'Wrexfactor event was attended by over 160 people'

MP for Wrexham

Last week, the Wrexham City Board held it’s first Wrexfactor event which was attended by over 160 people from around the community. The Wrexham City Board was set up in March 2024 to be an apolitical body bringing together representatives of Wrexham networks, businesses and community groups to work together to make Wrexham a better place.

The Wrexfactor was held at the Stok Cae Ras and had a diverse attendance, with people representing all sectors of Wrexham, from businesses, charities, organisations, community groups, youth workers to police and public services.

The event was aimed at speaking to the Wrexham community and hearing what suggestions and ideas they have to improve the town centre. Hundreds of ideas were brought across with each and every one being documented, and the City Board will be releasing a report that is open and available to everyone to read.

I was able to attend The Wrexfactor and I could see first hand how much passion and ambition that there is for Wrexham. The pride in our city was palpable whilst also wanting to make the most of the platform we currently have and improve the town centre for the future generations to come.

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who participated and brought forward their ideas on how to make Wrexham a better place. Wrexham AFC very generously hosted the event at Stok Cae Ras and it was also sponsored by local businesses such as Moneypenny and Wrexham Lager.

Wrexham and Canada have historic links going back to WW1 when young Canadian troops were based close by, as was the case again during WW2. Sadly, several Airmen died in a training accident in WW2 and were laid to rest here in Wrexham. On Sunday prior to the Terry Fox Run, I joined The High Commissioner of Canada along with representatives from the RAF, the Canadian Air Force and the Lady Mayor to lay wreaths at their graves. It was incredibly touching to think back to their sacrifice and to honour their memory.

On Sunday, I was delighted to attend the first Terry Fox Run held in Wales, which was held here in Wrexham. It was opened by the High Commissioner of Canada, The Hon Ralph Goodale and before the race started, we had the honour of hearing from Fred Fox, Terry’s brother, who spoke about his brother’s determination, positive spirit and ambition to see cancer be eradicated across the world.

The event was a free to enter, non-competitive walk, run or cycle 5k around Bellevue Park. It was truly uplifting to see so many people gather and carry on raising money for the Institute of Cancer Research, who do fantastic work here in the UK and have truly made a difference to people living with cancer. I look forward to the Terry Fox Run coming back to Wrexham in 2025 and will join it again then.

If you wish to donate to the Terry Fox Run event, you can do on The Terry Fox Run - Wrexham, Wales - JustGiving.

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