Letters

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks to all our readers for keeping in touch with us here at Shire. It has been great that so many still found time to write while the country was basking in some glorious summer weather – your e orts during the holiday season are particularly appreciated. We’ve printed a few favourites here, but please do keep them coming – we love hearing your thoughts and opinions, as well as bits of news you want to share. As always, please include a picture when you can and send your correspondence to us at editorial@shiremagazine.co.uk.

If you’ve missed a copy of Shire while you’ve been away, we’re happy to send you one. Just let us know which issue you need and we can pop it in the post – as long as you send us an sae for £1.60 to Shire Magazine, PO Box 276, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 1FR. An even safer bet is to subscribe to the mag so you never miss out again! See page 51 for details. Keep reading – and keep in touch!

Employment opportunities

I wanted to let your readers know about a new scheme that may help them, or people they know, into employment. The WeDiscover programme run jointly by Conwy Employment Hub and Wrexham-based WeMindTheGap had such a positive impact it is now being rolled out in Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Anglesey. As well as access to IT equipment and presentations by guests such as MMA fi ghter Aaron Aby and a zookeeper from Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay, those taking part enjoyed days out, helped with community events and received prizes for engagement. Thalia and MJ, who benefi ted from the WeDiscover taster sessions will be taking programme, with members of WeMindTheGap place from 19th September, and are open to those not in education, employment or training. For information, email laura@wemindthegap.org.uk or call 0333 939 8818.

Libby Duo, Strategic Manager for Conwy Employment Service

Cash grants up for grabs

The Enhance Llangollen Riverside Project was one of 14 initiatives to secure funding from Community Innovation Denbighshire via the UK Community Renewal Fund, matched by Clocaenog Forest Windfarm Fund and led by Cadwyn Clwyd. Jessica Evans, chair of Llangollen Parks Community Group, said the money will be used for a feasibility study on ideas including a new ‘splash pad’, mini golf, bandstand renovations and e-bike charging points.

More community groups and social enterprises can apply for funding of up to £20,000 for bids to the government’s Shared Prosperity fund when it launches – centred around sustainability and green growth and innovations that help the local economy ‘bounce back’. Community Innovation Parks chair Jessica Evans Denbighshire also provides grants of up to £5,000. Email admin@cadwynclwyd.co.uk, or call 01490 340500. Lowri Owain, Cadwyn Clwyd Manager

Make music with us

Wrexham Sounds would like to share a callout to aspiring musicians and those who might want to share their skills. Since its launch the music studio has been providing young carers and disadvantaged children with free lessons to provide inspiration and an escape from the challenges of everyday life. One of those to benefi t has been Maisie Carman, 12, a pupil at Ysgol Dinas Bran, Llangollen, referred by Young Carers. Maisie, from Cefn Mawr, helps her mum and stepdad look after her brother Leo, seven, who has completed chemotherapy and is making a full recovery while he awaits tests for autism. She loves her singing lessons with vocal and wellbeing coach Clementine Gong, and Maisie in the studio with tutor Clementine says being part of Wrexham Sounds helped rebuild her confi dence after she “lost her sparkle” in lockdown.

Our sessions include piano, drums, guitar, singing and more, and we plan to roll out more. For information or to join our team as a freelance tutor or volunteer, visit wrexhamsounds.org

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Allow me to thank all those involved in creating and producing your magazine. A wonderfully inspiring tribute to our treasured and exquisite Lady Cheshire and our beautiful sister districts we share. Thank you again. Yours sincerely,

Rob Cunningham-Caskie

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Gary Thomas

Shire Magazine is professionally produced, very informative and an absolute joy to read. I keep it for reference when I want to take my family out to interesting events, and then when fi nished with pass it on to others. Best wishes, Christine

I look forward to reading every issue of your magazine and love your photo pages. I have sent some pictures for the next competition as I love to take photos. Regards, Chris Bright

My husband and I have just returned from the Passion for Power Car Show at Tatton Park and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ve never won anything before and it just made it all the better. We had a fantastic day, thank you again to you and your team. I can’t wait to pick up my copy of Shire on 1 September at Sainsburys, Cheshire Oaks.

Sian