Wrexham Blog

Father Christmas spotted in Wrexham!

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:42:22 +0000

Now I haven’t seen him myself (yet) but I’m told by a very reliable source that father Christmas has got his own very cosy room in Debenhams in Wrexham. Apparently it’s a lovely set up with cosy chair, fireplace, tree etc and he’s happy to see any children that pop by. I can’t remember the exact price but it was around about the £5 mark - will post again when I find out more. Has anyone else spotted Santa in Wrexham?

A special offer from Halfords in Wrexham?

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:17:01 +0000

I went into Halfords in Wrexham this week to buy a bike. Enticed in by the ‘£20 worth of accessories free with every bike bought’ I was hoping to take my bike home with me, along with my free goodies. But that was not to be.

Apparently, presumably to make transportation easier, bikes delivered to Halfords from the manufacturer are not fully made up, they have to have the gears, brakes, wheels etc added instore. In the run up to Christmas they are of course getting more bike orders, and they haven’t got a stock of ready made up bikes and are having to make them up as the orders come in, with customers getting on average a three week wait. Haven’t they ever heard of preparation? You’d think that they would have anticipated the extra Christmas sales and got a load of the bikes made up ready.

I was told that I wouldn’t be able to have my bike until 12th December, and being as I’d set my heart on this particular bike I agreed. But…even though I was paying in full for the order they told me that I couldn’t have the £20 worth of free accessories because I wasn’t collecting the bike before the 22nd November. But I wanted to take the bike today I argued… it’s not my fault that you can’t put it together in time…

It wasn’t until we overheard another member of staff on the phone to an angry customer wanting to know why their bike wasn’t ready yet, and being placated by the words ‘Sorry for the delay, yes it will be after the special offer ends now but yes, OK, we’ll still let you have the free accessories’ that they relented and let me have the free goods.

So dear Halfords, I suggest that it’s not a good idea using special offers to lure people in if you can’t supply the goods - either honor the offer or take the signs down.

Christmas lights switch on 2008!

admin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:41:04 +0000

Yes, Christmas is nearly here, and when the lights go on in Wrexham the festive season really gets underway. The Christmas Light Switch On is on Thursday this week (November 20). The Little Theatre will perform songs, dances and excerpts from their pantomime, Aladdin. There’s always lots of fun for all the family. Go along to Queen’s Square, Wrexham, for a 6.00 pm start. if you need more info contact Tourist Information Centre on 01978 292015 or Email tic@wrexham.gov.uk. Find more Christmas events at www.events.wrexhamtoday.co.uk.

Usborne Children’s Books - Up to 75% off

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:57:43 +0000

Usborne children’s books are beautiful, high quality books. They can be quite pricey though if you pay the full price. Take a look at www.usbornechildrensbooks.co.uk for special offers from The Book People at up to 75% off. They make lovely Christmas presents.

Father Christmas arrives in Wrexham!

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:39:36 +0000

Or at least he will be soon! On the 4th December Father Christmas will arrive in Wrexham at 6pm on a Smiley Train. The Christmas Grotto in Queen’s Square will remain open until 7.30 pm that evening. Contact Tourist Information Centre on 01978 292015 or Email tic@wrexham.gov.uk.

Tables available for Christmas Fair

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:54:02 +0000

Anyone interesting in running a gift / craft stall at this year’s Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at St Giles School in Wrexham should contact Jane on 0785 4437185 or email info@stgilesschool.co.uk.

The fair takes place on Saturday November 22 between 11am and 3pm.

Stalls are £10 per person plus a raffle prize. All proceeds go to the school.

Eagles Meadow photos

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:57:06 +0000

Did you get to the opening event at Eagles Meadow? See if you can spot yourself here: www.wrexhamtoday.co.uk.

More Bonfire and Firework Displays around Wrexham

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:39:35 +0000

A couple more here for you:

Bonfire and fireworks display, Marchweil
At the Red Lion, Marchweil, November 5 at 7pm. Students from Glyndwr University have been working with the pub to organise this family fireworks diplay in aid of the Stroke Association.

Bonfire and firework display at the Bridge Inn Sandycroft, November 5
Free event on Wednesday November 5 at the Bridge Inn Sandycroft.

For more events this coming week check out Wrexham Today.

The Bryn-y-Grog display last night was very good as usual. I hadn’t been before and was surprised at how much was going on with all the fairground rides and stalls. Spent a lot more money than I thought I would too:(

Bonfire and firework displays in Wrexham

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:31:08 +0000

The Bryn-y-Grog Firework display starts tonight at 5pm. There’s also one on the 4th at the Royal Oak, Bangor-on-Dee. More info on Wrexham Today. If anyone knows of any other bonfires please leave a comment:)

Eagles Meadow opens today…

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:20:09 +0000

Anyone going to Eagles Meadow for the grand opening? The list of events is listed here. If you do go wrap up warm, believe me it’s cold out there. There’s just a light covering of snow around Erddig end of Wrexham, but I’m told there’s about 4″ in Acrefair.