Essentials Mag September 2019 Bangor/Holt

September 2019

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Welcome... to your latest edition of EssentialsMAG Our lovely cover picture was drawn by 11-year-old Kay Niland who entered our ‘Design a Back to School Front Cover Competition’ at Rossett Village Festival.

As you can see, the standard was high and it was very difficult to choose a winner so we picked three! The winning drawings appear on all three of our magazines this month, and as always, you can read them at: www.essentialsmag.co.uk/latest-editions.

We would like to thank all the children who entered for their amazing artwork.

By the time most of you read this, the summer holidays will be over and the children would have gone back to school. September can be a time for change for many families - from little ones starting pre-school, to teenagers going up to high school, or going off on their own in the big-wide-world to college and university.

Whatever is happening in your family we wish you a great September!

All the best, Vicky Heathfield It’s your mag too!

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Call us on: 01978 855 459 or email: vicky@essentialsmag.co.uk

Cover Photo: Back to school drawing by Kay Niland, age 11

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Let Tech Be Your Guide

By EssentialsMAG tech contributor DAVID HUGHES Summer time has finally arrived, and hopefully the rain will make way to blue skies and some sunshine over the next few weeks. In our family, that usually means days out and new experiences, sometimes in holiday locations. Then come the inevitable questions: What shall we do today? Where shall we go? It can be tricky working out what to do, even when you’re close to home, but even harder when you’re in a different part of the country, or different country altogether.

hotel, with options for driving, walking, public transport, or even an Uber (limited to more urban areas, generally).

Luckily, the technology in our pockets can give us a helping hand. There are a few websites and applications that I use often when finding places to go, things to see and—most importantly, for me at least— places to eat!

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Try Airbnb’s new Experiences (airbnb.co.uk/experiences). This is a fairly new service from the company taking the holiday rental market by storm, but there are already some very interesting ‘experiences’ to choose from, including cooking classes, arts and crafts workshops, and even multi-day hiking adventures; all provided by local people who love what they do.

Firstly, Google Maps (google.co.uk/maps).

This remains my go-to navigation app, but continues to get better at suggesting places to go. Simply open the app, and it will locate where you are, or search for an area you are going to visit. When the maps centres on your preferred location, do a search for ‘restaurants’, for example.

This will return a list of local restaurants, and a number of filtering options such as cuisine type and ‘top rated’. Google uses previous users’ ratings and recommendations to suggest the best places to visit in the locality.

Even if you’re in an unfamiliar city, Google Maps will guide you back to your

TripAdvisor (tripadvisor.co.uk) is another excellent source of information, and is largely based on the experiences of others.

From days out to restaurants to full holiday packages, TripAdvisor has an everexpanding database of places to go, all accompanied by reviews and photographs from people who have actually been there.

All three of the above websites also have apps available on both iOS and Android, so can be accessed from anywhere you have a signal. I hope, over the next few weeks, technology can slip into the background and we can look up from our screens and experience the world around us.

EssentialsMAG tech contributor is David Hughes a freelance web developer Tel: 07595 303418 www.davidhughes.co

Viv Lavis Jones Bangor-on-Dee History Mary Adela Fenwick, nee Peel, was born in 1862 in Marylebone, London the elder daughter of Alexander Peel and his first wife Mary Ellen Palmer. Her grandfather, General Peel was a brother of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the first Conservative Prime Minister of Great Britain 1834-5 and 1841-5 who is remembered for introducing the police force to London when serving as Home Secretary. She was extremely proud of her connection with Sir Robert.

Her mother was the sister of Sir Roger Palmer of Cefn Park and when he died without issue in 1910 she inherited his Cefn Park estate. Her son, Lieutenant Colonel Roderick George Fenwick, (1892- 1968), took the additional surname of Palmer in accordance with the terms of his inheritance when his uncle died. After he moved to live at Cefn Park, Col. Fenwick Palmer maintained his connection with Bangor and was, for six years prior to his death in 1968, a churchwarden of St. Dunawd's church. He was president of the Bangor branch of the British Legion. His cousin Roger Graham inherited the estate, also adding Palmer to his name.

Mary Peel married Captain George Capel Fenwick (d 1909) of Erbistock Hall in 1891 at Eton. Her uncle Sir Roger Palmer had purchased the Plas Fron estate from a J.R. Bennion and presented it to the couple as his wedding gift. They had two sons, Roderick George (1892-1968) and Roger Mansel William (1898-1918).

After her husband died in 1909 she divided her time between Cefn Park and Plas Fron and carried on his work in local government by entering the Wrexham Rural District Council in 1910, representing Pickhill and Sesswick, and was the first woman member to be elected to that local governing body. She was also the first woman to be elected to the Denbighshire County Council. She became the representative of Marchwiel on Wrexham Town Council in 1921. She was appointed a county magistrate for the Bromfield Division in 1924.

Mary Fenwick was an ardent politician and was Vice President of the Wrexham Conservative Association and chairman of its Womens Section. She held unshakable views on many subjects but particularly on the poor and needy in whom she took a great interest. She was for many years a member of the board of Guardians for the Wrexham Workhouse and the Childrens Homes being on the Boarding Out and Scattered Homes Committee. She took a keen interest in the education and welfare of the young and often used to call at Bangor school and inspect the girls sewing and handicrafts and gave a prize for the best needlework each year at the annual school prize-giving ceremony.

She was very active locally, throwing open her garden for church fetes, charities and other events such as a fete in aid of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers prisoners of war at Plas Fron in 1917.

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Pack Your Bags for a Great Adventure...

By EssentialsMAG travel contributor Abbey Richardson at DELMAR WORLD in Gresford

Barbados has it all!

If you are looking for adventure, food, culture or relaxation Barbados has it covered!

Barbados combines award-winning beaches, luxurious resorts, and heavenly cuisine.

Away from the beaches there are traditional local towns, plus unique attractions.

There are two main beach areas in Barbados; firstly, the West Coast, which is often referred to as the ‘Platinum Coast’, and is renowned for its clear, calm waters.

My favourite beach along this coast has to be Paynes Bay Beach, as it’s one of the West Coast’s best spots for swimming and snorkelling - you may even see a few turtles there. In contrast, the South Coast of Barbados has slightly rougher waters, as it’s a mixture of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, although it is still safe for swimming and water sports.

The South Coast is home to Saint Lawrence Gap - one of the best-known areas in the country. Saint Lawrence Gap features a 1.5km stretch of bars, hotels, restaurants and shops along a white, sandy beachfront.

This area is great if you like to get out and about, whereas if you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, the West Coast is for you.

On both coasts, you will find an abundance of high quality restaurants that range from fine dining to more local cuisine. The wide range of dining options on offer means that there is something to suit every taste and budget.

Inland, you can explore sugar cane fields

and beautiful botanical gardens. I visited St Nicholas Abbey in the Saint Peter region, which is a plantation house built in 1658 and is one of only three genuine Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere.

As well as being able to take a guided tour of the house, St Nicholas Abbey also has its very own rum distillery and a recently opened steam railway. This steam locomotive takes you on a journey through the plantation fields and mahogany woods, culminating in the expansive highland view of the east coast from Cherry Tree Hill.

There are many festivals to keep you entertained too, including Holetown Festival and Crop Over Festival, where you can shimmy away with the locals.

I was lucky enough to be invited to the Prime Minister’s house for a garden party, in celebration of the start of the Crop Over season. It was a magical night with musical influences of soul, jazz, spouge (a local Bajan pop), R&B and calypso.

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Take a tour of the Mount Gay Distillery, which is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving producer of rum. You will enjoy a guided tour that will take you through the

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Go to Fish Friday at Oistins! Every Friday after sunset, the coastal village of Oistins goes wild for fish. Locals celebrate the weekly catch by frying and grilling their freshly snared swordfish, mahi-mahi and flying fish along the waterfront.

Go on a Catamaran Cruise. This was a highlight of my trip, we travelled from the South to the West Coast and got the opportunity to snorkel with the resident turtle population off the coast of Holetown.

Eat like a local and try the local cuisine such as Cou Cou, Conkies and Breadfruit - and don’t forget to try the Rum Punch!

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Restaurant Review The Pant Yr Ochain

By EssentialsMAG food critic SALLY ANGLESEA Restaurant: The Pant Yr Ochain Address: Old Wrexham Road, Gresford, Wrexham, LL12 8TY Contact: 01978 853 525 / www.brunningandprice.co.uk/pantyrochain Cost for three course meal, for two people, without drinks: £50 - £60 Juicy, plump, ruby raspberries… are lovely. They’re even better when served in a hefty glass of gin and tonic, which is exactly how I started my evening at the Pant Yr Ochain. Part of the Brunning and Price group, The Pant is part of an extended family of restaurants that are scattered all across the country. In spite - or perhaps because - of this, there is a familiar and comforting warmth that immediately welcomes you as you walk in. It feels more like your best mate’s living room than a restaurant – but with a bar in the middle of it. And a bill at the end of it.

With a lusciously green and expansive garden, this country pub is the perfect spot for a Summer time sip. The food on offer is varied without there being an overwhelming amount of choice. There is also an extensive number of Gluten Free options, as many of their main dishes are already made in line with this dietary requirement. You’re going to find your pub classics, like pate, prawn cocktail, ham and chips; but you’re also going to be faced with more modern and I would argue, exciting, offerings…

Like the Smoked Salmon with Gin Dressing: a fresh, fruity, zesty, zingy Summer starter.

The flavours in this dish were beautifully conceived and deliciously delivered – the aniseed hint of fennel; the salty, seaside taste of samphire; the peppery hint of watercress; and the sharp, citric punch from the gin dressing.

The Garlic and Chilli Prawns were a less complex creation but simplicity, in this case, was undoubtedly king. Seven plump prawns sat amidst crimson flecks of fresh chilli slices, coated in a glossy sheen of garlicky olive oil. The prawns were perfectly cooked and importantly, cleaned. Add a squeeze of lemon to those beauties and an additional side of warm focaccia and there you have it – a simple, sexy, satisfying kick-starter.

With my appetite suitably whetted, I was ready and raring for my main course: Jerk Chicken Supreme. I’ve encountered some jerks in my time but this one was by far the most memorable – for all the right reasons, unusually. Jerk seasoning is an art in itself; balancing those herbs and spices in a way that ignites your tastebuds without completely burning

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The Pant Yr Ochain Review Ratings: FOOD: 8/10 SERVICE: 9/10 ATMOSPHERE: 8/10 OVERALL: 25/30

them off is a skill. Delicately spiced with flavours of ginger, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, and lifted beautifully with the more aromatic edge of thyme, the Pant’s jerk seasoning was pretty perfectly executed in my books.

The Pant Yr Ochain is a true Welsh wonder. It’s homely heart beats loudly and lovingly in all that they do; from the stories that are held within the many historic photos that hang throughout the restaurant to the genuine passion and consideration for comforting, high quality food, that is served with warmth and care. Whether you’re popping in for a pint or settling yourself in for a three-course extravaganza, you certainly won’t be leaving this stunning 16th Century pub feeling anything other than content, cared for and if you order the full sized fish and chips, ready to go into hibernation for the Winter.

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Chicken & Leek Filo Pie SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS 75g butter

2 tbsp wholegrain mustard

2 leeks, halved lengthways and sliced

Small handful parsley

300g chestnut mushrooms, sliced

6 sheets of filo pastry

25g flour

60ml olive oil

300ml chicken stock

1 tsp thyme leaves

300g cooked chicken, shredded

1 tsp nigella seeds

75ml double cream

Cabbage and mash, to serve (optional)

METHOD Heat a third of the butter in a large saucepan, cook the leeks for 10 minutes, or until softened, then tip onto a plate and repeat with another third of the butter and the mushrooms. Heat the remaining butter in the same saucepan and, once melted, stir in the flour and cook the sandy paste for 1 minute, then stir in the chicken stock a ladleful at a time. Leave on a low heat to simmer for 5 minutes, then stir the chicken, leek, mushrooms, cream and mustard into the sauce, add the parsley and season with salt and cracked black pepper. Spoon into a 20cm pie dish and leave to cool.

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Lay a sheet of filo on a chopping board and brush with olive oil, then place on top of the pie with the corners resting on the sides of the dish, then repeat the process, placing the next sheet slightly offcentre – the idea is to fan the sheets of filo. Brush every layer with oil, and on the last layer sprinkle over salt, thyme leaves and nigella seeds. Press the pastry gently into the edge of the dish.

Bake for about 1 hour until the pastry is deep golden, then remove from the oven and serve with buttered cabbage and mashed potato, if you like.

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Natasha Hamilton - Feeling Whole Again!

A Leap of Faith What happens when you reach your mid-thirties and want a complete career change? Do you run a mile and think, “That’s just a pipe dream?” Do you feel insecure that having the same career for 20 years will make you ill-equipped for the next phase of your life? Or do you say, “What the hell!” and just go for it?

I cut my teeth working in the pop group Atomic Kitten, we did quite well! It’s was an amazing time, but now when I think back, it feels like I’m looking in on someone else’s life.

After the group ended, I feared venturing into the unknown, but I knew one thing for sure, I needed a new challenge and I wanted to have my own business.

I had postnatal depression after having my daughter, and I needed to do something for myself to get my confidence back. So, I enrolled on a beauty course. Beauty gave me a new lease of life. I loved being able to turn-off from my thoughts and concentrate on making others feel good about themselves. Whenever a client came in feeling really stressed and worn out, but after their treatment left feeling relaxed with a big smile on their face I just knew I was on the right career path.

2019 has been such a revaluation. I have taken a massive leap of faith and have opened my own skin rejuvenation clinic in the beautiful village of Farndon called Natasha Hamilton Skin, - I haven’t looked back!

I have channelled my passion and concentrate on skin rejuvenation. I am a Facialist with a desire for getting people’s skin to its optimum health using skin care that has high-active ingredients and supplements that heal the skin from within.

At my clinic you can relax whilst knowing the treatments I offer are results driven and non-invasive. My passion for skin grows every day and I cannot wait to see where the next 20 years will take me within the health and beauty industries.

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This Season’s Best Look is Caring For The Planet

By EssentialsMAG environment contributor ROB RENOUF Clothing may not seem like the most obvious contributor to the climate crisis, but the fashion industry accounts for around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Fashion doesn’t sit comfortably with sustainability, as it revolves around constantly convincing us that we need to buy something new. The infamous £1 bikini symbolised how disposable clothing has become in the era of ‘fast fashion’, with over half of clothes being thrown away within a year. Every week 11 million items of clothing are sent to landfill in the UK alone.

us to pledge not to buy clothing for an entire year. If we do need to buy new clothing, we should ideally buy quality items that will last and can be repaired.

The environmental impact of clothing isn’t limited to the amount being thrown away.

• Washing synthetic clothing releases thousands of tiny plastic microfibres, which pollute rivers and oceans and can enter the food chain.

• Making one pair of jeans requires 10,000 litres of water – roughly the amount that a person drinks in ten years.

• Globally, cotton farming accounts for 6% of all pesticide use and 16% of insecticide use, harming both the environment and workers - pesticide poisoning kills around 200,000 people every year in developing countries.

Recycle clothing where reuse is not possible. However, at present only 1% of clothing is actually recycled into new clothes.

So, given that most of us are not going to stop wearing clothes anytime soon, what can we do?

Fast fashion definitely isn’t a good look, as unfortunately it’s very likely that the real cost is being paid by someone else and the environment.

Reduce the amount of clothing we buy. Oxfam are asking people not to buy new clothing during September and Extinction Rebellion are urging

Reuse clothing by buying second hand and donating unwanted items to charity.

October sees the launch of the Wrexham Clothing Exchange – essentially a swap shop for clothes (details on their Facebook page). Reuse is particularly important with children’s clothes, as they grow out of them so quickly.

Save water, energy (and money) by only washing our clothes when they need it and at lower temperatures. Tumble dryers use lots of energy, so line drying is preferable whenever possible. Only ironing clothes when absolutely necessary will also save energy.

Choose natural fibres such as organic cotton rather than synthetics.

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1. Planning. Not having a plan is detrimental to your future. We have all heard the saying ‘fail to plan, plan to fail’. This is why we spend most of our time talking to our clients about what are the most important factors of their life. This could be protecting their families to building up a pot of money to spend on holidays in retirement.

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Spending a couple of hours a year with us will help you get a much better understanding of whether your pension will be enough for you to live on when you stop work in the future. People spend hours upon hours speaking to mobile phone providers or Sky TV trying to get a better deal but we don’t spend much time looking at our pensions which, after our homes, tends to be the biggest asset we will ever have.

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Hello, my name is Kerry Evans, and I am the Disability Liaison Officer here at Wrexham AFC. I started the role in January 2018 on a voluntary basis, and it was apparent, very quickly, what a special club Wrexham AFC is. Being a fan-owned club run mainly by volunteers, I think makes us rather unique.

I felt I had a lot to offer to the role as I have been a full-time wheelchair user for 14 years, so I understand the everyday struggles disabled people can face.

I started the role with a real passion to make a difference.

In the time I have been at the club we are now Autism Friendly; in fact we are the first club in Wales and also the first business in Wrexham to gain such status. This has been achieved by providing a quiet zone in our ground where families can sit away from the crowd, and we have a familiar face steward who works the area each and every match day. We have provided a quiet hub a small room with some sensory lighting, books and colouring available to anyone who wants a few minutes away from the game. We also provide a waitress service so people don’t have to queue for hot food and drinks. We are immensely proud to be able to welcome autistic people and their

families to every game of the season.

Another big project I have started is wheelchair accessible away travel. It was most important to me in this day-and-age that everyone has the same opportunities.

We run this travel so our wheelchair fans get the chance to attend away games. We take four wheelchair users and their carers to ten away games during the season, and in the last game of the season we are taking two adapted minibuses, meaning even more fans get a chance to attend an away day. I have personally committed to raising the funds to keep the service going as it currently runs at a considerable loss.

I never realised just how rewarding this job would be, but seeing the impact I am having on people’s lives is absolutely amazing, and I love the role I play at the club. I am committed to making our community club accessible to all and hold no barriers for anyone.

If anyone would like more details, please feel free to contact me on: kerry.evans@wrexhamafc.wst.org.uk

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Stretching to Success

By EssentialsMAG fitness contributor LEE EASON

The importance of stretching is key to any form of exercise, or even day-to-day activity. Stretching can also help reduce the aches and pains we may suffer, especially when we start to age! Regular stretching can help increase your flexibility which is crucial for your overall health.

Improved flexibility will help you to perform everyday activities with relative ease. The most common forms of stretching are static and dynamic: Dynamic Stretching involves active movements which cause your muscles to stretch, but these are not to be held in the end position, they are typically done prior to exercise to get your muscles moving.

Static stretches involve holding a stretch in a comfortable position for a period of time, typically between 10 and 30 seconds. This form of stretching is most beneficial after you exercise.

Think of your muscles as an elastic band; when stretched it to its maximum straight off it would not go back to its natural shape. However, if you warmed it up by carrying out shorter movements it would be more giving when you stretched it to its maximum after the warm up.

Some key points to remember when stretching: • Don’t bounce.

• Don’t stretch beyond comfort.

• Don’t overdo it.

• Don’t go into your stretches cold.

The last point is especially essential in the coming months, as we know the British weather can have its moments. Stepping outside a nice warm house into the cold (yes, winter will be on its way!) can lead you straight into an injury.

When I go out for a run, I will walk for a good 500 meters first then stretch off and take a steady pace for the first kilometre.

This works for me, but you will find your own routine, the main thing is to stretch to avoid injuries!

Parkrun it is a great way to not only cheer people on, but to set yourself a target.

Parkrun is completely free (just sign-up online: www.parkrun.org.uk) and it is a great way to meet like-minded people.

If you’d rather not run you can volunteer.

The Parkrun in Erddig is not only local, it is one of the best I have done - it’s well organized with very attentive volunteers who support you all the way.

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Mindfulness and Nature Have you ever headed out the door for a walk to give yourself time out from stress but ended up going over all your worries instead of enjoying nature? It’s very easy to still be plagued by worrying thoughts and concerns, rendering your experience less helpful than it could be. However, if we leave the house for a walk with the intention to be ‘mindful’ we are then able to transform the walk into a wonderfully healing and enlivening experience. By slowing down and paying attention to the natural world and ourselves in it, we move towards a practice that will greatly enhance our health and wellbeing.

“Mindfulness involves the skilful use of attention to both your inner and outer worlds” (Hanson & Mendius 2009) As a Counsellor and Mindfulness in the Woods Practitioner, my world is all about using nature to stimulate positive mental health. Spending time in nature allows me to feel closer to my true self, to feel relaxed nourished and invigorated. I am in awe of the beauty and wonder around me. Nature holds my true calling and provides a space that feels like coming home.

Did you know that our eyes can perceive more shades of green than any other colour? It’s no coincidence that plants and trees contain essential nutrients and healing properties that our bodies need.

Studies have also shown how cortisol levels, sympathetic nerve activity (your body’s reaction to stressful situations), blood pressure and heart rate are all reduced when we spend time in nature, it is also shown

that we have an increase in immune functioning and creativity. Combining the practice of mindfulness and time in nature greatly enhances the overall effects.

I’d like to share with you 5 techniques to bring mindfulness into our walks in nature: • Take notice with all your senses. Listen to the sounds, feel the breeze on your face, notice any smells and touch things.

• It’s about the journey, not the destination. Take regular breaks along your walk to stop and notice things, explore an area off the path, watch running water or sit for a while to take in the view.

• Leave your watch, phone and agenda at home. Give yourself permission to just be. Allow yourself to have no timetable, no agenda and no distraction. Being present with yourself and the natural world can be wonderfully restorative, you may be more productive as a result.

• One breath meditation. Take a moment to stop in a place with a beautiful view and take one deep, meaningful breath, focus on that breath all the way in and all the way out.

• Study a plant. Really look at a flower or leaf, give it your full attention and notice as much as you can about it.

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Councillor Sarah Atherton Your Community Needs You! Have you ever thought of volunteering?

Your Community or Town Council welcomes anyone who is prepared to put in the work and time for their neighbourhood.

Like most people, I am faced with the task of juggling work, home and a family. In what free time I do have, I enjoy supporting the community I care deeply for. I found that volunteering offers an invaluable opportunity to give something back and make a difference to the people around me. It also gives me the chance to develop new skills, meet new people, whilst providing an enormous sense of fulfilment knowing I am doing good and making meaningful changes in my community.

Becoming a Community Councillor was a natural step for me, after working in the health and social care sector for 27 years.

What is a Community or Town Council?

A Community Council is a voluntary organisation, that plays a vital role in local democracy, run by volunteers who are elected to represent their local community, making it a better place to live.

Since being elected as a Community Councillor, I've been afforded the opportunity to promote real change. As a Councillor I've advised, petitioned, influenced and project managed numerous causes and concerns on behalf of the local residents and businesses.

I have advocated on behalf of individuals and groups over issues like housing, traffic management and flooding, overseen the installation of CCTV, Defibrillator and all-ability play equipment. Furthermore, I was proud to have helped organise various community events, including Christmas and Community celebrations, and Remembrance Day services.

There is nothing better than bringing people together, working as a team, in order to make things happen. I have found these opportunities truly rewarding and would encourage everyone to get involved and contribute.

Looking out for each other, looking after the environment where we live, supporting our local business economy and engaging with local groups and clubs, are all ways we can make our communities a better place. We all have something to offer and our own community is a good place to start.

So even if you only have a few hours a week to spare, your community needs you.

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Worthenbury W.I. meeting is on Tuesday 10th September at 7.15pm when we will be shown how to recycle and create new garments etc.

We had a successful community event in August, a walk followed by a Social event.

One lady said “I didn't know the W.I. had such fun and friendship.” So why not give us a try!

Monthly lunch is on Wednesday 25th September.

Tallarn Green Methodist Church will hold their Chapel Anniversary Celebration on Sunday 22nd September at 2.30pm when Ian White will lead the service.

This will be followed by Afternoon Tea in the Village Hall. Book with Edna Parry 01948770287.

Harvest Celebrations will be on Friday11th October at 7pm and Sunday 13th October at 10.45am

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“Autumn Harmony” Christ Church, Rossett Saturday 12th October 7.30pm Adults: £ 10 / Students over 14: £5 Students & Children under 14 FREE when accompanied by an adult Tickets available at the door or from: e: cantorionrhostickets@outlook.com The Secretary: 01978 355043 Interval Drinks

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WREXHAM SINGING STREETS CHOIR FESTIVAL Saturday, 28 September

Friars Field Community Garden will be hosting their fifth annual Fun Day and Dog Show on Saturday 14th September at 11.30am

AN event which showcases the talents of hundreds of singers and brings huge crowds pouring into Wrexham is returning for a fourth year this September.

Wrexham Singing Streets choir festival is organised by local MP Ian Lucas in partnership with Wrexham Glyndwr University, Wrexham Council and John Jones Quality Acoustics.

30 choirs will sing at various locations around the town centre throughout the day.

After a huge success over the last four years, the intention is to raise much needed funding for the maintenance and upkeep of the gardens, but also allow for future events.

As in previous years, the choirs will gather in Queen’s Square for a ‘big sing’ at 1pm when members of the public can sing along too.

You can register your dog on the day or contact Jo and Jimmy on 01978 780919, or visit our Facebook page: Facebook.com/groups/friarsfield We are looking for donations for our prize draw, any tombola items, bottles of wine and cakes. Anybody who would like to volunteer and run a stall for us on the day please let us know

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RSPCA - An Introduction

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) was founded in 1824 by a London vicar, Arthur Broome at Old slaughters Coffee house in London. William Wilberforce, who had been instrumental in the abolition of slavery, was also in attendance.

In its inaugural year, the society brought 63 offenders, mainly from Smithfield Market, before the courts on animal cruelty charges. At this time cruelty to animals was widespread and even accepted: bull-baiting and cockfighting were common and it was not unusual for cab horses to be driven to exhaustion and flogged to death on the street.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals did much to put animal welfare firmly on the political agenda, and in 1840 Queen Victoria, a keen supporter from her childhood, granted it permission to use the "Royal" title.

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