Tuesday 1st July
Denbigshire Community Learning Centre Courses.
The Learning Centre Courses starting in September at Denbigh High School to run on a Wednesday evening; are filling up fast! Don't miss out - register asap at the Denbigh Community College or call 01845 812812 - A sample of what's on offer::
Window Dressing and Interior Display : 7pm to 9pm : 5 weeks at £25
Sugarcraft & Cake Decoration : 7pm to 9pm : 10 weeks at £50
Maths for the Terrified!! : 7pm to 9pm : 5 weeks - FREE
Furntiure Restoration & Antiques : 7pm to 9pm : 10 weeks at £50
Emergency First Aid : 6pm to 9pm : 2 weeks at £45
Digital Video Editing : 7pm to 9pm : 10 weeks at £45
Health & Safety in the Workplace : 6pm to 9pm : 2 weeks at £45
Introduction to Drama: 7pm to 9pm : 10 weeks at £45
More information on all courses available at the Denbigh Community College
Tuesday 10th June
Supporting Denbigh
Just lately prices have risen massively, especially food and petrol. We need to support our local traders. By shopping locally we not only support our local shops but we save on petrol used making our shop 'greener'. Denbigh has a wide variety of shops including fresh local vegetables, fruits, meats, flowers, fish. Our town is better off for having a variety of shops - but we will lose them unless we use them! Get fit in the process and take a break in one of the fantastic cafes or pubs.
Is 'nature' your cup of tea?
Two Denbigh women, beauty salon owner Julie Howatson-Broster of Visage and Dolhyfryd Estate cook Kate Foley, are taking part in BBC Wales TV series, Not in my Nature and viewers will be able to watch as they ditch their creature comforts to get closer to nature.
Seven recruits are currently filming for the six-part series broadcast from Monday June 23 on BBC One Wales at 8.30pm in which wildlife expert Iolo Williams attempts to convert them to the wonders of Welsh nature.
Living in North Wales with the coast, fields and mountains on our doorstep - do you get out there much to explore or do you prefer to love it from the window?
You can check out interactive maps for the lowdown on some of Wales' wonderful wildlife hotspots and all the amazing species to look out for on the Not in My Nature website.
Thursday 5th June
At a presentation ceremony organised by the Denighshire Volunteer Centre, DVSC at Llangollen Railway Station on 4th June 2008, DFC received a Highly Commended Wales Volunteer of the Year Award by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action, a distinction of national importance and a Certificate by the Denbighshire Volunteer Centre in recognition and appreciation of the voluntary work undertaken and successfully carried out. The awards were presented by the Chairman of the Denbighshire County Council , Cllr Raymond Bartley and the Mayor of Llangollen and his Mayoress. The event was attended by representatives of over 30 volunteer groups in the county.
In the pictures, Vesi Jones, Chairman DFC and John Eaves, Technical officer DFC.Monday 2nd June
Notification of the Annual General Meeting of the Denbigh Town Business Group on Wednesday 25th June at 6.00pm in the Denbigh Library Meeting Room. The AGM will be followed by a Cheese and Wine evening in the Library Gallery. Further information call 01745 816887.
Friday 20th May
Free entry to Denbigh Castle for Denbigh Residents
The people of Denbigh are being invited to explore their town’s castle for free as part of a joint project being launched this week.The town’s library is working closely with castle staff to offer residents the chance to pick up free passes for the 13th century site. During special events normal charges will apply.
Locals can apply for the three year pass at the library, providing they live in the borough of Denbigh and bring a passport-sized photograph, along with proof of residence. Children's passes are available (sight of birth certificate is requested)
For more information contact Denbigh Library on 01745 816313.
Wednesday 28th May
Calling All Poets!!!!!
Denbigh Midsummer Festival is hosting two Poetry Slams : there are limited places available for budding Poets!!!
Welsh Poetry Slam/Stomp Farddol- Hope and Anchor/Gobaith Ac Angor - Friday 20th June
Slam Master / Stomp Feistr - Mei Mac - 8.00pm / yh
Tickets £4.00 at the door / Tocynnau £4.00 wrth y drws
More information / Mwy o fanylion - Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych - 01745 812822
and
The English Poetry Slam - The Plough - 7pm - Sunday 22nd June - £2 admission
Calling all Poets!!! We are looking for poets – of all levels – to take part in this year’s Poetry Slam. Each participating poet will receive £10.
Interested? Register your name NOW by downloading the form. Or call Llio Huws on 01766 522817. Email llio@academi.org
Thursday 22nd May
Denbighshire County Council will be offering free food safety seminars and coaching for the food businesses of Denbighshire during 2008.
The half day seminars will help food business owners and managers to understand the Food Standards Agency ‘Safer Food, Better Business’ Pack.
The delegates will also receive a free coaching session at their premises to help them use the pack which will help to ensure that businesses produce food safely to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
This is part of Denbighshire’s Food Safety Team’s programme to help food businesses to comply with food safety legislation. Places are limited to 25 delegates per seminar.
The next seminar will be held on June 13, 2008 at County Hall in Ruthin.
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, then please contact the team on 01824 708155.
The Food Safety Team works with Health and Safety to provide free advice and guidance to food businesses operators within Denbighshire. Please contact the team if you need help or advice on food safety or health and safety matters within your business.
Wednesday 21st May
Council chooses Chair and Vice Chair
Denbighshire County Council has chosen Councillor Raymond Bartley (Independent – Denbigh Lower) as its Chairman for the coming year.
Councillor Bartley, a former psychiatric nurse, has been a local councillor for 25 years and became a county councillor in 2004.
During his time with Denbighshire, he has served as a member of the Planning Committee and on the Social Services scrutiny committee. He was the Learning Disabilities Champion from 2004 to 2008.
For the past year, he has also been Vice Chairman of the Council.
At the meeting of the Full Council at County Hall, Ruthin, the Council also chose Councillor Joan Butterfield (Labour – Rhyl West) as Vice Chair of the authority.
Councillor Butterfield served as a member of Rhuddlan Borough Council from 1986 and has been a county councillor since 1996. She is also a member of Rhyl Town Council.
Tuesday 20th May
'Tidy Town' Project
New volunteers are needed to participate in keeping the Town and surrounding areas clean and fit for all to see. Call Martin on 01745 814168 / 07760338769
Thursday 15th May
Denbigh Plastic Bags
Retail outlets are not only selling the Denbigh Jute Bag but are encouraging their customers to stop using plastic. The Co-Op has taken the step to remove their free plastic bag - other retail outlets are moving in the same direction.
Thursday 15th May
Denbigh Town Council - Vacancy
Denbigh Town Council has a vacancy for a councillor in the lower Denbigh ward. Anyone interested should send a CV to The Town Clerk, Denbigh Town Hall, Denbigh by May 31st.
Wednesday 14th May
New Town Maps
New interpretation panels are being installed in three car parks in Denbigh to improve links to the town centre, castle and town walls. The issue of limited signage was highlighted in the Denbigh Business Action Plan and following consultation with the Town Council and Business Group the ‘Explore Denbigh’ project was developed.
The new interpretation panels are being located in Vale Street, Factory Ward and Castle car parks. In addition to the interpretation panels new finger posts within the town centre highlighting routes to the Castle and Town Walls are also being installed. The new interpretation has been designed in such a way that it gives a birds eye visual of the town, indicating the various points of interest and the paths around the castle and nearby woodland, encouraging visitors and residents to ‘Explore Denbigh’.
The new interpretation panels have been funded through Cadwyn Clwyd Leader+, with the new finger posts funded through DESSERT, an EU Objective One project.
Friday 9th May
Jute Bags
Please note that the correct price for the Denbigh Jute bag is £1.50! Not £10.50 as printed in the press. This bag is now self-funding. Denbigh Business Group is now working on the second phase of the project to replace the plastic bag in Denbigh!!
Sunday 4th May
Denbigh Graffiti
Great news - the biggest piece of graffiti in Denbigh has at long last gone!! The billboard at the bottom of Vale Street has been removed from the old Railway Bridge wall.
Friday 2nd May
Denbigh Scouting Association
On Wednesday 30th April Denbigh 1st Brynbach Scout Group held their AGM.
At a very well attended AGM held in the Scout Hall, Middle Lane Denbigh parents were told of the poor current repairs to the building and the lack of funding to enable even basic repairs to be undertaken.
It was an historic moment when a vote was sought for a proposal which would give authority to the Executive Committee to proceed with the sale of land and building,
which would remove the liability of building maintenance, and provide some much needed cash which could be better used on scouting activities for the Cubs and Scouts of Denbigh.
Scouting will continue to thrive in Denbigh. The new committee are looking at new venues to hold scout meetings, a new home is being sought out. For anyone interested the Cubs meet 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Tuesdays and Scouts meet on Friday's from 7:30 - 9:30pm. New Cubs (8 - 10yrs) are always welcome, as are Scouts (10 - 14yrs). Come along and join us.
Tuesday 29th April 2008
Funding received for Denbigh Youth Project
Russell Davies has announced that the Denbigh Youth Project has received almost £5,000 for the Make It Happen Grant - funded by the Big Lottery to provide the young people of Denbigh the chance to learn new skills and enhance the personal support programmes offered by the Youth Project. They can now carry on their work on their alotment to continue to grow their own produce.
Friday 4th April 2008
The Denbigh Jute bags will be back in the Denbigh Shops on the 17th April!!!Thursday 27th March 2008
Clwb Ffilmiau Dinbych/Denbigh Film Club has been awarded a grant of £4,845 by Awards For All Wales, the Big Lottary Fund for the purchase of a surround sound system. The sound equipment will be added to the electronic screen and projector also purchased with a Lottary grant in 2007. The home of the state of the art cinema installation is Theatr Twm o'r Nant, the venue for most of the film shows aimed at the whole community in town.
During the next six months our film shows will be held in the Town Hall on the second Saturday of the month, during extensive refurbishment at Theatr Twm o'r Nant. We have presented award winning mainstream and independent British and foreign films such as Casino Royale, Black Book, Rararouille, Charlotte's Web for schools and families, Welsh animation films, old classics and brand new releases. All our shows are soicial events with refreshments in an atmosphere of relaxation, fun and friendship. We welcome everyone to join in the fun.
Tuesday 26th March
Business Group - Annual Membership
To all our current Business Group Members and Businesses that may wish to join the Group - the current membership is due for renewal on the 1st April 2008 - we have our monthly meeting on Tuesday 1st April in The Forum at 5.45pm - any new businesses interested in joining the Group are welcome to come along and meet current members on the 1st April
Saturday 22nd March
A Sell Out for Sellers - Theatr Twm o'r NantA SHOWCASE of local talent played to a packed community theatre, about to undergo major re-furbishment work.
Theatr Twm o'r Nant in Denbigh came alive last Thursday evening(March 13th) with comedy and musical performances headlined by John Sellers.
The comedian, singer and musician's acoustic show featured a line-up of local acts lapped up by an appreciative audience.
There were powerful, vocal performances from Sarah Davies and Linda Thompson plus various guitar sets from John Evans, father & son Nigel and Martin Peters, Steve Rickard, Stewart Jones and Sefton Herman.
Penni Neale gave us music and mirth while poet Tony 'The Painter' Jones was a tidy bard with comic verse.
The duo on keyboards and drums were loyal backing musicians to all. This was live theatre at its best enjoyed by local residents. Lots of laughs and home-grown entertainment - better than a night in front of the box.
Friday 21st March
Window Display Seminar and Courses
A pilot scheme initially trailed in Ruthin and Llangollen by the Denbighshire County Council to deliver free window and product display took a step further. Through an innovative joint venture between Denbigh Town Business Group and DCC, this has been adapted for Denbigh to include a ‘training seminar’ with follow on training day in their premises. This has been dunded through Cadwyn Clwyd Leader+ in conjunction with Denbighshire County Council Rural Business Action Team.
The Window and Product Display Seminar was held on Thursday 6th March at Denbigh Town Hall. Local Window Dresser Leonie Gladwin was the host for the evening. The event was well attended by ten local retailers and proved to be a great success.
The Denbigh Town Business Group have also been working with Coleg Llandrillo Denbigh and the Denbighshire Learning Centres and have taken this one step further. Via the Coleg Llandrillo Denbigh, there will be a Window Dressing & Interior Display course starting on Wednesday 24th September at 7.00pm to 9.00 pm in the Denbighshire Learning Centre at Denbigh High School, The course will run for 5 weeks at a cost of £25 and will be open to all in Denbighshire; the course Tutor will be Leonie Gladwin. For further information or to register please call 01745 812812 (Coleg Llandrillo Denbigh)
This will be the first course of it’s kind to be run in Wales.
Thursday 20th March
The next batch of the Denbigh Jute Bags are due to arrive in the Denbigh Shops during the first week in April.
Thursday 20th March
Denbigh Town Council will be funding a Firework Display at Denbigh Castle on the evening of Bonfire Night - 5th November! The display will start at 7.30pm - watch this space for further news
Wednesday 19th March
Denbigh Castle will open its gates on Friday 21st March. Cadw have now taken over the responsibility of the castle from the Denbighshire County Council. Cadw will continue to work in partnership with the County Council and the Town Council on a programme of improvements and presentation to the castle and town walls. The Castle will now remain open until the end of October
Thursday 6th March
Denbigh Town Retailers are attending a FREE - Window and Product Display Seminar tonight at Denbigh Town Hall, thanks to a training scheme run by the Denbighshire County Council.
Our own Leonie Gladwin who has been working with Denbigh businesses since 1990 will be taking the seminar.
Leonie will then spend a day with each of the participants to train them in merchandise display, both in their shop windows and within the shop itself. Leonie will work with the retailers to help them to overcome any specific challenges when displaying thier products.
This will give the Town of Denbigh a positive impact on the streetscape as well as reflecting a general growth in confidence in the local area and a 'feel good factor' for those visiting the town.
The Learning Centre are looking into putting on future courses in September 2008 for retailers in Denbighshire - holding the courses in the Denbigh High School.
Thursday 6th March
Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin in partnership with Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych have obtained funding to hold three Welsh for the Family courses within Ti a Fi groups in Upper Denbigh.
The Welsh for Families scheme offers training over 6 to 12 sessions for parents on simple Welsh language patterns based on everyday situations that arise in the home. Including the opportunity to learn songs and Welsh rhymes in addition to adopting skills to enable them to read simple stories to their children in Welsh.
At the end of the course there will be an opportunity to create a craft exhibition on traditional Welsh nursery rymes with Nia Williams.
For further information contact Carys Gwyn on 01978 363422
Tuesday 4th March
Denbigh Town Jute Bags
The Jute Bags sold out within two weeks of their launch! We are pleased to announce that the next batch of Jute Bags will be in the Denbigh Town Shops the first week in April.
Monday 3rd March
Theatr Twm o'r Nant - Weekly Youth Theatre Group - starting Tuesday 11th March
Are you aged between 8 to 11? Have an interest in Drama and the Theatre? Like to playact, learn something new, meet new friends?
Do you generally enjoy doing something different? If so- Theatre Twm o'r Nant is just up your street?
A welcoming, safe, positive environment for young people to work together to develop creative ideas and skills. To develop teamwork, trust, communication skills as well as building self-esteem and a sense of achievement through a variety drama techniques and improvisations.
For further information or to register your child please contact Sue Muse on 01745 816887
Friday 29th February
Denbighshire Night Rider
The scheme runs every Wednesday evening in and around the Denbigh area from 6.00pm to 10.00pm.
This is not a profit making scheme, so charges are just £2.00 per return journey.
Denbighshire Night Rider is available for older people who are unable to use public transport, have a fear of crime, a physical or sensory impairment of any kind, or may be vulnerable or isolated. The vehicle is fully wheelchair accessible to cater for disabilities.
Carers can accompany service users if needed. This service can be used for Community hospital visiting, evening and leisure courses, theatre or town hall shows/events, visits to friends/family, social events, etc.
For more information and to make bookings, please contact:
Siop Y Fro, Clawddnewydd -
01824 750663
Wednesdays 9.00am to 11.00am
Fridays 9.00am to 12.00pm
Thursday 21st February
Mothers Day! Morrisons in Denbigh has launched a contest to find local fantastic mothers to go forward to a national final.The winning 'Super Mum' will be treated to a luxury pamper weekend in London along with £1,000 spending money, dinner and theatre tickets.
Pick up a nomination form in Morrisons - closing date for entries is Sunday 16th March.
Thursday 14th February
Time is running out for Denbighshire residents to have their say as part of the consultation on the North Wales Regional Waste Plan.
The original consultation period has now been extended until February
29th, to allow interested parties to submit their comments.
In the past Wales has relied on landfill for the disposal of its waste
from households, commerce and industry. Much of this waste is capable
of being re-used, recycled, composted or treated to recover valuable
materials and energy.
There are statutory targets in place at EU,UKand Welsh Assembly
Government level that require all local authorities to divert
increasing amounts of waste from landfill. To divert this waste from
land fill we will need a number of new facilities across the North
Wales region.
If you would like to comment on the plan please click on Regional
Waste Plan document under the Public Protection page, which can be
accessed through the A-Z on Denbighshire's website:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk
Tuesday 12th February
A series of free start-up workshops will be held in Denbighshire this March. Please see www.startup-denbigh.co.uk for more details of dates, times and location. They are part of the Welsh Assembly Inclussion Project trying to encourage lone parents, women, under30's, over 50's and Welsh speakers to think about setting up a business.
Courses in English on Wednesday 12th March at Capel Seion, 10am to 2.30pm
Courses through the medium of Welsh on Wednesday 17th March at Capel Seion, 10am to 2.30pm
To sign up or find out more information tel: 01824 705782
Limited places on each workshop. Lunch included. Pre-booking only. Childcare available on prior request.
Tuesday 4th February
Free family finance seminar - Ye Olde Anchor Inn - 11.00 am & 2.00 pm
Specialist solicitors from Denbigh and St Asaph-based Swayne Johnson Solicitors will be explaining about the recent changes to Inheritance Tax and proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax and about the best way to plan for long-term care.
The 11.00 am seminar will deal with Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax and how money can be saved by making a Will. The 2.00 pm seminar will deal with planning for long-term residential or nursing care.
Following each session there will be light refreshments and an opportunity for people who attend to discuss individual circumstances with a solicitor in private and free of charge.
Places are limited and advance booking is recommended. Places can be booked by contacting Swayne Johnson on 01745-812835 asking for Susan Jones.Monday 3rd February
Opportunity knocks for Business Networking
Businesses in Denbighshire can kick off the New Year by making some new and hopefully lucrative contacts with a free speed networking event organised by Menter a Busnes and Denbighshire Business Support.
The event is being held at Ruthin Castle on February 20th, at 5.45 pm and following registration, a hot and cold buffet will be available, giving people the opportunity to mingle before the real networking begins.
A short presentation by the Denbighshire Procurement Section will be held before two speed networking sessions are conducted. A prize will be handed out to the business person considered to be the best net worker so everyone is urged to bring plenty of business cards!
The event is free of charge - places are limited - for further details or to register your interest please contact Lowri Williams on 01490 420304
Friday 1st February
Thinking of becoming a councillor???
Denbighshire will be holding a series of road shows over the coming weeks, on the forthcoming elections on May 1st - offering information to people on everything about elections, what it means to be a councillor and why it's so important to use your vote.
Road shows have been arranged across the county. Each road show will take place in the evening between 6pm and 8pm and will be held in Eirianfa, Denbigh on Tuesday March 11th.
Thursday 24th January
PANTO PACKS 'EM IN - OH YES IT DOES!
PANTO came back to Denbigh by popular demand as members of the Car Boot Theatre Company had a successful three-night run at Theatr Twm o'r Nant.
Audiences,made up of children of all ages, filled the community theatre in the town's Station Road, to enjoy a traditional, local pantomime in the shape of Cinderella.
The cast of this well-known tale of Cinders and her Ugly Sisters, Prince Charming and Buttons, played to packed houses last Friday and Saturday evening. It was the last, big local production at the Denbigh theatre before it closes in the next few weeks for major refurbishment.
Before then a Saturday matinee performance of Little Red Riding Hood by Theatr Powys is lined up at Theatr Twm o'r Nant on February 9th at 2pm. Book on 01745 816887
Many years ago panto was a regular treat in the town over the festive season with members of Denbigh Theatre Group putting on annual shows at the Town Hall.
Theatr Twm o'r Nant's management committee were told at their latest meeting that bookings had gone up considerably recently. Marketing and Bookings Officer Susan Muse is currently finalising arrangements for when the theatre closes for improvement work as well as organising events when it re-opens in the summer.
Plans are in the pipeline for a Pop Quiz next month and an evening with local entertainer John Sellers.
For news on the latest entertainment at Theatr Twm o'r Nant go to the theatre's page.
Cllr Ian Davies, Theatr Twm o'r Nant Management Committee
Wednesday 16th January
A book shop in Denbigh??? Deunant Books based in Bylchau is a publisher of and online bookstore for electronic books, showcasing the work of both new and established writers. Electronic books, (ebooks) can be bought online and delivered in seconds to your computer by download- and that's much easier than going to a bookshop!!
This month they've launched a literary agency service too - the only one in North Wales and only the second in Wales, the other being in Cardiff.
For further information see their website: www.deunantbooks.com or phone 01745 870259
Tuesday 15th January
Congratulations to Mark Webster - from Denbigh!!
Mark triumphed over Simon Whitlock in the British Darts Organisation (BDO) final at Surrey’s Lakeside International Hotel on Sunday to become the first Welshman to win the title since Richie Burnett in 1995.
Mark returned to his local the Golden Lion last night, which was packed out with his supporters - all keen to congratulate him on his success
Monday 14th January
A new store called 'The Recycle Lady' has recently opened in The Old Smith, 2 Post Office Lane, Denbigh. They specialise in the promotion and sale of new products manufactured from recycled materials. They also sell environmentally friendly household/beauty products, Fair Trade and products to assist you recycle more effectively.
Call in to find out more - How you can do your bit to Help Save Our Plant; Have any questions regarding recycling and reducing waste; Check out the fantastic range of goods on sale.
Take a look at the website: hsop-recycle.co.uk
Sarah Carvell, a well known local artist, is appealing to people to leave their washed unwanted bottle tops at the shop. Sarah is busy collecting the bottle tops for the purpose of art. She would appreciate any amount or colour, tops from plastic milk cartons, jars, cleaning product and other accepted.
Friday 4th January
Official Launch of the Denbigh Town Jute Bag
In this time of growing environmental concern small initiatives count, whether they be Council re-cycling schemes or individual actions. One of the biggest blights on our Town is the disposal Plastic Bag; which litters our streets and has a high carbon cost.
The re-usable ‘’Jute Bag’ attempts to change this. From manufacture to user the bag has been carefully sourced and transported to have the smallest impact possible.
It is with great pride that Denbigh is seen to be taking a lead and it is hoped others will follow. Thanks to Denbigh Town Council and the Denbigh Business Groups foresight to fund this initiative and give it the importance it deserves.
The Jute Bag will be officially launched through the Denbigh Shops on Friday 4th January. The cost of the bag is £1.00 - don't delay get yours today.
Every little helps!