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John Dutton and Mike Edwards, who works for the Trust, putting the Millennium sign in place 17th May 2016. Ann Goodyear and her grandson (who had been to the Parents & Toddler group which meets Tuesday mornings at the Memorial Hall) admired the sign.
Gresford Methodist church have launched a Lunch club at the Church which is on Alternative Mondays.
It restarts on Monday 14th September and then on 28th September coffee and cakes are available from 10-15am till 11-45am and Home made produce is on sale ,then lunch is served at 12-30pm @£5
Book your lunch by the Friday before on 01978855691. with Beryl Blackmore
It restarts on Monday 14th September and then on 28th September coffee and cakes are available from 10-15am till 11-45am and Home made produce is on sale ,then lunch is served at 12-30pm @£5
Book your lunch by the Friday before on 01978855691. with Beryl Blackmore
North Wales Health Survey - final reportA FISHY STORY! 2015During the summer months, in the heat and when the water level was low, many fish were found dead. Experts told us that it was due to lack of oxygen as there were too many fish for the lake. Many times they could be seen clustered around the reed beds especially during spawning. When feeding the ducks, the fish were often first to get the bread.
It was therefore decided by local villagers who take care of the lake and the Community Council, that some of the fish should be moved to a more favourable place. The lake was netted halfway across and the nets trawled in a huge number, estimated at 500+. Those were then placed in an oxygenated tank for transport. The fish, some large, were obviously thin from lack of food. A few goldfish entered the net and those were returned to the lake. It is a big thank you to The Environmental Agency for Wales under supervision from the Wild Fishing Wales project officer, for their help with this project. The fish were taken to a community project in Rhyl. Marian Williams |
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The Gresford Bell
At the beginning of October the more observant amongst us might have noticed the appearance of a bell carving at the Cross Tree junction approach to Gresford. This junction was once the site of a wayside cross, welcoming pilgrims to Gresford Church, though now only the base remains.
SIMON O'ROURKE
Following the loss of the large sycamore tree from the splitter island, the Community Council replaced it with an Oak which also failed to thrive, due to gas leaks. It was decided to investigate the possibility of an alternative marker for the island when the Council was advised not to replace with another tree. Meanwhile the local Women’s Institute planted and tended the floral display that delighted so many travellers passing this point. Thank you Marian, Dot and friends.
When John Dutton, a local farmer offered to donate a trunk of fallen Oak, the Council approached Simon O’Rourke, an award winning local sculptor who works in wood using chainsaws. The tree trunk was taken to Simon’s workplace. The brief was to design a simple, solid and unique work of art, of relevance to the locality; the bell. Advice was sought and eventually planning permission gained to place the carving on the splitter island. In October this year, many years after the idea was first discussed, the bell was manoeuvred into position on its bobbin, with fresh planting at its base, for all to see.
Councillor Jennifer Dutton
At the beginning of October the more observant amongst us might have noticed the appearance of a bell carving at the Cross Tree junction approach to Gresford. This junction was once the site of a wayside cross, welcoming pilgrims to Gresford Church, though now only the base remains.
SIMON O'ROURKE
Following the loss of the large sycamore tree from the splitter island, the Community Council replaced it with an Oak which also failed to thrive, due to gas leaks. It was decided to investigate the possibility of an alternative marker for the island when the Council was advised not to replace with another tree. Meanwhile the local Women’s Institute planted and tended the floral display that delighted so many travellers passing this point. Thank you Marian, Dot and friends.
When John Dutton, a local farmer offered to donate a trunk of fallen Oak, the Council approached Simon O’Rourke, an award winning local sculptor who works in wood using chainsaws. The tree trunk was taken to Simon’s workplace. The brief was to design a simple, solid and unique work of art, of relevance to the locality; the bell. Advice was sought and eventually planning permission gained to place the carving on the splitter island. In October this year, many years after the idea was first discussed, the bell was manoeuvred into position on its bobbin, with fresh planting at its base, for all to see.
Councillor Jennifer Dutton
Fitting the bobbin to underside of the bell
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Lowering into position
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