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Hello once again, and welcome to the latest issue. I hope you had a good Easter. On Easter Saturday, I helped at a children’s Easter event in Mold. It was wonderful to be involved with an event again after so long without them and to see all the people enjoying themselves. Just helping others really make me happy. This got me thinking about the Queens Platinum Jubilee and the summer months. In recent years, all events had to be cancelled but will be able to return this year and I would imaging many local groups are already making plans for events to take place over the next few months. If you are involved in anything, please let me know. I know from personal experience that it takes a lot of effort to put events on so you want as many people as possible to know about it so that they can visit or take part in the event. You also need volunteers to help any event work well. That’s where I can help. This magazine is delivered to over 7500 local homes each month. Imagine the difference that could make to an event in terms of volunteers and people attending an event. Please, get in touch as soon as possible so that I can help you. See you next month
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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about the impact his iconic Ground Force series had on the nation. I get asked a lot about Ground Force, the TV programme I fronted for five years from 1997, and the impact it made on gardening, as a whole. To be honest, I don’t like to talk up my achievements too much, but I will admit this was one of the real successes I will always look back on with fondness. That’s not so much for any personal reasons, and I certainly don’t think my horticultural knowledge was called on in the same way it has been with other gardening shows I’ve done over the years. Instead, the pride I have for Ground Force stems from a place where we managed to start something of an outdoors revolution.
Not only were we at the forefront of a new brand of reality TV (that wasn’t a talent show or a singing contest). It was in people’s homes, in their lives, and focused on the idea that people could come together from all over to make a difference. All the people involved in Ground Force came from different backgrounds and offered very different ideas in the process of transforming a chosen family’s back garden, but it worked. My role was probably one of the easiest – almost just an anchor man pulling the whole thing together, however clumsily! The show’s success provoked a whole raft of other home reality programmes where people’s dreams came true… usually. And I say that on the basis of some of the awkward transformations Changing Rooms embarked on! Yet for the most part, this brand of telly was incredibly successful – think DIY SOS, Property Ladder, Amazing Spaces, Grand Designs, Location Location Location and others. At the heart of it is exploring human nature and putting
ordinary people in extraordinary situations, and seeing how they react. Everyone who agrees to take part is looking for something, and the lucky ones are the ones who find it and know when they have found it. After all, our gardens will never be absolutely perfect places – nature sees to that – but Ground Force certainly got them close to that for a time. As the TV crews departed, I would always suggest to the homeowners they should just sit in or look out over their garden without feeling conditioned to keep it in a certain way. Life isn’t like that – it evolves, as do our outside spaces, and we should let it. As John Lennon said, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans”… or tidying the garden!
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Straddling the Canada-US border, Niagara is one of the ‘World’s Big Three’, alongside Iguazu and Victoria, and for sheer power and popularity it is top of the list in North America. Draining the waters of Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the river is only thirty-six miles long but awesome from end to end. The Natives called it ‘Great Thunderer of Waters’, honouring the god dwelling in the cataract. According to historians, the first Europeans to view the Falls were a French explorer and his priest who spoke of waters that “foam and boil in fearful manner”. There was twice as much water in those days, prior to hydro-electricity production, but as you approach the Falls Mother Nature still sends shivers down your spine. Three falls will take your breath away. On the US side are the American Falls and beyond Luna Island the Bridal Veil with the best overall view from the Observation Tower. Then comes Goat Island with its shuddering Cave of the Winds and on the other side the Horseshoe, the biggest fall, 2,600 feet across and almost entirely on Canadian territory. It captures 90% of the water rushing over the ledge and drops 187 feet. How much water over the Falls? Almost enough to fill a million baths a minute, they say, but on March 29th 1848 it all stopped as ice blocked the upper river. This was the first time the Falls were completely frozen, having tumbled and roared ever since the Great Lakes were created at the end of the Ice Age and water carved its way towards the Atlantic. The best panorama is from Canada but cruising below the Falls is stunning from either side: turbulent water, rocks, islands, spray all around, then expect to get really wet (cape provided) when you reach the
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Keto, the Atkins, intermittent fasting, Noom; there’s no shortage of weight-loss diets fighting for our attention. But do diets even work? And which, if any, can you trust? Dieting is something most of us will have experienced. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or just be a little healthier, new ways to change your eating habits continue to emerge – from diets that eliminate all carbs to programmes that change your entire attitude towards food. However, diets are rarely as simple as they first seem. Not only are they notoriously hard to stick to (because let’s face it, cutting out carbs for the rest of your life just isn’t sustainable), it can be equally hard to keep the weight off. Plus, some diets aren’t even that good for you in the first place. So how can you tell the good diets from the bad ones, and how effective are the good ones anyway? Good diets versus bad diets
When we’re on a mission to shed pounds for an upcoming wedding or long-awaited holiday, we often become so focused on the number on the scales, we forget to give our bodies the nutrition they need. Juice diets are a good example. These ultralow calorie fads lure people in with buzz words such as ‘detoxifying’ and ‘cleansing’. In fact, liquid diets have been known to cause fatigue, headaches and poor concentration, which isn’t surprising given that they don’t provide your body with the sustenance it needs. What’s more, any weight you lose probably won’t last, as super-restrictive diets such as these are virtually impossible to stick to.
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While not every diet will work for everyone, the most important thing is balance. Any diet that’s extreme and restrictive simply won’t last, and has the potential to lead to an endless cycle of ‘yo-yo dieting’. It’s also important to consider your activity levels when choosing a diet. We often assume that every woman can consume 2,000 calories a day, and every man 2,500, without gaining weight – but this isn’t necessarily true. Getting a wearable fitness device is an accurate way of working out how much energy you burn, and thus how many calories you can eat per day to reach your end goal. But how do you keep the weight off? Planning your meals can be a huge help. Stocking your kitchen with healthy, nutritious foods and creating structured meal plans will help keep any unwanted weight gain at bay. All in all, if a diet is to work long-term, it has to be a complete lifestyle change, not just a quick fix. So take it slowly, eat mindfully and be kind to yourself.
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Whether your hair is wavy, coiled or curly, our top tips will help you achieve soft, frizz-free locks. Switch to sulphate-free Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and the like can be very drying and strip your hair of its natural oils. Switch to a gentle shampoo that’s free from sulphates or silicones. Or, if your hair is very curly, you might want to skip shampoo altogether and just wash with conditioner. Ideally, aim to wash your hair every three to seven days. Follow each wash with a leave-in conditioner spray. Use a hair mask Curly hair is prone to dryness, so you’ll want to deep condition your hair once a week to add moisture. Massage a generous amount of a thick conditioner into your hair. Cover with a shower cap or plastic bag and leave for at least 30 minutes before rinsing out. Don’t throw out your rice water Cooked some rice? Leave the water to cool and then pour it over your hair. Yes, really. Pop a shower cap over the top and leave it to sit for half an hour before rinsing. Follow with a conditioning treatment. Rice water is rich in proteins, amino acids and other nutrients, so it can help to strengthen and moisturise your hair. Go cold A blast of cold water at the end of your shower is never pleasant, but it will help your hair cuticles to lie flat, which makes your hair look sleeker and shinier.
Use a curl cream Look for a styling cream designed for curly hair. Amika Curl Corps Defining Cream (£20, www. cultbeauty.co.uk) is a good choice for silky soft curls. It’s lightweight, so it won’t weigh your hair down. Oat peptides help to lock moisture in. And, unlike mousse, it won’t leave your hair feeling sticky or crunchy. Air dry If you have time, leave your hair to dry naturally. Otherwise, use a hairdryer with a diffuser, but choose the lowest heat setting. Swap your pillowcase The easiest thing you can do to prevent frizz is switch to a silk pillowcase. Unlike cotton, it doesn’t absorb moisture and your hair will glide over it rather than rub against it. Yes, a silk pillowcase seems like a luxury, but if you look after it, you’ll reap the benefits for years. See www.pillowboxed.com. Experiment There are so many different curl types. What works for one person might not work for you. So, you will have to experiment to find the exact routine and products that give you those beautiful bouncy curls you’re craving.
Ditch the towel Towel-drying your hair is a recipe for frizz. Use an old T-shirt instead and scrunch your hair rather than rubbing it. Don’t brush Brushing hair can lead to damage and frizz. Instead, just lightly comb your hair with your fingers. If it does get tangled, slather it in conditioner and use a wide toothed comb to work out the knots.
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Ingredients (serves 6) • 175g unsalted butter, softened
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Pear & Almond Cake Introduction
This soft, dense, almondy cake can be served warm for pudding with lashings of cream, or cold with a cup of tea or coffee. Firm Conference pears should work a treat here.
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/gas mark 3. Grease a 20cm diameter, springform cake tin and line the base with baking parchment. 2. Put a saucepan over a medium heat and add 25g of the butter. When it’s sizzling, add a tablespoon of sugar and stir until it dissolves. Add the pear quarters and fry in the buttery caramel for five to ten minutes, until they start to brown and soften (the time taken will vary greatly, depending on how ripe the
• 125g caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp • 3 pears, firm but not too hard, peeled, cored and quartered • 2 eggs • 75g whole blanched almonds or ground almonds • 75g self-raising flour
pears are). Put to one side to cool a little. 3. Put the remaining butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and cream together until light and fluffy. Beat in the two eggs, one at a time. Whizz the whole blanched almonds (if using) in a food processor for about a minute, to grind them. Tip them into the cake batter (or add the readyground almonds), then sift in the self-raising flour and fold in gently. Scrape the mixture
into the prepared tin. Arrange the pieces of pear on top of the cake. 4. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a knife pushed into the centre comes out clean. Place the tin on a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or cold.
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With travel restrictions easing, more of us will be taking a city break or soaking up some sun overseas this summer. That means using foreign currency, but what’s the best way to spend abroad? CASH While a range of options could be best for your case, the golden rule to remember is never to get currency at the airport if you can help it. Those exchanges usually offer highly uncompetitive rates, knowing that at this point you have little opportunity to shop around. The earlier you can get your money, the more options you have. As well as specialist currency exchanges, many supermarkets and large retailers offer foreign money, though you may need to order money for some countries a few days in advance. You can also use online exchanges that will post the money to you by a secure delivery service. To be sure you get the best deal, check out online comparison sites that show you the available rates and fees. BANK CARD Another option is to use your existing bank cards, either to withdraw cash overseas or to make purchases. Using a combination of cards and currency exchanges may be the best blend of cost and convenience. However, you’ll need to check with your bank to see what fees apply. This can be a complex issue as it involves several different fees. Some cards carry a fee to use a cash machine abroad, usually a few percent of the withdrawal amount. Some cards carry a fixed fee for every purchase you make. With both withdrawals and purchases, you may be charged an ‘exchange load’, which is
effectively a fee in the form of a slightly worse exchange rate than the current market rate. CREDIT CARD Be particularly wary of using your ordinary credit card to withdraw cash overseas. You may have to pay interest for the period between making the withdrawal and paying it off on your account, overriding your usual interest-fee period for purchases. Making cash withdrawals on a credit card may also be seen as a bad sign on your credit record, so it’s definitely worth avoiding if you are planning a loan or mortgage application in the coming months. If you expect to be spending a lot overseas, you could consider getting a specialist credit card. These usually carry no fees or exchange load, so you get the cheapest spending. The downside is that they often carry high interest if you don’t pay your bill in full, so they are better as a source of convenience rather than borrowing. You will also have to go through the usual credit checks when applying, so not everyone will be approved for every card. You could also get a prepaid travel card. These let you ‘load’ the card with a balance in pounds and then lock in a fixed exchange rate. Once you’re overseas, you can use them like an ordinary debit card. Check fees carefully: you may have to pay a transaction fee each time you spend or withdraw cash.
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Exams: Less Stress Why addressing exam stress, as a household, can help everyone involved. We all know the pressure our youngsters will be under over the coming weeks and months as the tension rises ahead of end-of-year exams, whatever the level. While revision schedules are great for the student involved, sometimes the stress can permeate throughout a household, whereby parents can often feel like the ones going through the process, albeit accompanied with a greater feeling of helplessness. Thankfully, there are a number of things guardians can help with so that the tension temperature of exam season is kept to a level where brilliant brains can achieve the best grades possible. 1. Monitor sleep Sleep is arguably the most important factor where exam revision is concerned, not just in the sense of getting an early night and plenty of rest, but in the statistic that 80 per cent of teens lose between 2-4 hours of sleep each night due to work worries. This can be a case of failing to fall asleep, experiencing broken sleep, or waking early and not being able to go back to sleep. Monitoring your student’s sleeping pattern means laying a platform for effective study. 2. Distractions Social media has become the biggest distraction for students in revision phase. Inadvertently, increased time spent on devices for learning can
often translate into more time spent on social networks, with this ‘self-medicating’ ultimately becoming counterproductive. If you feel the distractions are too great, and want to take a firmer hand on things, you might consider installing parental controls so that certain websites – Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, for example – can be blocked, although do this in a consultative way rather than imposing a raft of restrictions that your son or daughter will probably only resent you for doing. 3. Share an interest From simple investment in the project such as knowing an exam timetable or suggesting different revision techniques or study guides, your youngster will appreciate the fact they aren’t alone in the process, while not feeling that your presence is adding extra stress and burden to what is potentially already a time of fraught nerves. 4. Be the calm one Staying cool, calm and collected is going to be the most reassuring thing that a parent can do for their child. Rehearse a set of calming lines, ideas and examples of how things almost always work out well. Remind them there are tens of thousands of other students going through the exact same process and emotions, and point out that exams aren’t the be all and end all - there are always alternative routes to the end goal.
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If you yearn for a tranquil, well-organised and spacious bedroom, the solution may be radical: create an entirely different space for storing clothes. If your home’s floorplan allows, you could opt for a large, separate dressing room, containing clothes hanging space and drawers, a dressing table and mirror, and perhaps island storage, display shelves and comfortable seating. However, even when space is restricted a small bedroom, part of a large landing or one end of a bathroom or the master bedroom could be converted into a walk-in wardrobe with efficiently designed storage. Planning the space The best place to site a dressing room or walk-in wardrobe is adjoining the bedroom or bathroom. Size-wise, allow a 60cm-deep hanging space that’s 2m high and at least 1.1m wide, plus a 55cm run of drawers for each person – and adjacent floor space of at least 1.2m for getting dressed. It’s best to measure everything that you’re planning to put in the dressing room, then draw up plans of where and how it could be built, allowing for doors, windows and radiators. This his-and-hers dressing room by Martin Moore was hand-built in the roof space of a fourteenthcentury home using American walnut. Units are backlit and the central island unit is sectioned to store and display watches, cufflinks, earrings and other small treasures. martinmoore.com.
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Most people opt for a combination of hanging and folding space, with options including hanging rails, drawers and fittings such as tie holders, pull-out shelves, boxes, trouser hangers and laundry bins. The hard-to-reach top parts of the space can hold infrequently used items and racks or trees at the bottom can be used for shoes. For valuable jewellery, consider installing a small safe, perhaps in the floor or behind a section of hanging space. Consider lighting Good lighting is vital and inset ceiling spotlights are a good option, perhaps fitted with a dimmer switch. If you decide to screen off your clothes with doors, consider illumination inside the wardrobes. Where to buy You can: commission a company or individual tradesperson to make you a bespoke room; use a specialist fitted-furniture firm and choose one of their pre-designed ranges; or use off-the-shelf elements from DIY sheds or storage specialists and make it up yourself. A hybrid method is to buy ready-made interior elements and add more expensive doors, either from a replacement-door specialist or made by a local joiner. Beautiful finishes Even plain, open-fronted storage comes in a choice of finishes, while bespoke versions with luxury doors could incorporate exotic woods, leather, antique mirror, lacquer or rattan. Try to match the dressing room’s style to your bedroom, picking out colours, finishes and details such as knobs, handles and light switches to blend seamlessly.
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Specialising in custom built garden buildings and constructional grade timbers, at Wood Store Wales, we provide a wide range of multipurpose timber products, including:Sheds, Fencing, Decking, Fence posts, Fence rails, Garden Sleepers, Siberian larch Cladding, Full range of treated timbers C16/C24 Using timber sourced from across the globe we provide our customers with quality, pre-treated, durable timber products.
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What are you going to grow in your garden this year? We have everything you need • Bedding, basket and patio plants in a huge range of varieties. • Ready planted hanging baskets from mid May • Vegetable plants, and seeds. Big choice of herbs. • Strawberry plants, fruit bushes and fruit trees. • Large range of quality composts, fertilisers. Gardening tools. Green Fingers Garden Centre Denbigh Retail Park, Station Road, Denbigh LL16 3EA (Next to Home Bargains) Tel. 01745 815 279 Open 7 days a week
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What’s On and Local groups. The next Repair Café takes place on Saturday 7th May at the Naylor Leyland Centre. People are invited to bring along items they would like repairing, or to find out more about local environmental campaigns. Most items could be fixed on the spot, or advice given for finishing the repairs at home. Owners of pieces deemed unrepairable could at least dispose of them with a clear conscience, satisfied that they had given them one last chance. Details of events are posted on the “Ruthin Friends of the Earth” Facebook page. Ruthin Christian Aid Presents Quiz Night Monday 9th May in The Feathers. 7 pm £2.50 per person “Come and have a go if you think you’re smart enough” Christian Aid Introduces “The Copper Pot Collection Day” Saturday 21st May 10 am, Presbyterian Church Hall, Wynnstay Road We need your change to make a change! We want your unwanted loose change and coppers please. Bring all those coins and throw them in the copper pot. Every single penny will make a big difference to those in places such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe Stay for a Coffee, cup of Tea, a biscuit or even a slice of cake. Browse the Fair Trade and white elephant stalls. Thank you and looking forward to seeing you! Ukraine charity event at St Cynfarch & St Mary’s Church, Llanfair DC 14th May. If your teddies would like to learn to parachute from the church tower then bring them along to our Parachuting Teddies event on Saturday 14th May between 2pm & 4pm. Teddy hospital A&E available for any hard landings! For the humans there will be stalls & refreshments available. All proceeds will be donated to the Ukraine DEC Appeal. Afternoon tea party to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee together in Eirianfa Community Centre Denbigh on Saturday 4th June 2.00 - 5.00 pm. This is a FREE event and anyone wishing to attend can get in touch by email to Mary Dent.
Email m.medent1@icloud.com or Iona Thomas llysallen@gmail.com Denbigh & District Male Voice Choir meets at 7.30 on Tuesdays at the Eirianfa Centre, Denbigh. We have seen an upsurge in membership since the appointment of Sam Pritchard as Musical Director and a warm welcome awaits those who would like to join us. Contacts : Choir Secretary mbaines@uwclub.net or 01824 703832. www.denbighchoir.com Denbigh Floral Art Club Ladies, why not start a new hobby now covid is starting to retreat? We are Denbigh Floral Art Club, we meet the first Tuesday of the month. Plas Piggott Club, Ruthin Road, and see some Flower Demonstrations. We start at 7.30 There will be a raffle so you could go home with a lovely flower arrangement. Cost for visitors is £5 May 3rd Lieneke Van Derveen Spring with a Continental Touch Trefnant WI meet on the second Thursday of every month in Trefnant Village Hall at 7.00pm. In addition to guest speakers we have outings and meals out. Why not come along and see what we’re up to. We are not just about Jam and Jerusalem! We always welcome new members. For further information please call Jane Wood 01745 710 201. Henllan Table Tennis club has started up again in the Community Hall at 7pm. The club will be run in accordance with Government guide lines relating to Covid 19, and the appropriate risk assessment has been completed. Every attendee will receive a copy either prior or upon arrival. For further information please contact one of the following:- Don Grigg Tel 01824 709959. Email d_grigg@sky.com Iain Macgillivray 01824 780672 Email Iainmacgillivray@btinternet.com Trinity Table Tennis club meet in the Village Hall in Trefnant on Monday evenings from 7:30pm. We are a very social club and cater for all levels of play, whether a seasoned player or indeed a newbie to our game, youngsters or more mature folk, physical disabilities not a problem, all will be made most welcome. We have all the necessary measures in place as requested by TTW , Sport Wales and Public Health
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Wales for keeping people safe. Contact :- David Jones Tel :- 07502 544 688 Email :- david.trinitytt@gmail.com Denbigh Church Ladies Guild, A warm and friendly social group, have now restarted meeting at 2pm every 2nd Wednesday of each month at Eirianfa, Denbigh. We also hold a coffee morning every 2nd Saturday of the month 10am - 11.30 at Eirianfa. New members at either meeting will be most welcome. For more details contact Annwen on 01745 815 827 New CAFE CHURCH held in St. Thomas’ Church Hall, Vale St Denbigh on 2nd Sunday each month at 10.30am. We start with coffee and cake followed by a short very informal family friendly service Why not give it a try everyone is welcome Ruthin Quakers meet on the second and fourth Sundays of the month 10.30 - 11.30 in the Parish Rooms behind St Peters Church, followed by social time over refreshments - all welcome! Just follow the signs round the Church or from School Road! Phone 705592.
This magazine is delivered to over 7500 local homes each month! With the Jubilee and summer approaching, if you are involved in planning any events, please let me know about them as soon as possible. Imagine what a difference to the attendance at your event this magazine could make To have details of your non profit event, club, group or Church included here, (space dependant)please EMAIL:trevor@clwydconnection.co.uk by the 18th of each month.
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Index to advertisers Aerial installer
Drain services
Owen Telstar Aerials
29 Drains Today
Assembly Member
Ear health
35 Hear Shop
Darren Millar AM
Loft access
21 Access 4 Lofts
Book shop
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Electrician
21 L&P Electrical Engineering
Mold Book Shop Builder CWM Builders Steve Roberts
The Handyman Locksmith Godfrey Group
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Estate agent
Carpet Cleaners Vale Carpet Cleaners
19 NFU Mutual 2 Furniture shop
Carpet fitting
Pine & Oak Direct
A J Carpet Fitting Services
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Garolla Doors
Carpet Emporium
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Carpenter & Joiner Ben James Clayton Joinery Ken Jones
Wood Store Wales
19 Garden Centre 27 Greenfingers Garden Centre
Car Servicing
Woodlands Garden Centre
Coloured splashbacks
J.T. Williams
Computer repairs
See Clear Gutter Cleaning
Global Pest Services Design 2 Print
26 Fineline
Curtains & Blinds
G. Cross Handyman
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Andersons Decorating Supplies
42 Theatr Clwyd 25 Tool Hire
Denture repairs
Help at Home
JT Williams
Disable accessible vehicles Mobility Nationwide
CBI Insurance
Clwyd Water Systems
Russell Jones Kitchens
DoodleIT
ACS Cleaning Services Ltd
Transform your Kitchen
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Slimming World
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48 Window Blinds Andersons Curtains & Blinds
19 Hilary's Blinds
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Window Cleaning
18 Fred Harvey window cleaning SD Jones Window Cleaning
36 Windows & Conservatories
26 Kitchen restoration
Domestic cleaning
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27 Weight loss help
30 Kitchen & Bathrooms
Domestic appliance retail E. Jones (Denbigh) Ltd
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10 Insurance
AS. Moore
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13 Water treatment
11 Home help
Ruthin Décor
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Theatre/Cinema
Hardware supplies Morgans of Ruthin
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Septic Tank Emptying
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MAC 3
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11 Printer
37 Gutter cleaning
Crystal Clear Colour
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17 Pest Control
13 Garden Machinery
Redstone Service
Steve Price Vale Painters
35 Garage door replacement
Carpet & Flooring
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Painter & Decorator
Financial advice
Simply the Best
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35 Motorhome hire
19 Denbighshire County Council 2 Team MCH 21 Fisher German Ltd
MPI Campers
Denbigh Locksmith
Employment opportunities
Camper & Caravan repairs
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Locksmith
Snowdonia
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