North Flintshire District

Tower blocks in the Town

John alan Williams — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:38:00 GMT

Mid-1991 saw a personal transition from the bohemian borough of Kensington & Chelsea to the sprawling 'sink' estate of South Acton, West London. The geographical juxtaposition could not have been more stark. The estate was notable for many reasons:...(read more)

What's going on 'ere then?

John alan Williams — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:56:00 GMT

We 're going to be changing the way we show you what we are doing for our communities in North Flintshire. WATCH THIS SPACE!!!....(read more)

Holway Art Project

John alan Williams — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:28:00 GMT

Holway Art Project A group of young people who live on the Holway estate have successfully completed an Art Project and makeover on the Holway Youth & Community Centre. Over the last few months the centre has been plagued with graffiti and was looking...(read more)

CIVIC PRIDE-THE HOLWAY

John alan Williams — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:25:00 GMT

Civic Pride - The Conclusion. Two of my previous blogs were (unimaginatively) titled 'Civic Pride' - parts 1 and 2. The reasons for this are immediately apparent when you read the blogs concerned. Suffice to say, there were significant issues on the Holway...(read more)

Croes Atti School Fete

John alan Williams — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:04:00 GMT

Croes Atti school fete day on 19th June which was attended by the emergency services including police, fire and lifeboat. Local cbm Pc 1328 Parkes-Smith and Pcso Phil Rushby welcomed the children and parents to a look around the vehicles. Some tried items...(read more)

PC Steve Harris retires from Flint

John alan Williams — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:24:00 GMT

As you may be aware I retire at the end of July having been stationed in Flint for almost 20 years of my 30 year service with North Wales Police. I'm frequently asked, 'when do you retire bomber?' or 'Are you still here?' Well there is a time in life...(read more)

Flint 999 Fun day

John alan Williams — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:17:00 GMT

A 999 day held in Flint has been hailed as a success. Organised by the Flint Festival Committee, the 999 day took place on Saturday 27th June, where more than 2,000 people attended for the annual event. All emergency services were in attendance including...(read more)

Caerwys Show

John alan Williams — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:53:00 GMT

The Caerwys show was a great success PCSOMartin Rowlands and TimShurmer attended.They patrolled the show with a great response from the public and stall owners...(read more)

Children from the Holway visit the Airbase

John alan Williams — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:50:00 GMT

PCSO PHIL RUSHBY AND PCSO CATHERINE JONES VISIT THE AIRBASE WITH KIDS FROM THE HOLWAY...(read more)

TREASURE HUNT IN GWAENYSGOR

John alan Williams — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:07:00 GMT

TREASURE HUNT Gwaenysgor Village Hall Committee organised an “All Age” walking Treasure Hunt on Friday, 5 June 2009. There were over 50 entrants, young and younger, and even Sootie the Dog, who was very important because he was also one of the clues!...(read more)

Local PCSO with residents at Mostyn Community Centre

John alan Williams — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:54:00 GMT

Local PCSO Debbie Deveraux called out bingo at mostyn community centre for the GUILD CLUB, it was a wee scary at first however the ladies made her feel at ease, and it was a lovely thing to take part in for the local residents....(read more)

Litter Pick at Pen Y Ffordd

John alan Williams — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:47:00 GMT

One of our Litter picks in the village of Pen-y-ffordd our numbers attending are growing each time, also certificates have been presented at Bryn Garth School for all the children who have volunteered,...(read more)

Rewarding Evening

kevin steele — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:25:00 GMT

Yesterday evening was my first opportunity as District Inspector for North Flintshire to introduce myself to town and County Councillors from across the District. Also in attendance was Mark Isherwood A.M. I organised this with a detailed planned agenda...(read more)

Random drug testing in Flint

John alan Williams — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:08:00 GMT

An initiative between North Wales Police and licencess in Flint saw nearly two hundred people randomly tested for drugs on Friday 22nd August 2008, at various pubs in Flint The initiative made use of a high tech mobile testing equipment and more similar...(read more)

Flint 999 Day

John alan Williams — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:16:00 GMT

On June 28th this year the fifth annual 999 day took place in Flint, which is part of the fortnightly Flint Festival. The event over the course of the day attracted well over 2,000 people from the local community. There were many attractions taking part on the day, including the Police Helicopter, the Air Ambulance and a medievil display which took place inside the Castle.

There were many departments representing the police, the mounted section, local CBM's PCSO's, specials and cadets. The Pimp My Ride Vehilce was in the main street with lots of other attractions including a fair for the youngsters. A climbing frame provided by the Army and many other voluntary organisations assisted in making the day such a success