We can now announce more success in our search for funding for the sports projects being undertaken at the Welfare: - To date we have received £133k worth of grant monies along with the Miners' contribution we have been able to complete a number of successful projects. This includes the installation of a MUGA (multi use games area).

This was made possible by a grant from Barclays open spaces for sport and a lot of time and effort from Ground Work Wrexham with whom we have formed a really great partnership. Next on the list was the complete replacement of the drainage system on the football and cricket pitches again we made a successful grant application this time to the Sports Council Wales who have also contributed to the installation of an artificial cricket wicket.

As already reported we have also improved our access to and around the Bowling Greens and also made the sports pitches more accessible for our disabled members this was thanks to a grant from the West Wrexham Key Fund.

Llay Welfare was built in 1929 and is a grade 2 listed building. As with any such building the upkeep is continuous and this has been one of the main priorities of the Trustees.

Over the past 5 years refurbishment of the front of the building, to include new windows and specialist treatment to the sandstone balustrade has been completed with funds provided by the WDA.In connection with the One Stop Shop project the land fill tax credit scheme has provided useful funds to tarmac the car park and recently, to comply with the disability act, to install a lift so that the disabled may attend and enjoy the entertainment facilities of the first floor cabaret room.