Meet the infamous inmates who were once housed at Ruthin Gaol – and ask them questions and find out if they were sorry for their crimes.
Costumed re-enactors will play the parts of real prisoners who were incarcerated at the Gaol. Hear their sorry tales and the punishments they received for their crimes.
This family oriented event will take place at Ruthin Gaol on Thursday,13 August between 11am and 4pm.
There’s no need to book and events are free after paying general Gaol admission fee – £3.50 for adults, £2.50 for concessions and £10.00 for a family ticket.
For further information please phone 01824 708281 or e-mail curatorialmanager@denbighshire.gov.uk.
Come along for a summer of family fun at the splendid Grade 1 listed Nantclwyd y Dre in the heart of historic Ruthin.
Denbighshire County Council is organising various events during August.
7 and 8 August, 11am – 4pm: Archaeology is FUN! Simulated dig for children with Denbighshire’s Community Archaeologist, plus time line activity and garden tour. Free.
14 August, 2-4pm: Teddy Bears Picnic – bring your favourite teddy bear and a packed lunch to the garden. All children must be accompanied by an adult. £1 (Teddy goes free!)
21 August, 11am-4pm: Traditional Lawn Games – croquet, garden dominoes and a variety of other games will be available. Free.
For further information please contact heritage@denbighshire.gov.uk or telephone 01824 708281
Latest figures show how advice workers in Denbighshire have helped thousands of local people gain an extra £6.9million in social security benefits and tax credits during the 12 months from April 2008.
This brings the running total to £71.9 million over the past 13 years since the start of Denbighshire County Council.
Councillor Pauline Dobb, Cabinet Lead Member for Health, Social Care and Well-being, said: “This extra money is really good news for local people, the Council and the local economy when we are all living with the effects of recession. Securing this extra income helps to prevent people from falling into poverty, it also helps them to pay their council tax, rent and mortgage. More claims for benefits like Pension Guarantee Credit can lead to a larger grant to the Council from the Welsh Assembly Government. If the extra millions were spent on local goods and services many jobs will have been created. All of this activity helps to regenerate the local economy.”
“These results reflect the dedicated work of staff in the Council’s Welfare Rights Unit, Rhyl Benefits Advice Shop and Denbighshire’s Citizens Advice Bureau. Questionnaires returned from people who used the service showed how it improved their quality of life, health and reduced their need to see a doctor.”
Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) figures show that up to £10 billion went unclaimed in Great Britain during 2006/2007 among Pension Credit, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based). For Denbighshire this means that up to £16m goes unclaimed each year in just 5 benefits which don’t include benefits for disability and industrial injuries.
Denbighshire residents who want independent advice or help with benefit and tax credit claims, disputes and appeals can contact the Council’s Welfare Rights Helpline on Freephone 0800 1696625 on weekdays between 10am and 4pm. All calls are free and confidential.
More information on Council funded advice can be found under Welfare Rights on the A to Z of the DCC website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk
Are you looking for something fun and informative for the kids to do this summer holiday? Then why not bring them along to the beach for games and activities all about marine wildlife!
This August, Denbighshire Countryside Service is running two marine fun events on the beach at Rhyl packed with fun games to teach children all about the weird and wonderful creatures that live in the sea.
The events are taking place on Tuesday, August 4 at 2pm and on Thursday, August 27 at 10am. Meet on the beach opposite the lifeboat station.
Please book a place through Kate Taylor, Denbighshire’s Biodiversity Officer on 01824 708234. All children must be accompanied by an adult.