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MS shares updates from across Wrexham and Flintshire
MS for Delyn
Roedd hi'n wych bod yn yr Eisteddfod yn Wrecsam yr wythnos diwethaf – it was great to be at the Eisteddfod in Wrexham last week.
The Eisteddfod is the largest cultural festival in Europe and this year it was held close to home in Wrexham – it's a celebration of everything that's great about being Welsh and it gave me the chance to use my Welsh language as much as possible!
It was also good to see so many individuals and organisations visiting, taking part and hosting sessions in the tents and on the Maes, and I also spent some time on the Senedd stand as part of my work as Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee.
Mwynheais i fy amser yn yr #steddfod!
The Senedd summer recess means I have more time to get out and about here at home during the week and meet constituents for a chat.
Last week it was good to join Clwyd East MP Becky Gittins and talk to constituents about bus travel and a range of topics at Mold market, then later on in the afternoon I headed to Gwernaffield to deliver a summer update and let residents know about one of my upcoming street surgeries – a great way for me to reach out regularly to communities across the constituency to talk about the issues that they care about.
Regular readers will know that I'm a big fan of reading and we have some great bookshops in our corner of North East Wales, especially my local one Mold Bookshop which I visit regularly.
Our area also has plenty of libraries which provide not only books but help to support our communities in a range of different ways – during the summer holidays, Flintshire libraries are taking part in a programme designed to engage children in reading across the school holidays called the Summer Reading Challenge.
This year, the theme is 'Story Garden', where magical creatures, wild tales and the wonders of nature come to life.
To complete the Summer Reading Challenge, children are asked to read at least six books, choosing from stories, graphic novels, non-fiction books or audio books.
You can find more information on your local library at
Were you inspired by Wales qualifying for the Women's Euros?
The FAW has launched a new campaign all about helping more women and girls in Wales to find their place in football, on the pitch, in the dugout or in the stands.
From free coaching tasters to fun football sessions for young girls, there's something for everyone to get involved with this summer and beyond.
You can find out more about the Gêm for Her, Gêm for You campaign at
There's a place for every woman and girl in football and the campaign celebrates the stories of women and girls who have already made their mark in the game, but also aims to inspire others to take their first steps into football.
The Welsh Government's Claim What's Yours campaign, delivered through AdviceLink Cymru, helps you to access the financial support you're entitled to, from help with heating bills to benefit checks and more.
One in four households in Wales were in fuel poverty last year, so if you are struggling with household bills then help is available and I'd recommend checking out for more information.
If you need any further help or advice, contact my office or email me at – we have various resources available which you might find useful.
Finally, I'd like to congratulate all the riders who cycled from Paris to Geneva to raise funds to help Palestine recently – the whopping 350 miles were covered in just over four days to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) and so far the team has raised £175,000 and are now aiming for £200,000.
Every penny supports MAP's vital, lifesaving work on the ground in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon and the organisation was among the first to respond to the emergency in October 2023 and remains one of the last INGOs on the ground.
You can find out more at
As always, if you would like advice and/or support, please don't hesitate to get in touch on any of the following contact details – 52 High Street, Mold, Flintshire, on 01352 753464 or by email
You can also keep up to date via my Facebook page – Constituents are, of course, welcome to contact my office to arrange an appointment to see me, you don't need to wait for an advice surgery.
