29/08/2008 by admin.

The 12th Llangollen Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place at the Royal International Pavilion from the 29th to 31st August 2008. The 2008 festival promises to be a fun-filled and exciting weekend for all the family. For the first time the festival will be over 3 days. Friday will feature a opening party with a live outdoors music stage.

Weather permitting we have mass balloon ascents planned for around 6pm Saturday & Sunday and the famous night glow and fireworks display on Saturday night. 2008 will feature more entertaiment to keep the whole family enteratined all weekend including a jam-packed arena programme, scheduled and free children’s interactive area packed with entertainment and workshops. Not forgetting of course the UK’s only indoor model balloon festival, live music stage, fairground and amusements, refreshments and bar, craft fair, trade stands… and more. Visit www.hotairballoonfestival.co.uk for more information. While you are there make sure that you visit Rainbow Therapies who will be offering desktop massages…

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27/08/2008 by admin.

Gymophobics in association with the Evening Leader - The Big Walk, for Macmillan Cancer Support. 4 miles from town centre, around Acton Park and back. Sponsor packs from Gymophobics, 5-7 Church St, Wrexham. Start St Giles Church gates, Church St, Wrexham. 7th September 2008. Report at 1.00 p.m. Walk starts 1.30 p.m. (Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult). Contact Steve Howarth on 01978 314898 or Email gymophobics.wrexham@fsmail.net. Ticket Price: Just get some sponsors!

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27/08/2008 by admin.

At Erddig Hall, Wrexham. A free adventure trail for all the family, giving our visitors the opportunity to visit and see glimpses of areas of the property not normally available. Includes the attics, secret gardens and more! 06/09/2008 to 10/09/2008 12 - 4pm. Contact Erddig Hall, Wrexham on 01978 355314 or Email Erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Ticket Price: Adult £9.40 All inclusive, £6 Gardens only Child £4.70 All inclusive, £3 Gardens only Family £23.50 All inclusive, £15 Gardens only Group £7.20 All inclusive, £4.50 Gardens only.

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27/08/2008 by admin.

Take a bracing walk around Chirk Castle’s beautiful estate with the Head Warden to see the breathtaking seasonal colours. 4th September 2pm - 3pm. Contact Chirk Castle, Chirk, Nr. Wrexham on 01691 777701 or Email chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk. Ticket Price: £2.50

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27/08/2008 by admin.

Traditional big top family circus. Entertainment featuring a whole host of international artists plus crazy clowns, horses and ponies. Box office open daily 10.00am until 9.00pm. At Circus Site, Stansty Lodge, Mold Road, Wrexham from 03/09/2008 to 07/09/2008. Contact Moira Roberts, Circus Administrator on 07860 787 745 or Email info@bobby-roberts.co.uk.

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27/08/2008 by admin.

Do you dream of starting your own business but don’t know where to start? If so, why not join this informal Taster Session and find out whether self-employment is right for you? The session evaluates self-employment in terms of advantages and disadvantages and identifies why some businesses fail while others succeed. It also helps you to examine your personal qualities and business skills, and discusses networks of support, sources of funding and the legal implications of starting a business. At Bersham Enterprise Park, Rhostyllen 3rd September 2008 6pm - 9pm. Contact Joanne Hughes on 01978 366366 or Email joanne.hughes@wrexham.gov.uk. Free but booking essential.

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27/08/2008 by admin.

Drama and Dancing. Theater Group rehearsals every Thursday at the RAFA Club. Contact Lyn Aston for details. At RAFA Wings Club, Ruthin Road, Wrexham. Every Thursday 6pm - 8pm
For age 2+ years. Contact Limelight Productions on 01978 261221.

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27/08/2008 by admin.

Drama and Dancing. Theatre Group rehearsals every Tuesday at the RAFA Club. Contact Lyn Aston for details. At RAFA Wings Club, Ruthin Road, Wrexham
Times: Every Tuesday 5pm - 8pm. For age 2+ years. Contact Limelight Productions on 01978 261221.

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24/08/2008 by admin.

Saturday 30th August 12pm – 4pm. At the Club House (BICC), Wrexham Industrial Estate. Adults admission £1, children free. Lots of fun and great entertainment. Fancy dress competition for up to 10 year olds. Fun for all the family. Many stalls and arena entertainments.

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24/08/2008 by admin.

Guided tours of Erddig are on offer over the bank holiday weekend. Glyn Smith, head gardener, will be offering guided tours at noon and 3pm Sunday in aid of the National Gardens Scheme.

The tours cost £3 per person with all proceeds going to the NGS and normal admission charges to the garden will be applied by the National Trust at £5.50 for adults and £2.75 for children. Glyn will explain how the Grade I listed historic garden has been laid out and there will be a chance to ask questions about its planting and management.

Charities benefiting from the National Gardens Scheme include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Help the Hospices and other caring, nursing and garden charities. For more information call 01978 355314.

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