Inspire Create Enjoy - Wrexham County Borough Council

Inspire : Create : Enjoy
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
Special
Eisteddfod
Edition
Programme of events
July - September
The third of four fantastic programmes
Programme Sponsor

Wrexham Year of Culture 2011
Hello and welcome,
Eight days. 160,000 people. The BBC’s largest outdoor broadcast event after
Wimbledon.
Let me explain. Wrexham will host one of the biggest parties in Wales this summer
when the National Eisteddfod pitches up between July 30 and August 6.
For those eight days, we will be the platform for showcasing Welsh culture to the
world. And if you miss it, you’ll probably never forgive yourself. It’s that big!
But there’s more to Year of Culture than one event.
Over the next three months we’ll see scores of events staged throughout the
county borough. Some highlights? Try Wrexham Science Festival or Wrexham
Fashion Week. Two very different shows – each serving up creativity and
innovation in equal measure.
What’s more, some of our events are being driven forward by patrons with world
class pedigree. Like opera star Mark Llewellyn Evans.
As we’ve said before, Wrexham Year of Culture is about experiencing new things.
New art. New interests. New skills. So keep life interesting. Try something different.
By the way, if you’re wondering about the masks on the front of this programme,
they’re the work of pupils from Borras Park Junior School and St Giles Primary
School.
These talented students beat a host of others to design the best theatrical tragedy
and comedy masks. Life is a drama. But you don’t always have to read the script.
Enjoy.
Councillor Ian Roberts, Mayor of Wrexham
Attending an event
The events that make up this programme have been contributed by many
different organisations, each of which has made its own arrangements for
obtaining tickets, where needed. Full details are included with the description
of each event.
Information
For general information on Wrexham Year of Culture contact the Team on
01978 667320. For information relating to a specific event, contact the event
organiser (see above).
Disclaimer: the information contained in this programme was correct at the
time of going to print
Wrexham Year of Culture Patrons
We are delighted to be able to announce that we have a new patron -
Mark Llwellyn Evans. Mark studied at the Guildhall School of Music
and Drama and The National Opera Studio, London and has worked
for most of the UK opera companies, singing a wide range of title roles.
Mark performs regularly in concerts and oratorios throughout the UK
and Europe. He is currently awaiting the release of Guy Ritchie’s new
Sherlock Holmes film, in which he appears alongside Robert Downey
Jnr, Jude Law and Stephen Fry.
Elvis in concert
National Eisteddfod - Page 10-11 Max Boyce
Wrexham Fashion Week - Page 16
National Youth Orchestra of Wales
One of the highlights of the second Wrexham Year of Culture
programme was the Musical Theatre Masterclass, led by patron Gareth
Valentine. Ten aspiring singers were put through their paces by Gareth,
whose enthusiasm and expertise drew out their talent, to the delight of
the audience. Mervyn Cousins, Musical Director of the Llangollen
International Eisteddfod accompanied the performers on piano and there was a guest performance
by Lydia Griffiths, another Wrexham Year of Culture patron.
Owen Edwards,
Ice Dance Champion
Lydia Griffiths,
Musical Actress
Tom James,
Olympic Rower
Gareth Valentine,
Composer and
Musical Director
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Wrexham Science Festival - Page 6-7
Wrexham Year of Culture 2011 is brought to you
by Wrexham County Borough Council’s Assets and
Economic Development Department and partners
If you are organising an event in 2011 and wish to
have it considered for inclusion in the last
programme, please contact the programme
co-ordinator on 01978 667320 or email
wrexhamyearofculture@wrexham.gov.uk
PROGRAMME Dave Simkiss - dave.simkiss@nwn.co.uk
DESIGNERS: John Gaulton - john.gaulton@nwn.co.uk
PUBLISHING: Printed and distributed by NWN Media.
www.nwnmedia.co.uk
Mold Business Park, Mold, CH7 1XY.

Our thanks are due to the following organisations, without whose support it would have been impossible to
offer this programme of events in celebration of Wrexham Year of Culture
Principal Sponsor
Programme Sponsor
In association with
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
www.yearofculture.co.uk
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Wrexham Year of Culture 2011
JULY
BANDSTAND BONANZA
July - September (various dates and times)
The Bandstand, Llwyn Isaf, Wrexham
COME AND USE OUR BANDSTAND! We’re
offering individual performers, groups or bands
an opportunity to showcase their talents in our
town centre bandstand. There’s no electricity
supply, but if you sing, dance, act, do magic,
comedy etc and would like to give it a try, do
get in touch.
The bandstand can be booked, free of charge,
for performances on any day of the week
throughout July, August and September.
Contact the Wrexham Year of Culture Team on
01978 667320 for further details.
Bandstand Bonanza performances will be listed
on our website www.yearofculture.co.uk
BANDSTAND BONANZA
GREEN LIGHT FESTIVAL
1 July, 10am - 3pm
Queens Square, Wrexham
The final event of Green Light, a British Councilfunded
twinning project which links Wrexham
with Raciborz in Poland, in order to share good
practice in environmental education.
Environmentally themed performances of
dance, drama, music and song from schools and
youth groups across Wrexham, brought
together in a marketplace, where local artists,
groups and organisations can showcase what
they do to promote environmental education.
Any organisations wishing to take part in the
marketplace should contact Caroline Pollitt
(07740 026717) to book a space.
Free event, all welcome. i 07740 026717,
www.greenlightproject.info
WREXHAM TOWN TRAILS
1 July - 30 October (every Tuesday and
Sunday), 12 noon start from Wrexham
Tourist Information Centre, Queens Square
Wrexham Town Trails - guided walks through the
town which give an opportunity to experience the
fascinating story of the people, places, buildings,
work and leisure activities of the past. Tours can
be tailored to meet any specific needs such as
special mobility needs, Welsh speakers, schools,
societies etc. During the week of the Eisteddfod,
extra tours will be available on request.
£5.00 per person, advance booking advised
(group discounts). i 01978 290506 /
0795 1400 795 www.wrexhamtowntrails.co.uk
MUSIC IN THE PARK - THE
ROSEVILLE BAND
1 July, 7pm - 9pm
The Bandstand, Bellevue Park, Wrexham
Born and bred in Wrexham, the members of The
Roseville Band have been dubbed ‘The Welsh
Kings of Leon’ by NME. Come and enjoy their
own special blend of soulful, bluesy rock music.
Bring a picnic and something to sit on.
Free event, all welcome, i 01978 264159 or
email bellevue.park@wrexham.gov.uk
WORDYBIRDIES LIVE!
1 July, 7.45pm - 9.30pm
The Cross Lanes Hotel, Marchwiel, Wrexham
wordybirdies LIVE! present an evening of
original, humorous and thought-provoking
verse, monologues and sketches, all written and
performed by the wordybirdies themselves, local
performance poetry double act Julie Hinchliffe
and Sue Gale, who are currently taking local
groups and organisations by storm with their
two-woman show.
£5. Tickets from nest@wordybirdies.co.uk,
07854 047388 or 07745 807973
WORDYBIRDIES
OFFA CARNIVAL
WREXHAM TOWN TRAILS OFFA CARNIVAL
2 July, 11am - 3pm
Bellevue Park, Wrexham
The annual Offa Summer Carnival has
something for all the family to enjoy, with
amusements, PDSA dog show, Morris dancing,
Punch & Judy, face-painting, gymnastics display,
football competition and martial arts display.
Come along and join the fun!
Free entry, all welcome
i 01978 291562, 01978 312236, or email
clerk@offacommunitycouncil.gov.uk
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THE 7TH WORTHENBURY BLUES
AND ROOTS FESTIVAL
2 July, 1pm - 11.30pm
Bowling Bank Farm, Worthenbury
The only blues festival in north Wales, which this
year features 10 acts with top Dutch band, ‘The
Juke Joints’ headlining. Local interest is supplied
by top UK guitarist Tommy Allen and
Wrexham/north-east Wales band, ‘The Loving
Cup’. This is an outdoor event, with a marquee (in
case of inclement weather), Real Ale tent, hog
roast, and side stalls. Overnight camping available.
All profits to local charities and rural initiatives.
£20. Advance bookings only, NO tickets
available on the day. Tickets from Oak Cottage,
Wallington Lane, Worthenbury, Wrexham,
LL13 0AL (please include sae with a cheque
made out to Hooker Blues Club), 01948 770215
or www.hookerblues.co.uk
WORTHENBURY BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL
WORTHENBURY BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL

THE ST GILES’ SESSIONS
PRESENTS - ANDY HICKIE AND
THE MERRY MAIDENS
2 July, 7.30pm
St Giles’ Church, Wrexham
This is the second of the St Giles’ sessions, which
link Wrexham’s parish church with the region’s
finest contemporary musicians. It features Andy
Hickie who, with his guitar and harmonica,
traditional folk ballads, tales of freedom, love, and
life on the road, has been described as ‘The Welsh
Bob Dylan’. Andy joins The Merry Maidens to
make a seven-piece ‘super group’ whose influences
of folk-rock, roots, and alternative sounds fuse to
create a gathering of folk like no other.
£7.50 / £5 (concessions). Tickets from: Box
Office, The Foundry, 15 Yorke Street, Wrexham,
01978 345220; Yales Café Bar, 15 - 17 Hill Street,
Wrexham; Wrexham Tourist Information Centre,
01978 292015, or www.seetickets.com
ANDY HICKIE AND THE MERRY MAIDENS
ANDY HICKIE AND THE MERRY MAIDENS
ACOUSTIC MUSIC @ THE GLASSHOUSE
Every Tuesday evening from 5 July,
7.00pm - 11.00pm
The Glasshouse, Ebenezer Centre, Cefn Mawr
You are invited to come along to one of our
informal acoustic music evenings, either to play or
to listen to experienced and aspiring musicians
perform. This is a chance for local musicians to get
together and for the less experienced to find some
guidance and help in developing performance
skills. Refreshments and licensed bar. Any profits
will help to fund community arts programmes.
Free event. i Dee Valley Community
Partnership (DVCP), 01978 814990
WREXHAM ANTIQUES AND
COLLECTORS FAIR
9 July, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Memorial Hall, Wrexham
A monthly collectors’ fair selling a wide variety of
antiques and collectibles, including glass, ceramics,
militaria, pictures and prints, books, ephemera,
jewellery, postcards etc. Also 13 August and 10
September.
£1 / 70p (concessions). Pay on door. i 01492
547868 / 07786 016576
PLANT HUNTERS
10 July, 11am - 4pm
Chirk Castle Gardens Families
Discover the magic and power of plants with the
‘Plant Hunters’ who will show you some of the
amazing plants and trees in Chirk Castle’s award
winning gardens and explain how they measure them.
Normal admission charges apply. i 01691
777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk
BILL BASEY BIG BAND CONCERT
11 July, 8.30pm - 10.30pm
The Club House (ex BICC), Oak Road,
Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9RG
A concert of big band music from the 1930s -
1960s, in the style of Glen Miller, Count Basie,
Benny Goodman and others of their ilk.
£3. Pay on the door. i 01978 751487 (Bill Basey),
01978 662266 (Club House)
Thursday 14 - Friday 22 July 2011
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MULTI-LAYERED PRINTING
WORKSHOP WITH ANN BRIDGES
14 July, 10am - 4pm
Regional Print Centre, Yale College, Wrexham
A one-day workshop led by Royal Cambrian
Academy artist, Ann Bridges, during which she will
explore multi-layered printing. Attendees will
make a series of unique and colourful multi-layered
prints from cut card shapes and found materials.
£69 (£62 for Print Centre members). It is
essential to reserve a place. Contact Regional
Print Centre, 01978 311794 ext 2291 or email
canolfanargraffu@yale-wrexham.ac.uk
PRINT CENTRE OPEN ACCESS
11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 July - 10am - 4pm
22, 24 August 10am - 4pm
Available to members and other artists and
printmakers for monotype, etching, relief and
screen printing, as well as facilities for textile,
glass printing and hand paper-making. £6 for
up to 3.5 hours, £10 for over 3.5 hours.
Contact Regional Print Centre, 01978 311794
ext 2291 or email:
canolfanargraffu@yale-wrexham.ac.uk
REGIONAL PRINT CENTRE - YALE COLLEGE
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Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
MUSIC IN THE PARK
BILLY THOMPSON GYPSY STYLE
15 July, 7pm - 9pm
The Bandstand, Bellevue Park, Wrexham
The immensely popular jazz quintet, ‘Billy
Thompson Gypsy Style’, performs a selection of
hot club numbers made famous by Stephane
Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Join them for a
mix of fiery Hungarian tunes and gypsy anthems.
Bring a picnic and something to sit on.
Free event, all welcome, i 01978 264159 or
email bellevue.park@wrexham.gov.uk
TOMMY ALLEN AND JOHNY
HEWITT IN CONCERT
15 July, 9pm - 11pm
Worthenbury Village Hall
Leading UK musicians, Tommy Allen (blues
guitar) and Johny Hewitt (harmonica) play a
blend of high energy, authentic, acoustic blues,
similar in style to the music of the old Chicago
Maxwell Street bluesmen. Doors open 8pm.
£10. Tickets from 01948 770215, or
www.hookerblues.co.uk
TOMMY AND JOHNY
SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN DAYS AT
ERDDIG
16 July - 29 August, 11am - 4pm
Erddig, Wrexham Families
A series of events through the school holidays.
Craft days, Victorian Days, Toys in the Garden.
Pick up a leaflet or check the website for details
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig
Normal admission charges apply and there may
be small additional charges to take part in some
of the workshops. i from Erddig, 01978 353314
ERDDIG HALL
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Wrexham Year of Culture 2011
The Wrexham Science Festival returns in
July, and will include a whole host of talks,
workshops and demonstrations to get you
thinking about science. The festival is FREE
to attend and open to all. Events will be
based around four themes - Earth and the
Universe, Animal World, Human Mind &
Body, and Bright Sparks.
How to book - Tickets for the majority of
events can be booked online at
www.wrexhamsf.com, by emailing
wsf@glyndwr.ac.uk or by phoning 01978
293466. Unless otherwise specified
Location - All events take place at Glyndŵr
University, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW,
unless stated otherwise.
FAMILY FUN
If you are looking for an event to inspire
a budding scientist or for family
entertainment to kick-start the summer
holidays with a bang, these events
provide energising science excitement.
POLYMERS
Steve Mould, Blue Peter’s Science Expert
Thursday 14 July, 6.30pm
Sponsored by: The Royal Society of Chemistry
North West Trust
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 8+
AMEOBA TO ZEBRA: NATURAL
HISTORY ROCK MUSICAL
Being 747
Friday 15 July, 6pm
Theme: Animal World Age: 8+
ROCK GUITAR IN 11 DIMENSIONS
Dr Mark Lewney
Monday 18 July, 6pm
Sponsored by: The Institute of Physics
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 10+
DR MARK LEWNEY
TEN OF THE BEST
Techniquest Glynd r
Tuesday 19 July, 6pm
Techniquest Glyndŵr Theatre
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 6+
Explore the world of Science through fresh eyes
WILDLIFE ON OUR DOORSTEP
Emma Broad, Wrexham Biodiversity
Group
Wednesday 20 July, 12noon
Theme: Animal World Age: 6+
ZOMBIE SCIENCE 1Z: THE REAL
SCIENCE OF THE UNDEAD
Dr Austin, Zombie Institute for
Theoretical Studies, University of
Glasgow
Wednesday 20 July, 2pm & 6pm
Sponsored by: The Wellcome Trust
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 13+
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION:
THE BLOOD ROOM
Techniquest Glynd r - The National
Science Academy hub
Thursday 21 July, 11am
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 11+
To book: Call 01978 293309 or e-mail
claire@tqg.org.uk
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION:
THE LAB
Techniquest Glynd r - The National
Science Academy hub (north and mid
Wales)
Thursday 21 July, 12noon
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 11+
To book: Call 01978 293309 or e-mail
claire@tqg.org.uk
DR DEATH AND THE MEDI-EVIL
MEDICINE SHOW
Simon Watt, Ready Steady Science
Thursday 21 July, 2pm & 6pm
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 6+
ZOOM
Paul Stephenson, The Magic Mathworks
Travelling Circus
Friday 22 July, 12noon
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 8+
THE SCIENCE JUNKIE LIVE SHOW
‘THE SCIENCE OF EXTREME
SPORTS’
Huw James, Science Junkie
Friday 22 July, 2pm & 6pm
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 8+
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Thursday 14 - Friday 22 July 2011
GROWN-UP GATHERINGS
Explore science ideas, new innovations
and how science impacts on everything
around you. You’re guaranteed to learn
something new!
AN ACADEMIC DAY OF SCIENCE
Glynd r University and the University of Wales
Thursday 14 July, 10am - 5pm
Catrin Finch Centre, Glynd r University,
Wrexham
Theme: Human Mind and Body / Earth and
the Universe Age: 16+
SEARCHING FOR PARTICLES AT
THE LARGE HADRON COLLIDER
AT CERN
Professor Peter Watkins, Head of Particle
Physics, School of Physics and
Astronomy, University of Birmingham
Friday 15 July, 6pm
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+
SEARCHING FOR PARTICLES AT CERN
21ST CENTURY TELESCOPES
Professor Michael Merrifield, Professor
of Astronomy, School of Physics &
Astronomy, University of Nottingham
Friday 15 July, 7.30pm
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+
‘SCIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS’
HOW TO ACCESS SCIENCE
RESEARCH ONLINE
Nicola Watkinson, Academic
Liaison Co-ordinator, Glynd r
University Library and Misha
Jepson, Graduate School and
Research Services Coordinator,
Glynd r University
Friday 15 July, 6pm
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+
ARE WE WIRED FOR GOD? THE
BIOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE
Charles Foster, University of Oxford, The
Ethox Centre
Friday 15 July, 7.30pm
Sponsored by: CYTUN, Churches Together in Wales
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 15+
BRUNEL WORKS IN WALES
Stephen Jones, Institute of Civil Engineers
Monday 18 July, 6pm
Sponsored by: ICE Wales Cymru
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 14+

RETURNING TO A SCIENCE
CAREER
Dr Katie Perry, The Daphne Jackson Trust
Monday 18 July, 6pm
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+
INTRODUCING SIMULATION
TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE
HEALTH CARE EDUCATION
Stella Whitley, Senior Lecturer Nursing
and Clinical Simulation, Glynd r
University
Monday 18 July, 7.30pm
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+
IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE!
Helen Keen
Monday 18 July, 7.30pm
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+
THE GENETIC LEGACY OF
MEDIEVAL SOCIETY IN NORTH
EAST WALES
Dr Andy Grierson, Senior Lecturer in
Neuroscience, Department of
Neuroscience, University of Sheffield
Tuesday 19 July, 6pm
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+
BBC RADIO WALES SCIENCE
CAFÉ ‘IN CONVERSATION WITH
DR BEN GOLDACRE’
Tuesday 19 July, 6pm
Sponsored by: BBC Radio Wales Science Café
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 16+
DR BEN GOLDACRE
HOW I WONDER WHAT YOU
ARE: THE BIRTH, LIFE AND
DEATH OF STARS
Dr Paul Ruffle, Visiting Research Fellow,
Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics,
University of Manchester
Tuesday 19 July, 6pm
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+
FUTURE FOOD - GM OR NOT?
Dr Meriel Jones, Institute of Integrative
Biology, the University of Liverpool
Tuesday 19th July, 7.30pm
The Wales Gene Park
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+
DAWN OF THE INTELLIGENT
MACHINES
Professor Vic Grout, Professor of Network
Algorithms, Centre for Applied Internet
Research (CAIR), Glynd r University
Tuesday 19 July
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 14+
THE CHILDREN’S ETERNAL FOREST
FUSION - CULTURAL
NETWORKING @ GLYND R
UNIVERSITY’S CENTRE FOR THE
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Dave Gray, The Foundry
Wednesday 20 July, 6pm
Centre for the Creative Industries,
Glynd r University, Wrexham
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+
To book: Call 01978 345220 or e-mail
adam@rampant-dragon.co.uk
RADIO WAVES: THE AMAZING
TECHNOLOGY WHICH
CHANGED THE WORLD AND
KEEPS ON DOING SO
Professor Peter Excell, Professor of
Communications, Glynd r University
Wednesday 20 July, 6pm
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+
SWEARING AS A RESPONSE TO
PAIN
Dr Richard Stevens, Keele University
Wednesday 20 July, 7.30pm
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+
AN INTRODUCTION TO SACRED
GEOMETRY - A TRUTHJUICE EVENT
Nick Marchmont
Wednesday 20 July, 7.30pm
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 18+
TESTING NEGATIVE IN THE 2012
OLYMPICS IN LONDON
Dr Michael Graham, Head of Sport &
Exercise Sciences in the Institute for
Health, Medical Science and Society,
Glynd r University
Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 16+
BBC RADIO WALES SCIENCE
CAFÉ PUB QUIZ
Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm
The Bridge End Inn, Ruabon
Sponsored by: BBC Radio Wales
Science Café. No booking required,
but capacity is limited Age: 18+
MARVELLOUS MAMMALS
North East Wales Bionet
Friday 22 July, 7.30pm
Theme: Animal World Age: 11+
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX -
EXTENDING THE MIND AND
EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS
Mike Corcoran, emptySPACE/National
Science Academy
Friday 22 July, 7.30pm
Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 16+
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
HELP US CELEBRATE 2011
AS THE INTERNATIONAL
YEAR OF FORESTS
GUIDED TOUR OF COED EDWIN,
THE GLYND R UNIVERSITY
NORTHOP WOODLANDS
Thursday 14 July, 3pm
Glynd r University, Holywell Road,
Northop, Flintshire, CH7 6AA
Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 11+
CHIRK CASTLE WOODLAND
TOUR
Carl Green, Head Warden, Chirk Castle,
The National Trust
Friday 15 July & Thursday 21 July, 5pm
Chirk Castle, Wrexham, LL14 5AF
Normal charges apply to enter the castle.
To book: Call 01691 776301 or e-mail
carl.green@nationaltrust.org Age: 11+
THE CHILDREN’S ETERNAL
FOREST
Dr Michael Leach
Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm
Theme: Animal World Age: 14+
JOIN US TO CELEBRATE
2011 AS THE
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF
CHEMISTRY
THE USE OF BIOPOLYMERS IN
THE HEALTH SECTOR
Industrial Biopolymer Knowledge
Transfer Centre, Glynd r University
Wednesday 13 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm
Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndŵr University,
Wrexham
Theme: Human Mind and Body
To book: Call 01978 293126
or e-mail a.davies@glyndwr.ac.uk Age: 18+
JOSEPH PRIESTLEY: LEADING
BRITISH SCIENTIST AND
THINKER - AND HIS
CONNECTIONS WITH WREXHAM
Professor Peter Excell, Professor of
Communications, Glynd r University
Monday 18 July, 7.30pm
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 14+
THE HISTORY (AND FUTURE?)
OF COMPOSITES IN AVIATION
Professor Richard Day, Professor of
Composites Engineering, Glynd r
University
Thursday 21 July, 6pm
Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+
COMPOSITES IN AVIATION
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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
^ ^
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

OUT OF WONDER
29 July - 24 September
Oriel Wrecsam, Rhosddu Road, Wrexham,
LL11 1AU
Tom Groll is a visual artist from Germany. Through
his ‘outsiders eyes’ he has become interested in
the ‘Seven Wonders of Wales’ and they will form
the basis of his work, which is a mixture of object
and performance. Blue MacAskill and Ciara
Leeming will be working with him and will be
documenting and responding to the experiences
of local people, with a particular focus on the
Eisteddfod and themes of transformation.
Free entry. Mon - Wed and Fri, 9.30am - 6.45pm,
Thurs 12 - 6.45pm, Sat 9.30am - 4pm.
i 01978 292093
OUT OF WONDER
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
29 July, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Erddig Hall, Wrexham Families
Take a step back in time with Chapter House
Theatre Company and join them in the magical
surroundings of Erddig’s beautiful rose garden
for their lively adaptation of Jane Austen’s
famous novel. Make the most of the evening
and enjoy a picnic with your family and friends.
Gates open at 6.30pm.
£12 / £8 (children) / £35 (family). Tickets from
Erddig, 01978 355314
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
CRAZY CYMRU CHALLENGE
30 July - 3 Sept, (Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm;
Sat, 10.30am - 3pm)
Wrexham County Borough Museum and
Archives, Regent Street, Wrexham
To celebrate the staging of the National
Eisteddfod in Wrexham, take part in our fun
challenge and find out how Welsh you really
are! Competition forms available in the gallery.
Free entry, donations welcome. i 01978 297460
THE ZODIAC CLUB WREXHAM
30 July, 5pm till late
Fat Cat Café Bar, The Bus Station, Lord
Street, Wrexham
To celebrate the presence of the National
Eisteddfod of Wales in Wrexham, the Zodiac
Club goes to the Fat Cat to spin out some fine
summer tunes with a soulful mix of afro soul,
northern soul, funk and reggae. Join DJs Craig
Baugh, Bill Black and Mike Lloyd on the terrace.
Also 6 August, see page 13)
Free Entry. i 01978 266791, e-mail:
wrexham@fatcatcafebars.co.uk
TOM GROLL - LIGHT INSTALLATION
CENTRAL STATION
30 July - 6 August, evenings
Central Station and TK Maxx, Wrexham
People once worried that photographs would
steal their souls, but now we’re recorded by
security cameras every day. What happens to all
these pictures? German visual artist, Tom Groll,
will transform films from the railway concourse
into a large-scale artwork, which he will project
from Central Station onto the facade of
TK- Maxx. Thus, real observation and artistic
intervention will intermingle into some kind of
surreal research in the public space.
i 01978 292093
GREENLAND
30 July - 6 August, evenings
St Giles’ Church, Wrexham
The church steeple of St. Giles, one of the seven
wonders of Wales, is a haven of peace, standing
powerful and illustrious above the town. It will
provide the structure for a large-scale lighting
projection from German visual artist Tom Groll
who says "On a window in the church you can
find a hymn to the icy mountains of Greenland.
I aim to project images of parts of an iceberg
onto the facade of the tower. Miraculously
iceberg and tower will melt together into a new
figure of night".
i 01978 292093
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
Y PANTRI
30 July - 6 August
Wrexham Eisteddfod Field
Local Food First Wrexham would like to invite you
to attend Y Pantri at this year’s Wrexham
Eisteddfod. Y Pantri will feature a vast array of
Wrexham’s finest food and drink producers and
will host the final of the Wrexham schools’
competition. Live cookery demonstrations
throughout the day.
i Caroline Dawson, 01978 298384
email: caroline.dawson@wrexham.gov.uk
Y PANTRI
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Wrexham and District is the home of the 2011 National Eisteddfod - one
of the world’s greatest cultural festivals, held from 30 July - 6 August
2011.
Music, dance, visual arts, original performances, family activities - there’s
something for everyone at the National Eisteddfod, and with around 160,000
visitors every year, it’s a great place to meet up with old friends - and make new
ones. The Eisteddfod is held on the ‘Maes’, and the Pavilion is the focal point of
the official competing and cultural ceremonies, but hundreds of activities take
place all over the Maes throughout the week. With over 300 stands, it’s a
shopper’s Mecca, with gifts of all types - to suit every pocket.
There’s more information on our website - www.eisteddfod.org.uk - and you can
follow us on facebook - www.facebook.com/eisteddfod - and on Twitter. You can
also sign up to receive our regular newsletter.
Entry to all activities on Maes - including the Pink Pavilion during the day - is
included in the price of a daily ticket. Concessions are available for children and
pensioners.
You don’t have to speak Welsh to have a great time at the Eisteddfod - there’s
plenty for everyone to see and do, so we look forward to seeing you for a feast
of activities for the whole family in Wrexham in August.
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
Welcome! - All official Eisteddfod activities are
held in Welsh, but there’s a warm welcome for
everyone on the Eisteddfod Maes - whatever your
language! There’s translation equipment available
for the Pavilion, and there’s plenty of information
available to help everyone to have a week to
remember. If you’re learning Welsh, remember
about the activities in Maes D, and a chance for a
cuppa and chat to practise your Welsh.
Plenty to See - There are all kinds of exhibitions
on the Maes. Y Lle Celf is home to an
international standard art gallery, you’ll find all
kinds of weird and wonderful stuff in the Science
and Technology pavilion, and the Literary Pavilion
is the place to go if you’re interested in literature.
There are all kinds of performances on the open
air performance stages throughout the day, and
where better to discuss the latest developments in
the world of drama and film than in the Theatre?
Competitions - There are competitions galore in
the Pavilion during the week, from brass bands to
choir singing and from solo instrumentalists to
cerdd-dant and recitation. This is the main stage
for Welsh talent and many of our famous faces
have started their careers after winning at the
National Eisteddfod. Enjoy the competing
yourselves by visiting the Pink Pavilion in the centre
of the Maes during your time at the Eisteddfod.
Ceremonies - The Eisteddfod’s best writers and
poets are honoured during splendid ceremonies
led by the Gorsedd of the Bards on the Pavilion
stage during the week. You can also enjoy the
pomp of the Gorsedd during their procession
through the Maes following each ceremony and
before they honour new members on Monday
and Friday morning. Monday is the Crowning
Ceremony; on Wednesday, the Eisteddfod and the
Gorsedd honours the winner of the Prose Medal,
and the Chairing of the Bard ceremony is held on
Friday, all at 16.30.
Children’s activities - There are hundreds of
activities for children of all ages on the Maes
every day - something to keep every child amused
for many hours. With special shows in some
pavilions and stands, and plenty of games,
scientific experiments and art, you’ll never be
bored at the Eisteddfod. There’s also a creche and
changing and feeding points for babies and
young children.
Transport - The Council is going to try to
minimize the disruption to both the Eisteddfod
goers and residents alike by putting alternative
traffic routes in place for the event so that people
can get to and from the Maes and around town
as easily as possible. A bus service will also be in
operation throughout the week with buses
running between the bus station, railway station
and the Maes every 15 minutes.
Maes B is the leading festival in the Welsh music
calendar. A celebration of Welsh talents, it
attracts the perfect mix of music, including bands
like Sibrydion, Yr Ods and Cowbois Rhos
Botwnnog, attracting over 10,000 visitors and over
40 bands during the week.
Maes C is an eclectic mix of music, poetry and
much more, with an exciting combination of new
bands and well-known faces sharing a stage. This
is the perfect place to relax after a long day on
the Maes, and catch up with old friends over a
pint.
Maes D Want to learn Welsh? This is the place to
be! - Maes D is full of activities for everyone who's
learning Welsh. Come on in and find out about
learning Welsh!
Welsh Learner of the Year competition - Every
year the highlight of Maes D is the Welsh Learner
of the Year competition. The competition is open
to all adult learners. The final four have been
chosen, and we have a fantastic day in Wrexham
interviewing the competitors. The winner will be
announced during the Eisteddfod week.

Y PANTRI
30 July - 6 August
Wrexham Eisteddfod Field
Local Food First Wrexham would like to invite you
to attend Y Pantri at this year’s Wrexham
Eisteddfod. Y Pantri will feature a vast array of
Wrexham’s finest food and drink producers and
will host the final of the Wrexham schools’
competition. Live cookery demonstrations
throughout the day. The True Taste tent has
received funding from the Rural Development
Plan for Wales 2007-2013, which is financed by
Welsh Government and the European Agricultural
Fund for Rural Development.
i Caroline Dawson, 01978 298384
or email: caroline.dawson@wrexham.gov.uk
MAES B
This year’s Maes B is held on the Glyndŵr
University Campus in Wrexham. Regular
shuttle buses will run between the venue and
the caravan site and youth village.
● Saturday 30 July
Y Niwl, Dau Cefn, Yucatan, Land of Bingo
● Monday 1 August
Brwydr y Bandiau, Y Cyfoes
● Tuesday 2 August
Brwydr y Bandiau, Breichiau Hir
● Wednesday 3 August
Students’ Union Stage: Meic Stevens,
Lleuwen, Gildas
William Aston Hall: Elin Fflur, Al Lewis Band,
Yr Angen
● Thursday 4 August
Students’ Union Stage: Plant Duw, Jen Jeniro,
Sensegu
William Aston Hall: Yr Ods, Y Bandana, Y
Trydar
● Friday 5 August
Students’ Union Stage: Acid Casuals, Plyci,
Crash Disco!, Cloud4Mationa, Electroneg 1000;
William Aston Hall: Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog,
Gai Toms, Catrin Herbert
● Saturday 6 August
Students’ Union stage: Colorama, Huw M,
Trwbador
William Aston Hall: Sibrydion, Masters in
France, Violas
Tickets from: 0845 4090 800;
www.eisteddfod,org.uk
More information: www.maesb.com
MAES C
Maes C is held at the sports hall in Ysgol
Clywedog (the old Bryn Offa School), adjacent
to the caravan site and the Maes itself on
Ruthin Road, Wrexham. You don’t need to stay
in the caravan site to come to Maes C - there’s a
warm welcome for everyone.
● Saturday 30 July
Dafydd Iwan, Gwyneth Glyn
● Sunday 31 July
Family evening with Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion and
Dafydd Iwan performing the songs from Cwm
Rhyd y Rhosyn.
● Monday 1 August
Late night gig with Sibrydion and Dyfrig Evans. The
gig starts after the concert in the Pavilion finishes
● Tuesday 2 August
Caryl Parry Jones Live
● Wednesday 3 August
Dal dy Dafod: Barddas and Literature Wales’
evening
● Thursday 4 August
Hywel Ffiaidd’s all new show
● Friday 5 August
Stomp y ‘Steddfod (organised by Literature Wales)
● Saturday 6 August
Maffia Mr Huws, Daniel Lloyd a Mr Pinc
Y PANTRI
Tickets - 0845 4090 800;
www.eisteddfod.org.uk. Tickets for Dal dy
Dafod and the Stomp also available from
Literature Wales - 029 2047 2266.
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
www.yearofculture.co.uk
EVENING CONCERTS AT THE
PAVILION
● Friday 29 July
Opening concert with Wales’ Three Tenors, Fflur
Wyn, Local United Male Voice Choirs and Ysgol
Morgan Llwyd Choir
● Saturday 30 July
Pasiant y Plant (Children’s pagent)
● Sunday 31 July
Cymanfa Ganu (Congregational singing)
● Monday 1 August
Pop Classics, with Caryl Parry Jones, Meic
Stevens, Huw Chiswell, Elin Fflur, Al Lewis Band
and more
● Tuesday 2 August
Eisteddfod Gala with Llyr Williams, Wynne
Evans and Shan Cothi, Wales Chamber
Orchestra and conductor, Alwyn Humphreys
● Wednesday 3 August
Competing, including the Musicians Medal,
Richard Burton Prize, and the Song from the
Musicals
● Thursday 4 August
Celebrating 150 with Ysgol Glanaethwy and
Friends
● Friday 5 August
An evening of competing, including the mixed
choirs.
● Saturday 6 August
Eisteddfod Choir with David Kempster, Geraint
Dodd, Ann Atkinson, Anne Williams-King and
the Wales Chamber Orchestra, conducted by
Owain Arwel Hughes.
Ticket prices - Daily Maes Tickets
● Maes entrance and reserved
seat in the pavilion: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £18
● Adults: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £17
● Pensioners: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £15
● Students and under 21s: . . . . . . . . . . £10
● 12 - 18 years: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £10
● Under 12s: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £5
● Under 5s: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free
Tickets from 0845 4090 800,
www.eisteddfod.org.uk
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AUGUST
WELSH WONDERS TRAIL
1 August - 3 Sept, (Mon - Fri, 12 noon - 5pm;
Sat, 10.30am - 3pm)
Wrexham County Borough Council Museum
and Archives, Regent Street, Wrexham
Explore the Welsh Wonders exhibition at the
museum with this special trail designed for
families and children. Collect your trail leaflet
from the reception desk.
Free entry, donations welcome. i 01978 297460
SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS AT
WREXHAM’S COUNTRY PARKS
2 - 31 August, 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 DRAGON MASKS
2 August, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Who can make the best Welsh dragon mask?
£1.75 per child
ALYN WATERS - STICKY COLOUR
CROWNS
3 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Make a colourful crown fit for a Welsh
prince.
£1.75 per child
NANT MILL - DUCKS AND RAFTS AND
RIVER FUN!
9 August, from 1.30pm
Duck and Raft Race fun day with children’s
entertainment. Bring your mini raft, flying
the Welsh flag and enter the race or just
hire a duck, you may win £50!
Free event. Refreshments by the Friends of
Nant Mill.
T MAWR - CELTIC COLLAGE CARDS
11 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Make a colourful, collage card with a Welsh
theme.
£1.75 per child
NANT MILL - GREENMAN OF THE
WOODS
16 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.
Make a mythical ‘Greenman’ from clay and
real leaves gathered from the woods.
£1.75 per child
ALYN WATERS - DINOSAUR PUPPETS
17 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Make fun puppets to recreate your own
prehistoric world.
£1.75 per child
T MAWR - BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES
18 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.
Wales is home to many beautiful
butterflies. Make your own colourful
specimen.
£1.75 per child
PONCIAU BANKS - COLOURFUL CELTIC
CREATIONS
19 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Make a Celtic inspired decoration to
brighten up your window. Drop in to the
bowling pavilion.
£1.75 per child
NANT MILL - DAFFODILS AND
DAISIES
23 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Design tissue daffodils and daisies to
decorate your room.
£1.75 per child
T MAWR - CELTIC ROUND HOUSE
25 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Make a miniature roundhouse and learn
more about the Celts.
£1.75 per child
NANT MILL - LAVENDER, ROSEMARY,
THYME AND SAGE.
30 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Make bags of wonderful smells from our
herb garden and find out about Celtic
herbal cures.
£1.75 per child
ALYN WATERS - CELTIC STONES
31 August, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Brighten up dull pebbles by decorating
with Celtic designs.
£1.75 per child
i 01978i 752772 or 01978 822780
DJ FOR A DAY
2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August, 10am - 3pm
Yale College Studio, Yale College, Grove
Park Road, Wrexham Age: 14+
An opportunity for anyone, aged 14 years and
over, to be part of a Radio Day at Yale College’s
radio studio. Come and learn about the history
of UK radio, experience working in a state-ofthe-art
radio studio and have a go at hosting
your own radio show. Ideal for potential
broadcasters of any age. Guidance from a
former BBC and commercial radio broadcaster.
Free, drop-in event. i 01978 311794 ext 2525.
SALSA
2 - 5 August, 7.30pm
Theatr Stiwt, Rhosllanerchrugog Age: 14+
Bullied by his wife into entering the seductive
world of salsa dancing, amateur astronomer
Wayne Needy wishes he was on another planet,
until the gorgeous Adela Vega glides in as the
dance instructor. Eventually he has to choose
between the two women, but will his heart rule
his head, or will he vote with his feet?
A Welsh language performance suitable for
learners.
Tickets from Box Office, Theatr Stiwt, 01978
841300, www.stiwt.co.uk price to be confirmed
DJ FOR A DAY - YALE RADIO
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
PLAYDAY 2010
PLAYDAY 2011
3 August, 12 noon - 4pm
Queens Square, Wrexham
Come and help Wrexham Play Network
celebrate National Playday at its large-scale,
free, open access play event. You’ll have to
come along to see exactly what’s there on the
day, but you’ll be sure to find a water fight, a
water slide, an early years area, a ropes course,
a giant sand pit, junk modelling, and lots more
fun activities, as well as an exhibition on ‘Play
Through the Decades’.
Free event, all welcome. i 01978 340740, or
email mike.barclay@wrexham.gov.uk

FOLEY AND HEPBURN
CLASSICAL DUO
4 August, 10am - 2pm
Wrexham Town Centre
Foley & Hepburn are a male vocal duo - Jack
Foley a tenor from Durham and Franz Hepburn
a bass from the Bahamas. Through the power
of music they hope to uplift and encourage
people to work and live in harmony. This
performance in Wrexham town centre is in aid
of Hope House Children’s Hospice.
Free event. Donations to Hope House
Children’s Hospice welcome. i John Matthews
(Hope House representative), 01978 842732
FOLEY & HEPBURN
OPEN MIC NIGHTS @ THE
GLASSHOUSE
Every Saturday from 6 August, 8pm - 11pm
The Glasshouse, Ebenezer Centre, Cefn Mawr
Open Mic acoustic music evenings. Musicians
must book in from 7.00pm - 7.30pm. Licensed
bar. Any profits will help to fund our
community arts programmes. www.dvcp.co.uk
£2. Tickets from The Ebenezer Centre, Crane
Street, Cefn Mawr, LL14 3NH, 01978 814990, or
via our website www.dvcp.co.uk
THE ZODIAC CLUB WREXHAM
6 August, 5pm till late
Fat Cat Café Bar, The Bus Station, Lord
Street, Wrexham
To celebrate the presence of the National
Eisteddfod of Wales in Wrexham, the Zodiac
Club goes to the Fat Cat to spin out some fine
summer tunes with a soulful mix of afro soul,
northern soul, funk and reggae. Join DJs Craig
Baugh, Bill Black and Mike Lloyd on the terrace.
Free Entry. i 01978 266791, e-mail:
wrexham@fatcatcafebars.co.uk
NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
OF WALES
10 August, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
William Aston Hall, Glynd r University,
Wrexham
Internationally-renowned conductor, Takuo
Yuasa joins the NYOW for the summer to
conduct an exciting programme:
● From the Feather to the Mountain - by former
NYOW member Hilary Tann
● Tasso - Liszt’s evocative symphonic poem,
inspired by the laments and triumphs of 16th
century poet, Torquato Tasso
● Prokofiev’s fantastic fifth symphony.
£12 / £9 (concessions) / £6 (under 25s). Tickets
from Glyndŵr University, 01978 293293 or via
the website www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events
MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY
11 August, 11am - 4pm Families
Chirk Castle
Join the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and all
their friends for an afternoon in Wonderland.
Lots of fun for all the family including
traditional games, trails and quizzes. Take part in
the Fancy Dress Competition at 3pm.
Normal admission charges apply.
i 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk
MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY
CULTURE KID TREASURE HUNT
12 August, 11am - 4pm Families
Wrexham Town Centre
Come and join in all the fun of the Treasure
Hunt. If you can solve all the clues you’ll find
Culture Kid! There are some great prizes on
offer for the winners. Treasure Hunt clue sheets
will be available from Wrexham Tourist
Information Centre, Queens Square, Wrexham,
from Monday 1 August.
i Please contact the Wrexham Year of Culture
Team on 01978 667320
MUSIC IN THE PARK
‘5 PAST 40’
12 August, 7pm - 9pm
The Bandstand, Bellevue Park, Wrexham
‘5 past 40’ play an electric mix featuring the
songs of groups such as Pink Floyd, ELO and
Stereophonics. Bring a picnic and something to
sit on.
Free event, all welcome, i 01978 264159 or
email bellevue.park@wrexham.gov.uk
VICTORIAN WEEKEND AT ERDDIG
13 - 14 August, 11am - 5pm
Erddig, Wrexham
Come and see Erddig as it was in the 19th
century. The annual Victorian Weekend is well
established in the summer calendar, and this
year visitors can expect some new attractions,
along with the old favourites.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig
Normal admission charges apply.
i from Erddig, 01978 353314
NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF WALES
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
BEST-DRESSED WINDOW
COMPETITION
15 - 20 August
Wrexham Town Centre
In partnership with The Leader, Wrexham
Year of Culture is holding a ‘Best-dressed Window
Competition’ for town centre shops, which will be
judged by members of the public. Entrants will be
asked to create a window display based around
the theme of ‘Culture’ and will be supplied with a
pair of Wrexham Year of Culture Comedy / Tragedy
masks to incorporate into the display. A number
of competition windows will be featured in The
Leader and there are some great prizes on offer
for the winners.
For information, or to request a Comedy / Tragedy
Mask and entry details, please contact the
Wrexham Year of Culture Team on 01978 667320
DRAGON QUEST
17 August, 11am - 4pm Families
Chirk Castle
Join the Dragons of Wye-Ten and their family of
beautiful puppets. Shows throughout the day.
Normal admission charges apply. i 01691
777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk
STREET ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL
18 - 20 August
Wrexham Town Centre
For three days in August, Wrexham town centre,
in partnership with Heart FM and The Leader, will
play host to scores of singers, musicians, jugglers,
comedians and other street entertainers.
Sixteen pitches have been identified throughout
the town centre and entertainers will be given a
badge and an identification number to be
displayed during their performances. Members
of the public will be able to vote on their
favourite entertainer and the winner will secure
performances at the Wrexham Christmas Lights
Switch-on in December 2011 and at the
Llangollen International Eisteddfod in July 2012.
For further information, full terms and
conditions, or to book a pitch and register for
the competition, please contact the Wrexham
Year of Culture Team on 01978 667320
FACES OF WREXHAM
20 August, 11am - 6.30pm
Eagles Meadow
www.yearofculture.co.uk
Come and be photographed as part of ‘Faces of
Wrexham’! We would like to document as
many faces of Wrexham as possible for Wrexham
Year of Culture, so everyone is welcome to join
in. All you have to do to be part of this exciting
art project and exhibition is to come along to
Eagles Meadow and smile! You could even be
one of the five lucky winners of a free portrait
session with Celynnen Photography.
Free event. i ioan@celynnenphotography.co.uk
01978 840283
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MAGICK - THE LAST ROYAL WIZARD
20 August, 12 noon and 3pm Families
Llwyn Isaf, Wrexham
Wales’ leading carnival arts group, SWICA,
presents two 30-minute family shows featuring
a cosmic carnival cast of scheming magicians,
angelic spirits, shadowy demons, swashbuckling
adventurers and Welsh Indian warriors. You can
expect acts of magic, levitation and illusion, as
well as flamboyant costumes, dance traditions
from Brazil and Trinidad, accompanied by
African song and drumming, samba reggae and
joyous brass.
Free event. i sf@swica.force9.co.uk, 02920 382094
TRIBUTE TO ELVIS... IN CONCERT
20 August, 7.30pm - 10pm
Catrin Finch Centre, Glynd r University,
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

MICHAEL BURKS BAND IN
CONCERT @ OVERTON-ON-DEE
VILLAGE HALL
2 September, 9pm - 11pm
Overton-on-Dee Village Hall
American Michael Burks, one of the top blues
guitarists in the world, was a sell out at his first
British club gig in Overton last year. He will
bring his full American band with him and,
whilst there will be 250 fans at Overton, he
regularly plays to audiences of 20,000 plus. This
is one of the biggest gigs in north Wales this
year. Doors open 8pm.
£15. Tickets from 01948 770215,
www.hookerblues.co.uk, or from the corner
shop in Overton-on-Dee.
MICHAEL BURKS
AN EVENING WITH THE LONDON
WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR
3 September, 7.30pm - 10pm
William Aston Hall, Glynd r University
In this, the third in a series of Choral Events, we
welcome one of the most famous choirs in the
World - The London Welsh Male Voice Choir.
The programme will include a variety of choral
pieces sung in both Welsh and English. All
proceeds to Wrexham Rotary Club. Doors open
at 6.45pm.
£12 / £8 (concessions). Tickets from: The Box
Office, Glyndŵr University, Mold Road,
Wrexham, LL11 2AW, 01978 293293, or email
boxoffice@glyndwr.ac.uk. www.glyndwr.ac.uk
THE LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR
ART EXHIBITION
9 - 19 September, 11am - 4pm
St Dunawd’s Church, Bangor is y Coed
Art exhibition by Wrexham Artists, featuring
local scenes, flowers, seascapes and more.
Free event, all welcome. i 01978 844360
THE CRUSADERS
IT’S DELOVELY - COLE PORTER
9-10 September and 16-17 September, 7.30pm
Wrexham Musical Theatre, Riverside Studio
Theatre, Salop Road, Wrexham
A compilation of music from various Cole Porter
shows including ‘High Society’, ‘Kiss Me Kate’
and ’Anything Goes’. www.wmts.co.uk
£8. For tickets please call 01978 356094 / 261148
SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Harvest Celebrations at
Wrexham’s World Heritage Site
11 September, 1pm – 5pm
Trevor Basin
Come and help us to scare the crows at Trevor
Basin! Make a traditional scarecrow yourself
and enter the competition, or just come and
have a look. Lots of fun for all the family with
activities, stalls, fairground rides, face-painting,
boat rides across the Aqueduct and lots more.
For an entry form for the competition or an
application form for a stall, contact the
Wrexham Year of Culture team on
01978 667320 or glen.lloyd@wrexham.gov.uk
BILL BASEY BIG BAND CONCERT
12 September, 8.30pm - 10.30pm
The Club House (ex BICC), Oak Road,
Wrexham Industrial Estate, LL13 9RG
A concert of big band music from the 1930s -
1960s, in the style of Glen Miller, Count Basie,
Benny Goodman and others of their ilk.
£3. Pay on the door. i 01978 751487 (Bill Basey),
01978 662266 (Club House)
LIVING THE HISTORY
An evening with medieval novelist
Elizabeth Chadwick
14 September, 7pm
Wrexham Library
Author of First Knight (and of the script of the
film featuring Sean Connery and Richard Gere),
winner of the Betty Trask award, the 2011
Historical Novel Prize and shortlisted 5 times for
the Romantic Novelists Association Award,
Elizabeth Chadwick has written 20 popular
historical novels. Her latest, ‘Lady of the English’,
was published earlier this year. She is renowned
for being able to transport readers to another
time and place - come and find out why.
£4 / £3 (concessions). Tickets from Oriel
Wrecsam, 01978 292093
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
THE CRUSADERS’ END OF
SEASON BALL
17 September, 7pm till late
Ramada, Wrexham
The Crusaders would like to welcome fans,
friends, families, local businesses and all who
support them, to celebrate the end of what has
been an extraordinary 2011 season in Super
League. Join them for a night to remember at
the Ramada Plaza hotel in Wrexham, with great
food, great fun and great friends. Crusaders
squad members will be in attendance and
presentations will be made to the players by the
Crusaders’ Supporters Club. Dress code: black tie.
Ticket price to be confirmed. Tickets from
Crusaders, The Racecourse Ground, Mold Rd,
Wrexham, LL11 2AH, 0844 2723232.
www.crusadersrfl.com
ELIZABETH CHADWICK
www.yearofculture.co.uk
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WREXHAM FASHION WEEK
Wrexham Fashion Week will showcase the very best of what’s on offer from
local retailers and with thoughts starting to turn to chillier days and the
approaching festive season, what better opportunity to get some inspiration for
your winter wardrobe!
Fashion shows on the cat walks at Eagles Meadow and Queens Square, ‘Future
Stars Show’ featuring local designers and the work of talented students,
demonstrations by hair and beauty salons, special offers, discounts,
competitions and lots more.
OPENING EVENT
FASHION ON THE MOVE!
17 September, 11am - 4pm
Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre,
Wrexham
To celebrate the launch of Wrexham Fashion
Week, join us at Eagles Meadow for a fashion
extravaganza!
Roaming fashion shows will take place
throughout the day, as professional models
strut their way through Eagles Meadow,
presenting the latest Autumn / Winter trends
from a selection of retailers - Debenhams,
M&S, Next, Dorothy Perkins, Bank, Wallis,
Burtons and lots more. A style expert will be
on hand to offer fashion hints and tips and to
talk you through the season’s ‘must have’
pieces for women, children and men.
Free event, all welcome.
i www.eagles-meadow.co.uk
FASHION ON THE MOVE!
GRAND FINALE
QUEENS SQUARE FASHION
SHOWCASE
24 September, 11am – 4pm
Queens Square, Wrexham
Cat walk shows throughout
the day featuring
independent and national
fashion retailers from
Wrexham town centre. Hair
and beauty demonstrations
by some of Wrexham’s finest
salons.
For information on Wrexham
Fashion Week events, see
local press,
www.yearofculture.co.uk
and special promotional
leaflets nearer the time.
i Wrexham Year of Culture
Team, 01978 667320
16 Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
17 - 24 September
FUTURE STARS SHOW
Date and venue to be
confirmed
A special
show
where local designers
and fashion students will
showcase their work.
An invitation only event
aimed at fashion buyers.

MINERA LEAD MINES - OPEN
WEEKEND
17 and 18 September, 10am - 3pm
Minera Lead Mines, Minera Families
An ‘Open Doors’ event where you can discover
the story of the lead miners of Minera, the
village which takes its name from the valuable
ore deposits above which it stands. Try your
hand at panning for ‘lead’ and enjoy the great
views from the Engine House. Guided tour of
archaeological remains starts at 11am each day.
Free event, donations welcome. i 01978 318970
RUSSELL KANE - MANSCAPING
21 September, 8pm
William Aston Hall, Glynd r University
Join Russell Kane, Fosters Comedy Award
Winner and star of loads of stuff on telly, as he
mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of
masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his
chest fur - you watch and laugh!
£17.50. Tickets from Catrin Finch Centre,
Glyndŵr University, 01978 293293,
www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events
RUSSELL KANE
SIGURD THE DRAGON-SLAYER
22 & 23 September, 7pm - 11pm
The Glasshouse, Ebenezer Centre, Cefn
Mawr
A dramatisation of the famous thirteenthcentury
Icelandic Saga of the Volsungs, one of
the greatest early Scandinavian mythiclegendary
tales, retold in a riveting one-man
show packed with heroes, warring tribal kings,
gods, love, a ferocious dragon and an immense
treasure trove. Any profits will help to fund
community arts programmes. www.dvcp.co.uk
£4.00 / £3.00 (concessions). Tickets from The
Ebenezer Centre, Crane Street, Cefn Mawr, LL14
3NH, 01978 814990, or via our website
www.dvcp.co.uk
MINERA LEAD MINES
THE PRODUCERS IN CONCERT
23 September, 9pm - 11pm
Worthenbury Village Hall
Leading blues band, ‘The Producers’ is playing at
Worthenbury as part of the UK tour to promote
the new CD. This is the group’s first club gig in
the area since the band folded in 2002, so it is
expected to create much interest amongst local
blues fans. Doors open at 8pm.
£12. Tickets from 01948 770215, or
www.hookerblues.co.uk
THE PRODUCERS
TOWERS AND TRUNCHEONS
Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
www.yearofculture.co.uk
TOWERS AND TRUNCHEONS
24 September, 11am
Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives,
Regent Street, Wrexham Families
Wrexham museum is located in the town’s former
police station, court house and militia barracks.
Find out more in an action-packed tour of the
building’s nooks and crannies. Who knows what
might be lurking there? An ‘Open Door’s’ event
Free event. Donations welcome.
i 01978 297460
CUTLASSES AND CONSTABLES:
A TOUR OF COUNTY BUILDINGS
24 September, 12 noon
Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives,
Regent Street, Wrexham Families
Wrexham Museum is located in one of the
town’s most historic buildings. Previous
occupants include the county militia, the police
and magistrates. Find out more in our unique
guided tour. An ‘Open Doors’ event.
Free event. Donations welcome.
i 01978 297460
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17TH CENTURY WEEKEND
PREPARING FOR THE WAR
24 and 25 September, 11am - 4pm
Chirk Castle Families
See the Castle household as they prepare
themselves for Civil War. Who do you support -
King or Parliament? Join Sir Thomas
Myddelton’s tenants as they drill with pike and
musket and see the gentry dine in the Great
Hall. Experience the sights and sounds of 17th
Century life in the Living History Camp.
Normal admission charges apply. i 01691
777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.co.uk
ETAPE CYMRU
Wales’ very own answer to the ‘Tour de France’ is
taking place on 9 October, 8am - 6pm. Are you up
for the challenge? Sign up now!
K-Extreme Ltd are proud to launch Etape Cymru, only the
second fully closed road event to be held within the UK.
The course covers 100 miles with a total ascent of 6191ft.
It starts and finishes in Wrexham and passes through the
stunning scenery of the Clwydian Range, taking in several
well known climbs:
● Horseshoe Pass ● The Shelf ● The Garth ● Worlds End
Etape Cymru is organised in partnership with British
Cycling and has the full support of Wrexham County
Borough Council, Denbighshire Council, Welsh
Government and North Wales Tourism
Entry Fee: £65, existing British Cycle Members £53
All entrants will receive a goodie bag (including a gilet RRP.£20)
and free British Cycling Ride membership (worth £24).
Entry for Etape Cymru, must be registered
on-line at www.etape-cymru.co.uk by 16th
August, 2011
Please Note : - Etape Cymru is not a race, but a Challenge! This
is a K-Extreme event as part of Wrexham Year of Culture 2011
DATHLU CYHOEDDI ATSAIN Y TONNAU
GAN JOHN GWYNNE, WRECSAM
28 September, 7pm
Wrexham Library
An evening which celebrates the publication of
the second crime novel by Wrexham novelist,
John Gwynne, a detective novel in which both
old and new enemies threaten family life.
Free event. i Wrexham Library, 01978 292620
MAX BOYCE
17TH CENTURY WEEKEND MAX BOYCE
30 September, 8.00pm
William Aston Hall, Glynd r University
There probably isn’t a single household in Wales
which hasn’t heard of Max Boyce! His albums
have sold in their millions, he has been awarded
six gold discs and an MBE and has toured the
world, playing concerts in Dubai, South Africa,
Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, New Zealand,
Australia, Canada and even the Falkland
Islands, where he entertained British troops.
£21. Tickets from Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndŵr
University, 01978 293293,
www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events JOHN GWYNNE
18 Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
www.yearofculture.co.uk