Inspire Create Enjoy - Wrexham County Borough Council

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Wrexham Year of Culture 2011
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
canolfanargraffu@yale-wrexham.ac.uk
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.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig
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.
Normal admission charges apply. i 01691
777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk
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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
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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
MUSIC IN THE PARK
ONE WAY TRAFFIC
22 July, 7pm - 9pm
The Bandstand, Bellevue Park, Wrexham
Local group, ‘One Way Traffic’, presents an
evening of popular covers from a range of
artists. Bring a picnic and something to sit on.
Free event, all welcome, i 01978 264159 or
email bellevue.park@wrexham.gov.uk
THE VOYAGES OF CAPTAIN COOK
22 July, 7.30pm
The Glasshouse, Ebenezer Centre, Cefn Mawr
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!
£1.75 per child
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