Essentials Mag July 2020 Rossett/Marford/Gresford/Holt/Farndon

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Welcome...

Welcome to our July issue!

It seems like a lifetime ago that we sent our April issues to print. Having stopped printing and distributing our magazines for two months, it feels GREAT to be getting this July issue out now!

During the past three months we have been inspired by the way some of our local independent traders have creatively pivoted their businesses to keep serving the needs of our local community.

Now the larger high street stores are starting to reopen, it is vital that we continue to support these small local businesses to show them in return how much we have valued them during this difficult time.

Please shop local and help to make the communities we live in thrive.

We have had the time to make a few improvements to our magazines - firstly, by consolidating our three monthly magazines into two, and splitting the areas that we cover into north and south of Wrexham.

We have also introduced some new sections too, including a monthly book club, a homewares section and useful local telephone numbers at the back of the magazine, to name a few.

Lastly, as a treat, we are running a new monthly competition to win £25... simply find the five little mice hidden throughout the magazine (details on the next page). Don’t forget to enter!

All the best, Vicky Heathfield

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Can You Find the EssentialsMAG Mice?

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Find the five other mice for a chance of winning £25!

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2. Go to: www.essentialsmag.co.uk/mice and complete the competition form with your answers.

3. Closing date: Friday 31st July 2020.

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Local News Holt in Bloom Wales in Bloom may have been cancelled for this year, but it has not deterred Holt Community Gardeners. Many of the projects that had been planned have continued including the placing of three flower towers on the Cross. Most of the work on these projects has been carried out by volunteers, and the materials and funding for the towers has been donated from a number of sources including: Gittins McDonald Solicitors, Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management Limited, Bellis Brothers, Holt Community Council, Holt Town Trust, St. Chad’s Church, Nisa Holt & Farndon, Cleopatra’s, Steve Manwaring, Holt Knit and Natter group, Wrexham Council and many more.

Christ Church Rossett The church would like to thank all those who bought plants in their Lockdown Plant Sale. With a combination of collecting the plants safely from Mary Taylor's house on Darland Lane and others being delivered by volunteers, it raised £600 for church funds including generous donations. The church will remain closed until the advice and guidance from the Church in Wales Governing Body allows it to be opened. Many people have asked about the church clock which has remained at two minutes past twelve for several months. The clock was already undergoing intensive care at clock repairers in Derby when work was suspended in March.

Wrexham Country Markets Wrexham Country Markets has the following available for local collection/delivery: Jams: blackberry, blackberry and apple, damson, black plum, raspberry, rhubarb and ginger, strawberry, strawberry and gooseberry.

Marmalade: Seville orange, red grapefruit.

Chutneys: apple, mango, runner bean, damson.

To order please phone 07854 215040 or 07523 385048 Facebook - Wrexham Country Markets Jars were all produced well before lockdown and collection and delivery will be with appropriate Covid-19 procedures.

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Gresford Trust In managing the Trust for the community, Trustees have arranged for improvements during lockdown.

The red brick Constitutional Club, which is home to the Recreational Club; Bowls and Snooker, has had a major refurbishment. Thanks to Geoff Jones the snooker hall has been repainted, LED strip lights installed over the tables, new radiators fitted and water heaters in the toilets. Crown Greens’ maintenance has continued, with June rain a bonus. Continuing work means both clubs will be ready to restart as soon as safely practicable.

The community centre is also being prepared for re-opening. The hall has new flooring and is freshly painted. The office has a stable door and use of the office space and IT equipment is being reviewed in the light of Covid-19 safety issues. To ensure customers’ safety, the way that Trust buildings are used will change for the foreseeable future.

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Lewis’s Farm Shop The Home of Real Food Here at Lewis’s Farm Shop, we’ve been overwhelmed by the way the local community has supported us throughout the Covid-19 lockdown. We thank everyone who has placed orders or sent words of encouragement over the last few months. I also extend my thanks to our team for responding to the situation with positivity and understanding.

We’re continuing to take online orders via www.lewisfarmshop.com. Orders placed before 2pm will be available for next day collection. We’ll be operating our local delivery service for vulnerable customers until 31st July, at which point we’ll review the Government’s guidance on lockdown restrictions.

I extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who donated towards our Father’s Day prize draw. We raised £1219, which was gratefully received by Nightingale House Hospice.

Congratulations to Peter Roberts who won our £50 barbecue pack. Fundraising efforts are continuing via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mark-lewis68, as I’m hoping to take on the hospice’s Inca Trail trek in Machu Picchu later this year!

Best wishes, Mark Lewis

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Deep Breaths

By EssentialsMAG motivation contributor SASHA KENNEY It has been (and may still be) a strange and stressful time for many of us. More now, than ever before, we could do with practicing techniques that bring calm, focus and sense of clarity into our lives.

A little breath of fresh air.

Breathing. So simple and yet so very powerful. This isn’t some woo-woo nonsense, my friend… it’s science! Amongst other things, slow, deep breathing has been shown to activate your vagus nerve (part of the parasympathetic nervous system), which triggers a relaxation response in your body.

Luckily, breathing is something we can improve with practice. We can even turn it into a tool that can energise us, helps us access a sense of calm when everything seems to be going sideways or helps us getting to sleep. I have handpicked three best breathing techniques you might find useful: depending on how you are feeling Energise and refocus Breathe deep for one minute every day - In through your nose for 4 counts.

- Hold your breath for 4 counts.

- Out through your mouth for 4 counts .

Just be still, welcome some calming breath into your body, and reconnect with yourself.

Relax Slow and mindful breathing - Take a long, slow breath in through your nose, first filling your lower lungs, then your upper lungs.

- Hold your breath to the count of 3.

- Exhale slowly through pursed lips, while you relax the muscles in your face, jaw, shoulders, and stomach.

Repeat 3 times.

Wanting to sleep 4-7-8 technique The so called 4-7-8 breathing technique is also known as ‘sleepy breath’ and aims to help people get to sleep.

- Breath in for 4 seconds.

- Hold the breath for 7 seconds.

- Exhaling for 8 seconds.

So breathe deep. Every. Single. Day. Sasha x

EssentialsMAG motivation contributor is Sasha Kenney, Wellbeing Coach, World Record holder, business owner and Motivational Speaker. sasha@hoolanation.co.uk

Streaming Services

By EssentialsMAG tech contributor DAVID HUGHES Streaming services have been around for many years in various forms, but, as with the video calling services I covered in my previous article, they have seen a popularity boost in the last few weeks as we all spend more time at home.

Streaming allows us to receive and consume media simultaneously. Instead of waiting for a music track or movie to download from the internet, then having to store it on our devices, streaming allows us to simply press play: no downloads, no waiting. This direct approach also allows us to listen or view content on most devices, from televisions to smartphones.

These services are provided on a subscription basis: you pay monthly or annually to gain access to the content. Two of the most popular are Netflix for video (movies and television shows) and Spotify for audio (music and Podcasts), but there are many more. To access the content, you must first sign-up to the service by going to the provider’s website, creating an account and subscribing to a plan. Often there will be a trial period, and many are offering extended trials at the moment, so that you can see if you like the content before actually having to pay for it. Some provide free, ad-supported plans as well as ‘family plans’ to allow multiple users access for a single monthly fee.

The video providers are starting to offer ‘original content’ — movies and TV shows that you won’t find anywhere else.

Netflix, for example, has a number of critically acclaimed shows like The Crown and Stranger Things. These originals can help you decide between providers.

As you can imagine, as a family we have managed to amass a number of monthly subscriptions to these services over the last few weeks, so I have a couple of recommendations: Firstly, BritBox. As a fan of old-school British comedies like Only Fools and Horses, and The Good Life, BritBox is great for me, and with content from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 back-catalogues, you may just rediscover a classic that you haven’t seen in years.

Secondly, there’s Disney+ for the children and grandchildren… and the young at heart!

Launched in March this year, Disney+ has a huge number of Disney films and TV shows, and now that the Disney empire includes both the Star Wars and the Marvel universes, the offering is really quite spectacular. I have just finished The Mandalorian — a new Star Wars story that uses the best of modern filmmaking whilst retaining the magic of the original movies.

So if you haven’t had chance to look at these services yet, now might be a good time to give them a go. There really is something for everyone.

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

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Alyn Family Doctors Latest News Coronavirus has changed our lives dramatically, and life in the surgery is no exception. Although the waiting room is devoid of its chairs, our clinicians are as busy as ever helping patients. The majority of our doctor and nurse consultations now take place over the telephone, over video, over text and online. This of course is not without its challenges, but adapting to the enormity of coronavirus has resulted in a giant leap forward in NHS IT infrastructure in Wales. It’s never been easier to access your local GPs, wherever you are.

We are still here for you; the NHS is still here for you. It’s important that you do contact us if you need to.

Across the country as a whole, fewer patients are accessing NHS services for a range of conditions that are not related to coronavirus. Do not neglect your health because of fear.

If you have: • Chest pain when walking; • Weakness of the face or limbs; • Unexplained weight loss; • Unusual swellings or lumps anywhere on the body; • Changes in the size, shape or colour of a mole; • Ulcers or sores that won’t heal; • Blood in urine or faeces; • Changes in bowel habits that last longer than six weeks; • Difficulty swallowing; • Heavy night sweats; • Unusual change to the breast; or, • Vaginal bleeding after menopause or between periods.

It’s especially important to have these symptoms checked out by a doctor as soon as possible. If you are worried, please fill in an eConsult questionnaire via our website or ring our Reception team for a triage call.

You will not be a burden.

It’s vital to look after your mental health and well-being during these troubled times. It is normal to feel uncertain and anxious about Covid-19, but taking care of yourself physically and mentally will not only help you feel better and more positive, it will give you the best chance of recovering well from Covid-19 should you get it. There are links to resources on our website and Facebook page. Our nursing team is contacting everyone on the shielding list to check in and make sure they have everything they need.

Finally, thank you all for the messages of support our staff has received; it really makes a difference. As a community, we will get through this together.

Stay Safe.

We’d like to update you on some recent improvements to the practice we hope you will find beneficial. We have carefully considered patient feedback from our recent inaugural annual survey. It’s never been easier to access your GPs and get the help you need.

YOU SAID…

WE HAVE...

It’s difficult to contact us by telephone

• A new phone system with unlimited capacity and an innovative queue-busting feature which saves your position in a virtual queue and rings you back when we’re ready, so no more holding or engaged tone.

• An e-triage system on our website - eConsult - where you can get help and support 24/7.

• A new general enquiries email for non-medical queries • Consultations via video and ability to send us images by text.

You wanted to book appointments and order prescriptions online

• Introduced the My Health Online service on our website, allowing you to do just that.

• Gresford patients can now drop their prescription requests at Gresford chemist.

Our website needed updating

• A new website with plenty of health resources.

You wanted more appointments

• Employed extra nursing and healthcare staff to increase capacity.

• Introduced consultations via video which makes it easier for working people.

You wanted SMS reminders of appointments

• Automatic reminders. Contact reception to make sure we have your up-to-date mobile number.

Easier travel between sites

• Arranged a discount for taxi travel to our surgeries thanks to Yellow Cars.

Our new telephone number for all sites is 0333 332 3260. This is a local-rate number.

Don’t worry; the old numbers will still work for some time and we’ll give you plenty of notice when they’re to be switched off.

Check your symptoms and get advice online. Our website has a new eConsult feature.

You fill in an online questionnaire which is sent securely to us and our practice team will review it. You can fill one in anytime. The system will direct you to the most appropriate service for your needs. If our doctors think you need an appointment or to speak with you, we will organise it. To get started, just visit our website and click the eConsult banner on the home page. We respond within two working days.

Order prescriptions online. Our new website at www.alynfamilydoctors.co.uk allows you to order your repeat prescriptions online using the My Health Online service. Registration details are online.

Tel: 0333 332 3260 www.alynfamilydoctors.co.uk www.facebook.com/alynfamilydoctors

Pack Your Bags for a Great Adventure...

By EssentialsMAG travel contributor Anita Kelsey at DELMAR WORLD in Gresford

Discover Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is truly an unforgettable destination – with its buzzing cities that never sleep, colourful food, dynamic culture, tropical beaches, historical ruins, and opulent architecture there is so much to see and explore in this part of the world.

Cambodia sits at the heart of Southeast Asia, a little country with a huge amount going for it. Cambodia's turbulent history is overshadowed by the wonderful warmth of the people and the incredible attractions that the country has to offer.

The Temples of Angkor are the jewel in the crown, the incredible, jungle-enveloped relics of the once-great Khmer Empire, but there is so much more to discover here.

Cosmopolitan capital Phnom Penh offers history, heritage, and laid back culture, whilst seaside Sihanoukville is vying with Thailand as a beach destination of choice.

Its quirky charms are just waiting to be discovered on a dream holiday to Cambodia!

To make sure you truly immerse yourself in the local culture we would recommend a tour of Cambodia. On a tour will see the hidden gems of Cambodia which are often off the beaten track to tourist, this may be learning all about the cultivation and production of Kampot pepper as you tour a pepper farm in southern Cambodia’s lush countryside or paying a visit to the wonderful ‘La Maison de Coco’, an NGOrun centre in Battambang, where local people are taught traditional arts such as weaving to give them skills that will help them earn a living.

If you are looking extend your stay Vietnam works well with Cambodia as a multi-centre trip. Vietnam is one of Asia’s most enchanting destinations. Stretching from the rice terraces and lofty peaks of Sapa in the north, down to the rich soils and swaying palms of the Mekong Delta in the south, it is a country of epic beauty and unique heritage.

One of the best ways to experience the customs, culture and landscapes of Cambodia and Vietnam is a cruise along the Mekong, either to or from Phnom Penh, aboard Wendy Wu’s new vessel the Victoria Mekong.

Discover the Mekong River in style The Victoria Mekong is the only vessel to cruise this part of the delta, which can be included within a 17-day tour of Cambodia and Vietnam.

This magical section of the river delivers wonders at every turn, from the lush, green landscapes of Vietnam up to Cambodia’s enchanting capital, Phnom Penh.

The Victoria Mekong is the greenest ship on the river blending state-of-the-art eco-credentials with four-star comfort and superior service. With just 35 passenger cabins you are guaranteed a genuine ‘small

“ITS QUIRKY CHARMS ARE JUST WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED”

ship’ experience. Spacious, stylish staterooms all come with floor to ceiling windows, private balcony, and individually controlled air conditioning and on board you'll find an infinity pool, spa, gym, movie room, games room, boutique and even mini golf.

All excursions and on-board entertainment are included for the duration of your cruise as are all meals local beers, soft drinks, and house wine with dinner.

This purpose-built, eco-friendly vessel is in a class of her own and, combined with one of Wendy Wu’s award-winning tours, represents an unbeatable way to see Southeast Asia.

To learn more join our exclusive webinar presented live from Vietnam on Wednesday 15th July at 10am – Sign up at delmarworld.co.uk or email us at: sales@delmarworld.co.uk Delmar World are leading travel experts in Worldwide tailor-made holidays & cruises. For details contact: Tel: 01978 853 886, www.delmarworld.com 54-56 Chester Road, Gresford, Wrexham LL12 8NE Now also in Heswall, Tel: 0151 363 6115

CLASSIC MEKONG TOUR WITH WENDY WU TOURS • 17 days • Was £4190pp now £3990pp in our Worldwide Sale • Based on Manchester departures • 9th March 2021 • Fully inclusive of all meals, wine, beer and soft drinks on cruise, 4* hotels, daily tours with entrance fees, national local guide & Visa fees

BRHS - Burton Rossett Horticultural Society Gardening News

By EssentialsMAG gardening contributor CAROL EDWARDS July is here at last and this is one of the most productive seasons in the garden, I hope all is well with you all, the lockdown has become a way of life hasn’t it! When we look back on 2020 it will be a very different year, I’m sure, however, it has been one of the most interesting times to garden and appreciate our local wildlife, in fact, I am sure that gardening has helped a lot of us through it.

We have had to do a lot of watering and feeding as usual, and the vegetables and flowers have thrived in the hot sunny weather. I am writing this as we have entered a wet spell, to cheer myself up I am thinking that the water butt will be full and my runner beans and small wild flower garden are thriving. My cat Pippin has decided to sleep most of the day today I must say I think that is sensible!

We still need to deadhead our flowers and roses as this will keep up the flowers during the summer, and also weeding as they can soon overrun the garden. It is a good idea to feed the lawn with a quick acting summer fertilizer, this will keep the condition good.

If you have a pond, clear any algae and blanket weed, plus debris that may have fallen in, remembering to lay the weed by the side of the pond overnight to let any creatures such as newts and insects to return to the pond.

I hope that by next year we can resume our meetings and shows, it has been strange not to meet up with you all, we hope for the best.

As always, enjoy your gardens.

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Local Birds & Wildlife

By Rev. Hugh Linn One unexpected benefit for wildlife enthusiasts dutifully following coronavirus safety regulations has been the creation of a ‘self-isolating’ Facebook site encouraging people to discover and share information about birds and beasts in their immediate vicinity.

GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER

I have to admit, that for most of my life I have paid scant attention to the insects that live around me.

I now know that we share our garden with no less than ten Bumblebee species (eleven if honeybees are included). The most numerous of these are Tree Bumblebees, which a couple of years ago took over one of our nest boxes. Now they have moved out and House Sparrows have reclaimed the box. The young Sparrows fledged and joined the queues at our bird feeders.

TORTOISESHELL BUTTERFLY

While humans may observe safe distances while queueing, our birds push and shove without restraint. In the resulting melee, some of the adults end up feeding unrelated fledglings, or even the offspring of other species.

On the whole garden birds seem to have a successful breeding season despite the vagaries of the weather. Our food queues include three families of Blackbirds, four of Robins (uncharacteristically without fighting!), eight juvenile Starlings plus adults, three Tit species, Pigeons, Crows, Magpies, Dunnocks, Blackcaps and Nuthatches.

While juvenile birds are usually less colourful than adults Great Spotted Woodpecker fledglings are easily distinguished by their bright crimson caps which match their red bottoms.

Although Gresford Flash has not hosted many breeding birds this year the resident pair of Great Crested Grebes have three well-developed black and white striped chicks.

Oystercatchers and Lapwings have been present at Borras Quarry and the local Red Kite continues to be seen effortlessly soaring over the Rossett/Marford area.

The most unusual local sighting was a Bee-Eater in flight over Eccleston on 8th June.

The same day at Honkley half a dozen recently emerged Small Tortoiseshell Butterflies provided a less exotic but equally colourful sight.

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EssentialsMAG Tasty Recipe

Gooseberry Fool Gooseberries are tart berries commonly used in fruit desserts or served in cooked sauces for rich meat like roast duck. They are low in calories, fat and cholesterol-free, and are a good source of essential nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese and dietary ďŹ bre.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

250g gooseberry, topped and tailed 3 tbsp caster sugar 200g Greek yogurt 1-2 tbsp icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 200ml double cream

METHOD Put the gooseberries and sugar in a pan with a splash of water. Heat gently, stirring, then bring to a simmer and cook until the fruit starts to burst.

Squash the gooseberries with a potato masher or fork until pulpy.

Cool then chill until cold in the fridge.

Put the yoghurt in a bowl and beat with the icing sugar and vanilla until smooth.

Gently whisk in the cream (it will thicken as you whisk so don’t overdo it).

Ripple through the gooseberry pulp then spoon into pretty glasses or bowls to serve.

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What Did You Do During Lockdown?

What did you do during the Covid-19 lockdown? In times to come, when all this is history, this may well be a question that our children and grandchildren will ask us.

We’ll all have our stories, but for 400 women in this area it will be the same one.

SEWING! Because local women and many further afield have spent the past weeks and months sewing for the NHS and many frontline care settings in North Wales.

They are members of a sewing hub that was started at the beginning of April by Sara Mann, Textiles teacher at Darland High School. The Facebook page, Sewing for our NHS at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and North Wales areas now has 400 members at the time of writing, and has been instrumental in coordinating all the frenzied activities! Requests and drop-offs of all manner of things from material, patterns, elastic and buttons to the finallymade items themselves. Thousands of items have been made and mainly from upcycling bedding and unwanted cotton clothing, so it has all been good for the environment too – bonus!

It all started when Sara found out that her ex -neighbour is a ward sister on a Covid ward at the Maelor, and she began to sew PPE for her and her colleagues to help

keep them safer and more comfortable.

She then started the group once she realised that many more NHS staff and Care workers needed PPE items. Tricia Morris, a Community Nurse also from Rossett, joined soon after and is the main contact for the Group for The Maelor, Care homes and other medical centres and services. Tricia and Sara run the group together as local teacher and nurse.

What have they made?

Approximately 4,000 scrub washbags, 1,600 scrub hats, 1,800 headbands, 100s of scrubs, and still counting! All the items have been requested by hospital wards, care homes, charities, and ambulance services. Now the public are asking for facemasks and these are being sold to raise funds for all sewing materials.

The group has also received generous donations from some members of the community, including The Freemasons and Rossett Community Council.

I’m sure you’ll agree, this local army of sewers is another example of inspiring community action that this dreadful pandemic has created.

There are thousands of carers that are incredibly grateful for all their handmade items just as we, the public, are profoundly grateful for their work.

Helping Hands and Caring Hearts MarLizia is a new domestic home service company run by local ladies Marcia Crossland and Liz Daykin. Between Marcia and Liz they have over 30 years experience in customer service, as well as ten years working in the care sector.

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Call Companions for the Over-75s “I used to have things to do on the weekends. I went to my local social club, where me and a few other ladies my age would go and have a chat. But that’s all changed now.” These are the words of 78-year-old Patrick who’s widowed and lives alone. More tragically still, Patrick was desperately lonely long before the lockdown came into force.

For Trudy, 88, lockdown had brought her social life to a complete standstill. As she and thousands of older people were advised to shield due to the Coronavirus, Trudy found herself unable to leave her home and without anyone to talk to.

At Re-engage, we’ve been supporting the over-75s for over 50 years through our local tea parties, which take place on Sundays across the UK, bringing people together to create lasting friendships.

From chats about football teams to exchanging gardening tips, it’s lovely to see these connections take place - especially for many older people who believed they may not have been able to socialise or regularly speak to anyone for a very long time.”

The service is particularly special as each older person receives a call from the same volunteer every time, so that the pair are able to get to know each other and develop a real friendship. No one should have to face this crisis alone. That is why call companions will be around for as long as it is needed.

But due to the pandemic, thousands of older people were now missing the comfort of regular conversation and were left feeling lonely as a result of isolation.

In place of our tea parties, we’ve set up Call Companions - a free, telephone befriending service which provides regular calls to anyone over-75 who would like someone to talk to.

“We talk about rubbish TV mostly” said Jean, who receives weekly chats from her call companion. “...and we laugh, a lot!”

Project Manager for Wales, Tom Williams said: “We’re hearing about so many wonderful conversations taking place.

And for Trudy, she finds herself looking forward to every call: “Gary is a lovely chap, he always call when he says he will. I can’t thank him enough.”

If you’re over 75 and would like a call companion or know someone who might benefit, please call 0800 716 543 or visit: www.reengage.org.uk

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Our Local Heros The community response to COVID-19 has been inspiring.

Via Facebook we asked you for nominations for this special feature to recognise our local heros who have provided support and assistance to our local community and for those in need during this challenging time.

HEROS NAME: Zia Faith Thompson NOMINATED BY: Ali Pickard

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WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THIS PERSON SHOULD BE RECOGNISED: Zia is not only helping to organise the PPE HWB Wrexham, but with the help of the Rossett village festival set up a food bank distribution system in Rossett and Burton for families in need at this time.

WHAT'S ONE THING YOU WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW ABOUT THIS PERSON: Zia gets busy and gets things done!

HEROS NAME: All the volunteers in Gresford & Marford NOMINATED BY: Daniel Sissons

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WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THESE PEOPLE SHOULD BE RECOGNISED: I would like to nominate all the volunteers in Gresford and Marford that are selflessly working to help our community and keep people safe.

WHAT'S ONE THING YOU WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW ABOUT THESE PEOPLE: They are relentless in their support, helping people they do not even know.

HEROS NAME: Marford Little Explorers NOMINATED BY: Tracey Nevitt-Macloskey

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WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THESE PEOPLE SHOULD BE RECOGNISED: We remained open for key workers children throughout lockdown and Vicky and I are extremely proud of each and every staff member who has had to adapt to meet the needs of all the children.

WHAT'S ONE THING YOU WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW ABOUT THESE PEOPLE: Georgie Cain, Lauren Addison and Darcy Goodwin adapted so well and remained extremely professional throughout.

HEROS NAME: Helen Maurice Jones NOMINATED BY: Ali Pickard

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WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THIS PERSON SHOULD BE RECOGNISED: Helen is a busy person, but will always help out when things need doing. She volunteers with Rossett Community Cafe and keeps peoples spirits up by making the village look beautiful with her expert planting and flowers. At the moment she is a zone coordinator for our Mutual Aid group, as well as organising additional gardening volunteers.

WHAT'S ONE THING YOU WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW ABOUT THIS PERSON: Helen will always help out even when she is really busy.

HEROS NAME: Jeremy Hughes & Team (Nisa in Holt) NOMINATED BY: Ann Marsh

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WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THIS PERSON SHOULD BE RECOGNISED: Going above and beyond serving Holt and surrounding area. Well stocked shop which has been organised to keep staff and customers safe during lockdown. Jeremy has established a group of volunteers, and as my husband and I are isolating we can ring the shop and place an order to be delivered to our home. Jeremy always has a smile and has a long-standing reputation for caring and supporting the Holt community. People trust him to do what’s right to keep us safe.

WHAT'S ONE THING YOU WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW ABOUT THIS PERSON: Jeremy is supportive and very trustworthy.

HEROS NAME: Jo Pretsall NOMINATED BY: Ali Pickard

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WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THIS PERSON SHOULD BE RECOGNISED: Jo always steps up, even when busy herself, to get involved and make things happen. She is currently volunteering as a zone coordinator in Rossett for our Mutual Aid group in the village, and helped to organise our hugely popular Stay at Home VE day party.

WHAT'S ONE THING YOU WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW ABOUT THIS PERSON: She will always help with a smile and goodwill.

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In my ‘downtime’ I have been doing bits of DIY, some gardening and trying to learn to play my guitar (only had it 25 years!) – and have reached the conclusion that I am rubbish at all three! We have been well and truly open for business and the working week at home is thankfully still very busy. My mind wandered to ‘best use of time’ as a topic – and I have put together a 5 point ‘To Do’ list of chores that I hope you will find both useful – and productive. The kind of things you mean to do every year but don’t quite get around to and perhaps hinder your plans. They may not all apply to you so perhaps pick out the ones that do and hopefully move something forward. Here goes; Have a big paperwork sort out Before you can really get to grips with any plan – knowing ‘what’s where now’ is a real MUST do.

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those. Its much better to achieve three results – than start with a list of six and do none of them.

You can go back to the next three later. Let’s say you identify an old pension from a former employer, a life policy you have from when you had a mortgage and sorting out online banking as your priority goals. How good would it be if you could make progress with perhaps a mornings effort on all three?

Get some help Often, having a sort out and identifying what you need to do is the easy bit! As soon as you know what three things you could do to improve your position – get help. This may be coming to ‘see us’ (our practice did over 100 on line video or telephone meetings last week) or perhaps involve a family member to help move things along. The last few months has seen many more people using technology from home – and it’s a quick way to make some progress.

Set a sensible timescale Consider picking a time perhaps in the next few days – to have that sort out and identify your three top priorities. Then within a week seek the help. Your children/grandchildren are usually a great source of help with anything on line!

If you want to consider old pension/investment arrangements to know exactly how they are doing and what options you have for the future, just call or email and we will organise a telephone meeting to start that process. Realistically a month should see you better organised, better informed and hopefully with a little more peace of mind.

The last three months has seen a lot of our clients undertaking a really good Spring clean. You may feel that your own affairs are in pretty good order – but few could not identify at least a couple of areas that need a review and freshen up. Perhaps this is also something useful to help your parents or grandparents with?

We would welcome the chance to help you if you would like to email or call. If you follow the five steps above we think you will have a really useful half day.

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Hearing Loss in Isolation Audiologist Olivia Austin from Integrate Hearing at Schwarz Opticians discusses the effects of COVID-19 on hearing services and the hearing impaired. The links between increased risk of loneliness, social isolation, depression and even dementia were a cause for concern well before COVID-19 outbreak. Normal safety nets provided by the support of family or friends can often mask or soften the impact of a sensory impairment, therefore the requirements of COVID-19 for the over 70s to self-isolate may draw a new level of attention to the extent to which hearing loss affects their daily life.

“Television, radio, internet and telephone calls have played a major role in keeping me sane during lockdown. I cannot imagine what it would be like going through this time without them. My thought goes to many of the over 70’s who often have either hearing loss, sight loss or both and question what their quality of life will have been like during this difficult time, especially if they have previously been untreated.”

Audiologists have had to re-think the way we deliver care to our patients.

Introduction of additional PPE such as facemasks worn by both clinician and patient can limit lipreading and sound transmission and adds further challenges to our communication exchanges. In the current interest of safety however, they are a must. We have standardised PPE, social distancing measures and increased infection control procedures throughout audiology to enable us to continue providing essential appointments to those

in need. Hearing aid technology is already available where remote adjustments can be made without being face-to-face and moving forward this may play a vital role in our treatment options.

What services are available to me?

“I feel for those experiencing an ear wax blockage at this time. We are yet to hear when NHS ear wax removal services will be fully up and running and I can only imagine there will be a backlog of patients waiting for treatment which could naturally increase waiting times. Many may wish to investigate private micro-suction options for a troublesome ear wax removal solution for the time being.”

Locally, both NHS and private providers are still currently offering essential appointments only. If you are experiencing problems with your hearing or hearing aids the best thing to do is to contact your hearing aid provider and find out exactly what services they are offering. Do not suffer in silence. Most will treat urgent cases and provide a postal hearing aid repair or drop off/collection service to minimize face-to-face contact.

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By EssentialsMAG history contributor PETER GOSMORE The Clock at St Mary’s Church Pulford Consider this, an insomniac septuagenarian which is me as I lie in bed at perhaps three in the morning and wonder about the current state of accuracy of the clock set in the tower of St Mary’s Church in Pulford. This old timepiece dating from 1883, a traditional mechanism which was manufactured and maintained by Clockmakers Joyce of Whitchurch who, as well as making the beautiful and fascinating movement which can be found at Pulford, also produced the mechanism for the clock in The Shanghai Customs House in China, not to mention that found on the Eastgate here in Chester.

I had a wonderful hour recently when I was able to climb the old wooden stairs up to the clock room in the tower - it was just about to receive its weekly ‘wind-up’ and to be calibrated for accuracy. When it actually chimed the hour (10 o’clock), the tenor bell high in the tower was struck to produce ten sonorous ‘dongs’ to be heard over the village of Pulford and beyond.

I loved the winding mechanism, a huge handle which reminded me of the starting handle traditionally found on old cars and this cranked the weights on their pulleys many metres up and then to stop and to recommence the slow descent as they drove both the chiming and escapement mechanism. All this power, being controlled by a pendulum which beats at 1.25 pulses per second and amazingly (because it doesn’t look that big) weighs 1.5 hundredweight or, in new money in excess of 75kg. This whole weighty piece has a steel heart, a cold zinc mid-section and a steel outer.

Anyway, enough of this factual stuff, let me return to my nocturnal ramblings. I love technology and projected on to my bedroom ceiling I have an hour and minute display in red which is emitted by one of those timepieces controlled by a signal from an atomic clock located goodness knows where.

I like to watch in the dark to assess the accuracy of the clock at St Mary’s Church when compared to modern technology - surprisingly close and this is testament to the work of J.B. Joyce of Whitchurch and the diligence of the gentleman who makes his weekly climb into the bell tower at Pulford.

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By EssentialsMAG environment contributor ROB RENOUF In the May online edition, I focused on cycling safely during lockdown. As restrictions are eased, we’re now seeing an increase in the amount of traffic. After enjoying quieter roads, this may concern some, but it shouldn’t be a reason to stop cycling. The ongoing need to tackle the climate and ecological emergency, combined with reduced public transport capacity due to social distancing, means that active travel such as walking and cycling has an even more vital role to play. We can all share the roads safely but, as with coronavirus, getting the distancing right is important.

Don’t cycle in the gutter Resist the temptation to keep close to the kerb, as this isn’t the safest place to be: • It encourages vehicles to try and squeeze past, rather than giving you enough space.

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• You’re more likely to encounter hazards such as drains and debris.

According to Cycling UK, the two best positions to cycle are: The primary position (also known as taking the lane) - this means riding in the centre of the lane. It’s most commonly used in urban situations when you’re keeping pace with the traffic. It can also be used to discourage drivers from attempting to pass where it’s not safe to do so, such as approaching a blind bend.

The secondary position - this is around a metre from the kerb and is the position that’s appropriate most of the time. It provides the option of going either side of a pothole or other obstacles, rather than being forced further out into the road.

For more information and advice on this topic please visit: www.cyclinguk.org Passing cyclists - motorists are required to give cyclists ‘sufficient’ room when overtaking.

The exact distance isn’t specified, however the benchmark often used by police forces prosecuting drivers for close passes is 1.5 metres. If a cyclist is a metre from the kerb, motorists therefore need to be around 3 metres from the kerb in order to pass safely.

This means it’s a proper overtake, rather than squeezing through, which requires the other side of the road to be clear.

As mentioned previously, when a motorist waits patiently until it’s safe to pass, it costs nothing to give them a wave to acknowledge it! With a little consideration we can share the roads successfully and all enjoy EssentialsMAG environment the environmental benefits of contributor is Rob Renouf reduced traffic. robsrenouf@gmail.com

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Those who are frequent walkers in Maes y Pant will have met bikes on their way round.

Maes y Pant was never designed for bikes and never set up for that purpose. Over the years we’ve not stopped their use, because generally basic courtesy rules have been followed. With the lockdown, the use of the site has increased and knowledge of our site has spread further, and more recently we have had adults and youngsters with bikes visiting from further away. We’ve been told about close encounters on the footpath. Bikes racing down the quarry face and over a footpath to some home-made jumps was clearly so dangerous that it required us to take prompt action. This is the immediate concern but the bikes are also causing environmental damage and for many the site isn’t as enjoyable to visit with bikes frequently going by at speed.

Reluctantly, and it was reluctantly, MyPAG has decided to ban all bikes on site except used by children aged 11 or under, accompanied by adults. I don’t know whether that ban will be lifted but we’ve started talking to other people and organisations, who have experience in this area, to enable us to consider what we might be able to allow.

Whilst we are talking about current difficulties then we also seem to be having a problem with drug use on site. It’s probably something that never goes away, but we have a good working relationship with the police locally and the PCSOs now do daily patrols in Maes y Pant, so that will help.

These incidents are very difficult for those of us involved with MyPAG, but I was buoyed by the actions of some community minded individuals not long after the start of our lockdown. One was a lady, who was suspiciously carrying a spade on her way into the site, so I stopped to talk to her. She was on her way to take down a very large bike jump in a part of the site we hadn’t seen this constructed before. Then a couple of days later, I was told that two people had gone into the quarry with heavy wooden stakes to repair a couple of posts that had been broken on the pond fence.

Those actions reminded me why I've been involved in this project, which despite occasional problems is still a wonderful resource for local people and is still appreciated by the local community.

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Gresford Community Council Latest News COVID-19: All members of the Community Council hope that Gresford and Marford residents remain fit and well. The Council would like to express its sincere thanks to all residents who have volunteered and supported neighbours and vulnerable residents through this difficult time. Thanks also to the team PPE Hwb Wrecsam, making essential PPE from the Gresford Trust building, and to all local firms and businesses who have also provided support and essential services at this time.

The Lockdown restrictions meant that the Community Council missed its April meeting ,probably for the first time in its history, but we’ve been meeting since via video conferencing and will continue to do so at present . These meetings are open to residents who wish to join the meeting remotely to observe. Please contact the Clerk for joining instructions.

Community Agent. Ruth Thompson has been in post as Community Agent.

A Community Agent works to support vulnerable or lonely residents, for example following a bereavement or hospital stay, to help them deal with contacting agencies, and helps those who have become a bit isolated to re-engage with the community by making introductions, and generally by setting up new social activities. Although COVID-19 has presented challenges, Ruth has been very active contacting people throughout the community. If you or someone you know feel you could benefit from Ruth’s support, why not give her a call on 07747 431607 and arrange a chat?

Lighting. The replacement lighting programme is almost complete. All lighting columns will carry a label detailing the column number. For those columns that are Gresford Community Council (labelled GCC), please report to the Community Council Clerk via telephone 07470 631184, or e-mail clerkgresford@gmail.com. and advise of the number on the column, location of the column, and a brief description of the issue. Reporting for other footway lights will remain with WCBC and can be reported via their website or by telephoning 01978 298989.

Playgrounds. As of writing our playgrounds and MUGA at Allington Park and Claypit Lane remain closed. We have taken the opportunity to repaint equipment and fencing and carry out repairs. We are currently in consultation with WCBC about taking over responsibility for Claypit Lane completely. Watch this space!

Tree survey. A survey of all trees that are within the Community Council’s responsibility has been carried out to ensure they are safe and any work needed is identified and carried out.

Website. Our website contains information about the work of the Community Council, its meetings, policies, and financial documents, as well as important local and national updates about COVID-19. Do have a look. We are currently looking at improving the website. Please post a comment on any of the above items on our website: www.gresford.org.uk, or contact the Clerk on 07470631184 or email: clerkgresford@gmail.com /

Gresford Community Council Appoints a New Community Agent My name is Ruth Thompson and I am the new Community Agent in Gresford and Marford working for Gresford Community Council.

I previously worked for the NHS for 42 years as a nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor. I worked in Gresford, Marford, Hoseley and Rossett from 1993 until 2011.

In my new role, I can support anyone over 50 who needs advice and support, or signposting to relevant services. I can offer telephone support during the current COVID-19 restrictions. I am now able to do garden visits, and once the restrictions are lifted, I can offer home visits to older people who would like this service. During the current crisis I am also able to pick-up prescriptions and shopping for vulnerable older people. I have recently set up a weekly Zoom coffee morning which meets on a Thursday morning. I look forward to hearing from you and visiting some of you when I can in the future. I work two days a week, normally on a Tuesday and Thursday. Tel: 07747 431607

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A mesmerising, finely observed journey into the intersecting lives, cultures and identities of a metropolis, The Cat and the City announces the arrival of a masterful new voice in fiction.

The compelling follow-up to Grisham’s bestselling Camino Island combines a devastating hurricane with a brutal, unexplained murder. Set in the tropical environs of Florida and once more featuring bookstore owner and amateur sleuth Bruce Cable, Camino Winds is a brilliantly escapist thriller.

An exciting and playful mash-up of video game and history, Bell’s timehopping adventure pitches a trio of resourceful kids into a far future contest involving famous figures from the past. Bursting with the same narrative skill that she brought to the Uncommoners series, Wonderscape fizzes with energy and thrills.

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Hugh Jones Councillor for Rossett Thank you. A massive thank you to the team of volunteers who daily receive items from the Co-op and distribute them to vulnerable and shielding residents of our community.

Together with the on-going support group collecting prescriptions, food and other necessities we are truly blessed with a community spirit. Thanks also to the Co-op for supporting our local community .

Village Hall. As Chair of the Committee I am working with our volunteer team to risk assess and make preparations for the reopening of the Village Hall. In recent years, thanks to a small team of volunteers ably supported by our caretaker Clwyd, significant improvements have taken place to the Hall to the extent that we are now getting bookings for wedding receptions and a wide range of activities. As always, we are a tiny group of volunteers and urgently need more members if the Hall is to be kept going for the community.

Footpaths and Open Spaces. Thank you to those who have feed back issues relating to public footpaths. The Rossett Focus Group have very helpfully produced a map on their web site http://rossettfocus.org.uk/publicrights-of-way-rossett/ and Wrexham Council have one for the whole of the County https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/publicrights-way-definitive-map. It is also possible to report any issues on line to rightsofway@wrexham.gov.uk

As you can tell I am becoming increasingly annoyed with dog walkers who fail to clean up after their pets and I speak as a dog owner.

Dog bags can safely be deposited in domestic black bins, in addition Rossett Community Council have agreed to my request for an additional bin to be placed near to the entrance to the woods by the former golf course and we await final agreement from the County Borough.

Weir. I have been liaising with Natural Resources Wales to secure the removal of the fallen tree at the Weir. They are closely monitoring the situation and have confirmed that at the current levels there are no associated flooding risks. They are awaiting arrangements for a partial road closure and the availability of equipment to be able to effect a removal.

Speeding. North Wales Police have recently carried out speed checks on Chester Road adjacent to the school and 15 out of 35 motorists were exceeding the limit with the highest recorded speed being 31 mph.

Boundary Commission. The Boundary Commission will re-open its consultation on the proposals for Rossett and Burton on July 1st and all replies must be in by July 13th. The County have strongly opposed the proposals for Rossett and Burton as have the overwhelming number of respondents.

This is your last chance to have your say.

With regard to footpaths and open spaces I receive a significant number of complaints that dog walkers either fail to use a bag or leave the bag on footpaths and open spaces.

It is a legal requirement not to foul these places and causes a severe risk to both humans and animals. Farm animals can be adversely affected, and it is irresponsible behaviour. The state of the Darland School field recently was an absolute disgrace.

Tel: 07583 152703 hugh.jones@wrexham.gov.uk

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Russell Gilmartin Councillor for Marford & Hoseley Hello, I hope you are all keeping safe and well. Here is July’s article… I think it’s still 2020?!

Covid-19 / Coronavirus It is pleasing to hear some restrictions are being lifted here in Wales and shops are being allowed to open, which is always a positive sign. As we start to emerge from what has been a very uncertain few months, local businesses really do need us now more than ever – so do try to shop local, wherever possible.

Again, I would like to thank those continuing to help out in the community during this time.

Your work has definitely not gone unnoticed.

I hope when writing next month’s article, we’ll be able to enjoy a meal and a glass or two out, whilst showing off a new hair cut… I certainly need the latter!

Parking There’s been a few complaints about cars being parked on kerbs lately. Obviously, there’s been more people staying at home over the past few months, meaning there has been an increase of cars being parked up. Some of these have caused pedestrians to have to walk into the road to get past, so please bare this in mind and avoid parking on footpaths.

Hillock Lane As you may know, the pre-planning consultation has now ended. I would just like to remind residents, particularly those who responded to the pre-planning, that this is not a response to a submitted planning application. When/if a planning application is submitted to WCBC, you will also need to respond to that if you wish - of course, this goes for all residents who wish to respond.

At the time of writing this, no application has been submitted, but I will be sure to update you should that change.

Speeding I am still receiving complaints about speeding and I would like to thank our PCSO’s that have been out monitoring the problem, it is hugely appreciated.

As always, if you have any other issues, please feel free to contact me.

Tel: 07514 676175 russell.gilmartin@wrexham.gov.uk

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Andrew Atkinson Councillor for Gresford Road works I’m pleased that a number of long-standing roadworks are now gone from the village.

I’ve been in regular contact with Highways to try and get them to get the contractors sped up to minimise disruption. There are still some roadworks due to minor gas leaks located in the village. I will keep doing all I can to monitor the situation.

Businesses As our local shops start to open please do all you can to support our small businesses as they contribute so much to our community.

Maes y Pant There has been understandably much concern about changes to rules for riding bikes in the quarry and I’ve met with two of the directors to discuss my concerns and those of local residents. Whilst it’s not a decision I was in personal support of, I do understand the legal obligations the directors have and the need to ensure personal safety. I’m really grateful to them for their time in explanation and the site visit which did highlight numerous issues that they do have to address.

They are looking at a solution to properly accommodate cyclists on the site which has the potential to be very exciting and I hope a good compromise on the original position can be achieved for the benefit of all.

Volunteer support We still have an excellent volunteer network in place if anyone needs any help with prescriptions and food shopping etc... Please let me know if you’d like any details.

Thanks again to the amazing team for all your help and support!

Hillock Lane Planning There has been a pre-planning application conducted by developers in advance of a planning application to develop land off Hillock Lane. There has been a strong community opposition to this so far with lots of residents in touch. Although this is in Cllr Gilmartin’s ward it would obviously have an impact on Gresford Ward too so I’d be very interested in hearing your views for or against, whatever they may be.

As always, if you have any other issues, please feel free to contact me.

Tel: 07914 211631 andrew.atkinson@wrexham.gov.uk

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Funeral Diversity The end of life service, or funeral, has rapidly changed during this century, with many modernisms being introduced, mainly in the private sector. What has become clear is that the general public has grasped these options and they are quickly being both accepted as part of an end of life service option, more importantly being embraced and found to be of much comfort.

The Governments Competitions and Marketing Authority believe over the past 25 years the cost of a funeral director led service has increased by a staggering 72%. Families have strived to find less expensive options to end of life services, and this diversification has led to a plethora of different options becoming available.

Memoria were the first facilitator to introduce a minimum one-hour service time, this was very quickly applauded and subsequently families, funeral directors and celebrants have been able to experience a service that is both befitting and comforting at such a difficult time. Plasma screens where you see pictures of a loved one’s life whilst listening to the music that was important to them, became the norm. The option to stream across the country (or world) to those unable to attend a service has been hugely successful for families with relations too far, or perhaps unwell to attend.

More recently, sophisticated chapel lighting options have surfaced, where you can choose if you so wish, the colour of lighting that is special to your loved one and family, at the point of committal, as well as being able to project a special image over the catafalque.

The introduction and success of Death Cafés has been remarkable, people now talk openly and share their experiences of loss. Churches and religious organisations, now seeing people’s needs have altered are listening to their congregations and their needs. You see old fashioned buses, motor-cycle hearses, bicycle hearses, dove releases, dancers and piping or flute bands marching into the grounds.

These and many other modernisms which continue to grow in number are very clear and living examples of what families want when celebrating the life of their loved one. All these wonderful options take time and investment, they are here and available and people are asking for them.

Funeral services have changed immensely and, in our region, we are very fortunate to have the option of two beautiful new Memoria facilities in Northop near Mold and St Asaph, along with the choice of the many alternative end of life service options.

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DOCTORS Alyn Family Doctors Farndon Village Surgery Holt Medical Practice Strathmore Medical Practice

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DENTISTS Bridge End Dental Practice Chapel Cottage Dental Practice Rossett Dental Care Springfield Dental Care

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HOSPITALS Countess of Chester Wrexham Maelor

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LOCAL FACILITIES Adult Social Services Chester Recycling Centre Citizens Advice Foodbank - Chester Foodbank - Wrexham Recycling Centre - Tattenhall Recycling Centre - Whitchurch Recycling Centre - Wrexham Relate Samaritans

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LOCAL SERVICES Air Ambulance - North West Air Ambulance - Wales Fire & Rescue - Cheshire Fire & Rescue - North Wales Environment Agency National Grid Natural Resources Wales Severn Trent Water Welsh Water

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SCHOOLS & NURSERIES Abbey Gate College All Saints’ Primary School Benison Nursery School Bishop Heber High School Dandelions Day Nursery Darland High School Dodleston Pre-School Dodleston Primary School Eccleston Primary School Farndon Primary School Gresford Playgroup Holt Primary School Leaps and Bounds Pre-school Little Scholars Nursery Marford Playgroup Rhosnesni High School Rossett House Nursery St. Peters Primary School Shocklach Primary School The Catholic High School The Homestead Day Nursery The King’s School The Maelor School The Queen’s School The Rofft Primary School The Spinney Day Nursery

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