will usually have been collected by its parents.

If you find a fox cub on its own with its eyes open and it looks healthy, monitor from a distance for 24 hours (at least overnight).

Feeding a fox cub If the cub is still there after 24 hours, leave food and water nearby and monitor to see if it's eating and drinking normally. Foxes have no specialised food requirements, but if you have some dog food handy, this is suitable for foxes to eat. It’s better for 'orphaned' cubs to be left in the wild and given supplementary food than to be brought into captivity. So if cubs are healthy and feeding normally, then provide food until July.

Foxes in captivity Fox cubs should only be taken into captivity as a last resort. Please don’t try to rear a cub yourself – they need expert care and foxes used to humans do not survive well in the wild.

Accidentally disturbed a fox litter?

If you disturb a fox litter causing the mother to run away, monitor from a distance. Their mother should return when she feels safe and move her cubs.

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