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Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Official opening date revealed for Rhyl's new Queen's Market
The new development includes 16 individual food and retail units, a double-sided bar and a large events space. A series of celebratory opening weekend events will be held each day from July 10, until the end of the weekend. These events will be announced soon. The internal fit-out of the market is now reaching its final stages, with final preparations being made ahead of opening the venue. Rhyl's Queen's Market is set to open later this summer (Image: DCC) Cllr Jason McLellan, leader of Denbighshire County Council and lead member for economic growth and tackling deprivation, said: 'We are thrilled to be announcing that the doors of the Queen's Market will be open to the public from July 10, less than a month away. 'There is a full and varied schedule of events set from the opening day, which will run all weekend long and will be announced shortly. 'This venue will bring a fresh, modern and exciting offer to Rhyl and Denbighshire as a whole, and plays a major role in our regeneration efforts in the area by creating jobs and increasing footfall in Rhyl. 'The market has great public transport links and is walking distance from both the High Street and the beach. 'Queen's Market will be a hub for the community and will feature high-quality food, drink and retail options, as well as a state of the art, modern events space, which will be used to host concerts, markets, comedians, events and more. 'The building is opening right in time for summer, and just before the start of the summer holidays, one of the busiest times for footfall and tourism in the area. 'We are inviting all residents of Rhyl, and further afield, to come along to the opening weekend and discover what this new venue can offer them.' Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd was revealed as the venue's operator last month, and is a subsidiary of Telford-based Midlands Events Ltd, who Denbighshire County Council commissioned to assist with practicalities such as helping to secure vendors. Andrew Burnett, director at Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd, said: "We have a fantastic mix of high-quality food retailers, a themed bar, and a full weekend of fantastic entertainment planned for the opening weekend. 'We look forward to welcoming all customers to come along to relax, eat good food, have a relaxing drink and enjoy the free entertainment we have planned over the weekend. 'We are very proud of the venue we have created and look forward to welcoming everyone on site.' The Queen's Market's opening has been delayed by multiple companies and the council failing to reach an agreement regarding becoming the site's operator. The site went out to the open market via Sell2Wales in late 2022, but received no tender submissions.
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
First music event is revealed at new Queen's Market in Rhyl
MonkeyWrench, a Foo Fighters tribute act based in Oswestry and Chester, will perform at the venue's events space on Saturday, October 25, along with a support act (7.30-11.15pm). This market, which has cost approximately £12.6million and is based by Rhyl's promenade, comprises 16 individual food and retail units, a double-sided bar, and a large events area. It is expected to welcome the public for the first time later this summer, though an opening date has yet to be confirmed. The MonkeyWrench gig has been organised jointly by market operator Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd, as well as Blood & Lipstick and We Rhyl Rock You. Queen's Market, Rhyl (Image: DCC) Tickets cost £8 in advance or £10 on the door, and will be available soon. A spokesperson for We Rhyl Rock You said: 'Further ticket details and links to tickets will be announced as soon as they have been finalised. 'More events will be announced as and when by ourselves, as well as Midland Events and any other promoters who happen to use the venue, and I do believe that the opening weekend will have entertainment every day. 'I hope the venue and events held there get the support from locals in particular. The more they are supported, the bigger the events will become. 'We are in talks with a few different artists and promoters about future events.' The Queen's Market's opening has been delayed by multiple companies and the council failing to reach an agreement regarding becoming the site's operator. The site went out to the open market via Sell2Wales in late 2022, but received no tender submissions. Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd was revealed as the venue's operator last month, and is a subsidiary of Telford-based Midlands Events Ltd, who Denbighshire County Council commissioned to assist with practicalities such as helping to secure vendors.
BBC News
04-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Shropshire's Just Credit Union and FAIRShare Credit Union to merge
Two Shropshire-based credit unions have announced plans to Just Credit Union and Telford-based FAIRShare Credit Union have served the same communities for a number of boards said the merge would enable them to offer enhanced services, greater financial resilience, and better opportunities for their members."This is a move we have carefully considered for some time, and we are certain it will provide all our members and partners with the best possible service for the long term," said June Campbell, chair of Just Credit Union. Both credit unions are member-owned and not-for-profit, providing local people with savings accounts and said the merge would also enable investment in new technology services and Cuhls, chair of FAIRShare, said coming together was the "next logical step"."Together we will be stronger," he businesses said they were committed to consulting with their members on the said the changes would take time, and there would be no change to either of their services in the can discuss the plans and ask questions at either credit union's annual general meetings in March. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
