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WATERWAYS
MURDER MYSTERY EVENINGS
Mondays 6th, 13th & 20th December Event Title:
“WHO KILLED FATHER CHRISTMAS?” £25.50 per head
60’S/70’S NIGHT!
Thursday 9th December
£22.50 per person
to include a choice 3 course dinner
includes a 3 course dinner
ONE NIGHT WITH ELVIS
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AKA Paul Thorpe,
back by popular demand Wednesday 15th December £23.50 per person includes a 2 course buffet
OSCARS FESTIVE BUFFET LUNCH Our superb Buffet Lunch will be available throughout December Available from 12.00 - 2.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday until Christmas Eve
Outstanding value, £8.95 for starter & main course
Additional date due to sell out on 16th
Wednesday 22nd December
£22.50 per person includes a 3 course dinner
“Boogie Nights” Party Night
Friday 21st January Start off the New Year with a fantastic party atmosphere. Dance til you drop at midnight to the sounds from 70’s through the decades Includes a 2 course buffet served from 8.00p.m. Great value for £17.00 per person
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St Davids Park Hotel Calendar of Events Party Night Two Fantastic Dates at Fantastic Prices! Saturday 27th November Sweet Sensations Band & Disco Sunday 12th December ABBA Tribute Band & Disco 3 course meal, entertainment and crackers
£14.95 per person * Not valid in conjunction with any other offers
Call NOW to book or enquire on 01244 528529
Afternoon Tea Dance Three December afternoons of great food and charming company. Why not come along to dine, dance and chat to the lively sounds of our jazz trio.
It’s festive fun time
SO the nights are drawing in and there’s a real chill in the air but there is a real sense of excitement as the festive season draws near. With Christmas lights adding a touch of sparkle to our shopping streets, supermarkets packed with special treats and Santa in his grotto, it would be hard not to get excited by the prospect of this special time of year. There is so much to look forward to – shopping for treats for all family and friends; helping the children write their letters to Santa; days out to special events; as well as all the glittering parties and meals out. Cosy nights in by the fire spent writing Christmas cards and catching up with old friends; sorting out the decorations; finding the perfect tree and making sure you get it home in one piece; enjoying the listening to the carollers who knock at the door. These are the time-honoured festive traditions that help make Christmas such a special time of year This special supplement offers a guide to enjoying all the best local festive treats.
Lunch is served at 12.30pm Guests welcome to arrive from 12pm
£14.95 per person* Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th and Monday 20th December * Special diets can be catered for as required
Bookings being taken for Christmas Day Lunch and New Year’s Eve
Special Offer on Selected Party Nights Book before 1st December 2010 and get £100 off Parties of 10 or more The offer applies for all new bookings taken from 10th November until 1st December 2010 Full pre-payment to confirm
St David’s Park beautiful places inspiring spaces
St David’s Park Hotel, Ewloe, Nr Chester, Flintshire CH5 3YB Telephone: +44 (0) 1244 528529 Fax: +44 (0) 1244 520930 e-mail: coordination.stdavids@devere-hotels.com St. David’s Park Hotel supports The Variety Club
DENE HOTEL & CASTRA BRASSERIE
DENE HOTEL & CASTRA BRASSERIE
Christmas 2010
Christmas 2010 Our Christmas menu is only
£14.95 per person
for 4 courses and every 10th guest eats for free. We are open for lunch and dinners in our private function room or Castra Brasserie. Bookings are now being taken on 01244 321165.
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Eat, drink and relax
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at, drink and be merry is the enduring theme of Christmas – but sometimes making sure that everyone else has a great time can stop you from enjoying this special time.
Deciding to celebrate with a party for family and friends, or even inviting everyone for Christmas lunch, can seem like a great idea – but as the festive season draws nigh trying to make everything perfect can leave you feeling very stressed out. That’s why a lot of people decide to put their celebrations in the hands of the experts. And in this region we are blessed with a variety of hotels, pubs and restaurants all offering fabulous Christmas packages. Whether you are planning a party for workmates, a celebratory meal or even Christmas lunch – there is a huge selection of venues to choose from. If you decide to eat out before Christmas, choose the date, pick the restaurant and book as early as you can. You don’t want to be disappointed by finding that the
date you wanted is booked to capacity. When it comes to choosing a venue for Christmas Day decide whether you want to eat at a hotel or a restuarant, take a look at the menus beforehand and see what is on offer. Some people may not want a traditional Christmas lunch of turkey and all the trimmings so see what the alternatives are. Ask if they cater for children and if vegetarian options are available. There is a lot to consider – but for a lot of people enjoying Christmas lunch in a restaurant adds to the festive experience. Decide whether it is a busy atmosphere you are after, or a more intimate, cosy setting. Many restaurants now provide entertainment to keep youngsters absorbed while they are waiting for their meals to arrive. This gives the adults the opportunity to relax and look forward to a stress-free meal. And once the meal is over and everyone is sitting back relaxing, there is an added bonus – no washing up! You can simply go home and enjoy the rest of this special day after this perfect Christmas treat.
Christmas Fayre
We’d rather not do it ourselves IF you are planning your Christmas get-together for family and friends and are worrying over the finer details, you are certainly not alone.
Throughout the country an estimated 42 million festive get-togethers are being planned – with some brave souls planning to invite up to 30 people. While we love the thought of getting together to share the Christmas experience, party planning can be very stressful and it can take up to 24 hours to arrange an event. Research conducted on behalf of Jacob’s Creek Blanc de Blancs, revealed that we spend a combined total of nine million hours cleaning and tidying our homes, preparing food and drink and getting ourselves glammed up when hosting a get-together. Just under a third of women (31%) take a whole day to get ready, while nearly one in five (19%) take more than one day to do all their Christmas party
preparations. More than two-thirds (67%) of women say they find planning parties stressful. Getting ready and looking glamorous (48%) is top of our worry list when planning to throw a party, followed by choosing the entertainment (47%), fretting about people turning up (45%), getting our homes spick and span (28%), having enough time to prepare the food and drink (28%) and coming up with an enticing menu (28%). When asked what would make their get-togethers more special, more than half of women (57%) said having waiters on hand to serve drinks to their guests would be the ultimate treat, followed by entertainment (54%) and having a new outfit to dazzle in (48%). And to help take the stress out of hosting a party, women would most like someone to help get their house clean and sparkling for when their guests arrive (40%), followed by a helping hand from a chef (35%).
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veryone has a different idea about what makes the perfect Christmas celebration.
For some it is a chance to catch up with friends over a quiet meal in a rural restaurant. For others it is a wild party with blaring music and an all-night bar. So, if you have volunteered to be this year’s party organiser, how can you possibly get the balance right? Before you fly into a blind panic, take a deep breath and make sure that this year you make the festive season as stress-free as possible. The key to a chilled out Christmas is organisation. You can never start planning too early and this is certainly true when it comes to organising going out over the festive period. Whether you are planning a huge family reunion or an intimate gathering of close family and friends, it is best to start as soon as possible, as all the good venues tend to get booked up early. First of all, have a think about what kind of event you are plan-
ning. Know your audience and make sure that the party is appropriate to the people attending. Your idea of a great night out might be a wild night of clubbing but if you are meant to be catering for Great Aunt Maud then something a little more sedate might be a better idea. Next, do your research. Check out as many potential venues as you can and where possible, visit them in person to get a feel for the atmosphere and the service. See if they offer any deals for people who want to stay over. Discuss party arrangements with the venue of your choice and make sure that it is clear what is being provided. Is the venue providing food? If so, for how many people? Is there any entertainment on offer? How should the evening be paid for? These are all important details you need to get ironed out so you can make an informed choice. Finally, having organised the party in plenty of time, you can sit back, relax and look forward to an evening to remember!
PLAN AHEAD: Planning is the key to the ideal Christmas party.
China Christmas & Happy New Year Celebration with Slowboat Special Banquet Eve New Year’s China Christmas 2010 £20 per person (min 2 persons) ‘ALL INCLUSIVE’
Closed on Christmas Day only **** Open as usual 26th, 27th 2010 and 2nd, 3rd Jan 2011 from 12 noon til 9.00pm serving “Sunday All You Can Eat Banquet” **** 24th 2010 and 1st Jan 2011 from 5.30pm til 10.00pm serving “Fullbelly All You Can Weekend Banquet”
£50 PER PERSON (MIN 2 PERSONS) (Drink package include our House Wine, Draught and Bottled Beer, Cider, Soft Drinks and Juice.) All other premium wine or spirit drink will be charged extra Door open at 7.30pm with the Banquet served at 8.30pm LIVE DISCO BAR OPEN TILL 2.00AM *** NEW YEAR’S GALA DINNER BANQUET *** LO SANG (shredded Chicken and Squid with salad and crackers in lime and plum sauce. A dish to celebrate New Year which symbolised Prosperity and Good Fortune) *** CRISPY PRAWN PARCEL Thai jumbo prawn WITH DIP PAN fried CHILI BEAN FISH FILET *** CRISPY AROMATIC DUCK Served with pancakes, leeks, cucumber & hoi-sin sauce. *** MAIN COURSE sweet and sour chicken roll with fresh pineaple indonesian rendan g curry lamb BLACK PEPPER Bef STRIPS LU NAR Fried Rice *** FRESH FRUITS PLATTER *** all party novelties provided
STARTERS Spring Roll Curried chicken Samosa Sesame Prawn Meat on Toast Skewered SATAY Chicken Kimdo Rib *** CRISPY AROMATIC DUCK Served with pancakes, leeks, cucumber & hoi-sin sauce. *** MAIN COURSE BLACK BEAN char-siu Pork with mushrooms sweet and sour chicken indonesian rendan g curry lamb Egg Fried Rice Additional dish for 4 and 5 people BALI HONEY AND CHILI BEEF Additional dish for 6 and more people MALAYSIAN SAMBAL CHILI KING PRAWNS
Our Restaurant will be serving the two Christmas Banquets only on the 3rd/ 4th/ 10th/ 11th/ 17th and 18th of December 2010
Sunday All You Can Eat Banquet will be served as usual on every Sunday in December.
Our normal menu and Banquets are available throughout December except for the above dates.
Full Belly All You Can Eat Weekend Banquet will be served as normal from the 24th December 2010.
(Sunday Opening Hours - 12.00 Noon till 9.00pm)
Three Course Lunch Banquet at £10.00 per person Available from Monday to Saturday
Booking is required throughout December 2010. Full payment is required in advance for all booking. Full payment as required in advance for all new years eve booking.
For booking please call: 01244-317873
57, Frodsham Street, Chester CH1 3JJ www.theslowboat.com
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Don’t leave anything Enjoy a luxurious to chance at partytime spa experience Advertiser’s announcement
LIFE’S little luxuries don’t come around too often but we all like to be spoilt and pampered once in a while. Spa days were once the preserve of the rich and often meant travelling half way across the country for a luxurious treatment. But you can get all this – and more – so
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he most seemingly effortless celebration is usually the one that has been planned with military precision.
So if you have an event to prepare for don’t leave anything to chance – you have to think of every detail to ensure the celebration runs smoothly. Buy yourself a clipboard, make a list and don’t be afraid to ask for help. People are usually thrilled to be asked to get involved. Do give yourself enough time to plan the party properly – booking a venue as early as possible is the best idea. Do stick to your budget and remember that unless you are generously paying for the whole event yourself, you have to take into account other people’s budgets too.
much closer to home. Rowton Hall Spa, just outside Chester, is an experience definitely recommended. Apart from luxurious treatment rooms there is a fully-equipped gym, swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room. So, if you are looking for something a little bit special, a spa day at Rowton Hall makes a perfect gift.
Do ask around before booking anything to gauge what people really want to do. You might really fancy a curry for a change but everyone else might be expecting something more traditional. You might want to plan around a theme or ask people to turn up in fancy dress. Do take a camera to preserve the evening for posterity and to make sure you get to take maximum credit for the event’s success. Don’t leave it too late to let everyone know the arrangements for the event and to help things run even more smoothly, it might be worth helping people out with travel to and from the event. Ordering a mini-bus or taxis to and from the event will prevent people from being tempted to drink and drive. You want everyone to remember the evening for all the right reasons.
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Hair to take you from desk to dance floor T
he party season is upon us and revamping your tresses is the easiest way to transform a look, when you have a five minute makeover window on your hands.
GO GLAM: Up do style by Hair Tools (www.hairtools.co.uk).
This season, glamorous up-dos are where it’s at. From chic buns and dishevelled top knots to slicked-back twists, there’s a style to suit everyone. “Up hair adds an element of glamour,” says celebrity hairdresser Mark Hill. And the good news for hair styling phobics is it doesn’t need to look ‘done’ to dazzle. “There’s no over-structure to the looks this year so it really doesn’t matter if it appears messy,” explains Hill. “The more undone, the better it looks, as long as it isn’t actually falling down!” Whether you work an up or down look, there’s a styling saviour to take you from hair hell to party perfect. You don’t need the dexterity of Edward Scissorhands to perfect an up-do. Feign hairdressing prowess by putting your hair up and add a glamorous twist to your party ensemble. Heads will turn, especially if you usually wear your hair loose. “It’s all about dishevelled chignons for the party season,” Hill says. “The emphasis is shabby chic with lots
By Lisa Haynes
of hair dropping out, especially around the hairline.” “You basically take a high ponytail on the crown of the head, twist the hair round, and let it splay open, securing with grips.” “We often rub a balloon over the top of the head afterwards to get that mussedup look.” If you don’t want to waste precious party time dawdling with grips and clips, add Christmas cheer to dull, greasy locks with instant quick fixes. Make your head the centre of attention without the shampoo ad hair, via statement accessories. “Hair bands are a great party accessory and work if your hair is short or long,” advises hair colour expert, Lisa Shepherd. “Create an evening look by back-combing your crown area and sitting the band just in front.” The back-comb technique is key to reviving lifeless hair. Try refreshing a bland ponytail by back-combing your fringe, or front section if you’re fringeless, and pinning it back into a cool quiff. If the wash-and-go technique has well and truly escaped you due to a hectic
party schedule, work with the grease rather than against it. Shepherd says: “Disguise grease with a glossy shiny gel and slick your hair back, tucking it behind your ears – this is perfect for those with a bob.” If you regularly have to jazz up dull 9-5 office hair in record time, then Nick Malenko from Royston Blythe at The Dorchester recommends dedicating a desk drawer to ready-to-roll hair tools. Here are his hairstyle saviour musthaves: “The absolute essential product for any occasion is dry shampoo,” Malenko says. “It not only refreshes and hides grease but also gives great root lift, body and oomph. “Curling tongs or straighteners are helpful tools for a quickie do. Cordless are not necessarily as effective as plug-in electrical products, but ideal for a quick refresh or to add a flick or curl at the end of a ponytail,” he advises.
STYLISH: The TREsemme Salon Professional Volume Styler, £24.99.
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Experience the area’s best kept secret
Advertiser’s announcement
Established since 1983
CA PRICORN ANIMAL RESCUE P A D E S W O O D ,
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reatme.net is a leading local experience retailer.
The area’s best-kept secret, Treatme.net is a fantastic locally-born business. Together with Driveme.net, Treatme.net, has Christmas all wrapped up, right on your doorstep. For awe-inspiring experiences and perfect Christmas presents, check out the amazing array of festive offers. There’s something for everyone, to suit all tastes and budgets. Our Stafford Activity Centre boasts one of the UK’s finest driving experience tracks. From fast and furious Ferraris to powerful Porsches, get pulses racing on a sensational supercar driving day.
Show those who dare just how much you care, with an adrenaline-fuelled harness sphereing experience. Let them walk through the air this Christmas, with thrilling indoor skydiving. For pampering heaven, a soothing spa day can offer a blissful break after the Christmas rush. Stuck for Christmas ideas? Treatme.net has done the hard work for you. From Orient Express adventures to unique personalised gifts, gorgeous getaways and children’s pop star parties, the stress has been taken out of Christmas shopping. Treatme.net is your one-stop shop to delight all generations – make them feel as if all their Christmases have come at once! From grand gestures to stocking fillers, no Christmas is complete with a treatme.net treat.
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Late Night Shopping
on Thursdays until 23rd December inc Forum Christmas Openings Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day only. See website for extra late night shopping & Xmas Bank Holiday hours.
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Good homes URGENTLY NEEDED for cats, dogs, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets We are hoping to raise £50,000 this year, can you help by organising a fund raising event for us? We are also looking for volunteers to help out in our shops. If you can help us in anyway please get in touch.
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Winning gifts for those tricky teens
SNUGGLE UP: Treat teenagers to some stylish winter boots. Picture courtesy of Matalan
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hristmas is fast approaching and if you have a teenage child (or niece or grandson) you’re probably already racking your brains about what to get.
ON BOARD: There is a great range of stocking fillers for teenagers this Christmas. Picture courtesy of Tesco
A tricky task for any festive shopper, picking a ‘trendy’ or ‘cool’ gift is never easy. And it only takes one false turn in the shopping aisle to get it wrong. So if you don’t want to be forever remembered for that lavender gift set or dodgy-patterned hat, think before you buy! Thankfully there is a great selection of gifts in the shops this Christmas and for teen girls you’ll be spoilt for choice. Most girls love a new pair of fluffy slippers and pyjamas as well as jewellery and DVDs. Or perhaps your daughter’s a budding beauty queen? If so, she’ll no doubt love a make-up set or funky new hair dryer. A fancy box of chocolates (guaranteed to make them feel more grown-up) is always a winner and
for older teens a trendy new handbag, mobile phone, perfume gift set, mp3 cover or even a vintagestyle cupcake making kit will win you instant kudos. Likewise, there is a great selection of gifts for teenage boys too. The usual deodorant sets, hats, scarves, socks and latest CDs make great stocking fillers. And for gadget lovers you can’t beat a remote controlled car or racing ‘granny’ set for Christmas Day entertainment. Alternatively, if you can afford to push the boat out, why not treat them to a state-of-the-art mp3 player, stylish speaker system or games console? For sportsmad lads you could even get their favourite football team’s shirt or some mini-goal posts to practice their penalties in the back garden? Whatever you choose, you’re sure to raise a few smiles and make sure that the magic of Christmas will never go – no matter how old they are.
Drop some hints and you could be burning rubber at Oulton Park in the sensational BMW M3 Coupé!With significantly more time behind the wheel than other UK circuits and M3 experience gift vouchers starting from just £99, make it known what you really want this Christmas and you may just get it. Give us a call to find out more or check out our website.
0843 453 1000 www.oultonpark.co.uk
RaceMaster – From £149
RallyMaster – From £99
Take a sideways look at nature as you throw one and a half tons of rally car around the twists and turns of a purpose built rally stage
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DELICIOUS: Sweet treats are great for girls' nights in. Picture courtesy of BHS
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DRIVING GIFTS AT OULTON PARK
Get ready for an unforgettable driving experience as you take to the track in a BMW M3 Coupé and a powerful single seater racing car
SMILE: A new nifty digital camera is sure to please almost every teen. Picture
Oulton Park
MudMaster – From £99
Test your concentration to the limit on the steep slopes and water passes of the MudMaster 4x4 experience
YoungDrive!– £79
The younger members of your family can also get behind the wheel of a BMW 1 Series with YoungDrive!, for anyone aged 11+
Take your own vehicle on track!
Experience the thrill of tackling a circuit with your own car or bike with a Club MSV trackday – gift vouchers available at www.clubmsv.com
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Inspirations Wholesale
Make it an inspired choice Advertiser’s announcement
Florist Supplies . Interiors . Gifts . Candles
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stablished in 1990, Inspirations Wholesale has grown to become one of the largest wholesalers of florist supplies and interior designers in the UK. There are more than 50,000 products in stock including a large range of Smithers Oasis floral products. New items are arriving from all over the world every day. A wholesaler of distinctive products, it stocks a diverse range of goods from homewares and furniture to decorators’ accessories and affordable giftware. In the Christmas department, everything sparkles – from trees, lights and large shop display items down to tree trims and packaging. The 27,000sq ft unit in Old Hall Road, Bromborough is easily located, just off the A41. ● For further details, call 0151 334 0818.
Independent Day School For Girls (4-18) Cheshire’s Leading Girls’ School – The Right Choice For Your Daughter
Lower School Open Morning Saturday 6 November 2010 9.30am to 12.30pm
Christmas Cracker An Event For Nursery Aged Girls (3+)
Games, Drama, Fun, Music
Please contact: Mrs Jane Taylor, Admissions Officer Telephone 01244 312078 Email: jtaylor@queens.cheshire.sch.uk www.queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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Save as you splurge P
resents, food, decoration, entertaining – it all adds up. And while most of us love the festivities of Christmas, the extra cost can cause headaches.
Money expert Andrew Hagger of moneynet.co.uk advises setting a budget and sticking to it – that way you’ll have everything you need without the stress of overloaded credit cards once January rolls in. “It might sound like a horrible task, but making a budget plan is actually quite easy,” says Hagger. “Just decide what you’re going to buy, make a list and stick to it. “Don’t be tempted by those goodies on offer, that sale rack you’re walking past or the tasty little treats at the check-out. And don’t try to keep up with the neighbours, either. You’ll only end up spending too much.” Ask yourself how big the turkey really needs to be. You just need enough to feed the family and friends around your Christmas table, with a little left over for sandwiches on Boxing Day. “Don’t go mad with luxury range Christmas items such as puds,” advises Hagger. “People won’t be that bothered, if they don’t see the wrapper.” It’s worth keeping an eye out for special offers and stocking up as and when you see the deals. Go shopping with a friend for things like big tins of chocolates. They’re often on ‘buy one get one free’ offers so you
It’s the most expensive time of year, which can really dampen those festive spirits. Follow these expert tips to enjoy a credit crunch-friendly Christmas
By Hannah Stephenson can split the cost and share the savings. It’s a good idea to buy wine in bulk as well. Lots of supermarkets offer extra discount if you buy six bottles. You can also print off discount food vouchers. Just log on to the website www.myvouchercodes.co.uk to save extra money – and don’t be afraid to ask anyone joining you for lunch to be in charge of one part of the meal. They’ll enjoy feeling like they’ve helped. For older children, splash out on a board game. It’ll keep the whole family entertained on Christmas Day. And if that Christmas card list is making you feel guilty, send e-cards instead. It’s more eco-friendly and you’ll save money on cards and stamps. Or, alternatively, you could get the children involved in making some. It’s also worth taking advantage of the three-for-two deals on offer in many shops. The larger stores have an enormous range suitable for the whole family – you’ll be amazed how the savings can add up.
“Speak to friends and relatives and agree a limit as to how much you’re going to spend on each other and each other’s children,” says Hagger. “If you have a big family, maybe only buy for the children – adults aren’t going to mind when money’s tight. “You can save even more by making your own presents – and friends and family will love the personal touch.” Try knitting a scarf, cook or bake something delicious and tie it up with a beautiful bow, or ask one of the children to paint a masterpiece and have it framed. Be economic with energy. You may have splashed out on festive outdoor lights – but you don’t need to leave them on all night. Just a couple of hours in the evening will do, to get everyone in the mood. Inside, replace regular lights with energy saving ones. LED lights use less energy than conventional Christmas ones. Try not to let your heating bill blow the budget: “Turn your thermostat down by one degree,” Hagger suggests. “It may not sound like much but could cut your heating bills by up to 10%.”
BUDGET CARDS: Save money on cards and get the children involved in making some.
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Time to get into the festive spirit G
et into the festive spirit at Norton Priory Museum & Gardens this winter.
One of the big attractions will be on Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12 when there will be carol singing at 4pm. This will take place in the atmospheric Medieval Undercroft, which will be decorated for Christmas. With music, singing, mince pies and hot drinks, it is sure to be a treat. Tickets cost £3 and include free entry to the museum and woodlands from 12pm. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. On Sunday, December 5 at 2.30pm discover the Walled Garden in Winter with a
FROSTY: Norton Priory's Walled Garden in winter.
Sundawn gets festive THE Sundawn Christmas shop is now open, with a large selection of decorations, gifts, lighting and festive trees. A large range of Christmas pot plants are grown in the nursery including pointsetta, cyclamen, planted bowls and baskets and holly wreaths and festive arrangements are made
on the premises. Sundawn stocks top quality Tigi Wear ladies’ clothing at great prices and Stormafit outdoor clothing which includes wax jackets and raincoats – ideal for walking the dog. And when you’ve done your shopping, the Teapot Café caters for all your needs with home-cooked food from breakfasts to roast lunches.
A Real Food Christmas at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Indulge in the richness of homegrown, handmade & hearty food and drink Hand-picked hampers and an abundance of fresh produce, turkeys, hams and trimmings Real Christmas trees Real Food Christmas Market December 3-23 Hawarden Estate Farm Shop www.hawardenestate.co.uk 01244 533442 Winner of the True Taste Awards 2008/9 & 2009/10
special tour of the historic Georgian Walled Garden, led by the head gardener. The Walled Garden is closed to the general public from November to March, so this is your chance to go along and see what goes on in the garden during the winter months and find out more about the varieties of plants and fruit trees that are grown. Norton Priory’s woodlands and ruins are perfect for a winter walk on a frosty day, so wrap up warm and enjoy the tranquillity. ■ For further details on activities, opening hours and admission prices, visit the website: www.nortonpriory.org or call 01928 569895.
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We have something for everyone!
SANTA WILL BE AT SUNDAWN Every weekend Saturday the 4th December till Christmas Artificial trees, including pre-lit, in all sizes and colours. Superb prices. Teapot Cafe - Fully Licensed
For super breakfasts, full lunches including our specials board, served from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Afternoon teas, home-made scones, cakes, mince pies, Fair Trade teas and a large range of coffees available. OUR CHRISTMAS FAYRE MENU IS AVAILABLE FROM THE 27TH NOVEMBER UP UNTIL CHRISTMAS. 2 courses £9.95 3 courses £12.95 Please phone or call for a menu. Telephone 01352 720246 Open 9am - 5pm 7 days a week. Lunches served from 11.30 am
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Exciting times ahead for award-winning beauty salon SENIOR therapists Nicola Edwards, Stephanie PooleJones and Rhona Davies are joining forces with Aries’ owners, Josephine and Frank in running the business.
The therapists have been with Aries collectively for more than 21 years, during which time they have accumulated a wealth of experience in their professional treatments,
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exceptional client care and business acumen. Frank will continue to provide the top class cuisine enjoyed on Aries Days of Indulgence and Days of Pampering, when
Beauty treatments you can afford FUNKY Fingertips is a professionally run beauty and nail salon which has a friendly and caring attitude towards clients.
An extensive range of beauty and nail treatments is on offer, using modern facilities at affordable prices. A comprehensive list of treatments and descriptions can be found online at the website: www.funkyfingertips.co.uk. As well as providing a full range of treatments for women and men – from radiance facials and luxury manicures, to eyelash tints, relaxing massages, false lashes, MINX toes and nail extensions – Funky Fingertips offers short, intensive beauty and nail training to suit everyone, whether it be a hobby or a new career. And if you don’t want to go alone, take a friend to enjoy the treatment with you. You can also host a pamper party at a venue of your choice. Also on offer is a range of wedding packages, including trial and on-the-day make-up, manicure and facial. There is a pregnancy package which includes a relaxing foot and leg massage and pedicure. ● For more details or to book an appointment, call 01244 351728 or text any time 07967 997708.
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clients receive the utmost in personal care and attention. Whether you’re on your own or with a loved one, family or friends, you will leave feeling very special.
Gift tokens are always popular and are valid for six months. They can be used towards a specific treatment, a half day programme or a Day of
Pampering or Indulgence. ■ If you’re stuck for ideas, call Aries on 01745 561310 for advice on a wide range of Christmas gifts: from stocking fillers to luxurious gift boxes.
Luxurious leisure facilities T
he Mill hotel is situated just a five minute walk away from Chester city centre, alongside the Shropshire Union Canal.
In addition to excellent accommodation and fine dining, it offers one of the most comprehensive health and beauty spas in Chester. The luxury leisure suite includes a 60ft swimming pool, state of the art Technogym gymnasium and Kinesis studio, plus spa, sauna, and steam room. A motivated team is on hand to guide you through your workout, or give nutritional advice. Memberships start from £25 but a special Christmas offer is available. In addition to a wide range of classes, zumba classes are being held at the Mill – an ideal way to tone up while enjoying yourself during the run up to Christmas. Classes are £3.50. The award-winning beauty spa and hairdressing salon offer treatments using world class products
including Pevonia, St Tropez and Sebastian, and provides an oasis of calm . ● For booking or further details, call 01244 350035 or visit www.millhotel.com.
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HAIR & BEAUTY SPA Relax & unwind after a busy day or revitalise in preparation for a big night out. The wide range of treatments on offer include Pevonia Body care, Facials and Holistic Treatments plus St Tropez tanning, OPI Nail Care and Minx Nail Art.
We are pleased to announce the relaunch of the newly refurbished Hair Salon. The new salon offers a wide range of treatments from a quick Wash and Finish to expert 3 Months Full Membership Colouring or the essential Hair Up for with no joining fee to pay and that special occasion. Our team of stylists a Free nights accommodation Louise, Lauren & Diane are pleased to welcome you for a free consultation.
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Avoid costly mistakes MAC Tompsett of Colour Me Beautiful, offers positive advice to ensure we get value for money and that what we buy is actually worn. In a recession we tend to buy more neutrals, which this season are camel, grey, navy and black. They can be dressed up with colour. Camel can look sophisticated and luxurious, if your colouring is light or warm. Ladies with bluish-pink skin tones, silver or ash
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Vanish those veins VANISH Veins, in conjunction with Nationwide Surgical, provides treatment for all vein problems. Established by consultant vascular surgeon Professor Paul Edwards, it was the first to introduce these innovative methods for vein treatment to Chester. To celebrate, packages of treatment are on offer at competitive rates, with a free consultation. Varicose veins can be treated using techniques avoiding general (full) anaesthesia, with patients walking out of the clinic after treatment. These include laser treatment (EVLT) and foam sclerotherapy. Latest techniques include radiofrequency options (VNUS). Having introduced these techniques regionally, Prof Edwards has gained significant experience of them over the past few years and works in conjunction with nationwide surgical centres and an international laser company, offering treatments with state of the art equipment. ● Brochures with comprehensive details of treatment and prices are available.
BELLES of Chester offers a wide range of beautiful dresses to buy or hire at prices which are hard to beat. Belles specialises in amazing designer prom dresses, ball gowns and evening wear. Dresses in stock are also perfect for awards dinners, book launches or corporate events – or you can buy online. Some of the elegant gowns
would also make stunning wedding dresses for a more informal look. Extended hire is available at no extra cost for cruises. Belles works on an appointment-only basis, seven days a week – including evenings. Call 01244 348889 to book. ● Visit www.bellesofchester.co. uk to buy online. Parking at the rear of the shop is free.
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Great festive fun in a unique location
Blakemere extravaganza B
lakemere kicks off the festive season with a Christmas extravaganza weekend on Saturday and Sunday, November 20/21.
Santa Cruises 2010
Join Santa for a boat trip and a trip to his enchanting grotto to experience the Victorian Teddy Bears Christmas, where the youngsters can hear a story and get a gift from Santa himself. Santa Cruises cost £7 for children and £3 for adults - booking is recommended
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Time to visit
South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4FW 2 mins from M53, Jnct 9. Chester 15 mins & Liverpool 25 mins
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Special offers, promotions and discounts will only be available over this weekend, when you can take advantage of the late night opening on Saturday, until 8pm. There will also be an Italian market throughout the weekend, where you can pick up some extra special Christmas gifts – and this will be open from 10am to 8pm on Saturday and 10am until 5pm on Sunday. On the Saturday, Santa will open his Grotto. In the Christmas Garden Square, there will be a giant snowman showering festive snowflakes, a huge Christmas tree ad-
orned with lights, children’s festive craft activities, hot chestnuts, mulled wine, small fair rides and Santa Express offering rides around the centre. Activities such as the fair rides, craft activities, Santa Express are £1-£3 per person, per activity – and open every weekend up to Christmas. Just pay for what you want to do. Visit Santa in his Christmas Cottage Grotto every weekend between November
20 and December 19, and December 20 and 24. Head elf Jolly Twinkle Toes will welcome visitors and take them to meet Santa, who will give each child a small gift before they leave. The cost of £5.50 per child includes a free tea or coffee for parents/guardians. ● Breakfast with Santa bookings are now being taken for Sunday December 12 and 19. Phone 01606 883261 for more details.
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Kick start your Christmas shopping with our special offers and discounts only available over this weekend. Italian Market over both days (open until 8pm on Sat). Santa arrives on Saturday to open our Christmas Square and his Cottage Grotto.
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Christmas Square
Festive Square with hundreds of fairy lights, small children’s fair rides, craft activities, giant snowman showering snowflakes below, Santa’s Grotto, hot chestnuts, mulled wine and more, plus ride on our Santa’s Express. Open weekends: 20th Nov until Christmas. 11am – 4.30pm (& daily 20th–24th Dec).
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Head elf ‘Jolly Twinkle Toes’ will ensure you enjoy your family meeting with Santa. Each child receives a small gift. £5.50 per child. Grotto open weekends: 20th Nov-19th Dec (11am–4.30pm), daily 20th–24th Dec.
Christmas Market
Sat 11th and Sun 12th December
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Breakfast with Santa
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A wonderfully festive event, enjoy a full English breakfast while Santa talks with guests, before storytelling around the tree, each child receives a small gift. £9.50 per person.
Boxing Day at Blakemere
Open 11am - 4pm, enjoy special bird of prey flying displays followed by mulled wine, mince pies and a treat for the kids. Pick up a sale bargain, or visit our Christmas Square; still open with Santa’s Post Box to send ‘thank you’ letters direct to the North Pole! Coffee Shop and Bar & Restaurant both open, phone for details.
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE
High flying gift is ideal for Christmas C
heshire Falconry is a well established business based in the heart of Cheshire, offering unique ‘Experiences with Birds of Prey’ that make ideal Christmas Gifts.
RAPTOR ENCOUNTER: The perfect taster session.
New for Christmas 2010 is the 90minute Raptor Encounter – the perfect taster session in which participants can handle and fly two species of birds of prey. Available in gift voucher form, the Raptor Encounter fits neatly into all of the other Bird of Prey handling and flying experiences that are on offer. The trained birds include eagles, owls, hawks and falcons, and voucher holders will be flying a representative sample throughout their experience sessions.
Cholmondeley, Malpas, SY14 8AH - Tel: 01829 720383
For adults, the half-day handling sessions with a variety of raptors known as the Meet the Birds experience are a perennial favourite. Those wanting to spend more time handling and flying the birds can select a full-day falconry Experience or an Eagle Adventure. The latter is the culmination of more than 10 years offering these handling sessions and includes the opportunity to fly some of the largest birds of prey in the world. Cheshire Falconry has an Experience session for everyone and the impressive list of testimonials endorses the quality of the service provided. And it’s ideal for those seeking a Christmas present with a difference.
Bringing ice-cream out of the cold IT MIGHT feel like winter has come early this year but Cheshire Farm Ice Cream welcomes the darker nights and frosty mornings with the unveiling of its winter flavours list. This seasonal collection of real dairy ice-creams and sorbets proves that even in the chilliest months, ice-cream doesn’t go into hibernation. Seasonal ingredients bring a truly festive touch to flavours such as spiced fig and clotted cream – all made fresh on the farm. Black forest, a sublime combination of chocolate ice-cream blended with
the finest Amarena cherries, gives a new twist on the much loved 70s German confection. Christmas pudding adds to this sensational portfolio with a delicious mix of cinnamon, spices and dried fruit, steeped in brandy to give that unmistakable taste of Christmas. The festive tipple theme doesn’t stop there. Cheshire Farm Ice Cream has developed some mouth-watering sorbets that capture your favourite drink in the ultimate ice treat. The Mulled Wine sorbet uses red wine infused with winter spices, giving that unmistakable festive taste.
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All in the preparation WOMEN spend more than 500 hours preparing for Christmas, according to research by the Clothes Show Live. The survey also reveals that the average Christmas stocking contains 32% of clothes; 23% beauty products; 18% chocolate; 17% gadgets; and 10% other Christmas goodies.
In a comprehensive national survey of more than 3,000 women, Clothes Show Live, which this year takes place at the Birmingham NEC, on December 3-8. reveals that the most sought-after gifts on a woman’s Christmas list this year are clothes while men are hoping for the latest games console.
A one-stop-shop for Christmas CHRISTMAS wouldn’t be Christmas without Chester’s Forum Shopping Centre, the city’s premier value-formoney shopping destination which has a mission to give shoppers much more for their hard-earned cash. In fact, the Northgate Street retail development has accumulated so much support from the region’s costconscious shopping public that every unit inside the complex is open for business. “We are fortunate enough to have an army of loyal customers who know their money will always go that bit further at the Forum,” said centre manager Lawrence Allen. “That is why we have such a mix of retail outlets – from a major department store to a busy supermarket and from a popular bakery to an independent florist. “And it’s at this time of the year that the Forum really comes into its own –
Advertiser’s announcement as a one-stop shop for Christmas gifts, at affordable prices.” New arrivals at the centre include Guardian Jewellery, BIG music and DVD specialists and fashion store First Avenue. They sit alongside long established Forum names including T.J. Hughes, McDonald’s and Greggs Bakery. “Whether you want fashion to health products, a coffee or a snack or whether you need to top-up on pharmaceuticals at Boots, the Forum has it all,” added Mr Allen. A reputation for friendly and helpful shop staff, seven day opening and its convenient proximity to the city bus station and car parks, always ensures the Forum is packed with both retailers and customers.
Also taking bookings for BOXING DAY CARVERY 3 courses £26.50 per adult NEW YEAR’S EVE Buffet & Disco £47 per adult
Wrexham Road, Pulford, Chester CH4 9DG Tel: 01244 570560 Fax: 01244 570809 www.grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk events@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk Owned and operated by Nelson Hotels
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