Accessible Wrexham

10/10/2026

🚨URGENT! Can anyone help identify who is responsible for the Gresford Mining Disaster Memorial?

I am reaching out to the people of Wrexham and the surrounding area in my capacity as Project Lead for Accessible Wrexham, to ask an important question.

Does anyone know who is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Gresford Mining Disaster Memorial at Gresford Colliery Club?

Concerns have been raised about the condition of the memorial slabs, which are damaged and uneven, presenting a significant trip hazard and potential health and safety risk.

Despite enquiries, we are still trying to establish who is responsible for maintaining the memorial.

This is particularly concerning given the memorial's historical significance. It commemorates the 266 men who tragically lost their lives in the Gresford Mining Disaster, and it holds personal significance for families affected by the disaster, including my own.

💔 People should be able to visit this memorial to pay their respects safely and with dignity. Nobody should have to worry about their safety when visiting such an important place of remembrance, particularly disabled people and those with mobility difficulties.

⚠️ We cannot afford to wait until someone has an accident before action is taken. The potential hazards need to be addressed urgently, and responsibility for the memorial must be established so that appropriate repairs can be arranged.

As Project Lead for Accessible Wrexham, I believe accessibility, public safety and the preservation of our local heritage must go hand in hand.

🙏 If you know which organisation, authority, trust or individual is responsible for the memorial, please get in touch or comment below. Any information that helps us identify the right people would be greatly appreciated.

Please share this post to help us reach someone who may have the answers.

Photography taken by me.

Thank you for your support.

Samantha, Project Lead, Accessible Wrexham

05/10/2026

💚 WORLD CEREBRAL PALSY DAY — 6 OCTOBER 2026 💚

Today, Accessible Wrexham stands with the Cerebral Palsy community around the world.

Cerebral Palsy is more than a diagnosis. It does not define a person’s abilities, ambitions, identity or future.

Everyone experiences Cerebral Palsy differently. Some people may use wheelchairs or mobility aids, some may have differences with speech, coordination or movement, while others may have less visible challenges. There is no single way to have Cerebral Palsy.

But accessibility should never depend on how someone’s disability looks.

True inclusion means creating communities where everyone can participate, belong and have the same opportunities — without having to constantly fight for access.

At Accessible Wrexham, we believe Nothing About Us Without Us. People with lived experience must be listened to and involved in shaping the places, services and communities they use.

Accessibility isn't an optional extra.
Inclusion isn't a favour.
And disability should never be used as a reason to underestimate someone.

💚 Different abilities. Different experiences. One community.

Today, and every day, let's challenge stereotypes, remove barriers and build a more accessible Wrexham where everyone can belong.

- Samantha, Project Lead for Accessible Wrexham

25/09/2026

🚨 URGENT MESSAGE TO ALL ACCESSIBLE WREXHAM MEMBERS 🚨

An important email regarding Gresford Memorial has been sent to members.

📧 Please check your Inbox and Spam/Junk folders as soon as possible and read the information provided.

Your attention to this matter is appreciated. Thank you for your continued support in helping to create a more accessible and inclusive Wrexham for everyone.

💜💛 Your voice matters. Your involvement makes a difference.

- Samantha, Project Lead for Accessible Wrexham

21/09/2026

🌟 THIS IS ME – SHARING THIS INFORMATION 🌟

I wanted to pass this information on in case it may be useful to anyone who is currently unemployed and looking for something positive to support their wellbeing, confidence and thoughts about the future.

This Is Me is a friendly, creative 6-week group taking place at Wrexham Wellbeing Hub.

It’s an opportunity to explore who you are, what you enjoy, what you’re good at, the things you’ve already achieved and what you might like for your future.

The sessions use creative activities, conversations, photos and images to help participants gradually create their own personal portfolio — something that is completely theirs and that they can hopefully feel proud of. 💜

You don’t need to be confident or creative, and you don’t need to know what comes next. That’s what the six weeks are there to help with.

📍 Wrexham Wellbeing Hub
⏰ 10am–1pm
📅 14, 21 & 28 October, 11, 18 & 25 November

💻 Interested in finding out more or booking a place?

👉 Book your place here: This Is Me at Wrecsam Wellbeing Hwb | Outside Lives Events

https://www.outsidelivesevents.org/event-details/this-is-me-at-wrecsam-wellbeing-hwb

The programme is funded through Communities for Work & Trailblazer.

A big thank you to Outside Lives - Wellbeing for People & Planet for putting this opportunity together and making it available locally.

I’m simply passing this information on, but if you think it could be useful for you, please take a look and consider booking a place. 🌟

- Samantha, Project Lead for Accessible Wrexham

09/09/2026

♿ ACCESSIBLE WREXHAM – COMMUNITY APPEAL

We’ve been approached by a local parent/carer who is hoping to set up a small parent and carer drop-in at a community hub in Garden Village for Wrexham Branch NAS.

Although it’s a relatively small space, they are keen to make sure that the venue is accessible and welcoming to everyone, including wheelchair users and people with mobility difficulties.

They are currently looking for a portable access ramp to borrow or loan so that the drop-in can be made as accessible as possible.

🏢 Can a local business or organisation help?

We’d particularly love to hear from local businesses, community organisations, charities, venues or groups in Wrexham who may:

• Have a suitable portable ramp that could be loaned
• Know of an organisation that has one available
• Be able to help source or provide a ramp
• Have accessibility equipment that is currently not being used

This is exactly the kind of small intervention that can make a huge difference to whether someone feels able to access their local community.

At Accessible Wrexham, we believe accessibility should be considered from the very beginning, rather than as an afterthought.

If you or your organisation may be able to help, please send us a message. We’d also really appreciate it if local businesses and organisations could share this appeal.

Let’s see what we can do together to help make this parent and carer drop-in accessible to all. 💜

Samantha, Project Lead for Accessible Wrexham

02/09/2026

**📢 Meeting Update | Accessible Wrexham**

The minutes from today's meeting have now been sent to all current Accessible Wrexham members.

Key topics discussed included:

✅ Progress towards Accessible Wrexham achieving Association status
✅ Accessible Wrexham becoming an Official Ambassador for the Wrecsam 2029 City of Culture Bid
✅ Current funding opportunities and future funding plans
✅ Developing partnerships to strengthen our work across the community
✅ Initial development of QR code resources to improve accessibility, with the potential to expand into a dedicated app and printed materials in the future
✅ Opportunities for collaboration with Wrexham BID

Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support our mission of making Wrexham a more accessible and inclusive place for everyone.

💜💛 Together, we are creating a more Accessible Wrexham.

- Samantha, Project Lead for Accessible Wrexham

26/08/2026

🌟 Exciting news for Accessible Wrexham! 🌟

I had a really positive and successful meeting today with Morgan Thomas and Liz Price from the Wrecsam2029 City of Culture Bid, where we discussed the Accessible Wrexham Accessibility Guide project and opportunities for working together.

One of the exciting opportunities we discussed was the possibility of Accessible Wrexham becoming an official Ambassador for the Wrecsam2029 City of Culture Bid.

I personally feel this could be a fantastic opportunity for Accessible Wrexham, giving the project even more momentum and a stronger voice in conversations around accessibility across Wrexham. It could also help ensure that the lived experiences and practical needs of disabled people are represented as Wrexham moves towards 2029.

📧 Can all members of Accessible Wrexham please check your emails for more information.

There are some really exciting possibilities ahead, and I’m looking forward to exploring them together! 💜

Samantha
Project Lead for Accessible Wrexham

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

🚌 Have your say on the future of bus services in North Wales

A big thank you to Andrew Ranger - MP for Wrexham for sharing the consultation link on his page, and thank you to one of our Accessible Wrexham members, Sylvia, for bringing this to my attention. 💜

I’ll be completing the consultation form myself and will be raising awareness of the importance of additional wheelchair spaces on buses.

Unfortunately, this is something I have experienced myself on many occasions. When a bus has only one designated wheelchair space and it is already occupied, another wheelchair user can be left unable to board.

This isn't just an inconvenience. It can mean missing appointments, being late for work or activities, having to wait for the next bus or, in some cases, having to abandon the journey altogether.

If we are serious about creating a more accessible and inclusive public transport network across North Wales, accessibility needs to be considered from the outset.

We need buses that recognise the reality of disabled people travelling independently, with family, friends, support workers and other wheelchair users.

I would encourage disabled people, families, carers and anyone who relies on accessible public transport to take the opportunity to have their say.

💜 Our experiences matter. Our voices matter. And our accessibility needs must be part of the conversation when designing the future of public transport.

https://haveyoursay.tfw.wales/future-bus-services-in-north-wales?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT1dDdjbGNrBPV0M3Bkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEevqkq9m5clpE-UvSCC6FbP1ddsSGzr0TvOiWLJl7yh1fUqkmnBEfz4mNFB30_aem_DjZvFZCTyIIekjbdu63Qbw

- Samantha, Project Lead for Accessible Wrexham

Help shape the future of bus services in North Wales Transport for Wales, working with local authorities across North Wales, is developing proposals for a new bus network, in preparation for bus reform. We're inviting people who live, work and travel in North Wales to