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North Wales’ First Individually Decorated Carpet and Rug Showroom
Linney Cooper is proud to offer you the chance to view Beautiful themed rooms set over 3 floors. Displaying Carpets, Rugs, Furniture and accessories. Our helpful staff will assist you with making your house the home of your dreams
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Bengal Dynasty TANDOORI RESTAURANT WINTER SPECIAL
Sunday Buffet Adults £8.95 Children £4.95
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The Queens Head Glanwydden Conwy LL31 9JP
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he Queens Head is a most remarkable country pub in terms of good food, wine, beer, welcome and character. The bar, with its relaxed atmosphere and roaring log fire, is a lovely pre-dinner drink venue, The original styling of The Queens Head provides the perfect ambience for lunch or dinner.
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Cupcakes by Sally www.cupcakesbysally.com
Order your Christmas Cupcakes Soon! Here you will find delicious Cupcakes for any occasion, whether it’s a Christening,Birthday, Anniversary give me a ring or complete the online Enquiry Form and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Corporate Cupcakes also available, call for details. I only believe in using quality ingredients such as Free Range Eggs,Green & Blacks Chocolate and Madagvascan Vanilla,every Cupcake is handmade by me and designed by me so each one is unique and absolutely scrumptious!
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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Engine Diagnostics Manual Transmission Repair Custom Exhaust Fabrication
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Unit 6-7, Coed Park, Abergele Road, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, LL18 5UE
Colwyn Bay We have 3 Abbeyfield Houses in the Colwyn Bay / Rhos on Sea Area Our houses are designed specially for Independent Living within a sheltered environment, comprising en-suite apartments and rooms to suit all expectations offering:
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We now have a fully furnished en-suite room with telephone and television dedicated to short stay use for: Convalescence, Holidays, Company while relatives are away, or just a short break in a dark winter etc. at £38 per day all inclusive Enquiries to Judy our General Manager Abbeyfield Colwyn Bay Society Ltd.
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PENRHYN OLD HALL TUDOR BAR & RESTAURANT Penrhyn Old Hall Penrhyn Old Road Penrhyn Bay Llandudno LL30 3EE 01492 549 888
Superb food, a choice of quality Real ales, Lagers and a selection of wines Our cosy restaurant serves delicious home style cooking, a traditional Sunday roast and a wide range of desserts
At David Williams (Llandudno) Ltd, we work hard to ensure we meet customers' demands by providing precision engineering solutions. Our skilled employees will provide you with a complete steel fabrication produced to meet your requirements. We excel at designing and manufacturing metal fabrications and sheet metal components to the highest engineering standard. We can produce and supply items in mild steel, zintex, galvanised steel, aluminium and stainless steel.
Verandahs Staircases Handrails Gates & Automated Railings Balconies Bespoke Ornamental Steel Work All types of Steel/Fastenings in stock
01492 876869 4 Builder Street, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 1DR email: williamswelders@hotmail.co.uk www.davidwilliamsllandudno.co.uk
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Suppliers of Monumental Work Private Chapel of Rest Avalon Prepayment Funerals Mercedes Fleet 24 Hour Personal Service
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Wide Selection of Fabulous Shoes, Handbags & Costume Jewellery 57A Mostyn Avenue, Llandudno LL30 1DZ Please mention ABERGELE Nov Dec mag.indd 15
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Established 1962 Owen’s is a local family run Audio-Visual and Home Appliance retailer established in 1962 by Terry Owen. Nearly 50 years of experience means you'll have peace of mind of choosing a company that knows exactly what you need. Our aim is to help you choose the products that are right for you. We are PANASONIC Main Dealers and are members of Europe’s largest Independent Buying Group – EURONICS, so we can offer a huge range of products at competitive prices with additional benefits, all with a friendly personal service that hopefully you will find is second to none!
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42” Viera Plasma TVs (TX-P42S30B)
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We stock a carefully selected range of products: choose from LCD, LED & Plasma TVs, TV Recorders, Audio Visual Equipment & Accessories, Domestic Home Appliances including Cookers, Laundry, Cooling & Dishwashers and Vacuum Cleaners (with a selection of small appliances Kettles, Irons, Toasters, Portable Heating and Personal Care at our Llanrwst branch.) We carry quality brands such as Panasonic, Hoover, Blomberg, Bosch, Hotpoint, Gorenje, Lec, Belling, Toshiba, Sebo, Dyson, Zanussi… However, if we don’t have the item you require in stock, we are happy to order it especially for you.
Why not try us? – we aim to take the stress out of buying your home electricals. All you have to do is make your choice and we will soon have it set up in your home, ready to use!
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IAN HUGHES
Domestic Plumber & Bathroom Fitter
ROOFING CONTRACTOR SLATING & TILING
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Local Qualified Tradesman Bathroom Installation Specialist Tiling No Job too Small Absolutely NO Call Out Fee Reliable & Friendly Free Quotes
Fully Qualified Over 35 Years Experience Minor Repairs to Complete Re-Roofs
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Established 1988
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THE Indoor Party and Play Venue for ‘Little Monkeys’
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Coming for winter 2011 ... New and exciting Playframe additions! FREE buffet for group bookings of over 12 children New ‘Winter Warmer’ menu
And still with unlimited play time!
Cliff Road, Old Colwyn, LL29 9RW (Turn Opposite Ship Pub)
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Rhos-on-Sea Golf Shop
rhos-on-sea golf shop is open for any golfing purchases that you may require, whether for yourself or as a gift. We stock makes such as Motocaddy / Nike / Titleist / Footjoy Powakaddy / Glenbrae / Stromberg / Hi Tech / Ping / Srixon
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Recipe of the month Nothing beats a warming pie during the cold winter months and making quick puff pastry cases instead of topping a pie dish is a great time saver. Both the casserole and pastry cases can be frozen for up to 1 month. Allow the casserole to defrost then simmer in a pan for 2025 mins until thoroughly reheated. The pastry cases can be heated from frozen in a moderate oven for 10-15 mins.
Serves 4 - Ready in 2½ hrs
Quick and Easy Steak andMushroom Pies 3 tbsp oil 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 750g (1lb 10oz) lean braising steak 1 tbsp seasoned flour 600ml (1pt) hot beef stock 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 bay leaf 150g (5oz) button mushrooms, wiped and halved 225g (8oz) puff pastry Beaten egg to glaze 24
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1. Preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, Gas 3. Heat half the oil in a frying pan and fry the braising steak, in batches, over a high heat until browned. Transfer to a casserole dish. 2. Add the onion to the pan and fry for 5-6 mins then stir in the flour and cook for a further minute. Pour in the stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to the boil then pour over the beef. Add the bay leaf and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and cook in the oven for 1 1/2 hrs. 3. Heat the rest of the oil in a clean frying pan and fry the mushrooms for 1-2 mins until browned. Add to the casserole and cook for a further 20-30 mins until the meat is tender. 4. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut out 4 x 13cm (5in) rounds. Place on a baking sheet; glaze with beaten egg and use the tip of a knife to lightly score a crisscross pattern. 5. When the casserole is cooked remove from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 220C, 425F, Gas 7. Bake the pastry rounds for 10-15 mins until risen and golden. Split open each pastry round; spoon some of the casserole over the base and top with a pastry lid. MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 234066 14/10/2011 15:54
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Car & Caravan Sales - Service - Repair Car, Caravan & Motorhome Specialist Body Repairs New & Second Hand parts available to order
Damp Repairs Insurance & private work undertaken
Caravans Bought for Cash.
Herkomer Road, West Shore,Llandudno LL30 2YZ
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Specialist Suppliers of uPVC Building Products to theTrade and DIY Loft Hatches & Dry Verge
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North Wales Joinery Incorporating NWJ Glass and North Wales Stairs
Telephone: 01492 870418/876482 Fax: 01492 878751 ■ Suppliers of purpose made Joinery ■ Cut glass and double glazed units ■ To the trade and public sectors ■ Supplying UPVC windows and doors ■ Compare our prices! ■ Fitting Service available Builder Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1DR E-mail: nwjoineryglass@btconnect.com www.northwalesjoinery.co.uk
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Nissan Leaf Road Test Model: Nissan Leaf Price: £25,990 (including
It’s the first five-seater mass-produced electric car, but James Baggott finds out the Leaf isn’t for everybody
£5,000 government grant)
Engine: electric motor Power: 107bhp, 280Nm Max speed: 90mph 0-60mph: 11.9s MPG: 109mile range Emissions: 0g/km Residual values (three years): 37 per cent
What is it?
Nissan would have you believe it’s revolutionary. It’s the first five-seater, all-electric car in production, producing zero emissions and costing just £2 to ‘fill up’. The benefits don’t end there either. Buyers enjoy zero road tax and company car drivers won’t be clobbered by any Benefit in Kind. That means someone driving a 1.6litre diesel Ford Focus, paying £4,000 company car tax per year, would see that amount back in their pay packets.
What’s under the bonnet?
A big fat electric motor. Flip the catch, show any non petrolhead the unit and most will be convinced it’s a standard engine – to the uninitiated it certainly looks that way. It’s the fat power cables that give the game away. That motor produces 108bhp but it’s the big dollop of 280Nm of torque, available immediately, which really makes the difference. That’s equivalent to a Porsche Boxster and certainly makes the Leaf feel sprightly enough.
What’s the spec like?
Nissan made little noise about spec on the launch, concentrating more on the
technology, but customers will be pleased to hear there’s lots to entertain. Headliners include sat nav and reversing camera as standard, as well as central locking, alloys, climate control, a CD player and electric windows and mirrors. The only option is a solar panel on the spoiler that tops up the 12v battery. That costs £250.
What’s it like to drive?
Nissan says the Leaf’s range is 109 miles and has calculated 95 per cent of daily car travel is less than 25 miles and the average journey is 8.5 miles. There are two power modes, a normal and an eco. In eco, power is seriously reduced but the range improved and in normal the Leaf is surprisingly swift. What’s immediately apparent is how quiet the car is and how well it rides over bumps – you forget very quickly you’re driving an electric car.
What does the press think of it?
Autoblog said the Leaf could possibly be the most impressive car it has driven all year. The Green Car Website loved it and said owners would claw back the higher purchase price with lower running costs. Autocar
also said that despite the ‘real world range’ being only about 80 miles it was ‘easy to see its huge potential as a comfortable and practical school run car’.
What do we think of it?
We like it a lot, but the 26 dealers currently selling it will need to heed the maker’s advice and ensure the right buyers are snapping them up. It’s true that at £25,990, with the government’s £5,000 grant thrown in, the Leaf looks expensive but we’d liken it to a new Apple Mac: It might do the same thing as a normal computer, but knowing you’re at the forefront of technology and slightly wacky-cool for owning it, will make that extra cash worth spending.
Selling Points 1. £1 will take you 73 miles – in a Focus diesel £1 is good for 11 miles 2. On a PCP (most popular buying method) it costs £399 per month 3. Company car drivers will pay no Benefit in Kind
Deal Clincher
You can fuel it at home for just £2 a fill up
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Fresh Fields, Orchard Grove, Towyn Road, Towyn, Aberegele LL22 9HE www.carsalescompany.com markb@thecarsalescompany.com
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t thecarsalescompany.com, profit is not the priority. Firstly we ensure our stock is of the highest quality, generally one owner, low mileage, late registration vehicles from a trusted source. Our fleet is handled by professional experienced staff, offering exemplary pre and post sale service. Although our vehicles come with a comprehensive warranty, many are still under manufacturers guarantee. In the event extended warranty is required, we are pleased to be associated with RAC warranties.
When you are considering changing your present vehicle, please call us first. We have a large range to suit all budgets and our stock changes daily. As we are a nationwide retailer, we check our pricing every day to ensure we are extremely competitive. We offer generous part exchange prices and excellent finance packages. For the cost of a call you have nothing to lose, try thecarsalescompany.com for your next car!
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WHAT’S ON? NOVEMBER 1st -31 Dec Doctors Orders 10-5pm daily Exhibition on medical instruments used at Rhyl’s surgeries, Church St, Rhyl - 01824 708223 1/4th Don Giovanni, Welsh National Opera Venue Cymru 02/11/2011 Katya Kabanova, Welsh National Opera, Venue Cymru 02/11/2011 - Saint Asaph Library Reading Group - 7.30pm - 01745 582253 02/11/2011 - Rhyl Music Club’s 2011 / 2012 Season - 7.30-10pm Rhyl Town Hall, 01745 337480 3/5th 2011 The Barber of Seville, Welsh National Opera, Venue Cymru 5/6th 2011 North Wales Choral Festival, Venue Cymru 6/12th 2011 High School Rocks 3pm - Venue Cymru 08/11/2011 - The Nutcracker - Pavilion Theatre Rhyl - 01745 330000 11/11/2011 - Milton Jones: Lion Whisperer, Sultan of the Surreal, Pavilion Theatre Rhyl 12/11/2011 - An evening of Burlesque, 7.30pm Venue Cymru 13/11/2011 - The Glenn Miller Tribute Orchestra - Pavilion Theatre Rhyl, 3.00pm 14-19th - Scrooge, Venue Cymru 16/11/2011 - Paul Carrack - Singer/Songwriter, Pavilion Theatre Rhyl, 7.30pm 16/11/2011 - Rhyl Music Club’s 2011 / 2012 Season - Rhyl Town Hall, 7.30-10.00pm - 01745 337480 22/11/2011 - Ed Byrne - Crowd Pleaser - Master of Comedy, Pavilion Theatre Rhyl, 8.00pm 22/11/2011 - The Stylistics, 7.30pm, Venue Cymru 23/11/2011 - Sensational 60s Experience, Venue Cymru 24/11/2011 - Madog A’r Amerig - Welsh Language Show, 10.am, Pavilion Theatre Rhyl, 01745 330000 26/11/2011 - Inferno Proudly Presents... “Cosmos� Christmas Dance Show - 7.30pm, Pavilion Theatre Rhyl 29/11/2011 - Vagina Monologues, 7.30pm, Venue Cymru 30/11/2011 - Rhyl Music Club’s 2011 / 2012 Season, Young Musicians Concert, 7.30-10pm, Rhyl Town Hall 30/11/2011 - Sally Morgan, 7.30pm, Venue Cymru
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01/12/2011 - Rhyl Christmas Lights Switch On : 4pm - 6pm Rhyl High Street 04/12/2011 - Annual Christmas Pops: 5pm-7pm, FREE Event but tickets limited, from Rhyl Tourist Information Centre. 07/12/2011 - Saint Asaph Library Reading Group, Saint Asaph Library, 7.15pm, 01745 582253 09/12/2011 - Snow White - A Spectacular Pantomime For All The Family, Pavilion Theatre Rhyl, 7.00pm 10/12/2011 - Camels, Cameras And Carols! Rhyl High Street, 11am - 6pm 10/12/2011 - Carols By Candlelight St. Thomas’ Church, Russell Rd, Rhyl, 4-5pm 10-31st - Aladdin, Venue Cymru 11/12/2011 - Santa Train Special - 10am-3pm Rhyl Miniature Railway, Marine Lake, 01352 759109 14/12/2011 - Rhyl Music Club’s 2011 / 2012 Season, Rhyl Town Hall, 7.30pm-10pm 19/12/2011 - Santa Train Special: 10am-3pm Rhyl Miniature Railway, Marine Lake, 01352 759109
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