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March Coffee Morning
Great to catch up at our monthly tourism coffee morning Nothing beats face-to-face for sharing local updates and hearing what everyone’s been working on. Thanks to Carolyn Dawson on for…
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February Coffee morning at Ruthin Golf Club
As a group, we’re keen to make sure members have the chance to meet in person. That’s when conversations properly flow — stories are shared, relationships grow, and we get…
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Webinar (members only): AI for tourism businesses
Many thanks to everyone who joined our webinar on AI for tourism businesses yesterday. It was great to explore how everyone is using it, and how it should be used,…
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Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s CRTG webinar. We were delighted to welcome such an engaged audience as we explored what’s next for the National Park proposal and…
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Join us to explore the latest National Park developments & key regulations shaping the tourism industry in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Join us for an insightful webinar with…
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CRTG at the Denbighshire Tourism Forum
Highlights from Today’s Denbighshire Tourism Forum in Llangollen There was a fantastic turnout today at the Denbighshire Tourism Forum in Llangollen! The event brought together local businesses, council partners, and…
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A successful coffee morning at St Asaph Cathedral
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our June coffee morning at the stunning St Asaph Cathedral! It was a brilliant opportunity to connect with new faces – including…
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Join us on Wales Tourism week for a coffee morning at Saint Asaph Cathedral. This event is opened to the public, as along as they’re running or planning on opening…
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Last week, we had the pleasure of visiting Moel Famau Donkeys for our monthly coffee morning. These gatherings are a fantastic opportunity for members to connect in person, share what…
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Another great coffee morning, connecting with new faces and learning from the brilliant and forward-thinking Maggie and Jenny at Faraway Follies. These informal gatherings are such a powerful way to…
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March Coffee Morning
March Coffee Morning at The Dory Gallery A great event in a lovely venue. This month, our members had the opportunity to meet with politician Sam Rowlands and share the…
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Meet our Members at the Clwydian Range Tourism Group! The Clwydian Range Tourism Group CIC (CRTG) is a collection of like-minded independent businesses working together to support each other in…
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January coffee Morning at Y Ty Gwyrdd
This month, we had the pleasure of hosting our January Coffee Morning at Y Ty Gwyrdd in Denbigh. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with our members and…
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Coffee Mornings 2025
☕ Members Coffee Mornings 2025 We’re excited to share the 2025 Coffee Morning Schedule! These monthly meetups are a perfect opportunity for our members to connect, share ideas, and support…
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Watch Our National Park Proposal Debate Recording
Watch Our National Park Proposal Debate Recording Missed our online event? Don’t worry! If you’re eager to learn about what a National Park represents, how it operates in real life,…
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Last week, nearly 50 people joined us online for a highly engaging event about the National Park Proposal. We were thrilled to see such a strong level of interest and…
CONTINUE READINGCRTG at two major Tourism Events: Denbighshire Tourism Forum & Visit Wales Webinar
This week, we had the pleasure of attending two insightful events—the Visit Wales Webinar and the Denbighshire Tourism Forum. Both sessions highlighted opportunities for the tourism industry in North Wales.…
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Cilcain Named One of the Best Villages to Live in the UK by the Sunday Times!
We are thrilled to share that Cilcain, a beautiful village nestled in the heart of the Clwydian Range, has been named among the “20 Best Secret Villages to Live in”…
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Ruthin International Arts Festival Closing Release
Ruthin International Arts Festival issued a closing release from its inaugural edition in July. Free and open to the public, the festival featured work from over 203 artists/artist groups representing…
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Coffee Morning with Hannah Blythyn at Maes Mynan Park
We welcomed Senedd member Hannah Blythyn this week in Maes Mynan Park for our August coffee morning. CRTG members had a chance to raise subjects that matter to their businesses,…
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Celebrating Wales Tourism Week at Wernog Wood
Wales Tourism Week was the occasion to highlight some great businesses around the beautiful Clwydian Range. On this occasion, we invited Senedd Members Carolyn Thomas and Sam Rowlands to meet…
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Levelling Up Fund: Ruthin Clock Tower
Denbighshire County Council is pleased to have secured £10.95m from Round 2 of the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund to support the development of 10 projects intended to protect Ruthin’s…
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A National Park for North East Wales? – Progress Report.
The Friends of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley have shared a good article by John Roberts, which tells us where we are with the National Park. “In this edition…
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A Great Morning at The Gables, Rhys-y-cae
A big thank you to Debbie for having CRTG members around for our June Coffee Morning. Debbie welcomes guests for Equestrian holidays in this beautiful part of the Clwydian Range…
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Throwback to our first coffee morning ☕️
We hosted our first coffee morning back at the end of May. It was hosted by Jenny at The Laundry Retreat and it was a big success. The aim was…
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We’re excited to host our first Coffee Morning for members on the 28th of May at the Laundry Retreat. Face-to-face meetings have always been at the heart of our actions.…
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In the news: BBC interview about a potential national park.
CRTG Chair Julie Masters was in the news to discuss the Clwydian Range potentially becoming Wales’ fourth national park. Representing the tourism industry, she talks about the opportunity for the…
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Business spotlight – Joe Swiffen from Mynydd Sleddog Adventures
How would you describe your business? Mynydd Sleddog Adventures is Wales’ first and only outdoor activity provider specialising in Husky rides and sled dog experiences, for individuals, families and groups.…
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Sennedd Meets CRTG About the 182 Days
Members of the Clwydian Range Tourism Group welcomed Mark Isherwood MS to visit tourism businesses in Cefn Mawr and Llangollen as part of Wales Tourism Week. The tour started in…
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Dark Skies opportunities for CRTG Members
The AONB team would like to raise awareness of the importance of our dark skies to visitors and residents. Over the next few months they are looking to host some…
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Sustaining Rural Tourism in Denbighshire
Sustaining Rural Tourism in Denbighshire In 2022 Snowdonia Active was commissioned to research and report on ‘Sustaining Rural Tourism in Denbighshire’. The resulting report is now available to download here.…
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