Essentials Mag July 2019 Bangor/Holt

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Welcome... to your latest edition of EssentialsMAG Here at EssentialsMAG we produce three magazines every month which are delivered by hand to 13,600 homes and businesses by our trusty team of 56 distributors. Most members of our delivery team are young people, and for the majority this is their first ever paid work. Come rain or shine they pound the streets making sure our readers receive their magazines on time, helping the cogs of EssentialsMAG to run smoothly.

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Managing Wellbeing in Your Team

By EssentialsMAG motivation contributor SASHA KENNEY Workplace wellbeing has been a hot subject over the last few years, not only because there is growing recognition of individual wellbeing, but also because it has been clearly linked to higher productivity and financial gains. Managers are the key to the wellbeing of the organisation and although most are aware of it’s importance, the majority never had any formal training when it comes to managing wellbeing in their team. Here are four simple steps that you can start implementing today.

Keep communication channels open Setting time aside to talk to your staff and sort things out before they get out of hand is of utmost importance. Communicate with your staff regularly. Ask questions and listen non-judgementally. Here are a few ways to improve your approachability: • Open door policy • Regular team meetings • Schedule regular one-to-one meetings Signpost You don’t need to be a wellbeing expert or a psychiatrist to be a good manager; as long as you know where to point your team member for further support. There are many charities dealing with mental wellbeing and most companies offer a lot of support too; either through Occupational Health, Human Resources, Employee assistance programmes or connections to local facilities.

Encourage staff to be active and healthy While “Fruit Fridays” are a good gesture, just eating apples will not improve your wellbeing. There are three pillars to wellbeing: • Mental; building resilience • Physical; being active, eating and sleeping well • Social; building meaningful relationships and having a good life-work balance Set a good example The saying “do as I say not as I do”, doesn’t go very far. If you expect your team members to be well, you need to lead by example. If you are sending your emails out at midnight, the individuals will feel the pressure of doing the same. If you eat your lunch behind the desk, members of your team are likely to feel they should do the same. So lead by example. Adopt a healthy lifestyle; be active, eat well and nurture relationships.

Everybody has a potential to be a good manager, but we do need to learn to look after our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of our team members.

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

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Viv Lavis Jones Bangor-on-Dee History Friendly Societies Friendly Societies were first formed in the 17th century but their heyday was in the in the Victorian and Edwardian period. They were a benefit club for the workingman to provide him with a source of money in times of hardship if he could not work due to sickness or ill health. They provided free access to a doctor and paid out a lump sum in the event of the death of a member.

Some local societies were autonomous and did not owe allegiance to a national society although they all had to comply with an act of 1793 and be registered with the Quarter Sessions Clerk of the Peace. Tontine societies were similar. Many of the larger societies were affiliated to national organisations such as the Ancient Order of Foresters, the Loyal Order of Shepherds, and the Independent Order of Oddfellows - so named because their members came from an assortment of odd trades.

According to the Wrexham Advertiser in 1858 there had been a club established in Bangor in 1763 that had lapsed and was being reinstated. The article said ‘There are 170 members with a total in property and funds of over £1000. A Committee met at the New Inn in Bangor on 31st December last when it was unanimously resolved to augment the payments to sick members and pensioners. The former from 6s per week to 8s per week and the latter will be raised from 1s 6d per week to 4s per week. Contributors pay 4d per week.'

Societies appointed officers and a club medical officer and held their meetings in various inns. Dr Samuel Edwards Jones of Bangor was medical officer to several societies such as the Victoria Lodge of the Order of Oddfellows and the Dee Lodge of the Order of Shepherds. Griffith Jones of School House, Bangor was the secretary for both lodges.

The highlight of the year was the annual dinner to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the society. Shooting galleries and stalls would be set up in the village doing a roaring trade throughout the day. At about 11 am members formed a procession and paraded through the streets with banners flying led by a band and calling on the homes of members rattling collection tins. Everyone would then proceed to the parish church for divine service. This would be followed by a dinner at an inn with toasts and speeches often followed by dancing.

Some societies held sports festivals as in July 1899 when the Tum O'Dee lodge of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds marked their anniversary with a sports day after the church service. The Kiln Inn, Cross Lanes formed the Kiln Benefit Society in 1901 with Mr & Mrs Brookfield providing a supper on the first anniversary at which Dr Edwards Jones, their medical officer, presided. Some of the societies still exist at a national level today but many of the local branches have not survived.

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Where to Start With Apps

By EssentialsMAG tech contributor DAVID HUGHES It’s only in the last ten years or so that the term ‘apps’ has entered our vernacular. Before the smartphone revolution of the late noughties, an app was known better as software and it came on a disk, distributed in boxes via actual shops, which you then had to install on your computer.

Well, no longer. It’s now more true than ever that (to quote the Apple advert of 2009): “There’s an app for that!” With around 1.8 million apps in the App Store for iOS and over two million in the Google Play Store for Android, a whole new world of digital experiences are just a tap (and perhaps a few pounds) away. But with all this choice comes a new issue.

The app stores are a little overwhelming, even with their clever algorithms pointing you to the most popular, most downloaded, or even ‘highest grossing’ in a certain category.

So where do you start? The best place to start is in the real world. With the exception of the gaming category, apps are primarily designed to support us in our day-to-day lives; to make things easier. So start by identifying something that you find problematic or time consuming.

For example: You might want to take electronic files with you, without having to use a USB drive or memory stick. There are a few applications that can help with this. My favourite is Dropbox (www.dropbox.com). This is not just an app, but an online service that allows you to keep your files synchronised across multiple devices - your computer, tablet and phone - meaning you always have access to them. No external drive required. A more everyday example might be remembering tasks or to-dos. Phones tend to include a built-in reminders app, but they can be quite basic. The app stores have a huge number to choose from. Evernote (www.evernote.com) is a particular favourite of mine, with its combination of to-do list functionality and longer note taking.

So how do you actually find these apps? You can certainly use the app stores themselves, and they are getting better at serving up relevant results, but I still find the best place to start is the internet. A Google search like “The best apps for…” will return articles from tech journalists and real users, who have done the hard work for you in testing the apps, finding their strengths and weaknesses, and providing clear guidance on their particular uses.

And if you’re struggling to find that perfect app, get in touch via email hello@davidhughes.co or Twitter (@davidhughesco): I’d be happy to help!

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By EssentialsMAG travel contributor ANN ANGLESEA at DELMAR WORLD in Gresford

Bear Watching in Canada Last year, I visited Knight Inlet in Glendale Cove - a remote floating lodge 80 km north of Campbell River, British Columbia, accessible by boat or floatplane. The purpose of my visit was to see Grizzly Bears in their natural habitat. This is what I discovered...

I was lucky enough to be sat with the pilot on the 10 seater floatplane which is where my adventure began. This incredibly scenic, floatplane flight took 30 minutes from Campbell River to Glendale Cove and was breathtakingly wonderful! We landed on the crystal clear waters and chugged our way to be greeted by a couple of the friendly staff at the lodge.

After a quick familiarisation tour and a delicious lunch, we were kitted out in suitable attire and I was soon off on a small boat with Marie, our bear expert and two other eager passengers, all of us excited in anticipation of what we might see on our first journey through the crystal glacier-fed waters of the Inlet. Within minutes, two young male bears were playing in the grass around 200 metres away which we viewed through binoculars for closer observation.

I was fascinated. Further on, we saw seals who popped their heads up at the side of the boat.

As we continued along the estuary, there in front of us was a bear was swimming in the water - her cub was on the shore! Mum was trying to entice her cub into the water to catch salmon, but the cub appeared to not want to get her feet wet! It was truly mindblowing and the bear appeared not to notice we were there.

The following day we viewed bears from platforms well-positioned over the river and again, it was a wonderful experience.

Two young males jostled in the water for an hour or so. A female bear swam with her two cubs and caught salmon with her paws. A bald Eagle fed on the leftovers.

In addition to bear viewing, I took an early morning single kayak with an instructor and saw seals, otters, bald eagles. This was a new experience for me – the majestic scenery felt incredibly special. I also managed to fit in a hike through the Great Bear Rainforest , with a knowledgeable guide – that too was fabulous.

The lodge provided delicious food and wine, a friendly atmosphere as well as comfortable en-suite accommodation.

When to go?

This was an incredible experience and I can definitely recommend visiting in September/October when the Salmon are plentiful and the bears are in the river.

However, the season runs from late May to mid-October and each season has different attractions - Early season, seals, sea lions, porpoises, dolphins and the occasional Minke whale will travel through the Inlet.

In the summer, Orca (killer) Whales are plentiful and in September, the Humpback

“MUM WAS TRYING TO ENTICE HER CUB INTO THE WATER TO CATCH SALMON”

Whales are making their way from Alaska to Hawaii.

It also depends what else you would like to do whilst you are in Canada because the Rocky Mountaineer Train which runs up to the Rockies from Vancouver is a spectacular trip and an Alaska Cruise option is a popular add-on. In fact, the bear-watching trip will represent a portion of your itinerary and whilst a bit pricey, is definitely worth it.

How much?

My package was £1460 per person based on a twin share accommodation and included a two night package at Knight Inlet, a pre-night in Campbell River (so three nights in total), floatplane flight transfers.

All meals at the lodge, wine with dinner, all activities such as boat ride, bear & whale-watching, kayaking as well as an interpretive guide throughout. As this does not include flights to Canada it can be combined with a stay in Vancouver or part of a longer itinerary.

Delmar World are leading travel experts in Worldwide tailor-made holidays & cruises. For details contact: Tel: 0845 504 0054, www.delmarworld.com 54-56 Chester Road, Gresford, Wrexham LL12 8NE Ann and Anita are both multi award-winning Canada Specialists

Time Difference: -8 hours Currency: Canadian Dollars Flying Time: 10 hours Top Tips: If a lodge experience blows your budget, visit Tofino on Vancouver Island where you can take bear (Black Bear not Grizzlies) and whale watching trips excursions from the town.

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Take gloves and a hat as the boat trips can be chilly.

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How to Reduce Anxiety

By EssentialsMAG relationships contributor CAT WILLIAMS Although anxious feelings are very common, I believe everyone can be helped to control and reduce anxiety so that we can feel in control and be at our best.

Anxiety is useful. Just like a smoke alarm is triggered by smoke, in the same way our brain sends out a ‘stress response’ i.e. anxiety, towards anything that may or may not be a ‘threat’. Anxiety is useful as long as we don’t let it take control.

Our brain can be over-sensitive. A smoke alarm can be triggered by someone just burning the toast, and similarly, if we have a bad experience anxiety will be triggered by a similar situation happening again, even though this new situation is different and probably nothing to worry about at all.

We can take control. When our ‘fight or flight’ instinct takes over we ‘can’t think straight’, so we sometimes think unhelpful thoughts e.g. “I can’t cope with this” or do unhelpful things that might make us feel worse in the long run. The good news is that just like a smoke alarm can be reset, so can our brains, we can learn to stay calm.

We can always find ways to cope. The question our body is really asking when we feel anxious is “can I cope with this?”

I believe the answer is always “yes” because we can always seek support from trusted people, and also, most fears are ‘F.E.A.R.’ (False Evidence Appearing Real),

so 99.9% of the time they don’t actually happen, or even if they do we can cope with them just fine.

Strategies for staying calm. Here are my favourite strategies for keeping calm: (please message me if you would like further information).

• ‘Square’ Breathing Technique.

• Emotional Freedom Technique. (‘Tapping’) • Speaking like a best friend to ourselves, and not a worst enemy. e.g. say: “I can do this” “I only need to do my best” “It’s okay to say how I feel” “Everything’s going to be okay.”

• Making a list of everything we are grateful for helps to keep worries in perspective.

• Making a list of things that bring us the three P’s of happiness - Pleasure, Purpose and Peace. For example: Singing; Walking; Helping someone else; Listening to music; Playing with a pet; Talking to a friend; Dancing; Baking; Doing a favourite hobby; Reading; Playing a game; Laughing.

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Restaurant Review Oscar’s Brasserie

By EssentialsMAG food critic SALLY ANGLESEA Restaurant: Oscar’s Brasserie at Rossett Hall Hotel Address: Chester Road, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0DE Contact: Tel: 01244 571000 / www.rossetthallhotel.co.uk Cost for three course meal, for two people, without drinks: £55 - £65 My relationship with hotel restaurants is very similar to many people’s expectations around first dates - I’ll give them a go but will be fully prepared to leave dissatisfied or in the worst-case scenario, through the toilet window.

With this in mind, I walked into Oscar’s Brasserie, Rossett Hall, somewhat trepidatiously… will the menu be underwhelming and overpriced? Will the carpet be stained with remnants of this morning’s breakfast service? Will the toilet window be big enough for me to crawl out of? Before I had a chance to even consider measuring up the double glazing, I was warmly greeted by our waiter, Ethan. He was friendly, welcoming, and his endless knowledge of the restaurant’s gin and tonic selection bordered on inspiring. I tried to catch him out with an elderflower curve ball but alas, he caught it and threw it right back to me, with a slice of lemon.

The design of the restaurant is two-fold; pastel shades of green and blue calm and soothe the senses, whilst quirkily patterned, mis-matched chairs ignite and delight them. Think ‘Alice In Wonderland’…but less shish-smoking caterpillars, more retired Mad Hatter who now fondly holds on to memories of madness through his wacky taste in furniture. That sort of vibe.

From culinary classics to more innovative wonders, the menu at Oscar’s is diverse and delectable - any restaurant that offers chunks of beef fillet with toasted ciabatta as a starter immediately holds a special place in my heart. I was delighted to be dining with not one but TWO glorious friends of mine, Fiona and John, which means I have three extra courses to sumptuously recollect this month. So, without further waffle…

Stilton Croquette. Two words I now forever want to see joined in matrimony. Opposites most certainly attracted in this satisfying dish of contrasts: a crispy breadcrumb coating concealed a soft, creamy centre; rich and tangy with just the right amount of blue cheese. Sweet bites of fragrant saffron-poached pear cut through the saltiness and complemented the earthy edge of sweet potato pureé perfectly. Flavours of stem ginger in the dressing were lacking but I admire this intuitive flavour pairing and can imagine the spicy warmth working very well with the rest of the dish. John made a wise choice with this refined yet hearty starter – although given the fact that I ‘had to’ keep trying it, he may disagree.

Fiona opted for Smoked Salmon, which proved to be a rather delightful twist on the canapé classic. A large yet light and airy, homemade blini formed the flawless foundation of this elegant appetiser. Curls of sliced smoked salmon lacked in wild, orange vibrancy but made up for their

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ATMOSPHERE: 7/10

pale complexion through the subtle, smoky flavour they delivered. Slightly sharp lip-smackings of pickled shallot worked very well amidst an otherwise delicate gathering of delights, whilst fried bites of beautiful lotus root contributed a satisfying crunch.

Having eaten the majority of my friends’ starters (don’t hate the player, hate the game), I proceeded to dig in to my Pork Belly. Just as this cut of pork should be; the meat was moist and the fat was crisp. Celeriac remoulade lacked seasoning, but its crunch and creaminess cut through the soft, smoky black pudding beautifully.

Despite its predictability, the addition of apple pureé was an essential component; introducing a welcome sweetness to an otherwise salty and savoury dish.

For main course and dessert deets, featuring pomegranate revelations, cauliflower contemplations and sticky toffee celebrations, visit essentialsmag.co.uk to read the full review…

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EssentialsMAG Tasty Recipe

Loin of Pork with Caramelised Apple SERVES 1

INGREDIENTS 8 oz Pork Loin

1 Teaspoon Sugar

2 Sage Leaves

3 Tablespoons of Butter

2-3 Potatoes

150ml Cider

50g Spring Cabbage

50ml Cream

3 slices of Braeburn Apple

Salt and Pepper to season

100ml Whole Milk

METHOD Preheat the oven to 180°c Heat the frying pan until hot, add the seasoned Pork to the pan and fry until nice and brown both sides. Add some of the Butter and Sage leaves to the pan and put in the oven for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile peel the Potatoes, cut into pieces and boil in salty water until tender.

Then drain the water away and mash with the Butter and the Milk until you have a smooth consistency (you can add additional Butter if you like).

For the caramelised Apple add a bit of Butter in a pan, then add the Sugar, leave to form a bit of Caramel then add the Apple slices. Fry the Apple slices for around a minute each side until golden.

Sauté the Cabbage in a pan with some butter for a few seconds, add a splash of cider and cook for one minute.

Remove the Pork from the oven and let it rest. To create the sauce (using the same pan that you used to cook the Pork) deglaze the pan with the Cider. Add the cream into the pan and reduce to intensify the flavour and make the sauce.

Spoon the Mash into the middle of your plate and top with the sautéed Cabbage.

Then, cut the Pork into 3 slices, alternate the slices of Apple and Pork on top of the Cabbage. Drizzle on the Cider Cream sauce and serve.

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What Can I do About the Climate Emergency?

By EssentialsMAG environment contributor ROB RENOUF In recent months we’ve had plenty of news about climate change, plastic pollution and loss of biodiversity. In May the UK Parliament followed Wales in declaring a climate emergency.

If you’re concerned, you’re not alone - in a recent poll, 87% of people said climate change was an important issue. However, whilst wanting to do something, many were unsure about how they could help. Finding out what’s going on locally or what we can do as individuals isn’t always easy, so I’m going to see if I can assist. In future editions I’ll focus on specific issues, but I’m going to start with a couple of general points.

Every little helps - in the face of such massive problems it can feel like anything we do is just a gesture that doesn’t begin to scratch the surface. I’d argue against this - picture a set of balance scales with the problem on one side and the solution on the other - every positive action adds a little weight to the solution side. The scales might not move yet, but if we keep adding to the solution side, then eventually they’ll tip. If individual actions had no impact, we wouldn’t be in the situation we’re in.

Here’s an example - if each of the 13,600 homes that get EssentialsMAG eliminated just one item of plastic waste per week, then in a year that would total over 700,000 items. I don’t think I’m sticking my neck out too far in suggesting we could do that pretty easily, and if we managed five items a week per household that would be 3.5 million between us! Whilst this alone won’t solve the climate crisis, it illustrates how small actions quickly add up.

It’s not a competition - it would probably come as no surprise to learn that Mo Farah can run faster than me. The flipside is that I’ve probably got more chance of knocking ten seconds off my personal best for a mile than he does. Not being very green at present may offer greater opportunity to make positive changes. We’re all starting from different positions and factors like our age, health and occupation combine with lifestyle choices to produce our environmental impact.

Some people will find particular changes easier to make than others, but there are many different ways EssentialsMAG environment in which we can all make a positive contributor is Rob Renouf contribution. robsrenouf@gmail.com

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HIIT The Right Workout!

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!

One thing we all lack in this day and age is usually time! This can be the one main reason we use to not train today... “I just cannot find the time today to go to the gym/get out and go for a run, I am too busy!” Well let me introduce to you to a workout called HIIT, which stands for High Intensity Interval Training.

What is the Benefit of Hiit?

• One study compared the calories burned during 30 minutes each of HIIT, weight training, running and biking. The researchers found that HIIT burned 25–30% more calories than the other forms of exercise.

• It can reduce blood pressure.

• It gives you the confidence you never knew you needed. It makes you stronger and fitter than ever before.

How Long Does a Hiit Take?

• Typically, a HIIT workout will range from 10 to 30 minutes in duration.

• Despite how short the workout is, it can produce health benefits similar to twice as much moderate-intensity exercise.

There are various good routines out there.

Search YouTube by typing in ‘HIIT for beginners’. A good example of a typical workout to start with would be: All exercises to be performed three times, working on a 40 second workout and a 20 second rest:

1. Bodyweight squats.

2. Abdominal crunches.

3. Press ups either full or go on your knees and perform.

4. Running on the spot (knees parallel).

5. Mountain climbers.

You are not restricted to anything when it comes to HIIT, as the above workout shows, no weights or equipment is needed.

You can look at using the HIIT is in so many ways it really is a great way to make most of your time if you are finding it hard to get to the gym or get out.

Take A Little Test If you want to give HIIT a go, before you try it. Take a picture (just for you). Carry out HIIT workouts as you see fit, whether three times or five times a week for four weeks then take another picture and compare.

I don’t believe in weighing yourself as that will not give a true representation due to body/fat mass etc.

Any questions/tips or new exercise advice I am happy to help.

“We generate fears while we sit.

We overcome them by action.”

EssentialsMAG fitness contributor is Lee Eason leeeason@hotmail.co.uk

Counselling Advice FAQ: Depression

By EssentialsMAG mental health & well-being contributor KIM PATEL QUESTION: My doctor has diagnosed me with depression and wants to start me on anti-depressants, but I’m not sure whether I want to take tablets. Please can you help?

ANSWER: Scientists are not entirely sure on the causes of depression. Some believe that brain chemical imbalances lead to depression. We also know that experiences can contribute to the likelihood of a person developing depression, such as adverse childhood experiences, bullying, stress and anxiety, or as a reaction to a long-term health problem.

Whether you choose to take anti-depressant medication, or not, is entirely your choice.

Most GPs would agree that taking anti-depressant medication would be treating the symptoms and not getting to the cause of the depression/low mood. Best practice therefore is to recommend talking therapy as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with medication.

It is not uncommon to experience a wide range of side-effects when you start taking anti-depressants as it takes time for the drug to reach a therapeutic level in your blood.

You may be on them for six months (as a minimum), and anti-depressants should not be suddenly stopped due to potential side-effects. Indeed, with your GP reducing your dose over time you are also likely to experience side-effects. Always talk to your doctor before stopping your medication, and about any side-effects you are experiencing. Side-effects may include loss of libido (sex drive), suicidal thoughts, panic and anxiety, insomnia, dry mouth or constipation. Side-effects which are common to your antidepressant will be listed in the patient information leaflet with your medication. Since alcohol is a depressant substance, drinking alcohol whilst taking anti-depressants is not advised due to a worsening of the depression and increasing some side-effects.

Just as there are several types of antidepressant, there are different types of counselling/talking therapy. One type of talking therapy is not superior to another. Just as you may need to try several anti-depressants to find a good fit, you may need to meet several counsellors. Talking therapy helps you learn how to manage your symptoms, prevent relapse and understand your condition more fully. Mindfulness has a growing evidence base for preventing relapse in depression. You are not alone, and there are many lifestyle measures (e.g. exercise) that can make a significant everyday difference guiding you towards recovery.

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

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Getting off the mark How much pension income you need in retirement will be determined by a number of factors, including your health, your living expenses and your desired lifestyle.

Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. However, as stated in June 2018 by the Office for National Statistics, the average earnings in the UK are £28,028 per annum; so a pension income of around £20,000 may be on average the minimum requirement.

Therefore, even if you qualify for the full single-tier State Pension of £8,546 a year, you would be looking to find at least £12,000 a year from your other pensions. Achieving this, however, can be very challenging for those on low incomes, or those with unpredictable earnings – but especially for those who delay saving.

Assuming that the fund would be used to purchase an annuity, someone in their mid-20s who starts saving into a defined contribution (money purchase) pension today would need to save around £250 a month to achieve an income of £12,000 by the time they reach State Pension age. Someone who delays until their mid-30s would need to put away £420 a month; and a 45-year-old who hasn’t started a pension would need to start saving around £850 a month.**

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Playing catch-up The power of compound returns, or gains on gains, means that 10 or 20 years can make a big difference. However, you should never think that it’s too late to start saving, or that you can’t catch up. There are significant opportunities to make up lost ground if you have the available means and allowances.

You can put as much as you want into your defined contribution pension, but you’ll only get tax relief on pension contributions up to £40,000 each year, or 100% of your earnings if lower. Pension providers generally claim tax relief for you (called ‘relief at source’) at a rate of 20% and add it to your pension pot, which actually creates a 25% uplift in the sum; therefore £80 becomes £100. Higher rate taxpayers can claim an extra 20% via their annual tax return; a £40,000 contribution could effectively cost a higher rate taxpayer just £24,000.

In any case, the fact remains that the best way to secure a comfortable retirement is to save as much as possible as early as possible in your working life, and take financial advice.

The longer you delay saving, the harder it will be to build the kind of fund that will see you through retirement. * ‘Regrets? They’ve got a few – but pensioners are happy in retirement’, Prudential, April 2016 ** Aegon.co.uk, accessed 20 March 2017; the example is based on a male who pays basic rate Income Tax, buying a single life, level annuity, and where pension contributions are invested in a default equity and bond lifestyle fund.

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Groundwork North Wales works alongside local communities, public bodies, private companies and other voluntary sector organisations to support communities in need. Delivering projects across North Wales creating better neighbourhoods, building skills and job projects and helping people to live and work in a greener way.

Based in Tanyfron, Wrexham Groundwork North Wales have various projects running across Wrexham and North Wales.

Recently taking over the running of the café now called ‘Caffi Cyfle’ and event space ‘Venue in the Park’ at Alyn Waters. The aim of the café is to support the lives of individuals with all abilities through the in-house work and volunteering programme. The café creates delicious dished using fresh, sustainable sourced local ingredients.

Groundwork North Wales will be hosting various children’s activities over the summer holidays at Venue in the Park as well some great craft workshops and social events please look out for details.

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery, Groundwork North Wales have re-opened Minera Lead Mines near Wrexham, an exciting visitor attraction and outdoor events space. The visitors centre is open every weekend, with free parking and toilet facilities, it’s a great place to visit and explore. An exciting programme of activities for all ages and abilities will be run during the summer school holidays.

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Beckwith & Fuller Events -Exciting and Unique Entertainers What is Beckwith and Fuller Events?

Anthony: We are an entertainment provider based in Pen-y-Ffordd. We provide entertainment for all kinds of events from small private parties to full stage productions for large corporate events.

Karl: And of course we do our own productions such as our cabaret nights.

So Why Beckwith and Fuller and not Beckwith and Jones?

Karl: My stage name is Billy Fuller which is derived from my two grandads names.

Billy is the family name on my Dads side and Fuller the surname of my mums side.

How did it all start?

Anthony: For me 17 years ago when I finished my school age 16 and ran away and joined a travelling circus. Over the years I have done it all from clown to management.

Karl: I met Anthony just after finishing Glyndwr university four years ago and joined the circus after learning how to eat and breath fire.

Have you ever injured yourself?

Karl: There's been a few minor injuries, the odd blister and burn but nothing that ever needs hospital and mostly while we were still learning in the early days.

Anthony: Funny enough though nobody will give us life insurance.

So Fire eating is pretty daring do you do other dangerous stuff?

Anthony: We specialise in it such as Knife throwing and Climbing a ladder of samurai swords barefoot.

Karl: And of course we have our world famous whip cracking routine where I can remove a cocktail umbrella from Anthony's teeth with a 6ft bullwhip travelling over 900mph.

Over 900mph that is super fast, is that really how fast it goes?

Karl: Absolutely, the loud crack of the whip is the lash, the little bit at the end breaking the sound barrier, it’s a mini sonic boom.

Do You have any Hobbies other than entertaining people?

Anthony: Our work eats up a lot of our time but we do try and find a moment when we go up Llandegla forest mountain biking or take the odd day off and visit Alton Towers, we are both roller coaster junkies.

Have you got anything exciting in the pipeline?

Anthony: We sure do, we have our Clockwork Cabaret show at the Brymbo sports and social complex coming up on Saturday 3rd of August.

Karl: It has our own danger acts but will also feature live music, some mentalism and magic and a good bit of comedy.

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EssentialsMAG Noticeboard The Village Surgeries Equipment Fund is a community charity organising equipment purchases for the Doctor’s surgeries in the villages of Farndon and Tattenhall. We run a 100 Club to raise money for the fund, where you have a 1/100 chance of winning a prize.

Numbers cost £10 each and are now on sale. Entry forms can be found at both doctors surgeries, G.J.Rigby Pharmacy & Post Office in Farndon or simply email: vsg.ppg@nhs.net / text: 0780 304 5024. We thank you for your support and good luck in the draw!

OVERTON-ON-DEE W.I. Our next Meeting Thursday 18th July 7.30pm, at the Catholic Church Hall.

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Join us for what will be a fun evening.

Guests £4 including refreshments.

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SUNDAY LUNCH 21 July 12.30 for 1pm MADRAS SCHOOL, PENLEY Two course cold meal followed by cheese, biscuits, tea and coffee Tickets £14 to be reserved in advance.

Contact Phyllis 01948 830258 or Viv 01948 830483 All proceeds to Penley Church

Worthenbury WI We have a visit to Mulberry Alpachas at Red Hall Lane Penley Tuesday 9th July at 7.15pm. this will be followed by refreshments.

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MARCHWIEL CHURCH Coffee Mornings at the church 9th and 23rd July, 10am ‐ noon, and on alternating Tuesdays throughout the year. FREE ENTRY Join us for refreshments and a chat, and bring a friend.

ALL ARE WELCOME. FORTH COMING EVENT: Marchwiel Church is organising a sponsored walk in co operation with the National Trust, Erddig to raise funds for works to Marchwiel church tower which is in need of renovation.

It will take place on 10th August 2019, starting 10am at the front of Erddig Hall.

Light refreshments (hot drink and biscuit) will be available for the walkers at Felin Puleston Countryside Centre between 11am and 2pm.

Tallarn Green Methodist Church are holding a Golf Day on July 4th. For details contact D. Paton 01948 770687.

The Youth Club have arranged footie4kids on 5th and 12th July at 6pm.

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Summer Fun will be held each Monday from 29th July until 19th August.

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Why not take advantage of seeing the beautiful grounds and gardens.

It is open to all participants, and especially families. The routes are graded to suit individual needs.

If you are not able to take part in the walk your help is needed in collecting sponsors to support the walkers.

ALL ARE WELCOME For registration, sponsor forms and further information contact 01978 780738 or 01978 356423 Donations in aid of The Tower Fund Renovations are also welcome.

The Rainbow Centre, Penley Outstanding Care & Support The Rainbow Centre at Penley serves the communities of Wrexham and North Shropshire. Many of our services are delivered from our community hub at Penley Rainbow Centre. Our Aim is to improve the health and well-being of our communities. We provide support, services and facilities that can empower people of all ages to retain as much independence as possible and enable them to access services in their locality. We offer a large variety of weekly events including: Rainbow Singers Our Community choir meets every Monday at 4-5pm at the centre. All are welcome.

Zumba Every Monday from 7:30pm. All welcome.

Just £5 per session. Please ring Tracey on 07739430539 or Sheila on 07496704231 for further details.

Rainbow Swimmers Our early morning swimming sessions are now up and running, for adults only. We Meet Tuesday mornings at The Maelor School, Penley from 8-9am. Swimmers are asked to register with us at The Rainbow Centre, the cost is £3 per session payable in advance. The next sessions will run every Tuesday until 16th July. All are welcome.

Art Classes Our Art group meet every Tuesday 10am 12pm. The group learn various different techniques in a mix of mediums. £5 per session. Equipment is not included.

The class is not suitable for children sorry.

Tel: 01948 830730 for more information.

Knit & Natter This well established group do their knitting and put the world to right at the same time. A sociable group where you will be warmly welcome to join in. The group meets every Wednesday 10am - 12pm.

Pilates For everyone and anyone on Wednesdays 1.30 - 2.30pm £5 per session or 6 for £27.

Details contact www.pilatesflowuk.com Luncheon Club If you fancy a good meal in good company please come and join us. We hold our luncheon Club on the 2nd and 4th Thursday in the month, enjoy a two-course meal for just £7.50. This is another enjoyable social event and we can even provide transport for a small fee of £3. Booking is a must.

Monthly Social Outings Social outings are normally arranged for a Tuesday or Thursday. Every month we go to a different location on the bus. Ideally people meet at the centre at 9:30am (but can be collected if required) and we get back usually by 4pm. For more details call Jane on 01948 830730.

Quiz Night Team and take part in an evening of trivia.

Friday 12th July 7:30pm start. Maximum of 6 people per team. £5 per person including supper. Book early to reserve your table.

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RSPCA - Flystrike in Pets

Flystrike is a painful, sometimes fatal, condition caused by flies laying eggs on another animal, which hatch into maggots and eat their ‘hosts’ flesh.

If an animal becomes infested, seek immediate veterinary advice.

Which pets are most at risk?

Pets with dirty rear ends or generally dirty fur are particularly at risk. This may occur in animals which: • Are unable to clean themselves properly • Are ill, they may produce abnormally smelly urine or have diarrhoea • Are fed inappropriate diets • Have internal parasitic infection • Have open wound(s).

Even clean, well-kept pets can get flystrike Preventing flystrike in pets Flystrike can occur in hours. Toxic shock and death can result very quickly. Speak to your vet about the best way of reducing the risk of flystrike before warmer weather starts between April and October.

Prevention methods include: • Check for signs of illness/injury/abnormal behaviour daily.

• In warm weather check your pet all over their body, especially around their rear end and tail area at least twice a day.

• If your pets back end is dirty, clean immediately with warm water; ensure the area is dried thoroughly. It may be necessary to clip the fur; if you’re unsure how to do this, seek advice from a specialist.

• Clean toilet areas daily.

• Clean housing and change bedding at least once a week.

• Ensure your pet is not overweight and is fed a correct diet.

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