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Catch up with the latest news in this month’s community corner!

Ysgol Rhiwabon

After another successful year with their Parent Panel. Ysgol Rhiwabon are pleased to invite parents to join for this academic year.

The group comprises typically 8-10 parents of students from the school who meet to discuss a range of school matters, such as uniforms, attendance, parents’ evenings, and also pupil well-being.

The YR Parent Panel allows parents to become involved in positively shaping the school. They welcome parental input as part of their commitment to continued school improvement.

The Parent Panel meet once every half term for a one-hour meeting. There would be a commitment of six meetings for this academic year.

Please register your interest at mailbox@rhiwabon-high.wrexham.sch.uk marking it for the attention of Mr P Bingham.

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Coleg Cambria

The collaboration between Coleg Cambria and Table Tennis Wales has made significant progress in the last 12 months.

Regional Development Officer Aaron Beech has liaised with clubs, PE teachers and grassroots organisations to find the country’s next Olympic, Commonwealth or World champion. The Academy has recently held four festivals at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham. More than 300 attended the matches and fun activities.

“We also deliver festivals at Deeside Leisure Centre and Northop for primary and secondary schools, working with Aura Leisure and local coaches,” said Aaron.

“And the numerous taster sessions we held across Flintshire, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey have allowed us to engage with more than 2000 youngsters, introducing them to the joys of table tennis.”

In addition to focusing on elite competition, the returning Food and Fun programme will feature table tennis clubs from Ewloe, Northop, Rhyl, and Trinity Club in Trefnant, encouraging children to stay active and eat healthy.

Yale Primary Festival

Inclusivity and Accessibility for All

Another important partner for the Academy is Disability Sport Wales, which has helped Aaron and the team promote inclusivity and accessibility for all.

“We are actively signposting players to local clubs and are on the lookout for our next Paralympian, fostering a supportive environment,” he said.

“Whether it’s county training and selection days, ensuring a robust and competitive environment for our athletes. Or sessions for learners with disabilities. We have a total commitment to encouraging as many people as we can. Bolstered by the commitment and enthusiasm of our coaches, who are instrumental in the success we’ve had to this point.”

Aaron added: “The strong partnerships we have built since launching have been pivotal, including Bangor University – where we held a Veterans Team Championships and the inaugural Bangor Open. Or the exploratory work we are doing with Girl Guide and Boy Scout troops.

Email aaron.beech@tabletennis.wales or visit tabletennis.wales for more information.

Visit Coleg Cambria for the latest news and information.

73 Degree Films

Wrexham Filmmaker Robert Corcoran travelled to Venice to explore the history of theatre and whether it can be reimagined. Across the 12-minute film, Robert traces the history of theatre and crafts in the city. Meeting everyone from Venetian mask makers to Murano glass masters.

“Like many people, I’m fascinated by the history of art. So it was a dream of mine to go to this place that used to be the centre of the universe not so long ago – to make my crazy contribution.”

That contribution includes ‘challenging the definition of theatre’ by performing a new play in an empty theatre before burning the only copy of the script.

“I sealed the ashes of the script in a Murano glass vase. I’m happy to report made it safely back to Wrexham and is now sitting in our office!”

Next up for 73 are some projects a little closer to home – releasing a documentary/game show episode from last year’s popular Mystery Box Store and some fun new short video series in Wrexham.

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Forge Property Consultants

Forge Property Consultants is delighted to welcome another new team member. Assistant surveyor Rhiannon Parry-Hughes is in her third year at Harper Adams University. Studying for a Chartered Surveyor (Rural) Degree Apprenticeship in Rural Enterprise and Land Management.

She will work with Forge throughout the coming years to gain on-the-job experience while working towards her RICS and CAAV qualifications.

Originally from North Wales, near Holywell, Rhiannon attended West Kirby Grammar School on the Wirral before attending university. Rhiannon is working alongside Director Nick Edwards in Forge’s North Wales office in Wrexham. She will also work across the firm’s Shropshire-based head office in West Felton near Oswestry.

Thrilled to be Selected

Rhiannon is looking forward to learning as much as she can about property surveying at Forge. Particularly about valuation and finding out more about landlord and tenant matters. She says,

“I met one of the Forge directors, Tom Mason, at a Young Professionals event in Shrewsbury and talked to him about my future career plans. There were lots of Forge boards displayed on properties and land, so I went to the website to learn more. I applied through the online recruitment section and was thrilled to be selected for this role.”

Rhiannon Parry-Hughes
Rhiannon Parry-Hughes

Forge Property Consultants Ltd is a firm of Chartered Surveyors and Valuers, advising clients on a wide range of property and land matters from its four offices in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North and South Wales. Experienced in dealing with all property types, the company works across agricultural, residential, and commercial property sectors. Clients include private individuals, corporate entities, and statutory undertakers.

For more information on Forge Property Consultants, visit their website.

Hope House

Schools across North and Mid Wales are urged to sign up for a challenging and inspirational charity program that forms part of the Welsh Baccalaureate and is guaranteed to inspire and empower students.

Organised by Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices, in conjunction with leaders from the business world. The highly successful Dragons’ Lair initiative fulfils the Enterprise and Employability criteria of the Welsh Bacc. It encourages pupils to create a business idea, pitch it to the Dragons for feedback, market and eventually sell their product for profit at a school event such as a Christmas fair.

Sitting along the four principles of the Welsh Curriculum, Dragons’ Lair will help develop ambitious and capable learners by challenging pupils in a fun and engaging way and encouraging social responsibility.

The scheme has the backing of the local business and education communities. It has involved hundreds of students across schools in North Wales.

It has raised £130,000 for the charity, with eminent businesses such as Net World Sports, JCB, Principality Building Society, Platts Agriculture and Proximo Group keen participants.

Dragons' Lair

Supporting Schools

Hope House Tŷ Gobaith supports schools with a £10 investment per team and supplies all the resources schools need, starting with a special launch assembly to motivate the participants. There will also be another ceremony to present certificates at the program’s culmination,

All monies raised go towards funding the respite, care, therapeutic and counselling work for seriously ill local children and their families that Hope House Tŷ Gobaith provide at their two sites in Conwy and Oswestry. It costs £7.5million per year to run both sites, with only a small portion coming from government funding.

Ambitious and Imaginative Young People

James Harper, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for Principality, said the scheme was “absolutely wonderful”.

“I had the pleasure of visiting St Joseph’s Catholic and Anglican High School. I have never seen pitches of such high quality from the pupils.”

Nadia McKane, Sales and Marketing Director from Platts Agriculture Limited, is a volunteer Dragon. She states “Together with other members of the Wrexham Leadership Alliance, I was very impressed with the ambitious and imaginative young people – the future of our businesses and organisations! What a great initiative.”

Former Dragon, writer and historian David Rowe commented: “I have had the pleasure of taking part as a Dragon in the Hope House Tŷ Gobaith Dragons’ Lair events. The performance of the students is truly uplifting.

“The level of skills of the various groups bodes well for their futures. I hope all the students who participated found the challenge as enjoyable as I and my fellow dragons have.”

Giving Back

The program is open to all secondary schools in Wales. Fundraising Team Leader for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith, Catrin Dowdeswell, said: “This is one of our favourite initiatives. It creates solid links between our schools, local companies and ultimately local families.

“It’s so valuable when our community comes together in this way to help create quality moments for children with life-limiting conditions. We have been privileged to see young people demonstrate various new skills.

“Our Dragons love the opportunity to share their life skills and give something back to the business leaders of tomorrow.”

Get your school involved and inspire its pupils. Visit hopehouse.org.uk to register or phone 01492 596 581.

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Hope House - Dragons' Lair event

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