Essentials Mag April 2019 Bangor/Holt

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Welcome... to your latest edition of EssentialsMAG The clocks have gone forward marking the start of British Summertime, and the days are getting longer as we say goodbye to winter.

Recently, our garden has been inundated with birds of all shapes and sizes. But would you know what to do if our feathery friends made a nest in a place that was ‘in the way’? In this edition the RSPCA explain the law to us on moving or destroying bird nests.

This month we introduce you to a new regular contributor – local veteran, Lee Eason. Lee has been suffering from PTSD and to aid his recovery he has set himself a goal of running 10 kilometres every day for a year! Over the coming months Lee will encourage us to become more active, eat well and get our running shoes on (for those who are able).

If that all sounds a little too energetic, why not stay home and experiment in the kitchen with our nutritious roast lamb recipe, kindly supplied by Home Instead Senior Care. Perfect for Easter!

All the best, Vicky Heathfield It’s your mag too!

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Let’s have them!

Call us on: 01978 855 459 or email: vicky@essentialsmag.co.uk

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Five Ways to Mental Wellbeing

By EssentialsMAG motivation contributor SASHA KENNEY Mental health issues? You are not alone.

The statistics are shocking. 1 in 4 of us are likely to experience mental health problems each year. According to research, 3 in 4 Britons reported severe amount of stress and 1 in 6 have had suicidal thoughts within the last year. There are over 1 million children aged 5-15 in this country suffering from mental health issues.

Though a taboo subject till recently, it is no surprise that mental wellbeing is now on everybody’s lips. I am pleased to report that many schools and workplaces across the county have started tackling the problem; and if they haven’t yet, they definitely should.

The New Economics Foundation, sets out five actions to improve personal wellbeing.

Building these small actions into your dayto-day life can make a big difference to your “feel good” levels.

Connect. Connect with the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community. Think of these as the cornerstones of your life and invest time in developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day.

Garden. Dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity you enjoy and that suits your level of mobility and fitness.

Take notice. Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the unusual. Notice the changing seasons. Savour the moment, whether you are walking to work, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling.

Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.

Keep learning. Try something new.

Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for that course. Take on a different responsibility at work. Fix a bike. Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food. Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun.

Give. Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone. Smile. Volunteer your time. Join a community group. Look out, as well as in. Seeing yourself, and your happiness, linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and creates connections with the people around you.

Look after yourself and each other.

Be active. Go for a walk or run.

Step outside. Cycle. Play a game.

Source: www.cemind.org

EssentialsMAG motivation contributor is Sasha Kenney, Wellbeing Coach, World Record holder, business owner and Motivational Speaker. sasha@fitphilosophy.co.uk

Yellow Dog UK - Some Dogs Need Space

By JAYDE DAVEY Yellow Dog UK is an international campaign promoting the idea that ‘Some dogs need space’ when out in public. The campaign was launched in 2012 when the founders became increasingly anxious of approaching off lead dogs when out with their ‘Yellow Dogs’.

There could be numerous reasons why a dog needs space, for example: • • • • • •

They could be ill or injured They could be old They might be in season They could be in training The dog could be nervous or anxious The dog could have had previous bad experiences • It might be a new dog or rescue who’s family is getting to know them.

I don’t think that off lead dogs should be allowed to run over to on lead ones just in case, but you can highlight that your dog needs space or would rather be left alone by making them wear something yellow.

Whether it be a yellow harness, collar, lead, vest or even a bandana. The Yellow Dog UK website sells a variety of equipment for you and your dog and even gives out free ribbons that you can tie on your dog lead for people to see.

Being a dog walker, I walk a wide variety of dogs, different breeds of various sizes and there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a dog that would rather not say hello to every dog that it meets.

Different people have different personalities and so do our dogs. One might love charging about the field with all their dog friends whilst this might make another feel incredibly anxious and reactive. And one thing that an anxious dog definitely does not need is another strange dog running over and bombarding it.

I have dogs that need space for loads of different reasons. Some of them are rescues that maybe haven’t had the best start, some have been attacked by off lead dogs previously and so are understandably wary, others are actually incredibly dog friendly but have just had surgery so need to be kept on lead and having calm slow walks. Sometimes it’s not even the approaching dog that is a problem but instead the owner if the dog is nervous of new people.

So please, next time you are out with your dogs please keep in mind that “Some Dogs Need Space.”

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By EssentialsMAG travel contributor Adele Mckeowen at DELMAR WORLD in Gresford

The World’s Most Instagrammable Road Trip Western Australia is possibly one of the continent’s best kept secrets - with breath-taking views around every corner - so, when our Premier Aussie Specialist Adele was invited to experience it, she jumped at the chance.

Our journey starts with an easy flight via Dubai to Perth - the easiest and quickest entry point when visiting Australia - and, even without a stopover, I arrive feeling relatively refreshed! After a great night’s sleep the road trip begins!

First stop Rottnest Island… Rottnest is famous for its smiling Quokkas. These tame marsupials have no predators on the island and are confident and cheeky around visitors: just google Quokka Selfie and you will see how cute they are! A tour of the island by bus or bike will show you its true beauty: be sure to stop for a swim at Pinkies Bay. If you love dolphins, take a trip to Rockingham. A large pod of wild dolphins lives here and you can take a tour to swim with them in a totally wild environment.

Also worth a visit is Penguin Island just a very short ferry ride away.

From Rockingham we drive to Margaret River - around 2.5 hours away - famous for its stunning scenery and vineyards. Take a tour to sample some of the region’s fantastic wines and, of course, stunning food: try the Yarri Restaurant whose cuisine reflects the six seasons of Western Australia’s Nyungar people.

After a couple of days enjoying Margaret River, we head further south through Pemberton - a picturesque timber town with towering Karri forests, visit the historical Gloucester Tree Lookout and take time to enjoy the diverse birdlife of the area.

After an overnight stay in the Karri Valley, we take a leisurely drive through the William Bay National Park: admire the views and take some memorable shots of the Green Pools and Elephant Rock and don’t forget to put them on Instagram!

This area is also famous for its rare and spectacular wild flowers and, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can try the 1,000 kilometre bush walking trail: don’t worry, there are plenty of shelters, picnic areas and campsites along the way!

Next, we head to Albany… Albany is situated 409 km south of Perth and you can step back in time and enjoy its dramatic history, including convict jails, old taverns, whaling ships and settlers’ cottages.

Albany is also a great place to experience the migration of whales from June to early October. Several species can be seen, including Blue Whales, Humpbacks and the Southern White.

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A drive through the Fitzgerald National Park takes us to Esperance - a beach and nature-lovers dream.

This area is one of the world’s best kept secrets: grab a picnic and head to Lucky Bay - Australia’s whitest beach. Enjoy the breath-taking beach drives, coastal walks and take time to visit the magnificent bays and stunning dune landscapes (and, if you’re feeling adventurous, try dune surfing!).

Almost time for home but this area has one last surprise - a scenic flight over stunning Lake Hillier, the world-renowned Bubble Gum Pink lake, backed by white beaches and turquoise waters: it’s no wonder this is one of Instagram’s most viewed lakes.

A short flight back to Perth for our journey home the following day ends this amazing Road Trip - one I will never forget.

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Ian Lucas MP for Wrexham It is now almost 18 years since I left my job running my own legal business and was elected as Wrexham’s Member of Parliament.

It is my duty to represent the interests of my constituents in Parliament, and both listen in Wrexham and be your voice in Westminster.

Anyone who watches the news will be familiar with MPs debating and voting in the House of Commons, but what goes on outside the main Chamber?

I thought it would be useful to explain a little more about my work as an MP, showing how I link the issues facing us all in Wrexham to my role in Westminster.

I am usually on an early train to London Euston on a Monday, preparing for the week ahead. Once in London, I have a diary packed full of various appointments through to Thursday. I know in advance what is to be debated in Parliament, though the timetable is very unpredictable at the moment, and try to make sure I am present for anything relating to Wrexham. Only recently, I raised the closure of our tax office and highlighted how uncertainty over Brexit was causing concerns for local aerospace firms. I have also spoken recently about homelessness and transport infrastructure.

There are, of course, national issues which are debated and require my attendance, Brexit being a prime example, and Prime Minister’s Questions every Wednesday (I’ve asked a few myself recently).

Then there are the parliamentary receptions, which I always try to attend if people from Wrexham are present.

I also sit on cross-party select committees which scrutinise government departments, the most high-profile being the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee. We recently concluded an investigation into the rise of ‘Fake News’, making recommendations to the government based on the evidence we heard.

Fridays are spent back in the constituency, with my mornings usually full of meetings or visits. I receive invites to tour local businesses, large and small. One week I might be at JCB, one of our largest employers, the next I might be dropping into a small start-up. The feedback I hear at both is equally important and informs what I say and do in Westminster.

My afternoons are full of meetings with constituents, helping them with any issues they have. Common complaints relate to benefits and housing and, again, the things I hear about on a Friday are fed back into what I do once I am back in Westminster. I work to hold the Government to account and press for changes where required.

I have met thousands of constituents in my time as MP, formally and informally, and will continue to try to do my best for Wrexham at what is a very complex and difficult time.

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Counselling Advice FAQ: Pet Bereavement

By EssentialsMAG mental health & well-being contributor KIM PATEL QUESTION: Barney has been with me every day for the last 16 years. He has made me laugh and gave me a reason to get up every morning. My beloved dog died over six months ago and I am devastated. My family say I shouldn’t be feeling this way as he was only a dog, and to get another dog to get over it. Is it normal to still feel sad and to miss him?

ANSWER: Barney was a huge part of your life for a very long time, and so it’s therefore not surprising that you are still struggling and missing him. The grief that we feel in death is merely a reflection of the love that we felt in life.

You may be finding his death difficult because he gave your life meaning and purpose, and you had a deep connection/relationship with him. What we feel is what we feel, and there is no right or wrong involved.

How we travel through experiences of bereavement will be different for each individual; however what we do know is that the grief and sorrow that we experience are in some way related to the depth of relationship we had in life. So for example, the death of a distant aunt that you saw maybe 12 times during her lifetime, would not have as big an impact on you as the death of an aunt that you saw every week.

So for me, there is no difference between a grief response for a human or a pet, as it’s about the quality of relationship that you have experienced together. Some individuals will find it useful to keep things in sight such as a water bowl or a lead/collar as this brings comfort. For others seeing those everyday items may just be too painful. There is no right or wrong way to experience grief, and we have moved a long way from the Victorian idea of grief having a timescale of a year and a day… It takes as long as it takes.

In order to move through grief however, counsellors and mindfulness teachers agree that we need to feel the whole myriad of emotions that come with it. This may include and is not limited to: sadness, anger, denial, guilt.

Speaking to a therapist may be useful as they can help you explore all your feelings without judgement.

EssentialsMAG mental health & well-being contributor is Kim Patel from Ebb & Flow Councelling www.counsellinginwrexham.co.uk Tel: 07530 553 983

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EssentialsMAG Tasty Recipe

Roast Lamb with Mint & Cucumber Yoghurt FOR THE STEAK 2 lamb rump steaks – you could use a pork chop or chicken breast here (just adjust the cooking times to suit) 30g butter 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 tsp dried thyme 1 crushed garlic clove (optional) ½ tsp fine sea salt Juice of ½ lemon (optional) MINT YOGHURT SAUCE ¼ cucumber, peeled and finely diced 1 small pot full fat plain or Greek yoghurt 2 large tbsp fresh mint or ½ tbsp dried

SPRING ONION AND CRUSHED POTATO 200g small new potatoes 1 bunch spring onions (or chives) finely sliced 30g butter 70g full-fat plain or Greek yogurt FOR THE BUTTERED PEAS AND CABBAGE ½ a large Savoy cabbage or one small 150g frozen petit pois peas, defrosted 40g butter Salt and pepper

To make the lamb 1. First mix the oil with the thyme, garlic and salt and rub into the lamb steaks.

Make sure the lamb is at room temperature (leave it out of the fridge for half an hour maximum) – whilst the lamb is coming to room temperature, make all the sides and cook the lamb at the end.

2. Whilst you’re making the sides heat the oven to 180°C. Once the sides have been made, put the rump steaks in a baking dish and cook for 15 minutes, or done to your liking.

3. Alternatively, you can take a frying pan and add a drop of oil, heat to a medium to high heat and fry the steaks on each side for two minutes, turn the heat down to medium only, then add the butter basting and turn for four minutes.

4. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.

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To make the potato 1. Bring the potatoes to boil in plenty of water, turn down the heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes approx. Or until cooked.

2. Drain well and put back into the saucepan.

3. Crush with a fork and add the butter, Greek yoghurt and spring onions.

Mix well and season well. Keep warm.

To make the mint and cucumber yoghurt 1. First put the cucumber into a colander over a bowl, sprinkle with the salt and leave for the water to come out, for about 20 minutes. Allow to drain.

2. In a medium bowl add the yoghurt and all the other ingredients, mix.

To make the peas and cabbage 1. Cut the cabbage into slices, put into a saucepan of boiling water, cook for four minutes. Drain well.

2. In the same saucepan add the butter add the peas and cook for a few seconds, now add the cabbage.

3. Add salt and pepper and mix well.

Feel free to make just one of the sides if you are short for time.

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Local Police Advice Keeping North Wales Safe Sleeping Rough The problem Anyone can become homeless, and sleeping rough can be dangerous and can damage your health. The longer someone sleeps rough, the greater the risk that they will become trapped on the streets and vulnerable to becoming a victim of crime, developing drug or alcohol problems, or experiencing problems with their health.

and may require longer term support to help them leave the streets. This can include people who suffer with mental health issues or who cannot access services in the area in which they are rough sleeping. You can still tell StreetLink about these people. Their situation may mean that you do not see a change take place straight away.

How you can help StreetLink is a service that enables the public to alert local authorities in England and Wales about rough sleepers in their area. By telling StreetLink about someone who is sleeping rough, you will help to connect that person to the local services available.

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Some people who appear to be sleeping rough may be engaged in street activities, such as drinking or begging, but in fact have somewhere to stay. They may need a different type of response from local services, and this may mean that you do not see a change straight away.

Common questions Should I ask people about their situation?

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What about people I have seen sleeping rough for a long time?

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How can I find out more?

Visit the StreetLink website for support and advice about rough sleeping.

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If we look back over the last few years perhaps it would have been hard to predict the very big returns seen in the markets for 2016 the year of the Brexit vote. For this year in isolation the FTSE100 index (which is the measure of the largest 100 companies share values listed on the London Stock Exchange) saw a rise of over 14% and many of you will have seen good gains on your investments and pensions whether you were ‘tracking’ a market or having them actively managed.

For 2017 the same market showed a rise of 7.4%. Overall 2 strong years back to back and the better fund managers were I am sure enjoying success on behalf of their clients.

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Of course good investment fund managers earn their reputation by beating the markets rising higher than a market climbing and falling less far when they are in retreat.

So - given that background who would/could have predicted the rise seen since the start of this year of over 7% in that same market at the date we are going to press? In truth nobody with any degree of certainty.

The point is - it’s about being happy with the risk approach you take with any medium/longer term investment, holding your nerve, and accepting that of course markets will fluctuate. It actually does not matter what happens next week or next month - if you only invest for the medium to long term. It’s about putting your money into the market - and leaving it there - whilst making sure you are as tax efficient as you can be.

For last year, the markets were under pressure for sure. Whilst Brexit gets the blame for a lot of things the USA/China ‘trade war’ has undoubtedly had an effect - almost wherever you chose to invest.

Whatever you may be looking to build an investment for (your own pension planning, a fund to boost your income or a legacy for the family) there are an abundance of approaches. We have committed ‘monthly investors’ happy to put the same amount away month in month out. Others will invest in their ISA or pension on the first day of the tax year - come what may.

2018 saw the same market fall in value by over 12% - and after 2 years of ‘blue sky’ the year really was about defending values (and the sizeable gains seen in the previous 2 years).

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Of course markets will rise AND fall - and many, many factors will influence them.

Which leads us in to 2018.

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Local Coffee Shop/Bistro Wins Prestigious Cycling Award In the picturesque village of Holt you will find Cleopatra’s Coffee shop and Bistro.

An awesomely quirky establishment, as described by customers. Owner operated with a small team of loyal staff Cleopatra’s has managed to win the hearts of many cyclists around the UK and were chosen as ‘Cycling Cafe of Cheshire and North Wales’

by Cycling UK. The award was handed to Philippe, Helen and the staff of Cleopatra’s

by Chairman of Cycling UK, Mike Cross as well as the Mayor of Wrexham, Andy Williams. An award that is truly worthy to such a dedicated and hard working establishment.

When Cleopatra’s opened their doors just under four years ago, Philippe Kalkwarf and his wife Helen Done had no idea that they would become a cycling cafe by day and a quaint Bistro by night. Speaking of their winning formula, Philippe says “we know what cyclists want from an establishment and have worked hard with our dedicated staff to ensure that when our valued cyclists come through our door our exceptional service, value for money home cooked meals and friendly staff are ready to meet them”.

But cyclists are not the only ones who get to enjoy the unique dining experience.

They have customers who travel far and wide to enjoy the hospitality of the staff.

“It’s important for us to get to know our customers” says Helen, “and we make every effort to make each of our customers feel at home and very welcome”.

The coffee shop by day to Bistro by night is a magical transformation. With candle lit

tables it is cosy and relaxed, yet elegant to enjoy an evening meal. Philippe, who is the head chef at Cleopatra’s with a South African and Greek heritage, is able to showcase the amazing flavours from Africa and the Mediterranean. He is always looking for new and exciting products, and his menu reflects his passion for food. All meals are freshly prepared to order and a large variety of his ingredients are sourced locally with a small handful of specialist ingredients imported directly from South Africa and Greece, to bring in those unique flavours to his dishes Philippe and Helen say they are very fortunate to have a fantastic staff compliment. “With this dynamic team we work well together to offer a dining experience that is hard to beat, Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or supper. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our loyal customers and cycling friends, for nominating us for this award and look forward to seeing you all very soon. We also thank our staff for offering you, our customers, the exceptional service that they do”.

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By EssentialsMAG fitness contributor LEE EASON Lee Eason is a local veteran suffering from PTSD. He has set himself the challenge of running 10 kilometers every day for a year - a target of 3,650 kilometers in 2019!

It’s that time of the year when the weather starts to show some signs of forgiving. So what a great time to start planning some goals for the next few months.

For me, it’s been a battle with the elements from the start of 2019 since committing to running every day. So what can I suggest from what I have encountered and found important for the ease of exercising and reducing any additional risks of injury?

First of all, if you are getting outside or even to a gym make sure your footwear is correct for your activities, especially for running and walking. A gait analysis at a running shop will help you with the correct footwear choice to reduce risk of injuries like plantar fasciitis, shin splints or even a small blister can give you a problem that can stop you in your tracks.

Setting yourself a plan on a weekly basis can be a great way to keep track and not put too much pressure on yourself. If you plan, let’s say, to train three days a week then you have a good chance throughout the week to achieve your goal.

Investing in an activity tracker can not only help motivate you, but various apps and companies offer prizes for hitting your targets daily or weekly.

Listen to your body If you are new to running and want to start

getting outside, I cannot stress how important it is to start at a pace that is comfortable for you. There are great ways to start, and a very popular plan is ‘Couch to 5K’ (use a search engine NHS 5K plan).

This will give you a structured weekly plan to get you up to 5 kilometers.

What you put in is what you get back.

You can spend a lot of time exercising, training, but the most important part can let you down. It may not be that you aren’t working hard enough, it can be solely down to a lack of the right nutrition... too many calories in, to what has been burned?

At the moment my time is limited, but I have found a great way to get my five-aday fruit and vegetables via juice. I can recommend an all natural and local juice company B.fresh (www.b-fresh.co.uk).

They offer a wide variety of juices and smoothies with no added sugar, which means I know I am hitting my daily target on the go.

“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does.

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Any questions advice or queries please do not hesitate to ask - I’m always here to help.

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22nd April - Come and Celebrate Tŷ Pawb’s First Birthday!

Can you believe it’s been a year already?

Last April, Dydd Llun Pawb (Everybody’s Monday) saw thousands of people celebrating the grand opening of Tŷ Pawb with a packed day of family-friendly fun. So we thought it would be fitting to celebrate our first birthday in similar fashion!

Introducing ‘Dydd Llun 2’ Dydd Llun 2 will take place on Easter Monday 22 April and will be a FREE all-day event featuring live performances, music and entertainment with family activities, arts and crafts for all ages. Our unique shops, food stalls and bar will be open and it will also be the very last day you can see our two stunning exhibitions – Uptwist Downtiwst and Julie Cope’s Grand Tour: The Story of a Life by Grayson Perry.

During the day we’ll also be officially unveiling the new artwork for Wal Pawb, the revolving wall in our market hall which has been designed by artist Kevin Hunt.

Lead Member for People – Communities, Partnerships Public Protection and Community Safety, Cllr Hugh Jones, said: “Daytime community events are where Tŷ Pawb really comes into it’s own. There’s no place quite like it for bringing people together for live entertainment, arts. great food, shops and fun for all the family. Tŷ Pawb has grown from strength to strength over it’s first year and this promises to be a fantastic free event with something for everyone and a very fitting celebration to celebrate a wonderful achievement for the town.”

Tŷ Pawb is a cultural community resource, bringing together arts and markets within the same footprint. This coexistence celebrates the significance of markets within Wrexham’s cultural heritage and identity. We offer a new space for dialogue around subjects including social and civic issues, the environment, health, cultural identity, sustainability and education.We present a contemporary programme of welcoming and inclusive exhibitions, socially engaged projects and live performance. The programme emphasises skills and craft, working with emerging and established artists from all backgrounds.

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Tallarn Green Methodist Church Easter Services Good Friday at 7pm led by Rev.R.Weir, followed by hot cross buns.

Easter Sunday at 10.45am led by Rev. Edna Perry with Holy Communion.

Worthenbury W.I. Invite you to their meeting on Tuesday 9th April when Glynys Roberts will give tips on gardening.

Wednesday 17th April 2 -4pm Craft Day - pebble painting, this is an open community event. No charge!

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Maelor Music Society CUILLIN SOUND Sunday 28th April 2019 at 2.30pm OVERTON VILLAGE HALL Tickets on the door ÂŁ10pp Children free Call 01978 710486 for further details

Overton on Dee Cricket Club With the season fast approaching we will soon be working on the ground, wicket and the pavilion at the Recreation Ground on Wrexham Road in Overton. Anyone who feels they could help us out in any capacity, maybe on our ground, the tea rota or, even better, as a player, would be made most welcome.

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