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Leader Live
5 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Community award for woman who helped Wrexham market return
The F Jones Initiative award scheme recognises those who contribute most to the Wrexham community and was originally established by Wrexham Lager and F Jones Food Service. The latest winner is Fern Evans, who has helped bring the markets back to Wrexham. Fern started organising Wrexham's Street Market on her own in February 2023, which was a plant-based market with 18 stalls. It has since grown to have an average of 40 stalls, providing a regular opportunity for local businesses to trade and giving a much-needed boost to the city centre. The F Jones Initiative team said: "Fern has promoted the market and introduced different aspects, such as activities and entertainment. "There are different types of hot food, Jamaican, burgers, pizzas, vegetarian or vegan. Stalls sell local produce, sweet treats, handmade crafts and unique gifts." TOP STORIES They added: "About 95% of the traders are from within North Wales, there are no duplicate stalls, so people are not competing. "Fern has kept costs down and re-invested everything back into the market and although she has a stall of her own, she spends most of her time during the market ensuring traders and customers are happy. This has led to a real feeling of community and support." The street market is held the first Saturday of every month.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Welcome to Wrexham: How an Australian bar was saved by Wrexham's footballing rise
Wrexham's fairy tale success story under their Hollywood owners has seen the football club gain fans across the Atlantic. And that success has also helped a struggling Australian bar change its fortunes after being inspired by the Lane, a bar in Sydney's Central Business District (CBD), adopted a Wrexham AFC theme three years ago, and even serves Wrexham has now become an unofficial home of the club's Aussie supporters ahead of the clubs summer tour to the country this year. "It's down to my friend Mike," said Dieter Steinbusch who owns the recommended the hit television series, Welcome To Wrexham, and the storyline "mirrors what I've tried to do with my bar", he Roberts has lived in Australia for 57 years, after moving from Wrexham when he was 10-years-old as a "Ten Pound Pom", a term used to describe British citizens who migrated to Australia and New Zealand after the Second World War. "Three years ago if I mentioned Wrexham, people would just look at you and they wouldn't have a clue," said Mike. "Now, I'm not joking one in three people not only know of the team, they actually follow the team, and it's just stunning." The bar boasts a mural of Wrexham's Hollywood owners Rob McElheney, Ryan Reynolds and club memorabilia .When Wrexham secured their third successive promotion to the Championship Dieter offered his customers free Wrexham Lager. "My punters like it," said Dieter, "it's like Aussie beer, but, I think it's better and it goes down very well."He said Wrexham fans in Sydney always visit the bar before they return home."When they come to visit, not that I've ever met them in my life, it's just like a family. It's brilliant," he said. Wrexham will play three pre-season fixtures against A-League opposition during a summer tour of Australia and New Parkinson's side will take on Melbourne Victory at Marvel Stadium on 11 July before facing Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium four days north Wales side will then play Wellington Phoenix at the Sky Stadium on 19 July."We're going to Melbourne and we're going to go to Sydney," said Mike, adding: "but all of my friends, every single one of them, are going as well because they just love this thing." Mike believes there is no other football team in the world that has "done what Wrexham's done"."They've galvanised people somehow, it's amazing!"Dieter said the last time he felt this excited about a sporting event was watching Cathy Freeman win a gold medal for Australia in 2000 Sydney Olympics."I'll say this now is one of the biggest things besides that," he added. Dieter has built a friendship with Wayne Jones, the landlord of The Turf, which sits just outside Wrexham's customers have taken some items, such as a the York Lane t-shirt, from one landlord to another as the bond has grown."It's great to be so far away yet so so close," said previous series of Welcome to Wrexham, Rob and Ryan have popped in to the Turf for a few the fourth season on the horizon, Dieter and Mike are hoping they might make an appearance at York Lane in the near future."It's hard to find because it's down a little unique lane in Sydney," said Mike."It's not the sort of place you'd pass if you didn't know where it was." Dieter said Rob and Ryan would be "very, very welcome" adding that the Wrexham fans will always have a special place in his heart."Just come and find us. There will always be a welcome for you here."
Leader Live
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Where will Wrexham fans be watching the match v Charlton?
Should the Reds win against Charlton Athletic (and Wycombe Wanderers drop points v Leyton Orient) on Saturday (April 26), then they will be promoted to the EFL Championship. It will be another huge occasion for Phil Parkinson and his side at the STok Cae Ras. But, it's not just at the ground where Wrexham will find unrivalled support. Earlier this week, we asked our readers where they will be cheering the Reds on from. Here's what they had to say... Steve Heard told us: "In the paddock surrounded by family and friends that have been there for many years!" Olive Roberts said: "In our seats in the Mold Road stand." Angela England added: "I will be watching in South Lakes, Cumbria. Been a huge Wrexham fan since I used to go with my Grandad in the late 60's. "Went to all home matches for many seasons, particularly loved the Brian Flynn era. Come on you reds, go make history!!" TOP STORIES TODAY Isabeau Trevelyan said: "At home in Ohio wearing my Wrexham scarf and T-shirt, drinking coffee out of my Rob and Ryan mug!" Sandra Jones said: "I will be sulking in work not far from the ground, can hear the cheers so will know who is winning." Taryn Wheatley-Morris sent in the picture below and said: "In the only Wrexham AFC themed home bar in Barton upon Humber. While the majority of my family are going to be at the game." Wrexham themed home bar! (Image: Taryn Wheatley-Morris) Wesley Barrett told us: "I'll be hosting a Wrexham AFC watch party in West Hartford Connecticut, serving Wrexham Lager from a sixth barrel keg, and tuning into this monumental and potentially historic match on Paramount+. Bring it home, boys!" Gloria Pryde said: "At home on tele with chocolate and crisps and fingers crossed for our lads!" Simon Palmer added: "Unfortunately from Canberra, Australia - having to drink at 2.30am to settle the nerves." Phil Walker said: "At home in St Louis, USA with an ice cold Wrexham lager." Lindsay Kerrigan added: "Flying over from Belfast to watch in the Racecourse with my daughter. Will be in the Four Walls stand." Alison Griffiths said: "I'll be listening to the commentary at home in Wrexham as per usual. Whilst my 81 year old mum will be cheering them on at the Racecourse as she's a season ticket holder." Terrence Apodaca told us: "On my phone while I coach my sons U12 tournament game! In San Bernardino, California." Mark Hughes added: "The Peniarth Arms in Bryncrug on the west coast of Wales by Tywyn. I went there Monday to watch the Blackpool game + as they won, I'm now superstitious." Among other locations mentioned by readers were Pontypool (South Wales), Reston in Virginia (USA), Christchurch (New Zealand), Madrid (Spain), Tenerife (Canary Islands), Doha (Qatar), Turkey and Cyprus.
