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AVOW Wrexham

Plas Madoc Community Development Team

Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham

AVOW Play and Community Development Department provides a number of different services for children, young people, and residents of Plas Madoc and further afield.

At AVOW we recognise that Play is one of the most important aspects of children’s (and adults’) lives and is central to their experience and enjoyment of living, we know their opportunities for playing will directly affect how they feel about themselves and others aspects of their lives.

So, in July 2021 we were thrilled when the National Lottery Community Fund awarded £485,861 to support our Playwork in the community – the funding awarded is enabling us to help our community during these challenging times by developing a new model of integrated Play and Community Development work, building on existing high-quality Play and Youth provision and extending our reach into the wider community.

This investment will make such a difference to so many lives and will enable the team to build on the strengths within the community and empower our children and young people to have a greater say.

Logo: fingers crossed. Text: Crofa Cymunedol / Community Fund

For children and young people

The Land Logo

The 8th Coolest Playground in the World and its FREE!!

The Land is a junk playground in Plas Madoc, Wrexham. Established in 2011, The Land provides open access adventure play for children and young people from 5years +.

Adventure play encourages children and young people to experiment with risk, challenge and creativity alongside experienced and dedicated Playworkers.

Open Monday – Friday from 3.30pm for children aged 5+

For more information, opening times and other projects at The Land, please visit their Facebook or Instagram.

Gwenfro Valley Adventure Playground Logo

Gwenfro Valley Adventure Playground

Gwenfro Valley is an adventure playground in Cia Park housing estate. It is a dedicated space for playing. A space developed and maintained by children and adults together. A constantly evolving space full of loose materials, bits and pieces, varied terrain and self-built structures.

Location

Gwenfro Valley Adventure Playground, Wrexham, LL13 8YR

07704 699369

For parents and residents of Plas Madoc:

Plas Madoc Kettle Club is an informal, friendly hub where parents/grandparents/ carers can meet up and have a chat over a brew. People can also access support, advice and have opportunities to volunteer and attend free training – Kettle Club is free to attend and everyone is welcome.

  • Monday – 6.30 – 8pm is ‘Suppa n a Cuppa’ @ Kettle Club – an informal group for people to relax, meet others and/or access support ( free to attend)
  • Tuesday – 9.30 – 12 is Crafty Brew at Plas Telford. The aim of the group is to support positive mental health/wellbeing through crafting activities ( free to attend)
  • Wednesday – 9-11am is Breakfast & Brews at the Opportunities Centre – people can access a free breakfast toastie, tea/coffee etc and can also access support.
  • Thursday at Kettle Club we have drop- in between 9-12pm, parents can pop in and have some food, drinks and access support with foodbank, DAF referrals etc ( free to attend).

There are also electric cars to go to the local supermarkets for £1, return between 10-12pm. Drop in to the Kettle Club, or pick-up can be arranged through calling 01978 813 912

Citizen’s advice attends between 1-4pm, as well as help filling out forms between 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Both these sessions are free to attend.

  • Thursday at  3.45pm we have PG Sips – a parent/carer drop in – parents can pop in for a chat, to access support or just pop down for a bite to eat and cups of tea/coffee ( free to attend) in the Kettle Club

The Pantry also runs on a Thursday and offers people the opportunity to purchase 10 items of food for £3, this is open to anyone, there’s no criteria to access this support and we run it later in the day to ensure those people in work have equal access. This is runs 5.30 – 7.30pm ,

For further information please contact Play Team Manager Claire Pugh on 01978 813912 or 07856229029.

Alternatively, view our Facebook page ‘Land Plasmadoc’ or We are Plas Madoc.

We Are Plas Madoc Team

David Bullough

Deputy Play Manager at The Land

Gareth Poole

Play Development Officer

Donna Jordan

WAPM Development Officer

The AVOW Playteam are grateful to The Neumark Foundation for their support

Garfield Weston Foundation

We are pleased to acknowledge the generous support of both the Garfield Weston Foundation and the Moondance Foundation, whose funding is helping to strengthen the work of our two adventure playgrounds.
Their investment plays a vital role in enabling us to provide safe, welcoming and vibrant spaces for children, young people and families across both communities. This support enhances our day‑to‑day provision  – from play sessions and youth activities to events, resources and the ongoing development of each site.

We are extremely grateful to the Garfield Weston Foundation and the Moondance Foundation for recognising the value of our playgrounds and the positive impact they have locally. Their commitment helps us maintain high‑quality provision, keep our gates open, and ensure that children and families remain at the heart of everything we do.

The Moondance Foundation
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