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How are you all doing? I’ve definitely perked up since the clocks went forward at the end of March. Winter was dragging on that bit too long for me and I was beginning to feel fed up to be honest. I’m sure I’m not on my own. Mind you, it’s not surprising - spring, summer and winter all rolled into one last year and it feels like we’re only just coming out of it now.
At least we’re not in recession according to the news, but if you speak to most of the small local businesses I’m not sure that they would agree! If the government is struggling to predict and calculate how to stimulate the economy, it may well be better investing in how to predict a more accurate weather forecast. It really does feel like our economy is 100% dictated to by our weather. Our farmers have already had a tough start to the year. A prolonged cold March with snowy conditions resulted in record numbers of people looking for last minute holidays abroad, instead of the usual numbers holidaying in this country or starting the seasonal DIY. At least we surely can’t have a summer as wet as last year’s. If we can have a decent summer does that
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mean the economy will start to grow at a higher rate? I wouldn’t like to say, but if our top politicians can’t agree whether Maggie Thatcher made or broke this country I’m not sure we’re in safe hands! And I’m also not sure that most people’s wages would agree we’re not in recession either, especially after a winter of petrol, gas and electricity costs. At least we’re moving into a few months where we’ll need less heat – well, I hope so at least! I think the butchers are all still doing well after the horsemeat scandal returned us all to their doors, which is great news.
And despite it being a Monday as I type this, a text from one of my advertisers telling me that for him our magazine is working as well today as it did a few years ago, is like music to my ears. That’s like a dose of the sun in itself and I’m happy – well, at least for today......
Have a lovely month of May.
All the best, Jill
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Some years ago I went to interview the Head Brewer of Border Breweries at his home in Wrexham. No- not about beer, but cars, as he had indeed been an owner and admirer of Alvis cars over the years.
I asked him how many of them he had owned, and what models they were. “Four actually” he said “ All of them 3.0 litre models of the ’60s with the stylish saloon bodies designed by the Swiss coachbuilder, Graber. My wife and I have called them all Gala 1, Gala 2 and Gala 3 etc.” he went on, his face glowing with pleasure as he gazed at the latest model gleaming on the drive. “Why Gala?” I asked. “Because every day my wife and I drive them is a gala day.” he said.
‘A bit over the top’ I thought to myself, but I could see why both of them were so thrilled about their beautiful , sophisticated Grand Tourer with it’s elegant low-slung body.
Then, a year ago we bought a Suzuki Splash. My wife saw it for sale in Cheshire, and when we went to see it, she was captivated by its metallic turquoise colour scheme and its immaculate overall condition. We
had driven several similar mini-MPV test cars before, such as Nissan Note, Renault Modus, Vauxhall Agila etc., but we preferred the Suzuki Splash SZ4, 5-door, with its high seating position, making it so easy to get in and out of, and giving very good all-round vision. It’s also very versatile, with a surprising amount of luggage space, especially with the rear seats folded. The large container under the boot floor is very useful. Suzuki know all about high-efficiency engines, and the 1.2 litre, four cylinder, double overhead camshaft unit in our Splash model develops a healthy 85 b.h.p., allowing it to accelerate to 60 m.p.h. in 12.3 seconds, and on to a top speed of 109 M.P.H. A glance at the trip computer reveals that it has averaged 48.3 m.p.g., and its 129 gm/km CO2 emissions ensures a low Road Tax.
Well equipped and comfortable, it certainly is a little charmer, and the way that my wife looks at it reminds me of the Head Brewer and his Alvis! So, if you see us driving around the area in it and she is smiling, it’s for Suzy- not for me!
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Splashing around with Suzy!
by Terry Davies
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Our curriculum is designed to offer stimulating courseswhich stretch young minds from the minute they start withus from age 11. New and innovative subjects ensure ourpupils are not limited by the narrow confines of publicexams. King’s Seniors now study for the highly regardediGCSE in half of their subjects – we consider these morerigorous than standard GCSEs and our students certainlyrise to the challenge.
An ambitious afternoon of ‘Enrichment’ offers over 40courses such as Italian, Arabic, Anthropology, Electronics andArt History. Subjects intended to widen their intellectualhorizons, increase confidence and develop independentstudy – qualities highly valued by the top universities.
King’s is well known for its Music School, with 25 musicgroups and over 50% of pupils in some way involvedin music.
Sport is a real strength at King’s with students competing atnational level for rowing, regional level for hockey and cricketand district level for numerous other sports. There are also130 clubs and activities, with something for everyone frompoetry to Mandarin.
With our new state-of-the-art Vanbrugh Theatre, now fullyoperational, King’s will be adding Drama and Theatre Studiesto the School’s curriculum from September 2013, reinforcingour reputation for excellence in drama.
The King’s School is a dynamic, exciting place to learn and offers yourchild the best opportunity to succeed in later life.
Join us at one of ourYear 5 Discovery DaysOutstanding facilities and a unique learningenvironment that will nurture and developyour child’s true potential – you’ll be inspired!
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With only a few weekends left to prepare ourselves for the 2013 season, after being hampered by soggy and snowy weather, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our members for their continued support.The 2012 season was another successful one for our team; we competed well and finished the season in 5th position of division 4. We had fantastic support from our playing members and fielded a strong opposition at every fixture, with youngsters adding new blood and sustained enthusiasm from our veterans. The beginning of the season was dry, with the best of the cricketing weather seen early in the season but the confirmation that 2012 was the second wettest Summer on record, took its toll on our pitch and the pitches of our opponents. The season played out well with everyone having their 15 minutes of fame, either in the field or in their batting prowess but none of
this could happen without the support of our fair ladies and the collective team effort in preparing our ground and pavilion. Fundraising will be vital this year; sadly a flood has caused considerable damage to our pavilion with water spoilage from floor to ceiling and we are researching grant support in order to run a junior cricket night from next season, which could be an exciting prospect for some! We look forward to welcoming old face and new at our ground this season and hope that you bring the sunshine with you when you come!Rob Lawrenson, Secretary
Contact for details:Chairman Mr. M. Lawrenson 01978 710219Secretary Mr. R. Lawrenson 01978 710537Treasurer Mr. N. Woolley 01978 781079Captain Mr. A. Clements 01948 830101
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At last Summer seems to have arrived...The warmer weather will result in a rapid hatch of dormant flea eggs that have been lying low awaiting optimum conditions to develop and emerge as fully fledged biting ‘critters’.There are many products on the market for treating pets and their environment, however products that are available over the counter in supermarkets and pet shops are generally of the older generation of drugs and may well be inferior to those available from your vet.We recommend using a product that not only kills adult fleas but also interferes with the life cycle of the flea, ensuring that eggs, pupae and larvae do not develop. You must use the product according to manufacturers recommendation, observing frequency of application. Prompt treatment of your pets now , will help prevent your house becoming infested with fleas, their eggs, pupae and larvae.
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Treatment of all cats, dogs and rabbits in the household is essential; often cats are the culprits for bringing fleas into the home as they range further afield.A new generation of drug for cats and dogs is now available. It contains the first flea control agent that works through bioactivation, the drug only becomes active once ingested or in contact with the flea. This product offers assurance of safety of use as there is no residue of active substance on your pet. This product fulfills the criteria of rapid kill of fleas, cessation of egg laying and activity against developing stages; therefore keeping the household free of infestation.If you find yourself in the awful situation of being infested with fleas in your house, do please contact your veterinary surgeon for advice on how best to deal with the problem. We have the expert knowledge and access to the best drugs available for your animals and to treat the house.
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AsiaFrom the jungles of Borneo to the Great Wall in China, there is something very magical and captivating about this continent that tempts visitors back year after year.Tea with a Geisha in Japan, a tour of the Cu Chi tunnels in Vietnam, visiting Thailand’s hill tribes or simply relaxing with a Singapore Sling at the famous Raffles Hotel are just a small number of experiences that can be part of a fabulous holiday.Historic architecture of Ancient and Imperial China form an integral part of this now modern country and can be best appreciated on a guided tour. Wildlife enthusiasts are catered for in many countries from Borneo’s orang-utans to pandas in China.Asia’s cities are all very individual. The frantic city of Bangkok differs greatly from the calmness of Singapore. At night, the city lights illuminate Hong Kong’s awesome harbour. Passers by
will be enticed by the aromas generated from the food stalls in the markets, where bargains abound and bartering is expected! Beaches throughout this continent are amongst the very best in the world. It is vital that the right resort is recommended for you as they differ considerably.I have had many fantastic holidays in Asia and my own personal experiences help create memorable journeys for my clients. For detailed advice on holidays to this region, Australia, America, Africa, Europe or even Antarctica why not contact me today to begin your journey.
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Fully personalised worldwide holiday planning. Wonderful destinations, stress free itineraries and treasured memories.Contact Lynne to begin your journey.
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In these austere times, tax giveaways are pretty hard to find. In an otherwise gloomy picture for Britain’s taxpayers, your annual Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance is one bright spot. With this in mind, it is surprising to learn that, according to research by The Share Centre nearly half of eligible investors weren’t planning to use their full ISA allowance in the 2011/12 tax year (www.share.com press release 11 April 2012Alongside pensions, ISAs are the most tax-efficient way to invest for the future and should be a fundamental building block towards long-term financial wellbeing.The annual ISA limit for this tax year is £11,520 - a level which is 60% higher than the £7,200 limit in 2008. The important thing to remember about the tax reliefs that come with ISAs is that if you do not use them, you lose them. If you miss the end of tax year deadline, that’s it until next year.Unlike a pension, there is no tax relief on the money invested into an ISA but the tax advantages achieved over time are similar. The main difference is that ISAs are far more accessible – you can make
withdrawals at any time and these may be taken regularly to provide an income.
ISAs offer a tax-efficient and convenient gateway to the equity markets and also a useful short or medium term account for cash. You can invest a maximum of £5,760 in a cash ISA – half your annual allowance – but in the current environment of ultra-low interest rates it is perhaps no surprise to learn that the average cash ISA rate is at its lowest level since their introduction in April 1999.
You can also transfer existing cash ISAs into a stocks & shares ISA, although it is important to remember that you cannot transfer them in the opposite direction.
With straightforward planning you can make sure you pay as little tax as you need
If you would like to discuss any aspect of
your ISA opportunities or existing holdings
please do call or send an email and we can
arrange to meet in the office, your place of
work or at your home at your convenience.
Contributed by Warren Hadlow & Medwyn Edwards, Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management Limited.
Telephone: 0800 652 8175 – e-mail [email protected] Edwards Wealth Management Limited represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised
and regulated by the Financial Services Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products
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The levels and bases of taxation and reliefs from taxation can change at any time and with the exception of the ISA, are dependent on individual circumstances.
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The Bangor on Dee Blues & Real Ale Festival
The Bangor on Dee Blues & Real Ale FestivalThe Buck House Hotel, Bangor on Dee
In a large, warm dry marquee in the hotel grounds - chairs available but bring your own. 20 + real ales and ciders, food available all day
plus comfortable seating within hotel.
Friday May 10th 7.30pm startThe Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
Blues Boy Dan • BabajackSaturday May 11th 2pm start
Larry McCray • Blues'n'TroubleSteve Roux & The White Knuckle
Blues BandMarcus Bonfanti & Paddy MilnerKent DuChaine • Swampcandy
MC Pete Evans400 TICKETS ONLY FOR EACH DAY
May 10th In advance -£15 , on door - £20May 11th in advance -£20 , on door - £25
Weekender in advance -£30, on door - £35 Advance tickets to be purchased by May 4th
Apply by post for tickets and camping vouchers to the Buck House Hotel with a
cheque made out to The Buck House Hotel.Please include a stamped addressed
envelope. Or call The Buck House on 01978 780336
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Spring CelebrationSat 4 - Mon 6 May, 11am-4pmWrexham National Trust Association’s Spring Fair with music from So What Now, Wrexham Community Choir, The Green Man and Cara Hammond. Wolf’s Den nature trail and Victorian games on the lawn. Bug hunting, bird watching, storytelling and seed planting.
FREE dawn chorus walk at 5:30am on Saturday 4 May, walk includes garden entry. Early birds can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the restaurant for £7.50 (includes tea and coffee)
NGS Gardens Open Day Sun 5 MayGuided walks with the gardeners on Sun 5 May for NGS Gardens Open Day.
Life Below Stairs Experience 10 & 11 MayHands-on experience of servants’ daily tasks, house tour, photographs to keep, lecture on the real servants at Erddig. Includes lunch and afternoon tea.Tickets £60. To book, call Rhiannon Cooke on 01978 315156.
The Real Servants Sat 18 – 19 May, 11am-4pmDiscover more about the lives of the people who lived and worked at Erddig with costumed activities and have-a-go demonstrations all weekend.
Adventure Weekend Sat 18 – 19 May, 11am-4pmCome and explore Wolf’s Den, the amazing natural play area. Tick off more adventures on your ‘50 things to do’ list.
Bushcraft Weekend Sat 1 - 2 Jun, 11am-4pmEver wondered how to light a fire without matches or how to forage for food? Come along and meet Erddig’s elite rangers to hone your bushcraft skills.
Character Tea Party Sun 16 June, 11am-4pmCome along dressed as your favourite book character and enjoy a picnic in the gardens, just as the Yorke family did. Stories, Victorian games and music.
FREE entry for children in fancy dress.
Pride and PrejudiceSat 29 June, 7:30pm (gates open 6:30pm)Take a step back in time to meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters for open air theatre in Erddig’s stunning rose garden. Tickets through See Tickets 0871 2200260 or via www.seetickets.com.
Adult £13/Child £9/ Family (2 adults and 2 children) £38
Call 01978 355314 for detailsnationaltrust.org.uk/erddig
ErddigI Life Below Stairs Experience 10 & 11 May
Hands-on experience of servants’ daily tasks, house tour, photographs to keep, lecture on the real servants at Erddig. Includes lunch and afternoon tea. Tickets £60. To book, call Rhiannon Cooke on 01978 315156.
The Real Servants Sat 18 – 19 May, 11am-4pm Discover more about the lives of the people who lived and worked at Erddig with costumed activities and have-a-go demonstrations all weekend.
Adventure Weekend Sat 18 – 19 May, 11am-4pm Come and explore Wolf’s Den, the amazing natural play area. Tick off more adventures on your ‘50 things to do’ list.
Call 01978 355314 for details nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig
The coracle was a flat-bottomed boat with rounded ends with a seat across the middle. It was made of willow and would originally have been covered in hides but this became changed to canvas, which made a lighter boat, coated with up to twelve coats of pitch or tar. They differed from boats made at Llangollen being lighter - 35lb to Llangollen’s 55lbs.Bangor coracles were designed to hold just one person unlike boats on other Welsh rivers many of which were designed to for two people. They were manoeuvred using either a short paddle or a long pole. Fishermen would sling a net between two boats and then drift down-stream with the flow of water to catch the salmon. They would then land and carry their net, paddles and coracle back up stream to repeat the process. Many inhabitants of Bangor have for centuries made a living out of the river often by illegal poaching. Prior to the twentieth century, regattas and coracle races would be held each year when the fishermen would compete over a length or river for prizes. When celebrations took place in the village to mark special occasions a coracle race was often included in the day’s events. One such occasion was Queen Victoria’s Jubilee celebrations of 1897 when a coracle race was very keenly fought and was won by C Johnson with J Johnson as a runner up.Bangor’s coracle men also took part in the Chester Regattas such as one held in August 1878 in which seven men from Holt and seven from Bangor competed over a
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Contributed by Miss Viv Lavis-Jones
straight course of 440 yards. The race was won by G Dunbabin of Bangor. In recent times raft racing has taken over from coracle racing on the river. In 1976 when the Bangor carnival was revived the villagers organised a River Spectacular as part of the celebrations. One of the events was a raft race with the launch site at Turn o’ Dee and the finishing line at Bangor Bridge. For several weeks beforehand the sound of hammering and welding would be heard as competitors designed their own version of rafts - petrol drums and tyres were in shirt supply in the area for weeks prior to the race.One year Val Green was looking for a fellow ‘nutter’ and persuaded the author to crew a raft constructed by her husband, Chris. He was supposed to tow the raft with the girls onboard upstream to the starting point. However when Val and Viv, dressed as Bunny Girls, arrived at the riverbank it was just in time to see the raft disappearing in the distance. By the time the girls had run all the way to the starting point the race had already begun. To the rhythm of Val repeating ‘just wait until I get the b**** home, I’ll c**** him’, they powered their way down stream overtaking several competitors on the way but the leaders had too great a start. If only the course had been a few yards longer - ‘we was robbed’!
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Improving our patients long term dental health and well being is our mission and we achieve this by providing thorough yet gentle dental care.Our dentists stay one step ahead continuing their studies across a wide spectrum of clinical fields.We offer a comprehensive range of services including preventative dentistry hygiene therapy and cosmetic treatments. Prevention is paramount to your dental health and we are delighted to have the skills of our oral health team to support this.If you are new to our practice we would be delighted to see you. Many of our new patients have come via personal recommendations and we would encourage you to tell your friends if you are happy with our clinical skills and customer care.Our practice manager Rhian Evans has been qualified as a dental nurse for 13 years and is also qualified in oral health education. She will be on hand to meet and greet any new patients and to discuss all treatments we provide and our options of different payment plans along with any other questions you may have.We look forward to welcoming you into our care.
Grand Re-Opening15th June OPEN DAY
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George Osborne presented his fourth budget on 20th March 2013 in the midst of us still having a weak economy. At least we are not in a triple-dip recession!
Many of the announcements were aimed at businesses to stimulate economic growth. Here we look at some of the headline items and key allowances for individuals and businesses.
• The basic personal allowance (currently £9,440) is to be increased to £10,000 from 6 April 2014. This is a year earlier than planned.
• Support for home buyers - A new Help-to-Buy scheme was announced. The government will provide interest-free loans of up to 20% of the value of new-build properties as a deposit, provided buyers can find 5% themselves. This is good news for those currently house-hunting and also for current homeowners as it could result in house prices increasing.
• Fuel duty – an increase in fuel duty of 1.89 pence per litre planned from 1 September 2013 has been cancelled.
• Corporation Tax - corporation tax rates for small and large companies will be aligned at 20% from April 2015. The small companies’ rate (for companies with profits of up to £300,000) is already 20% and the main corporation tax rate will reduce from its current 23% to 21% for the year beginning 1 April 2014 and to 20% for the year beginning 1 April 2015. Whilst this is good news for companies with profits greater than £300,000, smaller companies
do not benefit from a reduction in their corporation tax rate.
• Employment Allowance - an allowance of £2,000 per year will be available for all businesses and charities to offset against the cost of employer’s class 1 national insurance contributions (NICs). This should provide a real reduction in the cost of employing workers by all types of businesses. The new employment allowance will reduce employer’s NICs paid from 6 April 2014. It’s a shame that we need to wait until 2014 for the change!
• Key Allowances for tax year 2013-14
• Personal allowance up to £9,440 from £8,105
• Higher rate tax down to £32,010 from £34,370
• VAT threshold up to £79k from £77k
• Personal capital gains tax allowance – unchanged at £10,600 (goes up to £11k in tax year 2014-15).
• Corporation tax – unchanged at 20% for companies with profits under £300,000. Main rate fell by 1% to 23% from April 2013.
• ISA threshold £11,520. Max. of £5,760 cash.
• Mileage stays at 45p per mile for business use of private car up to 10,000 miles, and 25p for additional miles.
If you require additional information regarding the budget please contact us on 01978 310600 or email [email protected].
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Over 25 delightfully individual shops & craft workshops set around charmingEdwardian buildings, surrounded by panoramic views of the Dee Valley.
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Open all year. Usual opening hours 10.30am - 5pm. Some businesses open Monday but please call us if making a special journey.
The Plassey Craft and Retail Centre, Eyton, Wrexham, LL13 0SP Tel: 01978 780277 www.plassey.com
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theDenbigh PlumFruit varieties derive from chance finds as well as intentional selection and breeding. Old varieties often came to local prominence through discovery of a notable tree by an interested individual.Even after widespread commercial sale of fruit trees began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many varieties were not widely known and became only locally popular. In recent times we have become more aware of the many threats to our native biodiversity, although often we recognise losses only with hindsight. The diversity of our ‘fruit heritage’ is also threatened. The ‘localness’ of many traditional varieties makes them particularly vulnerable to neglect, changes in fashion and taste, and simply lack of awareness.Where and what are Denbigh plums?In North Wales, and particularly in the Vale of Clwyd, many people know of the ‘Denbigh Plum’. They may have, or think they have, one growing in their garden, or know of a tree said to be a ‘Denbigh’. Since 2009 Denbigh has held an annual Denbigh Plum Festival, recognising the pride the town has in having the only plum variety thought to be native to Wales. Nevertheless, the true identity and status of the Denbigh Plum remain uncertain. Do we all mean the
same thing when we talk about them: are all ‘Denbighs’ the same? What is the extent of their distribution, and are they threatened?Identification: Since 1988 I have accumulated a small collection of supposed Denbigh plum trees from a variety of sources. These have been grown in broadly similar conditions in the same garden. There appears to be a degree of variability in the appearance of both the trees and the fruit, depending on their source; whether this reflects underlying genetic variability is not yet known. There are however a number of common features shared by these trees.If you would like to contribute records of Denbigh Plum trees – especially old or large trees, or other information that may be helpful, please submit these via Cofnod’s Online Recording System, www.cofnod.org.uk using the special recording form for Denbigh Plums, or contact me by email at: [email protected]
What is it, where is it, and should we be concerned about its future? OLIVER PRYS JONES considers the history, status and recognition of the only known plum variety native to Wales, and considers ways to conserve and study its genetic identity by involving the public.
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The Trotting Mare Garage is a small family run business with a large stock of quality used cars. All cars are sold with warranties, MOT’s and service and we believe that our after sales service is unrivalled. As a small business we will take the time to make sure that you make the right choice and if you require something specific we will make every effort to match your needs no pressure, just good honest advice.
Multi Make servicing and repairs at competitive rates.
Ford • Nissan • Volkswagen Skoda • Vauxhall • Renault
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We can find the make and model you require Four Wheel Laser Alignment
Ysgol Sant Dunawd, Bangor-on-Dee
Saturday 15th June 1pm - 4pmBBQ • Bar • Raffle • Face Painting • Penalty Shootout
Stalls and Games for all the family. There will also be demonstrates and various acts
throughout the afternoon. Admission: Free for children/ Adults £1
This year there is also a number of competitions, which are again for all the family, including the
SANT DUNAWD BAKE OFF (adults 7" cakes £2 and Children 5 cupcakes £1 baked and decorated)
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Entitled Images of Bangor- on-Dee Adult £4 and Children £2.
Prizes will be award to first place in all competitions, the photography adults prize being a fabulous 2hour private one to one lesson with
Professional photographer Ian Williams photography and the child prize is their winning photo framed, again donated by Ian Williams.
Full competitions details including closing date and entry fee as well as more info about the Fair are available via the school website PTA page.
www.santdunawd.co.uk or by emailing [email protected]
Summer Fair Ysgol Sant Dunawd
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PROFESSIONAL TILING SERVICESBathrooms, Kitchens & Floors
Complete installation of bathrooms and wet roomsUnderfloor heating • Natural Stone • Ceramics • Porcelain • Mosaic
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Environmental Day - 31st May Marchwiel, Cross Lanes. Eyton & Erbistock. Pickhill & Sontley
An environmental day will take place on Friday 31st May 2013. from 10.00am until 3.00 pm.Volunteers from all areas are required on the day, to assist in keeping our villages and country side free of litter.
Organisations who are involved on the day are.
• Wrexham County Borough Council Street Scene.
• Wrexham Council Housing Services.
• Keep Wales Tidy.
• North Wales Fire Service.
• Local PCSOs - North Wales Police.
• Marchwiel Scouts, Girl Guides, Cubs, Explores & Brownies.
• Marchwiel Youth Club.
• Wrexham Council Environmental Dept.
Equipment for the day will be supplied on loan by Wrexham County Borough Council Street Scene Department &Keep Wales Tidy.Marchwiel Community Council, and Wrexham Council Housing Services will supply skips which will be situated on Station Road Marchwiel.Wrexham Council Housing Services will also be attending on the day to give any advice to council house tenants, or any residents queries.Refreshments will also be available for all volunteers free of charge at Station Road Changing Rooms Marchwiel.
Hope to see you on the day,any amount of your time would be much appreciated.
Volunteers to contact Wrexham County Borough Councillor John Pritchard on 01978 358153. Mobile 07746857511.
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This will be a weekend offantas�c fun for all whoenjoy culinary delights, drink or two and share itwith your friends, familiesand loved ones.
Sponsored by:
15th & 16th JUNE 2013
DRINKfestivalThis years theme is “The Simpsons”
The first North Wales Beer Festival is coming to the Wrexham Centenary Club!Following on from the hugely successful Wrexham Beer Festival held at the Gresford Colliery Club, the event has expanded and moved to the Centenary Club to allow a greater capacity and easier access, with the venue being just 5 minutes walk from Wrexham General Railway station and 10 minutes from the bus station in the middle of Wrexham.There will be over 50 real ales from UK breweries, including local micros as well as perries and ciders. Food will be available all sessions with entertainment in the evening. For those that need further stimulation, there will also beer pub games, a tombola and the North Wales Beer of the Year competition.Open:Friday 10th May 7-11pmSaturday 11th May 12-4pmSaturday 11th May 7-11pmAdmission each session is £3, to include a souvenir programme. Card carrying CAMRA members get a free half pint.
For further details or to buy tickets, visit Alternatively, for information (not ticket sales), contact Shirley on 07946 043341.
Tickets are also available from the following outlets:The Royal Oak, WrexhamElihu Yale, WrexhamPant Yr Ochain, GresfordGold Cape, MoldGlasfryn, MoldSun, LlangollenBridge End, RuabonThe Evening Leader, King Street, Wrexham.
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KING PRAWN TAILS£10.95 2LB BAG (FROZEN)
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The Inn at The Lanes BEST WESTERN Cross Lanes Hotel
Bangor Road, Cross Lanes, Wrexham LL13 0TF
Tel: 01978 [email protected]
Choose from a selection of succulent roasts, a tasty vegetarian option and a delicious fish course
all served with the trimmings of course!
Then what better way to relax in our peaceful setting with a good pudding and coffee to round off your day?
Make your way to The Inn at The Lanes this Sunday where you can really taste the difference!
Welsh Carvery every Sunday FROM £9.95
MUSICAL EVENING Tallarn Green Methodist Church
Sun 16th June 6.30pm St.John's Church Choir
Whitchurch Musical "Pharoah to Freedom". Do come along and enjoy this
lively production.
FREE Swimming for the over 50s
Every Tuesday Starting
Term Time Only 11am-12pm
Maelor School Penley Funded by the
Penley Rainbow Centre Befriending Service
Please book your place call Tel 01948 830730
Penley Rainbow Centre, Whitchurch Road, Penley, Wrexham LL13 0GB
Lunch & Learn
1st Thursday of the Month
May Activity: Flower Arranging
£12 for 2 courses course meal, coffee and activities
10.30 – 2.30pm £5.50 for 2 courses and coffee 12 – 1pm
Booking essential Please register your interest by contacting Jane on
01948 830730 (Transport can be provided for an additional cost please ask for details)
Penley Rainbow Centre, Whitchurch Road, Penley, Wrexham, LL13 0GB
Penley Village HallAGMeeting
7.30pm May 14th Everyone welcome to see how your
community village hall can help you
Saturday 1st June 7pm Wine tasting • Pieroth Wines
Book your glass with Debbie 01948 830061
£8pp or £15 per coupleSaturday 15th June 9 -12noon
Car boot/table top saleContact Carol 01948 830523 £5 per car or £3 per table
HIRE PENLEY VILLAGE HALLIf you have a party or event you would
like to put on or club/society you would like to start please consider the
Communities Village Hall: it is to be used by and for the villagers.
Penley Village Hall daily hire is £20 + £10 refundable deposit
Phone Sheila to book 01978 710275
Eccleston Village Open Gardens Sunday 9th June – 1pm – 5pmRefreshments and Plant & Produce Stall
£4.00 per adult admission Raising funds for The Village School and
Church, Motor Neurone Disease Association Cheshire and Brain, Injury, Rehabilitation and
Development (B.I.R.D.) Chester.For further details call:
01244 683414 or email: [email protected]
The Inn at The Lanes BEST WESTERN Cross Lanes Hotel
Bangor Road, Cross Lanes, Wrexham LL13 0TF
Tel: 01978 [email protected]
Choose from a selection of succulent roasts, a tasty vegetarian option and a delicious fish course
all served with the trimmings of course!
Then what better way to relax in our peaceful setting with a good pudding and coffee to round off your day?
Make your way to The Inn at The Lanes this Sunday where you can really taste the difference!
Welsh Carvery every Sunday FROM £9.95
This year’s festival is sponsored by Formal Holdings Ltd who have been involved in the Town for around 20 years.Historically the company has helped sponsor the Regatta and Ellesmere Festival but this year has decided to increase its profile and stake in the town by being the main sponsor for the Food and Drink Festival.
This year’s festival will be bigger than ever as we have now have a food area outside the Town Hall with food such as Hog Roast, Polish Sausage, Hot Dogs, Pizza, Dulled BBQ Pork, BBQ Beef, Dragon Eggs, Crepes, Ice Cream and more. Inside the Town Hall and the Market Hall you can have Indian Food, Spanish Food have a Beer from Stonehouse Brewery, a glass of wine a pint of cider try Cakes, Pate, Fish, Fudge, Belgian Chocolate, Pies, Pasties, Liqueurs, Chutney, Flavoured Oils and Vinegars, Cheese, Jams, Fruit and Veg, Vodkas, Bread, Pork, Beef and everything else you can think off and it is FREE to get in,
so bring the family and have a fun filled weekend.
This year the Theme is The Simpsons so get dressed up and join in the fun on the 15th and 16th June Father’s Day Weekend, no need for willies as we are mostly under cover and in Ellesmere the weather is always perfect. Book yourself into a hotel or B&B spend the weekend touring the fantastic shops, see the Meres and enjoy the walks. Ellesmere has something for everyone.
After 20 years the silence is broken
On Friday 5th April Live music courtesy of Robin Townsend and his band played the night away with dance music and a caller to gather the troops together in dance. The Buck Hotel provided the bar and a wonderful Hot pot supper.The revelers all had a great time and put the life back into the village hall, bringing back memories of times gone by.My thanks go to Robin and his band and the Buck House Hotel and all those who helped set up the venue.We’re looking for bygone photos and stories of happy times in the village hall. Call Debbie on 01948 830061 if you have any information. All photos will be returned.
The dance raised just short of £100 for charities including a village in Tanzania and the Village Hall.
Unit 2, Fairfield, Barkers Lane, Borras LL13 9TPShowroom open Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm with evenings and weekends by appointment.
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All Things Trees is one of only three Arboricultural Association approved contractors in North Wales.• Tree felling • Crown shaping, thinning and
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ON YOUR DOORSTEP?Whilst driving from Christchurch to Dunedin on New Zealand’s South Island, in January this year, I was intrigued by the following street sign.Being interested, I turned up the street and found the following store, unfortunately being a Sunday - they were closed! Graham Millington
Afternoon Tea with MusicSunday 12 May 3.30pm
Penley Village Hall Tickets £5.00 to be reserved in advance
Sunday Lunch26 May 12.30 for 1pm Madras School, Penley
Tickets £12.00 to be reserved in advance.Contact Phyllis 01948 830258 or
Viv 01948 830483 Proceeds to Penley Church
Penley
Bingo at Penley Rainbow Centre Whitchurch Road, Wrexham, LL13 0GB
Come along on
Tuesday 18th June Tuesday 20th August
Tuesday 15th October Tuesday 10th December
Doors open 7pm Starts at 7.30pm
Tel: 01948 830730
Congratulations to Mrs Lily Dawson on her 100th birthday on the 16th of April
Mrs Dawson was born at Carden Park Lodge in 1913. She then moved to Shocklach
where she attended school. She has also lived in Cross Lanes and
Threapwood, where she married her late husband Arthur Dawson, which they both farmed at Horsemans Green and Tallarn Green before retiring to Bangor-on-Dee.
She has now lived in Bangor-on-Dee for 53 years.
For her birthday last year, she went to Welshpool Airport for a helicopter ride,
which she enjoyed very much. This year she will be having a birthday party with family
and friends.Love from her family, Joyce, Christina, Lee,
Lorraine, Declan, Ronan and Connor.
BANGOR-ON-DEE
BOWLING CLUBGraig Lane, Bangor-on-Dee
Saturday friendlies • League matches& Competitions• Over 60s welcomecontact: [email protected]
Holt Cabinets specialises in bespoke joinery, cabinetry and green oak structures. With over 20 years experience Holt Cabinets is a family-run business with a small team of experienced craftsmen.Call us to arrange an appointment. Andy 07802 624 820
01244 579287www.holtcabinets.co.ukHalkyn Terrace, Rossett LL12 0HP
Trotting Mare Garage
Knolton, Nr. Overton on Dee LL13 0LE
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