John Gallanders News Today

NHS Counter Fraud Wales dropped the investigation into Betsi Cadwaldr Health Board last month. 

Ex-independent board members say they were "flabbergasted" that a fraud probe has been dropped.

An independent gallery in the heart of town is helping to showcase the “wealth of talent” of local artists and makers. The Drawing Board Community Interest Company, based on Lord Street, was set up Jacqui Blore, Bobbi Cockcroft and Margaret Forbes, who are supported by two advisors, John Gallanders and Julie Pomford. Members of the […]

Organisations across Wrexham have been celebrated as part of the High Sheriff of Clwyd’s Annual Community Awards resumed again this year after two years away due to Covid restrictions. High Sheriff, Steve Thomas, welcomed winners and invited guests to the Wings Club at Airbus in Broughton to celebrate the success of volunteers and voluntary groups […]

With the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions by the Welsh Government, AVOW (Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham) has reopened its offices in Egerton Street to the public. The Ty Avow building hosts a variety of voluntary organisations, including Barnardo’s, Vision Support, Snap Cymru, Polish Integration Support Centre (PISC) and Cloud 9 for Life Counselling […]

AVOW has thanked all the volunteers who gave thousands of hours in 2021 to support others.

The Association of Voluntary Organisations (AVOW) distributed £250,000 to over 150 applicants over the past 18 months.

The new Wrexham Community Lottery with a £25,000 top prize will soon be live, with the first draw taking place 18th December 2021 and tickets on sale from 16th November 2021. The local lottery has been set up by AVOW (Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham) and will be open to anyone in a bid […]

THE Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW)’s Volunteer Centre launched a digital campaign for Volunteers’ Week. Celebrations have been taking place across the whole of Wales and UK this week to celebrate the role of volunteers in our communities. The public led, digital campaign gives thanks to a large variety of organisations and volunteers who continue to dedicate their time in our communities. A spokesman for AVOW said: "Nominees were submitted throughout may fo...

Winners of the Marjorie Dykins OBE Volunteer Memorial Awards 2020 celebrated at virtual ceremony Volunteers from across Wrexham have been celebrated at this year’s Marjorie Dykins OBE Memorial Awards 2020. Wrexham Prostate Cancer Support Group and volunteer Anna Buckley of the of PISC (The Polish Integration Support Centre) were amongst those presented with their certificates at a virtual event presided over by John Leece-Jones (AVOW Chair). The awards are in memory of Marjorie Dykins OBE a f...