Events in Wrexham and the Borderlands
Brownie Culture Badge workshop
Who do you think you are? Learn to be a history detective and find out how you can learn about your ancestors using archives. Also, create your wacky family tree in this hands on art session. Find out about some of the museum exhibits with a structured quiz and complete the criteria for the Brownie Culture Badge. Selected evenings subject to availability. At Wrexham County Borough Museum from 01/01/2009 to 01/07/2009. Times: 6-7:30pm. This is a Participant & Spectator event for Brownie Groups only. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk Box Office: 01978 317970 Advanced booking required. Ticket Price: £2 per Brownie. Groups only.
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From Coal to Carnations: The Evolution of Plants
Brymbo Fossil Forest is currently the most important geological site in north-east Wales. Find out why fossils are central to uncovering the amazing history of plants and discover why Brymbo Fossil Forest is so important. In association with the Grosvenor Museum, Chester and NEWRIGS. At Wrexham County Borough Museum from 10/01/2009 to 18/04/2009. Times: Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 10.30 - 15.00 Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk. Free event.
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It Runs in the Family
Hilarious farce. At Riverside Studio Theatre,1 Salop Road, Wrexham from 14/01/2009 to 17/01/2009. Time: 7.30 p.m. For aged 10 years – adults. Contact Robina Crawford on 01978 261148 eve. or 356094. Box Office: 01978 261148. Ticket Price: £6 on 14th, £8, £6 concessions 15th - 17th.
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Lovespoons for Lovers
Ted McKay demonstrates the traditional craft of lovespoon making and explains the symbolism behind each spoon. At Wrexham County Borough Museum. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk Free event.
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Do you think you would like to work with children?
The Genesis Project is providing two free 9 week “Making Choices” childcare courses. A free crèche is available for those with younger children. Making Choices is a fun course aimed at people considering working with children but maybe unsure which direction to take, Genesis run the courses in conjunction with Drome/Yale College. At Plas Madoc Opportunity Centre, LL14 3US from 28/01/2009 to 01/04/2009. Time: 12.45 – 2.45 pm (Excluding half-term). Contact Wrexham Family Information Service on 01978 292094 or Email fis@wrexham.gov.uk. Free.
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Do you think you would like to work with children?
The Genesis Project is providing two free 9 week “Making Choices” childcare courses. A free crèche is available for those with younger children. Making Choices is a fun course aimed at people considering working with children but maybe unsure which direction to take, Genesis run the courses in conjunction with Drome/Yale College. At Chirk Infants,Chapel Lane, Chirk LL14 5NF from 29/01/2009 to 02/04/2009. Time: 9.00 – 11.00 am (Excluding half-term). Contact Wrexham Family Information Service on 01978 292094 or Email fis@wrexham.gov.uk Free.
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Fossil Fun
Children’s trail exploring the plants and fossils in the ‘From Coal to Carnations’ exhibition. Suitable for children aged 7-11. FREE. At Wrexham County Borough Museum from 14/02/2009 to 21/02/2009. Times: Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 10.30 - 15.00 Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. For ages 7-11. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk Free.
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Daffodil Walk
10 mile walk along the Llangollen Canal on 15/02/2009 at 10am. Contact Rachel Thomas on 01352 754596 or Email Rachel.thomas@mariecurie.org.uk. Box Office: 01352 754596 Advanced booking required.
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Fossils Fantastic
A special event for anyone who likes fossils. Bring along your fossils to show to other people and to get them identified. FREE. At Wrexham County Borough Museum on 18/02/2009. Time: 10.30am - 1.00pm. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk. Free.
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Tales from Wales
Storytelling for children aged 7-11 inspired the legends and history of Wales. FREE. At Wrexham County Borough Museum on 19/02/2009. Time: 10.30am - 12noon. For ages 7-11. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk. Free.
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St David’s Day Concert, 1st March 2009 - Book early!
In this concert the Fron Male Voice Choir join forces with Shan Cothi, star of S4C’s Con Passionate, the West End and a radio presenter. They celebrate St David’s Day with a bilingual concert. Tickets available online from www.WeGotTickets.com It’s a concert not to be missed, book early to avoid disappointment.
When – Sunday 1st March 2009 7.30pm.
Who – Fron Male Voice Choir & Shan Cothi.
Where - William Aston Hall, Glyndwr University, Plas Coch Campus, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW.
Cost – Tickets - £12.00.
Box Office Tel: 01978 292015 Wrexham Tourist Information Centre, Lampit Street Wrexham or tickets available on line at WeGotTickets.com.
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Buried Beneath Brymbo: Fascinating Fossil Forest
Jacqui Malpas and Peter Appleton have both been closely involved in the excavation of Brymbo’s fossil forest. They reveal what has been found and why the site is so important in this two-part talk. Places are limited. Book ahead to guarantee your place. FREE. At Wrexham County Borough Museum on 03/03/2009 at 7.00pm.
Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk Free.
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Wales Women’s History Roadshow
Bring along your letters, diaries, photographs and other memorabilia and discover women’s heritage with our expert historians and archivists. Make your story part of our history. In association with the Women’s Archive of Wales. At Wrexham County Borough Museum on 28/03/2009, 12noon - 3.30pm. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk Free.
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Coal Mining in North Wales
Coal has shaped the landscape and the people of Wrexham and the mining villages to its west. What was it like to be a miner in the 19th century? How did the working practices and lives of the colliers change during the 20th century? Explore this important history through film, witness, historic artefacts, and activities in this special exhibition. At Bersham Heritage Centre from 03/04/2009 to 31/10/2009
Times: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Weekends and Bank Holidays: 12.00 noon - 5.00pm. Contact Bersham Heritage Centre on 01978 261529 or Email bershamheritage@wrexham.gov.uk Free.
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Fossil Fun
Children’s trail exploring the plants and fossils in the ‘From Coal to Carnations’ exhibition. Suitable for children aged 7-11. FREE. At Wrexham County Borough Museum from 04/04/2009 to 18/04/2009. Times: Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 10.30 - 15.00 Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. For ages 7-11. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk. Free.
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Money Makers
Try your hand at making money inspired by John Wilkinson’s tokens. Suitable for children aged 5-11. FREE. At Bersham Heritage Centre from 04/04/2009 to 19/04/2009. Times: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Weekends and Bank Holidays: 12.00 noon - 5.00pm. For ages 5-11 years. Contact Bersham Heritage Centre on 01978 261529 or Email bershamheritage@wrexham.gov.uk Free.
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Eggstravanganza Egg boxes
Make an eggstra special egg box for that eggstra special person! Suitable for 7-11 year olds. Cost: £1. At Wrexham County Borough Museum on 07/04/2009, 10.30am - 12noon. For ages 7-11. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk Cost: £1.
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Stories from the Deep
Do you enjoy storytelling? Do you like using your imagination? Take part in this special creative writing workshop for children aged 7-11. Limited places - Booking essential. FREE. At Bersham Heritage Centre on 15/04/2009. Times: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Weekends and Bank Holidays: 12.00 noon - 5.00pm. For ages 7-11 years. Contact Bersham Heritage Centre on 01978 261529 or Email bershamheritage@wrexham.gov.uk. Limited places - Booking essential. FREE.
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Milestones: Gods and Mortals
Mosaic making in an art workshop inspired by the Romans. Suitable for 7 – 11 year olds. Cost: £2. At Wrexham County Borough Museum on 16/04/2009, 10.30am - 12noon. For ages 7-11. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk. Cost: £2.
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Black, White and Shades of Grey
Do you enjoy storytelling or expressing your thoughts and feelings through writing. Take part in this special creative writing workshop for adults. Limited places - Booking essential. FREE.At Bersham Heritage Centre on 25/04/2009. Times: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Weekends and Bank Holidays: 12.00 noon - 5.00pm. For adults only. Contact Bersham Heritage Centre on 01978 261529 or Email bershamheritage@wrexham.gov.uk Limited places - Booking essential. FREE.
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The Ingenious Inventor (Adults only)
John Wilkinson, the Iron Mad inventor, changed history with his inventions. He also had a colourful private life. Learn his full story in this new guided tour of his ironworks. Watch out for appearances by Mrs Wilkinson and Anne, his mistress! Adults only. Limited places. FREE. At Bersham Heritage Centre on 26/04/2009.
Time: 11.00am - 12.30pm. Contact Bersham Heritage Centre on 01978 261529 or Email bershamheritage@wrexham.gov.uk
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The Ingenious Inventor
John Wilkinson was a great inventor, but business never ran smoothly. Hear about the trouble he had with pirates, spies, the mob and most of all – his brother. Watch out for appearances by Mrs Wilkinson! Suitable for all the family. Limited places. FREE. At Bersham Heritage Centre on 26/04/2009. Time: 2.00 - 3.30pm. Contact Bersham Heritage Centre on 01978 261529 or Email bershamheritage@wrexham.gov.uk
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Dinosaurs In Your Garden
You thought the dinosaurs were extinct. They aren’t. They are living in your garden. This touring exhibition from the Department of Geology at the National Museum in Cardiff explores the links between dinosaurs and modern birds. In association with Amgueddfa Cymru ~ National Museum Wales. At Wrexham County Borough Museum on 05/05/2009. Times: Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 10.30 - 15.00 Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk. Free.
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Treading On the Toes of Dinosaurs
Pick up a copy of our special children’s dinosaur activity booklet packed full of facts, puzzles and things to do. FREE. Donations welcome. At Wrexham County Borough Museum on 05/05/2009. Times: Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 10.30 - 15.00 Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk FREE. Donations welcome.
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Dinomodels
Make your own dinosaurs inspired by the ‘Dinosaurs In Your Garden’ exhibition. Suitable for children aged 6-12. FREE. Donations welcome. At Wrexham County Borough Museum from 05/05/2009 to 30/05/2009. Times: Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 10.30 - 15.00 Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. For ages 6-12 years. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk.
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Climbing Your Family Tree
Learn the first steps to researching your family history. Advanced booking essential. Phone 01978 317973 to reserve your place. At Wrexham County Borough Museum on 21/05/2009 at 7.30pm. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk Free. Advanced booking essential. Phone 01978 317973 to reserve your place.
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Roamin’ Romans
The Roman Legionaries are coming to Wrexham and they won’t be taking any prisoners. Be at the museum or risk being put to the sword. At Wrexham County Borough Museum on 30/05/2009, 11.00am - 3.00pm. Contact Wrexham County Borough Museum on 01978 317970 or Email museum@wrexham.gov.uk FREE. Donations welcome.
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ANNUAL VINTAGE VEHICLE RALLY
VINTAGE VEHICLE RALLY including: Exhibits: Steam and Miniature Engines; Tractors; Horticultural and Garden Machinery; Commercial and Military Vehicles; Collections, Vintage Cars; Vintage Motorcycles; Model Hall, Pedal Cycles; Craft Hall; Organs; Stationary Engines; Heavy Horses, Miniature Railway. Facilities: Fairground, Autojumble, Trade Stands, Catering, Licensed Bar, Disabled Parking, Saturday Evening Entertainment (exhibitors only). At OSWESTRY SHOWGROUND, OSWESTRY from 20/06/2009 to 21/06/2009
Times: Opens at 10.00 am both days Contact Clive Tonks on 01978 756354 or Email clive@cvvms.co.uk. Ticket Price: to be announced.
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Galena Galore
Minera Lead Mines comes alive with our new hands-on activities for younger visitors. Ask for details at the Visitor Centre. At Minera Lead Mines and Country Park from 16/07/2009 to 31/08/2009. Times: Thursdays – Mondays 12noon – 5.00pm. Contact Minera Lead Mines Country Park on 01978 763140 or Email countryparks@wrexham.gov.uk Free.
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Community Fun Weekend
Community Fun Weekend - displays, stalls, mini-moto racing, go-karting, Community Queen Coronation, 5-a-side football, Police/Fire displays, morris dancing, fairground rides, car boot sale (£5 to book in advance, £7 on the day) etc. Something for all the family and much, much more! At Glyndwr University,Mold Road, Wrexham from 25/07/2009 to 26/07/2009. Times: 11.00am - 6.00pm. Contact P Wass on 01978 348702 or Email neighbourhoodwatch@fsmail.net . Free Admission.
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Spooky Stories
Listen to spooky stories at the Haunted Heritage Centre. Prizes for the best Hallowe’en costumes. Admission is free. Suitable for children aged 5-11. FREE. At Bersham Heritage Centre on 31/10/2009 6 - 7pm. For ages 5-11 years. Contact Bersham Heritage Centre on 01978 261529 or Email bershamheritage@wrexham.gov.uk.
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Weekly group (Tuesdays) for writers to discuss their work and gain inspiration and encouragement. Places available; please call beforehand. At Ramada Hotel, Wrexham from 12/08/2008 to 16/12/2008. Tuesdays, 7pm to 8.30pm. Age 18+. Contact Jenny or Daren on 07972030342 (Daren) or Email writers@live.co.uk
Free.
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Wrexham Town Trails (Tuesdays)
Wrexham's first regular guided heritage tour, uncovering the secrets of Wrexham's rich and proud past. Discover the secret of the Town well, the sad demise of a champion jockey, secret passages, the entrepreneur whose fame spread to the USA and much more. The tour lasts for about 90 minutes and will suit young and old.
At Queen's Square, Wrexham
Times: 10.00am, 2.00pm and 6.00pm
All ages welcome
Contact Karen Phillips on 07951 400 795 or Email.
Ticket Price: £6.00 (£5.00 pre-booked).
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Wrexham Town Trails (Sundays)
Wrexham's first regular guided heritage tour, uncovering the secrets of Wrexham's rich and proud past. Discover the secret of the Town well, the sad demise of a champion jockey, secret passages, the entrepreneur whose fame spread to the USA and much more. The tour lasts for about 90 minutes and will suit young and old.
At Queen's Square, Wrexham
Times: 12.00 noon and 4.00pm
All ages welcome
Contact Karen Phillips on 07951 400 795 or Email .
Ticket Price: £6.00 (£5.00 pre-booked).
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Visit the Parish Church of St.Giles. Open daily 10am – 4pm.
The Parish Church of St Giles is the greatest mediaeval Parish Church in Wales is still in use for the purposes for which it was built, more than 500 years ago. It is heated, lit and open daily from 10am-4pm for visitors and private prayer. We would ask that Group and School visits are by prior appointment please. In addition, Tower Tours are available every week on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1230pm , weather permitting, also children must be accompanied by an adult. The "Shop at St Giles" sells a wide range of cards, gifts and souvenirs as well as the official full colour Church Guidebook.
Contact St Giles Parish Church on 01978 355808 or Email wrexhamparish@aol.com
Free but donations appreciated.
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Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Club
The Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Club is the only slimming club that offers dietary advice and exercise all for the weekly fee of £5. The joining fee is £10. Other classes: Monday - Rossett Church Hall, Station road (6 - 7.30pm & 7.30 - 9pm) Tuesday - St Margaret's Church Hall, Chester road (1 - 2.30pm) Tuesday - Brymbo Sports and Social Club (5.30 - 7pm) Thursday - St Johns Church Hall, Herbert Jennings Avenue (9.45 - 11.15 am) & Chirk Parish Hall (6 - 7.30 & 7.30-9pm). At Wrexham & District War Memorial Club. Times: 5.30 - 7pm & 7 - 8.30pm every Wednesday.
Contact Emma Wheat on 01978 752650 or Email emjauk@hotmail.co.uk. Ticket Price: £5.
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