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Leader Live
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Mold's 'Live on the Square' a massive hit once more
Mold's Live on the Square has become a hit with locals and visitors alike over the years. Organised by volunteers Cllr. Pete Dando and Jim Evans with the help of Mold Town Council, this year's festival began at 12.30pm on Sunday (May 4) at Daniel Owen Square in the town - with acts planned up until 9.30pm. As well as food and drinks, the programme includes a full afternoon and evening of live performances comprising six bands and solo singers. Cllr Pete Dando told the Leader: "I'm so happy with the turnout - it's fantastic - but even more so with the weather. "We have a capacity of 800 people at the event, and we have sold out tickets. Everyone's having a great time and it's just brilliant to see. "There is a great atmosphere and it's bringing people together in the community." TOP STORIES TODAY Some of the acts who wowed the crowd on the day included; Fletch, David Murray, Joe Butler and the TTB. Taking to Facebook to reflect on the event, the Live on the Square team wrote: "So that's Live on the Square for another year and another sell out which again is amazing! "Sitting back at the end of the day when the final band was performing, and watching you all enjoying yourselves, makes you realise what a volunteer is about, to bring happiness and enjoyment to others, you are all ace!! Live on the Square '26 anyone?!!" Click on the gallery above to see some pictures from the event courtesy of Phil Tugwell.
Leader Live
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Music fans flock to popular Live on the Square event in Mold
Live on the Square, organised by volunteers Cllr. Pete Dando and Jim Evans with the help of Mold Town Council, began at 12.30pm on Sunday at Daniel Owen Square in the town - with acts planned up until 9.30pm. As well as food and drinks, the programme includes a full afternoon and evening of live performances comprising six bands and solo singers. Live on the Square (Image: Newsquest) From left: Toby and Debra Peers, Sam and Nick Williams (Image: Newsquest) Cllr Pete Dando told the Leader: "I'm so happy with the turnout - it's fantastic - but even more so with the weather. "We have a capacity of 800 people at the event, and we have sold out tickets! "Everyone's having a great time and it's just brilliant to see. Cllr Pete Dando at Live on the Square (Image: Newsquest) Nadine King, left, and Emma Stacey (Image: Newsquest) Gordon Wilson and his daughter, Rachel Wilson (Image: Newsquest) "There is a great atmosphere and it's bringing people together in the community." Outgoing Mayor Cllr Brian Lloyd said: "This is my last event as Mayor, and it's looking very good. "The weather is fantastic and that really makes a difference. From left: Vikki Milsted, Danielle Butler, Adam Butler of the band KASP, and Dawn Butler (Image: Newsquest) Dawn and Graeme Ashton (Image: Newsquest) "The event is sold-out which is great; it seems to sell itself out now." Mayor elect Cllr Paul Beacher, who will officially enter the role on Wednesday, said: "This is a great event, and it's always well attended. "It's an affordable, social day out which brings people in the community together."
Leader Live
22-04-2025
- Climate
- Leader Live
Hundreds enjoy free Easter fun day event in Mold
Heavy rain prior to the event meant organisers had to move the event to the Daniel Owen Square and reduce the activities it was due to provide, despite all this, families turned up in their hundreds to enjoy the day. Around 800 attendees enjoyed the event which included visits from Peter Rabbit and Bugs Bunny, who along with volunteers, issued over 600 free Easter eggs, within the first 90 minutes of the event. Character visits also included Stitch, Skye (Paw Patrol), The Hulk and Spiderman. Children enjoyed the free Easter craft table which was incredibly busy throughout the event, the free prize draw to name the giant unicorn and the Easter trail around the square, plus the very popular Mega Tombola. Spider,man and the Hulk were among those in attendance (Image: Jane Evans) Jane Evans, Mold Town Council events and community engagement officer, said: "It was touch and go as to whether we were going to have to cancel the event due to the weather and also the forecast sites for the Saturday were all predicting rain, but thankfully we decided to proceed with a smaller event and Flintshire Markets Team where able to accommodate us on the square at last minute. "I am so glad we didn't have to cancel as it was fantastic to see so many families at the event and lots of happy faces.' "I would also like to say a big thank you to our local businesses and residents who contributed to the event; Mega Electrical NW Ltd, Celtic Financial Planning Ltd, Barnard Engineering Ltd, Beaufort Park Hotel, Chainstore Outlet, Formulas Elite Travel, Swayne Johnson Charitable Trust, Williams Estates, Academy of Design, KMA Tool Hire & Sales, Tesco, All About You, Tate & Lyle, Mark Isherwood MS, Rachael Drew and also those who wish for their donation to be kept anonymous." (Image: Jane Evans) MORE NEWS: She added: "Events in Mold rely very much on volunteers, without our amazing volunteers, events such as this one just wouldn't happen and Mold Town Council would like to thank all the volunteers who helped at the Easter Fun Day." Mold Town Council is currently appealing for new volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteering at Mold Town Council forthcoming events: Live on the Square (May 4), 80th Anniversary of VE Day (May 11) and Mold Carnival (July 6) can email events@ or telephone 01352 758532.
Leader Live
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Live on the Square music event of bands and solo artists
Live on the Square, organised by volunteers Cllr Pete Dando and Jim Evans with the help of Mold Town Council, will be held on the town's Daniel Owen Square on Sunday, May 4, from 12.30pm to 9.30pm, with a host of local bands and performers taking to the stage. Cllr Dando said: "We are all looking forward to this year's Live on the Square and have six amazing bands and solo singers throughout the day. "Our lineup this year sees the return of Live on the Square crowd favourites Fletch - the ultimate party band bringing high-energy and feel-good vibes to every event, plus newcomers to the event including, Kasp, who will be playing a variety of classic anthems. Music and good times at a previous Live in the Square, Mold. Pictire: Phil Tugwell Photography "The C90's is a band who try to choose interesting songs to whilst picking songs that people remember, but not the songs you'd initially think! "Also joining the line-up are The TTB, a five-piece originally formed in the 1980s when they were at high school in Mold. Twenty on Black are a high-energy rock duo from North Wales, featuring Tron Marshall on drums and Gav Rasmussen on guitar and vocals, and completing the band line up are PTM Music are a Chester/North Wales-based rock and metal covers band, covering everything from The Beatles to Metallica, with three guitarists they don't shy away from those big Iron Maiden harmonies or layered Foo Fighters riffs and melodies." Read more: Best Of... nominate your favourite butcher, farm shop or deli Cllr Dando added: "In addition to the bands there will be solo performances from 14-year-old Brody Xander who has been playing guitar from an early age and, after taking up singing, won the Mold Carnival Time2Shine talent competition last year. "Next up is David Murray, lead singer of My Eleventh Toe. David will be doing a stripped back and intimate setting of acoustic songs. Final performer is 17-year-old solo artist Joe Butler, a trained classical pianist who taught himself to play guitar when he turned 13, and now he teaches over 250 children for Europe's biggest music school!" Read more: Wide variety of influences for Deeside band members The event is ticket entry only, no admission without a ticket. Tickets are £10 (no concessions) and there are no sales to under 18 years. Tickets can be purchased from a number of ticket outlets in Mold: Bargain Booze, Mold Alehouse, KMA Tool Hire, Cravin' and Mold Town Council office which is in the Daniel Owen Precinct (next to Hughes Pharmacy) cash only sales or you can reserve your tickets and pay via bank transfer by contacting Jane Evans, Mold Town Council events and community engagement officer, via email - events@ or call 01352 758532 opt.3 Music and good times at a previous Live in the Square, Mold. Pictire: Phil Tugwell Photography Jane said: "Live on the square is one of the most talked about events in the town and there's always a fantastic atmosphere. This will be our seventh year and this year looks no different, so make sure you get your tickets if you want to join us on the square as each year we have had to turn people away as they did not have a ticket, so we cannot stress enough that without a ticket you are not guaranteed entry." Food and drink will be available to purchase at the event but due to licensing restrictions, no alcohol can be taken into the event. Full terms and conditions can be found on Live on the Square Facebook or you can request a copy by emailing events@ • For more information check out the Live on the Square Facebook page or contact Mold Town Council via email events@ or call 01352 758532 opt.3
