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<strong>Inspire</strong> : <strong>Create</strong> : <strong>Enjoy</strong><br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
Special<br />
Eisteddfod<br />
Edition<br />
Programme of events<br />
July - September<br />
The third of four fantastic programmes<br />
Programme Sponsor
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture 2011<br />
Hello and welcome,<br />
Eight days. 160,000 people. The BBC’s largest outdoor broadcast event after<br />
Wimbledon.<br />
Let me explain. <strong>Wrexham</strong> will host one of the biggest parties in Wales this summer<br />
when the National Eisteddfod pitches up between July 30 and August 6.<br />
For those eight days, we will be the platform for showcasing Welsh culture to the<br />
world. And if you miss it, you’ll probably never forgive yourself. It’s that big!<br />
But there’s more to Year of Culture than one event.<br />
Over the next three months we’ll see scores of events staged throughout the<br />
county borough. Some highlights? Try <strong>Wrexham</strong> Science Festival or <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Fashion Week. Two very different shows – each serving up creativity and<br />
innovation in equal measure.<br />
What’s more, some of our events are being driven forward by patrons with world<br />
class pedigree. Like opera star Mark Llewellyn Evans.<br />
As we’ve said before, <strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture is about experiencing new things.<br />
New art. New interests. New skills. So keep life interesting. Try something different.<br />
By the way, if you’re wondering about the masks on the front of this programme,<br />
they’re the work of pupils from Borras Park Junior School and St Giles Primary<br />
School.<br />
These talented students beat a host of others to design the best theatrical tragedy<br />
and comedy masks. Life is a drama. But you don’t always have to read the script.<br />
<strong>Enjoy</strong>.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Ian Roberts, Mayor of <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Attending an event<br />
The events that make up this programme have been contributed by many<br />
different organisations, each of which has made its own arrangements for<br />
obtaining tickets, where needed. Full details are included with the description<br />
of each event.<br />
Information<br />
For general information on <strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture contact the Team on<br />
01978 667320. For information relating to a specific event, contact the event<br />
organiser (see above).<br />
Disclaimer: the information contained in this programme was correct at the<br />
time of going to print<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture Patrons<br />
We are delighted to be able to announce that we have a new patron -<br />
Mark Llwellyn Evans. Mark studied at the Guildhall School of Music<br />
and Drama and The National Opera Studio, London and has worked<br />
for most of the UK opera companies, singing a wide range of title roles.<br />
Mark performs regularly in concerts and oratorios throughout the UK<br />
and Europe. He is currently awaiting the release of Guy Ritchie’s new<br />
Sherlock Holmes film, in which he appears alongside Robert Downey<br />
Jnr, Jude Law and Stephen Fry.<br />
Elvis in concert<br />
National Eisteddfod - Page 10-11 Max Boyce<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Fashion Week - Page 16<br />
National Youth Orchestra of Wales<br />
One of the highlights of the second <strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture<br />
programme was the Musical Theatre Masterclass, led by patron Gareth<br />
Valentine. Ten aspiring singers were put through their paces by Gareth,<br />
whose enthusiasm and expertise drew out their talent, to the delight of<br />
the audience. Mervyn Cousins, Musical Director of the Llangollen<br />
International Eisteddfod accompanied the performers on piano and there was a guest performance<br />
by Lydia Griffiths, another <strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture patron.<br />
Owen Edwards,<br />
Ice Dance Champion<br />
Lydia Griffiths,<br />
Musical Actress<br />
Tom James,<br />
Olympic Rower<br />
Gareth Valentine,<br />
Composer and<br />
Musical Director<br />
02 Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Science Festival - Page 6-7<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture 2011 is brought to you<br />
by <strong>Wrexham</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s Assets and<br />
Economic Development Department and partners<br />
If you are organising an event in 2011 and wish to<br />
have it considered for inclusion in the last<br />
programme, please contact the programme<br />
co-ordinator on 01978 667320 or email<br />
wrexhamyearofculture@wrexham.gov.uk<br />
PROGRAMME Dave Simkiss - dave.simkiss@nwn.co.uk<br />
DESIGNERS: John Gaulton - john.gaulton@nwn.co.uk<br />
PUBLISHING: Printed and distributed by NWN Media.<br />
www.nwnmedia.co.uk<br />
Mold Business Park, Mold, CH7 1XY.
Our thanks are due to the following organisations, without whose support it would have been impossible to<br />
offer this programme of events in celebration of <strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture<br />
Principal Sponsor<br />
Programme Sponsor<br />
In association with<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
www.yearofculture.co.uk<br />
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<strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture 2011<br />
JULY<br />
BANDSTAND BONANZA<br />
July - September (various dates and times)<br />
The Bandstand, Llwyn Isaf, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
COME AND USE OUR BANDSTAND! We’re<br />
offering individual performers, groups or bands<br />
an opportunity to showcase their talents in our<br />
town centre bandstand. There’s no electricity<br />
supply, but if you sing, dance, act, do magic,<br />
comedy etc and would like to give it a try, do<br />
get in touch.<br />
The bandstand can be booked, free of charge,<br />
for performances on any day of the week<br />
throughout July, August and September.<br />
Contact the <strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture Team on<br />
01978 667320 for further details.<br />
Bandstand Bonanza performances will be listed<br />
on our website www.yearofculture.co.uk<br />
BANDSTAND BONANZA<br />
GREEN LIGHT FESTIVAL<br />
1 July, 10am - 3pm<br />
Queens Square, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
The final event of Green Light, a British <strong>Council</strong>funded<br />
twinning project which links <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
with Raciborz in Poland, in order to share good<br />
practice in environmental education.<br />
Environmentally themed performances of<br />
dance, drama, music and song from schools and<br />
youth groups across <strong>Wrexham</strong>, brought<br />
together in a marketplace, where local artists,<br />
groups and organisations can showcase what<br />
they do to promote environmental education.<br />
Any organisations wishing to take part in the<br />
marketplace should contact Caroline Pollitt<br />
(07740 026717) to book a space.<br />
Free event, all welcome. i 07740 026717,<br />
www.greenlightproject.info<br />
WREXHAM TOWN TRAILS<br />
1 July - 30 October (every Tuesday and<br />
Sunday), 12 noon start from <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Tourist Information Centre, Queens Square<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Town Trails - guided walks through the<br />
town which give an opportunity to experience the<br />
fascinating story of the people, places, buildings,<br />
work and leisure activities of the past. Tours can<br />
be tailored to meet any specific needs such as<br />
special mobility needs, Welsh speakers, schools,<br />
societies etc. During the week of the Eisteddfod,<br />
extra tours will be available on request.<br />
£5.00 per person, advance booking advised<br />
(group discounts). i 01978 290506 /<br />
0795 1400 795 www.wrexhamtowntrails.co.uk<br />
MUSIC IN THE PARK - THE<br />
ROSEVILLE BAND<br />
1 July, 7pm - 9pm<br />
The Bandstand, Bellevue Park, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Born and bred in <strong>Wrexham</strong>, the members of The<br />
Roseville Band have been dubbed ‘The Welsh<br />
Kings of Leon’ by NME. Come and enjoy their<br />
own special blend of soulful, bluesy rock music.<br />
Bring a picnic and something to sit on.<br />
Free event, all welcome, i 01978 264159 or<br />
email bellevue.park@wrexham.gov.uk<br />
WORDYBIRDIES LIVE!<br />
1 July, 7.45pm - 9.30pm<br />
The Cross Lanes Hotel, Marchwiel, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
wordybirdies LIVE! present an evening of<br />
original, humorous and thought-provoking<br />
verse, monologues and sketches, all written and<br />
performed by the wordybirdies themselves, local<br />
performance poetry double act Julie Hinchliffe<br />
and Sue Gale, who are currently taking local<br />
groups and organisations by storm with their<br />
two-woman show.<br />
£5. Tickets from nest@wordybirdies.co.uk,<br />
07854 047388 or 07745 807973<br />
WORDYBIRDIES<br />
OFFA CARNIVAL<br />
WREXHAM TOWN TRAILS OFFA CARNIVAL<br />
2 July, 11am - 3pm<br />
Bellevue Park, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
The annual Offa Summer Carnival has<br />
something for all the family to enjoy, with<br />
amusements, PDSA dog show, Morris dancing,<br />
Punch & Judy, face-painting, gymnastics display,<br />
football competition and martial arts display.<br />
Come along and join the fun!<br />
Free entry, all welcome<br />
i 01978 291562, 01978 312236, or email<br />
clerk@offacommunitycouncil.gov.uk<br />
04 Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
THE 7TH WORTHENBURY BLUES<br />
AND ROOTS FESTIVAL<br />
2 July, 1pm - 11.30pm<br />
Bowling Bank Farm, Worthenbury<br />
The only blues festival in north Wales, which this<br />
year features 10 acts with top Dutch band, ‘The<br />
Juke Joints’ headlining. Local interest is supplied<br />
by top UK guitarist Tommy Allen and<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong>/north-east Wales band, ‘The Loving<br />
Cup’. This is an outdoor event, with a marquee (in<br />
case of inclement weather), Real Ale tent, hog<br />
roast, and side stalls. Overnight camping available.<br />
All profits to local charities and rural initiatives.<br />
£20. Advance bookings only, NO tickets<br />
available on the day. Tickets from Oak Cottage,<br />
Wallington Lane, Worthenbury, <strong>Wrexham</strong>,<br />
LL13 0AL (please include sae with a cheque<br />
made out to Hooker Blues Club), 01948 770215<br />
or www.hookerblues.co.uk<br />
WORTHENBURY BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL<br />
WORTHENBURY BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL
THE ST GILES’ SESSIONS<br />
PRESENTS - ANDY HICKIE AND<br />
THE MERRY MAIDENS<br />
2 July, 7.30pm<br />
St Giles’ Church, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
This is the second of the St Giles’ sessions, which<br />
link <strong>Wrexham</strong>’s parish church with the region’s<br />
finest contemporary musicians. It features Andy<br />
Hickie who, with his guitar and harmonica,<br />
traditional folk ballads, tales of freedom, love, and<br />
life on the road, has been described as ‘The Welsh<br />
Bob Dylan’. Andy joins The Merry Maidens to<br />
make a seven-piece ‘super group’ whose influences<br />
of folk-rock, roots, and alternative sounds fuse to<br />
create a gathering of folk like no other.<br />
£7.50 / £5 (concessions). Tickets from: Box<br />
Office, The Foundry, 15 Yorke Street, <strong>Wrexham</strong>,<br />
01978 345220; Yales Café Bar, 15 - 17 Hill Street,<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong>; <strong>Wrexham</strong> Tourist Information Centre,<br />
01978 292015, or www.seetickets.com<br />
ANDY HICKIE AND THE MERRY MAIDENS<br />
ANDY HICKIE AND THE MERRY MAIDENS<br />
ACOUSTIC MUSIC @ THE GLASSHOUSE<br />
Every Tuesday evening from 5 July,<br />
7.00pm - 11.00pm<br />
The Glasshouse, Ebenezer Centre, Cefn Mawr<br />
You are invited to come along to one of our<br />
informal acoustic music evenings, either to play or<br />
to listen to experienced and aspiring musicians<br />
perform. This is a chance for local musicians to get<br />
together and for the less experienced to find some<br />
guidance and help in developing performance<br />
skills. Refreshments and licensed bar. Any profits<br />
will help to fund community arts programmes.<br />
Free event. i Dee Valley Community<br />
Partnership (DVCP), 01978 814990<br />
WREXHAM ANTIQUES AND<br />
COLLECTORS FAIR<br />
9 July, 9.30am – 3.30pm<br />
Memorial Hall, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
A monthly collectors’ fair selling a wide variety of<br />
antiques and collectibles, including glass, ceramics,<br />
militaria, pictures and prints, books, ephemera,<br />
jewellery, postcards etc. Also 13 August and 10<br />
September.<br />
£1 / 70p (concessions). Pay on door. i 01492<br />
547868 / 07786 016576<br />
PLANT HUNTERS<br />
10 July, 11am - 4pm<br />
Chirk Castle Gardens Families<br />
Discover the magic and power of plants with the<br />
‘Plant Hunters’ who will show you some of the<br />
amazing plants and trees in Chirk Castle’s award<br />
winning gardens and explain how they measure them.<br />
Normal admission charges apply. i 01691<br />
777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk<br />
BILL BASEY BIG BAND CONCERT<br />
11 July, 8.30pm - 10.30pm<br />
The Club House (ex BICC), Oak Road,<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Industrial Estate, LL13 9RG<br />
A concert of big band music from the 1930s -<br />
1960s, in the style of Glen Miller, Count Basie,<br />
Benny Goodman and others of their ilk.<br />
£3. Pay on the door. i 01978 751487 (Bill Basey),<br />
01978 662266 (Club House)<br />
Thursday 14 - Friday 22 July 2011<br />
Turn to page 6-7<br />
MULTI-LAYERED PRINTING<br />
WORKSHOP WITH ANN BRIDGES<br />
14 July, 10am - 4pm<br />
Regional Print Centre, Yale College, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
A one-day workshop led by Royal Cambrian<br />
Academy artist, Ann Bridges, during which she will<br />
explore multi-layered printing. Attendees will<br />
make a series of unique and colourful multi-layered<br />
prints from cut card shapes and found materials.<br />
£69 (£62 for Print Centre members). It is<br />
essential to reserve a place. Contact Regional<br />
Print Centre, 01978 311794 ext 2291 or email<br />
canolfanargraffu@yale-wrexham.ac.uk<br />
PRINT CENTRE OPEN ACCESS<br />
11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 July - 10am - 4pm<br />
22, 24 August 10am - 4pm<br />
Available to members and other artists and<br />
printmakers for monotype, etching, relief and<br />
screen printing, as well as facilities for textile,<br />
glass printing and hand paper-making. £6 for<br />
up to 3.5 hours, £10 for over 3.5 hours.<br />
Contact Regional Print Centre, 01978 311794<br />
ext 2291 or email:<br />
canolfanargraffu@yale-wrexham.ac.uk<br />
REGIONAL PRINT CENTRE - YALE COLLEGE<br />
▲<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
MUSIC IN THE PARK<br />
BILLY THOMPSON GYPSY STYLE<br />
15 July, 7pm - 9pm<br />
The Bandstand, Bellevue Park, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
The immensely popular jazz quintet, ‘Billy<br />
Thompson Gypsy Style’, performs a selection of<br />
hot club numbers made famous by Stephane<br />
Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Join them for a<br />
mix of fiery Hungarian tunes and gypsy anthems.<br />
Bring a picnic and something to sit on.<br />
Free event, all welcome, i 01978 264159 or<br />
email bellevue.park@wrexham.gov.uk<br />
TOMMY ALLEN AND JOHNY<br />
HEWITT IN CONCERT<br />
15 July, 9pm - 11pm<br />
Worthenbury Village Hall<br />
Leading UK musicians, Tommy Allen (blues<br />
guitar) and Johny Hewitt (harmonica) play a<br />
blend of high energy, authentic, acoustic blues,<br />
similar in style to the music of the old Chicago<br />
Maxwell Street bluesmen. Doors open 8pm.<br />
£10. Tickets from 01948 770215, or<br />
www.hookerblues.co.uk<br />
TOMMY AND JOHNY<br />
SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN DAYS AT<br />
ERDDIG<br />
16 July - 29 August, 11am - 4pm<br />
Erddig, <strong>Wrexham</strong> Families<br />
A series of events through the school holidays.<br />
Craft days, Victorian Days, Toys in the Garden.<br />
Pick up a leaflet or check the website for details<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig<br />
Normal admission charges apply and there may<br />
be small additional charges to take part in some<br />
of the workshops. i from Erddig, 01978 353314<br />
ERDDIG HALL<br />
www.yearofculture.co.uk<br />
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<strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture 2011<br />
The <strong>Wrexham</strong> Science Festival returns in<br />
July, and will include a whole host of talks,<br />
workshops and demonstrations to get you<br />
thinking about science. The festival is FREE<br />
to attend and open to all. Events will be<br />
based around four themes - Earth and the<br />
Universe, Animal World, Human Mind &<br />
Body, and Bright Sparks.<br />
How to book - Tickets for the majority of<br />
events can be booked online at<br />
www.wrexhamsf.com, by emailing<br />
wsf@glyndwr.ac.uk or by phoning 01978<br />
293466. Unless otherwise specified<br />
Location - All events take place at Glyndŵr<br />
University, Mold Road, <strong>Wrexham</strong>, LL11 2AW,<br />
unless stated otherwise.<br />
FAMILY FUN<br />
If you are looking for an event to inspire<br />
a budding scientist or for family<br />
entertainment to kick-start the summer<br />
holidays with a bang, these events<br />
provide energising science excitement.<br />
POLYMERS<br />
Steve Mould, Blue Peter’s Science Expert<br />
Thursday 14 July, 6.30pm<br />
Sponsored by: The Royal Society of Chemistry<br />
North West Trust<br />
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 8+<br />
AMEOBA TO ZEBRA: NATURAL<br />
HISTORY ROCK MUSICAL<br />
Being 747<br />
Friday 15 July, 6pm<br />
Theme: Animal World Age: 8+<br />
ROCK GUITAR IN 11 DIMENSIONS<br />
Dr Mark Lewney<br />
Monday 18 July, 6pm<br />
Sponsored by: The Institute of Physics<br />
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 10+<br />
DR MARK LEWNEY<br />
TEN OF THE BEST<br />
Techniquest Glynd r<br />
Tuesday 19 July, 6pm<br />
Techniquest Glyndŵr Theatre<br />
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 6+<br />
Explore the world of Science through fresh eyes<br />
WILDLIFE ON OUR DOORSTEP<br />
Emma Broad, <strong>Wrexham</strong> Biodiversity<br />
Group<br />
Wednesday 20 July, 12noon<br />
Theme: Animal World Age: 6+<br />
ZOMBIE SCIENCE 1Z: THE REAL<br />
SCIENCE OF THE UNDEAD<br />
Dr Austin, Zombie Institute for<br />
Theoretical Studies, University of<br />
Glasgow<br />
Wednesday 20 July, 2pm & 6pm<br />
Sponsored by: The Wellcome Trust<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 13+<br />
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION:<br />
THE BLOOD ROOM<br />
Techniquest Glynd r - The National<br />
Science Academy hub<br />
Thursday 21 July, 11am<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 11+<br />
To book: Call 01978 293309 or e-mail<br />
claire@tqg.org.uk<br />
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION:<br />
THE LAB<br />
Techniquest Glynd r - The National<br />
Science Academy hub (north and mid<br />
Wales)<br />
Thursday 21 July, 12noon<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 11+<br />
To book: Call 01978 293309 or e-mail<br />
claire@tqg.org.uk<br />
DR DEATH AND THE MEDI-EVIL<br />
MEDICINE SHOW<br />
Simon Watt, Ready Steady Science<br />
Thursday 21 July, 2pm & 6pm<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 6+<br />
ZOOM<br />
Paul Stephenson, The Magic Mathworks<br />
Travelling Circus<br />
Friday 22 July, 12noon<br />
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 8+<br />
THE SCIENCE JUNKIE LIVE SHOW<br />
‘THE SCIENCE OF EXTREME<br />
SPORTS’<br />
Huw James, Science Junkie<br />
Friday 22 July, 2pm & 6pm<br />
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 8+<br />
06 Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
Thursday 14 - Friday 22 July 2011<br />
GROWN-UP GATHERINGS<br />
Explore science ideas, new innovations<br />
and how science impacts on everything<br />
around you. You’re guaranteed to learn<br />
something new!<br />
AN ACADEMIC DAY OF SCIENCE<br />
Glynd r University and the University of Wales<br />
Thursday 14 July, 10am - 5pm<br />
Catrin Finch Centre, Glynd r University,<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body / Earth and<br />
the Universe Age: 16+<br />
SEARCHING FOR PARTICLES AT<br />
THE LARGE HADRON COLLIDER<br />
AT CERN<br />
Professor Peter Watkins, Head of Particle<br />
Physics, School of Physics and<br />
Astronomy, University of Birmingham<br />
Friday 15 July, 6pm<br />
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+<br />
SEARCHING FOR PARTICLES AT CERN<br />
21ST CENTURY TELESCOPES<br />
Professor Michael Merrifield, Professor<br />
of Astronomy, School of Physics &<br />
Astronomy, University of Nottingham<br />
Friday 15 July, 7.30pm<br />
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+<br />
‘SCIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS’<br />
HOW TO ACCESS SCIENCE<br />
RESEARCH ONLINE<br />
Nicola Watkinson, Academic<br />
Liaison Co-ordinator, Glynd r<br />
University Library and Misha<br />
Jepson, Graduate School and<br />
Research Services Coordinator,<br />
Glynd r University<br />
Friday 15 July, 6pm<br />
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+<br />
ARE WE WIRED FOR GOD? THE<br />
BIOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE<br />
Charles Foster, University of Oxford, The<br />
Ethox Centre<br />
Friday 15 July, 7.30pm<br />
Sponsored by: CYTUN, Churches Together in Wales<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 15+<br />
BRUNEL WORKS IN WALES<br />
Stephen Jones, Institute of Civil Engineers<br />
Monday 18 July, 6pm<br />
Sponsored by: ICE Wales Cymru<br />
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 14+
RETURNING TO A SCIENCE<br />
CAREER<br />
Dr Katie Perry, The Daphne Jackson Trust<br />
Monday 18 July, 6pm<br />
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+<br />
INTRODUCING SIMULATION<br />
TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE<br />
HEALTH CARE EDUCATION<br />
Stella Whitley, Senior Lecturer Nursing<br />
and Clinical Simulation, Glynd r<br />
University<br />
Monday 18 July, 7.30pm<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+<br />
IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE!<br />
Helen Keen<br />
Monday 18 July, 7.30pm<br />
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+<br />
THE GENETIC LEGACY OF<br />
MEDIEVAL SOCIETY IN NORTH<br />
EAST WALES<br />
Dr Andy Grierson, Senior Lecturer in<br />
Neuroscience, Department of<br />
Neuroscience, University of Sheffield<br />
Tuesday 19 July, 6pm<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+<br />
BBC RADIO WALES SCIENCE<br />
CAFÉ ‘IN CONVERSATION WITH<br />
DR BEN GOLDACRE’<br />
Tuesday 19 July, 6pm<br />
Sponsored by: BBC Radio Wales Science Café<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 16+<br />
DR BEN GOLDACRE<br />
HOW I WONDER WHAT YOU<br />
ARE: THE BIRTH, LIFE AND<br />
DEATH OF STARS<br />
Dr Paul Ruffle, Visiting Research Fellow,<br />
Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics,<br />
University of Manchester<br />
Tuesday 19 July, 6pm<br />
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+<br />
FUTURE FOOD - GM OR NOT?<br />
Dr Meriel Jones, Institute of Integrative<br />
Biology, the University of Liverpool<br />
Tuesday 19th July, 7.30pm<br />
The Wales Gene Park<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+<br />
DAWN OF THE INTELLIGENT<br />
MACHINES<br />
Professor Vic Grout, Professor of Network<br />
Algorithms, Centre for Applied Internet<br />
Research (CAIR), Glynd r University<br />
Tuesday 19 July<br />
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 14+<br />
THE CHILDREN’S ETERNAL FOREST<br />
FUSION - CULTURAL<br />
NETWORKING @ GLYND R<br />
UNIVERSITY’S CENTRE FOR THE<br />
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES<br />
Dave Gray, The Foundry<br />
Wednesday 20 July, 6pm<br />
Centre for the Creative Industries,<br />
Glynd r University, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+<br />
To book: Call 01978 345220 or e-mail<br />
adam@rampant-dragon.co.uk<br />
RADIO WAVES: THE AMAZING<br />
TECHNOLOGY WHICH<br />
CHANGED THE WORLD AND<br />
KEEPS ON DOING SO<br />
Professor Peter Excell, Professor of<br />
Communications, Glynd r University<br />
Wednesday 20 July, 6pm<br />
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+<br />
SWEARING AS A RESPONSE TO<br />
PAIN<br />
Dr Richard Stevens, Keele University<br />
Wednesday 20 July, 7.30pm<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+<br />
AN INTRODUCTION TO SACRED<br />
GEOMETRY - A TRUTHJUICE EVENT<br />
Nick Marchmont<br />
Wednesday 20 July, 7.30pm<br />
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 18+<br />
TESTING NEGATIVE IN THE 2012<br />
OLYMPICS IN LONDON<br />
Dr Michael Graham, Head of Sport &<br />
Exercise Sciences in the Institute for<br />
Health, Medical Science and Society,<br />
Glynd r University<br />
Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 16+<br />
BBC RADIO WALES SCIENCE<br />
CAFÉ PUB QUIZ<br />
Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm<br />
The Bridge End Inn, Ruabon<br />
Sponsored by: BBC Radio Wales<br />
Science Café. No booking required,<br />
but capacity is limited Age: 18+<br />
MARVELLOUS MAMMALS<br />
North East Wales Bionet<br />
Friday 22 July, 7.30pm<br />
Theme: Animal World Age: 11+<br />
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX -<br />
EXTENDING THE MIND AND<br />
EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS<br />
Mike Corcoran, emptySPACE/National<br />
Science Academy<br />
Friday 22 July, 7.30pm<br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 16+<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
HELP US CELEBRATE 2011<br />
AS THE INTERNATIONAL<br />
YEAR OF FORESTS<br />
GUIDED TOUR OF COED EDWIN,<br />
THE GLYND R UNIVERSITY<br />
NORTHOP WOODLANDS<br />
Thursday 14 July, 3pm<br />
Glynd r University, Holywell Road,<br />
Northop, Flintshire, CH7 6AA<br />
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 11+<br />
CHIRK CASTLE WOODLAND<br />
TOUR<br />
Carl Green, Head Warden, Chirk Castle,<br />
The National Trust<br />
Friday 15 July & Thursday 21 July, 5pm<br />
Chirk Castle, <strong>Wrexham</strong>, LL14 5AF<br />
Normal charges apply to enter the castle.<br />
To book: Call 01691 776301 or e-mail<br />
carl.green@nationaltrust.org Age: 11+<br />
THE CHILDREN’S ETERNAL<br />
FOREST<br />
Dr Michael Leach<br />
Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm<br />
Theme: Animal World Age: 14+<br />
JOIN US TO CELEBRATE<br />
2011 AS THE<br />
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF<br />
CHEMISTRY<br />
THE USE OF BIOPOLYMERS IN<br />
THE HEALTH SECTOR<br />
Industrial Biopolymer Knowledge<br />
Transfer Centre, Glynd r University<br />
Wednesday 13 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm<br />
Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndŵr University,<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Theme: Human Mind and Body<br />
To book: Call 01978 293126<br />
or e-mail a.davies@glyndwr.ac.uk Age: 18+<br />
JOSEPH PRIESTLEY: LEADING<br />
BRITISH SCIENTIST AND<br />
THINKER - AND HIS<br />
CONNECTIONS WITH WREXHAM<br />
Professor Peter Excell, Professor of<br />
Communications, Glynd r University<br />
Monday 18 July, 7.30pm<br />
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 14+<br />
THE HISTORY (AND FUTURE?)<br />
OF COMPOSITES IN AVIATION<br />
Professor Richard Day, Professor of<br />
Composites Engineering, Glynd r<br />
University<br />
Thursday 21 July, 6pm<br />
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+<br />
COMPOSITES IN AVIATION<br />
www.yearofculture.co.uk<br />
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<strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture 2011<br />
IRON MAD JACK’S TRAIL<br />
20 July - 4 September, any time 12 noon - 5pm<br />
Bersham Heritage Centre Families<br />
Armed with our specially designed trail leaflet<br />
for younger visitors, follow the trail and explore<br />
the story of John ‘Iron Mad’ Wilkinson and his<br />
cannons. Pick up a free copy of the trail leaflet<br />
from the gallery before you start.<br />
Free event. Donations welcome. i 01978 318970<br />
MARCELLE HANSELAAR<br />
PAINTERLY ETCHING WORKSHOP<br />
21 and 22 July, 10am - 4pm<br />
Regional Print Centre, Yale College<br />
A two-day workshop led by Marcelle Hanselaar<br />
who is recognised as one of the most<br />
accomplished printmakers in Britain today. The<br />
workshop will focus on etching processes and<br />
attendees will learn how to work a plate in<br />
several layers, in order to build up a painterly<br />
surface.<br />
£125 (£112.50 for Print Centre members). It is<br />
essential to reserve a place. Contact Regional<br />
Print Centre, 01978 311794 ext 2291 or email<br />
canolfanargraffu@yale-wrexham.ac.uk<br />
REGIONAL PRINT CENTRE - PRINTING PRESS<br />
WELSH NATIONAL CARRIAGE<br />
DRIVING TRIALS<br />
22 July - 24 July<br />
Erddig, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Three days of sporting action in the country<br />
park, including the cross country trial, which<br />
starts at 9am on Saturday 23 July - one of the<br />
major driving trials and regarded as the greatest<br />
of challenges for both horse and driver.<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig<br />
Free entry to the country park. i from Erddig,<br />
01978 353314<br />
MORTIMER’S FORTRESS<br />
A MEDIEVAL WEEKEND<br />
23 and 24 July, 11am - 4pm<br />
Chirk Castle Families<br />
Journey back in time 700 years and discover how<br />
the first garrison at Chirk Castle lived their<br />
everyday lives. Are you brave enough to train as<br />
a Medieval soldier? Wander through the Living<br />
History camp, see the craft demonstrations and<br />
experience real Medieval sights and sounds.<br />
Normal admission charges apply. i 01691<br />
777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk<br />
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GWYL Y FFIN<br />
23 July, 12 noon - 5pm<br />
Llwyn Isaf, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Come and listen to an array of Welsh and Anglo-Welsh<br />
^ ^<br />
rock and pop music in ‘Gwyl Y Ffin’ festival. It will be a<br />
chance to hear up-and-coming new bands, as well as<br />
some famous Welsh bands. Bring a picnic to eat whilst<br />
you relax and enjoy a musical feast! This event is<br />
organised by Menter Iaith Maelor.<br />
Free event, all welcome! i 01978 363791, or<br />
email sian@menteriaithmaelor.org<br />
BERSHAM HERITAGE CENTRE<br />
MUSIC IN THE PARK<br />
ONE WAY TRAFFIC<br />
22 July, 7pm - 9pm<br />
The Bandstand, Bellevue Park, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Local group, ‘One Way Traffic’, presents an<br />
evening of popular covers from a range of<br />
artists. Bring a picnic and something to sit on.<br />
Free event, all welcome, i 01978 264159 or<br />
email bellevue.park@wrexham.gov.uk<br />
THE VOYAGES OF CAPTAIN COOK<br />
22 July, 7.30pm<br />
The Glasshouse, Ebenezer Centre, Cefn Mawr<br />
An illustrated lecture by<br />
Anthony Cornish, author<br />
of ‘The Voyages of Captain<br />
Cook’ (Anova, 2008)<br />
describing the famous<br />
explorer’s early naval<br />
career, his three voyages of<br />
exploration and his<br />
dramatic murder in<br />
Hawaii. Any profits will<br />
help to fund community<br />
arts programmes.<br />
£4.00 / £3.00 (concessions).<br />
Tickets from The Ebenezer Centre, Crane Street,<br />
Cefn Mawr, LL14 3NH, 01978 814990, or via our<br />
website www.dvcp.co.uk<br />
THE DRIFTERS<br />
23 July, 7.30pm<br />
William Aston Hall, Glynd r University<br />
For one night only, ‘The Drifters’ live at the<br />
William Aston Hall! With their mix of new<br />
material and classics such as ‘Under The<br />
Boardwalk’, ‘Save The Last Dance’ and ‘Up On<br />
The Roof’, the current recording line-up will pay<br />
homage to former members of the group and<br />
highlight the numerous musical reincarnations of<br />
‘The Drifters’ from Doo Wop to the present day.<br />
£25 / £24 (concessions).<br />
Tickets from Glyndŵr University, 01978 293293,<br />
www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events<br />
SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS AT<br />
WREXHAM’S COUNTRY PARKS<br />
26 - 29 July, various locations<br />
The craft events are run as 30-minute<br />
workshops when visitor numbers are high.<br />
Unless otherwise specified, they are<br />
suitable for all ages. Children must be<br />
accompanied by an adult for all events.<br />
NANT MILL - WELSH DAFFODIL CROWNS<br />
26 July, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
<strong>Create</strong> a crown of Welsh daffodils, daisies<br />
and bugs, to brighten a summer day.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
ALYN WATERS - CLAY PLAY<br />
27 July, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Today’s the day to play with clay!<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
T MAWR - COMMUNITY FUN DAY<br />
28 July, starts at 1.30pm<br />
Join us for lots of activities and children’s<br />
entertainment. Tractor rides and<br />
refreshments all afternoon.<br />
Free event<br />
PONCIAU BANKS - DANCING WELSH<br />
DRAGONS<br />
Friday 29 July, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Make an exciting, movable dragon puppet.<br />
Drop in to the bowling pavilion<br />
£1.75 per child Age: 8+<br />
i 01978i 752772 or 01978 822780<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING<br />
26 July, 2pm (display), 2.30pm - 5pm<br />
(workshops in the pool)<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Waterworld Leisure and Activity Centre<br />
See how the experts do it and then have a go<br />
yourself! After watching the display by a leading<br />
team of synchronised swimmers from Manchester, you<br />
are invited to don your costume and join <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s new Synchronised<br />
Swimming coaches in the pool! Open to all ages and<br />
abilities, no previous experience needed. Under 8s<br />
must be supervised in the building.<br />
Free event, all welcome. i Waterworld, 01978 297300<br />
THE DRIFTERS SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
OUT OF WONDER<br />
29 July - 24 September<br />
Oriel Wrecsam, Rhosddu Road, <strong>Wrexham</strong>,<br />
LL11 1AU<br />
Tom Groll is a visual artist from Germany. Through<br />
his ‘outsiders eyes’ he has become interested in<br />
the ‘Seven Wonders of Wales’ and they will form<br />
the basis of his work, which is a mixture of object<br />
and performance. Blue MacAskill and Ciara<br />
Leeming will be working with him and will be<br />
documenting and responding to the experiences<br />
of local people, with a particular focus on the<br />
Eisteddfod and themes of transformation.<br />
Free entry. Mon - Wed and Fri, 9.30am - 6.45pm,<br />
Thurs 12 - 6.45pm, Sat 9.30am - 4pm.<br />
i 01978 292093<br />
OUT OF WONDER<br />
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY<br />
29 July, 7.30pm - 9.30pm<br />
Erddig Hall, <strong>Wrexham</strong> Families<br />
Take a step back in time with Chapter House<br />
Theatre Company and join them in the magical<br />
surroundings of Erddig’s beautiful rose garden<br />
for their lively adaptation of Jane Austen’s<br />
famous novel. Make the most of the evening<br />
and enjoy a picnic with your family and friends.<br />
Gates open at 6.30pm.<br />
£12 / £8 (children) / £35 (family). Tickets from<br />
Erddig, 01978 355314<br />
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY<br />
CRAZY CYMRU CHALLENGE<br />
30 July - 3 Sept, (Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm;<br />
Sat, 10.30am - 3pm)<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> Museum and<br />
Archives, Regent Street, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
To celebrate the staging of the National<br />
Eisteddfod in <strong>Wrexham</strong>, take part in our fun<br />
challenge and find out how Welsh you really<br />
are! Competition forms available in the gallery.<br />
Free entry, donations welcome. i 01978 297460<br />
THE ZODIAC CLUB WREXHAM<br />
30 July, 5pm till late<br />
Fat Cat Café Bar, The Bus Station, Lord<br />
Street, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
To celebrate the presence of the National<br />
Eisteddfod of Wales in <strong>Wrexham</strong>, the Zodiac<br />
Club goes to the Fat Cat to spin out some fine<br />
summer tunes with a soulful mix of afro soul,<br />
northern soul, funk and reggae. Join DJs Craig<br />
Baugh, Bill Black and Mike Lloyd on the terrace.<br />
Also 6 August, see page 13)<br />
Free Entry. i 01978 266791, e-mail:<br />
wrexham@fatcatcafebars.co.uk<br />
TOM GROLL - LIGHT INSTALLATION<br />
CENTRAL STATION<br />
30 July - 6 August, evenings<br />
Central Station and TK Maxx, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
People once worried that photographs would<br />
steal their souls, but now we’re recorded by<br />
security cameras every day. What happens to all<br />
these pictures? German visual artist, Tom Groll,<br />
will transform films from the railway concourse<br />
into a large-scale artwork, which he will project<br />
from Central Station onto the facade of<br />
TK- Maxx. Thus, real observation and artistic<br />
intervention will intermingle into some kind of<br />
surreal research in the public space.<br />
i 01978 292093<br />
GREENLAND<br />
30 July - 6 August, evenings<br />
St Giles’ Church, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
The church steeple of St. Giles, one of the seven<br />
wonders of Wales, is a haven of peace, standing<br />
powerful and illustrious above the town. It will<br />
provide the structure for a large-scale lighting<br />
projection from German visual artist Tom Groll<br />
who says "On a window in the church you can<br />
find a hymn to the icy mountains of Greenland.<br />
I aim to project images of parts of an iceberg<br />
onto the facade of the tower. Miraculously<br />
iceberg and tower will melt together into a new<br />
figure of night".<br />
i 01978 292093<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
Y PANTRI<br />
30 July - 6 August<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Eisteddfod Field<br />
Local Food First <strong>Wrexham</strong> would like to invite you<br />
to attend Y Pantri at this year’s <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Eisteddfod. Y Pantri will feature a vast array of<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong>’s finest food and drink producers and<br />
will host the final of the <strong>Wrexham</strong> schools’<br />
competition. Live cookery demonstrations<br />
throughout the day.<br />
i Caroline Dawson, 01978 298384<br />
email: caroline.dawson@wrexham.gov.uk<br />
Y PANTRI<br />
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10<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture 2011<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> and District is the home of the 2011 National Eisteddfod - one<br />
of the world’s greatest cultural festivals, held from 30 July - 6 August<br />
2011.<br />
Music, dance, visual arts, original performances, family activities - there’s<br />
something for everyone at the National Eisteddfod, and with around 160,000<br />
visitors every year, it’s a great place to meet up with old friends - and make new<br />
ones. The Eisteddfod is held on the ‘Maes’, and the Pavilion is the focal point of<br />
the official competing and cultural ceremonies, but hundreds of activities take<br />
place all over the Maes throughout the week. With over 300 stands, it’s a<br />
shopper’s Mecca, with gifts of all types - to suit every pocket.<br />
There’s more information on our website - www.eisteddfod.org.uk - and you can<br />
follow us on facebook - www.facebook.com/eisteddfod - and on Twitter. You can<br />
also sign up to receive our regular newsletter.<br />
Entry to all activities on Maes - including the Pink Pavilion during the day - is<br />
included in the price of a daily ticket. Concessions are available for children and<br />
pensioners.<br />
You don’t have to speak Welsh to have a great time at the Eisteddfod - there’s<br />
plenty for everyone to see and do, so we look forward to seeing you for a feast<br />
of activities for the whole family in <strong>Wrexham</strong> in August.<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
Welcome! - All official Eisteddfod activities are<br />
held in Welsh, but there’s a warm welcome for<br />
everyone on the Eisteddfod Maes - whatever your<br />
language! There’s translation equipment available<br />
for the Pavilion, and there’s plenty of information<br />
available to help everyone to have a week to<br />
remember. If you’re learning Welsh, remember<br />
about the activities in Maes D, and a chance for a<br />
cuppa and chat to practise your Welsh.<br />
Plenty to See - There are all kinds of exhibitions<br />
on the Maes. Y Lle Celf is home to an<br />
international standard art gallery, you’ll find all<br />
kinds of weird and wonderful stuff in the Science<br />
and Technology pavilion, and the Literary Pavilion<br />
is the place to go if you’re interested in literature.<br />
There are all kinds of performances on the open<br />
air performance stages throughout the day, and<br />
where better to discuss the latest developments in<br />
the world of drama and film than in the Theatre?<br />
Competitions - There are competitions galore in<br />
the Pavilion during the week, from brass bands to<br />
choir singing and from solo instrumentalists to<br />
cerdd-dant and recitation. This is the main stage<br />
for Welsh talent and many of our famous faces<br />
have started their careers after winning at the<br />
National Eisteddfod. <strong>Enjoy</strong> the competing<br />
yourselves by visiting the Pink Pavilion in the centre<br />
of the Maes during your time at the Eisteddfod.<br />
Ceremonies - The Eisteddfod’s best writers and<br />
poets are honoured during splendid ceremonies<br />
led by the Gorsedd of the Bards on the Pavilion<br />
stage during the week. You can also enjoy the<br />
pomp of the Gorsedd during their procession<br />
through the Maes following each ceremony and<br />
before they honour new members on Monday<br />
and Friday morning. Monday is the Crowning<br />
Ceremony; on Wednesday, the Eisteddfod and the<br />
Gorsedd honours the winner of the Prose Medal,<br />
and the Chairing of the Bard ceremony is held on<br />
Friday, all at 16.30.<br />
Children’s activities - There are hundreds of<br />
activities for children of all ages on the Maes<br />
every day - something to keep every child amused<br />
for many hours. With special shows in some<br />
pavilions and stands, and plenty of games,<br />
scientific experiments and art, you’ll never be<br />
bored at the Eisteddfod. There’s also a creche and<br />
changing and feeding points for babies and<br />
young children.<br />
Transport - The <strong>Council</strong> is going to try to<br />
minimize the disruption to both the Eisteddfod<br />
goers and residents alike by putting alternative<br />
traffic routes in place for the event so that people<br />
can get to and from the Maes and around town<br />
as easily as possible. A bus service will also be in<br />
operation throughout the week with buses<br />
running between the bus station, railway station<br />
and the Maes every 15 minutes.<br />
Maes B is the leading festival in the Welsh music<br />
calendar. A celebration of Welsh talents, it<br />
attracts the perfect mix of music, including bands<br />
like Sibrydion, Yr Ods and Cowbois Rhos<br />
Botwnnog, attracting over 10,000 visitors and over<br />
40 bands during the week.<br />
Maes C is an eclectic mix of music, poetry and<br />
much more, with an exciting combination of new<br />
bands and well-known faces sharing a stage. This<br />
is the perfect place to relax after a long day on<br />
the Maes, and catch up with old friends over a<br />
pint.<br />
Maes D Want to learn Welsh? This is the place to<br />
be! - Maes D is full of activities for everyone who's<br />
learning Welsh. Come on in and find out about<br />
learning Welsh!<br />
Welsh Learner of the Year competition - Every<br />
year the highlight of Maes D is the Welsh Learner<br />
of the Year competition. The competition is open<br />
to all adult learners. The final four have been<br />
chosen, and we have a fantastic day in <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
interviewing the competitors. The winner will be<br />
announced during the Eisteddfod week.
Y PANTRI<br />
30 July - 6 August<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Eisteddfod Field<br />
Local Food First <strong>Wrexham</strong> would like to invite you<br />
to attend Y Pantri at this year’s <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Eisteddfod. Y Pantri will feature a vast array of<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong>’s finest food and drink producers and<br />
will host the final of the <strong>Wrexham</strong> schools’<br />
competition. Live cookery demonstrations<br />
throughout the day. The True Taste tent has<br />
received funding from the Rural Development<br />
Plan for Wales 2007-2013, which is financed by<br />
Welsh Government and the European Agricultural<br />
Fund for Rural Development.<br />
i Caroline Dawson, 01978 298384<br />
or email: caroline.dawson@wrexham.gov.uk<br />
MAES B<br />
This year’s Maes B is held on the Glyndŵr<br />
University Campus in <strong>Wrexham</strong>. Regular<br />
shuttle buses will run between the venue and<br />
the caravan site and youth village.<br />
● Saturday 30 July<br />
Y Niwl, Dau Cefn, Yucatan, Land of Bingo<br />
● Monday 1 August<br />
Brwydr y Bandiau, Y Cyfoes<br />
● Tuesday 2 August<br />
Brwydr y Bandiau, Breichiau Hir<br />
● Wednesday 3 August<br />
Students’ Union Stage: Meic Stevens,<br />
Lleuwen, Gildas<br />
William Aston Hall: Elin Fflur, Al Lewis Band,<br />
Yr Angen<br />
● Thursday 4 August<br />
Students’ Union Stage: Plant Duw, Jen Jeniro,<br />
Sensegu<br />
William Aston Hall: Yr Ods, Y Bandana, Y<br />
Trydar<br />
● Friday 5 August<br />
Students’ Union Stage: Acid Casuals, Plyci,<br />
Crash Disco!, Cloud4Mationa, Electroneg 1000;<br />
William Aston Hall: Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog,<br />
Gai Toms, Catrin Herbert<br />
● Saturday 6 August<br />
Students’ Union stage: Colorama, Huw M,<br />
Trwbador<br />
William Aston Hall: Sibrydion, Masters in<br />
France, Violas<br />
Tickets from: 0845 4090 800;<br />
www.eisteddfod,org.uk<br />
More information: www.maesb.com<br />
MAES C<br />
Maes C is held at the sports hall in Ysgol<br />
Clywedog (the old Bryn Offa School), adjacent<br />
to the caravan site and the Maes itself on<br />
Ruthin Road, <strong>Wrexham</strong>. You don’t need to stay<br />
in the caravan site to come to Maes C - there’s a<br />
warm welcome for everyone.<br />
● Saturday 30 July<br />
Dafydd Iwan, Gwyneth Glyn<br />
● Sunday 31 July<br />
Family evening with Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion and<br />
Dafydd Iwan performing the songs from Cwm<br />
Rhyd y Rhosyn.<br />
● Monday 1 August<br />
Late night gig with Sibrydion and Dyfrig Evans. The<br />
gig starts after the concert in the Pavilion finishes<br />
● Tuesday 2 August<br />
Caryl Parry Jones Live<br />
● Wednesday 3 August<br />
Dal dy Dafod: Barddas and Literature Wales’<br />
evening<br />
● Thursday 4 August<br />
Hywel Ffiaidd’s all new show<br />
● Friday 5 August<br />
Stomp y ‘Steddfod (organised by Literature Wales)<br />
● Saturday 6 August<br />
Maffia Mr Huws, Daniel Lloyd a Mr Pinc<br />
Y PANTRI<br />
Tickets - 0845 4090 800;<br />
www.eisteddfod.org.uk. Tickets for Dal dy<br />
Dafod and the Stomp also available from<br />
Literature Wales - 029 2047 2266.<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
www.yearofculture.co.uk<br />
EVENING CONCERTS AT THE<br />
PAVILION<br />
● Friday 29 July<br />
Opening concert with Wales’ Three Tenors, Fflur<br />
Wyn, Local United Male Voice Choirs and Ysgol<br />
Morgan Llwyd Choir<br />
● Saturday 30 July<br />
Pasiant y Plant (Children’s pagent)<br />
● Sunday 31 July<br />
Cymanfa Ganu (Congregational singing)<br />
● Monday 1 August<br />
Pop Classics, with Caryl Parry Jones, Meic<br />
Stevens, Huw Chiswell, Elin Fflur, Al Lewis Band<br />
and more<br />
● Tuesday 2 August<br />
Eisteddfod Gala with Llyr Williams, Wynne<br />
Evans and Shan Cothi, Wales Chamber<br />
Orchestra and conductor, Alwyn Humphreys<br />
● Wednesday 3 August<br />
Competing, including the Musicians Medal,<br />
Richard Burton Prize, and the Song from the<br />
Musicals<br />
● Thursday 4 August<br />
Celebrating 150 with Ysgol Glanaethwy and<br />
Friends<br />
● Friday 5 August<br />
An evening of competing, including the mixed<br />
choirs.<br />
● Saturday 6 August<br />
Eisteddfod Choir with David Kempster, Geraint<br />
Dodd, Ann Atkinson, Anne Williams-King and<br />
the Wales Chamber Orchestra, conducted by<br />
Owain Arwel Hughes.<br />
Ticket prices - Daily Maes Tickets<br />
● Maes entrance and reserved<br />
seat in the pavilion: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £18<br />
● Adults: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £17<br />
● Pensioners: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £15<br />
● Students and under 21s: . . . . . . . . . . £10<br />
● 12 - 18 years: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £10<br />
● Under 12s: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £5<br />
● Under 5s: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free<br />
Tickets from 0845 4090 800,<br />
www.eisteddfod.org.uk<br />
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AUGUST<br />
WELSH WONDERS TRAIL<br />
1 August - 3 Sept, (Mon - Fri, 12 noon - 5pm;<br />
Sat, 10.30am - 3pm)<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Museum<br />
and Archives, Regent Street, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Explore the Welsh Wonders exhibition at the<br />
museum with this special trail designed for<br />
families and children. Collect your trail leaflet<br />
from the reception desk.<br />
Free entry, donations welcome. i 01978 297460<br />
SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS AT<br />
WREXHAM’S COUNTRY PARKS<br />
2 - 31 August, various locations<br />
The craft events are run as 30-minute<br />
workshops when visitor numbers are high.<br />
Unless otherwise specified, they are<br />
suitable for all ages. Children must be<br />
accompanied by an adult for all events.<br />
NANT MILL - WELSH DRAGON MASKS<br />
2 August, 1.30 - 3.30pm<br />
Who can make the best Welsh dragon mask?<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
ALYN WATERS - STICKY COLOUR<br />
CROWNS<br />
3 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Make a colourful crown fit for a Welsh<br />
prince.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
NANT MILL - DUCKS AND RAFTS AND<br />
RIVER FUN!<br />
9 August, from 1.30pm<br />
Duck and Raft Race fun day with children’s<br />
entertainment. Bring your mini raft, flying<br />
the Welsh flag and enter the race or just<br />
hire a duck, you may win £50!<br />
Free event. Refreshments by the Friends of<br />
Nant Mill.<br />
T MAWR - CELTIC COLLAGE CARDS<br />
11 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Make a colourful, collage card with a Welsh<br />
theme.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
NANT MILL - GREENMAN OF THE<br />
WOODS<br />
16 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.<br />
Make a mythical ‘Greenman’ from clay and<br />
real leaves gathered from the woods.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
ALYN WATERS - DINOSAUR PUPPETS<br />
17 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Make fun puppets to recreate your own<br />
prehistoric world.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
T MAWR - BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES<br />
18 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.<br />
Wales is home to many beautiful<br />
butterflies. Make your own colourful<br />
specimen.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
PONCIAU BANKS - COLOURFUL CELTIC<br />
CREATIONS<br />
19 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Make a Celtic inspired decoration to<br />
brighten up your window. Drop in to the<br />
bowling pavilion.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
NANT MILL - DAFFODILS AND<br />
DAISIES<br />
23 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Design tissue daffodils and daisies to<br />
decorate your room.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
T MAWR - CELTIC ROUND HOUSE<br />
25 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Make a miniature roundhouse and learn<br />
more about the Celts.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
NANT MILL - LAVENDER, ROSEMARY,<br />
THYME AND SAGE.<br />
30 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Make bags of wonderful smells from our<br />
herb garden and find out about Celtic<br />
herbal cures.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
ALYN WATERS - CELTIC STONES<br />
31 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Brighten up dull pebbles by decorating<br />
with Celtic designs.<br />
£1.75 per child<br />
i 01978i 752772 or 01978 822780<br />
DJ FOR A DAY<br />
2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August, 10am - 3pm<br />
Yale College Studio, Yale College, Grove<br />
Park Road, <strong>Wrexham</strong> Age: 14+<br />
An opportunity for anyone, aged 14 years and<br />
over, to be part of a Radio Day at Yale College’s<br />
radio studio. Come and learn about the history<br />
of UK radio, experience working in a state-ofthe-art<br />
radio studio and have a go at hosting<br />
your own radio show. Ideal for potential<br />
broadcasters of any age. Guidance from a<br />
former BBC and commercial radio broadcaster.<br />
Free, drop-in event. i 01978 311794 ext 2525.<br />
SALSA<br />
2 - 5 August, 7.30pm<br />
Theatr Stiwt, Rhosllanerchrugog Age: 14+<br />
Bullied by his wife into entering the seductive<br />
world of salsa dancing, amateur astronomer<br />
Wayne Needy wishes he was on another planet,<br />
until the gorgeous Adela Vega glides in as the<br />
dance instructor. Eventually he has to choose<br />
between the two women, but will his heart rule<br />
his head, or will he vote with his feet?<br />
A Welsh language performance suitable for<br />
learners.<br />
Tickets from Box Office, Theatr Stiwt, 01978<br />
841300, www.stiwt.co.uk price to be confirmed<br />
DJ FOR A DAY - YALE RADIO<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
PLAYDAY 2010<br />
PLAYDAY 2011<br />
3 August, 12 noon - 4pm<br />
Queens Square, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Come and help <strong>Wrexham</strong> Play Network<br />
celebrate National Playday at its large-scale,<br />
free, open access play event. You’ll have to<br />
come along to see exactly what’s there on the<br />
day, but you’ll be sure to find a water fight, a<br />
water slide, an early years area, a ropes course,<br />
a giant sand pit, junk modelling, and lots more<br />
fun activities, as well as an exhibition on ‘Play<br />
Through the Decades’.<br />
Free event, all welcome. i 01978 340740, or<br />
email mike.barclay@wrexham.gov.uk
FOLEY AND HEPBURN<br />
CLASSICAL DUO<br />
4 August, 10am - 2pm<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Town Centre<br />
Foley & Hepburn are a male vocal duo - Jack<br />
Foley a tenor from Durham and Franz Hepburn<br />
a bass from the Bahamas. Through the power<br />
of music they hope to uplift and encourage<br />
people to work and live in harmony. This<br />
performance in <strong>Wrexham</strong> town centre is in aid<br />
of Hope House Children’s Hospice.<br />
Free event. Donations to Hope House<br />
Children’s Hospice welcome. i John Matthews<br />
(Hope House representative), 01978 842732<br />
FOLEY & HEPBURN<br />
OPEN MIC NIGHTS @ THE<br />
GLASSHOUSE<br />
Every Saturday from 6 August, 8pm - 11pm<br />
The Glasshouse, Ebenezer Centre, Cefn Mawr<br />
Open Mic acoustic music evenings. Musicians<br />
must book in from 7.00pm - 7.30pm. Licensed<br />
bar. Any profits will help to fund our<br />
community arts programmes. www.dvcp.co.uk<br />
£2. Tickets from The Ebenezer Centre, Crane<br />
Street, Cefn Mawr, LL14 3NH, 01978 814990, or<br />
via our website www.dvcp.co.uk<br />
THE ZODIAC CLUB WREXHAM<br />
6 August, 5pm till late<br />
Fat Cat Café Bar, The Bus Station, Lord<br />
Street, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
To celebrate the presence of the National<br />
Eisteddfod of Wales in <strong>Wrexham</strong>, the Zodiac<br />
Club goes to the Fat Cat to spin out some fine<br />
summer tunes with a soulful mix of afro soul,<br />
northern soul, funk and reggae. Join DJs Craig<br />
Baugh, Bill Black and Mike Lloyd on the terrace.<br />
Free Entry. i 01978 266791, e-mail:<br />
wrexham@fatcatcafebars.co.uk<br />
NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA<br />
OF WALES<br />
10 August, 7.30pm - 9.30pm<br />
William Aston Hall, Glynd r University,<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Internationally-renowned conductor, Takuo<br />
Yuasa joins the NYOW for the summer to<br />
conduct an exciting programme:<br />
● From the Feather to the Mountain - by former<br />
NYOW member Hilary Tann<br />
● Tasso - Liszt’s evocative symphonic poem,<br />
inspired by the laments and triumphs of 16th<br />
century poet, Torquato Tasso<br />
● Prokofiev’s fantastic fifth symphony.<br />
£12 / £9 (concessions) / £6 (under 25s). Tickets<br />
from Glyndŵr University, 01978 293293 or via<br />
the website www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events<br />
MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY<br />
11 August, 11am - 4pm Families<br />
Chirk Castle<br />
Join the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and all<br />
their friends for an afternoon in Wonderland.<br />
Lots of fun for all the family including<br />
traditional games, trails and quizzes. Take part in<br />
the Fancy Dress Competition at 3pm.<br />
Normal admission charges apply.<br />
i 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk<br />
MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY<br />
CULTURE KID TREASURE HUNT<br />
12 August, 11am - 4pm Families<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Town Centre<br />
Come and join in all the fun of the Treasure<br />
Hunt. If you can solve all the clues you’ll find<br />
Culture Kid! There are some great prizes on<br />
offer for the winners. Treasure Hunt clue sheets<br />
will be available from <strong>Wrexham</strong> Tourist<br />
Information Centre, Queens Square, <strong>Wrexham</strong>,<br />
from Monday 1 August.<br />
i Please contact the <strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture<br />
Team on 01978 667320<br />
MUSIC IN THE PARK<br />
‘5 PAST 40’<br />
12 August, 7pm - 9pm<br />
The Bandstand, Bellevue Park, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
‘5 past 40’ play an electric mix featuring the<br />
songs of groups such as Pink Floyd, ELO and<br />
Stereophonics. Bring a picnic and something to<br />
sit on.<br />
Free event, all welcome, i 01978 264159 or<br />
email bellevue.park@wrexham.gov.uk<br />
VICTORIAN WEEKEND AT ERDDIG<br />
13 - 14 August, 11am - 5pm<br />
Erddig, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Come and see Erddig as it was in the 19th<br />
century. The annual Victorian Weekend is well<br />
established in the summer calendar, and this<br />
year visitors can expect some new attractions,<br />
along with the old favourites.<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig<br />
Normal admission charges apply.<br />
i from Erddig, 01978 353314<br />
NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF WALES<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
BEST-DRESSED WINDOW<br />
COMPETITION<br />
15 - 20 August<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Town Centre<br />
In partnership with The Leader, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Year of Culture is holding a ‘Best-dressed Window<br />
Competition’ for town centre shops, which will be<br />
judged by members of the public. Entrants will be<br />
asked to create a window display based around<br />
the theme of ‘Culture’ and will be supplied with a<br />
pair of <strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture Comedy / Tragedy<br />
masks to incorporate into the display. A number<br />
of competition windows will be featured in The<br />
Leader and there are some great prizes on offer<br />
for the winners.<br />
For information, or to request a Comedy / Tragedy<br />
Mask and entry details, please contact the<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture Team on 01978 667320<br />
DRAGON QUEST<br />
17 August, 11am - 4pm Families<br />
Chirk Castle<br />
Join the Dragons of Wye-Ten and their family of<br />
beautiful puppets. Shows throughout the day.<br />
Normal admission charges apply. i 01691<br />
777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk<br />
STREET ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL<br />
18 - 20 August<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Town Centre<br />
For three days in August, <strong>Wrexham</strong> town centre,<br />
in partnership with Heart FM and The Leader, will<br />
play host to scores of singers, musicians, jugglers,<br />
comedians and other street entertainers.<br />
Sixteen pitches have been identified throughout<br />
the town centre and entertainers will be given a<br />
badge and an identification number to be<br />
displayed during their performances. Members<br />
of the public will be able to vote on their<br />
favourite entertainer and the winner will secure<br />
performances at the <strong>Wrexham</strong> Christmas Lights<br />
Switch-on in December 2011 and at the<br />
Llangollen International Eisteddfod in July 2012.<br />
For further information, full terms and<br />
conditions, or to book a pitch and register for<br />
the competition, please contact the <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Year of Culture Team on 01978 667320<br />
FACES OF WREXHAM<br />
20 August, 11am - 6.30pm<br />
Eagles Meadow<br />
www.yearofculture.co.uk<br />
Come and be photographed as part of ‘Faces of<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong>’! We would like to document as<br />
many faces of <strong>Wrexham</strong> as possible for <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Year of Culture, so everyone is welcome to join<br />
in. All you have to do to be part of this exciting<br />
art project and exhibition is to come along to<br />
Eagles Meadow and smile! You could even be<br />
one of the five lucky winners of a free portrait<br />
session with Celynnen Photography.<br />
Free event. i ioan@celynnenphotography.co.uk<br />
01978 840283<br />
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MAGICK - THE LAST ROYAL WIZARD<br />
20 August, 12 noon and 3pm Families<br />
Llwyn Isaf, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Wales’ leading carnival arts group, SWICA,<br />
presents two 30-minute family shows featuring<br />
a cosmic carnival cast of scheming magicians,<br />
angelic spirits, shadowy demons, swashbuckling<br />
adventurers and Welsh Indian warriors. You can<br />
expect acts of magic, levitation and illusion, as<br />
well as flamboyant costumes, dance traditions<br />
from Brazil and Trinidad, accompanied by<br />
African song and drumming, samba reggae and<br />
joyous brass.<br />
Free event. i sf@swica.force9.co.uk, 02920 382094<br />
TRIBUTE TO ELVIS... IN CONCERT<br />
20 August, 7.30pm - 10pm<br />
Catrin Finch Centre, Glynd r University,<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
This show features two of the UK’s leading Elvis<br />
performers - Paul Molloy and Ricky Aron -<br />
backed by Europe’s No 1 Elvis backing band, Red<br />
Alert. Whether you’re a fan of the King’s early<br />
1950s/60s years, or the concert sounds of the<br />
70s, you’ll find that the show covers it all.<br />
£15. Tickets from Catrin Finch Centre booking<br />
office, 01978 293293<br />
TRIBUTE TO ELVIS<br />
HISTORY ALIVE!<br />
21 August, 12 noon - 4pm<br />
Bersham Ironworks<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong>’s annual living history festival at<br />
Bersham Ironworks will feature local Welsh<br />
medieval re-enactment group, ‘Age of the<br />
Princes’; a display of motorbikes, veteran, vintage<br />
and classic cars; family entertainers and lots more.<br />
£2 / £1.50 (concessions) / 50p (under 16s).<br />
Pay on the door. i 01978 318970<br />
MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY AT<br />
ERDDIG<br />
21 August, 11am - 5pm Families<br />
Erddig, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
<strong>Enjoy</strong> tea in the garden surrounded by lots of<br />
magic, trails and games. Rabbits, Cheshire Cats<br />
and Croquet abound!!!<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig<br />
Normal admission charges apply.<br />
i from Erddig, 01978 353314<br />
MAGICK - THE LAST ROYAL WIZARD<br />
NATIONAL GARDEN<br />
SCHEME OPEN DAY<br />
26 August, 11am - 4pm<br />
Erddig, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Guided walks with the gardeners.<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig<br />
Normal admission charges apply.<br />
No additional charge for joining the walks.<br />
i from Erddig, 01978 353314<br />
ROSSETT VILLAGE FESTIVAL<br />
27 August, 12 noon - 5pm<br />
Darland Sports Centre, Chester Road, Rossett<br />
A day when the people of Rossett , and anyone<br />
else who cares to join them, can get together to<br />
have fun and share in village life. There is<br />
something for all ages, tastes and interests - a<br />
horticultural show, art exhibition, classic car<br />
rally, dog show, children’s activities, tug-of-war,<br />
brass band, refreshments and lots more.<br />
£2. Pay at the gate. i 01244 571557<br />
THE ENCHANTED GARDEN<br />
29 - 30 August, 11am - 4pm Families<br />
Erddig, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
A truly magical weekend at the end of the summer.<br />
Come dressed as a fairy or a wizard and join in the<br />
fun workshops where you will be able to make<br />
fairy and pixie wings, magic wands, jewellery and<br />
druids crowns. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ erddig<br />
Normal admission charges, plus £3 workshop fee.<br />
i from Erddig, 01978 353314<br />
HISTORY ALIVE<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
THE ENCHANTED GARDEN<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT<br />
WREXHAM’S COUNTRY PARKS<br />
1 - 15 September, various locations<br />
The craft events are run as 30-minute<br />
workshops when visitor numbers are high.<br />
Unless otherwise specified, they are<br />
suitable for all ages. Children must be<br />
accompanied by an adult for all events.<br />
T MAWR - OLD MACDONALD DAY<br />
1 September, 1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Follow the farm animal trail, make a badge<br />
and enjoy a tractor ride.<br />
All inclusive tickets £2.50<br />
PONCIAU BANKS - COMMUNITY FUN<br />
DAY<br />
1 and 10 September, 1.00pm - 5.00pm<br />
Join this family fun day supported by the<br />
Friends of Ponciau Banks.<br />
Free event<br />
ALYN WATERS - BAT WALK<br />
15 September, starts at 7.30pm prompt<br />
Join <strong>Wrexham</strong>’s biodiversity officer for a<br />
night-time walk to look and listen for bats.<br />
Please bring a torch.<br />
Free event. Booking Essential<br />
i 01978i 752772 or 01978 822780<br />
Photo by Mike Fudge
MICHAEL BURKS BAND IN<br />
CONCERT @ OVERTON-ON-DEE<br />
VILLAGE HALL<br />
2 September, 9pm - 11pm<br />
Overton-on-Dee Village Hall<br />
American Michael Burks, one of the top blues<br />
guitarists in the world, was a sell out at his first<br />
British club gig in Overton last year. He will<br />
bring his full American band with him and,<br />
whilst there will be 250 fans at Overton, he<br />
regularly plays to audiences of 20,000 plus. This<br />
is one of the biggest gigs in north Wales this<br />
year. Doors open 8pm.<br />
£15. Tickets from 01948 770215,<br />
www.hookerblues.co.uk, or from the corner<br />
shop in Overton-on-Dee.<br />
MICHAEL BURKS<br />
AN EVENING WITH THE LONDON<br />
WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR<br />
3 September, 7.30pm - 10pm<br />
William Aston Hall, Glynd r University<br />
In this, the third in a series of Choral Events, we<br />
welcome one of the most famous choirs in the<br />
World - The London Welsh Male Voice Choir.<br />
The programme will include a variety of choral<br />
pieces sung in both Welsh and English. All<br />
proceeds to <strong>Wrexham</strong> Rotary Club. Doors open<br />
at 6.45pm.<br />
£12 / £8 (concessions). Tickets from: The Box<br />
Office, Glyndŵr University, Mold Road,<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong>, LL11 2AW, 01978 293293, or email<br />
boxoffice@glyndwr.ac.uk. www.glyndwr.ac.uk<br />
THE LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR<br />
ART EXHIBITION<br />
9 - 19 September, 11am - 4pm<br />
St Dunawd’s Church, Bangor is y Coed<br />
Art exhibition by <strong>Wrexham</strong> Artists, featuring<br />
local scenes, flowers, seascapes and more.<br />
Free event, all welcome. i 01978 844360<br />
THE CRUSADERS<br />
IT’S DELOVELY - COLE PORTER<br />
9-10 September and 16-17 September, 7.30pm<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Musical Theatre, Riverside Studio<br />
Theatre, Salop Road, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
A compilation of music from various Cole Porter<br />
shows including ‘High Society’, ‘Kiss Me Kate’<br />
and ’Anything Goes’. www.wmts.co.uk<br />
£8. For tickets please call 01978 356094 / 261148<br />
SCARECROW FESTIVAL<br />
Harvest Celebrations at<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong>’s World Heritage Site<br />
11 September, 1pm – 5pm<br />
Trevor Basin<br />
Come and help us to scare the crows at Trevor<br />
Basin! Make a traditional scarecrow yourself<br />
and enter the competition, or just come and<br />
have a look. Lots of fun for all the family with<br />
activities, stalls, fairground rides, face-painting,<br />
boat rides across the Aqueduct and lots more.<br />
For an entry form for the competition or an<br />
application form for a stall, contact the<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture team on<br />
01978 667320 or glen.lloyd@wrexham.gov.uk<br />
BILL BASEY BIG BAND CONCERT<br />
12 September, 8.30pm - 10.30pm<br />
The Club House (ex BICC), Oak Road,<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Industrial Estate, LL13 9RG<br />
A concert of big band music from the 1930s -<br />
1960s, in the style of Glen Miller, Count Basie,<br />
Benny Goodman and others of their ilk.<br />
£3. Pay on the door. i 01978 751487 (Bill Basey),<br />
01978 662266 (Club House)<br />
LIVING THE HISTORY<br />
An evening with medieval novelist<br />
Elizabeth Chadwick<br />
14 September, 7pm<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Library<br />
Author of First Knight (and of the script of the<br />
film featuring Sean Connery and Richard Gere),<br />
winner of the Betty Trask award, the 2011<br />
Historical Novel Prize and shortlisted 5 times for<br />
the Romantic Novelists Association Award,<br />
Elizabeth Chadwick has written 20 popular<br />
historical novels. Her latest, ‘Lady of the English’,<br />
was published earlier this year. She is renowned<br />
for being able to transport readers to another<br />
time and place - come and find out why.<br />
£4 / £3 (concessions). Tickets from Oriel<br />
Wrecsam, 01978 292093<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
THE CRUSADERS’ END OF<br />
SEASON BALL<br />
17 September, 7pm till late<br />
Ramada, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
The Crusaders would like to welcome fans,<br />
friends, families, local businesses and all who<br />
support them, to celebrate the end of what has<br />
been an extraordinary 2011 season in Super<br />
League. Join them for a night to remember at<br />
the Ramada Plaza hotel in <strong>Wrexham</strong>, with great<br />
food, great fun and great friends. Crusaders<br />
squad members will be in attendance and<br />
presentations will be made to the players by the<br />
Crusaders’ Supporters Club. Dress code: black tie.<br />
Ticket price to be confirmed. Tickets from<br />
Crusaders, The Racecourse Ground, Mold Rd,<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong>, LL11 2AH, 0844 2723232.<br />
www.crusadersrfl.com<br />
ELIZABETH CHADWICK<br />
www.yearofculture.co.uk<br />
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WREXHAM FASHION WEEK<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Fashion Week will showcase the very best of what’s on offer from<br />
local retailers and with thoughts starting to turn to chillier days and the<br />
approaching festive season, what better opportunity to get some inspiration for<br />
your winter wardrobe!<br />
Fashion shows on the cat walks at Eagles Meadow and Queens Square, ‘Future<br />
Stars Show’ featuring local designers and the work of talented students,<br />
demonstrations by hair and beauty salons, special offers, discounts,<br />
competitions and lots more.<br />
OPENING EVENT<br />
FASHION ON THE MOVE!<br />
17 September, 11am - 4pm<br />
Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre,<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
To celebrate the launch of <strong>Wrexham</strong> Fashion<br />
Week, join us at Eagles Meadow for a fashion<br />
extravaganza!<br />
Roaming fashion shows will take place<br />
throughout the day, as professional models<br />
strut their way through Eagles Meadow,<br />
presenting the latest Autumn / Winter trends<br />
from a selection of retailers - Debenhams,<br />
M&S, Next, Dorothy Perkins, Bank, Wallis,<br />
Burtons and lots more. A style expert will be<br />
on hand to offer fashion hints and tips and to<br />
talk you through the season’s ‘must have’<br />
pieces for women, children and men.<br />
Free event, all welcome.<br />
i www.eagles-meadow.co.uk<br />
FASHION ON THE MOVE!<br />
GRAND FINALE<br />
QUEENS SQUARE FASHION<br />
SHOWCASE<br />
24 September, 11am – 4pm<br />
Queens Square, <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Cat walk shows throughout<br />
the day featuring<br />
independent and national<br />
fashion retailers from<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> town centre. Hair<br />
and beauty demonstrations<br />
by some of <strong>Wrexham</strong>’s finest<br />
salons.<br />
For information on <strong>Wrexham</strong><br />
Fashion Week events, see<br />
local press,<br />
www.yearofculture.co.uk<br />
and special promotional<br />
leaflets nearer the time.<br />
i <strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture<br />
Team, 01978 667320<br />
16 Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
17 - 24 September<br />
FUTURE STARS SHOW<br />
Date and venue to be<br />
confirmed<br />
A special<br />
show<br />
where local designers<br />
and fashion students will<br />
showcase their work.<br />
An invitation only event<br />
aimed at fashion buyers.
MINERA LEAD MINES - OPEN<br />
WEEKEND<br />
17 and 18 September, 10am - 3pm<br />
Minera Lead Mines, Minera Families<br />
An ‘Open Doors’ event where you can discover<br />
the story of the lead miners of Minera, the<br />
village which takes its name from the valuable<br />
ore deposits above which it stands. Try your<br />
hand at panning for ‘lead’ and enjoy the great<br />
views from the Engine House. Guided tour of<br />
archaeological remains starts at 11am each day.<br />
Free event, donations welcome. i 01978 318970<br />
RUSSELL KANE - MANSCAPING<br />
21 September, 8pm<br />
William Aston Hall, Glynd r University<br />
Join Russell Kane, Fosters Comedy Award<br />
Winner and star of loads of stuff on telly, as he<br />
mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of<br />
masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his<br />
chest fur - you watch and laugh!<br />
£17.50. Tickets from Catrin Finch Centre,<br />
Glyndŵr University, 01978 293293,<br />
www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events<br />
RUSSELL KANE<br />
SIGURD THE DRAGON-SLAYER<br />
22 & 23 September, 7pm - 11pm<br />
The Glasshouse, Ebenezer Centre, Cefn<br />
Mawr<br />
A dramatisation of the famous thirteenthcentury<br />
Icelandic Saga of the Volsungs, one of<br />
the greatest early Scandinavian mythiclegendary<br />
tales, retold in a riveting one-man<br />
show packed with heroes, warring tribal kings,<br />
gods, love, a ferocious dragon and an immense<br />
treasure trove. Any profits will help to fund<br />
community arts programmes. www.dvcp.co.uk<br />
£4.00 / £3.00 (concessions). Tickets from The<br />
Ebenezer Centre, Crane Street, Cefn Mawr, LL14<br />
3NH, 01978 814990, or via our website<br />
www.dvcp.co.uk<br />
MINERA LEAD MINES<br />
THE PRODUCERS IN CONCERT<br />
23 September, 9pm - 11pm<br />
Worthenbury Village Hall<br />
Leading blues band, ‘The Producers’ is playing at<br />
Worthenbury as part of the UK tour to promote<br />
the new CD. This is the group’s first club gig in<br />
the area since the band folded in 2002, so it is<br />
expected to create much interest amongst local<br />
blues fans. Doors open at 8pm.<br />
£12. Tickets from 01948 770215, or<br />
www.hookerblues.co.uk<br />
THE PRODUCERS<br />
TOWERS AND TRUNCHEONS<br />
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
www.yearofculture.co.uk<br />
TOWERS AND TRUNCHEONS<br />
24 September, 11am<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> Museum and Archives,<br />
Regent Street, <strong>Wrexham</strong> Families<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> museum is located in the town’s former<br />
police station, court house and militia barracks.<br />
Find out more in an action-packed tour of the<br />
building’s nooks and crannies. Who knows what<br />
might be lurking there? An ‘Open Door’s’ event<br />
Free event. Donations welcome.<br />
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CUTLASSES AND CONSTABLES:<br />
A TOUR OF COUNTY BUILDINGS<br />
24 September, 12 noon<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> Museum and Archives,<br />
Regent Street, <strong>Wrexham</strong> Families<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Museum is located in one of the<br />
town’s most historic buildings. Previous<br />
occupants include the county militia, the police<br />
and magistrates. Find out more in our unique<br />
guided tour. An ‘Open Doors’ event.<br />
Free event. Donations welcome.<br />
i 01978 297460<br />
CUTLASSES AND CONSTABLES<br />
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<strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture 2011<br />
17TH CENTURY WEEKEND<br />
PREPARING FOR THE WAR<br />
24 and 25 September, 11am - 4pm<br />
Chirk Castle Families<br />
See the Castle household as they prepare<br />
themselves for Civil War. Who do you support -<br />
King or Parliament? Join Sir Thomas<br />
Myddelton’s tenants as they drill with pike and<br />
musket and see the gentry dine in the Great<br />
Hall. Experience the sights and sounds of 17th<br />
Century life in the Living History Camp.<br />
Normal admission charges apply. i 01691<br />
777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk<br />
ETAPE CYMRU<br />
Wales’ very own answer to the ‘Tour de France’ is<br />
taking place on 9 October, 8am - 6pm. Are you up<br />
for the challenge? Sign up now!<br />
K-Extreme Ltd are proud to launch Etape Cymru, only the<br />
second fully closed road event to be held within the UK.<br />
The course covers 100 miles with a total ascent of 6191ft.<br />
It starts and finishes in <strong>Wrexham</strong> and passes through the<br />
stunning scenery of the Clwydian Range, taking in several<br />
well known climbs:<br />
● Horseshoe Pass ● The Shelf ● The Garth ● Worlds End<br />
Etape Cymru is organised in partnership with British<br />
Cycling and has the full support of <strong>Wrexham</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Borough</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, Denbighshire <strong>Council</strong>, Welsh<br />
Government and North Wales Tourism<br />
Entry Fee: £65, existing British Cycle Members £53<br />
All entrants will receive a goodie bag (including a gilet RRP.£20)<br />
and free British Cycling Ride membership (worth £24).<br />
Entry for Etape Cymru, must be registered<br />
on-line at www.etape-cymru.co.uk by 16th<br />
August, 2011<br />
Please Note : - Etape Cymru is not a race, but a Challenge! This<br />
is a K-Extreme event as part of <strong>Wrexham</strong> Year of Culture 2011<br />
DATHLU CYHOEDDI ATSAIN Y TONNAU<br />
GAN JOHN GWYNNE, WRECSAM<br />
28 September, 7pm<br />
<strong>Wrexham</strong> Library<br />
An evening which celebrates the publication of<br />
the second crime novel by <strong>Wrexham</strong> novelist,<br />
John Gwynne, a detective novel in which both<br />
old and new enemies threaten family life.<br />
Free event. i <strong>Wrexham</strong> Library, 01978 292620<br />
MAX BOYCE<br />
17TH CENTURY WEEKEND MAX BOYCE<br />
30 September, 8.00pm<br />
William Aston Hall, Glynd r University<br />
There probably isn’t a single household in Wales<br />
which hasn’t heard of Max Boyce! His albums<br />
have sold in their millions, he has been awarded<br />
six gold discs and an MBE and has toured the<br />
world, playing concerts in Dubai, South Africa,<br />
Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, New Zealand,<br />
Australia, Canada and even the Falkland<br />
Islands, where he entertained British troops.<br />
£21. Tickets from Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndŵr<br />
University, 01978 293293,<br />
www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events JOHN GWYNNE<br />
18 Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow<br />
www.yearofculture.co.uk