Deeside.com Twitter Archive
Below are some of the latest tweets and retweets via the @DeesideDotcom twitter account. This list is updated every few minutes!
We have tee times available for tomorrow and limited availability for Saturday. Get in touch via details below ⛳ #walesback2golf @wales_golf @DeesideDotCom
Great opportunities here - dont miss out! 👇@colegcambria @CC_StudentVoice @wrexham @DeesideDotCom @YoungWrexham (LINK)
Good news for those grassroots clubs over the border - hopefully there will be something positive from the Welsh Government tomorrow afternoon... (LINK)
Outdoor pools can reopen in England from Saturday
Indoor gyms, swimming pools and sports facilities can reopen from 25 July
Air Ambo landing on Central Drive park around 3.30pm - just lifted (4.12pm) and looks to be heading back to its Caernarfon base [thanks to Mike for the video]
From tomorrow, passengers arriving in Wales from some overseas countries with similar or lower cases of coronavirus, will no longer need to quarantine for 14 days.
Further details, including the full list of countries is available here👇
(LINK)
Another opportunity for us to see your faces, hear your news, learn from your experience & help you find a way around any obstacles. We look forward to seeing you. Register here to receive the Zoom access link (LINK)
Flintshire Council has said that from 14 September, school attendance will be compulsory, “parents are asked to contact their school if a pupil is unable to attend to discuss further.” (LINK)
Thursday’s KeyKeg for takeaway from 4pm to 8pm -
White Noise - @pollysbrewco
Hazy Love - @ThirstClassAle
The VIP Remix - @pollysbrewco
Farmhouse in your soul saison - @ThirstClassAle
#PPE for #homesupport and #careworkers
We provide free of charge #faceshields to those who need them!
Request at: (LINK)
#carer #facevisor #wrexham #wales #thirdsector #caresector #carehome @DeesideDotCom @AngleseyMonNews @northdotwales
Looking for ways to develop your teenager’s interest in
coding? 🖥
@NCA_UK have partnered with @immersivelabsuk to
bring you Cyber4Summer – a series of gaming labs to
teach them a broad range of positive cyber security skills,
including encoding and encryption.
Try the games:
We welcome the news from Welsh Government that the school will be able to re-open to all pupils in September. We are awaiting further information which I shall share as soon as we can
(LINK)
Kirsty Williams: “I have been clear throughout this pandemic that our priority must be to deliver maximum learning for our young people, and we will continue to work together to make this happen in a safe and sensible way ”
At full operations, a contact group should consist of around 30 children. Some direct or indirect mixing between children in different contact groups will also be unavoidable, such as on transport, receiving specialist teaching or due to staffing constraints
At full operations, a contact group should consist of around 30 children. Some direct or indirect mixing between children in different contact groups will also be unavoidable, such as on transport, receiving specialist teaching or due to staffing constraints
The Welsh Technical Advisory Group, this week recommended to the Minister that schools “plan to open in September with 100% of pupils physically present on school sites, subject to a continuing, steady decline in the presence of COVID-19 in the community.” (LINK)
Education Minister, Kirsty Williams is outlining what those plans are for schools in Wales from September... (LINK) (LINK)
📣 BIG announcement this one: ALL pupils in Wales will be able to return to school in September Education Minister confirms... (LINK)
‘Who’s got the dog barking?’: Flintshire Councillors brought to heel as technical issues and lateness plague virtual planning meeting (LINK)
Look at that! 😍Nick Meat and Cheese not only supporting local charities but sells the best cuts. Recommend popping to see him at Mold market on a Wednesday and Saturday you won’t be disappointed #shoplocal #shopfresh #moldmarket @moldtowncouncil @nwalessocial @DeesideDotCom (LINK)
A Flintshire man has vowed to pay back the flying medics who saved his life by completing a 100-mile journey in his wheelchair in just 23 days!
(LINK)
@wrexham @DeesideDotCom
This time of year we get reports of various garden crimes, theft garden furniture, fence panels, sheds broken into , also from allotments.
Please review your security arrangements . If you have queries email us on: easterncommsafety@north-wales.police.uk
@DeesideDotCom
Theft rattan settee & chairs from the rear garden address on Earl Street #Flint early hours 8th July, 20000400679 refers, ring 101 with any info
Make it hard for thieves to access your back garden, secure furniture with cables, ground fixing straps
#nwpbigeasy
To clear up recent confusion the Wales Air Ambulance DOES NOT post charity bags to your home.
If you receive an air ambulance charity bag, it is for a different organisation based outside of Wales.
More information via: (LINK)
Another car has crashed outside our estate. This is happening on a regular basis. Safety measures need to be put in place as we have serious concerns that that it will only be a matter of time before someone is killed @joerob_leader @FlintshireCC @MarkTamiMP @DeesideDotCom
The Chancellor said "No one will be left without hope. Our plan has a clear goal: to protect, support and create jobs."
An hour later when asked about Airbus redundancies he said "I have been very clear I cannot save every single job"
We need a plan for manufacturing and fast.
Forcast not the best tomorrow but looking better for Friday onwards. We have tee times available.....get in touch ⛳⛳ #walesback2golf @wales_golf @Inside_Magzines @DeesideDotCom @golfguidehq
A new £4m fund has been launched by Sport Wales to save grassroots sports in the wake of the pandemic.. (LINK)
On to Streetscene this morning to clear untidy alley King Edward St/Salisbury St & to strim overgrown verge between Queensway/Killin's Lane - hopefully sorted soon. Out for ward walk with Town Cllr Elwyn Jones tonight look at issues at Taliesin Nature Area #Shotton
Helicopter charter firm explains why one of its choppers has been flying pretty low over parts of Deeside this week (LINK)
Three new beers from @DeviantandDandy have arrived for the fridge -
And the beat Gose on - Raspberry Gose 4%
Wishing Tree - Mango Sour 4%
Ghost Town - Pale Ale 4.5%
“The UK Government has provided unprecedented support to enable the tourism industry in Wales to get through the pandemic. Now is the right time for the industry to reopen safely.”
Secretary of State @Simonhartmp during #WelshQs
Airbus workers in Toulouse began a 'brief' strike earlier over plans to cut up to 15,000 jobs in response to the coronavirus crisis - up to 8,000 workers were expected to join the action scheduled to last 1.5 hours. (LINK)
Historic day in the #SeneddCymru Chamber today with some Members contributing from the Siambr and and others via Zoom
Appeal regarding Theatre Clwyd. Between 18:00 on 30th June and the morning of 1st June damage was caused to a side cellar door to try and gain access. We believe some youths about 13/14 years of age were present on the evening in question. Please call 101 ref 20000384114.
Great watching a pair of local swallows taking insects.
(The black speck, right of centre) is about to become lunch!
@IoloWilliams2 @Natures_Voice @Britnatureguide @FlintshireSkies @DeesideDotCom
Arriva are increasing capacity on their buses from tomorrow. The number 27 will increase to 17 passengers and no 10 to 35 passengers. Facemasks must be worn.
@DeesideDotCom Dogs drinking in public places... I blame brew dog and the lockdown... Its a disgrace!
Leaders of the 22 councils in Wales have called on Welsh and UK governments to work together on a two-government support package to come to the aid of those affected by devastating job losses in Flintshire (LINK)
Flintshire Council is set to undertake a review of rules on dog fouling and drinking in public places. (LINK)
Are you interested in a career in the cyber, data or software sectors? @CareersWales are holding three presentations during #WalesTechWeek around recruitment, job roles and skills that are key to these sectors. Find out more ➡ (LINK)
Today Daz Reynolds, Unite Airbus Convenor, and I met with Labour MPs and MSs. We asked for their help to extend the Job Retention Scheme at Airbus to a shorter working week to protect skills, jobs and the wider supply chain.
Powercut in Holywell and Mold reported - No more info available on it at the moment due to 'technical issues' with the Scottish Powers website ... (LINK)
The elected member for Mold West said he knew where the “bad tenants” [he meant in rent arrears] were in his ward, “I was on the estate yesterday and I saw four bikes in one house.” He said. (LINK)
Do you have a loved one who is #shielding due to #COVID19. Nanny Biscuit's warehouse team is here to help. All stock is quarantined, safely packed and delivered to ensure your loved ones #staysafe. Full stock including homemade ready meals are available on ~ 07726230989
Partially blocked and slow traffic due to RTC on B5129 Chester Road both ways at Mancot Lane
Calling YOUNG PEOPLE needing up to £500 to make possible a project that will INVOLVE YOUNG PEOPLE IN VOLUNTEERING in support of 0-7 yr olds, housing, social care, mental health, skills & employability or decarbonisation in #Flintshire. More info here: (LINK)
Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has written-off the £470m owed by NHS organisations in Wales so they can focus on recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. (LINK)
Join us for our Virtual Transition Day | Monday 13th July @ 11am | Live subject sessions with expert tutors | Q&A Sessions | Meet with the Director of Sixth Form #Sixthform #Flintshire @DeesideDotCom @hawardenhs @HeadHawarden (LINK)
@APMCustoms Good to see a top local @DeesideDotCom company been selected to provide support to the @OfficialBSB for the upcoming season.. #flintshirebusiness #deeside #bsb
On a zoom call discussing Airbus with @UniteWales @PeteHughesUnite @MarkTamiMP @ChrisM4Chester @JackSargeantAM @MickWhitleyMP and many others
If you go to work with coronavirus symptoms, you’re putting your colleagues at risk.
If you have symptoms, stay at home, get a test and keep your workplace safe.
There's financial support available if you have to self-isolate ⬇️
(LINK)
Fantastic new project by the Countess. Please Share and Retweet @radiodeeside @DrRaviJ @JohnnyVegasReal @IANGIBBONS3 @BBCWales @BBCNWT @GranadaReports @afrojunkman @Masonic_Charity @DeesideDotCom @northwaleslive @ShitChester @louiseminchin @Aaliyahrugg1 (LINK)
Lane End Brickworks, Buckley
1969.
This was Hancock's Lane End Brickworks, with Lane End Colliery sited mid left-hand side. The original works would be near the right-hand chimney. The view is looking South from Drury Lane.
Roadworks: The #A55 westbound #J38 (#Wrexham #Chester #A483) to #J36 (#NorthWales #Broughton #Penymynydd #A5104) is in the process of being CLOSED. Planned to re-open by 0500 07/07/2020.
#WeAreWorkingForYou
@TrafficWalesN @CheshireRCU @NWmwaypolice @Go_CheshireWest
A great opportunity here - open to all + starting 14/7 Book your free place here 👇@colegcambria @YaleSixth @DeesideSixth #Bersham #Northop #Llysfasi @CC_StudentVoice @wrexham @DeesideDotCom @BigIdeasWales @BeTheSpark (LINK)
A large number of companies in Flintshire were plunged into financial turmoil when lockdown measures were introduced in March (LINK)
Significant update from PHW who report no new covid related deaths in past 24hrs for the first time since March - bit of a watch out on that as weekend reporting has often been lower .. (LINK)
As regulations change, please remember things aren’t quite back to normal just yet and continue to practice good hand hygiene and observe social distancing. Together we can stop the spread and continue to #KeepWalesSafe (LINK)
This afternoon's weather:
⛅️Dry for most
🌤️Sunny spells
🍃Breezy, but less so than yesterday
🌦️A few showers, mainly north & east
#MondayMotivation
Coastguard warning after ‘spike’ in calls about people walking on treacherous River Dee sandbanks and mudflats (LINK)
Sam from Shotton regularly opened a bottle of wine for breakfast and washed it down with vodka - She's now getting her life back on track thanks to a pioneering scheme. (LINK)
LAST FEW TICKETS! 🎟️🎟️🎟️
Screening in the cinema today and tomorrow: dark comic thriller and 2020 Best Picture Academy Award-winner 🏆(doesn't that seem like a long time ago?): Parasite!
(LINK)
Cadw’s Heritage sites in Flintshire – which have been closed since 18 March – will re-open today. (LINK)
Welcome back.
While you were away, nature reclaimed our famous beauty spots. Please respect it as you return.
🚾 Plan ahead – not all facilities are open
👫 Don’t overcrowd – have a plan b in case places are busy
🚯 Take your rubbish with you
☑️ Keep 2m apart
#KeepWalesSafe
Police have launched an appeal for information following a ‘public order incident’ in Flintshire on Saturday.. (LINK)
Stay Local restriction and five-mile guidance ends today – First Minister asks people to visit Wales safely (LINK)
A special message from Rt. Hon. Lord Barry Jones, Honorary President of Awyr Las on the 72nd Anniversary of the NHS.
#HappyBirthdayNHS #NHS72 #ThankYouTogether
Happy Birthday NHS! 🎉
For 72 years, you've been there for all of us, soothing our pain, repairing us when we’re broken, easing our troubled minds and seeing us through our darkest time. And none have been darker than the last few months.
Diolch is not enough.
#NHSBirthday
🎉Today marks the 72nd birthday 🎈of our magnificent NHS – and it’s a year we’ll never forget!
For one last time, please join us at 5pm this evening to applaud and give thanks to everyone who has supported our communities throughout the current crisis.👏👏👏
First minister Mark Drakeford said on Friday he was “optimistic” he’ll be able to make a positive announcement next week on the resumption of “organised team sports.” (LINK)
Wow. 4,610 steps UP. @RhysH1974 smashed it #snowdonstairclimb
Not just physically hard but mentally too. We really appreciate your support Rhys 👊🏼👊🏼
Thank you to everyone who has taken on this challenge for @HopeHouseKids
@nwalestweetsuk @DeesideDotCom @carolvorders
Busy old morning down at FGC! People starting to realise Saturday is a great day to get on the course. Mixed bag of weather though - Getting away with it so far... @golfingwales @wales_golf @DeesideDotCom ⛳️⛳️⛳️
COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. While shopping use contactless payment where possible, reduce contact with goods, use hand sanitiser (especially as you enter a building and after you have had contact with surfaces) and avoid touching your face. Together we can #KeepWalesSafe
Another great week working with @MoneySupermkt. Over 500 meals safely delivered by @_NannyBiscuit . Distributed to the most vulnerable by @LocalSolutions_ @CAISLtd @no22typawb @soul_chester @salvationarmyuk and Good Mission Church Rhyl @wrexham @DeesideDotCom
Friday’s cask ale for takeaway from 4pm to 8pm -
Jaipur - @thornbridge
Melba - @thornbridge
JHB - @OakhamAles
North Star Porter - @BreweryFacer
*Pupdate*
TPD Koda is growing quickly 🐾💙 She's settled with her handler and family very well and is loving life with her brother Bryn
Not even the sounds at our Firearms Range have bothered her 👍
Well done Koda 👏
#PoliceDogInTraining #LandSharkInTraining #PoliceDog
Welsh Water has said a burst mains pipe is affecting water supplies in some parts of Deeside .. (LINK)
Last weekend we gave you something to sit and watch - this weekend we want you up and climbing! It should have been our #Snowdon climb tomorrow. Instead, we are climbing 4,610 steps UP! Worth it for the Snowdonia slate medal. Sponsored by @farmandpetplace
(LINK)
We know this year has been hard. On July 4th we’re taking a moment to remember the people we have lost, and all those affected by this crisis.
Help us say #ThankYouTogether by shining a light on Saturday 4th July.
Find out more: (LINK)
“We will look at all options to try to avoid compulsory redundancies,” said Paul McKinlay, Airbus Senior Vice President UK (LINK)
102 days after they were first introduced, First minister Mark Drakeford will confirm later today that coronavirus travel restrictions in Wales are to be lifted on Monday.. (LINK)
It has been amazing this week to see so many smiling learners, walking back through the doors of Connah's Quay High School.
We can't wait to see you all again next week. 😀😀
Flintshire council pledges to take ‘soft approach’ with tenants falling behind on rent during coronavirus pandemic (LINK)
Airbus: “Our calls for Boris Johnson’s Government to intervene in the crisis that is engulfing the aerospace sector have so far fallen on deaf ears.” - Peter Hughes, Unite Wales Regional Secretary.. (LINK)
This is so annoying 🤬🤬🤬
While out on a walk earlier on the wat to Shotwick
@DeesideDotCom
@FlintshireCC
NCA led 'Operation Venetic' has seen 746 arrests, and £54m criminal cash, 77 firearms and over two tonnes of drugs seized so far: (LINK)
Airbus has confirmed it has opened talks with unions on reducing its Broughton workforce by 1,435 (LINK)
Devastating news this, of the 1,700 jobs being shed by Airbus in the UK, 85% of them will be at Broughton .. (LINK)
In a further easing of lockdown measures in Wales, the hospitality will be given the green light to re-open for business from July 13 – if cases of coronavirus continue to fall (LINK)
We’re looking at the latest facts and figures to see if we can introduce new measures to let families re-unite in one extended household from Monday.
I’ll be answering your questions on this and more at 4pm on Friday.
Send me a question:
↩️ Reply using #AskFMWales
✉️ By DM
Sad news this afternoon - Police appeal for witnesses following fatal motorcycle collision in Flintshire (LINK)
Driver tests positive for cocaine after being stopped for doing over 100mph on A55 in Flintshire (LINK)
A two-vehicle collision has blocked the road and drivers are being asked to find alternative routes. (LINK)
The latest number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Wales has been updated.
Data dashboard:
💻 (LINK)
📱 (LINK)
Find out how we are responding to the spread of the virus in our daily statement here: (LINK)
👩💻🧮⌨️
The first ever @WalesTechWeek is coming soon!
The unique virtual festival of #webinars, #workshops and #digital events will showcase the breadth, strength and diversity of the #tech industry in #Wales - home of #AMRCCymru 🏴
(LINK)
#WalesTechWeek
Ken Skates: “We will support companies in the supply chain affected by this new through the economic resilience fund “
Ken Skates: “I'll be convening an urgent summit in North Wales in the next few weeks to assess the long term future of manufacturing something that will help us plan ahead in key areas such as aerospace, automotive, and high value manufacturing in a post COVID post Brexit”
Ken Skates: “This cannot be, this will not be the beginning of the end for Airbus at Broughton. We will support the company and its workforce, through this period”
Ken Skates: “We'll be getting more information about the site at which the job losses may come tomorrow. But we are planning for a significant share to be lost from Broughton”
Ken Skates: “There will be a huge number of Airbus workers today who are extremely concerned at the news that across the UK 1700 jobs may be lost, like globally, 15,000, maybe lost. My thoughts are with them and their families and their communities”
I'd also like to talk about the urgent support the UK government needs to put in place right now to save the aviation sector here in the UK (LINK)
Economy Minister Ken Skates is taking todays Welsh Government briefing where job losses at Airbus will be top of the agenda.. (LINK)
The rain has stayed away so far this morning. Still a few tee times available for this afternoon.
Also heres a sneak peak of our 2nd hole. Tricky little par 4.
#walesback2golf @wales_golf @DeesideDotCom @golfguidehq
“I cannot stress enough the existential crisis the sector is facing – one which could result in economic devastation in those constituencies surrounding the Broughton and Deeside facilities.” - Ken Skates
(LINK)
You have to wonder what Airbus workers make of the UK and Welsh governments arguing with one another whilst their jobs are on the line.
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