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Leader Live
06-07-2025
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- Leader Live
Mold Carnival 2025: Huge crowds attend town's flagship event
Crowds lined the streets as the parade made its way through town, leaving Griffiths Square Car Park at 10.30am and proceeding down the town's high street, Earl Road, and Maes Bodlonfa. Festivities then continued at Kendricks Field and 'The Rec', with performances from dancing troupes and the Cambria Band, who had also lead the parade. Other activities, competitions, and independent craft and food and drink stalls gave eventgoers much to try out and taste. The event, which is organised by Mold Town Council and other volunteers, hosted the 'It's a Knockout' challenge, with businesses, clubs and pubs getting involved. The 'It's a Knockout' event saw teams take on inflatable obstacles, foam, and water - all while wearing silly costumes - to compete for the title of Mold Carnival Knockout Champions 2025. The FA Wales and McDonald's Football Festival also took place, close to a huge funfair with rides for all ages, including a daunting pendulum and the ever-popular Ferris Wheel. READ MORE: The Human League 'thrill' packed crowd at Llangollen Pavilion When 2025 'Off-Flint' Scarecrow competition will take place A 'quiet hour' was held between 10-11am on the day to support children with additional learning needs. There was live music from several performers, including David Murray and The New Kid, Brody Xander, Rock Choir, and Urban Fusion. Mayor of Mold, Councillor Paul Beacher, said there was "something for everyone" in an event which "brings the town together". "Mold Carnival is basically the biggest one in Flintshire, I like to think," Mayor Beacher told Leader Live. "Eight people put in on, they work from January right through. "Two fun-packed fields again - it's a big event and a free event which brings the town together - that's the main thing. "People come and enjoy themselves, bring their children, there's something for everyone. "I'm glad I'm part of it, and that it's part of the town. The day's gone well."
Leader Live
08-06-2025
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- Leader Live
Free performances and activities at Mold Carnival
Mold Carnival, held on Maes Bodlonfa Fields (known locally as The Rec and Kendricks Field) promises to be the biggest and best free family event in the county. With something for everyone, this year's carnival, on Sunday, July 6, is packed with entertainment, hands-on activities, performances, and a heap of community spirit. Read more: Village pub's new owner ready to serve 'warm welcome' to community The carnival committee announced that the Football Association of Wales, in partnership with McDonald's, will be bringing free fun football activities from 11am-4pm, including an exclusive quiet session from 10am-11am for children with additional learning needs. Prepare to be amazed as Transformer robots patrol the fields, children can join in the carnival's mad science workshops, and beloved characters like Skye and Chase, Buzz and Woody, and many more are set to make magical appearances. Visitors can enjoy more than 400 community performers who will be on the main stage, including: • Acro Squad • Urban Fusion • Cor y Pentan • Rock Choir • Dance Maniax • Cambria Band • Black Veil • Local rock legends 50 Hertz will close the carnival day Also back by popular demand is the one and only DJ Cookie Partyman and his Big Blue Bus, bringing his infectious energy and fun as part of his amazing Ripple Effect challenge, all free of charge. New for 2025 is the Mold Carnival Knockout Challenge. Think you've got what it takes? Get your team together and enter, as local businesses, charities, and groups will battle it out in hilarious games to be crowned Carnival Knockout Champions 2025. Read more: From living in a tent to opening a deli-cious new Flintshire business This requires teams of 10 adults with a £150 entry fee and is pre-registration only. To enter, contact Mold Town Council: email events@ or phone 01352 758532 (Option 3). There will also be lots of stalls, food, drink and a parade, fun fair, community stands, and a visit from members of the Army. Read more: History comes to life for interactive Roman weekend The day kicks off with a colourful carnival parade at 10.30am from Griffiths Square Car Park, winding its way down to the fields. Entertainment rolls on from 11am-6pm. Mold Carnival is looking for volunteers to assist with set-up, stewarding, and litter picking. If you're up for joining our merry crew, get in touch! For more information contact: Mold Town Council, Unit 10 Daniel Owen Precinct, Mold CH7 1AP, email events@ or call 01352 758532 (Option 3).
Leader Live
23-05-2025
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- Leader Live
Teams wanted for fun challenge at 2025 Mold Carnival
Mold Town Council's carnival committee is calling on local businesses, groups, clubs, pubs - and everyone in between - to get involved in their It's A Knockout challenge. The carnival takes place on Sunday, July 6, at Maes Bodlonfa Park, and this year promises even more fun with the return of this wacky, action-packed team competition inspired by the classic BBC show. Read more: Flint store to launch a new concept in pre-loved fashion Think inflatable obstacles, silly costumes, foam, water, and big laughs. Gather a team of 10 adults, bring your energy, and compete for the title of Mold Carnival Knockout Champions 2025! How to Enter: • Pre-registration is required - no entries on the day. • Team size: 10 adults (18+ only, minimum height 1.4m) • Entry fee: £150 per team • Team limit: Only 18 teams can compete, so don't delay, enter today! • Duration of games: Approx. 3-4 hours It's A Knockout inflatable Photo: Knockout Challenge Limited Jane Evans, Mold Town Council's events and community engagement officer, said: "Mold Carnival is always a brilliant day out for all ages. This year, we wanted to bring something a bit different, and nostalgic, to the event to get the community involved. "I loved watching It's A Knockout growing up - it looked so much fun. So we're inviting teams to enter the competition, all teams can also join in the carnival parade pre game; wear fancy dress or your logo'ed T-shirts and make some noise as the parade makes it's way through the town onto the carnival fields, really make a day of it. Read more: The Tivoli - from cinema and dance hall, to night club and music venue "Bring your supporters, your banners, and your best game face and join us for a fantastic day of fun, laughter, and community spirit - and see if your team has what it takes to be crowned Mold Carnival Knockout Champions!" Jane added: "It's A Knockout is just one part of a fun-packed carnival day. Highlights include: The Football Association of Wales inflatable football festival. Special appearances from Transformers Bumblebee and Optimus Prime, crazy science workshops for kids. Popular entertainer DJ Cookie, back for his 14th year - supporting the event free of charge. Read more: Black Horse pub in Buckley faces demolition as shop plans submitted "We will have live performances, character visits, community entertainment, and even a visit from the Army and closing the carnival stage this year will be popular local band 50Hertz." Entry to the July 6 carnival is completely free. To get involved, request an It's A Knockout entry form or learn more about Mold Carnival, contact: events@ or call 01352 758532 (Option 3) Sponsorship packages are also available for businesses, contact events@ or call 01352 758532 opt. 3 to find out more.
Leader Live
13-05-2025
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- Leader Live
PICTURES: 80th anniversary of VE Day celebrated in Mold
Over 400 people enjoyed the entertainment, free refreshments and 'street party' atmosphere at Daniel Owen Square. The sun shone on the square throughout and audiences enjoyed a host of entertainment, with Mold Town Concert Band starting off the day. Children from Nercwys Primary School, dressed as war time evacuees, then read and sang WW2 themed songs and poems to the delight of the crowds. Sharon Wallace also returned to Mold to sing popular songs from the 40s through to the 60s and CanCan band provided cafe style music from France, Europe and Latin America. The event wouldn't have been possible without the volunteers from Rhydymwyn Valley History Society who provided a photograph and memorabilia display from the former Ministry of Supply's Valley Works in the Alyn Valley. Volunteers from Mold Town Council dressed up for the occasion in 1940's outfits and were joined by Mold and Buckley Army Cadets who were kept busy throughout the day helping set up and take down the event. RELATED READING A spokesperson said: "They also did an excellent job of ensuring everyone enjoyed a free cuppa or three along with handing out free biscuits, chocolate bars and crisps. "Staff and volunteers at the Daniel Owen Centre who had been busy all week decorating the centre were also dressed up and kept busy throughout in the café serving delicious homemade cakes. "Attendees also had the opportunity to have a photo with Winston Churchill, who was on the square in his iconic top hat and suit. Although, some people may have thought they were seeing double as Councillor Brian Lloyd was also dressed as Churchill for the occasion!" Mayor of Mold Cllr Paul Beacher was the judge of the best 1940's dressed competition and awarded a commemorative VE Day 80th Anniversary £5 coin to winners Denise Ball and Owain Davies, who both looked splendid in their outfits. Jane Evans Mold Town Council Events and Community Engagement Officer said: 'What a fantastic day, such a great turnout, it has been brilliant to see everyone, all ages, come together to enjoy the day, the atmosphere was amazing, a real community feel to the event. MOST READ "We've received so many positive comments from those who attended, it makes all the hard work organising the event worth it. Special thanks to our event sponsor Romaquip and to Mike from Tesco's in Mold who organised donation of biscuits, crisps, drink and chocolate bars for the event. "I would also like to thank Tents & Events for providing the chair hire free of charge and to Millington's Removals who collected and returned the chairs free of charge for us. Special thanks must also go to all the volunteers who helped make the event a success, including the team at the Daniel Owen Centre and Mold and Buckley Army Cadets, everyone worked so hard to ensure the event was ready and ran smoothly throughout. "I would also like to thank Adele Davies from Mold Flower Club who provided the beautiful table flowers for the occasion.'
Leader Live
05-05-2025
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- 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.
