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MattParticipantFollowing on from what I mentioned the other day, there are additional observations that several visitors have asked vendors within Ty Pawb where the art gallery is, it seems many people can’t actually find it. For an Arts Hubs-cum-Market this is not great, as I thought the idea was art first with a supplemental market NOT a market with a hidden away obscure art gallery that nobody can find – surely the arts bit was what the funding was supposed to be all about, rather than an upgrade and renovation activity of the People’s Market? Almost sounds like WCBC hoodwinking the WAG for the funds.
The other thing, that I can only imagine the vendors are rather unhappy about is that there is still no Wi-Fi set-up in the venue, so they still can’t accept any card payments. I reckon, if you count the time since the hub launched, it’s almost been 3 full weeks of trading – the inability to accept cards, must be costing vendors potentially hundreds of pounds in lost revenue. Many people no longer carry any form of physical cash on them due to the major use of chip and pin or tap to pay or if they do have cash on them it will be limited and will hold them back from making more expensive impulse purchases that happen when you have access to your full bank account/credit card limits worth of cash.
MattParticipantAnother “teething” issue (how many are acceptable?). Someone on the Wrexham Town Matters forum expressed frustration that they could not get information on prices or even get an enquiry on how to book the theatre space at Ty Pawb after making several enquiries. I believe that contact has now been made with the right people and the issue is pending resolution, but again major concerns that artists and musicians want to book the space but a fristrating lack of readiness means they are unable to do so or assess affordability.
If they weren’t ready they really shouldn’t have rushed the opening as all of these issues being reported online are completely killing off any initial buzz and hype around the place. Reputation that is very hard to regain is in tatters.
MattParticipant[quote quote=147882]
Hence why I was asking if they had been DBS checked?
Yes, Kingdom Environmental Officers are DBS checked. They’re also vetted through a company called Check Your Staff at a personal cost to them of £50.[/quote]
Thanks for the clarification.
MattParticipant[quote quote=147860]
Surely that applies whether or not they’re Enforcement Officers ?[/quote]Absolutely, but there’s a massive red flag if a stranger is following a child and there is the right to phone the police. Whereas, as part of Kingdom’s work they are being asked to follow children who they have perceived to have been littering who they “suspect” are adults until the children can prove they are children. Surely a sex offender would think this is a fantastic set of permissions to have. Hence why I was asking if they had been DBS checked?
MattParticipantIdris it is quite clear from your posts that we are not going to agree on the issue of various residents in the town. We’ve obviously had very different experiences. It is my experience that the Polish I have met in 3 different locations I’ve lived in, across Wrexham, have all been very polite and friendly as neighbours and helpful in the places of business I’ve met them.
I’m not entirely sure that questioning someone’s usage of a forum and response on a forum is very relevant in 2018 when it can be accessed on a smartphone from anywhere at any time. What I get up to in my own time is entirely my business and how I go about observing Wrexham is also my business and my experience. I’m going to post on here because I am interested in matters regarding Wrexham and this is where the best discussions and debates are held.
If you say something I want to comment on, it’s going to happen, likewise if I saw something you said on Facebook or Twitter. Just as you have equal right to reply.You will notice I have not called you any names, I am just interested in your point of view. But do tell me this honestly, if you think Wrexham really is such a bad place to live, why haven’t you considered moving elsewhere? Or what do you propose is taken place to help improve the town?
MattParticipant[quote quote=147847]My point of Eastern Europeans invading Wrexham and making a nuisance of themselves also extends to their help in draining the NHS.
I present a Tweet on Wrexham.com from last night.@CarleyEdwardsx
16 hours ago
@wrexham 13 ambulances outside a&e, patients on gurneys in corridors/round majors desk. My dad’s been in majors seriously ill since Sat night, waiting for bed on ward. Poor staff, being brill but running round like crazy. If anyone doesnt need to urgently go to a&e, please don’t.Tell me that they do not clog up the hospitals and doctors![/quote]
Where does it state the ethnicity of the people who were waiting in the queue in A&E? Where do we draw the line on people not from the area not being welcome at the local A&E? Should the pesky English be allowed to use it across the border, what about our neighbours in Flintshire and Denbighshire? Where are we posing the cut off of the geographic origin of non-locals using our local NHS health services?
Also, what about the origins of the doctors and nurses who are actually treating staff – we are quite happy for people of different ethnicity and locations to save our lives and treat us, but turn the nose up when it comes to others different from us receiving treatment at our free at point of access National Health Service.
If someone from Eastern Europe (or anywhere else for that matter) is resident in Wrexham then they are entitled to the same healthcare as anyone else in the area. The vast majority of them pay their tax and council tax. They are paying for the running of the NHS. If we are complaining about clogging up for example, why should a British person on benefits not paying into the system be more entitled to access? Or perhaps those who self inflict and get treatment – e.g. smokers, alcoholics, drug abusers. How about the fact that we have an ageing population that need a higher level of care and health issues than others of working age or children. Of course it’s not the case that people are judged on their ability to pay into the system or how their health issues have been caused or their age demographic.
Also, I’m not sure what authority the original person had to Tweet that “If anyone doesnt need to urgently go to a&e, please don’t.” – Are they in a senior position at Betsi Cadwaladr or the Welsh Ambulance Service or another health services representative? No. How does she have any triage knowledge on who should or shouldn’t be coming to A&E. Someone could read that tweet, think their problem isn’t as serious and then leave it and then die. Don’t get me wrong, that is highly unlikely, but I don’t think it’s up to the families of patients to be handing out medical advice online and then it getting signal boosted by Wrexham.com (giving it authority and exposure). Although I think the main illustrative point of the retweet was how busy the Maelor was.
MattParticipantDoes anyone know if Kingdom enforcers get DBS checked? It would be a bit concerning if not, if they were/are allowed to actively pursue those under 18 and other vulnerable members of society and gain access to confidential information, such as their vehicle registration or home address.
Currently the state of play is that a child of any age that they suspect is guilty they are treated as an adult until they can prove they are a child (like a weird reverse proof of age for alcohol). Some individuals may only have a birth certificate at home to prove this, so it still permits Kingdom to effectively pursue children. I wonder how many parents feel comfortable with their kids going into town alone or with friends knowing that there are people out there who are not the police or another trustworthy source who could follow them home.
MattParticipantKeyboard warrior: a person who makes abusive or aggressive posts on the Internet, typically one who conceals their true identity.
MattParticipant[quote quote=147811]I love that you think I read ‘OK’ and am in my teens! I wouldn’t give ‘OK’ or any similar magazine space in my recycling bin 😂[/quote]
These have been declared FACTS there is no come-back!
April 16, 2018 at 7:23 pm in reply to: How many elected councilmen does it take to cut a red ribbon? #147810
MattParticipant[quote quote=147808]I’m not one to stick up for the council or anyone else for that matter, but two of our esteemed council members were needed because one is Town Center development and one is Transport.
How about trawling the Gwenfro for shopping trolleys? Or going on a dog muck picking up expedition?? What a stupid statement – there are workmen who clean these things up – but if morons didn’t litter/dump then it would,nt be there.
Again not sticking up for them, but most Councillors I come into contact with, do do something constructive and give back to their community in time and effort.[/quote]
I think you completely missed the satirical nature of the entire post.
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