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SHIRE’S FANTASTIC COMPETITIONS!

Another edition of Shire, another chance to win a fabulous prize.

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ALWAYS TIME FOR ONE MORE ADVENTURE! MORE ADVENTURE!

Win an adrenaline activity for two at Adventure Parc Snowdonia

Adventure Parc Snowdonia has long been a mecca for surfers with the world’s first surf lagoon, but now its Adrenaline Indoors complex provides so much more scope for adventure with one of the UK’s unique indoor caving routes, numerous climbing walls and high ropes with a via ferrata. There’s also an outdoor pump track and carver skate bowl, indoor ninja warrior-style assault course, zipline and high free-fall. As part of bowl, indoor ninja warrior-style assault course, zipline and high free-fall. As part of an exhilarating day out, one lucky winner and a friend will get their choice of one of the three styles of activity – see www.adventureparcsnowdonia.com/shire for details – as well as food and a drink in the Surfside Deli. CLOSING DATE: 16th October Adventure Parc Rhug Estate Gypsy Wood Park Three Eagles Docket No.33

WIN! £20 to spend at Rhug Estate

Rhug Estate is a true field-to-plate operation that uses sustainable farming practices to produce award-winning meat that’s sold online, at the Rhug Farm Shop and in its café. With a £20 gift card to spend on the estate, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Will you spend it on one of Rhug’s award-winning meat boxes, in the farm shop containing over 3,000 products, or in one of its eateries which use seasonal ingredients from many local suppliers? Visit www.rhug.co.uk for more. CLOSING DATE: 16th October

WIN! A family day of fun at Gypsy Wood Park

Combining the magic of fairies with the charm of animals and the beauty of nature, Gypsy Wood Park near Caernarfon is packed with things do. Visitors can meet the animals, find the fairies, hop on Woody’s train and enjoy the adventure play areas all set in 20 acres of natural woodland. We’re giving away a £50 voucher to spend on tickets. For more, visit www.gypsywood.co.uk. CLOSING DATE: 16th October

WIN! A £50 gift card to spend at Three Eagles Bar & Grill, Llangollen

Enjoy a delicious dining experience at the Three Eagles, a relaxed yet stylish bar and grill known for its delicious food, perfectly poured drinks and a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. We’ve got a £50 gift card to give away, allowing one lucky winner to treat themselves to a fantastic meal at the restaurant that’s rated number-one in Llangollen on Tripadvisor. Gift card valid until the end of 2021. For more information about the venue, visit www.thethreeeagles.co.uk. CLOSING DATE: 16th October

WIN! A three-course dinner in your own home courtesy of Docket No.33

Located in the market town of Whitchurch, Docket No.33 offers a tasting menu by Stuart Collins focusing on the best local and seasonal produce sourced from Shropshire, Cheshire and the Welsh borders. Each week, it also offers Docket at Home, a three-course dinner menu that enables you to enjoy top-quality cuisine from the comfort of your own home. This voucher will treat two people to this dining experience, and can be redeemed on any Friday. Visit www.docketrestaurant.com. CLOSING DATE: 16th October

HOW TO ENTER Fill in the form with your answer circled (you’ll need to read the magazine to nd it!) and include your name, address, email and daytime contact number. Send it by the closing date to Competitions, Shire magazine, PO Box 276, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 1FR Q: When was Munich’s Oktoberfest rst held? a) 1855 b) 1810 c) 1903

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RULES OF THE COMPETITIONS The promoter of these competitions is Shire magazine, Superstar Publishing, PO Box 276, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 1FR. The competitions are open to all readers of our magazine and viewers of our websites except employees of the prize providers. The winner(s) will be the fi rst person or persons drawn after the closing date who has completed the correct answer. No cash alternative is available. The winners’ names can be obtained by writing to the competition address with a self-addressed envelope after the closing date. The winner agrees to participate in any follow-up publicity and must provide a photograph to be published in the following issue to claim their prize. Superstar Publishing may print the name only of entrants to this competition in subsequent issue(s) of Shire magazine. This is to enable competition entrants to fairly claim a promotional o er, for competition entrants only. By entering this competition you are giving permission for Shire magazine to print your name only. No personal information will be printed. No purchase necessary, answers on a postcard are accepted. For full details of our Privacy Policy, please go to www.shiremagazine.co.uk. DATA PROTECTION NOTICE Superstar Publishing Ltd will use your information for administration and analysis purposes and may contact you from time to time with relevant o ers, information or for research purposes. Your details will not be passed on to third parties except the sponsors of these competitions. Please tick the relevant box if you wish to be contacted. Postcode Daytime contact number Email (please complete)

It’s hard to believe, but when we start talking about our next edition… we have to mention the “C” word – Christmas! Yes, although this has seemed like a very long year already, it’s never too early to get ready for the festive season, so our next edition will be bursting with glitter, sparkle and Yuletide joy! Make sure you get hold of your November/December copy of Shire and we’ll help you face the festivities with flair

PICK UP THE NEXT ISSUE AT THE SUPERMARKET FROM 1ST NOVEMBER

FESTIVE FEVER

Whether it’s local pantos, dinner recipes, party outfits or gift ideas you’re after, Shire will have everything you need to make this Christmas season a memorable one. Our November/December issue will be packed with all the essentials to make sure you not only survive but thrive through the build-up to the big day, so that everyone can enjoy the season.

If your festive season is likely to be riddled with receptions, packed with parties and overdone with dos… don’t panic! The Shire fashion and beauty team will be here to help with the latest looks for any occasion, as well as offering style suggestions that won’t break the bank but will make sure you still look a million dollars this Christmas.

Christmas creativity

What better time to get creative than in the build-up to Christmas? We’ll have full coverage of the region’s arts scene as usual, including an interview with another local artist as well as some craft suggestions that you can try yourself. As always, we’ll be printing the best entries to our photo competition and inspiring you with a new subject for the next one.

Shop till you drop

Local high streets and other shops have suffered over the past year and more, so we want to make sure everyone is doing their Christmas shopping in their local stores! We’ll hear from many of the businesses and traders that need your support this year with special offers and ideas for perfect presents for all the family.

SNUGGLE UP!

As the cold weather creeps in, it’s a time to start thinking about how to stay warm and cosy on those winter nights. We’ll offer expert heating advice and find all the best new products on the market to make sure you’re snug as a bug even as temperatures drop! Our home experts will offer practical suggestions – and our style gurus will make sure your interior is on trend too.

LOOKING THE PART-Y

A TIME FOR FEASTING

It’s the season when our food and drink inspiration is needed most – and we won’t let you down in 2021! Guest chefs will share their favourite recipes, while we’ll celebrate the local producers that make the season special. So whether it’s meat from the market, fresh veggies, local cheeses or the finest wines, Shire will be bursting with Christmas treats.

They’re well and truly back! And the Shire team will continue to keep you in the cultural loop by reporting from as many events as possible with our thoughts.

YOUR TOWN

As always we’ll take an in-depth look at a couple of prime locations. This issue we visit Neston on the Wirral and Llandrindod Wells.

Shire’s show reviews

HOLIDAY HOPEFULS

If all the winter weather is getting you down, maybe it’s time to start looking ahead to your next break. We’ll have our usual round-up of local parks and holiday homes nearby, as well as some suggestions of locations you’ll love to inspire your next escape.

DON’T FORGET…

Don’t go anywhere until you’ve checked our What’s On guide for November and December. With the school holidays, festive events, pantomimes and a few bank holidays too, you’ll need a comprehensive list of all the events and activities that are going on across the region – so keep the next edition of Shire close to hand.

GET IN TOUCH

Shire wants to hear from you!

1. Tell us about your upcoming events

We work in advance, so 1st October is the deadline to let us know about events for our November/December 2021 issue.

2. Share your reader stories

Have you got an extraordinary or exciting story to tell? We would love to share it with our readers. Send us an email and don’t forget to include a picture or two!

3. Contribute to one of our pages

Send all your submissions and pictures by email to editorial@shiremagazine.co.uk or call 01691 661270. You can also get in touch via social media – just search for ‘Shire Magazine’ on Facebook or Instagram.

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