Local autism charity announces return of popular Summer Fete

A local autism charity backed by ‘Super Paul Mullin’ has unveiled the return of its popular Summer Fete.

The event, which is being held by Llay-based ‘Your Space’, will take place at Chirk AAA’s Club on Sunday 9 June from 11am-4pm.

The charity provides provides high quality, engaging sports, social and arts activities and after school and holiday clubs for youngsters – as well as family swim nights, sibling Sundays and family days out.

Your Space became a registered charity in 2013 and has gone on to secure the backing of Wrexham AFC star Paul Mullin, who is patron of the organisation.

June’s event will be the first time that the charity has held its popular Summer Fete since before the coronavirus pandemic.

It is being sponsored by Caffi Wylfa, J. Jervis Accountants, Blades Gents Barbers, Richard Burbidge, Gittins & Co Wealth Management and Shannon Sales Chirk.

In attendance at the event will be Clwyd South MS Ken Skates and North Wales MS Carolyn Thomas and deputy mayor of Wrexham, Cllr Beryl Blackmore.

Your Space Autism Champion and Part-Time Fundraiser, Andrew Edwards said: “Our Summer Fete promises to be a fantastic day.

“It is the first time that it has been held since the Pandemic.

“We would greatly like to place on record our thanks and gratitude to our sponsors Caffi Wylfa, Blades Gents Barbers, Richard Burbidge, Gittins & Co Wealth Management and Shannon Sales Chirk along with Chirk AAA’s Tim Flack and Suzanne Newall for allowing us to use the club.

“We also ask if you wish to discuss the divisive 20MPH limit on Welsh roads with Mr Skates that you do so politely regardless of your views.

“He is our guest and we greatly appreciate his kind support in attending our Summer Fete. Not adhering to this will not be tolerated.”

The Your Space Summer Fete will take place at Chirk AAA’s Club on Sunday 9 June from 11am-4pm.