Inspire Create Enjoy - Wrexham County Borough Council

Inspire : Create : Enjoy 

Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow 

Special 

Eisteddfod 

Edition 

Programme of events 

July - September 

The third of four fantastic programmes 

Programme Sponsor

Wrexham Year of Culture 2011 

Hello and welcome, 

Eight days. 160,000 people. The BBC’s largest outdoor broadcast event after 

Wimbledon. 

Let me explain. Wrexham will host one of the biggest parties in Wales this summer 

when the National Eisteddfod pitches up between July 30 and August 6. 

For those eight days, we will be the platform for showcasing Welsh culture to the 

world. And if you miss it, you’ll probably never forgive yourself. It’s that big! 

But there’s more to Year of Culture than one event. 

Over the next three months we’ll see scores of events staged throughout the 

county borough. Some highlights? Try Wrexham Science Festival or Wrexham 

Fashion Week. Two very different shows – each serving up creativity and 

innovation in equal measure. 

What’s more, some of our events are being driven forward by patrons with world 

class pedigree. Like opera star Mark Llewellyn Evans. 

As we’ve said before, Wrexham Year of Culture is about experiencing new things. 

New art. New interests. New skills. So keep life interesting. Try something different. 

By the way, if you’re wondering about the masks on the front of this programme, 

they’re the work of pupils from Borras Park Junior School and St Giles Primary 

School. 

These talented students beat a host of others to design the best theatrical tragedy 

and comedy masks. Life is a drama. But you don’t always have to read the script. 

Enjoy. 

Councillor Ian Roberts, Mayor of Wrexham 

Attending an event 

The events that make up this programme have been contributed by many 

different organisations, each of which has made its own arrangements for 

obtaining tickets, where needed. Full details are included with the description 

of each event. 

Information 

For general information on Wrexham Year of Culture contact the Team on 

01978 667320. For information relating to a specific event, contact the event 

organiser (see above). 

Disclaimer: the information contained in this programme was correct at the 

time of going to print 

Wrexham Year of Culture Patrons 

We are delighted to be able to announce that we have a new patron - 

Mark Llwellyn Evans. Mark studied at the Guildhall School of Music 

and Drama and The National Opera Studio, London and has worked 

for most of the UK opera companies, singing a wide range of title roles. 

Mark performs regularly in concerts and oratorios throughout the UK 

and Europe. He is currently awaiting the release of Guy Ritchie’s new 

Sherlock Holmes film, in which he appears alongside Robert Downey 

Jnr, Jude Law and Stephen Fry. 

Elvis in concert 

National Eisteddfod - Page 10-11 Max Boyce 

Wrexham Fashion Week - Page 16 

National Youth Orchestra of Wales 

One of the highlights of the second Wrexham Year of Culture 

programme was the Musical Theatre Masterclass, led by patron Gareth 

Valentine. Ten aspiring singers were put through their paces by Gareth, 

whose enthusiasm and expertise drew out their talent, to the delight of 

the audience. Mervyn Cousins, Musical Director of the Llangollen 

International Eisteddfod accompanied the performers on piano and there was a guest performance 

by Lydia Griffiths, another Wrexham Year of Culture patron. 

Owen Edwards, 

Ice Dance Champion 

Lydia Griffiths, 

Musical Actress 

Tom James, 

Olympic Rower 

Gareth Valentine, 

Composer and 

Musical Director 

02 Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow 

Wrexham Science Festival - Page 6-7 

Wrexham Year of Culture 2011 is brought to you 

by Wrexham County Borough Council’s Assets and 

Economic Development Department and partners 

If you are organising an event in 2011 and wish to 

have it considered for inclusion in the last 

programme, please contact the programme 

co-ordinator on 01978 667320 or email 

wrexhamyearofculture@wrexham.gov.uk 

PROGRAMME Dave Simkiss - dave.simkiss@nwn.co.uk 

DESIGNERS: John Gaulton - john.gaulton@nwn.co.uk 

PUBLISHING: Printed and distributed by NWN Media. 

www.nwnmedia.co.uk 

Mold Business Park, Mold, CH7 1XY.

Our thanks are due to the following organisations, without whose support it would have been impossible to 

offer this programme of events in celebration of Wrexham Year of Culture 

Principal Sponsor 

Programme Sponsor 

In association with 


www.yearofculture.co.uk 

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JULY 

BANDSTAND BONANZA 

July - September (various dates and times) 

The Bandstand, Llwyn Isaf, Wrexham 

COME AND USE OUR BANDSTAND! We’re 

offering individual performers, groups or bands 

an opportunity to showcase their talents in our 

town centre bandstand. There’s no electricity 

supply, but if you sing, dance, act, do magic, 

comedy etc and would like to give it a try, do 

get in touch. 

The bandstand can be booked, free of charge, 

for performances on any day of the week 

throughout July, August and September. 

Contact the Wrexham Year of Culture Team on 

01978 667320 for further details. 

Bandstand Bonanza performances will be listed 

on our website www.yearofculture.co.uk 

BANDSTAND BONANZA 

GREEN LIGHT FESTIVAL 

1 July, 10am - 3pm 

Queens Square, Wrexham 

The final event of Green Light, a British Councilfunded 

twinning project which links Wrexham 

with Raciborz in Poland, in order to share good 

practice in environmental education. 

Environmentally themed performances of 

dance, drama, music and song from schools and 

youth groups across Wrexham, brought 

together in a marketplace, where local artists, 

groups and organisations can showcase what 

they do to promote environmental education. 

Any organisations wishing to take part in the 

marketplace should contact Caroline Pollitt 

(07740 026717) to book a space. 

Free event, all welcome. i 07740 026717, 

www.greenlightproject.info 

WREXHAM TOWN TRAILS 

1 July - 30 October (every Tuesday and 

Sunday), 12 noon start from Wrexham 

Tourist Information Centre, Queens Square 

Wrexham Town Trails - guided walks through the 

town which give an opportunity to experience the 

fascinating story of the people, places, buildings, 

work and leisure activities of the past. Tours can 

be tailored to meet any specific needs such as 

special mobility needs, Welsh speakers, schools, 

societies etc. During the week of the Eisteddfod, 

extra tours will be available on request. 

£5.00 per person, advance booking advised 

(group discounts). i 01978 290506 / 

0795 1400 795 www.wrexhamtowntrails.co.uk 

MUSIC IN THE PARK - THE 

ROSEVILLE BAND 

1 July, 7pm - 9pm 

The Bandstand, Bellevue Park, Wrexham 

Born and bred in Wrexham, the members of The 

Roseville Band have been dubbed ‘The Welsh 

Kings of Leon’ by NME. Come and enjoy their 

own special blend of soulful, bluesy rock music. 

Bring a picnic and something to sit on. 

Free event, all welcome, i 01978 264159 or 

email bellevue.park@wrexham.gov.uk 

WORDYBIRDIES LIVE! 

1 July, 7.45pm - 9.30pm 

The Cross Lanes Hotel, Marchwiel, Wrexham 

wordybirdies LIVE! present an evening of 

original, humorous and thought-provoking 

verse, monologues and sketches, all written and 

performed by the wordybirdies themselves, local 

performance poetry double act Julie Hinchliffe 

and Sue Gale, who are currently taking local 

groups and organisations by storm with their 

two-woman show. 

£5. Tickets from nest@wordybirdies.co.uk, 

07854 047388 or 07745 807973 

WORDYBIRDIES 

OFFA CARNIVAL 

WREXHAM TOWN TRAILS OFFA CARNIVAL 


Bellevue Park, Wrexham 

The annual Offa Summer Carnival has 

something for all the family to enjoy, with 

amusements, PDSA dog show, Morris dancing, 

Punch & Judy, face-painting, gymnastics display, 

football competition and martial arts display. 

Come along and join the fun! 

Free entry, all welcome 

i 01978 291562, 01978 312236, or email 

clerk@offacommunitycouncil.gov.uk 


THE 7TH WORTHENBURY BLUES 

AND ROOTS FESTIVAL 

2 July, 1pm - 11.30pm 

Bowling Bank Farm, Worthenbury 

The only blues festival in north Wales, which this 

year features 10 acts with top Dutch band, ‘The 

Juke Joints’ headlining. Local interest is supplied 

by top UK guitarist Tommy Allen and 

Wrexham/north-east Wales band, ‘The Loving 

Cup’. This is an outdoor event, with a marquee (in 

case of inclement weather), Real Ale tent, hog 

roast, and side stalls. Overnight camping available. 

All profits to local charities and rural initiatives. 

£20. Advance bookings only, NO tickets 

available on the day. Tickets from Oak Cottage, 

Wallington Lane, Worthenbury, Wrexham, 

LL13 0AL (please include sae with a cheque 

made out to Hooker Blues Club), 01948 770215 

or www.hookerblues.co.uk 

WORTHENBURY BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL 

WORTHENBURY BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL

THE ST GILES’ SESSIONS 

PRESENTS - ANDY HICKIE AND 

THE MERRY MAIDENS 

2 July, 7.30pm 

St Giles’ Church, Wrexham 

This is the second of the St Giles’ sessions, which 

link Wrexham’s parish church with the region’s 

finest contemporary musicians. It features Andy 

Hickie who, with his guitar and harmonica, 

traditional folk ballads, tales of freedom, love, and 

life on the road, has been described as ‘The Welsh 

Bob Dylan’. Andy joins The Merry Maidens to 

make a seven-piece ‘super group’ whose influences 

of folk-rock, roots, and alternative sounds fuse to 

create a gathering of folk like no other. 

£7.50 / £5 (concessions). Tickets from: Box 

Office, The Foundry, 15 Yorke Street, Wrexham, 

01978 345220; Yales Café Bar, 15 - 17 Hill Street, 

Wrexham; Wrexham Tourist Information Centre, 

01978 292015, or www.seetickets.com 

ANDY HICKIE AND THE MERRY MAIDENS 

ANDY HICKIE AND THE MERRY MAIDENS 

ACOUSTIC MUSIC @ THE GLASSHOUSE 

Every Tuesday evening from 5 July, 

7.00pm - 11.00pm 

The Glasshouse, Ebenezer Centre, Cefn Mawr 

You are invited to come along to one of our 

informal acoustic music evenings, either to play or 

to listen to experienced and aspiring musicians 

perform. This is a chance for local musicians to get 

together and for the less experienced to find some 

guidance and help in developing performance 

skills. Refreshments and licensed bar. Any profits 

will help to fund community arts programmes. 

Free event. i Dee Valley Community 

Partnership (DVCP), 01978 814990 

WREXHAM ANTIQUES AND 

COLLECTORS FAIR 

9 July, 9.30am – 3.30pm 

Memorial Hall, Wrexham 

A monthly collectors’ fair selling a wide variety of 

antiques and collectibles, including glass, ceramics, 

militaria, pictures and prints, books, ephemera, 

jewellery, postcards etc. Also 13 August and 10 

September. 

£1 / 70p (concessions). Pay on door. i 01492 

547868 / 07786 016576 

PLANT HUNTERS 


Chirk Castle Gardens Families 

Discover the magic and power of plants with the 

‘Plant Hunters’ who will show you some of the 

amazing plants and trees in Chirk Castle’s award 

winning gardens and explain how they measure them. 

Normal admission charges apply. i 01691 

777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk 

BILL BASEY BIG BAND CONCERT 

11 July, 8.30pm - 10.30pm 

The Club House (ex BICC), Oak Road, 

Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9RG 

A concert of big band music from the 1930s - 

1960s, in the style of Glen Miller, Count Basie, 

Benny Goodman and others of their ilk. 

£3. Pay on the door. i 01978 751487 (Bill Basey), 

01978 662266 (Club House) 

Thursday 14 - Friday 22 July 2011 

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MULTI-LAYERED PRINTING 

WORKSHOP WITH ANN BRIDGES 


Regional Print Centre, Yale College, Wrexham 

A one-day workshop led by Royal Cambrian 

Academy artist, Ann Bridges, during which she will 

explore multi-layered printing. Attendees will 

make a series of unique and colourful multi-layered 

prints from cut card shapes and found materials. 

£69 (£62 for Print Centre members). It is 

essential to reserve a place. Contact Regional 

Print Centre, 01978 311794 ext 2291 or email 

canolfanargraffu@yale-wrexham.ac.uk 

PRINT CENTRE OPEN ACCESS 

11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 July - 10am - 4pm 

22, 24 August 10am - 4pm 

Available to members and other artists and 

printmakers for monotype, etching, relief and 

screen printing, as well as facilities for textile, 

glass printing and hand paper-making. £6 for 

up to 3.5 hours, £10 for over 3.5 hours. 

Contact Regional Print Centre, 01978 311794 

ext 2291 or email: 


REGIONAL PRINT CENTRE - YALE COLLEGE 

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MUSIC IN THE PARK 

BILLY THOMPSON GYPSY STYLE 



The immensely popular jazz quintet, ‘Billy 

Thompson Gypsy Style’, performs a selection of 

hot club numbers made famous by Stephane 

Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Join them for a 

mix of fiery Hungarian tunes and gypsy anthems. 

Bring a picnic and something to sit on. 



TOMMY ALLEN AND JOHNY 

HEWITT IN CONCERT 


Worthenbury Village Hall 

Leading UK musicians, Tommy Allen (blues 

guitar) and Johny Hewitt (harmonica) play a 

blend of high energy, authentic, acoustic blues, 

similar in style to the music of the old Chicago 

Maxwell Street bluesmen. Doors open 8pm. 

£10. Tickets from 01948 770215, or 

www.hookerblues.co.uk 

TOMMY AND JOHNY 

SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN DAYS AT 

ERDDIG 

16 July - 29 August, 11am - 4pm 

Erddig, Wrexham Families 

A series of events through the school holidays. 

Craft days, Victorian Days, Toys in the Garden. 

Pick up a leaflet or check the website for details 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig 

Normal admission charges apply and there may 

be small additional charges to take part in some 

of the workshops. i from Erddig, 01978 353314 

ERDDIG HALL 


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The Wrexham Science Festival returns in 

July, and will include a whole host of talks, 

workshops and demonstrations to get you 

thinking about science. The festival is FREE 

to attend and open to all. Events will be 

based around four themes - Earth and the 

Universe, Animal World, Human Mind & 

Body, and Bright Sparks. 

How to book - Tickets for the majority of 

events can be booked online at 

www.wrexhamsf.com, by emailing 

wsf@glyndwr.ac.uk or by phoning 01978 

293466. Unless otherwise specified 

Location - All events take place at Glyndŵr 

University, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW, 

unless stated otherwise. 

FAMILY FUN 

If you are looking for an event to inspire 

a budding scientist or for family 

entertainment to kick-start the summer 

holidays with a bang, these events 

provide energising science excitement. 

POLYMERS 

Steve Mould, Blue Peter’s Science Expert 

Thursday 14 July, 6.30pm 

Sponsored by: The Royal Society of Chemistry 

North West Trust 

Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 8+ 

AMEOBA TO ZEBRA: NATURAL 

HISTORY ROCK MUSICAL 

Being 747 

Friday 15 July, 6pm 

Theme: Animal World Age: 8+ 

ROCK GUITAR IN 11 DIMENSIONS 

Dr Mark Lewney 

Monday 18 July, 6pm 

Sponsored by: The Institute of Physics 


DR MARK LEWNEY 

TEN OF THE BEST 

Techniquest Glynd r 

Tuesday 19 July, 6pm 

Techniquest Glyndŵr Theatre 

Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 6+ 

Explore the world of Science through fresh eyes 

WILDLIFE ON OUR DOORSTEP 

Emma Broad, Wrexham Biodiversity 

Group 

Wednesday 20 July, 12noon 


ZOMBIE SCIENCE 1Z: THE REAL 

SCIENCE OF THE UNDEAD 

Dr Austin, Zombie Institute for 

Theoretical Studies, University of 

Glasgow 

Wednesday 20 July, 2pm & 6pm 

Sponsored by: The Wellcome Trust 

Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 13+ 

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: 

THE BLOOD ROOM 

Techniquest Glynd r - The National 

Science Academy hub 

Thursday 21 July, 11am 


To book: Call 01978 293309 or e-mail 

claire@tqg.org.uk 

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: 

THE LAB 

Techniquest Glynd r - The National 

Science Academy hub (north and mid 

Wales) 

Thursday 21 July, 12noon 



claire@tqg.org.uk 

DR DEATH AND THE MEDI-EVIL 

MEDICINE SHOW 

Simon Watt, Ready Steady Science 

Thursday 21 July, 2pm & 6pm 


ZOOM 

Paul Stephenson, The Magic Mathworks 

Travelling Circus 

Friday 22 July, 12noon 


THE SCIENCE JUNKIE LIVE SHOW 

‘THE SCIENCE OF EXTREME 

SPORTS’ 

Huw James, Science Junkie 

Friday 22 July, 2pm & 6pm 



Thursday 14 - Friday 22 July 2011 

GROWN-UP GATHERINGS 

Explore science ideas, new innovations 

and how science impacts on everything 

around you. You’re guaranteed to learn 

something new! 

AN ACADEMIC DAY OF SCIENCE 

Glynd r University and the University of Wales 

Thursday 14 July, 10am - 5pm 

Catrin Finch Centre, Glynd r University, 

Wrexham 

Theme: Human Mind and Body / Earth and 

the Universe Age: 16+ 

SEARCHING FOR PARTICLES AT 

THE LARGE HADRON COLLIDER 

AT CERN 

Professor Peter Watkins, Head of Particle 

Physics, School of Physics and 

Astronomy, University of Birmingham 



SEARCHING FOR PARTICLES AT CERN 

21ST CENTURY TELESCOPES 

Professor Michael Merrifield, Professor 

of Astronomy, School of Physics & 

Astronomy, University of Nottingham 

Friday 15 July, 7.30pm 


‘SCIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS’ 

HOW TO ACCESS SCIENCE 

RESEARCH ONLINE 

Nicola Watkinson, Academic 

Liaison Co-ordinator, Glynd r 

University Library and Misha 

Jepson, Graduate School and 

Research Services Coordinator, 

Glynd r University 



ARE WE WIRED FOR GOD? THE 

BIOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE 

Charles Foster, University of Oxford, The 

Ethox Centre 


Sponsored by: CYTUN, Churches Together in Wales 


BRUNEL WORKS IN WALES 

Stephen Jones, Institute of Civil Engineers 


Sponsored by: ICE Wales Cymru 

Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 14+

RETURNING TO A SCIENCE 

CAREER 

Dr Katie Perry, The Daphne Jackson Trust 



INTRODUCING SIMULATION 

TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE 

HEALTH CARE EDUCATION 

Stella Whitley, Senior Lecturer Nursing 

and Clinical Simulation, Glynd r 

University 

Monday 18 July, 7.30pm 


IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE! 

Helen Keen 



THE GENETIC LEGACY OF 

MEDIEVAL SOCIETY IN NORTH 

EAST WALES 

Dr Andy Grierson, Senior Lecturer in 

Neuroscience, Department of 

Neuroscience, University of Sheffield 



BBC RADIO WALES SCIENCE 

CAFÉ ‘IN CONVERSATION WITH 

DR BEN GOLDACRE’ 


Sponsored by: BBC Radio Wales Science Café 


DR BEN GOLDACRE 

HOW I WONDER WHAT YOU 

ARE: THE BIRTH, LIFE AND 

DEATH OF STARS 

Dr Paul Ruffle, Visiting Research Fellow, 

Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, 

University of Manchester 



FUTURE FOOD - GM OR NOT? 

Dr Meriel Jones, Institute of Integrative 

Biology, the University of Liverpool 

Tuesday 19th July, 7.30pm 

The Wales Gene Park 


DAWN OF THE INTELLIGENT 

MACHINES 

Professor Vic Grout, Professor of Network 

Algorithms, Centre for Applied Internet 

Research (CAIR), Glynd r University 

Tuesday 19 July 


THE CHILDREN’S ETERNAL FOREST 

FUSION - CULTURAL 

NETWORKING @ GLYND R 

UNIVERSITY’S CENTRE FOR THE 

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 

Dave Gray, The Foundry 

Wednesday 20 July, 6pm 

Centre for the Creative Industries, 

Glynd r University, Wrexham 



adam@rampant-dragon.co.uk 

RADIO WAVES: THE AMAZING 

TECHNOLOGY WHICH 

CHANGED THE WORLD AND 

KEEPS ON DOING SO 

Professor Peter Excell, Professor of 

Communications, Glynd r University 

Wednesday 20 July, 6pm 


SWEARING AS A RESPONSE TO 

PAIN 

Dr Richard Stevens, Keele University 

Wednesday 20 July, 7.30pm 


AN INTRODUCTION TO SACRED 

GEOMETRY - A TRUTHJUICE EVENT 

Nick Marchmont 

Wednesday 20 July, 7.30pm 


TESTING NEGATIVE IN THE 2012 

OLYMPICS IN LONDON 

Dr Michael Graham, Head of Sport & 

Exercise Sciences in the Institute for 

Health, Medical Science and Society, 

Glynd r University 



BBC RADIO WALES SCIENCE 

CAFÉ PUB QUIZ 


The Bridge End Inn, Ruabon 

Sponsored by: BBC Radio Wales 

Science Café. No booking required, 

but capacity is limited Age: 18+ 

MARVELLOUS MAMMALS 

North East Wales Bionet 



THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX - 

EXTENDING THE MIND AND 

EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS 

Mike Corcoran, emptySPACE/National 

Science Academy 




HELP US CELEBRATE 2011 

AS THE INTERNATIONAL 

YEAR OF FORESTS 

GUIDED TOUR OF COED EDWIN, 

THE GLYND R UNIVERSITY 

NORTHOP WOODLANDS 

Thursday 14 July, 3pm 

Glynd r University, Holywell Road, 

Northop, Flintshire, CH7 6AA 


CHIRK CASTLE WOODLAND 

TOUR 

Carl Green, Head Warden, Chirk Castle, 

The National Trust 

Friday 15 July & Thursday 21 July, 5pm 

Chirk Castle, Wrexham, LL14 5AF 

Normal charges apply to enter the castle. 


carl.green@nationaltrust.org Age: 11+ 

THE CHILDREN’S ETERNAL 

FOREST 

Dr Michael Leach 



JOIN US TO CELEBRATE 

2011 AS THE 

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF 

CHEMISTRY 

THE USE OF BIOPOLYMERS IN 

THE HEALTH SECTOR 

Industrial Biopolymer Knowledge 

Transfer Centre, Glynd r University 

Wednesday 13 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm 

Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndŵr University, 


Theme: Human Mind and Body 

To book: Call 01978 293126 

or e-mail a.davies@glyndwr.ac.uk Age: 18+ 

JOSEPH PRIESTLEY: LEADING 

BRITISH SCIENTIST AND 

THINKER - AND HIS 

CONNECTIONS WITH WREXHAM 

Professor Peter Excell, Professor of 

Communications, Glynd r University 



THE HISTORY (AND FUTURE?) 

OF COMPOSITES IN AVIATION 

Professor Richard Day, Professor of 

Composites Engineering, Glynd r 

University 

Thursday 21 July, 6pm 


COMPOSITES IN AVIATION 


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08 


IRON MAD JACK’S TRAIL 

20 July - 4 September, any time 12 noon - 5pm 

Bersham Heritage Centre Families 

Armed with our specially designed trail leaflet 

for younger visitors, follow the trail and explore 

the story of John ‘Iron Mad’ Wilkinson and his 

cannons. Pick up a free copy of the trail leaflet 

from the gallery before you start. 

Free event. Donations welcome. i 01978 318970 

MARCELLE HANSELAAR 

PAINTERLY ETCHING WORKSHOP 

21 and 22 July, 10am - 4pm 

Regional Print Centre, Yale College 

A two-day workshop led by Marcelle Hanselaar 

who is recognised as one of the most 

accomplished printmakers in Britain today. The 

workshop will focus on etching processes and 

attendees will learn how to work a plate in 

several layers, in order to build up a painterly 

surface. 

£125 (£112.50 for Print Centre members). It is 

essential to reserve a place. Contact Regional 

Print Centre, 01978 311794 ext 2291 or email 


REGIONAL PRINT CENTRE - PRINTING PRESS 

WELSH NATIONAL CARRIAGE 

DRIVING TRIALS 

22 July - 24 July 

Erddig, Wrexham 

Three days of sporting action in the country 

park, including the cross country trial, which 

starts at 9am on Saturday 23 July - one of the 

major driving trials and regarded as the greatest 

of challenges for both horse and driver. 


Free entry to the country park. i from Erddig, 

01978 353314 

MORTIMER’S FORTRESS 

A MEDIEVAL WEEKEND 

23 and 24 July, 11am - 4pm 

Chirk Castle Families 

Journey back in time 700 years and discover how 

the first garrison at Chirk Castle lived their 

everyday lives. Are you brave enough to train as 

a Medieval soldier? Wander through the Living 

History camp, see the craft demonstrations and 

experience real Medieval sights and sounds. 



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GWYL Y FFIN 

23 July, 12 noon - 5pm 

Llwyn Isaf, Wrexham 

Come and listen to an array of Welsh and Anglo-Welsh 

^ ^ 

rock and pop music in ‘Gwyl Y Ffin’ festival. It will be a 

chance to hear up-and-coming new bands, as well as 

some famous Welsh bands. Bring a picnic to eat whilst 

you relax and enjoy a musical feast! This event is 

organised by Menter Iaith Maelor. 

Free event, all welcome! i 01978 363791, or 

email sian@menteriaithmaelor.org 

BERSHAM HERITAGE CENTRE 


ONE WAY TRAFFIC 



Local group, ‘One Way Traffic’, presents an 

evening of popular covers from a range of 

artists. Bring a picnic and something to sit on. 



THE VOYAGES OF CAPTAIN COOK 

22 July, 7.30pm 


An illustrated lecture by 

Anthony Cornish, author 

of ‘The Voyages of Captain 

Cook’ (Anova, 2008) 

describing the famous 

explorer’s early naval 

career, his three voyages of 

exploration and his 

dramatic murder in 

Hawaii. Any profits will 

help to fund community 

arts programmes. 

£4.00 / £3.00 (concessions). 

Tickets from The Ebenezer Centre, Crane Street, 

Cefn Mawr, LL14 3NH, 01978 814990, or via our 

website www.dvcp.co.uk 

THE DRIFTERS 

23 July, 7.30pm 

William Aston Hall, Glynd r University 

For one night only, ‘The Drifters’ live at the 

William Aston Hall! With their mix of new 

material and classics such as ‘Under The 

Boardwalk’, ‘Save The Last Dance’ and ‘Up On 

The Roof’, the current recording line-up will pay 

homage to former members of the group and 

highlight the numerous musical reincarnations of 

‘The Drifters’ from Doo Wop to the present day. 

£25 / £24 (concessions). 

Tickets from Glyndŵr University, 01978 293293, 

www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events 

SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS AT 

WREXHAM’S COUNTRY PARKS 

26 - 29 July, various locations 

The craft events are run as 30-minute 

workshops when visitor numbers are high. 

Unless otherwise specified, they are 

suitable for all ages. Children must be 

accompanied by an adult for all events. 

NANT MILL - WELSH DAFFODIL CROWNS 

26 July, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Create a crown of Welsh daffodils, daisies 

and bugs, to brighten a summer day. 

£1.75 per child 

ALYN WATERS - CLAY PLAY 

27 July, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Today’s the day to play with clay! 


T MAWR - COMMUNITY FUN DAY 

28 July, starts at 1.30pm 

Join us for lots of activities and children’s 

entertainment. Tractor rides and 

refreshments all afternoon. 

Free event 

PONCIAU BANKS - DANCING WELSH 

DRAGONS 

Friday 29 July, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Make an exciting, movable dragon puppet. 

Drop in to the bowling pavilion 

£1.75 per child Age: 8+ 

i 01978i 752772 or 01978 822780 

SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING 

26 July, 2pm (display), 2.30pm - 5pm 

(workshops in the pool) 

Wrexham Waterworld Leisure and Activity Centre 

See how the experts do it and then have a go 

yourself! After watching the display by a leading 

team of synchronised swimmers from Manchester, you 

are invited to don your costume and join Wrexham 

County Borough Council’s new Synchronised 

Swimming coaches in the pool! Open to all ages and 

abilities, no previous experience needed. Under 8s 

must be supervised in the building. 

Free event, all welcome. i Waterworld, 01978 297300 

THE DRIFTERS SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING 

Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow

OUT OF WONDER 

29 July - 24 September 

Oriel Wrecsam, Rhosddu Road, Wrexham, 

LL11 1AU 

Tom Groll is a visual artist from Germany. Through 

his ‘outsiders eyes’ he has become interested in 

the ‘Seven Wonders of Wales’ and they will form 

the basis of his work, which is a mixture of object 

and performance. Blue MacAskill and Ciara 

Leeming will be working with him and will be 

documenting and responding to the experiences 

of local people, with a particular focus on the 

Eisteddfod and themes of transformation. 

Free entry. Mon - Wed and Fri, 9.30am - 6.45pm, 

Thurs 12 - 6.45pm, Sat 9.30am - 4pm. 

i 01978 292093 

OUT OF WONDER 

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY 

29 July, 7.30pm - 9.30pm 

Erddig Hall, Wrexham Families 

Take a step back in time with Chapter House 

Theatre Company and join them in the magical 

surroundings of Erddig’s beautiful rose garden 

for their lively adaptation of Jane Austen’s 

famous novel. Make the most of the evening 

and enjoy a picnic with your family and friends. 

Gates open at 6.30pm. 

£12 / £8 (children) / £35 (family). Tickets from 

Erddig, 01978 355314 

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY 

CRAZY CYMRU CHALLENGE 

30 July - 3 Sept, (Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm; 

Sat, 10.30am - 3pm) 

Wrexham County Borough Museum and 

Archives, Regent Street, Wrexham 

To celebrate the staging of the National 

Eisteddfod in Wrexham, take part in our fun 

challenge and find out how Welsh you really 

are! Competition forms available in the gallery. 

Free entry, donations welcome. i 01978 297460 

THE ZODIAC CLUB WREXHAM 

30 July, 5pm till late 

Fat Cat Café Bar, The Bus Station, Lord 

Street, Wrexham 

To celebrate the presence of the National 

Eisteddfod of Wales in Wrexham, the Zodiac 

Club goes to the Fat Cat to spin out some fine 

summer tunes with a soulful mix of afro soul, 

northern soul, funk and reggae. Join DJs Craig 

Baugh, Bill Black and Mike Lloyd on the terrace. 

Also 6 August, see page 13) 

Free Entry. i 01978 266791, e-mail: 

wrexham@fatcatcafebars.co.uk 

TOM GROLL - LIGHT INSTALLATION 

CENTRAL STATION 

30 July - 6 August, evenings 

Central Station and TK Maxx, Wrexham 

People once worried that photographs would 

steal their souls, but now we’re recorded by 

security cameras every day. What happens to all 

these pictures? German visual artist, Tom Groll, 

will transform films from the railway concourse 

into a large-scale artwork, which he will project 

from Central Station onto the facade of 

TK- Maxx. Thus, real observation and artistic 

intervention will intermingle into some kind of 

surreal research in the public space. 

i 01978 292093 

GREENLAND 

30 July - 6 August, evenings 

St Giles’ Church, Wrexham 

The church steeple of St. Giles, one of the seven 

wonders of Wales, is a haven of peace, standing 

powerful and illustrious above the town. It will 

provide the structure for a large-scale lighting 

projection from German visual artist Tom Groll 

who says "On a window in the church you can 

find a hymn to the icy mountains of Greenland. 

I aim to project images of parts of an iceberg 

onto the facade of the tower. Miraculously 

iceberg and tower will melt together into a new 

figure of night". 

i 01978 292093 


Y PANTRI 

30 July - 6 August 

Wrexham Eisteddfod Field 

Local Food First Wrexham would like to invite you 

to attend Y Pantri at this year’s Wrexham 

Eisteddfod. Y Pantri will feature a vast array of 

Wrexham’s finest food and drink producers and 

will host the final of the Wrexham schools’ 

competition. Live cookery demonstrations 

throughout the day. 

i Caroline Dawson, 01978 298384 

email: caroline.dawson@wrexham.gov.uk 

Y PANTRI 


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Wrexham and District is the home of the 2011 National Eisteddfod - one 

of the world’s greatest cultural festivals, held from 30 July - 6 August 

2011. 

Music, dance, visual arts, original performances, family activities - there’s 

something for everyone at the National Eisteddfod, and with around 160,000 

visitors every year, it’s a great place to meet up with old friends - and make new 

ones. The Eisteddfod is held on the ‘Maes’, and the Pavilion is the focal point of 

the official competing and cultural ceremonies, but hundreds of activities take 

place all over the Maes throughout the week. With over 300 stands, it’s a 

shopper’s Mecca, with gifts of all types - to suit every pocket. 

There’s more information on our website - www.eisteddfod.org.uk - and you can 

follow us on facebook - www.facebook.com/eisteddfod - and on Twitter. You can 

also sign up to receive our regular newsletter. 

Entry to all activities on Maes - including the Pink Pavilion during the day - is 

included in the price of a daily ticket. Concessions are available for children and 

pensioners. 

You don’t have to speak Welsh to have a great time at the Eisteddfod - there’s 

plenty for everyone to see and do, so we look forward to seeing you for a feast 

of activities for the whole family in Wrexham in August. 


Welcome! - All official Eisteddfod activities are 

held in Welsh, but there’s a warm welcome for 

everyone on the Eisteddfod Maes - whatever your 

language! There’s translation equipment available 

for the Pavilion, and there’s plenty of information 

available to help everyone to have a week to 

remember. If you’re learning Welsh, remember 

about the activities in Maes D, and a chance for a 

cuppa and chat to practise your Welsh. 

Plenty to See - There are all kinds of exhibitions 

on the Maes. Y Lle Celf is home to an 

international standard art gallery, you’ll find all 

kinds of weird and wonderful stuff in the Science 

and Technology pavilion, and the Literary Pavilion 

is the place to go if you’re interested in literature. 

There are all kinds of performances on the open 

air performance stages throughout the day, and 

where better to discuss the latest developments in 

the world of drama and film than in the Theatre? 

Competitions - There are competitions galore in 

the Pavilion during the week, from brass bands to 

choir singing and from solo instrumentalists to 

cerdd-dant and recitation. This is the main stage 

for Welsh talent and many of our famous faces 

have started their careers after winning at the 

National Eisteddfod. Enjoy the competing 

yourselves by visiting the Pink Pavilion in the centre 

of the Maes during your time at the Eisteddfod. 

Ceremonies - The Eisteddfod’s best writers and 

poets are honoured during splendid ceremonies 

led by the Gorsedd of the Bards on the Pavilion 

stage during the week. You can also enjoy the 

pomp of the Gorsedd during their procession 

through the Maes following each ceremony and 

before they honour new members on Monday 

and Friday morning. Monday is the Crowning 

Ceremony; on Wednesday, the Eisteddfod and the 

Gorsedd honours the winner of the Prose Medal, 

and the Chairing of the Bard ceremony is held on 

Friday, all at 16.30. 

Children’s activities - There are hundreds of 

activities for children of all ages on the Maes 

every day - something to keep every child amused 

for many hours. With special shows in some 

pavilions and stands, and plenty of games, 

scientific experiments and art, you’ll never be 

bored at the Eisteddfod. There’s also a creche and 

changing and feeding points for babies and 

young children. 

Transport - The Council is going to try to 

minimize the disruption to both the Eisteddfod 

goers and residents alike by putting alternative 

traffic routes in place for the event so that people 

can get to and from the Maes and around town 

as easily as possible. A bus service will also be in 

operation throughout the week with buses 

running between the bus station, railway station 

and the Maes every 15 minutes. 

Maes B is the leading festival in the Welsh music 

calendar. A celebration of Welsh talents, it 

attracts the perfect mix of music, including bands 

like Sibrydion, Yr Ods and Cowbois Rhos 

Botwnnog, attracting over 10,000 visitors and over 

40 bands during the week. 

Maes C is an eclectic mix of music, poetry and 

much more, with an exciting combination of new 

bands and well-known faces sharing a stage. This 

is the perfect place to relax after a long day on 

the Maes, and catch up with old friends over a 

pint. 

Maes D Want to learn Welsh? This is the place to 

be! - Maes D is full of activities for everyone who's 

learning Welsh. Come on in and find out about 

learning Welsh! 

Welsh Learner of the Year competition - Every 

year the highlight of Maes D is the Welsh Learner 

of the Year competition. The competition is open 

to all adult learners. The final four have been 

chosen, and we have a fantastic day in Wrexham 

interviewing the competitors. The winner will be 

announced during the Eisteddfod week.

Y PANTRI 

30 July - 6 August 

Wrexham Eisteddfod Field 

Local Food First Wrexham would like to invite you 

to attend Y Pantri at this year’s Wrexham 

Eisteddfod. Y Pantri will feature a vast array of 

Wrexham’s finest food and drink producers and 

will host the final of the Wrexham schools’ 

competition. Live cookery demonstrations 

throughout the day. The True Taste tent has 

received funding from the Rural Development 

Plan for Wales 2007-2013, which is financed by 

Welsh Government and the European Agricultural 

Fund for Rural Development. 

i Caroline Dawson, 01978 298384 

or email: caroline.dawson@wrexham.gov.uk 

MAES B 

This year’s Maes B is held on the Glyndŵr 

University Campus in Wrexham. Regular 

shuttle buses will run between the venue and 

the caravan site and youth village. 

● Saturday 30 July 

Y Niwl, Dau Cefn, Yucatan, Land of Bingo 

● Monday 1 August 

Brwydr y Bandiau, Y Cyfoes 

● Tuesday 2 August 

Brwydr y Bandiau, Breichiau Hir 

● Wednesday 3 August 

Students’ Union Stage: Meic Stevens, 

Lleuwen, Gildas 

William Aston Hall: Elin Fflur, Al Lewis Band, 

Yr Angen 

● Thursday 4 August 

Students’ Union Stage: Plant Duw, Jen Jeniro, 

Sensegu 

William Aston Hall: Yr Ods, Y Bandana, Y 

Trydar 

● Friday 5 August 

Students’ Union Stage: Acid Casuals, Plyci, 

Crash Disco!, Cloud4Mationa, Electroneg 1000; 

William Aston Hall: Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog, 

Gai Toms, Catrin Herbert 

● Saturday 6 August 

Students’ Union stage: Colorama, Huw M, 

Trwbador 

William Aston Hall: Sibrydion, Masters in 

France, Violas 

Tickets from: 0845 4090 800; 

www.eisteddfod,org.uk 

More information: www.maesb.com 

MAES C 

Maes C is held at the sports hall in Ysgol 

Clywedog (the old Bryn Offa School), adjacent 

to the caravan site and the Maes itself on 

Ruthin Road, Wrexham. You don’t need to stay 

in the caravan site to come to Maes C - there’s a 

warm welcome for everyone. 


Dafydd Iwan, Gwyneth Glyn 

● Sunday 31 July 

Family evening with Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion and 

Dafydd Iwan performing the songs from Cwm 

Rhyd y Rhosyn. 


Late night gig with Sibrydion and Dyfrig Evans. The 

gig starts after the concert in the Pavilion finishes 


Caryl Parry Jones Live 


Dal dy Dafod: Barddas and Literature Wales’ 

evening 


Hywel Ffiaidd’s all new show 


Stomp y ‘Steddfod (organised by Literature Wales) 


Maffia Mr Huws, Daniel Lloyd a Mr Pinc 

Y PANTRI 

Tickets - 0845 4090 800; 

www.eisteddfod.org.uk. Tickets for Dal dy 

Dafod and the Stomp also available from 

Literature Wales - 029 2047 2266. 



EVENING CONCERTS AT THE 

PAVILION 

● Friday 29 July 

Opening concert with Wales’ Three Tenors, Fflur 

Wyn, Local United Male Voice Choirs and Ysgol 

Morgan Llwyd Choir 


Pasiant y Plant (Children’s pagent) 

● Sunday 31 July 

Cymanfa Ganu (Congregational singing) 


Pop Classics, with Caryl Parry Jones, Meic 

Stevens, Huw Chiswell, Elin Fflur, Al Lewis Band 

and more 


Eisteddfod Gala with Llyr Williams, Wynne 

Evans and Shan Cothi, Wales Chamber 

Orchestra and conductor, Alwyn Humphreys 


Competing, including the Musicians Medal, 

Richard Burton Prize, and the Song from the 

Musicals 


Celebrating 150 with Ysgol Glanaethwy and 

Friends 


An evening of competing, including the mixed 

choirs. 


Eisteddfod Choir with David Kempster, Geraint 

Dodd, Ann Atkinson, Anne Williams-King and 

the Wales Chamber Orchestra, conducted by 

Owain Arwel Hughes. 

Ticket prices - Daily Maes Tickets 

● Maes entrance and reserved 

seat in the pavilion: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £18 

● Adults: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £17 

● Pensioners: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £15 

● Students and under 21s: . . . . . . . . . . £10 

● 12 - 18 years: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £10 

● Under 12s: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £5 

● Under 5s: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free 

Tickets from 0845 4090 800, 

www.eisteddfod.org.uk 

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AUGUST 

WELSH WONDERS TRAIL 

1 August - 3 Sept, (Mon - Fri, 12 noon - 5pm; 

Sat, 10.30am - 3pm) 

Wrexham County Borough Council Museum 

and Archives, Regent Street, Wrexham 

Explore the Welsh Wonders exhibition at the 

museum with this special trail designed for 

families and children. Collect your trail leaflet 

from the reception desk. 

Free entry, donations welcome. i 01978 297460 

SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS AT 


2 - 31 August, various locations 






NANT MILL - WELSH DRAGON MASKS 

2 August, 1.30 - 3.30pm 

Who can make the best Welsh dragon mask? 


ALYN WATERS - STICKY COLOUR 

CROWNS 

3 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Make a colourful crown fit for a Welsh 

prince. 


NANT MILL - DUCKS AND RAFTS AND 

RIVER FUN! 

9 August, from 1.30pm 

Duck and Raft Race fun day with children’s 

entertainment. Bring your mini raft, flying 

the Welsh flag and enter the race or just 

hire a duck, you may win £50! 

Free event. Refreshments by the Friends of 

Nant Mill. 

T MAWR - CELTIC COLLAGE CARDS 

11 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Make a colourful, collage card with a Welsh 

theme. 


NANT MILL - GREENMAN OF THE 

WOODS 

16 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm. 

Make a mythical ‘Greenman’ from clay and 

real leaves gathered from the woods. 


ALYN WATERS - DINOSAUR PUPPETS 

17 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Make fun puppets to recreate your own 

prehistoric world. 


T MAWR - BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES 

18 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm. 

Wales is home to many beautiful 

butterflies. Make your own colourful 

specimen. 


PONCIAU BANKS - COLOURFUL CELTIC 

CREATIONS 

19 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Make a Celtic inspired decoration to 

brighten up your window. Drop in to the 

bowling pavilion. 


NANT MILL - DAFFODILS AND 

DAISIES 

23 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Design tissue daffodils and daisies to 

decorate your room. 


T MAWR - CELTIC ROUND HOUSE 

25 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Make a miniature roundhouse and learn 

more about the Celts. 


NANT MILL - LAVENDER, ROSEMARY, 

THYME AND SAGE. 

30 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Make bags of wonderful smells from our 

herb garden and find out about Celtic 

herbal cures. 


ALYN WATERS - CELTIC STONES 

31 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Brighten up dull pebbles by decorating 

with Celtic designs. 


i 01978i 752772 or 01978 822780 

DJ FOR A DAY 

2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August, 10am - 3pm 

Yale College Studio, Yale College, Grove 

Park Road, Wrexham Age: 14+ 

An opportunity for anyone, aged 14 years and 

over, to be part of a Radio Day at Yale College’s 

radio studio. Come and learn about the history 

of UK radio, experience working in a state-ofthe-art 

radio studio and have a go at hosting 

your own radio show. Ideal for potential 

broadcasters of any age. Guidance from a 

former BBC and commercial radio broadcaster. 

Free, drop-in event. i 01978 311794 ext 2525. 

SALSA 

2 - 5 August, 7.30pm 

Theatr Stiwt, Rhosllanerchrugog Age: 14+ 

Bullied by his wife into entering the seductive 

world of salsa dancing, amateur astronomer 

Wayne Needy wishes he was on another planet, 

until the gorgeous Adela Vega glides in as the 

dance instructor. Eventually he has to choose 

between the two women, but will his heart rule 

his head, or will he vote with his feet? 

A Welsh language performance suitable for 

learners. 

Tickets from Box Office, Theatr Stiwt, 01978 

841300, www.stiwt.co.uk price to be confirmed 

DJ FOR A DAY - YALE RADIO 


PLAYDAY 2010 

PLAYDAY 2011 

3 August, 12 noon - 4pm 


Come and help Wrexham Play Network 

celebrate National Playday at its large-scale, 

free, open access play event. You’ll have to 

come along to see exactly what’s there on the 

day, but you’ll be sure to find a water fight, a 

water slide, an early years area, a ropes course, 

a giant sand pit, junk modelling, and lots more 

fun activities, as well as an exhibition on ‘Play 

Through the Decades’. 

Free event, all welcome. i 01978 340740, or 

email mike.barclay@wrexham.gov.uk

FOLEY AND HEPBURN 

CLASSICAL DUO 

4 August, 10am - 2pm 

Wrexham Town Centre 

Foley & Hepburn are a male vocal duo - Jack 

Foley a tenor from Durham and Franz Hepburn 

a bass from the Bahamas. Through the power 

of music they hope to uplift and encourage 

people to work and live in harmony. This 

performance in Wrexham town centre is in aid 

of Hope House Children’s Hospice. 

Free event. Donations to Hope House 

Children’s Hospice welcome. i John Matthews 

(Hope House representative), 01978 842732 

FOLEY & HEPBURN 

OPEN MIC NIGHTS @ THE 

GLASSHOUSE 

Every Saturday from 6 August, 8pm - 11pm 


Open Mic acoustic music evenings. Musicians 

must book in from 7.00pm - 7.30pm. Licensed 

bar. Any profits will help to fund our 

community arts programmes. www.dvcp.co.uk 

£2. Tickets from The Ebenezer Centre, Crane 

Street, Cefn Mawr, LL14 3NH, 01978 814990, or 

via our website www.dvcp.co.uk 

THE ZODIAC CLUB WREXHAM 

6 August, 5pm till late 

Fat Cat Café Bar, The Bus Station, Lord 

Street, Wrexham 

To celebrate the presence of the National 

Eisteddfod of Wales in Wrexham, the Zodiac 

Club goes to the Fat Cat to spin out some fine 

summer tunes with a soulful mix of afro soul, 

northern soul, funk and reggae. Join DJs Craig 

Baugh, Bill Black and Mike Lloyd on the terrace. 

Free Entry. i 01978 266791, e-mail: 

wrexham@fatcatcafebars.co.uk 

NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA 

OF WALES 

10 August, 7.30pm - 9.30pm 

William Aston Hall, Glynd r University, 


Internationally-renowned conductor, Takuo 

Yuasa joins the NYOW for the summer to 

conduct an exciting programme: 

● From the Feather to the Mountain - by former 

NYOW member Hilary Tann 

● Tasso - Liszt’s evocative symphonic poem, 

inspired by the laments and triumphs of 16th 

century poet, Torquato Tasso 

● Prokofiev’s fantastic fifth symphony. 

£12 / £9 (concessions) / £6 (under 25s). Tickets 

from Glyndŵr University, 01978 293293 or via 

the website www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events 

MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY 

11 August, 11am - 4pm Families 

Chirk Castle 

Join the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and all 

their friends for an afternoon in Wonderland. 

Lots of fun for all the family including 

traditional games, trails and quizzes. Take part in 

the Fancy Dress Competition at 3pm. 

Normal admission charges apply. 

i 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk 

MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY 

CULTURE KID TREASURE HUNT 



Come and join in all the fun of the Treasure 

Hunt. If you can solve all the clues you’ll find 

Culture Kid! There are some great prizes on 

offer for the winners. Treasure Hunt clue sheets 

will be available from Wrexham Tourist 

Information Centre, Queens Square, Wrexham, 

from Monday 1 August. 

i Please contact the Wrexham Year of Culture 

Team on 01978 667320 


‘5 PAST 40’ 

12 August, 7pm - 9pm 


‘5 past 40’ play an electric mix featuring the 

songs of groups such as Pink Floyd, ELO and 

Stereophonics. Bring a picnic and something to 

sit on. 



VICTORIAN WEEKEND AT ERDDIG 

13 - 14 August, 11am - 5pm 


Come and see Erddig as it was in the 19th 

century. The annual Victorian Weekend is well 

established in the summer calendar, and this 

year visitors can expect some new attractions, 

along with the old favourites. 



i from Erddig, 01978 353314 

NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF WALES 


BEST-DRESSED WINDOW 

COMPETITION 

15 - 20 August 


In partnership with The Leader, Wrexham 

Year of Culture is holding a ‘Best-dressed Window 

Competition’ for town centre shops, which will be 

judged by members of the public. Entrants will be 

asked to create a window display based around 

the theme of ‘Culture’ and will be supplied with a 

pair of Wrexham Year of Culture Comedy / Tragedy 

masks to incorporate into the display. A number 

of competition windows will be featured in The 

Leader and there are some great prizes on offer 

for the winners. 

For information, or to request a Comedy / Tragedy 

Mask and entry details, please contact the 

Wrexham Year of Culture Team on 01978 667320 

DRAGON QUEST 


Chirk Castle 

Join the Dragons of Wye-Ten and their family of 

beautiful puppets. Shows throughout the day. 



STREET ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 

18 - 20 August 


For three days in August, Wrexham town centre, 

in partnership with Heart FM and The Leader, will 

play host to scores of singers, musicians, jugglers, 

comedians and other street entertainers. 

Sixteen pitches have been identified throughout 

the town centre and entertainers will be given a 

badge and an identification number to be 

displayed during their performances. Members 

of the public will be able to vote on their 

favourite entertainer and the winner will secure 

performances at the Wrexham Christmas Lights 

Switch-on in December 2011 and at the 

Llangollen International Eisteddfod in July 2012. 

For further information, full terms and 

conditions, or to book a pitch and register for 

the competition, please contact the Wrexham 

Year of Culture Team on 01978 667320 

FACES OF WREXHAM 

20 August, 11am - 6.30pm 

Eagles Meadow 


Come and be photographed as part of ‘Faces of 

Wrexham’! We would like to document as 

many faces of Wrexham as possible for Wrexham 

Year of Culture, so everyone is welcome to join 

in. All you have to do to be part of this exciting 

art project and exhibition is to come along to 

Eagles Meadow and smile! You could even be 

one of the five lucky winners of a free portrait 

session with Celynnen Photography. 

Free event. i ioan@celynnenphotography.co.uk 

01978 840283 

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MAGICK - THE LAST ROYAL WIZARD 

20 August, 12 noon and 3pm Families 

Llwyn Isaf, Wrexham 

Wales’ leading carnival arts group, SWICA, 

presents two 30-minute family shows featuring 

a cosmic carnival cast of scheming magicians, 

angelic spirits, shadowy demons, swashbuckling 

adventurers and Welsh Indian warriors. You can 

expect acts of magic, levitation and illusion, as 

well as flamboyant costumes, dance traditions 

from Brazil and Trinidad, accompanied by 

African song and drumming, samba reggae and 

joyous brass. 

Free event. i sf@swica.force9.co.uk, 02920 382094 

TRIBUTE TO ELVIS... IN CONCERT 

20 August, 7.30pm - 10pm 

Catrin Finch Centre, Glynd r University, 


This show features two of the UK’s leading Elvis 

performers - Paul Molloy and Ricky Aron - 

backed by Europe’s No 1 Elvis backing band, Red 

Alert. Whether you’re a fan of the King’s early 

1950s/60s years, or the concert sounds of the 

70s, you’ll find that the show covers it all. 

£15. Tickets from Catrin Finch Centre booking 

office, 01978 293293 

TRIBUTE TO ELVIS 

HISTORY ALIVE! 


Bersham Ironworks 

Wrexham’s annual living history festival at 

Bersham Ironworks will feature local Welsh 

medieval re-enactment group, ‘Age of the 

Princes’; a display of motorbikes, veteran, vintage 

and classic cars; family entertainers and lots more. 

£2 / £1.50 (concessions) / 50p (under 16s). 

Pay on the door. i 01978 318970 

MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY AT 

ERDDIG 



Enjoy tea in the garden surrounded by lots of 

magic, trails and games. Rabbits, Cheshire Cats 

and Croquet abound!!! 



i from Erddig, 01978 353314 

MAGICK - THE LAST ROYAL WIZARD 

NATIONAL GARDEN 

SCHEME OPEN DAY 

26 August, 11am - 4pm 


Guided walks with the gardeners. 



No additional charge for joining the walks. 

i from Erddig, 01978 353314 

ROSSETT VILLAGE FESTIVAL 


Darland Sports Centre, Chester Road, Rossett 

A day when the people of Rossett , and anyone 

else who cares to join them, can get together to 

have fun and share in village life. There is 

something for all ages, tastes and interests - a 

horticultural show, art exhibition, classic car 

rally, dog show, children’s activities, tug-of-war, 

brass band, refreshments and lots more. 

£2. Pay at the gate. i 01244 571557 

THE ENCHANTED GARDEN 

29 - 30 August, 11am - 4pm Families 


A truly magical weekend at the end of the summer. 

Come dressed as a fairy or a wizard and join in the 

fun workshops where you will be able to make 

fairy and pixie wings, magic wands, jewellery and 

druids crowns. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ erddig 

Normal admission charges, plus £3 workshop fee. 

i from Erddig, 01978 353314 

HISTORY ALIVE 


THE ENCHANTED GARDEN 

SEPTEMBER 

SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT 


1 - 15 September, various locations 






T MAWR - OLD MACDONALD DAY 

1 September, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Follow the farm animal trail, make a badge 

and enjoy a tractor ride. 

All inclusive tickets £2.50 

PONCIAU BANKS - COMMUNITY FUN 

DAY 

1 and 10 September, 1.00pm - 5.00pm 

Join this family fun day supported by the 

Friends of Ponciau Banks. 

Free event 

ALYN WATERS - BAT WALK 

15 September, starts at 7.30pm prompt 

Join Wrexham’s biodiversity officer for a 

night-time walk to look and listen for bats. 

Please bring a torch. 

Free event. Booking Essential 

i 01978i 752772 or 01978 822780 

Photo by Mike Fudge

MICHAEL BURKS BAND IN 

CONCERT @ OVERTON-ON-DEE 

VILLAGE HALL 

2 September, 9pm - 11pm 

Overton-on-Dee Village Hall 

American Michael Burks, one of the top blues 

guitarists in the world, was a sell out at his first 

British club gig in Overton last year. He will 

bring his full American band with him and, 

whilst there will be 250 fans at Overton, he 

regularly plays to audiences of 20,000 plus. This 

is one of the biggest gigs in north Wales this 

year. Doors open 8pm. 

£15. Tickets from 01948 770215, 

www.hookerblues.co.uk, or from the corner 

shop in Overton-on-Dee. 

MICHAEL BURKS 

AN EVENING WITH THE LONDON 

WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR 

3 September, 7.30pm - 10pm 


In this, the third in a series of Choral Events, we 

welcome one of the most famous choirs in the 

World - The London Welsh Male Voice Choir. 

The programme will include a variety of choral 

pieces sung in both Welsh and English. All 

proceeds to Wrexham Rotary Club. Doors open 

at 6.45pm. 

£12 / £8 (concessions). Tickets from: The Box 

Office, Glyndŵr University, Mold Road, 

Wrexham, LL11 2AW, 01978 293293, or email 

boxoffice@glyndwr.ac.uk. www.glyndwr.ac.uk 

THE LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR 

ART EXHIBITION 

9 - 19 September, 11am - 4pm 

St Dunawd’s Church, Bangor is y Coed 

Art exhibition by Wrexham Artists, featuring 

local scenes, flowers, seascapes and more. 

Free event, all welcome. i 01978 844360 

THE CRUSADERS 

IT’S DELOVELY - COLE PORTER 

9-10 September and 16-17 September, 7.30pm 

Wrexham Musical Theatre, Riverside Studio 

Theatre, Salop Road, Wrexham 

A compilation of music from various Cole Porter 

shows including ‘High Society’, ‘Kiss Me Kate’ 

and ’Anything Goes’. www.wmts.co.uk 

£8. For tickets please call 01978 356094 / 261148 

SCARECROW FESTIVAL 

Harvest Celebrations at 

Wrexham’s World Heritage Site 

11 September, 1pm – 5pm 

Trevor Basin 

Come and help us to scare the crows at Trevor 

Basin! Make a traditional scarecrow yourself 

and enter the competition, or just come and 

have a look. Lots of fun for all the family with 

activities, stalls, fairground rides, face-painting, 

boat rides across the Aqueduct and lots more. 

For an entry form for the competition or an 

application form for a stall, contact the 

Wrexham Year of Culture team on 

01978 667320 or glen.lloyd@wrexham.gov.uk 

BILL BASEY BIG BAND CONCERT 

12 September, 8.30pm - 10.30pm 

The Club House (ex BICC), Oak Road, 

Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9RG 

A concert of big band music from the 1930s - 

1960s, in the style of Glen Miller, Count Basie, 

Benny Goodman and others of their ilk. 

£3. Pay on the door. i 01978 751487 (Bill Basey), 

01978 662266 (Club House) 

LIVING THE HISTORY 

An evening with medieval novelist 

Elizabeth Chadwick 

14 September, 7pm 

Wrexham Library 

Author of First Knight (and of the script of the 

film featuring Sean Connery and Richard Gere), 

winner of the Betty Trask award, the 2011 

Historical Novel Prize and shortlisted 5 times for 

the Romantic Novelists Association Award, 

Elizabeth Chadwick has written 20 popular 

historical novels. Her latest, ‘Lady of the English’, 

was published earlier this year. She is renowned 

for being able to transport readers to another 

time and place - come and find out why. 

£4 / £3 (concessions). Tickets from Oriel 

Wrecsam, 01978 292093 


THE CRUSADERS’ END OF 

SEASON BALL 

17 September, 7pm till late 

Ramada, Wrexham 

The Crusaders would like to welcome fans, 

friends, families, local businesses and all who 

support them, to celebrate the end of what has 

been an extraordinary 2011 season in Super 

League. Join them for a night to remember at 

the Ramada Plaza hotel in Wrexham, with great 

food, great fun and great friends. Crusaders 

squad members will be in attendance and 

presentations will be made to the players by the 

Crusaders’ Supporters Club. Dress code: black tie. 

Ticket price to be confirmed. Tickets from 

Crusaders, The Racecourse Ground, Mold Rd, 

Wrexham, LL11 2AH, 0844 2723232. 

www.crusadersrfl.com 

ELIZABETH CHADWICK 


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WREXHAM FASHION WEEK 

Wrexham Fashion Week will showcase the very best of what’s on offer from 

local retailers and with thoughts starting to turn to chillier days and the 

approaching festive season, what better opportunity to get some inspiration for 

your winter wardrobe! 

Fashion shows on the cat walks at Eagles Meadow and Queens Square, ‘Future 

Stars Show’ featuring local designers and the work of talented students, 

demonstrations by hair and beauty salons, special offers, discounts, 

competitions and lots more. 

OPENING EVENT 

FASHION ON THE MOVE! 

17 September, 11am - 4pm 

Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre, 


To celebrate the launch of Wrexham Fashion 

Week, join us at Eagles Meadow for a fashion 

extravaganza! 

Roaming fashion shows will take place 

throughout the day, as professional models 

strut their way through Eagles Meadow, 

presenting the latest Autumn / Winter trends 

from a selection of retailers - Debenhams, 

M&S, Next, Dorothy Perkins, Bank, Wallis, 

Burtons and lots more. A style expert will be 

on hand to offer fashion hints and tips and to 

talk you through the season’s ‘must have’ 

pieces for women, children and men. 

Free event, all welcome. 

i www.eagles-meadow.co.uk 

FASHION ON THE MOVE! 

GRAND FINALE 

QUEENS SQUARE FASHION 

SHOWCASE 

24 September, 11am – 4pm 


Cat walk shows throughout 

the day featuring 

independent and national 

fashion retailers from 

Wrexham town centre. Hair 

and beauty demonstrations 

by some of Wrexham’s finest 

salons. 

For information on Wrexham 

Fashion Week events, see 

local press, 


and special promotional 

leaflets nearer the time. 

i Wrexham Year of Culture 

Team, 01978 667320 


17 - 24 September 

FUTURE STARS SHOW 

Date and venue to be 

confirmed 

A special 

show 

where local designers 

and fashion students will 

showcase their work. 

An invitation only event 

aimed at fashion buyers.

MINERA LEAD MINES - OPEN 

WEEKEND 

17 and 18 September, 10am - 3pm 

Minera Lead Mines, Minera Families 

An ‘Open Doors’ event where you can discover 

the story of the lead miners of Minera, the 

village which takes its name from the valuable 

ore deposits above which it stands. Try your 

hand at panning for ‘lead’ and enjoy the great 

views from the Engine House. Guided tour of 

archaeological remains starts at 11am each day. 

Free event, donations welcome. i 01978 318970 

RUSSELL KANE - MANSCAPING 



Join Russell Kane, Fosters Comedy Award 

Winner and star of loads of stuff on telly, as he 

mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of 

masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his 

chest fur - you watch and laugh! 

£17.50. Tickets from Catrin Finch Centre, 

Glyndŵr University, 01978 293293, 

www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events 

RUSSELL KANE 

SIGURD THE DRAGON-SLAYER 

22 & 23 September, 7pm - 11pm 

The Glasshouse, Ebenezer Centre, Cefn 

Mawr 

A dramatisation of the famous thirteenthcentury 

Icelandic Saga of the Volsungs, one of 

the greatest early Scandinavian mythiclegendary 

tales, retold in a riveting one-man 

show packed with heroes, warring tribal kings, 

gods, love, a ferocious dragon and an immense 

treasure trove. Any profits will help to fund 

community arts programmes. www.dvcp.co.uk 

£4.00 / £3.00 (concessions). Tickets from The 

Ebenezer Centre, Crane Street, Cefn Mawr, LL14 

3NH, 01978 814990, or via our website 

www.dvcp.co.uk 

MINERA LEAD MINES 

THE PRODUCERS IN CONCERT 

23 September, 9pm - 11pm 

Worthenbury Village Hall 

Leading blues band, ‘The Producers’ is playing at 

Worthenbury as part of the UK tour to promote 

the new CD. This is the group’s first club gig in 

the area since the band folded in 2002, so it is 

expected to create much interest amongst local 

blues fans. Doors open at 8pm. 

£12. Tickets from 01948 770215, or 

www.hookerblues.co.uk 

THE PRODUCERS 

TOWERS AND TRUNCHEONS 



TOWERS AND TRUNCHEONS 

24 September, 11am 

Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives, 

Regent Street, Wrexham Families 

Wrexham museum is located in the town’s former 

police station, court house and militia barracks. 

Find out more in an action-packed tour of the 

building’s nooks and crannies. Who knows what 

might be lurking there? An ‘Open Door’s’ event 

Free event. Donations welcome. 

i 01978 297460 

CUTLASSES AND CONSTABLES: 

A TOUR OF COUNTY BUILDINGS 

24 September, 12 noon 

Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives, 

Regent Street, Wrexham Families 

Wrexham Museum is located in one of the 

town’s most historic buildings. Previous 

occupants include the county militia, the police 

and magistrates. Find out more in our unique 

guided tour. An ‘Open Doors’ event. 

Free event. Donations welcome. 

i 01978 297460 

CUTLASSES AND CONSTABLES 

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17TH CENTURY WEEKEND 

PREPARING FOR THE WAR 

24 and 25 September, 11am - 4pm 

Chirk Castle Families 

See the Castle household as they prepare 

themselves for Civil War. Who do you support - 

King or Parliament? Join Sir Thomas 

Myddelton’s tenants as they drill with pike and 

musket and see the gentry dine in the Great 

Hall. Experience the sights and sounds of 17th 

Century life in the Living History Camp. 



ETAPE CYMRU 

Wales’ very own answer to the ‘Tour de France’ is 

taking place on 9 October, 8am - 6pm. Are you up 

for the challenge? Sign up now! 

K-Extreme Ltd are proud to launch Etape Cymru, only the 

second fully closed road event to be held within the UK. 

The course covers 100 miles with a total ascent of 6191ft. 

It starts and finishes in Wrexham and passes through the 

stunning scenery of the Clwydian Range, taking in several 

well known climbs: 

● Horseshoe Pass ● The Shelf ● The Garth ● Worlds End 

Etape Cymru is organised in partnership with British 

Cycling and has the full support of Wrexham County 

Borough Council, Denbighshire Council, Welsh 

Government and North Wales Tourism 

Entry Fee: £65, existing British Cycle Members £53 

All entrants will receive a goodie bag (including a gilet RRP.£20) 

and free British Cycling Ride membership (worth £24). 

Entry for Etape Cymru, must be registered 

on-line at www.etape-cymru.co.uk by 16th 

August, 2011 

Please Note : - Etape Cymru is not a race, but a Challenge! This 

is a K-Extreme event as part of Wrexham Year of Culture 2011 

DATHLU CYHOEDDI ATSAIN Y TONNAU 

GAN JOHN GWYNNE, WRECSAM 


Wrexham Library 

An evening which celebrates the publication of 

the second crime novel by Wrexham novelist, 

John Gwynne, a detective novel in which both 

old and new enemies threaten family life. 

Free event. i Wrexham Library, 01978 292620 

MAX BOYCE 

17TH CENTURY WEEKEND MAX BOYCE 

30 September, 8.00pm 


There probably isn’t a single household in Wales 

which hasn’t heard of Max Boyce! His albums 

have sold in their millions, he has been awarded 

six gold discs and an MBE and has toured the 

world, playing concerts in Dubai, South Africa, 

Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, New Zealand, 

Australia, Canada and even the Falkland 

Islands, where he entertained British troops. 

£21. Tickets from Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndŵr 

University, 01978 293293, 

www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events JOHN GWYNNE 


www.yearofculture.co.uk

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