Inspire Create Enjoy - Wrexham County Borough Council

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Wrexham Year of Culture 2011
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,
Wrexham
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!
21 August, 12 noon - 4pm
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
21 August, 11am - 5pm Families
Erddig, Wrexham
Enjoy tea in the garden surrounded by lots of
magic, trails and games. Rabbits, Cheshire Cats
and Croquet abound!!!
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig
Normal admission charges apply.
i from Erddig, 01978 353314
MAGICK - THE LAST ROYAL WIZARD
NATIONAL GARDEN
SCHEME OPEN DAY
26 August, 11am - 4pm
Erddig, Wrexham
Guided walks with the gardeners.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig
Normal admission charges apply.
No additional charge for joining the walks.
i from Erddig, 01978 353314
ROSSETT VILLAGE FESTIVAL
27 August, 12 noon - 5pm
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
Erddig, Wrexham
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
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
THE ENCHANTED GARDEN
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT
WREXHAM’S COUNTRY PARKS
1 - 15 September, 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.
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