Wrexham Sounds launches creative club for youngsters with additional learning needs
A MUSIC studio launched a new ‘Creative Club’ for young people with additional learning needs (ALN). Supported by funding from Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW), Wrexham Sounds will deliver up to 40 weekly sessions over the next year focused on music, craft and movement. The grant was matched by the not-for-profit organisation, which is…
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Wrexham Sounds unites WCD Young Carers to form inspirational choir
INSPIRING young carers have been united in song by a not-for-profit music studio. Children from WCD Young Carers (Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire) are attending weekly choir practice at Wrexham Sounds, based in Rhosrobin. The affordable sessions are held with renowned vocal coach Clementine ‘Clemmy’ Gong and proving to be a big hit with families and…
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Inspiring rap written by poetic pupils will live on forever thanks to Wrexham Sounds
THAT’S A RAP! An inspiring song written by poetic pupils will live on forever thanks to Wrexham Sounds. A talented group of more than 80 learners from St Peter’s Primary School in Rossett recorded the track – One Hotdog and a Massive Kit Kat – with representatives from the Rhosrobin music studio and Darren Hughes, director of…
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Leadership programme hits all the right notes with Wrexham Sounds manager
A RENOWNED leadership programme hit all the right notes with a talented music studio manager. Wrexham Sounds has gone from strength to strength since opening its doors in February, providing disadvantaged children and young people with music-based activities, courses and lessons. Schools, agencies, charities and families use the Rhosrobin-based social enterprise, which draws on a talented…
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Prime Minister’s award for volunteer directors at Wrexham Sounds
LEADING lights at a popular music studio for disadvantaged young people have been lauded for their inspirational work in the community. Chris Lloyd, Dave Gray and Caroline Richards – volunteer directors of Wrexham Sounds – are recipients of the UK Government’s daily Points of Light Award. The programme is supported by all members of Parliament,…
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Maisie sparkles at singing lessons with acclaimed Wrexham Sounds music studio
AN ACCLAIMED music studio is providing young carers and disadvantaged children with free lessons to provide inspiration and an escape from the challenges of everyday life. Wrexham Sounds has received positive feedback from schools, community groups and health and wellbeing organisations in response to its singing and instrumental workshops. Among those to benefit was 12…
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New Year new developments at Wrexham Sounds music studio
A MUSIC studio for disadvantaged young people is making all the right sounds after beginning the year with a flourish. Since launching last summer, Wrexham Sounds has made huge progress behind the scenes, forging new partnerships, and securing the services of talented freelance musicians and tutors to deliver lessons and activities across the genres. Despite…
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Wrexham Sounds holds personal skills sessions for youngsters from Bryn Tirion Hall School
YOUNG people learnt the value of communication and personal skills on a social enterprise pilot programme. Newly launched Wrexham Sounds hosted a group of learners from Bryn Tirion Hall School, which supports vulnerable teenagers with special needs at its site in Bersham. Led by Dave Roberts, the group focused on empathetic listening and understanding strengths…
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Cyclists raise more than £15,000 for Wrexham Sounds with 250-mile North Wales ride
SPIRITED cyclists completed a gruelling 250-mile journey through the mountains of North Wales to raise money for Wrexham Sounds. Participants in the epic VELO 21 challenge have already surpassed their £15,000 target for the social enterprise, a music studio for disadvantaged youngsters. Beginning at the revamped Rhosrobin site, chairman Chris Lloyd and the group were…
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Cyclists on track to complete 250-mile mountain ride and raise £15k for Wrexham Sounds
CYCLISTS are on track to raise £15,000 for a music studio for disadvantaged children. Wrexham Sounds chairman Chris Lloyd and a group of friends and supporters will journey more than 250 miles around the mountains of North Wales from October 7-10 to garner funds for the revamped social enterprise. Chris hopes people will get behind…
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