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Welcome to our May issue!

A warm welcome to our new issue for May – a month with not the usual complement of two bank holidays, but three! The third, on Monday 8th, is to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort, Camilla, on Saturday 6th. The only ceremony of its kind remaining in Europe.

The crowning of the British monarch formalises the King’s unique role as the head of both the Church of England and the UK state. And if there’s one thing we can be sure of excelling at in this country, it’s a big royal knees-up!

Plans for the long weekend, rather amusingly code-named ‘Operation Golden Orb’, include a concert and laser light show at Windsor Castle on Sunday 7th, plus the Coronation ‘Big Lunch’ over the whole weekend. The bank holiday itself, has been dubbed the ‘Big Help Out’, which is all about giving a hand to our hardworking charities for the day. You’ll find full details of what’s happening and how to get involved at the official website, coronation.gov.uk

However you spend your three bank holidays, I wish you a wonderful time!

All the best, Vicky Heathfield

EMAIL: vicky@essentialsmag.co.uk

CALL: 01978 855459 www.essentialsmag.co.uk

Cover Image: King Charles III

Coronation

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A Convenient Murder

Darland Community Theatre recently held a successful production of ' A Convenient Murder' at Rossett, with good audiences for all three performances. The group donated £250 to Darland School for use in the performing arts, and £100 each to the Canal Boat Trust, Jackson's Animal Rescue and the new Rossett Community Hub. The next production will be in early November. For details visit: www.darlandtheatre.com

Inspired by Mick

Over the past six weeks I have been selling raffle tickets to raise funds for Christ Church, Rossett. £1,125 was raised! Thank you to everyone for your generous support!

- LESLEY BENNETT

Laura Evison, owner of Regent House of Flowers in Yorke Street, Wrexham, has organised a raffle to win one of her original paintings. The raffle is a fundraising event to raise much needed funds for two charities close to her heart - National Trust Maintain Brecon Beacons Paths, and Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA). Back in February 2021, her partner, Mick, took his own life after suffering from PTSD. Laura told us: “Mick was in the 1st Battalion Light Infantry. As an army Veteran, he was incredibly proud of his time in service for his country, unfortunately, like many others, he suffered from PTSD. This is why I chose to raise money for the SSAFA, for the amazing work they do to support all areas of the armed forces.”

To find out more, and for a chance to win Laura’s original paining of Pen y Fan, please visit: https://justgiving.com/crowdfunding/inspiredbymick

Green Canopy Project Unveiled

About a year ago, BRHS was determined to support Queen Elizabeth’s Green Canopy Project, which was part of the upcoming Jubilee celebrations, by planting a tree. The tree, a Sorbus Joseph Rock (Mountain Ash), was planted in the park in Rossett, and recently, a commemorative plaque was mounted on the tree guard.

Freedom of the Borough

Wrexham AFC and its owners, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, have officially been granted the ‘Freedom of the County Borough,’ at an event held at the Guildhall on Easter Monday. The honour is in recognition of the club’s long and proud history, and the amazing impact the two owners have had in helping to promote Wrexham across the world.

‘’Deadpool’ star, Mr Reynolds, said at the event: "I think back to that first moment. We were on Zoom speaking to the Wrexham Supporters' Trust and I don't think I have ever been as nervy as I was in that exact moment. That was the point we began to understand something truly great could be achieved. I'm so touched I get to be a part of this story."

“I know that we are here so that you guys can thank us for some reason, but I feel like it is the other way around. We want to thank you for what you have given us. Words are too clumsy to quantify what it means to me.”

Scarecrows

IMAGE Gresford and Marford Scarecrow Trail will be taking place in the villages 12th-28th August. Theme this year will be ‘A Century Of Children’s Books.’ To indicate interest, for information, or to get involved, please email secretary.imagegm2021@ gmail.com or text 07740 941263 with your email address. Further information will be sent out in late May/early June.

Fun Day

A team of local residents are organising a Summer Charity Fun Day at The Plough in Gresford on Saturday 24th June. The event is to raise funds for Prostate Cancer Support Group. Plans for the day include a fun-fair, bouncy castle, dog show, magic show, footy games, etc. The organisers are looking for people and businesses to get involved by selling raffle tickets and advertising in the event programme. For more details call Phil Jones on 07525 824679