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Slightly off topic’ but there does seem to be a couple of posters having a pop at cyclists. I am a road user and drive a car and a motorcycle but more often cycle, and I am a cycling instructor working mainly in primary schools.
Zinger: the Highway code does apply to cyclists and there is a specific section on cycling. I teach my pupils to obey the rules of the road and cycle in a safe manner but I also expect other road users to treat cyclists with respect and allow time and space for them.
Cycle paths: some are well designed and some are put in position just to earn revenue and the ability to say we have put cycle paths in. Cyclists are not obliged to use them; very often I chose not to because it is safer to take up a better road position. A pavement is NOT a cycle path unless it is marked for dual use.Regarding the traffic lights at the Premier Inn; I assume also that they are for use only when traffic is trying to turn out of the Premier in junction. I would have thought the entrance would be barrier controlled to prevent non-hotel users from parking. I am hoping that the temporary lights are removed for the World Cup game on Sunday!
Open question: IS it fair to blame the Council for the location of the bins or better to blame the people who drop litter? Or perhaps the producers of items with far to much packaging?
I saw a family coming out of a shop this week, the kids opened their packet of swap cards and dropped the wrapper in sight of a bin located near to the shop. The kids were completely oblivious to what they had just done and their parents didn’t seem bothered either. After watching the TV programme I think I am now going to politely challenge such behaviour.
There are deals to get tickets at reduced prices; theres a ‘buy one get one free’ offer for the group game v USA and the quarter final, and there are promotional codes (e.g BOC) to get half price tickets.
I would add that the pricing has been very reasonable considering its a World Cup. The highest prices in the tournament are £99 (for corporate tickets) compare this to the rugby union world cup where the top price ticket will be £750.
I appreciate that money is scarce but its a World Cup, its in Wrexham and most prices are far cheaper than Premiership football or 6 Nations tickets.
Only 5 days left before the Opening Ceremony in Cardiff featuring England v Australia and Wales v Italy. Tickets are still available for this and the games in Wrexham, Wales v USA (3rd November) and the Quarter Final (16th November).
Deals are available such as “Buy one get one half price”. If you are thinking of buying for one game use the promotion code 50%DISCOUNT to get half price tickets.
Don’t miss out #GetBehindWales
I was reading on Facebook the Labour manifesto that on election they would reduce parking charges to attract shoppers.
Following his appointment as Leader, Councillor Neil Rogers was quoted in an article in the Leader newspaper as saying:
“We want to start having dialogue about the situation concerning car parks. It is high on my agenda…
“We fought against the plans that the last administration had for new parking charges. We now want to see what we can do to make things as attractive for shoppers and residents as possible, with car parking very important in relation to that.”
“It is important the businesses of this town are given the chance to prosper,” he said. “We value the service they are providing for the town and are keen to help them in any way we can.
“Town centres are struggling across the length and breadth of Britain and we have to find ways we can help Wrexham town centre prosper.
“We need to work together to find the best way forward regarding car parking.”
Remember this the next time you meet your councillor or have to cast your vote.
@thewayneinspain 8725 wrote:
re: online
there must be scope for some sort of joint website were a customer can buy all the goods from the market in one place and a pay a small delivery charge and get their purchase delivered.I suggested this to the Town Centre Manager along with a carbon- free delivery system – a cargo bike to deliver. Not a great enthusiastic response to be honest.
I was in Cardiff recently and their Central Market reminds me very much of our Butchers Market. there are several butchers, a large fishmonger (with queues of people) some craft stalls, spice stalls, infact ALL the stalls are full and the market is thriving. Its close to the Morgan Quarter which has 3 arcades again similar in some ways to Wrexhams arcades – except Cardiffs are thriving with niche shops. Get some advice WCBC. Markets seemto be making a comeback – everywhere except Wrexham.
I was recently in Cardiff and they have invigorated their arcades and the central market while retaining some of the shops that have been there for years (e.g. Spillers Records). The place was alive an buzzing with shoppers despite the new St. Davids shopping centre opening opposite – or has the footfall of the centre attracted more people to the arcades. Perhaps our councillors could getin touch with Cardiff and find out how to rejuvenate the heart of the town successfully.
Agree Andy and I am a regular cyclist and cycling instructor. It pains me to say that some cyclists are their own worst enemy when it comes to annoing other road users.
A hi- viz jacket costs less than a fiver and at least you can be seen if your wearing it. If the Police had to deal with a fatality perhaps it would become a higher priority.
Now your asking politicians to think further ahead than the next time they are elected! They always take a short-term view and seldom do what is best for the citizens of this country. The railways of this country are a prime example but there are other local short-term decisions which come back to haunt us, such as the destruction of much of Wrexhams distinctive buildings, particularly the old veg market.
