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Unicorn Day
This year, we are celebrating 10 years of our Unicorn Service and we want you to celebrate with us! Unicorn Day is a chance for you to have fun whilst raising money to help us provide a very important service of ours.
Get together in your class, with your church, with your colleagues, with your family or whoever you have most fun with and get creative with Unicorn day, helping us celebrate in the most magical way!
Bake a unicorn cake, paint your face, and throw a unicorn party or whatever colourful unicorn idea you can think of! There’s no limits this unicorn day!
What is the Unicorn Service?
For the last 10 years, the Unicorn Service has been developed to help support children and young people deal with the life-threatening diagnosis or loss of a loved one, helping them understand and cope in such a difficult time.
Request your FREE fundraising pack here
Contact the fundraising team on 01633 851051 or email fundraising@stdavidshospicecare.org if we can help in any way!
Have fun!
For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.
Unicorn Day
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Ponty Plod – Bring back the 80s and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support!
ARE YOU UP FOR A CHALLENGE?
The Ponty Plod on Sunday July 14th 2019 starting at 11am is the answer!
This family friendly, dog friendly walk takes place in Ynysangharad Park. The route is 5K. There will be an 80’s theme, music, and an after walk party. All adult walkers will also receive a Macmillan Tote Bag (sponsored by Egan Waste) and all those adults who complete the walk will receive a Macmillan medal.
This year we will be using JustGiving in order to register places for the walk.
What we need from you:
£10 – this is the cost for walk entry for over 12s. Under 12 are free. Under 12s can be registered in advance by email at nwatkins2353@gmail.com or can be registered on the day.
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE PONTY PLOD BY PRESSING THE DONATE BUTTON ON OUR JUST GIVING PAGE: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pontyplod2019
For more information and updates about the event you can check the fundraising page
Ponty Plod – Bring back the 80s and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support!
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YPN Presents: OTTO // Laura Power // Foxxglove
Christmas is on it’s way and we’re super excited to bring you some of the most exciting acoustic based acts coming out of Rhondda Cynon Taff right now.
Fresh from releasing his debut EP Post – we bring you Otto Music. A true story teller, these songs are heartfelt odes to his neighbours, whose stories inspired the EP. Having been played on BBC Radio for the past 5 weeks, this EP is starting to gain the recognition it deserves.
Laura Power brings her unique brand of soulful folk – off the back of releasing her new single ‘Broken’. Already receiving critical acclaim from those at BBC Radio Wales, Laura is set to impress with her powerful vocals and touching lyrics.
Foxxglove completes the bill with a new take on pop. Fusing elements of folk, acoustic and electric pop – expect exciting things from the 2019 Forté Project // Prosiect Forté.
Find out about the YPN presents pop over and connect with the social media accounts listed on the Youth Promoters Network website.
YPN Presents: OTTO // Laura Power // Foxxglove
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The Lion Speaks Tonight at The Coliseum
Brace yourself for what is going to be a unique and unforgettable evening at the theatre! For the first time rugby legend Scott Quinnell will share some of the most extraordinary stories and facts about his life both on and off the rugby pitch and how he has become one of the most recognised and respected Welsh figures. From growing up with Giants of the game to learning to read and write after his retirement and becoming a star of Television and Radio! Scott bares all with his hilarious tales, never seen before footage and colourful pictures of his colourful life. Which will leaving you ROARING in your seats!
Joining Scott on stage is his son “Steele” who whilst looking down at Dad (literally!) and maybe giving his side of some of the stories, will be performing some of the greatest songs from Musical Theatre!
You will have the opportunity to ask those questions you always wanted to ask! and there will be limited VIP tickets which will include priority seating, ‘Meet & Greet’ prior to or following the show; with signings, photographs and a general ‘chit chat’ with the lads! and of course your personalised souvenir programme.
For the latest information check the Rainbow Productions Website and see the below image for other shows on the Tour!
The Lion Speaks Tonight at The Coliseum
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***Events Postponed until 2023 ***
Chirk Castle Trail Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
This multi distance multi terrain trail run which will take you past the front of the castle before entering the trails leading to the amazing antient woodland in the beautiful grounds of Chirk Castle. The run will take place over a 5K out and back loop on a multi-terrain surface which is in great condition. The course has a mixture of flat areas as well as some climbing.
Throughout the course there will be marshals in key locations as well as signs to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
The Wrexham County Trilogy series is made up of three trail running events in North Wales.
02.10.2022 – Chirk Castle
22.10.2022 – Alyn Waters Country Park
06.11.2022 – Erddig
All finishers will receive a custom designed eco friendly medal as well as awards for the top 3 finishers in each category per race.
Distances Available (Adults)
Half Marathon
15K
10K
5K
Juniors (10 to 15 years old)
3K
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.uksfa.co.uk/running-events, you can also follow along or contact them by social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Chirk Castle Trail Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
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***Events Postponed until 2023 ***
Alyn Waters Country Park – Wrexham County Trilogy series
Alyn Waters offers a beautiful setting for the second part of the Wrexham County Trilogy. The starting point is near the coffee shop and leads you a long a mixture of surfaces while you drop down to running along the beautful river Alyn. The run will take place over a 5K out and back loop on a multi-terrain surface which is in great condition year round. The course has a mixture of flat and undualting areas with one challenging climb.
Throughout the course there will be marshals in key locations as well as signs to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
The Wrexham County Trilogy series is made up of three trail running events in North Wales.
02.10.2022 – Chirk Castle
22.10.2022 – Alyn Waters Country Park
06.11.2022 – Erddig
All finishers will receive a custom designed eco friendly medal as well as awards for the top 3 finishers in each category per race.
Distances Available (Adults)
Half Marathon
15K
10K
5K
Juniors (10 to 15 years old)
3K
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.uksfa.co.uk/running-events, you can also follow along or contact them by social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Alyn Waters Country Park – Wrexham County Trilogy series
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***Events Postponed until 2023 ***
Erddig Trail Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
The start finish line will be by the impressive Erddig Hall. The course will take you along some of the beautiful trails within the estate and along the Clywedog river before heading into the forest. The run will take place over a 5K out and back loop on a multi-terrain surface which is mostly in good condition though this may be weather dependant. The course has a mixture of flat and undualting areas with one challenging climb.
Throughout the course there will be marshals in key locations as well as signs to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
The Wrexham County Trilogy series is made up of three trail running events in North Wales.
02.10.2022 – Chirk Castle
22.10.2022 – Alyn Waters Country Park
06.11.2022 – Erddig
All finishers will receive a custom designed eco friendly medal as well as awards for the top 3 finishers in each category per race.
Distances Available (Adults)
Half Marathon
15K
10K
5K
Juniors (10 to 15 years old)
3K
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.uksfa.co.uk/running-events, you can also follow along or contact them by social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Erddig Train Run – Wrexham County Trilogy series
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In Conversation with Crime Author Conrad Jones
Best-selling crime author, Conrad Jones from Holyhead, is to appear at one of Wales’ premier literary festivals.
The Wrexham Carnival of Words, now in its 9th year ‘hand picks authors’ to share their own back story, host readings and Q and A sessions with audiences in libraries across the county.
The 2023 festival will be held between 22-29 April.
Conrad Jones is a best-selling Amazon all-star author. His 29 novels have been translated into six languages. He’s best known for The Anglesey Murders series, which follows DI Alan Williams and connects to his Alec Ramsay detective books both soon to available as Magna graphic novels. The storylines are carefully woven around real places and landmarks across north Wales and Liverpool.
Conrad will be hosting an afternoon event at Chirk library on Thursday 27th April (2pm) Tickets £6
In Conversation with Crime Author Conrad Jones
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Hospice of the Valleys Go Yellow Day 5th May 2023
Wear something YELLOW to support the Hospice of the Valleys and make a suggested £1 donation or plan your own Go Yellow fundraiser.
#GoYellowForHospice
For more information contact; 01495 717277 or email Fundraising@hospiceofthevalleys.com
You can also download the pdf for the the Go Yellow day via the link below which also contains a poster and a blank one that can be used to colour in.
For more information on the event or the amazing work that the Hospice of the Valleys do you can check out the website on the following link
Hospice of the Valleys Website.
Hospice of the Valleys Go Yellow Day 5th May 2023
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Hospice of the Valleys Zip Line Challenge
If you love adrenaline then you’ll love this amazing adventure for the Hospice!
We’re calling all adrenaline junkies to take to the wire on the world’s fastest seated zip line – Fundraising doesn’t come much faster than this!
Test your limits? Do something you’ve always wanted to do? or just have a great day out with family and friends?
Phoenix is located in Zip World Tower at the former Tower Colliery site in Aberdare, South Wales, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. Containing two incredible zip lines, Phoenix is a record-breaker, being the fastest seated zip line in the world, and Zip World’s steepest. You’ll travel at speeds up to 70 mph and with four lines situated side by side, can race friends and family to be the fastest.
Price includes equipment, safety briefing and 1 go on both zip lines. You will also bag yourself a FREE Hospice T shirt.
If you choose to embark on this thrill-seeking adventure with us, we ask that you fundraise a minimum sponsorship of £75.00. This will typically pay for 4 complementary therapy treatments for a patient living with a life-limiting illness, helping them to manage their pain and relieve symptoms.
*80% of sponsorship to be received 2 weeks prior to the adventure date.
For more information on the event or the amazing work that the Hospice of the Valleys do you can check out the website on the following link
Hospice of the Valleys Website.
