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Armed Forces Day – Saturday 29th June
The Mayor, Councillor M. Buckley on behalf of Flint Town Council is hosting an Armed Forces Day Flag Ceremony on Saturday 29th June, 2024 at 10.30 am at the Cenotaph to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the people who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets.
As well as marking the contribution of service personnel past and present, Armed Forces Day also aims to raise public awareness of the military and the roles they undertake in Britain and around the world.
Residents of Flint are invited to attend the ceremony to mark this important day. Lights refreshments will be served in the Town Hall after the ceremony.
Flint Pride – Saturday 22nd June
Flint Pride aims to bring our community together to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the LGBTQ+ community. As a vital part of our local business landscape, we believe that your establishment could play a crucial role in making this event a resounding success.
We are excited to invite you to participate in our “Pride Window Decoration” initiative, where local businesses can showcase their support for the LGBTQ+ community by decorating their shop windows with vibrant and inclusive displays throughout the month of June. This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to diversity and create a welcoming atmosphere for all members of our community.
Whether it’s rainbow-coloured displays, positive messages, or symbols of unity, your creative touch can contribute to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone in Flint. We believe that by coming together as a community, we can make a powerful statement about the importance of acceptance and equality.
Additionally, we would like to extend a warm invitation to you, your staff, family and friends to join us at the Flint Pride Exhibition and Parade on Saturday 22nd June, 2024. This promises to be a joyous occasion filled with music, laughter, and a strong sense of community spirit.
Flower, Vegetable, and Fruit Show
Flower, Vegetable, and Fruit Show in Flint!
Calling all garden enthusiasts! Whether you have a green thumb or just love the beauty of nature, join us for the annual Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Show in Flint. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your best blooms, freshest veggies, and juiciest fruits.
Event Highlights are detailed on the poster and we are pleased to include a children’s section this year.
Location: Flint Town Hall
11am until 1pm, Judging at 12 noon.
Bring your friends, family, and fellow gardeners! Let’s celebrate the bounty of our gardens and the joy of growing together.
Encourage everyone to participate – every entry makes the show more vibrant!
For more details and to register: contact the Town Hall office on email: townclerk@flinttowncouncil.gov.wales or telephone: 01352 734414
Happy gardening and see you there! 
D-Day Remembrance Event
Flint will be joining in with the Beacons of Light Ceremony taking place across the U.K. to commemorate 80 years since the D-Day landings. Join us on Thursday, 6th June, as we honour and remember the brave heroes of D-Day.
11:00 AM: The Mayor, Councillor M. Buckley will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph. Everyone is welcome to attend.
9:15 PM: The Beacon will be lit in remembrance.
9:15 PM: The Cenotaph will also be illuminated in red, white, and blue.
Let’s come together to remember and pay tribute to those who sacrificed so much.
Mayor makes donation to Flint Town United Ladies FC
The Mayor, Councillor M. Buckley, recently visited Flint Town United Ladies FC
In a show of support for our local sports community, the Mayor made a generous donation to the club. We hope this contribution will help the team continue their fantastic work and achieve even greater success on the field.
Flintshire County Council Digital Squad
Are you struggling with your mobile phone, laptop, or iPad? Feeling a bit lost in the world of social media and websites?
Don’t worry, because help is here!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Flintshire County Council Digital Squad will be attending monthly sessions at the Town Hall! Whether you need assistance with adding or deleting contacts, navigating websites, mastering social media, or anything else related to digital technology, they’ve got you covered!
Mark your calendars with the dates on the attached poster and make sure you come to the Town Hall for expert guidance and support from the Digital Squad.
Don’t let tech troubles hold you back – let’s tackle them together!
North Wales Police Community Alert messaging service
We are encouraging all residents to sign up for the North Wales Police Community Alert messaging service.
It provides residents with up-to-date information about crime, engagement events, appeals, prevention advice and general policing activity in your local area. Residents can also message the Police directly with information.
Let’s work together to make our community a safer place. Sign up today and stay connected!
https://www.northwalescommunityalert.co.uk
Beacons of Light Ceremony to commemorate 80 years since the D Day Landings.
Flint will be joining in with the Beacons of Light Ceremony taking place across the U.K. to commemorate 80 years since the D Day landings.
This will involve the synchronised lighting of beacons throughout the land and the stretch of coastline where the landings happened including across all five landing areas for the Allied troops in 1944—Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach and Sword Beach.
Details are below.
Mayor’s Inauguration
The Mayor’s Inauguration was held on Friday 17th May at the Town Hall. Councillor M. Buckley was duly elected as Town Mayor 2024/25 and Councillor R. Davies was duly elected as Deputy Mayor 2024/25.
During the ceremony, the newly elected Mayor presented the retiring Mayor, Councillor B. Goldsborough, with the traditional plaque and the past Mayor’s badge, honoring his outstanding service during his term of office in 2023/24.
Additionally, retired Mayor, Councillor B. Golsborough, honored the retiring Mace Bearer, Mayor’s Cadet J. Thomas and the retiring Mayor’s Chaplain, Rev. R. Hainsworth with the traditional plaques to acknowledge their dedicated service throughout his year in office.
The Leader of the Council, Cllr. M. Perfect made a special presentation to our very own Jade Jones OBE as she prepares to compete in the Olympics 2024. Jade was presented with a Welsh flag, symbolizing our strong support and pride as she represents us on the global stage.
The Mayor’s Mace Bearer for her term of office is Cadet, Sgt. C. Buxton and the Mayor’s Chaplain is Rev. R. Hainsworth.
