Life Events: Retirement

The information on this page is designed to help you with retirement issues.

50+ Directory

This directory has been developed as part of a major programme aimed at people aged 50 and over in the County Borough of Wrexham.

Accessible Guide to Wrexham Town Centre

Wrexham County Borough Council has developed a guide to Wrexham Town Centre aimed at ensuring that disabled visitors are provided with the information they require that will enhance their visit to Wrexham.

Accident Prevention for Older People

It is easy to believe that inside our own homes we are safe but at home we often relax the caution we have when outside. This web page contains information on how to reduce the risk of having an accident in your home.

Arts in Wrexham

This section provides information and online facilities about Wrexham Arts Centre.

Arts Clubs & Associations

A list of Wrexham Arts Agency Clubs and Associations within Wrexham and the surrounding areas.

A-Z of Benefits

The information provided is a brief description of most common benefits available. The list is NOT an authorative statement of law and is intended as a rough guide only. Note that the Social Security System is complex and liable to alteration / change on a regular basis.

Becoming a Councillor

This guide aims to answer some basic questions on the electoral process. It is not a legal guide on standing for election.

Bus Timetables

Information about the Bus service within Wrexham County Borough.

Car Parking in Wrexham Town Centre
(Town Centre Parking - Text only Version)

This section provides information about Car Parking facilities in Wrexham Town Centre.

Car Parking in Wrexham County Borough
(County Borough Parking - Text only Version)

This section provides information about Car Parking facilities in Wrexham Town Centre.

Community Centres

Wrexham County Borough Council owns and runs 27 Community Centres in local communities throughout Wrexham. They are utilised by local people, organisations and council service providers for a whole range of activities and events.

Community Transport

For information on Community Transport schemes and initiatives in Wrexham.

Concessionary Travel Scheme

Information about the Concessionary Travel Scheme in Wrexham.

Disabled Facilities Grants

Specifically for works to provide facilities and to carry out adaptations to dwellings, or to the common parts of buildings containing flats, for the benefit of disabled people.

Health Promotion Leaflets for Older People

Wrexham County Borough Council has developed three new health promotion leaflets aimed at people over the age of 50 years.

Libraries

This section provides information, advice and online facilities about libraries, lifelong learning, what's new and associated information about the libraries and information service in Wrexham.

Lifelong Learning

Our Lifelong Learning Service provides a flexible way for you to learn. It allows you the freedom to study where, when and how you wish. You can learn new skills or up-date existing knowledge.

Local History

Wales is famous for its myths and legends, warriors and bards, hillsides and valleys, churches and chapels, ancient stones and industrial heritage embedded in the landscape. But you don't need to travel far to discover Wales's fascinating past, as all this heritage is here waiting to be explored in Wrexham and the Borderlands. You could be a walker, an explorer, a family looking for somewhere to entertain the children, researching your family tree or wanting to find out more about where you live...

Public Toilets

This page provides information about public toilet facilities which are administered by Wrexham County Borough Council Community Services.

Retirement Accomodation

These pages are designed to provide you and your family with information on retirement accomodation schemes.

Shopmobility

The Shopmobility service operates a fleet of manual and electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters for use by anyone with mobility problems. Once a member, you just book the machine for when you need it.

Social Services Leaflet Index

An index of leaflets that are available from Wrexham County Borough Council Social Services Department.

Sports & Leisure Facilities

This section provides information, advice and online facilities for a wide range of sports in and around Wrexham.

Strategy for Older People Newsletters

These newsletters contain useful information chosen to address the Strategy's   key themes of: 'Valuing Older People'; 'Changing Society'; 'Living Longer and Healthier'; and 'Coping with Increasing Dependency: Health, Social Care and Housing'.

TaxiBus

You may be able to benefit from the Council's flexible "Taxibus" service, which is designed to make public transport more accessible to people in isolated rural areas.

Usefil Links for Older People

Useful links to external websites.

Walks

Whether you are exercising to get that blood pressure down or strolling to relax and forget the stresses of modern life, there will be a trail guide for you. Follow them and you will encounter the finest landscape and most fascinating heritage in the county borough.

What's On Guide

This guide gives you a list of events that are happening in the Wrexham County Borough.

Please also see our useful links for older people page >>

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