What’s On In Wrexham: September 13th – September 19th

The summer holidays may be over and the kids may be back in school, however there is still lots on in around the town for you to do. The Open Doors project is continuing and Saturday is full of plenty of activities for all of the family.

If you would like someone featured on a future What’s On Guide, or would like something added to this one; then please email [email protected] with the time, date, location and cost of the event, along with a brief description.

Friday 13th September

Brynkinalt Hall. Open Doors 2013

Brynkinalt Hall is a stunning Grade II* listed house, hidden away on the border between Wales and Shropshire. Guided tours will last approx. 1 hour and will cover the history of the family and the house which was built in 1612 by Sir Edward Trevor and then enlarged in the early 19th century by Lady Dungannon. The formal West Garden will also be open (weather dependent). Coffee/tea and cake available. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. This event is part of Open Doors 2013. Wrexham. For further information please visit www.civictrustwales.org/ www.wrexham.gov.uk/opendoors.

Venue: Brynkinalt Hall.

Time: Tour starts at 10.30am.

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: 01691 773425 or email [email protected]

Saturday 14th September

Caer Alyn. Open Doors 2013

Caer Alyn Home is designed to engage and enthuse local communities and people about their past. During the day you will experience the working of an archaeological site as we try and unravel its history. Hands – on activities for adults and children as well as guided tours will be taking place throughout the site. Come and meet our young archaeology group CAYA and have a go at being an archaeologist for the day. Refreshments and free car parking available on the day. This event is part of Open Doors 2013. Wrexham. For further information see www.civictrustwales.org / www.wrexham.gov.uk/heritage

Venue: Caer Alyn, Pont Y Capel Fields, Llay. LL12 8SA.

Time: 10.30am-4.30pm.

Ticket Price: Free

Contact:  01244 321858 or 07947 768446 or email [email protected]

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Walk 2. Open Doors 2013

Enjoy a guided tour of Trevor Basin. The walk will take us across and underneath the aqueduct. Get up close and personal with over 200 years of history. The tour will carry on along the embankment to the lead works and promises to offer an insight into the industrial revolution. (Approx a 1.5 hour walk). The walk will be led by a North Wales Tourist Guide.  This event is part of Open Doors 2013-Wrexham.For further information please see www.civictrustwales.org/ www.wrexham.gov.uk/opendoors. Advanced booking is required.

Venue: Meet at the Tourist Information Point, Trevor Basin

Time: 10.30am start

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on or email [email protected]. Or alternatively Box Office on 01978 297460 (c/o Wrexham Museums). – advanced booking is required

Stiwt Theatre. Open Doors 2013

Join us for coffee and a short presentation on the refurbishment of the Stiwt Theatre The presentation will be followed by a tour of the Grade II* listed building which includes many original Art Deco features. PRE BOOKING REQUIRED. Additional information: Lunch: 12:30pm (£). Pre-book. Afternoon tea: 4:30pm (£). Pre-book. Annual Anniversary Concert: 7:30pm (£). Pre-book. This event is part of Open Doors 2013. Wrexham. For further information please visit www.civictrustwales.org/ www.wrexham.gov.uk/opendoors

Venue: Stiwt Theatre, Broad Street, Rhosllanerchrugog

Time: Starts 11:00am

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: Stiwt Theatre. on 01978 841 300 or email [email protected]

Africa Entsha

The sensational Africa Entsha are returning to Wrexham at the end of their UK tour to run a singing workshop and perform in concert on 14th September. Africa Entsha is a five piece a cappella group from South African township Soweto, who reached a global audience with their performance at the South African World Cup opening ceremony. Their sound blends western pop elements of the male vocal harmony tradition alongside the soft and exhilarating spirit of traditional South African songs. Since coming to the UK three years ago the group have grown massively in popularity, being nominated for Edinburgh Fringe Best Live Act last year, and this year being awarded a five star review at Brighton Fringe. Experience the unique style of Africa Entsha for yourself – come along to the singing workshop where you will get the chance to learn and sing with the group, and then watch them perform with Wrexham’s very own Community Choir later the same evening. Singing Workshop: 2-4pm, Erddig Hall’s Exhibition Room, £5. Concert: 7.30pm, St. Giles’ Parish Church, £10. Combination tickets (workshop and concert) are also available for £13. For more information and tickets please contact ATSIXTYSEVEN67 on 01978 290680 or [email protected]

Venue: Erddig Hall / St. Giles’ Parish Church

Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm and 7.30pm

Ticket Price: £5

Contact: Wendy Paintsil on 01978 290680 or email [email protected]

Bethlehem Chapel,Penuel Chapel & Ponciau Park-Open Doors 2013

A guided walk to Grade II* listed Bethlehem Chapel and Penuel Chapel. A short talk on the history of each chapel will be given with ample time to investigate both buildings. Weather permitting we shall return to the Stiwt via the Ponciau Park and the vista will allow a detailed explanation and visual history of the mines and their influence on the other industries and the community. Additional information: Lunch: 12:30pm (£). Pre-book. Afternoon tea: 4:30pm (£). Pre-book. Annual Anniversary Concert: 7:30pm (£). Pre-book. Access The walk is on relatively flat roads. The chapels have one or two small steps. The tour is probably not suitable for very young children. This event is part of Open Doors 2013-Wrexham. For further information see www.civictrustwales.org / www.wrexham.gov.uk/opendoors

Venue: Theatr Stiwt

Time: Tour starts at 2pm

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: The Stiwt Theatre on 01978 841 300 or email [email protected]

Antiques And Collectors Fair

A monthly collectors fair selling a wide variety of antiques and collectibles, including glass, ceramics, militaria, pictures and prints, books, ephemera, jewellery, postcards etc.

Venue: Memorial Hall 

Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm

Ticket Price: £1.00 for adults, 70p for concessions, accompanied children are free.

Contact: Martin Heath on 01492 547868 or email [email protected]

Bryn’s Buddies

Come along to Wrexham Museum’s monthly history club for children aged 7 – 11 years. In our September session we will be making our own gold cape! Please note, advanced booking essential. This is event is suitable for 7-11 Years

Venue: Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives

Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm

Ticket Price: £3

Contact: Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives on 01978 297460 or email [email protected]

Jammy Afternoon

Hedgerow fruit collecting starts at 1.30pm. Finished product by 3.30 – 4.00pm. Please bring a clean empty jar and sugar to make jam.

Venue: Ty Mawr Country Park

Time: 1.30pm – 4.00pm

Ticket Price: £2.00

Contact: Ty Mawr on 01978 822780 or email [email protected]

Archery In The Tea Garden

Paul Jones from The Archery Experience will be here at The Plassey offering advice and tuition in the art of archery. Come along and join in the fun!

Venue: Plassey Craft and Retail Centre

Time: 11.00am until 4.00pm

Ticket Price: Archery £2 including tuition

Contact: Sarah Brookshaw on 01978 780 277 or email [email protected]

Monday 16th September

Mystery shoppers

Have you ever left a shop feeling delighted by the level of service you recived, or wishing you had taken your custom elsewhere? Wewant to make sure that all our customers have a positive experiance when using our services by recruting a pool of mystery shoppers. Mystery shopers are enthusiastic, With good reporting and observational skills. They anonymously test our services by phoning us, emailing us, writing to us, carryiong out spot checks or visiting our offices. They then tell us about the service they received. We use this feedback to improve what we do and the way that we do it. Mystery shoppers carry out a mystery shopping exercise no more than twice a year. We will cover out a pocket expanses. We also provide free training in a fun, informal setting.

Venue: Plas pentgwyn (IT Room2)

Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm

Ticket Price: Free

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

Tuesday 17th September

Website and Social Media Review Group

Wrexham Website Review Group members are tenants who voluntarily help us monitor our housing website to make sure it is up to date and contains information tenants want to see. Some attend meetings in various community facilities to feedback their experience of website accessibility, quality of information and suggestions on how it could be improved. Others review the website remotely and send us their suggestions for improvements. They also look at the use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. We are currently looking for new members from across Wrexham who have access to the internet and an interest in websites. If you would like to make a difference and have an interest in website design, blogs, Facebook and other social media, please get in touch with us. For further information, please contact Mike Schirwing on 01978 315509 or [email protected]. Advanced booking is required.

Venue: Housing Services, Ruthin Road, Wrexham LL13 7TU.

Time: 10:00am – 12 noon

Ticket Price: Free

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

Wednesday 18th September

Junior Boxercise

Take part in a 45 minute work out for all abilities in this new, fun-filled exercise at Queensway Stadium.

Venue: Queensway Stadium

Time: 4.30pm – 5.15pm (8-11 yrs) and 5.30pm – 6.15pm (12-15 yrs)

Ticket Price: £2.90 (discount with PURE Card)

Contact: Junior Boxercise on 01978 355826 or email [email protected]. Or contact the Box Office on 01978 355826

Thursday 19th September

Caia Park Residents Forum
Do you feel strongly that there are issues that need to be addressed in the community? Do you want to work in partnership with local services providers to address these issues? If so, then this is your chance to make your voice heard at the first resident’s forum meeting.

Venue: Caia Park Partnership, Conference Room

Time: 7.30 pm

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: Phil Hughes on 01978 357583 or email [email protected]

Wrexham Jelly – Co-Working Event

Wrexham Jelly is the only Jelly in North Wales that registered on UK Jelly; other North Wales Jelly Days. 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. For more information and to reserve your place, please use our Eventbrite ticketing system.  This is event is suitable for 21-80

Venue: The Regent – Offices & Business Centre

Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: Joanna Kinch on 07786923078 or email [email protected]

Ticket Booking Website: https://wrexham-jelly.eventbrite.co.uk/ (external link)

Civic Society Meeting

The Wrexham Area Civic Society presents a talk entitled “WREXHAM AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR”. It is to be given by Phil Coops. As the anniversary of the outbreak of the First World Way approaches, Mr. Coops has produce a Broughton and Brynteg War Memorial book, and has been closely involved with the restoration of Brynteg War Memorial. All are welcome, admission is free.

Venue: Ty Avow, 21 Egerton Street, Wrexham

Time: 7:15pm

Ticket Price: Free

Contact: Simon Jones on 01978 266945 or email [email protected]