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Wrexham Teddy Bear Fair September 27

Teddy Bear Fair for lovers of anything ‘beary’. Artist, Collector, antique, cute and cuddlies. Bear making supplies, teddy bear hospital, free valuation service. At Memorial Hall, Bodhyfryd, Wrexham, 27th September 10.00am - 4.00pm. Contact Lavender Bears and Friends on 07836 730719 or Email archtophilia@yahoo.co.uk. Box Office: 07836 730719 .Ticket Price: £2.00 all adults, accompanied under 16s free.

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WALES v ROMANIA. Wrexham Racecourse. August 20.

The Football Association of Wales UEFA Under 21 Championship 2009 Group 10 Qualifying Match. The Racecourse, Wrexham Wednesday 20th August 2008. Kick Off: 6.00pm. Admission: Adults £5, Senior Citizens & Under 16s £3 Tel: 01978 262129. Times: 6.00pm. Contact The Racecourse Football Ground on 01978 262129. Ticket Price: Adults £5, Senior Citizens & Under 16s £3.

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Visit the Parish Church of St.Giles. Open daily 10am – 4pm.

St Giles, the greatest mediaeval Parish Church in Wales, is still in use for the purposes for which it was built, more than 500 years ago. It is heated, lit and open daily from 10am-4pm for visitors and private prayer. We would ask that Group and School visits are by prior appointment please. In addition, Tower Tours are available every week on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1230pm , weather permitting, also children must be accompanied by an adult. The “Shop at St Giles” sells a wide range of cards, gifts and souvenirs as well as the official full colour Church Guidebook. Contact St Giles Parish Church on 01978 355808 or Email wrexhamparish@aol.com. Free but donations appreciated.

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Sponsor a duck ~Nant Mill annual fun day. August 13

Nant Mill’s annual duck derby and fun day will take place on Wednesday August 13 starting at 1.30pm. Ducks can be sponsored for just 50p and there is a first prize of £50. Other activities include Picnic Circus, Face Painting and a bouncy elephant castle. Refreshments will be available all afternoon.

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Erddig Nursery Fun Day. July 12

At Erddig Nursery School 11am - 3pm. Something for all the family: Bring & Buy sale, games, face painting, cake stall, raffle, tombola, fancy dress competition (judged at 1pm). £1 entry fee. Come and join in the fun and help raise funds for your local nursery. (The nursery is on Erddig Road, at the back of the Co-Op near St Giles School).

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Wrexham Model Engineers open day and exhibition 6th July

The Wrexham & District Model Engineers Society are holding an open day and exhibition of models on Sunday July 6th at 11am. Go for a fun ride on a miniature steam train for just 10p! Admission adults: £1, OAPs and children 50p. At Pant-yr-Ochain Hall, Gresford (next to the Pant-yr-Ochain pub).

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Gwersyllt Arts Project

An rts project will be held throughout the summer at the Gwersyllt Community Resource Centre and the Plas Pentwyn Centre in Coedpoeth. People will have the chance to try their hand at skills including silk painting, drawing, clay and plaster work and mosaics. The project is open to all ages - but under 11s must be accompanied by an adult.

It will take place every Wednesday from July 23 to August 27, 9.30am - 12.30pm in Gwersyllt and 1.30pm - 4.30pm in Coedpoeth. For more information contact Toni Godolphin of West Wrexham Community Development Team on 01978 722987.

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Fine art & antiques auction. August 13

Wingetts Auctioneers in Wrexham will be holding their next Fine Art & Antiques Auction on Wednesday, August 13. Anyone wishing to include items in the sale should submit them by July 29. For more information call the saleroom on 01978 361538.

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Wrexham Jobs Fair 2008

Wrexham Jobs Fair takes place in the Memorial Hall today (July 2) between 10.30am and 3pm. Over 300 jobs will be on offer thanks to the development of a new retail park.

There will be twenty major employers at the jobs fair, organised by Jobcentre Plus and Wrexham County Borough Council, to fill vacancies at the new Eagles Meadow development and in the town centre.

Debenhams, Marks & Spencer and Next are just a few of the big names that will be there.

For more information contact Deb Sauer on 01978 316654. Anyone not able to attend the jobs fair should contact Jobseeker Direct for details about vacancies on local rate telephone number 0845 6060234. The Job Centre Plus website is at www.jobcentreplus.co.uk. For career tips and information visit the Wrexham Jobs Blog at www.wrexhamjobsblog.co.uk.

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Funtime at Trevor Basin. 8th August

Punch & Judy, magician, balloon modelling, fairground rides, face painting, Reptiles and Raptors, wildlife and environmental groups, fly tying, canal fishing, ‘Guess the Weight of the Trout Competition’, boat trips, Play with clay workshop, canal craft demonstrations, lots of stalls and plenty of fun for all the family!

Time: 12pm. Contact Claire Luckock on 01978 292538 or Email claire.luckock@hotmail.co.uk. FREE ADMISSION