A WREXHAM woman will be celebrating a milestone birthday in lockdown. Patricia Woodhouse, of Johnstown, has looked back on her life after being born 100 years ago today in Wrexham. She said: “People have made ever such a fuss of me. I feel so grateful for everything.” The centenarian explained how she was born in 1921 at the former Travellers pub, on Bangor Road, and grew up in Wrexham with her family running the business. She said: “My parents and grandparents have always been publicans and I’ve lived in pubs all my life. Mind you, I never got a taste for beer. Occasionally I’ll enjoy a glass of Baileys but that’s it.”
AN OUTDOOR carol service has been praised for bringing joy this festive season. On Sunday, December 20, Member of Parliament for Clwyd South, Simon Baynes MP attended a socially-distanced, outdoor Christmas Carol Service at the Ponciau Bandstand, led by Pastor Joshua Roberts of the Grace Baptist Church of Rhosllanerchrugog. There were carols and Bible readings in both Welsh and English, along with live musical performances. Pastor Joshua Roberts said: What a joy and privilege it was to be able to come together and remember the birth of the Saviour. It was a special privilege to have Simon Baynes MP and Mayor Rob Walsh in attendance. We at Grace Baptist are thankful for their hard work in this difficult time.
From left; Cllr Paul Pemberton, Graham Thomas (Minion), Simon Baynes MP, Cllr Kevin Hughes, Cllr Rob Walsh (Mayor of Wrexham), Charlotte Richards (Spar Rhos assistant manager) and Rochelle Jones (Spar Rhos supervisor). CLWYD South MP Simon Baynes made a socially-distanced visit to the Spar in Rhos, where local children were given the opportunity to post a letter to Father Christmas. Ponciau Councillor Paul Pemberton, who organised the event, and Mayor of Wrexham, Cllr Rob Walsh, were also in attendance on December 12. Also attending were Graham Thomas, who dressed as a Minion from the Despicable Me franchise, Cllr Kevin Hughes, Spar assistant manager Charlotte Richards and Spar supervisor Rochelle Jones.
Johnstown Community Group Raises £1500 for local causes
This article is old - Published: Thursday, Dec 10th, 2020
Johnstown Community Group has raised £1,500 to help support local organisations.
A portion of the money will go towards the Community Cafe in Rhos, which is supporting 200 individuals every week by providing much needed food parcels and support.
Funding was secured from Rhos Community Council and Fry-Fresh, a local company based on Vauxhall Industrial Estate, to the value of £1,250.
Prize money of £230 was also raised from the raffle at Johnstown Bakery, which will be donated to St Mary’s Church who provide services for the surrounding communities including running the church hall.