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Welcome... Welcome to our March issue! Spring is ﬁnally here and this month we celebrate St. David's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Mother’s Day and at the end of the month British Summer Time begins. March always feels like a time of renewal, when the days start to get warmer, and we feel more inclined to venture outside after a Winter hibernation. I’m continually impressed with how our advertising customers are coping and even thriving right now. At EssentialsMAG we are busier than ever helping local businesses plan their marketing campaigns across our two monthly magazines. I was intrigued to learn about ‘Made in UK Day’ which is planned for 9th March 2022. This is a day when we’re being encouraged to celebrate UK manufacturing by buying something made in the UK and sharing it using the hashtag #madeinukday. The organisers say that if everyone buys just one item made in the UK worth £20 it would be worth £1.3 billion in revenue! You can ﬁnd out more by visiting: www.makeitbritish.co.uk. That just leaves room for a reminder that the clocks go forward an hour on 27th March.

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Penley/Overton U10's Team Wanted We are looking to start a local kids football team in the Maelor South area for boys and girls aged 8+ starting this summer. We are hoping to play games against other teams on an informal basis, home and away. Local sponsors are sought, as are two or three other adults either with or willing to complete initial coaching badges. Training will be once a week and we are planning to start training in April with an informal get together initially. We are looking to base in the Overton or Bangor on Dee area for matches. Interested? This is a great opportunity to provide youngsters in the Maelor South area with a team based activity providing exercise, teamwork and new friends. The aim is to enter, in time, the Wrexham area leagues at under 12 age groups. Send a message with contact details to Steve Hughes on 07738 160489.

Be part of Armed Forces Day North Wales Armed Forces Day takes place in Wrexham town centre on Saturday 18 June 2022. Postponed from last year due to the pandemic, organisers are hopeful that there will be few restrictions in place for this major outdoor event and everyone can come together for a well deserved free family day out. Organisers are now appealing for community groups and organisations who would like to support the day to get in touch. They’re keen to hear from youth groups, musicians, choirs, dance troupes or those who want to have a community stall or may wish to volunteer on the day. To express an interest to take part, send an email to Ian Pritchard, Armed Support Ofﬁcer at: ian.pritchard@wrexham.gov.uk

Lifetime Achievement Award Marford resident Phil Jones has scooped the Evening Leader Lifetime Achievement Award to recognise his contribution to the local community. It has been well documented that he was awarded an MBE in 2006 for his charity work and since then, he has gone on to help raise almost £6.5 million for various charities and local causes. In our community, he has devoted 25 years’ service to M&G Albion FC, was chairman of the Rofft School PTA in the 1990s and, in parallel, was Vice-Chair of the School Governors. He also spent two campaigns as Chairman of the Village Trust and had a lengthy spell helping behind the scenes at Gresford Athletic FC. At present, he is secretary to Wrexham Prostate Cancer Support group and has struck up a unique relationship with another well-known Marford resident, Mal Williams, who is group Chairman. Together they have made a major impact raising awareness and educating men who have been diagnosed as having prostate cancer or think they may have symptoms. In addition, they are spearheading a campaign to raise £60,000 to be in a position to purchase Cryotherapy technology to be utilised at the Maelor Hospital to treat prostate patients whose cancer problems have returned. Their current project is to support the Maelor Hospital who are organising a Charity Golf Day to help the local support group reach their target. The event is planned for Wednesday 8th June and they are looking to attract 144 golfers in teams of four to participate. The cost is £35 per person which will include a two-course meal. For information about the event, particularly sponsorship opportunities or details of the Support Group, please call Phil on 07525 824 679 or via email: wxmpcsg@gmail.com.

Gresford Retirement Club The Gresford Retirement Club has now re-opened and meeting at Gresford Memorial Hall on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 2pm - 4pm, (excluding the months of January and August). The club have a very varied programme of events, including several day trips, interesting speakers and social activities. So, why not join them for a cup of tea or coffee, a chat and friendship? You will be very welcome! For further information, please telephone the secretary on: 01978 852735

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Countryside Walk With Your Dog By KAREN VOLGER January was ‘Walk your dog’ month which hopefully got many of you out and about and exercising! Now that Spring is nearly here and we may be venturing further on our walks and heading into the countryside, we need to consider where we are walking with our dogs. We are blessed to have such beautiful countryside on our doorsteps but, as responsible dog owners, we need to remember that much of the land is owned by farmers and we must respect that there are crops and livestock to consider. Although dogs are not required to be on a leash, it is a legal requirement to have your dog under control at all times. This would mean a solid recall and for your dog to be calm and relaxed around livestock and horses but remember that however your dog behaves in the park or on streets, the countryside is very exciting for a dog and may cause them to behave unpredictably. It is a criminal offence for your dog to ‘worry’ livestock - your dog does not have to physically harm a farm animal for you to be on the wrong side of the law. As a last resort, farmers are allowed to shoot dogs who worry their animals.

Of course, you must never pass between adult sheep and cows and separate them from their young as they may act aggressively to protect their young. It goes without saying that we need to be courteous and respectful wherever we walk our dogs and it is especially important when out in the countryside. Always shut gates, don’t drop litter and ensure dog poo is picked up and bagged and taken with you until you ﬁnd a bin. Bagged poo left hanging on trees or in bushes is not only unacceptable, it is antisocial and rude! Leaving your dog poo in a ﬁeld where livestock live can spread disease that can harm the animals that eat the grass in that area. As well as worms and other nasties, dogs carry a parasite in their poo called Neospora which is harmful to cattle and can cause miscarriage. Stay safe and be responsible!

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The Diary of a Chainsaw Sculptor By LIZ O’ROURKE Sculpture trail with a charity twist... Here at Simon O'Rourke Tree Carving Ltd in Rossett, Wrexham, we've been busy creating a sculpture trail with a bit of twist! When Simon was approached by Matt and Rachel Honeyborne to create a sculpture trail for their apple orchard in Picton, Cheshire, we didn't think it would lead on to the publication of our first ever Children's story book together! Even though Simon and I have written a few stories (or, shall I say I've helped him!) for different story trails Simon's created in the past; like the Forest Fawr Trail in Cardiff or the Ruby The Owl Trail on the Wirral, never before have we been asked if we could turn the story of that trail into a book! So when Matt and Rachel suggested it and said that they wanted all of the profits from the book to go to Alder Hey because they'd treated their little girl, Olivia, when she was a baby for a hole in her heart, of course we jumped at the chance! The story is about their beloved Dachshund, Fudge, who goes on an adventure around their family farm late one night to try to find a comfortable place to sleep after accidentally getting locked out of the farm house. She goes around the farm, talking to all of the other animals who live on the farm to see if she can find a suitable bed for the night... I won't spoil the ending for you but, needless to say, it's a happy one!

The wooden trail itself is very nearly complete and will be installed at Lower Farm Cottages, Picton at the beginning of March. Unfortunately this trail is not open to the public, only paying guests of the cottages, but pictures of the trail installed will be released on our social media channels by early to mid March. Here's a sneak peak of a few of the sculptures:

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The Farndon Soapbox Derby Time is racing on and the Farndon Soapbox Derby on Sunday 18th September is certainly gaining a lot of traction from our community and local business owners. With such a lot of growing excitement and ‘buzz’ around the Soapbox race event, the word is certainly out! We’ve been on Calon FM radio to help spread the news and other media outlets are also pricking up their ears and want to know what’s going on! The Farndon Soapbox Derby is a fantastic sponsorship opportunity for our local businesses and traders, who not only want to be associated with something so exciting that will bring our communities together in fun and laughter, but will also raise as much money as it can for The Hospice of the Good Shepherd. Being the very first inaugural community Soapbox Derby Event, it was always destined for great things! We give our heartfelt thanks to the event’s Platinum Sponsor, Gittins and Co Wealth Management Limited for their support and their generosity. Other huge thank yous go to our Gold Sponsors, Daulby Reid Insurance Brokers and The Rickitt Partnership, together with our Silver Sponsor, NISA, in Holt who have all been unwavering in their support. Our thanks are also extended to the local businesses that have come forward to sponsor specific event items such as our high visibility jackets, trophies, the finish line construction and our wonderful entertainment on the day from Karamba Samba!

There are still plenty of sponsorship opportunities to be had and we welcome all offers of support both in the lead up to the event and on the day. Please get in touch with the team if you feel you’d like to get involved and help support us. And last, but not least, we have a limited number of kart entries still available. If you would like to enter a team of four into the Farndon Soapbox Derby, get in touch today to avoid disappointment! We are really looking forward to our competitor’s wacky designs and Kart Team names and we can’t wait to share emerging news with you as we edge towards the 18th of September! So join us! It’s going to be sensational! For more information and to enter your team, please visit our website: www.farndonsoapboxderby.co.uk www.facebook.com/farndonsoapboxderby getinvolved@farndonsoapboxderby.co.uk

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SATURDAY 12 MARCH

Walking Football Colliers Park, Gresford, Wrexham LL12 8PW

An Evening of Talking Heads by Alan Bennett Grove Park Theatre, Hill Street, Wrexham

Maes Y Pant Volunteer Saturday Maes Y Pant, Pant Lane, Gresford LL12 8HB

Two famous monologues by Alan Bennett - A Lady of Letters and Bed Among the Lentils - full of dark humour and pathos!

Come and work in the fresh air! There are outdoor tasks suitable for all abilities.

Walking Football for the over 60s, run by Gresford Community Agent, Ruth Thompson. 3pm - 4pm £2 Tel: 07747 431607

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Walking Netball Rhosnesni High School, Wrexham LL13 9ET Come along for ‘a wiggle and a giggle’ and make new friends! New members always welcome! 6pm - 7pm £3.50 sheilageorge2@hotmail.com

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Lent Lunch Tallarn Green Methodist Church, Tallarn Green, Malpas SY14 7JH Tallarn Green Methodist Church invite you to their Lent Lunch, for soup, followed by a talk. 12pm Free doreen667@hotmail.co.uk

Learn to Cook Afghan Dishes Online Join celebrity chef Seema Bhatia online and learn how to make Afghan Pilau, Okra Bamia and Spinach Borani. The event is held online and registration is required. A donation of £10 to be paid in aid of: Afghan Evacuees Live in Dignity in the UK. 2pm £10.00 (donation) anjali.mittal@iahv.org.uk

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TUESDAY 8 MARCH

Cheese & Wine Evening Worthenbury Village Hall An event organised by Worthenbury WI - a talk on local cheese and wine, then tastings. All welcome. 7:15pm Free doreen667@hotmail.co.uk

Ladies Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa, Wrexham Road, Pulford CH4 9DG Enjoy a sumptuous signature Afternoon Tea while Abi Fisher showcases her collection and the latest trends for Spring/Summer. 12pm - 5pm £30 grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH

BRHS: Waking up your Garden in Spring St. Peter's Primary School, Chapel Lane, Rossett LL12 0EE A talk by Richard Lewis on Waking up your Garden in Spring. 7:30pm - 8:30pm £1 members/£2 non members www.brhs.org.uk

While every effort has been made to ensure all the details are correct at the time of going to print, it is advisable to check details with the venue concerned.

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SATURDAY 2 APRIL

Crown Green Bowls Club Open Day Kenyon Avenue, Garden Village LL11 2ST (located behind the shops)

Chester Artisan Market The Carriage Shed, City Place, Chester CH1 3DR

Bowling Club Open Day to celebrate the start of the season. All ages welcome and refreshments available. 1pm Free Tel: 01978 359294

SATURDAY 19 MARCH

Spring Fair St. Margaret's Church Hall, Chester Road, Wrexham LL11 2SH A variety of stalls, including crafts, food and cakes. Refreshments available. 2pm - 4pm Free

An abundance of the North West’s ﬁnest makers, bakers and creators. 10am - 4pm Free

SATURDAY 2 APRIL

Spring Market Gresford Methodist Church, Chester Road, Gresford LL12 8PA Spring Market with an Easter theme and ﬂower display. Stalls - craft, food, cakes, tombola, rafﬂe and light refreshments. 11am - 3pm Free Tel: 01978 855691

Overton Easter Eggstravaganza Overton - Next to the Scout Hut Overton village Easter Eggstravaganza! Treasure trail and Easter bonnet competition. Crafts, seed planting, refreshments. 2:30pm - 4pm £3 per child

SUNDAY 3 APRIL

Service of Loving Remembrance Gresford Methodist Church, Chester Road, Gresford LL12 8PA During the lockdown, funerals have been hard, so we felt it would be good to have a service where people can come and remember people who have died over the past couple of years. Everyone will be welcome. 6pm Tel: 01978 85274 parkes7718@gmail.com

SUNDAY 3 APRIL THURSDAY 31 MARCH

Easter Family Bingo Tallarn Green Village Hall, Tallarn Green, Malpas SY14 7LJ Easter eggs as prizes for a line or house! Drinks and cakes available at interval. 6pm - 8:30pm

Gresford Artisan Market Gresford Trust Memorial Hall, High Street, Gresford, LL12 8PS Featuring great food and craft producers from around the region. 10:30am - 2pm Free

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Weddings Abroad By DELMAR WORLD in Gresford Over the past couple of years many couples have been disappointed when their muchawaited wedding has been cancelled or rearranged due to COVID restrictions. The knock-on effect of this is that many engaged couples are now having problems in securing the venue of their choice due to the backlog of historic bookings and so they are either having to compromise on their wedding venue or push the date later than they would like. The solution could be to look further afield and consider a wedding abroad: there is a huge choice of destinations and venues to reflect every wedding dream, lifestyle and party size and many offer a personal wedding organiser who will be on hand to make sure everything is in place to create those perfect lifetime memories. At the planning stage, you should consider who you would want to attend. Often we find that couples prefer to have only their immediate family and closest friends at the actual ceremony and they will celebrate with their wider friendship group on their return. But, if you would have a long guest list, larger parties can be accommodated. It is important that your celebration reflects exactly what you want: for instance, do you prefer an adult-only event or do you want to include children? This will determine the type of property that would be suitable.

Would you like to spend the lead-up to your wedding with your group but, perhaps, in a different location for your honeymoon? What sort of atmosphere are you looking for? Boutique/intimate? Sophisticated/luxurious? Fun/casual? Each wedding we organise is different and part of the fun is deciding what you want! There is a huge range of venues, including Chapel, rooftop, over water, pier, garden and so on. Same sex, legal and symbolic ceremonies are also popular along with an array of South Asian wedding packages which extend over a three day period! A package can be put together with a price for the wedding party and then the couple would normally reach out with the proposal to their invitees. Basic wedding packages are often complimentary with the option to enhance the experience if you wish. Value-formoney features highly with quality allinclusive arrangements and group discounts being available to allow your party to beneﬁt from lower prices. For more information visit our website: www.delmarworld.com/weddings

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Gardening Tips and Advice March - Spring Arrives Spring usually arrives by mid-March and the frequent sunny days provide the opportunity for an increasing range of gardening tasks. It's time to get busy preparing seed beds, sowing seed, cutting back winter shrubs and generally tidying up around the garden.

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Protect new spring shoots from slugs.

Plant shallots, onion sets and early potatoes.

Plant summer-ﬂowering bulbs.

Lift and divide overgrown clumps of perennials.

Top dress containers with fresh compost.

Mow the lawn on dry days (if needed).

Cut back Cornus (dogwood) and Salix (willow) grown for colourful winter stems.

Hoe and mulch weeds to keep them under control early.

Start feeding ﬁsh and using the pond fountain; remove pond heaters.

10. Prune bush and climbing roses.

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Over this same period, you can work on your ﬂexibility and balance stretching the tissues that might feel a little stiff to increase your joint ranges and control. Then ﬁnally building your strength so your body is ready for activity. Did you know that you can burn up to 20% more calories by exercising outside? Training on uneven surfaces can improve your balance and the extra vitamin D helps to maintain strong, healthy bones. The key is good preparation. More importantly than anything is to have fun! Exercise releases endorphins that make you feel happy and positive so get out there, enjoy the spring and give your whole body a much-needed boost.

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Why Not Wine? By STEVE CUBLEY As a teenager in the eighties, I was lucky to enjoy camping holidays in France. My father would make full use of his duty-free allowance to bring wine home. He would rack it under the stairs and open a bottle at the weekend and special occasions. Despite the teen stereotype of sticking to beer as a drink of choice, I had started to appreciate wine. Roll on a few years towards the end of the nineties. I went to work in London, at the ill-fated Millennium Dome, now reincarnated as the more successful 02 Arena. It was there I met my wife, Lara. We would often stay with Lara’s father, Jack, who lived in Switzerland and had a keen interest in food and wine. Sure enough I was treated to some great food, matched with wines of immense quality compared to the humble bottles that I had experienced. Jack introduced me to his French wine vintage guidebooks. These selected and reviewed the better wines of the vintage, with prices ranging from ﬁve to 100 Euros! I also learned that every home in the country had to have access to a cold war style nuclear bunker. It turned out that Jack used his space, in the apartment block’s basement, to store wine. When I saw this collection of two or three hundred bottles, something clicked in my head and I began dreaming of my own wine cellar! Over the years my wine hobby grew and moving back to Wrexham, I found a house with

a cellar. Perfect! I planned holidays around vineyard tours, sampling and buying multiple, if not modestly priced, examples from Burgundy, Rhone, Loire and the largest and favourite at the time, Bordeaux. I had become a wine enthusiast, joining tastings and investing in vintage wine for my pension. My Civil Engineering career meant a lot of working away, often causing a strain on family life. After contemplating a position on HS2, I found myself taking redundancy instead. Just before the Pandemic Lockdown I had an idea of opening a wine shop and in between supervising home learning, I spent hours researching this. After all, I was not cut out to be a teacher! There was a lot to do. Alcohol is heavily regulated, I needed training as a Licensee and searched for property, but everything was unsuitable. I had a serious think. Although I’d be limited to online sales, I could store wine at home. I applied for change of use planning permission. Eventually this was granted and the ﬁnal hurdle of Premises License application commenced. Cambrian Wines (online) was almost born, but now I had to build my web site and purchase stock. It was a struggle, but ﬁnally, just before Christmas, I was open for business! By Steve Cubley from Cambrian Wines. www.cambrianwines.com Tel: 07966 342909 info@cambrianwines.com

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SERVES 2

1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red chilli, ﬁnely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp grated ginger 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ground coriander 400g can cherry tomatoes 1-2 tbsp tamarind paste 250g raw king prawns 250g cooked basmati rice Handful of coriander leaves, to serve

METHOD Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 5-8 minutes until light golden. Stir in the chilli, garlic and ginger, and fry for another minute before adding the spices. Tip in the cherry tomatoes, swirl the can out with a splash of water and stir that into the pan as well. Simmer for 5 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the sauce thickens. Stir in the tamarind and prawns, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the prawns are cooked. Serve the curry on top of the rice, with the coriander scattered over.

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Can I Freeze It? Yes You Can! Are you missing a trick when it comes to using your freezer to save money and stop wasting food? Whether taking advantage of reduced supermarket food and special offers, or building up a stockpile, your freezer is a fantastic money saving device. Plus, did you know a full freezer is more economical to run? There are lots of foods that you can put straight in the freezer instead of the fridge, including meat and poultry. Here’s some more examples: Milk: Yes, all milk can be stored in the freezer and defrosted before use. Just make sure it’s still sealed. It should be defrosted fully in the fridge before using. Cheese: Some hard cheeses freeze very well, ﬁrmer types like cheddar, gouda and Swiss cope well with the freezing process. You can freeze in blocks or grate it and freeze in handy portion sizes. Bread: Baked goods like bread, rolls, pittas, bagels and crumpets can all be easily frozen. Most toasters have a defrost function so you can toast baked goods from frozen. Pasta: Fresh pasta is a great option to keep in the freezer. Some pastas won’t have to be defrosted before use either, they’ll defrost once put in boiling water. Fruit and vegetables: Most fruits and vegetables can be frozen except those with a high-water content. Bananas and berries when frozen are great for smoothies and for baking.

Batch cooking: Consider cooking a larger portion at meal times to freeze for a later date. Make sure you freeze the leftovers as soon as possible, once they’ve fully cooled down. With a pen mark clearly the date it was cooked and frozen on the container for later reference. And only defrost or re-heat the meal once. Defrosting food safely Prepping your food properly for freezing is important, but it’s even more important to defrost your food properly. The Food Standards Agency website www.food.gov.uk has everything you need to know about freezing and defrosting food safely, including: • Make sure any warm dishes are cooled before putting them in your freezer. • Place food in an air-tight container or wrap it well in freezer bags or freezer wrap. • If the food has been defrosted it must be cooked before being eaten to be safe. • Once defrosted, food should be consumed immediately.

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Lesley Griffiths MS Member of the Senedd for Wrexham Readers will be aware Wrexham is bidding to become the UK City of Culture 2025 and I am extremely proud to be an ambassador for the bid. For the first time, the UK City of Culture title has opened to non-cities, enabling Wrexham to bid as a County Borough. We are also the only Welsh region to have reached this stage and, if successful, would be the first Welsh region to win the coveted title. In my role as Wrexham’s Member of the Senedd, I am in a fortunate position to witness first-hand the positive work that takes place on a day-to-day basis that helps make Wrexham the standout candidate. The innovative world-leading industries, the wonderful cultural events, the dedicated charities and organisations, the hardworking individuals supporting their communities and the outstanding areas of natural beauty. A number of events are underway helping strengthen and boost the profile of Wrexham’s bid. I invited Wales’ First Minister to open the first ‘Play Conference’ hosted by Wrexham’s leading Children’s Centre, The Venture. Mark Drakeford MS stated Wrexham is the “play capital of the UK” and he is “in awe” of what The Venture has achieved over the past four decades.

will help Wrexham’s bid to be City of Culture. Play ties in with the Capital of Culture bid as both look to create long term opportunities for our younger generation. It encourages ambition, builds conﬁdence and enables children to dream big and reach their full potential. I am pleased the First Minister is backing Wrexham’s City of Culture bid and I will continue to do all I can to support it. Previous winners have shown securing the title can provide greater opportunities, create local jobs and boost investment, and the positivity and pride generated can leave a lasting legacy on our town and region. For now, we await the judges’ decision on whether Wrexham will be part of the ﬁnal shortlist. This is set to be announced later this month when the eight candidates are whittled down to three. The overall winner of UK City of Culture 2025 will be announced in May. If you are a constituent in Wrexham and believe there is an issue I can help you with, please contact me via the details below.

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Sarah Atherton MP Member of Parliament for Wrexham In February, I was honoured to be invited to attend the launch of Wrexham’s City of Culture 2025 bid, which really is something to be excited about. The bid showcases Wrexham’s culture, vibrant economy and industrious heritage and, if successful, has the potential to bring much investment into Wrexham. As such, I support it wholeheartedly! Short-listing for the bid will be completed by March, with the winner announced in May. Alongside this, the UK Government also released their blueprint for levelling up, in which it was announced that Wrexham would be welcoming Ministry of Justice (MoJ) jobs. With HMP Berwyn, the MoJ already has a large footprint in Northeast Wales and I look forward to welcoming more employment opportunities. My healthcare campaign is also continuing. Health and social care staff have done an amazing job throughout the pandemic, but the management of healthcare services in Wrexham is letting residents down. That is why I have called on the Welsh Government to launch an inquiry into the management of healthcare in Wrexham. Alongside this, I am also calling for clinicians to be put back at the centre of the health board’s management and for a walk-in centre to be opened in Wrexham to alleviate pressure on GPs and A&E.

be, if this is an appropriate level of management why have so many Wrexham residents been failed by the system? This month I also welcomed the UK Government’s package, worth £8.6bn, for tackling rising energy costs, which for Welsh households will include a £200 rebate on energy bills. This, alongside other recently announced policies such as the cutting of the Universal Credit taper rate and the increase to the National Living Wage, will ensure households are protected from the worst of the global price rises. Finally, I met with Anna Buckley from the Polish Integration Support Group (PISC) in her ofﬁce in Wrexham and in Parliament. The PISC supports Wrexham’s Polish community, and I was pleased to be able to offer my support to Anna who I know is working tirelessly to give this community the help they need to thrive. If there is anything I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to make contact on sarah.atherton.mp@parliament.uk.

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Active Travel By EssentialsMAG environment contributor ROB RENOUF Let’s start with some good news UK power generation emissions have decreased signiﬁcantly over the last 30 years as we’ve transitioned from coal to renewables. However, those from transport have remained fairly static, meaning it’s now the largest source of UK greenhouse gas emissions. Transport is therefore a critical area to make reductions and a way to achieve this is by increasing active travel. Active travel means journeys by physically active means, so the two main categories are walking and cycling. This may be for an entire journey, or in combination with public transport. Switching more journeys to active travel not only provides a means of reducing emissions, it also has health beneﬁts. This January changes were made to the Highway Code, which aim to encourage active travel by making it safer. These changes include: Hierarchy of road users - responsibility is placed on the users of vehicles that can cause the most harm to reduce the danger they pose to more vulnerable road users. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable, followed by cyclists and horse riders. This isn’t aimed purely at motorists cyclists also need to reduce the risk to pedestrians. Turning into side roads - drivers should give way to pedestrians waiting to cross side roads.

Overtaking cyclists - below 30mph, motorists must leave at least 1.5 metres between their vehicle and cyclists when overtaking; above 30mph they should leave more space. Cycling two abreast - this hopefully puts one popular misconception to bed - cycling two abreast is perfectly legal and can be safer. In order to give a cyclist the required space, overtaking them will normally involve entering the opposite lane; we shouldn’t try to squeeze through when there’s oncoming traffic. So in many situations, whether cyclists are riding single file or two abreast will not determine whether we can overtake safely. Cyclists should show consideration to other road users in situations where riding two abreast does make overtaking safely more difficult. Active travel will generally be the best option for the environment, but even if we’re driving we can still help. How? By driving in a way that makes pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders feel safe and doesn’t discourage active travel. The changes to the highway code are really just formalising courtesy and care for others and hopefully they’ll encourage more of us to choose active travel options. www.gov.uk/guidance/thehighway-code/updates

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Forest Bathing by ZOE LAMBOURNE The last couple of years has shown how beneficial nature can be for our wellbeing. The early days of the first lockdown coincided with a glorious spring. The quieter streets gave us a new appreciation for birdsong during our brief moments outside. The flowers bursting into colourful blooms gave light and hope in the grey of our confined existence. While normality paused, we took pleasure in nature, which continued its unstoppable march into summer. Forest bathing or shinrin-yoku, as known in Japanese, harnesses the principle of using nature to bring about a relaxed state but takes it to another level. Fortunately, this level does not involve taking your favourite bubble bath and a tub to the forest. Shinrin-yoku is about finding a spot within the forest to stop, slow down and allow your senses to take in your surroundings. Listen to the chatter of the birds or the hum of the insects. Hear the rustling of the trees and feel the breeze as it touches your skin. Observe the sights, colours and wildlife. Slow down your breath and inhale the scents around you. This process is essentially a form of mindfulness. It offers a solution to calm the constant internal dialogue by allowing our observation to rest in nature. Advocates of forest bathing have attributed it to improved sleep and reduce stress, anxiety

and rumination. It also offers a chance for a timeout, allowing some perspective and clarity on a problem or decision. Shinrinyoku was promoted in the 1980s by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture to encourage more people to enjoy the forest as an antidote to the frenetic work culture. The forest air may also help strengthen immunity. Forest bathing is growing in popularity, with courses even available. Allowing two hours to get the most out of forest bathing is recommended, but shorter periods can help. The other great thing about getting out into nature is that it renews our appreciation of how important it is to protect our woodland and forests for the future. The UK is fortunate to be blessed with some stunning woodland. Why not take some time to stop, switch off the phone and immerse yourself in a forest bath?

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functional kitchen and a hall than can accommodate up to 100 people. It is a warm and inviting space, suitable for a large range of events – come and take a look! Example events - special family do’s, meetings, lectures, dances, celebrations, sports, exercises, art classes, drama and much, much more! Group classes We would like to hear from individuals that are looking for a venue to provide weekly or monthly sessions or classes. Volunteering We need additional help with the day-today functioning of the hall. If you have time to spare and would like to join us then please get in touch for a chat. The Kenyon Hall is celebrating its 130th birthday To celebrate Kenyon Hall’s 130th birthday we would like to return the exterior of the building to its former glory and your support will enable us to increase the funds we have already set aside for that purpose. If you can help in any way, or would like to book the hall, please get in touch: Marlene Ayling 01978 852938 Jill Hinchliffe 01829 270388

Legal Advice By EssentialsMAG legal advice contributor CAROL McGUIRE the order is made . Setting Aside Court Orders In Matrimonial Proceedings, you will often find reference to a Consent Application. It’s usually in connection with financial issues. We try to encourage clients to resolve what is best for them financially, in moving forward with their lives. We take into account their reasonable needs for example, age; working capacity; children etc. However, no proposals are put forward until we have what is called “disclosure”. Basically, it’s a question of both parties providing us with documentary evidence of their Income: Capital and pension provision. We will also ask our clients if they have any knowledge of their likely inheritance or their spouses entitlements. Whether such is relevant, depends on the age of the parties who are involved and their state of health. We are also conscious that a client or their opponent may intend cohabiting or even marrying. When satisfied with all of this information, proposals are made and, if agreed, those proposals are placed into written form by a Consent Application. This document is sent to the District Judge with a Statement of Information, so that he can see the parties finances and decide if such is fair. If one of the parties is not represented by a Solicitor, then the District Judge may want to talk to them. When satisfied,

Consent Orders are ﬁnal save for two issues. What if an opponent has lied or failed to mention something that is relevant in the Statement of Information? This may result in a Misrepresentation or a New Event. So let us say, your opponent won the lottery, the day before the Consent Order was made and he failed to declare it. This is a misrepresentation and, as a result, you can make an application to the Court to set aside the order that was made and a new hearing will take place. A “New Event” may be something like your Opponent marrying his/her new partner the day after the order is made and the reason he or she hasn’t declared it, is because the person he or she marries is a Millionaire/ess. Hence, once again, an application to set aside can be made . However, it must be emphasised that such application would have to be brought before the Court immediately. Any delay will be detrimental to your case and your application could be struck out with an order for costs against you.

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Should I Tell You? by JILL MANSELL

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A gloriously romantic and completely life-afﬁrming novel. Amber, Lachlan and Raffaele met as teenagers in the Cornish seaside home of kind-hearted foster parents. Years on, the bond between them is unbreakable. But Amber has a secret. She's in love with Lachlan. Is it better to keep him as a friend than to risk losing him for good?

Molly the maid is all alone in the world. A nobody. She’s used to being invisible in her job at the Regency Grand Hotel. But Molly is thrown into the spotlight when she discovers an infamous guest, Mr Black, very dead in his bed. As Molly becomes embroiled in the hunt for the truth she discovers a power she never knew was there.

Milo, Mia and Birdy, are on a countryside holiday when they wander into an enchanted wood. There is a beautiful tree that stands high above the rest. The magic of the Faraway Tree leads them to extraordinary places they discover above it, including the Land of Unicorns. But not every land is so much fun and danger looms!

Beyond Possible by NIMSDAI PURJA What happens when ambition meets limitless imagination? In Beyond Possible Nimsdail Purja reveals how he conquered the world's 14 most dangerous peaks in just six months, breaking several world records in the process. With his elite training, the ex-Gurkha was able to adapt quickly to the lethal conditions, rarely phased by the lung-burning temperatures or brutal winds. Fear became irrelevant as he conquered the most deadly and hostile mountains on the planet.

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01978 801 960 01948 830 223 01978 780 804 01978 710 666 01978 352 055 111 01978 762 030 01978 780 943 0300 085 9666 01978 855 828

HOSPITALS Countess of Chester Wrexham Maelor

01244 365 000 01978 291 100

LEISURE CENTRES Gwyn Evans Northgate Arena Plas Madoc

01978 269 540 01244 380444 01978 821 600

LOCAL FACILITIES 3C Pest Control Adult Social Services Citizens Advice Foodbank - Chester Foodbank - Wrexham Recycling Centre - Chester Recycling Centre - Tattenhall Recycling Centre - Whitchurch Recycling Centre - Wrexham Samaritans

01948 838 111 01978 292 066 0300 330 1178 0151 355 7730 07538 547971 01244 372 764 01829 771 337 0345 678 9007 01978 292 000 116 123

In an EMERGENCY always dial 999 For your local POLICE STATION in a NON EMERGENCY dial 101

LOCAL SERVICES Air Ambulance - Wales Fire & Rescue - North Wales Environment Agency Natural Resources Wales Severn Trent Water Welsh Water

0300 0152 999 01745 535 250 03708 506 506 0300 065 3000 0800 783 4444 0800 052 0130

LIBRARIES Chester Library at Storyhouse Gresford Library Overton Library Wrexham Library

01244 409 113 01978 852 627 01978 710 557 01978 292 090

SCHOOLS & NURSERIES Abbey Gate College Acorns Playgroup Rhosddu Acton Park Primary School Alexandra School All Saints’ Primary School Bangor-on-Dee Childcare Barkers Lane Primary School Bishop Heber High School Borderbrook Primary School Borras Park CP School Darland High School Eyton Primary School Farndon Primary School Garden Village Playgroup Holt Primary School Holt Under 5’s Playgroup Madras Primary School Overton Playgroup Rhosddu School Rhosnesni High School Shocklach Primary School St. Chad’s School St. Mary’s School Overton St. Paul's VA Primary School The King’s School The Maelor School The Queen’s School Wat’s Dyke School Ysgol Bryn Alyn Ysgol Deiniol Primary School Ysgol Plas Coch Ysgol Rhosymedre Ysgol Sant Dunawd

01244 332 077 07516 254623 01978 318 950 01978 315 120 01978 852 342 01978 780 757 01978 357 754 01948 860 571 01948 770 676 01978 346 890 01244 570 588 01978 823 392 01244 981 280 01978 363600 01829 270 021 07496 231 275 01978 710 419 01978 710 688 01978 318 830 01978 340 840 01829 250 285 01948 830 238 01978 710 370 01978 661 556 01244 689 500 01948 830 291 01244 312 078 01978 355 731 01978 720 700 01978 353 760 01978 311 198 01978 812 510 01978 780 757

TRAVEL National Rail Enquiries Traveline

03457 48 49 50 0871 200 22 33

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Capital of Bulgaria (5) Civilians trained as soldiers (7) Polite (5) Unwelcome (8) Tennis stroke (5) Streams of rain (8) Climbed (8) Nursemaid (5) Disease (8) Goodbye (Spanish) (5) Go forward (7) Give a solemn oath (5)

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