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I can’t bring myself to look at the River Alyn as I go past these days. There’s always that helpless feeling of seeing the river rising dangerously high and not being able to do anything about it. Mind you, so far so good compared to St Asaph and other places across the country. Keep your fingers crossed!

And what a bit of pre-Christmas excitement with the arrival of the ‘One Show’ at Marford Quarry. So that’s twice this year we’ve locally made mainstream TV; Rossett on the ITV news with the flooding of the Alyn a few months ago and Marford Quarry the other week. Not bad for our small villages!

Blimey - December already. Here we go again! Mind you, at least I’m thinking about Christmas and have bought two presents so far - that’s a good start for me. According to the people I speak to, no-one is quite getting into the festive spirit just yet, and I think we’re all going to be a bit last minute with the whole Christmas thing this year. I’m sure this has all recently changed with November pay day having just been and gone, and the realisation that we have just under three weeks to go until Christmas!

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continuation of the phone hacking scandal, Lance Armstrong, Jimmy Savile, the outcome of Hillsborough, continued losses of our own army abroad, to name but a few things that stick in my mind. Not a year that will be forgotten in a hurry. And if that wasn’t enough, a tough old year economically as businesses close or struggle, banks continue to keep a tight rein on their money, and we’re still feeling the pinch on our spare cash with increased costs of utility bills and petrol in the main. And I just thought it was me!

Never mind all that, we’ll all hopefully get a little time off for Christmas, which we can spend with our families and share some quality time with them, exchange gifts and be grateful for what we do have, and that will be priceless. Our local police have sensibly reminded us how to stay on our guard at this time of year when crime can be more of a risk, but still enjoy ourselves and not have the festivities spoilt.

Mind you, did I just hear that we’re in for the worst winter in over a 100 years! I hope not, winter never fills me with joy!

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Every few years the failure of north Europe‘s berry crop forces a mass irruption of Waxwings to seek refuge in the British Isles. The last time this occurred on a large scale was in winter 2004/5. Before the end of October this year newly arrived Waxwings had turned up on the east coast. The movement has since grown and spread south and west. The first flock located in our area was in Connah’s Quay with further groups subsequently found in Llandudno, Denbigh, Ruthin and, on 19th November, more than 200 feasting on berries near Wrexham Hospital.. No doubt, as winter progresses, there will be plenty more. Supermarket car parks, orchards and gardens with a variety of fruit trees and berry-bearing shrubs are all likely sites.

Waxwings are about the same size as Starlings. They have long crests, silky pinkish brown plumage, grey rumps, chestnut-coloured vents and yellow tipped tails. The distinctive features that give them their name are bright red tips to the secondary wing feathers which look as if they have been dipped in sealing wax. This description might conjure up a vision of some weird creature made up of spare parts from other birds but the real article is sleek and elegant. The flight silhouette resembles a tiny fighter aircraft but while feeding Waxwings often assume strange contorted positions as they change shape while straining to pick and swallow berries.

The anatomical feature enabling birds to contort themselves into odd shapes is a greater number of neck vertebrae than any other warm-blooded creature. This enables owls, for example, to face backwards. Giraffes with the longest necks of all animals have only 7 neck vertebrae, the same as human beings. Some swan species, however, have as many as 25. The accompanying photograph of a preening Whooper Swan (another winter visitor to the U.K.) shows just how flexible their necks can be. The well-watched Ross’s Goose, a popular long-necked local, seems to be well settled at Gresford Flash in company with over 400 Greylags, around 100 Canadas and a Barnacle Goose.

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MAES Y PANT / HOLLOWFIELD What a wonderful turnout in November when the BBC’s “The One Show” came to see us, planting hundreds of trees. I was really impressed to see so many young helpers from All Saints and the Rofft Schools, from Darland School, Yale College and Glyndwr University, Scouts, Guides and Brownies as well as smaller tree planters from the Playgroups. A stalwart band of volunteers had been slowly preparing areas for planting, working most weekends beforehand, but the hundreds of people who came on 21st November cleared large spaces so quickly that we were able to plant all 420 trees which the Woodland Trust had given us.My thanks must also go to all of the adults who came as parents, teachers or helpers throughout the day. Members of Gresford Community Council planted a special oak tree in another part of the wood.The main paths had been laid but the heavy rains made some places heavy going. However, we didn’t find any wellies still stuck in the mud the next day. What we did find was hundreds of trees with labels attached, marked with the names of young residents of Marford and Gresford. We really showed all the people sitting at home in front of their televisions what Marford and Gresford can achieve when hundreds of us get together!However, we still have more work to do and anyone who wants to help should check on the Maes y Pant website. We will need to raise money to continue the work, as many of the grants have to be supported by funds we must collect locally. Some people have already sponsored benches, but further ideas and donations would be welcome.PEDESTRIAN CROSSING A number of you have told me about cars that fail to stop

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at the crossing near the top of Marford Hill. I would like to tell the police and the Council how many near misses have occurred. So please send me an email if a vehicle has failed to stop for you recently and if you can, tell me the date and which way the vehicle was going. A dangerous incident should be reported to the police on 101.ROAD & PAVEMENT RESURFACINGI am pleased to see that the resurfacing of Willow Drive has been completed. It always seems a long time from when you first ask for a road to be improved until it is finished. But it is likely that some potholes will appear now that the bad weather is here.MARFORD & GRESFORD LUNCHEON CLUB The Luncheon Club holds its special Christmas lunch, which I know we will all enjoy, at Marford Community Centre at 12.30pm on 11th December. We then have a break until January. Please book a lunch or confirm dates with Beryl Blackmore on 01978 855691.The improvements to the kitchen and ladies’ toilets at the Community Centre have been finished and some repairs completed outside.Happy Christmas to you all. As your Councillor in the Marford and Hoseley area, I look forward to hearing from you by phone, by email, in writing or in person and I hope you all have the New Year you would wish for.

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Rossett, Marford & Gresford local policing team Christmas messageAs we are well aware, Christmas will soon be upon us and because it’s such busy time of year, we would like to remind you to take a few simple steps to prevent becoming a victim of crime.Personal Safety: Only carry small amounts of cash. Always make sure your purse/wallet is in a secure place.A lot of people will be attending Christmas parties or just going out to celebrate this festive season. Always remember to let people know where you are going and what times to expect you back.Home Security:Make sure all doors and windows are locked when you are not home; this also includes garages and sheds.Use timer switches to turn your lights on when you are not home, especially during these dark nights.If you are going away over the Bank Holiday, make sure your home looks occupied. Don’t leave your curtains drawn in the daytime; ask trusted neighbours, friends or family to look after your home, taking in mail, newspapers etc. Make sure all doors and windows are locked and alarms are set.

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Never leave on show, where people can see them through your windows, valuable items such as Christmas presents, laptops, DVD players etc.Never open the door to Cold Callers; if you have a door chain put it on first. Always ask for ID if callers claim to be from a public/private sector organisation. In the New Year, the Local Policing Team and Wrexham Community Safety Partnership are organising a ‘bicycle marking scheme’ for local residents. The event will take place at the Marford Community Centre. Please look out for posters around the villages and on notice boards for dates, times and more information. Please may we from your Local Policing Team here at Gresford Police Station take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

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Earlier this month, the Trustees held their usual monthly meeting to discuss the various matters concerning the Trust. Under discussion were topics as pleasing as our snooker and cricket results, together with the more unpleasant business of dealing with occasional dog fouling on the playing fields. Fortunately, the dog owners who allow this are few and far between and most residents of Marford and Gresford respect our request to keep their dog on a lead as a very sensible safety precaution.Other rather more gratifying subjects under discussion were our electricity bill savings since the installation of the solar panels – indeed these are creating an income for the Trust. The Trustees have agreed to help with the checks regarding risk assessment and building maintenance, which keep us all safe. We have been successful in obtaining a grant of over two thousand pounds for partial re-glazing of the Recreational Hall windows – a very welcome development.The Gresford Trust and its many volunteers do a wonderful job in keeping our youngsters fit and healthy! The cricket winter programme continues with the under 10s and under 14s in the Wrexham mid-week league, and the snooker players are progressing well with the A team 1st and the B team 3rd in their respective leagues.For our older members, there was a Christmas cake decorating demonstration at the November meeting of the Women’s Institute and their membership is growing.

Our representative from the Royal British Legion reported that the secretary and chairman are retiring this year. They have 180 members, many of whom took part in this year’s remembrance parade. The craft group is doing very well and the Methodist church will be holding a Carol Service on Saturday 15th December. It is good to report that all our groups are doing well but their success depends upon everyone’s continuing support.

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Well, it is almost Christmas. I have been dropping hints to Himself like mad. It appears that the must-have for this year is either an IPad or a Tablet. I thought I would make some discrete enquiries and rang my Vetinary Consultant to ask how much their 3g-enabled tablets cost. They appeared not to know what I was talking about (some humans are so technologically unaware). Talking of Himself he went off on his holidays and instead of taking me to my Auntie Avril on the Wirral as usual, I was placed in holiday accommodation. Of course, I insisted on 5 star and ensuite accommodation complete with personal radio, tuned to Classic FM. I have to say that the staff were excellent, pandering to my every need and the other guests were appropriately deferential. When I was later collected, I overheard the proprietor refer to me as a classic Alpha Male; it was very obvious that she recognised class and breeding.I did spend a day out with Auntie Avril and Himself. Once again it was a trip to Anglesey - oops, I have to call it Ynys Mon. As usual we spent most of the day wandering around graveyards looking for long-dead relatives. I really cannot

understand this fixation; it is obvious that Himself lacks the standards of breeding shown by myself. After all, my family tree is written on parchment, mostly in red ink to denote championship stock. Ah well, I suppose I have to humour him. There was one good thing about the trip; we visited the Marquis of Anglesey’s Column. It is an absolutely perfect edifice for raising one’s leg on. My only thought was whether it should be called the Marquis of Ynys Môn’s column. Oh yes, I also went to that station with the funny name. I think it was called Llanfair PG Tips - strange though, there was no sign of a tea shop. Interestingly there was a huge Outlet Mall there which of course was run by a Scottish Company with tartans everywhere. I was asked to pose for a photograph at the entrance; no doubt it will be used in publicity material. I couldn’t resist running around saying “Och aye the noo” and singing Flower of Scotland. Well I didn’t actually sing – (gentlemen of refinement behave with decorum) but the thought did cross my mind.

Ah well, back to reality and Christmas, so to all my canine friends and admirers and their kind owners, Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda.

Douglas xxxx

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People in Wrexham who are looking to return empty properties back into use can now apply for financial help thanks to a new scheme.The Houses into Homes scheme has made over £435,800 available to people across the county borough in a bid to provide people with much needed homes. The Welsh Government scheme provides interest free loans to enable the renovation, improvement and conversion of empty properties for use as residential accommodation. Once completed the properties can be either sold on the open market or let.Eligible properties must have been empty for six months or more. Single units of accommodation can receive a loan of up to a maximum of £25,000, with a maximum loan of £150,000 available per applicant.Cllr Mark Pritchard, Lead Member for Housing and Planning said:“We welcome this initiative by the Welsh Government and encourage people to

come forward and apply for the grant which will help turn currently empty homes in Wrexham into affordable housing for those currently looking to rent or buy. Huw Lewis AM, Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage“Empty homes are, quite simply, a wasted resource. There are approximately 20,000 long term empty properties across Wales, depriving people of a much needed home and blighting the community.“Providing good quality, affordable homes for people is a priority across Wales and we have been exploring a number of ways to help us meet the growing demand. We hope the Houses into Homes scheme will encourage landlords, home owners and developers to come forward and turn empty properties into homes.”For more information about Homes into Houses scheme, please contact Siôn Wynne, Housing Partnership Officer, 01978 315 587 or email [email protected]

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Have a happy Christmas and a safe and peaceful New Year.

Dessert� YOUR PROPERTY �

CASH CARRIED IN HANDBAG/WALLETDo not carry large amounts of cash.

DEBIT/CREDIT CARDNever carry your debit/credit card with your pin number.

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CoffeePASSING ON STOLEN GOODS

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Main course� YOUR HOUSE �

DOORS AND WINDOWS NOT SECUREDEnsure all doors and windows are locked.

PRESENTS DISPLAYED UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREEPresents should be kept out of view.

THE UNOCCUPIED LOOKGoing on holiday? Consider using automatic lights, cancel milk and papers and

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That’s it. It’s happened. I have finally turned into my mother – where did that year go to?

No sooner than the tree had gone and the tinsel had been packed away it seemed like we were already watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics, whilst in reality we were all waiting and waiting and waiting for the summer that never arrived!

We hope that all of our readers have had an enjoyable, safe and successful 2012 and as usual will finish with some completely irrelevant year end thoughts with no guarantee at all of any accuracy!

Ponder these:

• 90% of us will buy our pets Christmas presents.

• The only word in the English language with 3 consecutive double letters is “Bookkeeper” – who said accountancy was boring?

• 21 acres of pizza is eaten every day in the USA.

• The experts on life expectancy are very confident that the first person who will live to be 150 has already been born. (Unless they eat all of the above pizza).

• Parker Brothers print more money every

year for their ‘Monopoly Game’ than the

US and UK Treasury combined.

• ‘Typewriter’ is the longest word in the

English language that can be typed on

one line of a standard keyboard.

To finish with a couple of quotes, the first

one to consider as you do your Christmas

shopping from Oscar Wilde who said “A

bargain is something you can’t use at a

price you can’t resist’.

And lastly on the subject of money and

wealth from John Paul Getty (who was

worth a pound or two) who famously said

“My formula for success is rise early, work

late and strike oil”

We do hope you will continue to read

our more serious financial articles in

Essentiallyours and look forward to hearing

from more readers in 2013.

May we wish all of our readers a happy,

safe and prosperous Christmas and New

Year.

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Flower Garden - Prune roses down tall-growing bush roses by about a half to help prevent wind-rock loosening and damaging their roots and shorten all the branches on standard roses. Plant bare-rooted rose bushes this month.

Shrubs - December is a good time to move evergreens and large shrubs that have outgrown their current position. Try to lift them with as large a rootball as possible and tie them to stakes for extra stability.

Cuttings - Take hardwood cuttings now from a wide range of shrubs.

Winter care - As cold nights bring the final leaves tumbling from the trees, rake lawns, sweep paths and patios, and pick up leaves from borders and rock gardens, where their soggy mass can smother tender alpines. Leaves also provide shelter for slugs and snails, so clear them up without delay, taking care not to disturb any nesting hedgehogs.

Water features - Removing pumps and filters from ponds and water features helps prevent them being damaged by freezing water during the winter. Keep ponds covered with netting to prevent fallen leaves blowing in.

Dividing perennials - If conditions are

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Soil conditioning - Where areas have been cleared, start digging over and conditioning the soil. It is worth carrying out a soil test now to check its acidity or alkalinity level (pH). Most plants grow best in a neutral soil, so make adjustments if necessary by applying a lime dressing to very acid soils, or sulphur chips to alkaline ones.

Planting shrubs - If the weather conditions remain dry, continue planting evergreen shrubs, conifers and hedging. Even when it’s cold, soil still retains a little heat, especially deeper down, which encourages root growth and helps plants get established. Always take time to prepare the soil well when you are planting long-lived shrubs. Be generous with the compost that you dig in to improve the soil.

Repairs - Repair fences, trellises and wooden features. Once annual climbers have died away and perennial ones have lost their leaves, treat timber with wood colour or preservative. Replace loose posts and those rotting at the base before they collapse and cause greater damage.

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LIGHTING There have been significant problems with footway lighting in Cromar and Waverley Crescent and Trevalyn Hall View. The lighting is owned by Rossett Community Council and Brian Doyle (the Clerk) and I have been pressing Scottish Power to deal with the matter urgently and effect a permanent repair.

The lighting in Llyndir Lane is currently out of action as a result of a major cable problem. The issue is complicated by the fact that one light is owned by the County and the other by the Community. I am awaiting a detailed estimate for the cost of the repair, but initial estimates indicate a cost up to £20,000. It may be possible to restore the light nearest to Chester Road but I do not believe that the cost is justified for the remaining light.

FLOODING This summer and autumn have seen our flood defences put to the test. In the main the new flood protection system at the Alyn and Gun Street has proved

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potential to cause serious blockages. I am concerned

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Ongoing is the flooding at the junction of Darland Lane and Gamford Lane, which also affects the gardens of some of the properties in Broadoaks. An additional problem is the ditch in Gamford Lane. I have held meetings with Dwr Cymru and Council officials in order to try and resolve the problem.

POLICING I recently spent a Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday morning on patrol with North Wales Police in the centre of Wrexham. I was looking at the problems associated with late-night drinking and the concentration of drinking establishments in a small section of the town. I was impressed with the way in which the police are operating in very difficult circumstances. By being proactive, they are preventing crime and anti-social behaviour offences even before they occur. I hope to repeat the exercise with the rural policing team in the New Year. Overall, the crime figures across the County Borough continue to fall. I have also been actively involved in the issues of arson that have been occurring recently. Wrexham Council, North Wales Police and the Fire and Rescue service have all worked together to deal with this problem and to bring any perpetrators to justice.

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anyone else who has been drinking CONSEQUENCES OF DRINK DRIVINGIf you think you won’t get caught, then you’re wrong. Around 100,000 drivers are convicted every year for drink driving. You don’t have to be in a crash to be breath tested. The police can ask you to take a breath test if they suspect you have been drinking, or if you commit a traffic offence. THE MORNING AFTERIf you’ve been out drinking you may still be affected by alcohol the next day. Even though you may feel OK when you get up, you may be over the legal alcohol limit

or unfit to drive, and could still lose your licence. It’s impossible to get rid of alcohol any faster.

A shower, cup of coffee, or other ways of ‘sobering up’ will not help. It just takes time.

THERE ARE NO EXCUSES“I had a drink but it was at lunch time”Even a small drink at lunchtime can make you more sleepy and impair your driving.

“I feel fine to drive”Any amount of alcohol will affect your judgement.

“I’ve only had a couple”Even a single drink will affect your driving performance.

“I’ve had a meal”Alcohol just takes a little longer to get into your system, your driving will still be affected.

JUST TO BE SUREThere’s no fail safe guide as to how to stay under the legal alcohol limit or how much you can drink and still drive safely. The only safe option is not to drink if you plan to drive. Never offer a drink to someone else who is driving.

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Outstanding teaching staff and a unique learningenvironment combine to encourage and stretch youngminds, with a wide range of activities helping our studentsdiscover and explore their interests and talents. OurJunior boys and girls, aged 7-11, are helped to flourishand become ‘happy learners’ in small classes within theirown self-contained – and extremely well-appointed –school. Seniors, aged 11-18, enjoy a stimulating andchallenging programme which never stands still:developments this year include a new Sixth Form Centre,extension of international GCSEs programme and newacademic enrichment subjects. And they have over 130clubs and activities to choose from, too.

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BOYS & GIRLS, 7-16

Apricot sausagemeat stuffing

Jones Brothers Farm Shop, Stansty Lodge, Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 4YF

www.jonesfarmshop.co.uk • 01978 359 001

YOU’LL NEED250g pork sausagemeat125g bacon pieces, chopped and fried1 large onion, chopped and fried60g dried apricots, chopped2 sticks celery, thinly sliced100g brown breadcrumbs75g almonds2tblsp chopped parsley1 egg1tsp saltGround pepper

WHAT TO DO1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl

(by hand is best) 2. Stuff into the neck end of the turkey,

pushing as far under the skin over the breast as you can

3. Cook turkey as normal

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We have the most amazing selection of local, quality meat at the farm shop.We also have a wide variety of fruit, vegetables and bedding plants! Shop local. You know it makes sense.

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For more details see Website www.plassey.com or email [email protected]

FESTIVE FOOD & GIFT FAIRSat 8th & Sun 9th December - 10.30am to 4.30pm

TemptationsT: 07754 381 216

Lemon & Lime LingerieT: 01978 780002

Home & Gifts T: 07754 381 216

Kerry Anne Dodd (Contemporary Jeweller)T: 01978 780314

AccessoriesT: 01978 780779

Eyton FramersT: 01978 780411 (closed Wed)

The Plassey Hair StudioT: 01978 780389 or 01978 781187

The Plassey Beauty StudioT: 01978 781153

Positive LeapT: 07544 485 333

Phil Rees PhotographyT: 07969 390 369

Karan Foxley Floral DesignT: 07795 167382

Positive HypnotherapyT: 01978 357202

Plassey Personal TrainerT: 07900 985 625

The Plassey BreweryT: 07769 155 874

George the SmithyT: 01978 720840 or 07710 943 832

The Barn BoutiqueT: 01978 780601

Whizz Bang CakesT: 07708 936 979

Derwen ComputersT: 01978 780957

Acre House EquestrianT: 01978 781242

Cameo BridesT: 01978 781160

Plassey Garden CentreT: 07795 167 382

Plassey StoresT: 01978 780700

Country ChicT: 07986 285 004

Bronze Barn GalleryT: 01978 781600

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PLASSEY RETAIL AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS

The Plassey ShipponRestaurant

T: 01978 780905

The Stables Coffee Shop & Tea Garden

T: 01978 780704

Plassey Golf Course & Club House

T: 01978 780020

Open all year. Usual opening hours 10.30am - 5pm. Some businesses open Monday but please call us if making a special journey.

The Plassey Craft and Retail Centre, Eyton, Wrexham, LL13 0SP Tel: 01978 780277 www.plassey.com

Something for all the family!

Over 25 delightfully individual shops & craft workshops set aroundcharming Edwardian buildings, surrounded by panoramic views ofthe Dee Valley. Have lunch in our Coffee Shop, Tea Garden &Restaurant or take a stroll along our 2 miles of nature trail walks.

Meet TV celebrity Chef Brian Mellor along with other local Chefs who will be providing cookery demonstrations & competitions in our event marquee.

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TemptationsT: 07754 381 216

Lemon & Lime LingerieT: 01978 780002

Home & Gifts T: 07754 381 216

Kerry Anne Dodd (Contemporary Jeweller)T: 01978 780314

AccessoriesT: 01978 780779

Eyton FramersT: 01978 780411 (closed Wed)

The Plassey Hair StudioT: 01978 780389 or 01978 781187

The Plassey Beauty StudioT: 01978 781153

Positive LeapT: 07544 485 333

Phil Rees PhotographyT: 07969 390 369

Karan Foxley Floral DesignT: 07795 167382

Positive HypnotherapyT: 01978 357202

Plassey Personal TrainerT: 07900 985 625

The Plassey BreweryT: 07769 155 874

George the SmithyT: 01978 720840 or 07710 943 832

The Barn BoutiqueT: 01978 780601

Whizz Bang CakesT: 07708 936 979

Derwen ComputersT: 01978 780957

Acre House EquestrianT: 01978 781242

Cameo BridesT: 01978 781160

Plassey Garden CentreT: 07795 167 382

Plassey StoresT: 01978 780700

Country ChicT: 07986 285 004

Bronze Barn GalleryT: 01978 781600

TheRetail, Crafts & GreatFamily day out…

PLASSEY RETAIL AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS

The Plassey ShipponRestaurant

T: 01978 780905

The Stables Coffee Shop & Tea Garden

T: 01978 780704

Plassey Golf Course & Club House

T: 01978 780020

Open all year. Usual opening hours 10.30am - 5pm. Some businesses open Monday but please call us if making a special journey.

The Plassey Craft and Retail Centre, Eyton, Wrexham, LL13 0SP Tel: 01978 780277 www.plassey.com

Something for all the family!

Over 25 delightfully individual shops & craft workshops set aroundcharming Edwardian buildings, surrounded by panoramic views ofthe Dee Valley. Have lunch in our Coffee Shop, Tea Garden &Restaurant or take a stroll along our 2 miles of nature trail walks.

Meet TV celebrity Chef Brian Mellor along with other local Chefs who will be providing cookery demonstrations & competitions in our event marquee.

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Wrexham County Borough: It is our aim to safeguard the road user within the County Borough of Wrexham throughout the winter months.There are 10 priority precautionary gritting routes which covers 40% of the road network of 1140 km’s of County Borough maintained roads. The gritting routes are pre-determined utilising criteria such as height above sea level, road classification, road gradients and proximity to schools, bus routes, local industry and shopping areas which are likely to generate high volumes of traffic.Resources: Our objective is to ensure that rocksalt is spread on the highway before the formation of ice. To achieve this a dedicated workforce comprising of 40 qualified drivers operate a fleet of 14 gritting vehicles, which are based centrally within the street scene department. Gritting Operations may be undertaken from one of our three depots based at Chirk, Llay or Wrexham Industrial Estate and spread approximately 4,000 Tonnes of rocksalt onto the County Borough road network during an average winter.Rocksalt: The preferred de-icing material utilised by Wrexham County Borough Council is 6mm nominal size rocksalt, which is spread onto the road network at a rate of 10 - 15 grams/m2 prior to the development of frost and ice. This figure is increased to 40 grams/m2 during the onset of snow conditions. Rocksalt is mined from a non-renewable source and, in high concentration can be environmentally unfriendly and in certain situations can damage vegetation. It is therefore important that the material is only used when necessary and in the correct locations.To effectively remove ice from the road surface the rock salt requires the action of traffic, which assists in the process of breaking down the salt

granules into a saline solution. This rapidly melts the ice and prevents further ice forming for several hours.Salt Bins / Heaps: Salt bins/heaps are located in areas for the use of pedestrians and motorists to teat the public highway only. The council currently maintains in excess of 200 salt bins throughout the County Borough. Salt bins are provided in strategic locations that cannot be accessed by our main gritting vehicles but are subject to being individually assessed against criteria with includes,• Non Precautionary gritting routes• Location within the bounds of the public

highway• Benefit to road safety, i.e. areas with steep

inclines• Traffic volumes• Proximity to schools and locations of public

interestA pro forma to aid assessment is carried out for all new requests for salt bins in accordance with the agreed winter service policy. Community councils may purchase salt bins and rock salt from the council providing that any new salt bins are distinguishable from the Environment Department salt bins and approved location on the public highway.Supply of rocksalt to the public: During the winter months many requests are received from members of the public for this Authority to provide them with rocksalt for personal use. Unfortunately, our salt stock levels do not cater for random supplies outside of our controlled winter maintenance operations and therefore our policy to not supply rocksalt for personal use has been derived. This ensures that our resources are maintained for use by this Authority to provide the most efficient service to the general public.

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CALL STEVE 07720 315 885 • Evenings 01978 823 750

Replace your damaged, or old loose fitting fencing panels. Made to measure. All old fencing debris disposed of. Registered waste carrier

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GRESFORD METHODIST CHURCHThe Christmas Fair held at Gresford

Methodist Church raised approximately£1,400 for church funds.

This helps us maintain our building and witness in the local community.

Later in the month we hosted a concert in the church in aid of Nightingale House

Hospice in Wrexham. A tribute to the WI was given by Gill Tanner, assisted by Margaret Robbins who also read some of her own poetry. Refreshments were served at the end of the concert which raised

£240 in support of the hospice.Seasons greeting and Christmas blessings

from Gill TannerPenny asked me to thank all who had given to the

Poppy Appeal in Stonewalls and Burton Road.The amount collected was £54.62

Geoff would like to thank Rowan Foods football team manager Ian Leach for his help in organizing

the match and all the players for a great game of football with Rossett Vets winning 4-0, but more importantly raising some money for Hope House

Children’s Hospice

OFFICES FOR RENTBridge House Properties

Station Rd, RossettFor more info 01244 579 018

Dragonsong & friends DEBUT PERFORMANCE.

This all new community youth choir for Wrex-ham is performing for the first time on

Tuesday 11th December Central Station, Wrexham.

Supported by Three Mile Smile Tickets £3 7.30pm (Doors at 7pm)

The singers are all 12-18 years old and from local schools. They will be singing new arrangementsof modern current songs and deserve a packed house to show just how had they have worked.

Check out www.dragonsong.org.uk email [email protected] or

call 01978 861 700 and ask for Dragonsong ticket sales, or they will be on sale at

Central Station itself.

ROSSETT WIMeetings are held in the

Presbyterian Church Hall, Rossettat 7.30pm

The next meeting is on the 9th January

when Tracy Livingstone, Director of Nursing at

Nightingale House will give us a talk on some of the myths around hospice care

The competition is “My Favourite Mug”

New members are always welcome

A safer North WalesNORTH WALES POLICE

Don’t make your car cosy for criminals...

...cars ft una�ended warmup give o� a c ar message

Every winter, cars are stolen from driveways across North Wales

because owners leave them unattended, keys in the ignition, while

they warm up and the windscreens defrost.

Some victims nip inside for just a few seconds to collect a bag or

finish the last mouthful of coffee - but that’s all the time an

opportunist thief needs.

Insurance companies may not pay out for cars stolen in this way

and if your house keys are taken as well, you’re making your

home vulnerable.

FREEZE OUT CAR THIEVES ON FROSTY MORNINGS:• Clear windscreens with de-icer and a scraper• Sit in your vehicle while the heater de-mists the windscreen

If you see anyone acting suspiciously, call 101 or 0300 330 0101

and ask for your local police station.

If you see a crime being committed call 999.

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The BBC’s One Show came to the rescue of Maes-y-Pant on Wednesday November 21st. Maes-y-Pant had received 420 saplings and an oak from royal grounds, donated by the Woodland Trust, to plant on site, as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations this year. We had to clear a lot of ground to plant the saplings and despite many volunteers helping over 4 weekends we knew we had a lot to do. The BBC therefore chose our project as one that needed help and would show it as part of a regular Wednesday evening slot featuring worthy projects.A BBC film unit came to the site on Monday and 2 of the Maes-y-Pant Action Group (MyPAG) members, Sue Kelly and Trevor Britton, were interviewed by Mike Dilger. After getting plenty of material ‘in the can’, the film unit then focused on the village on Tuesday and interviewed Bryan Formstone, a local naturalist, Lisa from ‘L’s Kitchen and staff from Cutting Edge.On Wednesday the Outside Broadcast Unit arrived and we were down to serious business. We did have a setback as Mike Dilger had to return home because of a family emergency but Lucy Segal, a ‘veteran’ presenter of the show, came to the rescue. Groups of people, organised by the BBC show arrived during the day. The BBC

again took footage for the programme and prepared for the live broadcast at 7pm. During the day we estimate about 300 people turned up to help. Gresford Community Council members also visited to plant a ‘Jubilee Tree’. There was a great deal of interest and many turned up on a dark night in the woods when the show came live from Gresford just after 7pm and later, when the last trees were planted (we’d been planting the same tree and looking busy for 5 minutes) and the day’s work was done.Our thanks go to all of you who turned out to support us, unfortunately too numerous to mention here and to local artists Simon O’Rourke for the oak sculpture of a quarryman and Keith Evans for an impression of the mature trees planted. Some of you may have visited for the first time when the One Show came to town. If so, we hope you come back and walk round as there is continuing progress on the footpaths. See you there.

One Show to the rescue at Maes-y-Pant

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Christingle ServiceChrist Church Rossett

4.30pm • Sunday 9 DecAnd take home your own Christingle…

THANK YOUMaes-y-Pant Action Group (MyPAG) would like to thank all those who turned up to help and support our tree planting event.It was a tremendous turn out. A number of organised groups also helped out with land clearance and tree planting during the day from: The Rofft and All Saints Primary schools; Marford playgroup; Rofft TEMPS; Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts; Darland school; Yale College, Glyndwr and Bangor Universities; Groundworks; North Wales Wildlife Trust, Northern Marches Cymru; AVOW; Environment Wales; Keep Wales Tidy; a team of professionals from the Woodland Trust; local businesses: Gresford Spar, Cutting Edge, Lisa B’s ‘L’s Kitchen’ and Lawtons Plant Hire. Apologies to anyone we may have left out. Our thanks also go to local artists Simon O’Rourke for the impressive and evocative oak sculpture of a quarryman and Keith Evans for the oil painting of how the site may look in a few years time, when the trees will have matured.Since the event, Woodland Trust has told us that our project will be included in their ‘Royal Record’, which records important tree planting events during the Jubilee Year and will ultimately be presented to the Queen.Trevor Britton, Chairman, MyPAG

The PlasseyEVENTS & WORKSHOPS

IN DECEMBER

FESTIVE FOOD & GIFT FAIR 2012Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December

10.30am until 4.30pmFree Parking & Free Entry

Bring the family to meet Mr & Mrs Claus in their winter wonderland, take a ride on a Horse & Carriage, make Festive Crafts or enjoy a Traditional Fairground Ride. Masterchef of Great Britain Brian Mellor will be providing cookery demonstrations along with Anne

Reney Smith who will be demonstrating quick festive recipes from her Hi Tech Kitchen.

Local food producers & local craftsmen will be joining our resident craft workshops & retail shops to promote

and sell their various crafts & gifts in our event marquee throughout this magical weekend.

FESTIVE FLORISTRY WREATH WORKSHOP

Tuesday 13th November: 2pm until 4pm Join Christine at The Plassey for a enjoyable festive

wreath making workshop, learn how to design a festive floristry wreath for yourself or a friend - £10

per person. For more information and to book a place on this workshop please call Karan on 07795 167382

or email [email protected] entry & Parking, for more details call

01978 780277 or email [email protected]

CHURCH SERVICESSunday 23rd December 6pm

St Martins of Tours Traditional 9 Lessons & Carols

Christmas Eve 6pm Blesssing the crib - Rossett

Christmas Eve - Rossett Midnight Eucharist - 11.45pmChristmas Morning - Rossett

9.15am Song Eucharist

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Don’t forget!The sorting office in Wrexham now has a barrier controlled entry system. There is no vehicle access into the sorting office car parking area - other than for official vehicles and disabled drivers. If you get a red ‘while you were out’ card and want to pick your items you will have to find other areas to park.

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• Professional steam cleaning of freezers and fridges • Intensive cleaning and sanitising of washing machines,

dishwashers and tumble dryers • Microwave oven cleaning and sanitising

• Commercial ranges, salamanders and extraction hoods• Commercial contract work undertaken for pubs, schools,

nurseries, play barns, colleges and letting agents• Set prices including bulbs and filters

• Fully insured and also qualified through TAAOC

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Fully qualified Plumbing & Heating Engineer [Gas, Oil and LPG]

Repairs, servicing and installations •Bathrooms & Kitchens •

Heating/hot water systems •Central heating power flushing •

Landlord safety certificates •Phone for a free quote •

Loft & barn conversions Roofing • Pointing • Walling

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Following on from the success of her last three cook books Sandi Braithwaite has released a fourth book, ‘Just Christmas’, this time to raise money for Help for Heroes.Since she started writing her cook books, four years ago, Sandi has raised a considerable amount of money for charity. Sandi, of Rossett, is now hopeful that this latest book will achieve even more success.The book is once again being supported by Gary Rhodes, as were the previous books, and Gary has kindly given three of his favourite Christmas recipes in aid of this worthy charity. In addition Sandi has had some wonderful support from many businesses in the area including Aston Jones Wines, Wrexham who have matched wines with some of the recipes.The book is being sold at £9.99 and is available on line at entertainwithsandi.wordpress.com/book- Pursglove & Brown Chester, Holt Lodge Hotel Wrexham,

Hampton Veterinary Group Malpas, Jane Smellie Optician,Wrexham/Chester and many more of the sponsors in the book.

When asked how the project came about Sandi said: “I am a great believer in putting back what you get from life. I have been very lucky and this is a way for me, on a personal level, to help those who are less fortunate. I wanted to do this for Help for Heroes, on their Trauma side, as the mental side is something we don’t see and the help is greatly needed for these brave boys.”

Bryn Parry from Help for Heroes said: “We are so grateful for Sandi’s support. Also we would like to thank every one who has sponsored her to make this book such a success, including publisher Mike Evans and every one else involved. Without kind people like Sandi who are willing to give their time and skills to come up with ways to fundraise for us, we would not be able to continue our vital service”.

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Get your carpets & upholstery looking fresh and clean ready for Christmas

£10 OFF YOUR CLEAN On production of this advert valid until 10th December 2012

mailboxWell Done Canon WalkerI would like to congratulate Canon Walker on her wonderful tidying up project of the church and the 2 church yards during the past 12 months.The new tastefully designed notice board has put the church on the map, and the painting of the railings together with the new path to the burial ground are to be commended in her list of achievements.We should all be proud of our tidy church yards and grateful to Canon Walker for the new Rossett church she has worked so hard for. David Keeling

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Photo taken by Phil Jones - Part of a tradition which goes back many years where members of the British Legion supported by the local interest groups of the Scouts, Brownies and Cubs march from the RBL to Gresford Church for the Memorial Service at All Saints Church.

Holt Cabinets specialises in bespoke joinery, cabinetry and green oak structures. With over 20 years experience Holt Cabinets is a family-run business with a small team of experienced craftsmen.Call us to arrange an appointment. Andy 07802 624 820

01244 579287www.holtcabinets.co.ukHalkyn Terrace, Rossett LL12 0HP

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THE VANBRUGH THEATRE The King’s School, Chester Thursday 20th December 2012 Doors - 7pm Curtain - 7.30pm Tickets: Adults - £8 Concessions - £6 Available from 07850 763029 07840537778

- A Musical Concert of famous Christmas songs,

including numbers from ‘White Christmas’

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Reflections, Unit 2, Fairfield, Barkers Lane, Borras LL13 9TPShowroom open Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm with evenings and weekends by appointment.

Tel: 01978 265381Mobile: 07802 606352

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celebrating 30 YEARS IN BUSINESSExtensive ranges in beautiful kitchen, bedroom and office furniture. All manufactured and installed by our own highly skilled craftsmen.Free no pressure, no obligation consultations with Jane, our lady proprietor. Superb Value For Money

Decorating?

Contact Phil Bowen

and leave time for what you

want to doAll work guaranteed

clean reliable no job too small

20 Orchard View, Gresford

Tel: 01978 855399Mob: 07944 738330

THE VANBRUGH THEATRE The King’s School, Chester Thursday 20th December 2012 Doors - 7pm Curtain - 7.30pm Tickets: Adults - £8 Concessions - £6 Available from 07850 763029 07840537778

- A Musical Concert of famous Christmas songs,

including numbers from ‘White Christmas’

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