Ponciau Park
Successful bid to Heritage Lottery Fund
The refurbishment works for Ponciau Banks funded by the Heritage lottery Fund, Rhos Community Council, Wrexham Council and the Friends of Ponciau, has commenced in July 2008.
The works will take approximately 3 months to complete with shrub and tree planting taking place after this in the Autumn to Spring 2009. At times parts of the parks will be not accessible to the public. Wrexham Council will attempt to keep disruption to a minimum, with the Children's Play Area and BMX track being kept open when ever possible. The public right of way running from Baptist Street to Peter Street will also be kept open when ever possible. Further notice will be provided if it becomes necessary to temporarily close this path.
Plans of the park development can be viewed at the Rhos Community Council Office, Y Stiwt and at the Park Pavilion.
The Council thank you for your co-operation whilst this work goes on.
Wrexham County Borough Council and the Friends of Ponciau Banks Park community group secured confirmation of £504,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund in Spring 2007.
The Lottery funding will be used to fully refurbish Ponciau Banks Park to the splendour of its 1950’s heyday.
The works will see:
- Improved pathways and access for all
- CCTV
- Street lighting
- Refurbished tennis courts and ball games facilities
- Refurbished Bowling Green Areas
- Benches and litter bins
- Improved planting
- Refurbished bandstand
- Opening of views to the surrounding area
- Creation of a nature area
- Improved park signs
Tree Works Programme
To open and improve views from the Park it is necessary to carry out essential tree works to remove poor or diseased trees in the Park.
Tree Works Programme
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Programme of refurbishment works
Work starts on the mine shafts and main park refurbishments in Spring 2008. Works will take approximately 4 months, with shrub and tree planting taking place in the Autumn.
Friends of Ponciau Banks Park community group
The Friends of Ponciau Banks Park group actively organises fund-raising activities to promote the Park, and also continues to support the Parks redevelopment.
The Friends group is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers. If you would like to join the Friends group or find out more about their activities, please call Wendy Owens (01978 840007).
Artist in Residency Project
Funded jointly by Wrexham County Borough Council and Cywaith Cymru Artwork Wales, the Artist in Residency Project occurred in Autumn 2006 and Summer 2007.
The stone sculptures produced represent input from the Ponciau and Rhos communities, and draw out local stories and history associated with the area.
Across the project, the stone sculptor, Anthony Lysycia also worked with over 300 people of all ages to create stones carved by the community.
The stone sculptures are to be positioned at three key entrances to the Park. The ‘Rhos Bowling Club’ and ‘Music & Mining’ sculptures were installed in August 2007, with the installation of the Celebration Entrance sculptures scheduled for installation in Spring/Summer 2008 during the refurbishment works.
Park Facilities
Ponciau Banks Park BMX Track
Crown Green Bowling
The Rhos Bowling Pavilion is situated onsite and is a very popular facility.
We hope to continue to expand the bowling provision, and particularly welcome new members at any level, through coaching and open events.
If you are interested in the Bowling Club, please call Phil Lloyd, Club Secretary, 01978 841632.
Tennis Court & Ball Games Area
Once refurbished, the courts will offer coaching sessions and opportunities for the public and visitors to play matches.
Football Pitches
The pitches are well-used, and there is a pavilion and changing room onsite for organised matches.
Children’s Play area
The play area is designed for toddlers and the junior age groups, and is fenced off to prevent access by dogs.
The area contains toddler swings, a round-about, spring mobiles, a Nexus core climbing frame, a rotating bar, toddler and junior climbing frames and slides. Junior Swings will be provided at a later date.
Bandstand
Once refurbished, the bandstand will have a removable roof and power supply to increase opportunities to use it for music and theatrical events.
Gorsedd Circle
The standing stone circle commemorates the Park being used as an eistedfodd site in 1961.
Walkabout Wrexham Walks - Summer/ Autumn 2008
Join trained walk leaders for informal walks around Ponciau, Rhos, Johnstown and Penycae.
All walks will start and finish at the Rhos Bowling Pavilion, and last about an hour.
The walks will be a gentle taster to the benefits, ease and social enjoyment of walking and are open to all ages of the public.
A walk leader will be at the front and back of the walk so whatever your speed, you will not be alone.
So come and join the new walkers each Monday and get fit, get healthy, meet new people and learn a little more about the area.
Walk Dates
- Monday 28th July: 10.00am at Rhos Bowling Pavilion
- Monday 4th August: 10.00am at Rhos Bowling Pavilion
- Monday 18th August: 10.00am at Rhos Bowling Pavilion
- Monday 1st September: 10.00am at Rhos Bowling Pavilion
- Monday 15th September: 10.00am at Rhos Bowling Pavilion
Walkers are advised to wear sturdy flat shoes whatever the weather as flip flops or open sandals may not be appropriate for the muddy or grassy paths.
For more information on the walks please contact Natalie Edwards on (01978) 757524.
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