{"id":619,"date":"2019-04-18T11:16:05","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T11:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.glyntraian.org.uk\/?p=619"},"modified":"2019-04-18T20:24:48","modified_gmt":"2019-04-18T20:24:48","slug":"ceiriog-connects-ceilidh-supported-by-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.glyntraian.org.uk\/?p=619","title":{"rendered":"Ceiriog Connects Ceilidh Supported by Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Happy\nFeet Project is Strictly for All<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have been pleased to lend support through the efforts of Cllr Robin Boston and our Community Agent, Davena Davies, to the Ceiriog Connects dance project. Funded by a Wrexham Council Inclusion Grant, Ceiriog Connects has been running a series of affordable ballroom dance classes followed by soup supper at the Oliver Jones Memorial Hall (OJMH) in Dolywern, over the past six months. The classes are led by professional ballroom dance instructor Denise Sides from Dens Dance Academy in Wrexham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nproject will host its second major dance event of 2019 on Saturday 4th May. The\nCeiriog Connects Ceilidh stars the well-known 5-piece Ceilidh band, Shave the\nDonkey, from Cheshire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe band play a mix of English folk dances with a few Celtic tunes thrown in for good measure,\u201d said Glyntraian Councillor, Robin Boston, who is leading the Ceiriog Connects project in conjunction with Davena. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cllr\nBoston added: \u201cVarious scientific studies have shown dancing increases physical\nstrength, reduces the risk of osteoporosis, improves mental awareness, helps\nwith balance and spatial awareness, reduces stress and increases confidence.\nBallroom and other contact dancing has the added advantage of physical touch,\nwhich is shown to have the positive effect of releasing oxytocin, a naturally\noccurring hormone with incredibly powerful health giving properties. Dancing is\nalso good fun and a great way to meet friends new and old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\nare very fortunate that the Oliver Jones Memorial Hall boasts an excellent\nlarge dance floor and brilliant acoustics. It\u2019s the perfect village hall for a\nCeilidh or barn dance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The overall aim of the programme is more than just getting healthier. The Welsh Government set out a series of objectives in its 2017 Wellbeing Statement that includes \u2018creating united and connected communities which are inclusive and cohesive\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope that by making our dance classes and our dance events community occasions we will go some way towards achieving the Welsh Government\u2019s objective. We want, through this programme, to contribute to a happy, united and above all inclusive community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone wishing to be part of the group\u2019s sessions can contact Davena Davies on 07496 597894 or email <\/a>communityagentGT@glyntraian.org.uk or message through the Oliver Jones Memorial Hall Events<\/a> Facebook page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are affordably priced at \u00a35, which includes a light supper. Book online through Eventbrite.com<\/a> and searching Ceiriog Connects Ceilidh. Tickets are also available from Pontfadog Post Office and the Oswestry Ticket Office at Rowanthorn in Oswestry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n