Essentials MAG Wrexham

15/04/2026

👏Congratulations!

Guiding us to three historic consecutive promotions and our most successful season in the second tier.

Phil Parkinson today received the freedom of the county borough 👏

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10/04/2026

This week marks 9 years since I took over EssentialsMAG - and what an incredible journey it’s been!

I honestly couldn’t have imagined just how much I would learn. From running a publication company, managing accounts and customer relations, to building marketing and sales strategies, it’s been a constant (and exciting!) learning curve.

One of the biggest joys has been building and nurturing relationships with customers, businesses, organisations and residents - so many have supported the magazine from the very beginning, and some have become lovely friends along the way.

I’ve also grown an amazing distribution team of 50 people - a little army of magazine distributors (mostly young people!), who I genuinely couldn’t do this without. Their hard work is what keeps everything moving each month.

But most of all, it’s been an absolute pleasure - challenging at times, yes - but always rewarding and never boring!

Here’s to 9 years of being part of EssentialsMAG’s 21-year story - and to everything still to come!

Thank you all for your continued help and support. 🥰
Vicky x

08/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to R Bridges 🎉
R Bridges from Dodleston found all five mice and won our March 'Find the Mice Competition'! 🎉 Enjoy your £25 prize and your adorable little felt mouse.
Missed out this time? Don’t worry - the competition is running again this month! Keep your eyes peeled in our April issues for those five sneaky little mice! 👀🐭

08/04/2026

Congratulations Phil Parkinson! 🙃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⚽️
Wrexham AFC

⚽ Time confirmed - 3pm on Tuesday

Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson will officially receive freedom of the county borough at 3pm on Tuesday, April 14 – with the ceremony set to be web-cast live from the Guildhall for all to view.

Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/px2b2

31/03/2026

Our April editions are here! 🌷 Copies are already landing on doormats, and over the next few days, 15,500 homes across Wrexham, and the surrounding Cheshire villages, will receive their magazine. This month, enjoy local stories, community news, events, and fantastic local businesses. So pop the kettle on and get cosy! 🐥

26/03/2026

Beautiful spring day to be out delivering our April magazines 🌼☀️

Nothing beats sunshine, fresh air, and a van full of magazines. Keep an eye on your letterbox - your latest issue will be arriving very soon!

Also available to pick up at selected local shops.

18/03/2026

History in the making for Wrexham!

Wrexham has officially been longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029 – and it’s the only Welsh city in the running!

This is a huge moment for our community, putting Wrexham firmly in the national spotlight. From the Creative Industries Hub and the upcoming National Football Museum for Wales to Stori Brymbo, the Public Art Trail, and a growing calendar of cultural events… there’s already so much to celebrate.

If Wrexham secures the title, it could unlock £10 million in UK Government funding, helping to boost tourism, support local talent, and bring even more opportunities to the area - with potential long-term benefits worth over £200 million.

Come on Wrexham – let’s make history!

https://www.wrecsam2029.wales/en_gb/news/press-release/wrexham-makes-the-longlist/

Wrexham are one step closer to securing the UK City of Culture 2029 title, as they officially make the longlist of finalists. Competing against 9 places from

05/03/2026

Any budding poets out there?
Closing date: 31 March 2026

We are inviting all children aged 9-11 years of age (in years 5 & 6 and home schooled) to submit a poem in Welsh or English about Wrexham’s rich and vibrant history and its evolution as a city.

Entries to be submitted either to your local library by hand or post to:
Poetry Competition, Wrexham Library, Rhosddu Road, Wrexham LL11 1AU

Entry forms can be found on the news section of wrecsam1876.co.uk

Closing date 31 st March 2026

Good Luck!

02/03/2026

Our March editions are here! ⭐
Copies are already landing on doormats, and over the next few days, 15,500 homes across Wrexham and the surrounding Cheshire villages will receive their magazine. This month you’ll find uplifting local stories, community news, and brilliant local businesses. So pop the kettle on, get comfy, and enjoy a good read!

27/02/2026

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11/02/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Dathlwch dydd Gŵyl Dewi yn Wrecsam 👇

Wrexham set to celebrate St David’s Day with packed city centre programme

https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/wrexham-set-to-celebrate-st-davids-day/