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Ken BathersWe are sadden to report the passing of Cllr KenBathers, Chair of Cefn Community Council and,staunch Cefnite who was passionate about thecommunity he lived and worked in. Tributes havebeen made by many in the community that reflectthe range of interests and activities he devoted histime and energy to.

See page 8, 9 & 10 for tributes

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YSGOL MIN Y DDOL NEWSYsgol Min y Ddol are proud to welcome 15 newstarters into our nursery this year. All have settledwell into their new routine and are enjoying both theindoor and outdoor activities that are on offer.The rest of the school have also been busy settlinginto their new classes and routines. The juniors havealready been to Ty Mawr to explore the habitats andto make mini clay models of what animals theydiscovered there.All classes are exploring Cefn Mawr – both now andin the past as part of our whole school topic, ‘OurSquare Mile’. All their findings and ideas feed intotheir written work on descriptions. The infants aresoon off to Trevor Basin to learn all about the viaductand canal and the juniors have been fortunate tosecure a place to watch ‘Thomas Telford’ in characterat Ty Mawr.Weekly visits to the library are continuing as well asour after-school Eco and Sport clubs. Children whohave joined the Urdd are already practising theirrecitals and sharing ideas for their art entries. MrsClaire Rayner, the newly appointed Acting Head atthe school, would like to thank everyone in the areafor their warm welcome and for raising over £200 inthe school’s recent MacMillan Coffee morning.Diary date our Christmas Fayre will take place onTuesday 4th December.We have ben taking part in the Community Councilproject to commemorate the 100 years anniversaryof WW1 researching some of the people named onthe Cenotaph and were invited to attend thepresentation in the library where author Peter Doyletold us all about his book on Percy Edwards a localboy who died at the front. We will also be taking partin the Annual Service of Remembrance next month

WCBC’S PLAS MADOC ESTATE OFFICEThe office is open for the payment of

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RHOSYMEDRE BEAVERS &CUBSWe meet up every Wednesdayevening during term time at CefnMawr Activity Centre. Bro Gwilym,near Hinds Shop.Beavers start from age 5 3/4 withan adult and from age 6-8 without.We do a variety of activitiesincluding days out to variouslocations, recently we went toManchester Airport Visitor Centreand we earned our Air ActivitiesStage 2 Badge.We do sleepovers, archery,

shooting, climbing and lots more - we also go out onhikes and rambles to Ty Mawr Country Park.We have joint ventures with our Cub group who arefrom age of 6-10,5 who recently went to an OutdoorPursuit course at Kibblestone.We are looking for boys and girls to join us on aWednesdays at 6pm, Beavers until 7 and Cubs from6.45 to 8pm cost is £2.50 a session.We have a Halloween party, panto and many moreactivities planned up until Christmas.For more information please contact Angela forBeavers on 07946 271370 - or Nikki for Cubs on07554 534149.

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We have helped at Ty Mawr on our Big DeeDay project. Colleagues from Ellesmere,Wrexham, Welshpool and Cefn Mawr workedto clear the area around the dovecote and paintsome of the buildings.

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Finally, we supported the local Holiday HungerProject run by St. John’s Church Rhosymedrefor children in Plas Madoc. We have had 2groups in collecting over the last few weeks whowanted to pass on their thanks to our wonderfuland generous customers! Ysgol y Grangostudents packed bags raising a huge £433towards their library facilities. And the SalvationArmy from Rhos raised £562.31 towards theirBig Collection Annual Appeal. Thanks to all whodonated to these worthy causes! We recentlyhas a message off Sandra Woodhall organiserof the Llangollen Round who was delighted

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CRNCA NEWSThanks to an inclusion grant fromWCBC Adult Social Care our ChangingSeason’s group and members of thecommunity are enjoying a number of

activities over the coming months They have beentreated to a little pampering from Estyn Wellbeingtherapist Debbie Morrison and a trip to LiverpoolDocks. A baking and fruit preserving session isscheduled plus more trips and activities in thepipeline. As part of older peoples international daywhich had to be delayed, We are holding a free Tea& Cake afternoon with table top sale on Tuesday16th of October 2-4pm all welcome nothing over £1So get a bargain now.LUNCH CLUB We are still providing terrific value formoney lunches to those 50+ in the community, £3for two courses and hot drink, to book please leavea message on 01978 821515 or ring 07531310335to check availability of space and for menu - dietsare catered for. We have and are still looking fornew volunteers to assist in helping with the lunch, inHouse training will be given, if you can cook a family

meal you can help us with our lunches so don’t beafraid to come along and see what we doCRNCA Building We have unfortunately had alittle bit of mischief going on at the centre by theyounger element of the community, this is beingdealt with by the local PCSO. Be aware we have agood camera system and Neighbourhood Watch.So you may think you are unobserved but you willbe held accountable eventually. Kris Morrisonundertook a sponsored walk in August to help withimprovements to the centre £540 was raisedincluding a free fire service from Dee Fire Ltd themoney has been used to replace broken andinefficient lighting with new LED fitments.

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YSGOL ACREFAIR NEWSAll our pupils and staff came back to school refreshed after awonderful summer ready for another exciting year at YsgolAcrefair. Year 1 and 2 were very excited to see their newoutdoor area which had been developed over the summerholidays funded by a grant from Tesco. They have beenenjoying using it on a daily basis to extend their learning.

Our whole KS2 department took part in ‘The GreatMile Race’ at Queensway Sport’s Centre well doneeveryone. We enjoyed a very exciting day takingpart in workshops learning all about different cul-tures during ‘Around the World Day’PC Kim came into school to remind us about howto keep safe online.Our School Council escorted Mr Ken Skates AMaround our school when he visited us inSeptember.Year 6 pupils enjoyed a visit to Ysgol Rhiwabonand have also visited Dangerpoint in Talacra.The Foundation Phase was very excited when aspecial visitor – Caroline the chicken came toschool to support pupils work on the story of TheLittle Red Hen. Year 1 have been making bread

We started the term with a visit from atheatre group performing Tales from Wales.

In Forest School. Our Reception Class have beenenjoying their new outdoor Construction Site and FairyGarden. Year 6 pupils wore Victorian costumes toimmerse themselves in their new topic and Year 5transformed their classroom into a Victorian mill town.It has been a very exciting and busy start to the year!!Our Christmas Market will take place on Friday 30thNovember from 3:15pm onwards. As in previousyears there will be stalls selling lots of the children'sproducts and refreshments etc. If anyone would like astall brownies, cubs, Body Shop, etc or knows ofsomeone who would, the fee is £5.

CONSULTATIONThere is a consultation due to start on 26th October2018 regarding the introduction of a 20mph Zone forthe Cefn Ward.Please look out for posters advertising the times andlocations for the public to attend in Cefn and Acrefairso you can make your views known.

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YSGOL RHOSYMEDRE NEWSOur year 5 pupils attended thememorial service for the GresfordColliery Disaster on Saturday 22ndSeptember. This year marks 84 yearssince the disaster and the pupils havereally been engaged and interested in learningabout the events and consequences of theDisaster. It was a moving service where they hadartefacts on show that were used by the miners.Our Early phase Nursery and Reception childrenhave been exploring the sights, sounds, tastes,smells and feel of the autumn season! They havelooked closely and made observationaldrawings of autumn vegetables and used autumnvegetables to print with. The children have broughtin autumn treasures from home to explore andInvestigate. They have been on an autumn walk toexplore our school environment. They found leavesof beautiful autumn browns, oranges and reds.They could feel their texture and smell theirbeautiful scent!. The children have created mindmaps where they related Autumn to their senses.What a wonderful time they have had!Year 3 pupils in Dosbarth Glyndwr have beensettling into life in KS2. They have been learningabout Owain Glyndwr and why our class is namedafter him. They are excited to begin learningabout Roald Dahl and the B.F.G in their challengework.Pupils in Year 2 have also been making cakes forthe MacMillan cake sale, they raised over £350WOW!

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Tributes Ken Bathers 1944-2018I was very sad to hear of the passing of CefnCommunity Council Chair and Clwyd South Labourmember, Ken Bathers. Ken was a proud Cefn-itewho was dedicated to serving the local community.I will always remember his dedicated work as aschool governor. Ken believed passionately that weshould have high quality local schools andcommunities, councils and governments whichinvest in our children and young people. Mythoughts and prayers are with Jean, other familymembers and Ken’s many friends at this difficulttime. Susan Elan Jones MPKen was a proud Labour man and was proud of thearea he worked so hard for. I knew him for manyyears and admired him greatly, and I was proud towork alongside him on a number of local issuessuch as the campaign for a new health centre forCefn. Ken seemed to know everyone and wasextremely well thought of locally. He will be sadlymissed and fondly remembered by his many friendsin Clwyd South Labour Party and by the widercommunity in Cefn. My heartfelt condolences to hisfamily. Ken Skates AMI was incredibly lucky to be introduced to Ken,almost immediately when taking over Tesco in CefnMawr. He was such a massive part of the Cefncommunity and over the years, we worked veryclosely together in the community and withinRhosymedre school. I was actually in awe of all thethings he took on, when, really, he could have justput his feet up! He was so passionate abouteverything he undertook and he made such adifference to so many people. From a quick hellowhen buying his morning paper to many more indepth discussions, he was such a friendly face and Iam so saddened to hear of his passing. I speak formyself and all my Tesco colleagues, when I say, he

leaves a huge hole in our lives and the community.My thoughts are with his lovely family. Kay RobertsManager TescoCefn Druids Football Club would like to pay tributeto the late Ken Bathers who recently passed away.Ken’s son Phil was a player and a coach at the club,and his grandson Keenan is part of the Cefn DruidsAcademy. Ken was always keen to be involved inany developments at the club, and was instrumentalin endorsing our application for Community Fundingwith Wrexham County Borough. Our thoughts arewith Ken’s family during this difficult time.Ty Mawr Country Park Ken was a staunchsupporter of Ty Mawr Country Park, both through hisinterests in the river and fishing but also the work thepark does with young people and the environment.He was a great advocate for the Junior Rangers andregularly attended and presented the annual awardsto the enthusiastic children and adult volunteers.Ken could see the potential for Ty Mawr as both alocal attraction and tourist hub, he wholeheartedlybacked any projects the park was involved with. Ithink one of his proudest moments was hosting theWorld Fly Fishing championships on the River Deebased at the park back in 1990. Happy days, he willbe sorely missed.Cefn Mawr Historical Society and Cefn Mawr andDistrict Museum would like to pay tribute to the lateKen Bathers and the part he played in helping theSociety create a Community Museum, giving us hisfull support, by arranging for us to take the WaterlooRooms in September 2014, at no cost to the. Lastyear, he and the Council renewed our License for afurther five years. The existence of the Museum andall the good things it has given to our Community, isthe fruit of Ken’s vision and generosity. The Societyand Museum remember Ken with gratitude, and adetermination to build on his legacy to the people ofCefn Mawr. We also keep Jean and the family in our

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thoughts at this time.Staff, Students and Governors of Ysgol Rhiwabonwere so sorry to hear the very sad news about theloss of Ken Bathers. Ken has been a dear friend tomy family for many years and so it was veryimportant to me that he was a Governor here atYsgol Rhiwabon Secondary School In his role asGovernor Ken always showed a proud commitmentto the local community and our school. This wasreplicated through his role as Chair of Governors inRhosymedre. It is so typical of Ken’s character thatdespite all his work as part of Cefn CommunityCouncil, the local football, various clubs andsocieties, that he still found time to attend Governormeetings across a primary and secondary school ona regular basis. He was always at his best when hesupported our parents and students. He showed akindness and belief in them which always shonethrough when he was speaking to them. We werevery proud of the family values Ken always stood forand he will be dearly missed. We extend ourcondolences at such a difficult time to Jean and allthe family. M Ferron-Evans HeadteacherOur Chair of Governors Councillor Ken Bathers haspassed away. A valued Governor and supporter ofour school for ten years, including being appointedto the position of Chair. He regularly visited ourschool and in the classrooms he was genuinelyinterested in what the children were doing and wouldalways ask if there was anything that the children orstaff needed; often contributing financially to schoolprojects. The instigator of our Free Fruit Fridaysand our local litter picking initiatives, he has alsosourced and supplied many of the items needed forour Nurture garden, which when completed we willname in honour of him. Ken always greeted pupilsand staff with a warm welcome, he would offerwords of thanks and encouragement and alwaysoffered support. Ken had a vision of excellence forour school, which he strived to make a reality andhas been instrumental in all of our successes,particularly when we were awarded the Green statusfor the first time three years ago and the outcomesof our excellent Estyn inspection last year. A truegentleman with a heart of gold. He was caring andconsiderate and always put others before himself.He made sure everyone felt appreciated, valued andloved, he was known for his boundless energy andenthusiasm. We send his family our deepestcondolences at this very sad time; he will be greatlymissed by us all and his memory will be treasured.Mrs E Edwards – Head Teacher YsgolRhosymedreI remember my first council meeting in the GeorgeEdwards Hall a couple of years back, I was a bitnervous and Ken came straight up to me, welcomingme he asked about my family and who my Taid wasas he’d worked in Monsanto too. As you do in thesecircumstances, we tried to find people in commonand we succeeded chatting away about the Cefnand our families putting me at ease, making me feellike I belonged. Ken always enquired after my

family and I knowthat he trustedme once heknew who Ibelonged to,knowing I wasproud of myconnection to thelocal area. Kenwas immenselyproud of theCefn. I think theword belong isvital when youthink of a manlike Ken; if everthere wassomeone who‘belonged’ somewhere it was him. His passion forCefn Mawr and the surrounding area shone throughhim and his desire to do the best for his communityinspired others and will continue to inspire others aslong as his memory is alive. Hannah and I will missKen and our thoughts and condolences go out to hisfamily and friends. We have lost a true giant, a manfirmly rooted in Cefn with a huge sense of civic pridethat was infectious. Keep smiling and “be safe” asKen would always say. PCSO’s Ryan C3649 andHannah C2916On 20th September we lost a stalwart of the CefnCommunity, Ken Bathers sadly passed away.Ken was well known throughout the area due to hismany volunteering activities he carried out some ofwhich were: Chair of Cefn Community Council, heis the longest serving member of the Council havingbeen a member for over 30 years and Chair for thelast 11 years; he was a School Governor at bothYsgol Rhiwabon and Rhosymedre the latter of whichhe was Chair. He was President of The LlangollenMaelor Fishing Club and had been since the bothclubs merged. Ken was very forward thinking he dideverything he could for the people of Cefn area herepresented, such as his part in bringing Tesco tothe village, the Solar Farm at the Delph and theTelecom mast on the GEH all of which has broughtsignificant annual income into our community. Kenenjoyed many different interests and pastimes whichI would find hard to rank in order of preference as tome Ken appeared to love them all equally: Fishing:Particularly salmon fishing, fishing many rivers in theUK, also travelling to Alaska on five occasions toexperience catching really big salmon there. Thehighlight of Ken’s angling year was his part inorganising and staging the European Team GraylingChampionships held along large stretches of theRiver Dee from Corwen to Cefn, attracting teamsfrom all over the Continent. Football at all levelsfrom youth to the Premiership, though the rest of hisfamily supported Manchester United , Ken like mewas a Liverpool fan. We together inauguratedwhich is now in its third year. Wild life particularlybirds. Photography; every event we attended hewas always there Continued overleaf

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Tributes continuedwith his camera. Ken had been very excited andenthusiastic with the WW1 commemorative projectthat Cefn Community Council are running, three ofour local primary schools have engaged in theresearch of the soldiers from our Community whodied in that terrible war. Amongst other activities onthis project, Ken has been in charge of the tributethe schools have completed making poppies whichwill be displayed at the George Edwards Hall laterthis year. On a personal note my wife and I willmiss Ken very much as we have been familyfriends for many years, our deepest sympathy andcondolences goes out to Jean and the family.Derek Wright Cefn Community Councillor,WCBC County CouncillorTrina Nicholls-Smith, Clerk to the CommunityCouncil added ‘In the relatively short time of threeyears since being appointed as Clerk, Kenwelcomed me with open arms and as Chair madesure he visited my office daily to see if there wereany pressing concerns relating to council business.Ken clearly was so passionate about thecommunity which he was born and bred in andwould go above and beyond his duty as councillorfor the interests of others. Ken will be sadly missedby myself and I’m sure many others. My thoughtsand sympathies are with his wife Jean andextended family.We were saddened to hear about Ken here in theLibrary, he was a great supported of all things Cefnand we send our condolences to his family at thissad time. All at Cefn Mawr LibraryI am saddened to have to report the death on the20th September 2018 aged 74 of Ken Bathers,President of Llangollen Maelor Angling Club.Ken. was born and bred in Cefn Mawr, Wrexham.He was educated locally and commencedemployment at the local brickworks before joiningthe chemical company Monsanto as a plantoperator. He lived in Cefn Mawr until his passingand was a great champion for the village.Fishing the river Dee was Ken’s great passionalthough he also made trips to Alaska. He enjoyedbeing a ghillie for Lady Malabar and her guests onthe Llandyn beat of the Dee during the 70’s andearly 8o’s. Due to ill health his fishing had beenrestricted over the last 10 years. He remainedhowever enthusiastic about the Dee. He was agreat telephone man free with advice to all on riverheights and the best beats to try. He was anaccomplished fly tier and gave away thousands offlies over the years. I can hear him now saying“Give this one a go Bud you’ll definitely catch onthat”. He kept the catch returns for the club and wasgenuinely excited when an angler rang to informhim of a salmon caught. He was soon on the phoneletting the whole Dee valley know the details. Oneof Ken’s proudest achievements was rearing browntrout for over 30 years in the outflow of theMonsanto chemical works. All the trout raised being

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stocked into the Dee. He served on the committees ofthe Local Fisheries Advisory Group, Welsh Salmonand Trout Association, Dee Fisheries Association andUpper Dee Angling Federation. He was also anhonorary water bailiff for the National Rivers Authority.Some 18 years ago he established the InternationalGrayling competition on the Dee. This has gone fromstrength to strength and this December will see 36teams compete for the Hanak Trophy. Competitorscome from all over the UK, Ireland and continentalEurope. Over these years Ken raised over £60,000 forthe Welsh Dee Trust to carry out river habitatImprovements Away from fishing Ken was a localcampaigner, a governor for 2 local schools and for thelast 11 years had chaired the Cefn Mawr CommunityCouncil. He also loved football and would watch allthe televised games as well as watching his Grand-sons play. We express our deepest sympathy to thefamily. He will be greatly missed but fondly remem-bered by all who knew him. Huw Evans ChairmanLlangollen Maelor Angling.Ken has been integral to all the good things happen-ing in the community for so long. A TRUE championfor the area, and through his selfless hard work,affecting village life from schools, official work andlocal sports, he touched many people's lives, includingour own . He help us immensely with our club CefnMawr Rangers from which we built a good friendshipleaving a lasting impression, he will be sorely missed.Ken was warm and welcoming and would love to chat,about his latest project, and would light up when talkturned to his family. Ken was a true gentleman whoseimportance will only be truly be felt with the passing oftime. Rest in peace Ken from Sarah and Bob and allat Cefn Mawr Rangers.

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ST JOHN’S CHURCHRHOSYMEDREThe next Fish & Chipsand Bingo meetingWill be on Tuesday13th November at12.30pm. Please letthe vicar know if you wish to come so we can orderfish and chips for you call 01978 824087. Thechurch provides lunches for children on Plas Madocthroughout the school holidays. If you can help wemeet at 11am in the kitchen at St John’s.The ‘Time Well Spent’ group for those living aloneand who would like get together and make newfriends meets in St Mary’s church hall Ruabon onthe third Friday of the month,19th October then 16th

November starting with coffee at 11am, followed bylunch and an activity in the afternoon finishing about3pm, please contact the vicar if you are interested incoming along. Helpers are also needed, so if youcan spare a few hours once a month please let usknow. St John’s has a meeting room for hire mostdays of the week please call the Vicar to hire it.Church notices are on page 22

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COMMUNITY AGENTS NEWSI have been busy with thesetwo groups that are now basedin the George Edwards Hall,Cefn Mawr.Wednesdays - Dee Boys CefnMen's Shed meets from 12.30-2.30pm in the lower room of theGeorge Edwards Hall. All arewelcome.Fridays - CEFN CREATES a new Arts and Craftgroup has started, come and join local artist JacquiKiff and have a go at drawing, painting, clay andother guided activities. The group meets at 10am -12 noon in the George Edwards Hall so come alongand be creative, enjoy some good company and acuppa, you don’t need to be good at art. Sessionsare £5 per person including all materials. Find us onFacebook at Cefn Creates.Please feel free to contact me on 07925 048711 oremail :- cefncommunityagent@gmail.com

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1st Rhosymedre Beavers 07946 2713701st Rhosymedre Cubs 07949 8208271st Trevor Scouts 07939 476208Acrefair Brownies 01978 821601Acrefair Over Sixties Club 01978 821562Acrefair Mothers & Toddlers 01978 810242Acrefair Youth Football Club 01978 812109CRNCA (Cefn Rhosymedre & NewbridgeCommunity Association) 01978 821515CRNCA/Cefn Wide Lunch Club 01978 821515CRNCA Eco Team/Tidy Wales 07531 310335CRNCA Heritage Trail Group 07531 310335Cakes & Co Trevor 01691 774792Cefn Changing Seasons 50+ Club 01978 821515Cefn Mawr Christian Fellowship 01978 810761or 01978 824785Cefn United Football 07714 155307Cefn Mawr Historical Society 01978 823380Cefn Mawr Playgroup 01978 821515Cefn Wide Tenants & Residents Association01978 823603Crazy Tots Parent & Toddlers 01978 813914DanceZone 01978 824055 or 07903597093Fron Walking Group 01691 778286Friends of Ty Mawr 01978 822780Garth & Trevor WI 01978 810302Hampden Bowling Club 01978 820179Kiddies World 01978 810242Little Sunflowers 01978 822505Maelor Boxing Club 01978 823551Plas Kynaston Canal Group 07796 260666Plas Madoc Opportunity Centre 01978 820520Plas Madoc Play Project 01978 813912Rainbows Group for Girls 01978 823395.Rhosymedre After School Club 01978 812786Rhosymedre Brownies 01978 820686Telecottage, Trevor 01978 810119The Circle of Spiritual Friendship 07791 709883The Fron Male Voice Choir 01978 845048TOCRA Top of Cefn Residents Association01978 823107Towers Day Nursery 01978 822445Trevor Indoor Bowls 01978 824401Ty Mawr Junior Rangers 01978 822780Ty Mawr Spinning group 01978 711941Wrexham Disability Football Club 07784 366197Ysgol Rhiwabon After School Club01978 813918

FOOD BANKWrexham Foodbank is open every Thursday from10-12 at the George Edwards Hall in Cefn Mawrfor people in the Wrexham area who are in crisis andhave been referred to the foodbank for a three-dayfood parcel. Trained volunteers offer a listeningear, light refreshments and signposting to furtherhelp if appropriate. Pet food and toiletries are alsousually available. In the last six months over athousand food parcels have been given out by thefoodbank, feeding more than two thousand people,including 695 children. There can be a whole varietyof reasons why help is needed and people comefrom all different backgrounds – redundancy, illness,fleeing domestic violence, benefit delays, debt, lowincome, unexpected bills – it really can happen toanyone. If you are struggling please do seek andreceive the help that is available to you.Would you like to be able to refer people to theFoodbank?If you are a local agency who works with people whomay be in a crisis situation and you would like to beable to refer them for a food parcel please get intouch. You may also be interested in being presentat our session to offer advice or resources to thosethat visit and we’d love to have you there with us.Email info@wrexham.foodbank.org.uk or phone07538 547971.Donations to the Foodbank can be given in store atTesco, Asda and Sainsburys or at the Foodbankwarehouse on Dean Road. Items that we particularlyneed are UHT milk, tinned fruit and tinned ricepudding. You can also donate via Paypal on ourwebsite www.wrexhamfoodbank.org.uk.Thank you so much for all your support

TESCO BAGS OF HELP ~ CEFNGroups winning a place in our voting unit at thefront of store are LOCAL!! Have a look, ask for atoken at checkouts and vote for the project youthink should win. 1st, 2nd and 3rd awards are£4000, £2000 and £1000 respectively - they’re allwinners really! If you would like to know more aboutour Bags of Help scheme, go to tesco.com/bagsofhelp.

LAUNCH OF THE READING WELL BOOKS ONPRESCRIPTION FOR DEMENTIAThe Reading Agency has been awarded fundingfrom the Welsh Government to roll out ReadingWell Books on prescription for dementia in everylibrary authority across Wales. Other Reading WellBooks include Mental Health, Long Term Conditionsand Young Peoples Mental Health.

1st RHOSYMEDRE BROWNIESIf your daughter aged 7-9 is interested in joiningBrownies we meet at Ysgol Cefn Mawr, PlasKynaston Lane on Thursdays during term time from6.15 to 7.45 pm, cost is £2.00 per night.For more information please call Tracy on 01978820686. or search on line on the Girlguidingwebsite.

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CEFN MAWRHISTORIC VILLAGEOPEN FOR BUSINESS

THINK LOCAL SHOP LOCAL USE YOUR LOCAL

BUSINESSES & SERVICES

Free parking onCrane St & Well St

car parksWalk in the Footstepsof Thomas Telford !

10-11 Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AETelephone 01978 421543

gemmaparry@yahoo.co.uk

Professional Dog Groomingby Sarah - Bathing, Clipping,Scissor Cuts, Nail Trims etc.See our dog grooming andpet products.

Opening times:Tues, Wed & Fri 9am - 3.30pmThurs & Sat 9am - 1pm

Belgravia House, (just by the Hospice Shop)Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AE

TheHair StudioFrom Wedding hair orthat special occasion do,to just because you need alittle pampering too, let ouryears of experience take care of all your hair needs.

Christmas booking now being taken

Tel 01978 82127134 Well Street, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham LL14 3AE

Cambrian House Well StreetCefn Mawr LL14 3AE

Opening times:Mon to Fri: 9am – 4pm, Sat 10am - 1pm

We need your good quality items; furniture,clothes, household items, toys, books, CDs and

DVDs. Telephone 01978 810545Volunteers needed if you can spare some time tolend a helping hand please ask for information orvisit our website www.nightingalehouse.co.uk

Evans Motor FactorsParis House, Well Street

Cefn Mawr LL14 3AETel 01978 823 735

For all your car parts & accessories.Tools, paints, garden tools.Fishing needs and more!

OPENMonday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm

Saturday 9am to 1pmSee facebook page for special

items and offers

LADS N DADS

Tuesday 9.30 - 5pmWednesday 9.30 - 4pm

*Thursday 9.30 - 6pmLadies walk in Thursday all dayFriday 9.30 - 5pmSaturday 9.00 - 1pm*Appointments only between6 – 7pm. Please phone to book in

01978822400

JOINT SURGERY TIMES FORSusan Elan Jones MP & Ken Skates AM

Advice Surgeries on FridaysNo appointments needed

26 October: George Edwards Hall, Well StreetCefn Mawr LL14 3AE From 3.30 to 5.30pm30 November: Parish Hall, Piercy AvenueMarchwiel LL13 0RH From 3.30 to 5.30pm

www.susanelanjones.co.uk tel: 01978 824288www.kenskates.co.uk tel: 01978 869058

Cllr Derek Wright Councillor for Cefn WardYou can contact me on 01978 822497

or e-mail me atderek.wright@wrexham.gov.uk

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Following themovingpresentationto the schoolchildren byPeter Doylewe areplease toadvise youthat we havecopies of hismoving bookavailable topurchase justask next timeyou are in.We also havea display ofillustrations

from the book together with a number of artefactson loan from Cefn Mawr Museum relating to WW1.Adult ChristmasCraft Wednesday 5th

Dec Wreath Making.Would you like tomake a Christmaswreath for your doorjoin us at Cefn MawrLibrary on from1-2.30pm.Booking is essentialand a fee of £4 isrequired to covermaterialsChildren's ChristmasCrafts Friday 14th

Dec come and makesome festive crafts to hang on your tree from 3.304.30pm £1 to cover materialsWEDNESDAY’S Get free impartial advice from 1.30to 4.30pm with the CAB. Knit and Natter Groupmeet from 2pm to 4pm. Come along and share yourknitting and crochet skills with others, swap patternsand designs. No need to book, just bring yourknitting. All levels of knitters welcome, as long asyou can natter!THURSDAYS Language and Play Chatterboxsessions from 1 to 2.30pm for Mums and pre-schoolbabies to have fun, share stories, chat, play andsing songs. Thursday Lego Club from 3.30 to4.30pm 50p per childWe offer: Large print books, DVDs, Talking Books,Internet and e-mail access, Request Services,Local Study Resources, free e-books and e-audiobooks, ICT taster sessions, Wheelchair access,Photocopying , Baby changing and Toilet facilities.Library opening hours:Mon 1 to 5.30pm, Tues CLOSED, Wed 1 to5.30pm. Thurs 1 to 5.30pm, Fri 9am to 5.30pmFor information please call us on 01978 820938 oremail: cefnmawr.library@wrexham.gov.uk

NEWS AND UPDATES FROM CEFN LIBRARY USEFUL NUMBERSCefn Community Council 01978 821298WCBC Pride in Your Streets 01978 298989WCBC Services Sewers & Drains 01978 298989 Pest Control 01978 298989 Refuse Collection 01978 298989 Housing Services/Repairs/Benefits

01978 298993 Council Tax 01978 298992 Registrars Office 01978 298997 Homelessness Services 01978 292947 Visiting Warden Service 01978 315300 Dog Fouling 01978 298989 Telecare Solutions 01978 292075 Welfare Rights 01978 298255 Planning 01978 298994 Trading Standards 01978 298997WCBC Emergency out of Hours Numbers Highways Out of hours 01978 292055 Homelessness 01978 264240 Social Services (Emergency Duty Team)

0845 053 3116 Sewers & Drains 01978 298989 Telecare (was Care Call) 01978 292055Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999Dee Valley Water 01978 846946Dee Valley ( Leak Line) 0800 298 7112MANWEB / Scottish Power 0845 2722424Welsh Water 0800 0520130Adult Social Care 01978 292066Bus Services 01978 266166CAB 03003 301178.CALL - Community Advice & Listening Line0800 132 737Cambrian Credit Union 01978 266843Caritas Surgery Cefn Mawr 01978 720450Community Fire Safety 01745 352693Consumer Direct Wales 08454 04 05 06Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111Dementia Help Line Wales 0808 808 2235District Nurses Plas Madoc 01978 812163DAN 24/7 Drug & Alcohol Help Line 0808 808 2234Floodline 0845 9881188Home Fire Safety Checks 0800 169 1234National Drugs Helpline 0800 776600RNIB 020 73881 266Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 8010800Wrexham Care & Repair 01978 268120Wrexham Dog Warden 01978 298989Dog Warden — Out of Hours 01978 292055.Acorn Kennels 01948 662931Wrexham Family Information Services01978 292094Wrexham Maelor Hospital 01978 291100PCSO Hannah Harris 07854 997046PCSO Ryan Jones 07989 170401Cefn Police Station 01978 348409

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Opening hours:Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 8am - 12.00pm

Delivery & Collection Service Available

WREXHAMTOOL HIRE LTD

UNIT 5, PLAS ACTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PLAS ACTON ROAD,PANDY, WREXHAM LL11 2UB

TEL: 01978 314222 FAX: 01978 314333E-MAIL: wrexhamtool@gmail.com Website: wrexhamtoolhire.co.ukGET YOUR SMALL PETROL & ELECTRICAL GARDENING EQUIPMENT

SERVICEDSee our Facebook page Wrexham tool hire

COMMUNITIESFOR WORKA voluntary serviceto help people fromWrexham who needextra help and support to find work. We haveexperienced Employment Advisers and Youth/AdultMentors specialise in helping individuals with theirspecific needs. Funding is also available for trainingcourses and to improve skills, giving people the bestopportunities to return to work.HELP AND ADVICE Our teams can offer experthelp and advice on: CV Writing, InterviewTechniques, Confidence Building, Online JobApplications, Getting you back to Work Placements,Volunteering, Universal job match and universalcredit.TRAINING We have a wide range of funded trainingcourses available. These include: CSCS Cards(Construction Skills Certification Scheme), SIALicence (Security Industry Authority), Getting intoCare, Teaching Assistant Qualifications, First Aid,ECDL, Basic Computers, English and MathsCourses, Come and Cook.FINANCIAL HELP Funds may be available to helpyou attend training, work placements andinterviews: Travel Costs, Childcare, Clothing, DBSFor further information please contact:Ramona.ozolina-jones@wrexham.gov.ukOr phone: 01978 820520

TFS Bui ldersStonework & GroundworkSpecialists in Build and Supply of CefnSandstone as used in the Aqueduct

For availability and costs

Please Call 07930 348299

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CEFN COMMUNITY COUNCILCouncillor Vacancy CefnCommunity Council currentlyhas a vacancy to be filled byco-option on Cefn Ward. Anyinterested parties please contactthe Clerk for more details on 01978 821298The Free Playscheme will be operating during theHalf term holiday, on Monday and Wednesdayat Plas Kynaston Play Park and Friday at AcrefairSchool Field from 11am to 1pm.Dog fouling: Council urges residents to report thisto: environmentalcrime@wrexham.gov.ukStreet lights: any streetlights out please can youreport them with the number off the lamp post to theClerk on 01978 821298.Birthdays: If you know of members in ourcommunity who are going to be celebration their90th or 100th birthdays please can you let the Clerkknow thank you.Trefynant Cemetary: The Council have receivedcomplaints that flower cuttings are being left on theground in the Garden of Remembrance section atTrefynant Cemetery. This is causing distress andupset to visitors to the cemetery and I would urgepeople to please use the bins provided to dispose offlowers.Christmas Fayre: Cefn Community Council aredelighted to announce they will be holding theirChristmas Fayre at the George Edwards Hall onWednesday 5th December between 5pm-7pm.Father Christmas will be there, local school childrensinging carols, stalls and refreshments will beavailable. Anyone interested in having a stall on thenight please get in touch with the Clerk on 01978821298 for more details.Hall Hire: need a venue for Parties, Meetings,Events, Stage Productions or more why not bookthe George Edwards Hall, Cefn Mawr. We have freecar parking at the rear covered by CCT, accessiblefrom the Tesco Roundabout and reasonable hirecharges, please phone the Clerk for details or call inand check availability with the Caretaker. We areopen Monday to Thursday 8am to 2pm outside ofthese times The Clerk can be contacted on 01978821298 email cefnmawrparish@btconnect.comCURRENT BOOKINGS INCLUDEDanceZone Mondays and Thursdays from 5 to 9pmDee Boys Men’s Shed Wednesday from 1 to2.30pm

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 2018Please note that this years’ service willhave an earlier start at 10.30 a.m.This year will mark the 100th year anniversary of theend of the First World War. Fifteen Descendants ofthe fallen named on the cenotaph will be laying across.Cefn Community Council has been awarded a grantfrom the Armed Forces Covenant Trust, which hasenabled Council to produce a booklet in recognitionto the service personnel who served, sacrificed andchanged our world.The project included Ysgol Rhosymedre, Ysgol CefnMawr & Ysgol Min y Ddol where the school childrenhave researched the 132 names of the fallensoldiers on our cenotaph. Through the grant fundingcouncil have purchased five silhouettes from TheRoyal British Legion which will be a permanentreminder of the men who fought and died for us.After the service has finished please come and joinus at the George Edwards Hall for Refreshmentsincluding a buffet. The children’s work will bedisplayed at the Hall for you to see along withmemorabilia from Cefn Museum.

COMMUNITY IN BLOOM RESULTS 2018Community Garden1. Bethania Chapel2. The Towers Nursery3. Tocra Cae GloContainer Garden1. Butch & Michelle Jones2. Mr K Evans3. Stephen JonesSmall Garden1. Stephen Jones2. Geoff Langford3. Michael MorrisLarge Garden1. Tom Francis2. Peter Davis3. Carol Williams

Best overall Garden - Stephen JonesSpecial thanks to Paul Moss from Derwen Collegewho judged the competition this year, also studentsSam, George and Amy.

See photos on pages 26, 27 & 28

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CEFN MAWR HISTORICAL SOCIETYWe had a fantastic evening with Peter Doyle,hearing the story of Percy Edwards. More than100 people turned up and were hooked by thevery emotional story of this young Cefn man andhis sweetheart, which ended sadly with Percy’sdeath at the Front on 28 September 1918exactly 100 years ago on the night of themeeting. Peter Doyle had spent the day talkingon the radio and addressing schoolchildren,before coming to the George Edwards Hall forour meeting. A great start after the summerbreak, the next meeting will be on Friday 26October, when Lowri Jones will speak on‘Dotty May — 2nd World War MunitionsWorker’. Friday 30 November is ourChristmas Social Evening, with a Quiz andGuest Speaker. Admission free to Membersand £2 to non members and guests on thedoor. Refreshments available and a GrandRaffle will be drawn on the evening. Pleasenote there is no meeting in December. Seeour Facebook page Cefn Mawr HistoricalSociety for the latest news of the Society'sprogramme and activities.CEFN MAWR AND DISTRICT MUSEUMA special event the Cefn Mawr Heritage Fairin the George Edwards Hall on Saturday 27October from 11am-4pm. Organised by theNorth East Wales Heritage Forum, bringinglocal history and heritage groups togetherfrom across N E Wales. Refreshmentsavailable and talks will be held through the

day, the Museum will also be open. This is a newventure, and we hope for plenty of support. OurFacebook page Cefn Mawr and District Museum iswellfollowed and we also have our website up andrunning at www.cefnmawrmuseum.org.ukWe continue our ‘Museum in a Box' visits and alsowelcome schools and other community groups tocome and visit us in the Museum. Open everyMonday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am -12.30pm. Our second Saturday of the monthopenings (same times) take place between Marchand November. Admission is free and there is goodparking off the Tesco roundabout. Telephone 07972528626.

Clwyd Family History SocietyResearch Centre,Community Enterprise Centre,Well Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3YD

(Next to Lad’s ‘n Dad’s & The Little Kitchen)Phone: 01978 814924OPENTuesdays - 10am. to 7pm.Thursdays - 10am. to 4pm.Saturdays - 10am. to 2pm.Free Parking, Disabled AccessBuses 2, 2A and 2C stop just bythe Centre.

THE CIRCLE OF SPIRITUAL FRIENDSHIPMeetings every Monday in AirProducts Club, Acrefair LL14 3TSat 7.30pm with a Guest Medium.Everyone welcome £3.50 on door.For more information please ring07791 709883

PRIZE BINGO every Thursday at AirProducts Social Club, AcrefairLL14 3TS. Doors open at 7pm eyesdown at 7.30. Children welcome aslong as they are accompanied by aresponsible adult.

Magnolia HouseResidential HomePark Road,Rhosymedre, LL14 3EFTel: 01978 824445

Family run 17 bedded Residential Homealso offering day care facilities

Bathing/Showering Daytime ActivitiesHome Cooked Meals Day Trips

Chiropody Service Hair Dressers ServiceWe offer a ‘home from home’

magnoliahouse1@outlook.com.www.magnoliahouseresidentialhome.co.uk

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01978 824402

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No need for straighteners!Lasting 10 to 12 weeks.

Call Maypole Hair Gallery for full details.

5 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr,Wrexham LL14 3AB

Open Late Nights On Thursdays!Christmas Booking now being Taken

Find us on Facebook

Lifestyle Family PortraitsChildren, Babies, Pets

MEMORY SHARE CELEBRATING OLDERPEOPLES DAY Cefn Community Council and CefnDistrict Museum invite you to a Cefn Mawr andsurrounding villages Memory share. This will takeplace on Thursday 25 October in the GeorgeEdwards Hall on Well Street from 1.30pm to3.30pm. You are invited to come and share yourstories and local history in a celebration of ourheritage and community. Let’s come together andbring back that old community spirit! Memory box byCefn Museum and local historian Howard Paddockwill share a DVD he made. Please feel free to bringalong any old photos of the community, the localcharacters and share these stories and memories.There will be free coffee, tea, cakes and a raffle.

Saturday 1 December is National Small BusinessSaturday. The day when we can all come togetherand by thinking local and buying local we can showthose independent small businesses, the retailers,manufacturers, crafters, creatives, trades or servicesin our communities that we value them.

Vanity FurDog Grooming

We love making your Furbabies look pretty.Appointments only, so please call us.

Telephone 01978 256022 or 07403 781817

6 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3ABe: vanityfurcefnmawr@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook @ Vanity Fur

A c re fa ir S lim m ing W o r ld G ro upA c re fa ir S p o r ts & S o c ia l C lub

B ethan ia R o ad , LL14 3T R

THURSDAYS @ 3pm , 5pm or 7pmWith SA M 07951 896066

FRIDAYS @ 10am w ithWith EMMA 07775 558855

On Tuesday November 13th

come along to our Christmas TableTop Sale with Tea & Cake from 2pmto 4 pm in the Activity Centre, next toHinds shop. This is to raise funds for

much needed new heatersin the Centre. We really

need your support soplease come in, pick up a

bargain and relax witha cuppa and a cake.

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Black Ops TattooingTel 01978 823 946

OPENMon to Thurs 11am to 7pmFriday 9am to 2pmClosed Saturday & SundayEvery style of tattooing catered for and at anaffordable price. Bring a design, use one of ourcollection or have one drawn up just for you.Free WiFi for customers.16 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AB

VanityNails & Beauty

Offering a wide selection of beauty andnail treatments including :- Bio sculpture gel nails Ear piercing Electrolysis Acrylics CND Shellac Crazy angel tanning Facials Massage Indian Head Massage Lash Lift Waxing Special occasion makeup Gift vouchers now available

Call in or ring for appointment8 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3ABT: 07498 727816 Closed Mondays

01978 821863Open: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9–4.30

Wed 9-12 Sat 9-2For all your electrical needs TV’s, fridges,

washers, cookers, lighting & more!

Find us atwww.euronics.co.uk

and click on ‘find store’

Crane Street,Cefn Mawr,LL14 3AB.

ROB PARRY 07512 416453 / 01978 810639

Offering a wide range of Colour, Cutting &Styling Services with over 15 years of experience.

Late evening appointments available

Pensioner Discount 20% off on Wednesdays.Don’t forget to get your Loyalty Card.

To book an appointment pleaseCall or text 07975 540059 or find us on Facebook.

Or call into the saloon for a free consultation.

8 Crane Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3AB

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ACREFAIR OVER-SIXTIES CLUBThe Club is back in full swing following the summeroutings and experiences. We are having tore-arrange the seating in the Tuesday morning clubwith new members arriving. They have settled invery well with our normal proceedings, and alsohave made suggestions of their own that are ofinterest to our members.We have plenty of chairs if you want to join us on aTuesday and find out all the local news and comingevents. The Activity Centre is getting ready for thecoming festival season and we are planning severalsorties out over the Christmas period. We are alwayson the look-out for newmembers and anyone who would like to come to themeetings to talk about local/historic/personalinterests concerning the area. Come and join us.Ring Clive on 820392 for more information. We canarrange transport.

TOWERS DAY NURSERY NEWSThe children at the nursery have beenvery busy making the most of all the niceweather. They have been enjoyingoutdoor play, water play, sand play and

gardening. The garden is looking very good. All theflowers are out and the children have beengathering herbs, strawberries and flowers. Thenursery has entered the Community in Bloomgarden competition and havebeen placed Second in the Community Garden

well done everyone.The topic this term was Mini-beasts and the focushas been on art, craft, songs, drama and stories todo with nature and mini-beasts. The nursery gardenhas some lovely hidden ladybirds, made by thechildren.Visitors to the nursery include the co-ordinator fromthe Healthy Schools campaign who awardedcertificates for Environmental Skills, EmotionalHealth and Well Being and Mental Health skills. Thedental nurse from the Designed to Smile initiativealso visited and was pleased with the progressbeing made at teeth cleaning and with the number ofnew recruits to the scheme. She awarded us thecontinuation Gold Award.Further news will soon be available about areaschosen to pilot the scheme for Free Childcare inWales. We are pleased to announce that TheTowers has been chosen to deliver Early EducationEntitlement; this will mean that all eligible childrenwill be entitled to receive 10 hours free Early YearsEducation at the nursery as part of their week ofattendance, as well as 20 hours of governmentfunded care.We are pleased to welcome Lucy Blackwell onto theteam, Lucy was with us as astudent and is now joining us as a Jobs GrowthWales participant.Several new children have recently joined nurseryand are settling in nicely. Our older children areleaving us, ready to go to school. We wish them well

THE ROYSTON CLUB,ACREFAIR, LL14 3HN.

Banqueting/Function Room and bar available.Suitable for parties of up to 80 people.

Wedding Receptions, Christening Celebrations,Birthday Parties, Funeral Teas,

Fundraising Venue, etc.Self - catering or we can provide.

Pleasant surroundings, more than ample parking.

Contact: Ron on 07933 230524or John on 07785 266732 .

THE HAMPDON BOWLING CLUBWe have had a great first year for the club withfour wins well done everyone We would like tothank our sponsors, Dee Valley Tyres and J FRoberts Undertakes also to Cefn CommunityCouncil for their small grant funding and TescoCefn Mawr where we were one of the Bags ofHelp winners. We are taking a break now untilMarch and hope to see you all then when newmembers will also be very welcome. We arestarting Indoor Bowling at the George EdwardsHall, Cefn Mawr on Wednesday 14 November6.30pm.

CEFN MAWR RANGERSRACE NIGHT

RACES - HOT FOOD - DISCOSaturday 3 November

at The Hampden Arms AcrefairFirst race 7.30pm Sponsor a Race for £20

FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBERCOFFEE MORNING

at Froncysyllte Community Centre10-12noon.All welcome

To include visit by volunteers fromCefn Museum with their 'Museum in a Box'

ROWLANDS PHARMACYMedical Hall, Crane Street, Cefn Mawr LL14 3ADPhone 01978 822600Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 1pmand 2 to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm.

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Gents Hairdressing

Llangollen Road,Acrefair LL14 3RU

OpenTuesday - Thursday 9am to 6pm

Friday 9am to 6.30pmSaturday 8am to 2pm

CHAPEL BEDROOMS & KITCHENSWant a stylish make-over for your kitchen? Newworktops, doors and innovative fittings will makethe most of your space or have a complete re-fit

to make the kitchen the heart of your home.We supply all kitchen appliances.

Fitted kitchens from £1500Fitted Bedrooms from £600

All bedrooms and kitchens areManufactured & Fitted by Craftsmen

Mobile 07762 354955Workshop Tel/Fax 01978 822665

If no reply, please leave your name andtelephone number and we will return your callEmail chapelbedrooms@btinternet.com

Llangollen Road, Acrefair LL14 3RP

TAI CHI / CHI KUNG CLASSES In FronCommunity Centre on Thursdays from 10am to11am There are loads of health benefits from theTai Chi and Chi Kung exercises that we do. Comealong in loose fitting clothing and flat, comfortableshoes and have a go. Check with your Doctor if youhave health issues. Tai Chi form created by Dr PaulLam to treat and prevent problems of arthritis. £2per session. Certificated Tutor with a friendly andwelcoming group, just enjoy and relax with tea/coffee and bickies after sessions for monthly charity.Please contact MIKE GLEED on 07944 386550 formore information.

Llangollen Road,Acrefair LL14 3RP(by the Eagles Inn)

01978 810 375OPEN 7 DAY A WEEKINC BANK HOLIDAYS

Free Car Parking OppositeFree Delivery starting from 4pm

Minimum order £9 Chicken Meals Kebabs

Pizza Special Meals Kids Meals Burgers

COR MEIBION DYFFRYN CEIRIOGOur Male Voice Choir practice in Glyn Ceiriog,Wednesdays at 8pm in the Memorial Hall. Wewelcome new members to this friendly, supportivechoir with a fabulous M D and Accompanist. Comealong and enjoy the amazing buzz that you get fromsinging in a Welsh Male Voice Choir. Ring Mike on07944 386550 for an informal chat if you would liketo find out more.

KIDDIES WORLDCHILDCARE CENTREACREFAIRWe offer sessions and fullday care at affordable rateswith highly qualified staff.

Our main aim is to provide a inclusive, safe and stim-ulating environment for all. We are a flying start(funded 2 year olds ) and early education (funded 3year olds ) setting inspected by Estyn and CISSW.For more details please contact Emma at KiddiesWorld. Phone 01978 810242 or message us@kiddiesworldacrefair

ACREFAIR BROWNIES Our Brownies meet onThursdays in the Activity Centre by Ysgol Acrefairfrom 6 to 7.30pm during term time. For moreinformation please call 01978 821601

THE FRON MALE VOICE CHOIRCome along and take up a hobby that could totallychange your life! We will be back in September afterour summer break. The Fron have vacancies in allsections, experience not necessary, we practise atAcrefair School on Mondays & Thursdays from 7to 9pm. Why not drop by and see what’s involved.We welcome visitors on our practice nights too.

Come to Prize BingoOn Friday 16 November

Froncysyllte Community Centre LL20 7RHIn aid of the Fron Walking Group.

All welcome. Eyes down 7pm.

THE FRON WALKING GROUP meet on the thirdSaturday of every month at 11.30am from FronCommunity Centre. (Except Jan 2019 as that willbe our Christmas meal) New Members welcome.

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CHU RCH NOT ICES

ST MARY’S SHARED CHURCH RUABONCATHOLIC SERVICES

Holy MassSaturday Holy Cross, Llangollen 6pm

Sundays: Sacred Heart, Chirk 9am; Ruabon 11amHoly Days: Llangollen (Eve of Holy day 7pm);

Chirk 10am; Ruabon 7.00pmFor weddings, baptisms, confessions in

Chirk, Llangollen, Ruaboncall Fr Anthony Nnamah, msp

Tel: 01978 821568; 07448 677200www.strichardgwynparish.uk

METHODIST CHURCH,CHAPEL STREET, RHOSYMEDRE.

All Are Welcome!Regular Sunday Service: 11am

Family Service on the 4th Sunday of the monthTuesday 2pm Fellowship

Minister Rev P Poole Tel 01978 860877Social Events are Published locally

ST JOHNS CHURCH RHOSYMEDREOur regular services are

Sunday Morning 11am Holy EucharistFamily Service the First Sunday each month.

Everyone welcome to these services.For baptisms please come to the Sunday

service and fill the form inFor weddings please ring the vicar to arrange

an appointment on 01978 824087

LIVING WITH A PURPOSE& PUTTING THE WORLD TO RIGHTS

see k ing a nswers to l i f e ’s qu est ions atTHE MEETING PLACE

These are some of the themes we’ve beenpicking over at our 1st. Sunday of the monthgatherings at the CRNCA Centre, run byCefn Mawr Christian Fellowship (CMCF).We’ve wondered if the world is here by accidentor design, and discovered that if there is aCreator then life has a purpose, but if everythingis here by accident then there is NO PURPOSE tolife. We’ve thought about why the world is“broken” and shared reasons for hope of seeingthe world restored, and all wrongs put right, oneday. On Sunday 4th. November we’ll deal withone of the biggest questions of all: WHYSUFFERING? Like to know? Come along - doorsopen from 10.15am.Believe it or not, the people that gather atThe Meeting Place manage to have fun togetherwhilst looking at these tough topics - and eatcake! And the CMCF hold a monthly Social too,and the October one is a HARVEST SUPPER(Thu 18) where we’ll have a bumper meal to helpus celebrate all that our good God provides. OurNovember Social (Thu. 15th) will include aREMEMBRANCE 100 moment forreflection. We’re also getting ready forChristmas and have “booked” the Ysgol CefnMawr Choir to share in our COMMUNITYCAROLS on Thursday 6th. December.Interested? Call 810761 to find out more

To advertise in the Community Newsdistributed around Cefn, Acrefair, RhosymedreNewbridge, Plas Madoc, Local Shops & Tesco

please call Tyger on07532 780007 or 01978 823603

or email: communitynews@tygertactics.com

A BIG Thank You to all who came to theMeeting Place and shared in our “JustDesserts” Puddings Night Social inSeptember raising £107-05 for Nightingale

House Hospice. We appreciate the generosity ofthose who made some lovely food and all who gavegifts to this wonderful local cause

THE LITTLE KITCHEN is holding aChristmas Craft Fair on Sunday18th November from 10am to1.30pm in the Café. Drinks andsnacks will be available.If you would like a table @ £5(limited to just 8) to sell or promote

your craft please call 01978 814923 or email us onlittlekitchencefnmawr@gmail.com

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QUIZ NIGHTS WEDNESDAYWITH KARAOKE EVERY FRIDAY

Live Bands every SaturdayThis Months Bands

20TH OCTOBER MOMENTS27TH OCTOBER NEW FOOS

Fancy Dress Hallow’eenWith prize for best dressed

Everyone Welcome with a Smile

CEFN MAWR CONVENIENCESTORE (Hinds Shop)Bro Gwilym, Cefn Mawr

Paypoint LottoYour Local General Stores Off Licence

Daily Papers Paper DeliveryParcel Collect Plus

Open 6.30am to 9pm7 days a week

Tel 01978 810985

Thursday 1 November Make a leaf mobile, useautumn leaves to make a beautiful mobile 1.30 –3.30pm suitable for all ages £2.60.Wednesdays 7 November and 5 December ourmonthly Spinning, Knitting & Weaving groupmeets from 1am to 4pm. Beginners welcome contactJune Mclaughlin on 07780 000206. See ourfacebook page Ty Mawr country park spinners/weavers/knitters.Saturday 17 November Craft Class taster sessionfrom 11am to 4pm. Felt Angels and Gnomes. Allmaterials are provided. £10 per person, to book,event suitable for 16+please contactjunemclaughlin@btinternet.com or phone01978711941 for further details.Friends WalksAll walks are led by Roz, meeting at 10.15am for a10.30 start from Tŷ Mawr Country Park, Cefn Mawr,Wrexham LL14 3PE. Free and open to all but thereis a £1 charge for parking. Boots and waterproofsare required and it is advisable to carry water To getto Tŷ Mawr by bus from Wrexham, take the ArrivaBus 2A to Oswestry from Bay 1 at 9.37amThurs 18 October Autumn Colour Tree Trailcaptured on film 10.15am Please bring a camera/phone if you wish to take photos but all are welcomewith or without. Photography hints and tips on how toget the best nature shots. Optional Lunch AutumnColour Kitchen Buffet and Activities £5 perperson advance booking essential, 3pm finish.Thurs 15th November Mindfulness walk - mindfulwalking and mindfulness in nature. OptionalLunch Food for Thought Buffet and ActivitiesNatural Mandalas and mindfulness exercises£5 per person advance booking essential, 3pmfinish.Thursday 20th December Christmas evergreencollection for decorations. Optional LunchSeasonal Savoury/Sweet Buffet and ActivityChristmas Wreaths/Table Centres £5 perperson advance booking essential, 3pm finish.We are open 7 days a week, the Visitor Centre isopen weekends only from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Tel:01978 822780 and see our fb page Ty MawrCountry park friends group.Ask about sponsoring on of our lovely animals nexttime you come to visit us.Did you know that Wrexham Country Parks’users can get a Car Park Season Ticket to coverparking charges at Ty Mawr Country Park, Nant MillVisitor Centre and Alyn Waters Country ParkGwersyllt and Llay side car parks. at a cost of £50for a year. Season tickets are available from TyMawr Visitor Centre, Alyn Waters Visitor Centreor on line atwww.wrexham.gov.uk/CountryParksParking

PLAS TELFORD EXTRA CARE SCHEMEOpposite Plas Madoc Leisure Centre

CHRISTMAS FAYRESunday 25 November from 2pm to 4pm

Santa's GrottoTombola, Cake Stall, Bric-a-brac

Grand Raffle, Craft Stall, plus lots moreRefreshments available. All Welcome.

To book a stall please call 01978 822286

Proceeds shared betweenPlas Telford Tenants Fund,

Hope House & Welsh Air Ambulance

LITTLE SUNFLOWERS AFTER SCHOOL CLUBIn Plas Madoc Monday to Fridays during schoolterm times for children attending full time schoolages 4 to 11. Healthy snacks are provided.Children can be placed in sessions from 3.05pm-5pm. Sessions cost £3, snacks are 30p per day.For information please contact Sharon Evans019787 813914

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FREE SWIMMING!Junior Swim – Free sessions forlocal children (8+)2nd November – 6pm-7.30pmFamily Fun Swim – our Freesession for local families is on 9th

November from 6pm-7.30pm.FREE Over 60s Swimming If you are Over 60 youcan now swim for FREE, you simply need to fill in aform at Reception and pay £5 for a card whichentitles you to Free Swimming for 12 months! Thisalso includes FREE morning Aqua classes! We alsobe offer FREE 60+ swimming lessons on Tuesdaymornings 9am-10am.JUNIOR FITNESS We offer Junior Gym sessions for11-15 year olds. Monday-Friday 4pm-5.30pm andSunday 10am-11.30am and Junior Fitness in thePool (Ages 11-16) ask for details.CLIMBING WALL Try THE WALL at Plas Madoc wenow offer Junior and Adult climbing courses, call tobook your place. We also offer private parties on ourClimbing Wall as well as private bookings call 01978821600 or email info@plas-madoc.comBIRTHDAY PARTIES!We offer a whole range of parties to suit every taste.Soft Play Party - £8 per child Min 12 / Max 30 - 1hourSwim Party - £8 per child Min 10 - 1 HourFootball Party - £8 per child Min 10 - 45 minsPrivate Roller Disco - £9 per child Min 12 - 45 minsBouncy Castle - £9 per child Min 12 - 45 minsBouncy Castle & Roller Disco - £11 per child Min15 - 1 HourPrivate Pool Party - £11 per child Min 25 - 1 HourClimbing Wall Party - Ask for more details.All prices include the hire of the Aqua LoungeParty Room and a Children's meal with a drink.HALLOWEEN HALF TERM!!The Half Term is almost here! We haveextended swimming and other activitiesfor the kids! Please check out ourwebsite: www.plas-madoc.com fordetails nearer the time and also to findout about swimming times in our tropical lagoon pool!To stay in the loop follow us on Facebook or twitter@PlasMadocLCSQUASH COURT CONVERSIONThe conversion is almost complete, our brand newSpin Studio is nearly ready to go and will be a greataddition to users of the centre, the upstairs meetingroom is modern and equipped with projector andscreen and will be available to hire for the public.SPORTS HALL REFURBISHMENTThe Sports Hall refurbishment over the summer sawthe floor stripped, reworked and varnished providinga top quality surface for all sports!New Goals, LED lighting, dividing curtain and firedoors have brought the space into the C21stproviding our community with one of the best sportshalls in the local area. Football, Futsal, Basketball,Hockey, Netball, Badminton – Whatever your sportis, Plas Madoc can accommodate it.

Cllr Paul Blackwell Councillor for Plas MadocResidents can contact me on 07855 620891

or e-mail me atpaul.blackwell@wrexham.gov.uk

Plas Madoc Community Support OfficerRyan Jones PCSO 3649Mobile 07989 170401

email:Ryan.Jones@nthwales.pnn.police.uk

Did you know that We ArePlas Madoc have £1 millionLottery Funding to spend forthe benefit of Plas Madoc?Come and join us and findout more! We meet everyThursday morning at 10am,

in the Aqua Lounge at the LeisureCentre. Like our Facebook page WeAre Plas Madoc for informationaboutour meetings and activities thatare open to all living in Plas Madoc.

DENTURES REPAIREDBy a Qualified Dental Technician registered with

the GDC (General Dental Council

Peter HarlingMob: 07712 894479Tel: 01691 770477

1 Hour Service,Weekend & Evening repairs possible

K2 Ceramic Studio, Glyn Wylfa House,Castle Road, Chirk LL14 5BS

Elizabeth Evans M.S.S.Ch. M.B.Ch.AChiropodist/Podiatrist

24 years in private practice

Ingrown Toe Nails Fungal Infections Diabetic foot-care and advice Corns Callous/Hard Skin Removal General Nail Care

HOME VISITSFor appointment please telephone

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SPLASH COMMUNITY TRUST WINSNATIONAL AWARD!At an awards evening in Cardiff last month, SplashCommunity Trust won a prestigious national awardwhen the Plas Madoc Leisure Centre was crowed‘Best Social Enterprise in Wales’.The judging panel commended the hard work of thecommunity in saving the centre from closure andthe determination of the Community Trust inrefurbishing the site. The recognition on a nationalstage is fantastic for local people who turned out intheir thousands to stop the council closing thecentre back in 2014.Plas Madoc Leisure Centre will now be put forwardfor the ‘Best British Social Enterprise’ award atan event being held in London in November.

PLEASE LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGECommunity News Cefn Mawr andDistrict to keep up to date with events,

news, activities and the latest offers from our localadvertisers inand around thearea .You willalso find analbum of photosthat includes theones we couldnot fit in to thatedition of thenewsletter thatmonth.

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NEW DOT SCREENINGSFriday October 19th A FantasticWoman an Oscar winningdrama: Marina, a youngtransgender woman, has her lifeturned upside down by the

death of her older boyfriend. She faces suspicion andhostility from his family. A compelling portrait of dignity,love and loss.Friday November 16th Edie aninspiring feel-good tale ofdetermination. After hercontrolling husband dies, 83year old Edie (Sheila Hancock)embarks on a trip to fulfill her long time dream ofclimbing a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Alsostarring Kevin Guthrie.Friday December 14th Christmas Charity Special getinto the Christmas spirit with our special charityscreening of an all-time seasonal classic (title to beconfirmed). See our Facebook page for details.

Join us in Llangollen Town Hall doorsand bar open 7.30 for 8pm start.Tickets online @ newdotcinema.org£6 plus booking fee £5 for concessions.On the door or in advance from theLlangollen Oggie Shop, Castle StLlangollen £8 concessions £6

CEFN COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY INBLOOM The overall Winner for the Best Garden wasStephen Jones above with the trophy and below allour winners after the judging. Everyone then enjoyeda complimentary buffet to celebrate, well done allwho entered especially after such a dry summer.

COMMUNITY SERVICE TEAM UPDATEThanks to over a month of working together at Llys yGraig we are delighted to say they have made a realdifference with hedge trimming, carpark clearance,rubbish removal, canopy raising, raking all the lawnsand general weed clearance from pathways andkerbs. As one team member said ‘This is a lovelylocation here it is good to help make it look tidy andwelcoming’. Residents highlighted things they wanteddone and I would like to say a big thank you to Rafand the hard working Community Service Team.

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HOMELINK LIBRARYSERVICEDisabled?Having difficulty gettingto the library?WCBC Libraries providea free Homelink LibraryService that will call atyour home every fourweeks. With access to thewhole range of library andreference services whilstproviding a selection ofbooks, audio books, largeprint materials, CDs andDVDs for you to enjoy.For further details pleasecontact Billy Ledsham atWrexham Library on:01978 292090

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YSGOL CEFN MAWRNEWSWe have been lucky enough tohave an artist in residence forthe week, Marcia Crocombe,who has been working withpupils in years 1 to 6 to createa Welsh themed mural shownabove which the pupils havehelped design and paint. It isa wonderful asset to the schoolhall.Our Year 6 pupils have beentaking part in the daily run after lunch for over 12 months and got the opportunity to put their running prac-tise into good use at Queensway Sports Stadium recently. Each child was given a Run for Fun t-shirt fortaking part and a number. Thank you and well done to the school staff and volunteer helpers for accompa-nying the children and taking part in the run.Year 2 have started the new term learning about life in the Victorian times. A Victorian Washer Womanvisited school for a wash day with the class usingdolly tubs and a mangle. The children had fun butrecognised it would have been hard work and notvery pleasant. They have been writing somefantastic reports and accounts of Victorian life.

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YSGOL RHIEWABON NEWSJustB (Smokefree) Ambassadors Thisautumn a peer selected group of Year 8pupils will be participating in the JustB programme run by Public Health WalesThe programme aims to reduce, and pre-

vent future, uptake in smoking through the influenceof peer pressure and friendship ties. Research hasidentified that young people are at most risk of ex-perimenting with cigarettes in Year 8 and for thisreason this year group has been targeted. A groupof our Year 8 pupils has been selected to receivetraining from a Just B ambassador. These particularpupils have been identified as influential to the yeargroup, and thus make them perfect peer rolemodels. The training they receive will increase theirknowledge about smoking related issues, and willequip them with the relevant skills and confidence topass on relevant, non-judgemental information onsmoking to their existing friends in Year 8. Thegroup pictured below have just completed their twoday training course with a Just B ambassador.

It was standing room only at our Open Event lastSeptember. School was clearly the place to be on alovely, warm, late summer evening. The high level ofinterest in the school and all its achievements is atestament to the hard work and dedication of staffand governors and our students are very proud oftheir school. Ysgol Rhiwabon and the local Primaryschools work very closely together providingexcellent transition and induction for Year 6 students.A key highlight of the evening were the enthusiasticspeeches delivered by three new Year 7 students.

THE JOLLY MASONS (Top House) welcomes youto your comfy, local community pub in heart ofRhosymedre village, showing Sky & BT Sport andcheck out our great jukebox! See our Facebookpage or call us on 01978 820066 for updates.CEFN MAWR COMMUNITY SOCIAL CLUBopen Saturday 11am to 3pm and 7pm to 11pm,Sunday open from 12 noon to 11pm. Bingo nightsTues, Sat & Sun from 8.30pm. Open to all, call01978 821345 for information about events,bookings welcome. See our Facebook page.

AIR PRODUCTS CLUB Live Entertainment in theLounge every Friday and Saturday. Line Dancingon Wednesday with Jeff from 7.30pm. Bingo onFriday and Sunday with 3 Jackpots in the ConcertHall at 8.30pm. The Club is open for bookings call01978 820471 for information. See Facebook pageAcrefair Club for details of live football and events.CEFN DRUIDS CLUB Monday is Bingo Night at7.30pm, 10 houses, 2 fliers including the DruidsFlier plus Open the Box with guaranteed Jackpot!Free admission, bar, tea & coffee available. DruidsGoldmine £5 per month with the chance to win£1000 call 01978 810287 for upcoming events.Friday 23 November An Evening with Neville Southallthe Wales and Everton legend. 7pm tickets £30 inc hotpotsupper. Christmas Party Sat 15 Dec 7.30 til latetickets £10.THE QUEENS HOTEL Open all day from 12 noon.Various sports on TV. Live music nights please callus for more details. We also offer Bed & Breakfastplease call for information on 01978 469889

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YSGOL RHIWABON continued No one could arguethat Ysgol Rhiwabon is the place to be after listeningto them. Staff were delighted by the support shownon the evening from members of the community andex-students. Susan Elan Jones MP, herself a formerYsgol Rhiwabon student, welcomed local families tothe school. Students were excited to see NaimArsan who took time to attend the event to share hisfootball success and Welsh caps. Headteacher, MrsFerron-Evans gave a presentation at the start of theevening. As a former student of the school herself,she was keen to emphasise the values of tradition,hard work and community links and to ensure everyyoung person achieves the very best they can be.She discussed all the exciting initiatives in the schoolwhich have contributed to the school’s success.Speaking later she said; “I am really pleased withhow our Open Evening went. The level of interestshown in our school has been fantastic and I nowlook forward to meeting our new intake again.The school website reflects the historic links we haveto the area and I’ve used this to show our strongcommunity focus and how successful our studentshave been over time. I was delighted to be able tospeak to so many parents, grandparents and friendsof the school, face to face during the evening; it wasa pleasure and I would like to thank everyone fortheir extremely positive comments about the school’’.The high attendance by prospective parents reflectsthe increasing interest in the historic school servingthe South Wrexham county area.

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PKC GROUP UPDATE

WBG Parking is a key factor in Sustainable Tourism Development for the whole area of the Cefn as the abovemap produced by us shows. It is 500mts to the aqueduct and 500mts to the village centre of Cefn Mawr fromthis parking lot. Therefore, with the correct planning and works as again promoted by the PKC Group, CefnMawr could be united with the aqueduct and tourism brought to the streets of our community. This wouldresult in an upturn in our economy providing more employment opportunity for our people. For more

WYMBOURNE GATE PARKING

“Master Planning”& Eastman’s and making the best case we can for our community and the importance of WBG to our economicrecovery this has been ignored. Furthermore, they have also seen fit to alter our Google Maps page which nowshows the WBG as a coach parking area. Their idea being, this is some where for the EMPTY coaches to parkonce they have dropped off the tourists at the new parking lot, opened on the old warehouse site immediatelyadjacent to the Trevor Basin, as we reported on earlier this year. Furthermore, they have also changed thewebsite link form ours, which promotes our community, to theirs which does not.

Wales since the closure of Monsanto and Air Products and is not in accordance with Welsh Planning Policy byWAG.

www.pkcgroup.walesHolly Bush Inn, Cefn Square, Well Street, Cefn Mawr, Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site, Wrexham, LL14 3AE,

Tel 01978 253 447