What’s On In Wrexham: November 29th – December 5th

Christmas is fast approaching meaning there are festive events for you to enjoy, along with the usual batch of events in and around Wrexham.

You can also view a list of individual events that have been submitted by Wrexhamites here. If you’d like any of your festive or upcoming events featured on the website, then please fill in the details on this form and we will pop them on the site for you!

Friday November 29th

NatWest Mobile Business School 2013

Is running your own business an option for you? Come along to visit the NatWest Mobile Business School on Friday 29th November 2013 on Queens Square, Wrexham. There will be a range of information and workshops on starting and growing your own business. This event is being co-ordinated by NatWest in partnership with Wrexham County Borough Council.

Venue: Queens Square, Wrexham, LL11 1LP

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: NatWest on 08457 114477 or email southcheshire&[email protected]

Buble at Yuletide

Is there a ‘Mrs Jones’ in your life? Join the marvelous John Durham whilst he performs some Buble Classics. Delicious 3 Course Meal and Disco. There is on thing for certain you will be left ‘Feeling Good’

Venue: Holt Lodge Hotel

Time: 7:30pm

Ticket Price: £27

Contact: Holt lodge Hotel on 01978 661002 or email [email protected]

Saturday November 30th

Christmas Fair 2013

Hospice Annual Christmas fair. There is something for the whole family, Hospice stalls, Gift stalls, toy stalls, Tombolas, Raffle, Santa’s Grotto, Cake Stall, Refreshments, Children’s Activities, and much more. Entry Fee: 50p Further details and information if you would like a stall at the event:

Venue: Wrexham Memorial Hall, Bodhyfryd

Time: 12 noon – 3:00pm

Ticket Price: 50p

Contact: Laura Parry on 01978 314292 or email [email protected]

Sunday December 1st

80’s School Disco

Do you ‘Wanna Dance With Somebody’? Shake off the dust, throw on your old school uniforms and dance the night away. Bring back the memories of ‘The best days of your life’ Fancy dress welcomed, prize for best dressed. 3 Course Meal and Disco. Perfect for Celebrating Christmas with friends and family! This event is suitable for ages 16 and over.

Venue: Holt Lodge Hotel

Time: 7:30pm

Ticket Price: £22

Contact: Holt lodge Hotel on 01978 661 002 or email [email protected]

Monday December 2nd

Wrexham Jelly

What is a Jelly? A Jelly is an informal co-working event where freelancers, home workers and small/micro business owners bring their laptop or other work and work, chat and collaborate with other small business owners. All you need to bring is your laptop – we supply Wifi, tea, coffee, drinks,cake & biscuits. This is event is suitable for 18+

Venue: The Regent

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Ticket Price: £5.00

Contact: Joanna Kinch on or email [email protected]

Wednesday December 4th

Junior Boxercise

Take part in a 45 minute work out for all abilities in this new, fun filled exercise at Queensway Stadium. This is event is suitable for 8-15 years.

Venue: Queensway Stadium

Time: 16.30-17.15 (8-11 yrs); 17.30-18.15 (12-15 yrs)

Ticket Price: £2.90 (discount with PURE Card)

Contact: Junior Boxercise on 01978 355826 or email [email protected]

Thursday December 5th

Wrexham Council Tenants Supported Housing Service Review Group

Wrexham Tenants living in or interested in Supported Housing Services including sheltered housing and services for older persons as well as any tenant in receipt of the Tenancy Support Scheme meet regularly to determine service standards and monitor the quality of services from a customer perspective. The meetings are held in different Sheltered Housing schemes every two months.

Venue: Cambrian Place

Time: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: Mike Schirwing on 01978 315509 or email [email protected]

Lunch & Learn

Christmas Floral Decorations £12 for 2 courses course meal, coffee and activities (There may be additional costs for some activities)

Venue: Penley Rainbow Centre

Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm

Ticket Price: £5.50 – £12.50

Contact: Rebecca Cupit on 01948 830730 or email [email protected]

Being a Director

This module looks at what it means to be a Company Director, the duties and responsibilities, as well as the implications and consequences. The aim is to help you to make sure you keep within the law and are able to perform your duties well and act with confidence. By the end of this module you will: Understand the role and duties of a company director Be aware of the legal responsibilities and consequences Understand corporate governance and what it means to your business Be able to run effective board meetings Be an effective and successful director

Venue: The Atrium, Redwither Tower, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham. LL13 9XT

Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: Hilary Neil-Williams on 01978 667000 or email [email protected]

Wrexham Heritage Forum General Meeting

Wrexham Heritage Forum will be holding their December General Meeting at Wrexham Museum. Members of North Wales Miners’ Association Trust will be giving a talk about their Bersham Colliery Heritage Centre & Mobile Museum Project. A tour of the bus will be given. Wrexham Heritage Forum will also be outlining their initial proposals for a 2014 Wrexham Heritage Fair. The meeting is open to members and non-members.

Venue: Wrexham County Borough Museum & Archives

Time: Starts at 7.00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: Wrexham Heritage Forum on or email [email protected] or phone 01978 297460

Cheese and Wine Evening

Glyndwr Giving are delighted to invite you to attend our cheese and wine tasting evening sponsored by Clear Black Wine. Join us for an evening of cheese, fine wine, festive cheer and mince pies.

Venue: 1887 Restaurant, Glyndwr University, Mold Road, Wrexham

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Ticket Price: £15

Contact: Gemma Wrathall on 01978 294430 or email [email protected]