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Rhyl Journal
6 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Denbighshire children enjoy free summer activities
Rounders and cricket festivals, Women's Euro football events, multi-sport sessions, and family fun days, are just a few of the free events that the DLL Active Communities Sport team have run and been part of this summer. The DLL Active Community Sports team held rounders and cricket festivals for Primary schools at Ruthin Cricket Club, in partnership with the club and Cricket Wales, which saw more than 80 children at each event, enjoying rounders and cricket for free. Earlier in the summer, the DLL Active Communities Sports team organised two events around the Women's Euros, with more than thirty partner organisations involved, including Hwb Dinbych, the Urdd, Denbighshire Council (DCC) Play and Youth Services, Adra Housing, St Asaph City Striders running club, DCC Housing, Families First, Prestatyn Athletic FC, Menter Iaith, Prestatyn Running Club. MORE NEWS: Rhuddlan pub celebrates a 'phenomenal' re-opening under new management TASTE TEST: I went for lunch at The Piazza on Rhyl's High Street Rhyl couple marry as Prestatyn Town Football Club step in to save wedding The aim of these events was to use the power of football and impact of the Women's Euros 2025 to tackle inequalities across Denbighshire. The DLL team welcomed more than 300 people across the celebratory festivals and community-led activities, which was made possible by funding from Welsh Government. Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) said: 'It has been a fantastic summer so far with incredible feedback from the community attending these free events. "Our Active Communities Sports team work really hard to put these events on and ensure all residents have a brilliant time and keep active at the same time. "And, the summer isn't over yet! We have a whole host of free activities coming your way before the end of the Summer holidays. "Working with our partners, we have a sports Beach festival in Rhyl, family rounders day in Corwen and a family run morning in Prestyatyn, plus so much more, and they're all free to attend!' From Llangollen to Prestatyn, the team have been involved and hosted thirty free events for the community. Weekly sessions in partnership with DCC Play and Brighter Futures have taken place in Rhyl and multisport sessions in partnership with Hwb Ddinbych and Denbigh Youth Project in Denbigh. Coming up over the next few weeks are a number of events run and attended by the DLL Active Communities Sports team, including: DLL Family Rounders in Clawdd Poncen, Corwen - 14th August DLL Rhyl - Beach Festival – 18th August Family Fun morning in Prestatyn Youth Centre with partners – 19th August DCC Housing events taking place throughout Denbighshire with support from DLL Active Communities For more information and how to book, please email: ActiveCommunities@
Rhyl Journal
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Food and drink offers from DLL in Rhyl and Prestatyn this weekend
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) are inviting people to 'sip into Summer' with food and drinks offers in their Rhyl and Prestatyn locations. If the forecasts are to believed, the weather is hotting up and DLL hope people will be enjoying a weekend of sun, fun and delicious food and drink. The Splash Pad at SC2 is the perfect place to cool off, let the little ones burn off some energy and kick back with a drink. Booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment. With North Wales expected to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend, people can enjoy the sun at 1891 Terrace with some exciting food and drink offers, including a pizza and prosecco or pizza and a bucket of beers for £19.95 at 1891 Rhyl. MORE: Denbighshire Jobs Fair to return to Rhyl in September Or they can kick back at the Beach Hut, Nova, on one of North Wales' most amazing beer gardens, with two-for-one on all cocktails, double for the price of a single on all spirits. Jamie Groves, Managing Director at DLL, said: 'This weekend is set to be a scorcher, so what better place to be than by the sea with a cocktail in hand. Beach Hut, Nova has the best beer garden in North Wales and 1891 Terrace boasts views of the entire NW Coast, you don't need to go abroad to feel the vibes. "We'll see you there!"
Rhyl Journal
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Thousands enjoy music at free Rhyl Summertime Weekender
People at the Rhyl Events Arena were treated to two days of non-stop music on Saturday and Sunday (August 2 and 3). Organised by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) in collaboration with Rhyl Town Council, 6,000 free tickets were given to the local community and residents. Both days saw line-ups packed with performances and activities for all ages, creating an exciting summer celebration for the entire community. The festivities began with an impressive line-up of acts including The Big Pop Party Show – featuring terrific tributes to Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Meghan Trainor. Queen Rhapsody performed all of Queen's legendary hits and Kaiser Monkey Killers played classic rock anthems. Sunday's line-up offered an afternoon of legendary sounds with performances from Midnight Soul Sisters, whose soulful and Motown classics delighted crowds, and Elite Elton, who played the iconic hits of Elton John. Finally, Ska Britannia gave their customary energetic performance with some showmanship to boot. There was plenty for families and children to do, with a range of fun and free entertainment dotted around the arena throughout the day, including face painting, balloon modelling, a caricaturist and more.
Rhyl Journal
01-08-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Rhyl Air Show is confirmed as not going ahead in summer 2025
The event, organised by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) and typically held during the August bank holiday weekend, has not taken place since 2023. It comes as DLL has announced a host of big events for the summer, including the Summertime Weekender and outdoor cinema experience - but the popular air show will not be among them. Denbighshire County Council, which owns DLL, revealed this news in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from the Journal. The Journal asked the council to disclose whether the air show is going ahead this year, and if not, why not. In response, the council said: 'It is not taking place. DLL confirmed to the council that there wouldn't be an air show in 2025 on February 6, 2025, owing to a lack of funds. 'It is a DLL-run event, and we do not manage the event.' The Red Arrows at Rhyl Air Show in August 2023 (Image: Amy Owen) A spokesperson for DLL added: 'DLL provides major events in Rhyl that are funded by Denbighshire County Council and Rhyl Town Council. Since 2020, costs to run and host such major events have risen significantly. 'DLL has in the past, and up until recently; underwritten a large shortfall in the available funding for the air show. 'But like every other business in Rhyl, DLL does not have an endless pot of money to underwrite costs associated with running such events. 'All Rhyl businesses benefit significantly from events such as the air show, but it has historically been DLL that underwrites the costs and the shortfall. 'Added to that, an event on the scale of the air show may not have been feasible this year due to the ongoing coastal defence works, with large sections of the promenade being inaccessible. 'Instead, sensibly and responsibly, DLL has worked with Rhyl Town Council to agree an attractive events programme, which will be delivered over the summer, giving thousands of free tickets away to residents for the Summertime Weekender at Rhyl Events Arena and for a brand new outdoor cinema event which will be taking place in August, alongside the existing and hugely popular family fun days at 1891. 'DLL have also contributed to the RAF Rhyl Town Show with free use of the Rhyl Events Arena, and opened SC2 for free for hundreds of people to enjoy the waterpark and Splash Pad to celebrate the reopening.' DLL's decision to cancel the 2024 Rhyl Air Show was attributed to the Red Arrows, a regular feature at the event, being unavailable. In February 2024, Jamie Groves, DLL's managing director, said: "We have concluded that (without the Red Arrows) it would be impossible for DLL to deliver a show in keeping with the proud tradition of the Rhyl Air Show, which also meets public expectations. 'But we will come back in 2025 stronger.' The Red Arrows featured at the 2022 and 2023 Rhyl Air Shows, but did not attend the 2019 event – the last prior to the COVID-19 pandemic - as it clashed with a tour of North America. As well as the Red Arrows, the 2023 Rhyl Air Show also featured performances from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Strikemaster Pair, Calidus Autogyro, and more. Alternative events in Rhyl organised by DLL this summer include a 'Summertime Weekender' event on August 2-3, and a an 'outdoor cinema experience' on August 22-24. Both of these are free of charge and are being held at Rhyl Events Arena. DLL's SC2 water park on Rhyl's seafront also re-opened in early July, having been shut since late 2023 due to storm damage.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Divi's Lab donates ₹3.21 crore to boost AU's infrastructure
Divi's Labs Donates to Andhra University Divi's Laboratories Limited (DLL), led by Chairman Murali K. Divi, has donated ₹3.21 crore towards infrastructure development at Andhra University under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, according to a press release issued on Thursday. The university's Chemistry laboratory-1 was modernised with ₹36 lakhs, Chemistry laboratory-2 received ₹49.96 lakhs for upgrades. Additionally, 72 RO plants worth ₹2.36 crore, were installed across various departments said the release. Andhra University Vice Chancellor Prof. G. P. Rajasekhar inaugurated Chemistry Lab-2, in the presence of AU and DLL staff. DLL Vice President L.V. Ramana, general manager Y.S. Koteswara Rao were also present. Prof. Rajasekhar said: 'These laboratories are designed to support PG students and researchers. They are equipped with essential facilities such as a fume chamber, dry oven, vacuum oven, storage for chemicals, and necessary chemicals for experiments.' The RO plants included overhead tanks, machinery, and stainless steel storage tanks. Ten plants are installed in the Arts College, 14 in the Science College, 2 in the Pharmacy College, 1 in the Law College, 11 in the Engineering College, 2 in the Women's Engineering College, 1 in IASE, 1 in the Distance Education Centre, 3 in the Researchers' Hostel, 3 in Women's Hostels, 10 in Boys' Hostels, 3 in the International Students' Hostel, and 11 in other offices. Mr. Ramana said: 'The RO units will provide clean drinking water to students of various departments and hostels, and staff across the offices at Andhra University.
