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Welcome... Welcome to our January issue! Hello 2022! For me, a new year means a new chapter and a fresh opportunity to make a positive difference. It’s also a time for planning new adventures and making some new memories. How life has changed. I read recently that one benefit of the pandemic is being more connected by technology, which means quality of life has been enhanced for many families and workers. For example, flexible working arrangements are becoming permanent meaning a better work-life balance. Accelerated technology advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) allow people to live smarter, safer and more productive lives. Here at EssentialsMAG we will continue to find new ways to help our advertisers’ businesses grow and flourish. Their success is our success. The more we can include in our two, monthly locally-targeted magazines, the more we can provide useful news, advice, information and services to our readers. For now, let us all strive to be better human beings. Whatever awaits you in 2022, from EssentialsMAG we wish you health and happiness. Happy New Year!

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New Normals By EssentialsMAG tech contributor DAVID HUGHES The world has changed considerably in the last two years, as we are all well aware. The news since the start of 2020 has been dominated by COVID-19 - and continues to be into another year. During the hardest times in 2020, many said we would not be able to return to normal, but rather that a ‘new normal’ would be reached. I’m not sure it will ever be clear-cut, but there are certainly a few new normals that have emerged, and a few involve technology. Contactless card payments. Whilst contactless payments were becoming mainstream for smaller value purchases prior to 2020, the last two years has seen two increases to the contactless limit in the UK: from £30 to £45 at the start of the pandemic, to the current limit of £100 introduced in October; surely covering the majority of day-to-day payments. Even more contactless. An extension to this is the ability to make payments in different ways. A few examples that I personally ﬁnd useful are: • Paying for petrol at the car. By downloading the company apps (Shell, Esso, etc), you can select which petrol station and pump number you are at, pay using your phone, then just drive away. • Paying a restaurant bill on a phone. Often, you don’t even need an app for this one. Just scan a QR code, say which table you are seated at, and pay via the browser.

• Paying for car parking without buying a physical ticket. I hate car park ticket machines! Apps like RingGo and PayByPhone allow you to pay for parking from your phone. They will even text reminders before the time expires and allow you to extend the stay. Home working. Until March 2020, I worked Monday to Friday in an ofﬁce near Manchester with 20 colleagues. Since then, I have been in the ofﬁce maybe 20 times. I know many people who have not yet been back. The rise and, more interestingly, the continuity of working from home for so many people can certainly be classed as a new normal. The technologies and services that have allowed for this change continue to see huge growth and investment; from Microsoft Teams - an application I had opened once before COVID, but is now by far my most used application - to Zoom, which saw a 2,000% increase in users during the lockdowns in 2020. These tech advances would likely have happened anyway, but the pandemic has hastened their uptake and commonality. There are few positives to take from the last couple of years, generally, but technology continues its development unabated.

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January - Walk Your Dog Month By KAREN VOLGER Now that the festive season is over it’s time to start our new year resolutions! For those of us who decided 2022 was the perfect time to lose a few pounds or get a little ﬁtter and you have a dog then congratulations - January is ‘Walk Your Dog Month!’ The ‘Walk Your Dog Month’ initiative was created to highlight pet behavioural problems and help tackle pet obesity almost 12% of the dogs owned in the UK are overweight. The lack of mental stimulation and physical activity that a dog would gain from a walk can lead to destructive behaviours and contribute to many pet obesity related health problems including Diabetes, Joint Health and Heart Disease which, funnily enough, are the same obesity related health problems that happen to us too! When starting a new exercise plan, it’s better to start slowly. You could try by starting with two 10 minute walks a day for a week, and then increase to two-15 minute walks a day for the next week. Before you know it, you will be walking well into the brighter spring days! Now you’ve got the motivation to get out and about, here are a few safety essentials: • If you like gadgets, purchase a pedometer for yourself and a pet activity tracker for your pooch!

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• Make sure you both keep warm, dry and comfortable! As it’s darker this time of year, wear a reflective jacket and use reflective harnesses or collars. Don’t forget your torch! • Take care on roads that have been gritted as the grit can burn paw pads. Ice and snow can also cause chapping or burns to their pads so it is a good idea to wash the dog’s paws when you get home and consider applying a balm or moisturiser. • Discourage your dog from drinking from puddles. Not only can the water be dirty and cause a tummy ache, it could also have antifreeze in it which is especially poisonous. • As well as exercise, make it a training month! Maybe your dog pulls too much on the lead, their recall could be better or you’ve always wanted them to walk to heel, then now is the perfect opportunity to address these issues! There are only positive benefits from participating with ‘Walk Your Dog Month! Stay safe and remember to always consult your Vet if you have any concerns about your pet!

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A Fragrant Way to a Healthier Lifestyle By GAYLE WHITTAKER Have you heard of essential oils and do you really know what they do? Essential oils have become a bit “on trend” over the past decade, with lots of products claiming to aid with sleep, skin issues and even for your pets! However, the history of essential oils goes back thousands of years with plant remedies being used by many civilisations over the centuries to help cure illnesses and ailments. Today, the use of essential oils is called aromatherapy and the most common way for essential oils to be applied by a professional is through an aromatherapy massage or reflexology. Inhalation through mixing essential oils with water in an oil burner or room vaporiser is also popular, very effective and something you can easily do for yourself at home. However you use essential oils, the key is to ensure you buy a good quality oil. Oils are extracted from plants and flowers in a variety of ways, the most common being by steam distillation. But the way the plants are grown and the way the oil is extracted and, ultimately stored, will affect its quality and therefore the beneficial properties. Essential oils can be used to aid a number of modern day issues such as: • Stress and anxiety • Insomnia • PMT/menopause symptoms • Skincare • Boosting immunity • Aiding digestion • Lethargy and despondency

Whilst the oils are hugely beneficial themselves, when they are applied professionally either through reflexology or massage, they are part of a holistic approach to a client’s well-being and so the client benefits from two therapies in one. Visiting a professional aromatherapist is by far the best way to experience the true value of essential oils because they will make a blend bespoke to you, taking into account your physical and emotional needs. However, if you want to try some simple blends to help yourself at home you could try the following: Insomnia or Anxiety Add 8-10 drops of a good quality lavender oil to a warm bath about an hour before bedtime. Add 2-3 drops of lavender or chamomile oil to 5ml of sweet almond oil and massage into the soles of your feet at bedtime. PMT/Menopause Add 1 drop of geranium, 1 drop of bergamot and 2 drops of lavender to 10ml of sweet almond oil and massage onto your body (not face) as a moisturiser. If you would like to know more about how aromatherapy combined with reflexology might help you, please contact me. By Gayle Whittaker, Reflexologist at The Universal Therapist Tel: 07766 701479 www.theuniversaltherapist.co.uk

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Wrexham Artisan Market Queen's Square, Wrexham LL11 1AT Welcome to Wrexham's all new monthly Artisan Market. Showcasing a wide range of local independent businesses brings the best makes to Wrexham's Queen's square! 9am - 4pm Free

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Happy Holidays in 2022 Are Possible By DELMAR WORLD in Gresford Have the days of sticking a pin in a map when you can’t decide where to go on holiday disappeared? Has our sense of adventure been quashed by uncertainty of travel restrictions and red tape? Has our sense of fun, freedom and love of travel been conﬁscated and replaced by the “Can’t be bothered” Pixie?

And there is a silver lining to this unwelcome COVID cloud because we are seeing some excellent enticements from quality tour operators who want to reward early bookers. But quick action is crucial to beat the rise in prices that will inevitably ensue once demand increases and availability reduces.

As I write this, the arrival of a new variant called Omicron has just been announced but the implications of its effect on travel is, as yet, not clear. So much speculation but no real guidance - leads to many people feeling confused and disinclined to make holiday arrangements.

Insurance companies are now including COVID cover in their travel policies which gives reassurance regarding cancellation and curtailment. In addition, many tour operators are offering more ﬂexible booking conditions should COVID affect travel. And we always check this before booking so our clients are well informed of their options in advance.

That said, enquiries are still pouring in for travel in 2022 because, for many people, the pent-up desire to get away and have something to look forward to outweighs the possible hurdles of uncertainty. Having been a travel agent for many years, I know that, where there is uncertainty, people need reassurance, guidance and good advice to feel conﬁdent in planning “The Great Escape”. As the green shoots of recovery appear, our clients - and a surprisingly high number of previously internet bookers - are wanting our services, not just for our travel expertise but also because of our attention to detail when it comes to preparing for travel.

Of course, we never know what is round the corner, but there again, we never did before COVID! We can speculate on whether pre, or post-travel COVID tests will be required; passenger locator forms will be needed or vaccines will have an expiry date for foreign travel but, whilst we are hesitating, we are missing out on being able to look forward to quality, exciting holiday time with partners, family and friends. So, put that pin in the map today!

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Gardening Tips and Advice January - Often the Coldest Month January might be the middle of winter but as the days lengthen the garden starts to grow. Now is a great time to plan for the coming gardening year and to order seeds and plants. Enjoy the fresh air, on dry sunny days, and check your winter protection, stakes, ties and supports are still working after any severe weather. Also put out food for birds and leave some garden areas uncut, a little longer, to provide shelter for wildlife in your garden.

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Superhealthy Salmon Burgers This salmon burger recipe makes a beautiful, healthy New Year alternative to the classic beef version. Rich in Omega-3 these will become an absolute family favourite.

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4 boneless, skinless salmon ﬁllets, cut into chunks 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste Thumb-size piece fresh root ginger, grated 1 tsp soy sauce 1 bunch coriander, half chopped, half leaves picked 1 tsp vegetable oil Lemon wedges, to serve FOR THE SALAD 2 carrots Half large or 1 small cucumber 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp golden caster sugar

METHOD Tip the salmon into a food processor with the paste, ginger, soy and chopped coriander. Pulse until roughly minced. Tip out the mix and shape into 4 burgers. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then fry the burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side, turning until crisp and cooked through. Meanwhile, use a swivel peeler to peel strips of carrot and cucumber into a bowl. Toss with the vinegar and sugar until the sugar has dissolved, then toss through the coriander leaves. Divide the salad between 4 plates. Serve with the burgers and rice.

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Lesley Grifﬁths MS Member of the Senedd for Wrexham Happy New Year to each and every EssentialsMAG reader. Tackling climate change is the biggest environmental challenge facing the world today, as highlighted during the COP26 summit that took place in Glasgow at the end of last year. As world leaders gathered to strike collaborative international goals, we know as individuals we can make small changes to our lives that will help protect the environment.

aims to work with schools to make it easier for pupils, parents and staff to travel safely to school by foot, bike or scooter. The charity, which works with schools and local authorities to help improve active travel routes within communities, recently launched its Active Journeys Programme. Participation is free and schools that sign up will receive support from a regional Active Journeys Ofﬁcer, as well as other additional beneﬁts.

As part of the #GrowingTogether NFU Cymru campaign, I was invited to plant a tree in Wrexham. Planting trees is a simple solution but the impact it could have in the ﬁght against climate change should not be underestimated. As trees grow, they capture the harmful CO2 out of the atmosphere, as well as help prevent ﬂooding and improve biodiversity.

Promoting active travel is something I am passionate about. Not only is it important in the ﬁght against climate change and reducing air pollution, it's also great for our physical health and wellbeing.

The trees for the #GrowingTogether initiative have been kindly supplied by Coed Cadw - The Woodland Trust in Wales, who are also working in partnership with the Welsh Government to offer every household in Wrexham and across the country the chance to plant their own tree. This new initiative is a relatively straightforward yet enjoyable way of engaging with the public, offering everyone the chance to make a difference. I fully support this project and will work to ensure many more trees are planted in Wrexham in the months ahead.

If there are any schools in Wrexham interested in making it easier for children and their families to walk or cycle to school, ultimately helping ensure their environment a healthier, happier place, I would encourage them to apply to Sustrans Cymru’s programme. As always, if there are any issues I can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact me via the details below.

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Financial News with Hadlow Edwards 22 - Two Little Ducks I hope our readers have all enjoyed a peaceful and fun Christmas (are we allowed to say that now?) and also that we can all look forward to 2022 with some optimism. Some will have plans as always for their homes, careers, family, travel and maybe even a plan for their ﬁnances. Others won’t - and some will play ‘wait and see’ as the year unfolds, I guess, when it comes to any of these areas. To try and narrow down a few ideas I thought I would write about a few topics that (I think) will very likely be ‘ever presents’ for the year ahead – I am sure you can add a few more. COVID – well, we almost had a few months of relative calm but the headlines today (I am writing in mid December) just don’t look great. 2022 could well see us have a third consecutive year of the pandemic causing very signiﬁcant concern. Let’s hope the monumental triple vaccine roll-out has the desired effect of keeping as many people as safe as possible.

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Rising costs – we have written about inﬂation in the past – but don’t be mugged by this one as the year unfolds. If I posed the question – ‘What level is inﬂation expected to reach in early 2022?’ – the consensus seems to suggest prices will rise by 4% to maybe 4.5%. BUT – that’s the average increase across a whole ‘basketful’ of goods and services. The ‘basket’ last year saw electric cars, hand gel and (I promise) men’s lounge wear bottoms – added to the list whilst ‘gold chains’ were removed. If you were ‘Mr. Average’ you would have purchased one of everything. Problem is – I haven’t met Mr. Average yet. What’s my point? Fuel and power/energy costs – essentials for most - are spiralling upwards. Diesel has risen by c.25% since January 2021 from around 120p per litre to north of 150p.

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The effect of rising prices on your savings in the medium term whilst interest rates for savers remain miserable – is very signiﬁcant. Even taking the ‘basketful of goods’ approach – you may well have to see your assets grow in value by perhaps 4% by the end of 2022 if they are to have the same purchasing power they have today as you read this article. Interest rates – well this is, of course, the perfect storm. You are keen to stop rising prices (mostly underpinned by a whopping surge in consumer demand) – you put interest rates up and ‘take money’ out of the public’s pocket. We spend less, demand falls, prices come down a bit. Simple? Well it would/could be – if it wasn’t for the very obvious fact that a LOT of businesses have been operating under real stress for the bulk of the last 20 months. Putting up the cost of Business borrowing right now signiﬁcantly – is not going to happen.

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A small increase or two perhaps – still leaving rates in the basement. So back to where I started today – some people will have a plan for their ﬁnances in 2022; other’s won’t. Our growing team at Hadlow Edwards is looking forward to helping our existing clients and new clients get the best from their plans. Please do drop us an email or call if you would like to arrange a meeting or simply a telephone chat.

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Sarah Atherton MP Member of Parliament for Wrexham First and foremost, I hope you had a restful Christmas and a happy New Year. I certainly enjoyed being in Wrexham over the Christmas period, getting involved with the festivities that took place across our community, from the Holt Gardeners Community Fair to the Victorian Market, and enjoying time with family and friends. As we enter the New Year, I am continuing my local healthcare campaign, drawing attention to the issues residents are facing accessing healthcare services. In recent months, many of you have been in contact to say that you have not been able to access GP appointments, have experienced hours of waiting at A&E, or have become frustrated by delays to routine surgery. Many of the stories I have heard are incredibly concerning. As such, it is important that the Welsh Government understands what residents in Wrexham are facing and acts now by investing in our local healthcare services, whilst also ensuring that these investments result in improvements on the frontline. As we recover from the pandemic, during which wait times have only increased across the health board, this is even more important. This is why I have launched this campaign and why I will continue to stand up for residents.

Building on the success of Xplore! and the Hope Street Church – two projects that have utilised town centre properties, bringing variation to the high street – the aim of this project is to draw new businesses into Wrexham. The project has been possible thanks to the UK Government’s ‘Community Renewal Fund’, through which Wrexham Council were awarded £219,000 at the end of last year. Finally, before Christmas, I had the honour of visiting the Festival of Angels at St Giles’ Church in Wrexham. The Festival, designed and organised by the Church's congregation, is a moving memorial to those that have lost their lives to Coronavirus in Wales. It really is a very thoughtful and wonderfully designed memorial, and it will continue into the New Year so I would urge everyone across Wrexham to visit. As ever, if there is anything I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to contact and sign up to my newsletter on my website, www.sarahatherton.org.uk.

In December, I welcomed the opening of Wrexham Council’s town centre regeneration fund, an exciting project that will allow the Council to link owners of empty town centre properties with businesses looking to open or expand. Tel: 020 7217 4885 / 01978 291742 sarah.atherton.mp@parliament.uk www.sarahatherton.org.uk

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2030 for global warming to be restricted to 1.5°C. However, under existing pledges, emissions will actually be almost 14% higher (and that’s dependent on those pledges actually being delivered). 2021 saw the global response to the climate crisis continue to fall short of what’s required to tackle its escalating impacts. Reading this may feel depressing, but that’s not the intention - the point is to highlight that resolving this crisis requires all of us to play our part. Returning to the opening quote - an assumption that we can just sit back whilst others sort this out for us is misplaced. So what can we do in 2022? The ecological crisis won’t be solved by individual action alone, but our actions do matter. There have been attempts to shift blame onto individuals; most famously by BP, through their promotion of individual carbon footprints. However, this does not invalidate any focus on our own contribution - as Johan Rockstrom emphasised at COP, our own lifestyles need to be compatible with restricting global warming. So in 2022 I’m intending to provide more suggestions of actions we can all take and I hope you’ll ﬁnd more ways to play your part.

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Legal Advice Questions & Answers By EssentialsMAG legal advice contributor CAROL McGUIRE Lasting Powers of Attorney. My daughter has said that I should enter into a Lasting Power of Attorney but I don’t understand what such is? No one wants to face the prospect of not being able to do everything for themselves . Whilst in reasonably good heath, we all think that we will live forever and we don’t want to think about the prospect of poor health. However, this may be masking what may be problems in the future. This is where it is wise to take action now and not leave your loved ones the horrendous problems that could face them, were you to become incapacitated. Age is irrelevant. We could all be knocked down by a bus regardless of whether we are 18 or 81. Basically, there are two forms of Lasting Power of Attorney. The ﬁrst deals with the issue of Finance and the second deals with the issue of Health. Basically they are safeguards for any future problems that might arise. You can appoint more than one Attorney but in doing so, you need to make sure that they are “like minded” on what they think you might want at any particular point in time. So, it’s important that you discuss and give them your opinions . A Lasting Power of Attorney, simply means, that if you weren’t in a position to deal with your own ﬁnances, e.g. if you were bed ridden, then your daughter would be able to deal with the same on your behalf and if you lose the capacity to make your own decisions, then your daughter could deal with the same too.

In relation to a Lasting Power of Attorney on the issue of health, then this might for example, be a case of dementia. Once a person has lost mental capacity, then unless there is a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, the only other option would be to make an application to the Court of Protection which creates a huge amount of work for your next of kin and then it is the Court of Protection that makes the decision and not your family who know what your wishes are, but would be unable to act upon them. This is a long process and it often causes practical difficulties in the payment of bills and so forth. It can also be a very slow process. Please be aware that a Lasting Power of Attorney can start at any time you choose. An application can be filed with the Office of the Public Guardian but it doesn’t mean that you lose control at that stage. You can decide when to operate it. Also you can change your mind at any time, about having a power of attorney and you can enter into a deed of revocation to stop the same. You can also appoint a Replacement Attorney. It is very worthy of consideration, for your family’s sake.

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