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Leader Live
29-06-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Wrexham: Scout group given more than £2,500 by housebuilder
The 1st Rossett Scouts, who have 60 members, were given the donation by Castle Green Homes as part of the company's Mission Green scheme. The funds will be used on resources for building wildlife habitats, litter-picking kits, and promoting the health and wellbeing of the group's members. The scouts will use the money to build safe habitats for wildlife, ensuring ecosystems in the area continue to thrive. Scout leader Angela Hardwell said: "As part of our badge work, the scouts needed to undertake a project to support local wildlife. "We thought it would be lovely if we could provide homes for hedgehogs, birds and insects. "The donation has meant we have enough boxes to be circulated around our catchment area including woodland." The group's leaders had asked the scouts what activities and badges they would like to earn next. They decided to look at ways they could help and improve nature. The donation will allow every young person in the group to help make the boxes and place them in the local area. Ms Hardwell added: "We have also purchased litter picking equipment and other resources to promote health and wellbeing for our group including new camping equipment that will be used on a planned group camp next year. "This trip will enable our young people to experience nature and the environment also whilst learning new skills." READ MORE: Blades Gents: Meet the finalists of Leaders 'Best Barber Shop 2025' Sian Pitt, sales director at Castle Green Homes, said: "Mission Green supports projects with an emphasis on sustainability, the environment and health and wellbeing so it was a no brainer for us to support the scout's project. "This collaboration highlights the power of community-driven conservation efforts and the importance of sustainable development in protecting nature. "The scouts will learn about supporting wildlife through a variety of activities that focus on hands-on activities, awareness and sustainable living."
Leader Live
25-06-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Blades Gents named Leader finalist in 'Best Barbers'
Established in 1992, Blades on Ruabon Road in Wrexham, is delighted to have made it to the top ten in the competition. L-R: Nicola Davies, Andrea Kirkham and James Price (Image: Blades Gents Barbers) Andrea Kirkham became the owner 11-years-ago after being promoted from the role of manager. Together with her team, Nicola Davies and James Price, they strive to provide the best customer service within a modern interior. And this isn't their first time the success of the business has been recognised. The barbers was shortlisted as a finalist for the Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards in 2023 before claiming the crown in 2024. The team was also awarded Best Barber Shop in Wrexham at the Quality Business Awards 2024. READ MORE: Wrexham and Flintshire barber shops aiming for the title Andrea said: "We at blades barbers are proud to be a finalist. "It makes all the hard work we do worthwhile. The three of us have worked together for up to 23-years and are good friends not just work mates." Do you think Blades Gents should be crowned the best across Wrexham and Flintshire? Voting opens on June 23 until July 4 with voting slips available in our newspaper.
