A TV STAR was on hand to open Wrexham's new pet store over the weekend.

In February, the Leader reported that Jollyes would be moving into the former Bensons for Beds site at the Border Retail Park in Wrexham.

Although it was originally scheduled to open in April, it only officially opened on Saturday, May 7 with a familiar face on hand to unveil it to the public.

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Actor and presenter Tim Vincent – who started his career at Theatr Clwyd and is familiar to millions from his time spent on Blue Peter – cut the ribbon.

The Leader:

PIC: Tim Vincent with family dog Rosie.

Shortly after the opening ceremony at Jollyes, Tim compered Britain’s first Pet Passion Show, in support of Wrexham’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid.

Finn, owned by Meghan Potter won the title after judges heard the one-year-old cockerpoo had blossomed after coming through an accident.

Finn was joined by Freddie, a one-year-old Cocker Spaniel from Coedpoeth; Slinky, a miniature chocolate dapple dachshund from Rhostyllen and Betty, a hairless Chinese Crested pet from Brymbo.

The Leader:

PIC: Winner Finn and owner Meghan Potter with Wrexham Mayor Cllr Ronnie Prince and TV star Tim Vincent.

Also present were George and Ollie, a Springerpoo and Cockerpoo who can’t leave each other alone; Pickles, a pug from Pen-y-cae; Ollie a pomeranian cross bichon from Coedpoeth and Ronnie, a 6-month-old Whippet.

Jollyes teamed up with the borough’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid as it aims to clinch the coveted title after making it through to the final four shortlisted in the nationwide competition.