There is lots happening in this month’s community news article! A huge well done to everyone involved.
Premier Windows & Conservatories
PW&C customer Sue Barnett has been presented with a cheque for ￡500 just for submitting a review of the company’s services!
Selected at random, Mrs Barnett sent a review of the windows and doors Premier had installed. Any customer submitting feedback through the Conservatory Outlet review centre is automatically in with a dozen chances to win ￡500 as there is a 12-month rolling term. Managing Director Caroline Chenery presented the cheque at the firm’s Gledrid indoor showroom.
Coleg Cambria
A STUDENT-driven campaign to unite communities and celebrate diversity in Wrexham has gone from strength to strength.
So much so the Culture Collective plan more events over the next academic year. With the support of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Coordinator Judith Alexander and Lead Chaplain Tim Feak, learners organised activities at the college’s ial Restaurant. Bringing together people of different faiths and backgrounds and promoting their heritage, history, and traditions.
The first was attended by more than 140 people and showcased food and drink from around the world. As well as music, dance, literature and art. “We invited students and local organisations to celebrate Wrexham’s culturally diverse community,” said Judith. “What started as a one-off project led to a programme of events, and now the learners plan to continue next year.”
Nightingale House Hospice
Patients at Nightingale House Hospice enjoy freshly prepared meals, crafted by dedicated staff and volunteers from the award-winning Caffi Cwtch team. Beyond serving delicious dishes to the visitors from the community, the cafe’s proceeds also contribute to supporting patient care at the hospice.
Peter Jackson has managed the team at Caffi Cwtch since it opened 7 years ago. Peter Jackson of Caffi Cwtch He explains, “The team is made up of 9 paid staff and about 50 volunteers. We provide food not only for customers but also for our patients in the Inpatient Unit and on the Well-being Programme. We don’t take orders between 11:45 and 12:15 because patients are always our priority.”
“Some customers have been coming since Caffi Cwtch opened, like the Rotary Club, who gather here on Wednesday mornings.” “The cafe isn’t just for customers who want a bite to eat. It’s also a place where patients’ relatives come when they visit their loved ones. They come to the cafe for some downtime and, occasionally, patients will come to the cafe too.”
Hope House
Hope House recently held a Charity Golf Day, which was a real hit.
Carden Park Golf Club hosted the fundraising event after they had kindly selected our hospices to be the charity beneficiary from their 2023 Captain’s Day tournament.
Over 100 players took to the prestigious Nicklaus Course and enjoyed a great day’s play in the sunshine. Followed by an evening meal, raffle, and auction hosted by Toastmaster Peter James. The event raised a stunning ￡15,000 thanks to the generosity of club members and local businesses.
Visit hopehouse.org.uk/blog/myles-family-story to read how Hope House has helped a young boy called Myles manage his complicated illness, 4H Leukodystrophy. Using the hospice’s respite services, his mother, Georgia, tells how Myles has benefitted from their care and how much he has enjoyed activities such as the hydrotherapy pool and Supernova sensory room.
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