Clwyd Connection magazine, September 2022 by Connection Magazines Ltd

SeptemberCLWYDIssue1972022 UNRIVALLED local distribution helping to promote local companies for more than 16 years House coal Morning sticks Gloves + hats Space heaters Pet & Bird www.connectionmagazines.co.uk INSIDE THIS EDITION l RUTHIN & DENBIGH OPEN DOORS l HELP FOR HEDGEHOGS l MONEY SAVING TIPS PLUS ALL THE REGULAR FEATURES FINDWIN£15REBUS?

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 7070132 Ruthin 01824 774 555 www.draintstoday.co.uk info@drainstoday.co.uk All major Debit & Credit cards accepted £90 GET READY FOR WINTER Hetas approved installer of all wood and multi fuel stoves. basedDenbigh To 0797pleaseyourdiscussrequirements,call:-0397588CMWBuilding & Contracting Ltd

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 3 fishergerman.co.uk Chester 01244 409660 Knutsford 01565 757970 Daniel Hayhurst Susan Wallace TobyHaslehamGale- Michael Harris Rhydymeudwy, Ruthin An immaculately presented stone cottage • 3 bedrooms • Converted shippon • Rural Location • 1796 sq ft • EPC Grade D £ Guide price – £575,000 25 oﬃces nationwide Cilcain, Flintshire A beautifuly restored country property • 5 bedrooms • 1.3 acres • Period property • Formal gardens • 3281 sq ft £ Guide price – £1,000,000 Cilcain, Flintshire An exceptionally well-presented long barn • 4 bedrooms • Immaculately presented • Picturesque views • 0.44 acres • EPC Grade D £ Guide price – £750,000 Llanarmon-yn-Ial, Denbighshire An immaculately presented family home • 4 bedrooms • 3 reception rooms • Immaculately presented • 2670 sq ft • EPC Grade D £ Guide price – £650,000 UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER

4 CONNECTION

To in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 707013

To keep up with local what’s

Although there have been quite a number of fêtes and carnivals recently, there is another one this month as the Denbigh Plum festival returns after a long absence.

As I mention events, don’t forget that it’s not to early to start letting me know about any events being planned for between now and Christmas. The sooner I know about them, the more help this magazine can be in helping you to promote them. This could be Halloween events, Christmas lights switch on, Panto and anything else that is being Seeplanned.younext month - call 01824 707013

on, why not pop along to our Facebook page Facebook.com/ConnectionMags and like us Or you could follow us on Twitter. Printed@Connection_MagsbyDesign2Print, Llandudno CONTENTS The Alan Titchmarsh column 14 Wordsearch puzzle 16 Open doors - Ruthin 20 Martin Lewis Money Saving ideas 22 10 ways to refresh your kitchen 26 Denbigh Plum Festival 28 Sudoku puzzle 33 Holiday destination - Cape Verde 34 Cryptic Crossword 39 Latest book reviews 40 Help for Hedgehogs 43 Community events and groups 44 Index to advertisers 46 Puzzle solutions 47 Publisher: Connection Magazines Ltd Editor: Trevor Arnold Tel: 01824 707 013 Email: trevor@clwydconnection.co.uk 16 Parc Alun, Mold, CH7 1LQ Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, the publishers cannot accept any liability for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. All adverts are published in good faith using information supplied by each company, on the understanding that relevant permissions have been Copyrightobtained.retained All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be re-produced in any way without the permission of the Editor Company registration No. 6293261 VAT reg No. 928488865A

Hello once again, and welcome to the latest issue of the Clwyd Connection, your handy local guide to some of the best local businesses and local events. I hope you had a good summer and managed to visit some of the carnivals, Country shows and fêtes that have been on recently. This month is also a busy one with the very welcome return of “Open Doors” in Ruthin and IfDenbigh.youdon’t know what that is, it’s an opportunity to see behind the doors of some of the many hidden architectural gems of the Vale of Clwyd. As many of these are private properties, it really is a lovely thing to be able see inside them. See the relevant pages in the magazine to find out more.

Trevor To advertise your business in Connection Magazines

advertise

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 5 theatrclwyd.com01352344101 Theatr Clwyd | Raikes Lane | Mold/Yr Wyddgrug | CH7 1YA ftheatr clwyd tclwydtweets TheClwydTheatrLavender Hill Mob 25 - 29 Oct/Hyd 17 – 22 Oct/Hyd Susie Blake (Coronation Street), Sophie Ward (Land Girls) & Joe McFadden (Strictly Come Dancing) 23 Sep/Med – 15 Oct/Hyd A NEW MUSICAL Enid Blyton ® & The Famous Five ® Hodder & Stoughton Limited 19 Nov/Tach – 14 Jan/Ion Miles Jupp (The News Quiz) & Justin Edwards (1917) With/Gyda Phylip Harries

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 7070136 UNIT 15 EMPORIUM Antiques, Vintage, Retro Furniture & Home Accessories….. Glance across the decades to make your home about you! 33 Well Street – Rhuthun 07702 019 477 - 07759 548 333 Follow us on Facebook unit15emporium-Rhuthin–L&P ELECTRICALEngineering Providing Quality With Reliability • Domestic • Commercial • Industrial • Professional Electricians Call – 01978 809 799 or Mobile - 07711 588 254 www.lpelectricalengineering.co.uk We are companionship specialists and have many years of experience working in the community with people who need a range of support. If you require any further information or would like to arrange a visit, please contact: Jayne:- 07807 782 066 Abi:- 07711 867 632 Email address: - help-at-home-nw@outlook.com • Companionship • Light Cleaning • Trips Out • Shopping • Food Prep/cooking • Gardening • Sitting service half/full day • Appointment support Vale of Clwyd Specialist for Carpets, Upholstery and LeatherWe only used equipment.fully SPECIAL OFFER Lounge (up to 6x4m) £30 2nd room (up to 5x4m) HALF PRICE Amazing value for money To book, call Paul on 07766 756 743 or 01745 812 974 (Denbigh based) OVER20YEARS’EXPERIENCE SPECIAL OFFER Lounge (up to 6x4m) £30 2nd room (up to 5x4m) HALF PRICE To book, call Paul on 07766 756 743 or 01745 812 974 (Denbigh based) SPECIAL LoungeOFFER£35 (up to 6x4m) To book, call Paul on 07766 756 743 or 01745 812 974 (Denbigh based)

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 7070138 W I N D O W S & D O O R S • G A R A G E D O O R S • O R A N G E R I E S • C O N S E R V A T O R I E S • R O O F L I N E • G A R D E N R O O M S T E L E P H O N E : Mold: 01352 758812 Chester: 01244 879818 M O L D : B ro m f i e l d I n d u s t r i a l E s t ate , M o l d F l i n t s h i re C H 7 1 H A V I S I T O U R L A RG E L I F E ST Y L E S H OW RO O M S I N M O L D M o n d ay F r i d ay : 9 0 0 a m 5 0 0 p m S at u rd ay : 1 0 . 0 0 a m 4 . 0 0 p m Email: reception@snowdoniawindows.co.uk www.snowdoniawindows.co.uk V I S I T O U R L A R G E S H O W R O O M VIEW A WONDERFUL RANGE OF DOORS, WINDOWS, ORANGERIES, GARDEN ROOMS AND SO MUCH MORE

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 9 AN AFFORDABLE STUNNING MAKEOVER THAT WILL SIMPLY... BEFORE WE OFFER FREE SURVEY, DESIGN & QUOTES FREE SINK AND TAP WITH ALL WORKTOP ORDERS T&C’S APPLY. AFTER Ask about our quartz overlay. Why replace your worktops when this unique quartz overlay simply fits over your existing surface. Hygienic, easy to care for, scratch resistant, easily installed, heat resistant & timeless. www.transformyourkitchen.net A Family Run Firm WIth 25 Years Experience Endorsed by Which? Trusted Trader TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN The Kitchen Makeover Specialists No need to empty cupboards Most kitchens completed in a day. No mess, no fuss. All doors made to measure. Choose from Vinyl, acrylic and solid wood doors. CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION Call for a FREE quotation on 01244 794 102

Visit Denbighshire County Council’s website and search for Cost of Living Support to check your eligibility and to make an application. If you’re struggling with the application you can get in touch with the council or get in touch with our advisers and we’ll do our best to help you. You can make a real difference to people's lives and have a positive impact on your community through volunteering at Citizens Advice Denbighshire. If you’d like to meet new and like minded people from all backgrounds and build on valuable skills such as communication and problem solving, get in touch with Adrian for a chat at 07896 583 559 or adrian.thomas@dcab.co.uk

We know this is an extremely worrying time and everyone’s situation is different. Don’t struggle alone.

We can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. At Citizens Advice Denbighshire we believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent That’sadvice.why we’re here: to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. Call us for free at 08082 505 700 Email our advisers at advice@dcab.co.uk

If you run out of temporary credit, speak to your supplier to explain your situation. They may give you extra temporary credit if you’re struggling with living costs. There are other reasons why they might give you extra credit too, including if you’re disabled, have a long-term health condition, or you have children under the age of 5. You’ll have to pay back anything extra you get, but you can agree how to do this in a way you can afford with your supplier.

We know the food shop isn’t stretching as far - if you can’t afford to buy food, Citizens Advice Denbighshire can help you get a referral for a food bank.

If you’re struggling to pay, please do get in touch with our advisers for free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. We’re here to help however we can.

If you’re a prepayment meter customer, your energy supplier will be able to give you temporary credit if you can’t afford to top up your meter. They might add this to your meter automatically, but if they don’t, you can call them and ask them to do this.

There’s more government support coming from October, including a £400 payment to help you with your energy bills. If you have a prepayment meter, you’ll be given vouchers in the first week of each month from October, via SMS text, email or post. Make sure your energy company has your up-to-date details. If you have a child in school in Denbighshire, you may be able to apply for free school meals and a uniform & equipment grant of £255 (or £300 if your child is going into Year 7). Apply on Denbighshire’s website or get in touch with us.

If you’d like to see an adviser face to face, you can access our virtual reception area from any device with a good internet connection by scanning this QR code or by visiting www.attenduk.vc/area-1

Applications for cost of living payments are still open and you could be eligible for up to £150 from Denbighshire County Council.

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701310

The cost of energy and food is so high and people are worried about how they’ll put food on the table and afford gas or electricity.

If you’re in a council tax band A to E property, on a council tax reduction, living in a home of multiple occupancy, or exempt from council tax, you could be eligible for a one-off payment.

Citizens Advice Denbighshire is here to try and help you.

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 11 Monday - Denbigh Eirianfa Community Tuesday5.30pmCentre - Ruthin St. AmbulanceJohn’s Hall 5.30pm & 7pm Thursday - Denbigh Plas 8amAmbulanceSt.Saturday5pm9am,Pigot11am,&7pm-RuthinJohn’shall&9.30am Contact Steph:- 07545 815 137

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701312      . WEBPRESENCESOLUTIONS wordpress development secure hosting domain registration websiteemail support package www.doodleit.co.ukCallPeterorAnthony G.C Home Improvements • Odd jobs to full refurbishments • Around the house or garden • Kitchens & Bathrooms • All work undertaken to an exceptionally high standard Call:- G. Cross 07780 998 262 (Based in LLandyrnog) Available to hire Garden machinery Mowers hedge cutters, Brush cutters, Verge cutters, Rotavators, Lawn scarififiers, Spikers post knockers, Chippers log splitters General Builder’s equipment Concrete mixers, Compacter plates, Trench rammers, Power float, Beam screed, Screed demon, Acrow prop, Plaster board lifter, Tower scaffold, Genie lift, Vibrating poker, Carpet cleaner, Concrete breakers, Core drills, Tile cutters, Water pumps, Security fencing, Floor sander, Genie Lift This is just a small selection available Brickfield Lane, Denbigh Road, Ruthin, LL15 2TN 01824 702268 Tool hire, Servicing and Sales Opening Hours Monday – Friday 8.00-5.00 Saturday 8.30-12.00 noon Brick Field Lane, Off Denbigh Road, Ruthin LL15 2TN 01824GardenJ.TJTW-co.com702268WilliamsMachinery&ToolHirePARTEXCHANGEWELCOMEFREELOCALDELIVERYAll machines supplied fully assembled and ready to mow

Please mention The Clwyd when using any of the advertisers 13 SocialMake07717socialcarejobs@denbighshire.gov.ukswyddigofalcymdeithasol@sirddinbych.gov.uk225541peoplesmilecareteamsdothiseverydayGwnewchiboblwenuMaetimaugofalyngwneudhynbobdyddInterestedinacareerinsocialcare?denbighshire.gov.uk/care-jobsDiddordebmewngyrfamewngofalcymdeithasol?sirddinbych.gov.uk/swyddi-gofal

You’ve also got leeks, something that are a must on a winter plot – they o er volume, ﬂavour and spiciness right up until the soil freezes solid – and winter salads… rows of Lambs Le uce, Land Cress and mustard will need some protection from the elements, but once in the ground are resilient and happy to be picked across the colder months, where they’ll regrow and keep the supply to your lunch table constant. And you can never ignore hardy, tough and tasty onions (and shallots). ey are easy to plant, brilliantly versatile, and incredibly resourceful in the soil. Onions have an incredibly long growing season too

TheGreenfingers…AlanTitchmarshColumn

To advertise your business in Magazines - call

Connection

01824 707013

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 707013 and require slightly longer in the ground, so planting now will mean they won’t be ready until next summer. All of this proves that while many of us believe the end of the summer will gradually see our gardens lose their colourful, bountiful appeal, there is still plenty of work to do, and plenty of our outside spaces still to be enjoyed.

He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. is month, Alan Titchmarsh discusses pu ing early preparations in place for the cold season. So then, winter is coming! Okay, so it’s a way o yet, but ge ing our plans together early for what we want to see in our gardens in winter, is actually a really good idea, even if the whole discussion feels a li le, well, ‘out of season’, you might say!e notion of the winter vegetable is one we all stand by – rough, rustic, wholesome and happy, they are the meal mainstays of a season in which we want to be inside, wrapped up warm, with the products of our labour in front of us. ink about kale, brussels sprouts, parsnips, and who can resist the Jerusalem artichoke? ese are all easy to get into the group, simple to maintain, and will flourish as the year goes on, ready for picking just when the temperatures begin to drop sharply in November. You also need to start thinking about early spring vegetables –they’ll be longer in the ground but still working their magic through the winter months. In this case, definitely consider spinach, typically planted at the start of autumn, and carrots too. We associate carrots with sugary, summer flavours, but planted in November and with a bit of protection, the Adelaide carrot flourishes across the colder months for an early-spring treat.

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 15 Denbigh Retail Park, Station Road, Denbigh LL16 3EA (Next to Home Bargains) We have: Winter flowering pansies, violas and cyclamen Wallflowers and Sweet William for spring colour Spring flowering bulbs coming into stock Onion sets and garlic from mid September Large range of quality composts, fertilisers Gardening tools and accessories NOW IS TO TIME TO PLANT FOR NEXT YEAR Tel. 01745 815 279 Open Mon - Sat DARREN MILLAR Working forGweithioyou! drosoch chi! Aelod Senedd Cymru dros Orllewin ClwydMember of the Welsh Parliament for Clwyd West CONTACT ME AT: Constituency Office North Wales Business Park LL22Abergele8LJ0300 200 darren.millar@senedd.wales6206 www.darrenmillar.wales CYSYLLTWCH Â FI: Swyddfa’r Etholaeth Parc Busnes Gogledd Cymru LL22Abergele8LJ0300 200 darren.millar@senedd.cymru6206 www.darrenmillar.cymru Talwyd costau’r cyhoeddiad hwn gan Gomisiwn y Senedd, o gronfeydd cyhoeddus The costs of this publication have been met by the Senedd Commission from public funds Find me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Dewch o hyd i mi ar Facebook, Twitter ac Instagram!

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701316 ASSEMBLYARTBAGBELLBOOKSCLASSROOMCOMPUTERCOOKERYD Y L B M E S S A H A L L E Y O Y M A X E U L P T U S E G P R E F E C T L R N K P G N I T I R W A A A C L E S S O N S R N S Y O H S N M E R E A D I N G T H G C L A S S R O O M R S E L A H E C N E I C S O K N I I B O M R O F I N U O G P N L C O O K E R Y N O L U G L N E L W E V E D B I P R E S P E L L I N G Y S D A B Y C O M P U T E R H PENLUNCHLESSONSHALLGYMEXAMENGLISHDESK PLAYGROUNDPREFECTPUPILREADINGSCHOOLSCIENCESPELLINGUNIFORMWRITING In aid of / Er Budd Ruthin Support / Cymorth Rhuthun Supporting local services for the seriously ill Cynorthwyo gwasanaethau lleol i’r difrifol wael Tom, Dick & Harry & Guests / Gwesteion ( Country, blues and traditional pop ) ( Blues, canu gwlad a chaneuon poblogaidd traddodiadol ) Saturday / Sadwrn 1st October / Hydref 1af 2022 7 pm Rhewl Pavilion / PaÞliwn Rhewl Tickets/Tocynnau £10 from/o Siop Elfair and/a 01824 702656 01824 704350 (Cash only / Arian yn unig)

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 17 33 High Street, Mold www.mold info@moldbookshop.co.uk01352bookshop.co.uk759879 h ps://linktr.ee/moldbookshopforan evening of Murder in the Library With best selling author Luca SeptemberWednesday,Veste7that7pminMoldLibrary Refreshments will be provided Tickets £5 event only, £10 including a copy of You Never Said Goodbye Tickets available from The Bookshop and Mold Library to meet the best selling RobertauthorHarrisTuesday,September6that3pminMoldLibrary Refreshments will be provided Tickets £10 event only, £22 including a copy of Act of Oblivion Tickets available from www.mold bookshop.co.uk Join The Bookshop...

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701318 IT'S TIME TO TAKE OUR PLACE IN THE WORLD Join YesCymru in Ruthin and Denbigh and help build a better Wales www.yes.cymru email: rhuthun@yes.cymru dinbych@yes.cymru In 2020 Ireland was elected to be a member of the UN Security Council for the fourth time Independent Wales will be a respected member of the international community

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 19 Cyrsiau Rhan Amser Pro esiynol ac i Oedolion Gwnewch rywbeth i chiDysgwch Rywbeth Newydd Lawrlwythwch ein Canllaw Cyrsiau Rhan Amser newydd a Chofrestrwch Rŵan Adult and Professional Part Time Courses Do Something For YouLearn Something New Download our new Part Time Course Guide and Enrol Now 0300www.cambria.ac.uk3030007

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701320 In 2022 there are 22 buildings to visit in Ruthin, full details on the Cadw website at:www.cadw.gov.wales/visit/ whats-on/open-doors-events We hope you can come and visit over the weekend of September 10th and 11th.

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 21 B12 Trem y Dyffryn, Colomendy Ind Est Denbigh LL16 5TX info@mac3.co.uk www.mac3.co.uk 01745 816266 • Repairs • Upgrades • Support • WE FIX MACS For free quote CALL: 07919 525 171 OR 01244 547 015 owentelestar Owenaerialstelestar Aerial and TV engineer over 30 years experience formally of TELESTAR Buckley • New Aerials & Satellite dish installs and repairs • Freesat, foreign sky and DAB aerials • TVs and equipment set up including tuning in. • TVs Wall mounted • TV repairs • Aerial points to multiple rooms • All work meter tested and guaranteed Restore your confidence with a new, natural smile. Bespoke Dentures from Clinical Dental Technician, Mark Jones. For more information call 01352 706 100 BROKEN DENTURE? NEXT DAY DENTURE REPAIRS By appointment only due to social distancing guidelines. Please call 01352 706 100 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM E A T , T A L K A N D S M I L E A G A I N W I T H C O N F I D E N C E .

It’s strange that mobile phones are such an integral part of our lives, yet many of us take for granted the competitiveness of the industry and don’t realise where we can be making savings.Inanera of prices rising inexplicably across the board in other elements of our life, the time is now to start working the equation back in our favour, so have a look at your bill, survey the competition and start the conversation!

In this month’s column, Martin Lewis looks at how, in a time of rising costs, we can make savings in other places.

So if you’re coughing more than about a tenner a month for your mobile phone contract – and by that I mean calls, texts and data, not the device itself –you’re probably in line to save some money.

He’s the UK’s leading money saving expert - a journalist and presenter who has kept millions of pounds in people’s pockets as well as lifting the lid on the threats and dangers we need to be aware of as consumers.

There’s so much attention at the moment on the cost of petrol, the cost of our utilities, the rise in inﬂation, and it all seems like bad news. Yet sometimes we are all guilty of obsessing over the negative elements whilst failing to recognise good opportunities elsewhere; and if you’re looking for one sector where costs, pretty much consistently over time, have always decreased, then reach into your pocket and take out your trusty mobile phone. Telecommunications, broadband and connected industries continue to slash prices in what is a consumerled price war, and the simple truth is many of us are still paying too much for our mobile

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call

Money on my mind...the Martin Lewis column phone contracts.

01824 70701322

It all comes down to looking for the best-priced SIM for your needs, because once you ﬁnd the right deal, it’s really very easy nowadays to grab your PAC code and switch networks. Now usually when I suggest switching to a different mobile provider, people come back with concern over signal strength for, say, Lebara Mobile or PlusNet or whoever it is offering the best deal on data.

The reality though is that the communications network is run by four companies and four companies only – O2, EE, Vodafone and Three. Every other provider is piggybacking off their signal, so, in effect, it’s the same signal. So by selecting one of the smaller companies all you’re doing is going with a virtual network, and everything else should remain the same. Obviously check before you sign up to see if 5G or tethering conditions are available, but beyond those things it’s the same line.

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 23 Name & Address stamps, stamps,stamps,Word/DateSignatureIDProtectionstamps,Teachers’Rewardstampsandmuch,muchmore… Company Name & Address Stamp Ideal for business cards, product packaging or company documents, promote your brand in a cost-effective way. • Additional sizes available • impressionsMulti-colouredavailable Ref: 11665 Size: 68 x 23mm RRP: £63.60 With Trodat’s stamps, you can go that extra mile and demonstrate professionalism whilst increasing organisation, streamlining processes and working efficiently. available • Replacement ink pads available Ref: 11663 Size: 45 x 17mm Notary Stamp RRP: £41.30 CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF AN ORIGINAL DOCUMENT DATESIGNED Office Word/Date Stamp • 12 years of dates with a choice of wording • Built-in red and blue ink pad -prints the words in blue and the date in red 139922 - RECEIVED 141303 - FAXED 141386 - CHECKED RRP: £34.80 Click below to upload your logo Your company information and order details here EDUCATION STAMPS Displaying motivational messages that will not only inspire pupils’ learning and reward them for their hard work, Trodat’s educational range enable you to save precious time marking whilst communicating feedback in a fun, visual way the pupils will relate to. Coming in packs of 6 or 12, packed in a ‘really useful box‘ as standard, Trodat‘s Classmate box sets with encouraging messages allow for quick, effective feedback; handy transportation and a clean, tidy work environment. SET OF 8 POUND STERLING COIN STAMPS SET OF 6 TEACHERS‘ MOTIVATION AND REWARD STAMPS RRP: £42.65 Code: RRP:142473£43.35 SET OF 10 EMOTION STAMPS RRP: £43.30 Code: 142631 Perfect for readingexpressingteachingandemotions CLASSMATE SELF-INKING STAMP BOX SETS Box B - Code: 60957 Box C - Code: 61755 ACTUALCOINSIZE Click below to upload your logo Your company information and order details here Fineline Print & Web | The Eagles | 32 Clwyd Street | Ruthin | Denbighshire LL15 1HW www.finelineprintandweb.co.ukCall 01824 705 800 or email shop@fineline.wales to find out more … Rubber Stamps Work more efficiently and streamline your processes with many types of Rubber Stamps Heavy Duty Stamp Ideal for heavy duty applications such as branding boxes in warehouses or even for repetitive use in any office environment. • Largest self-inking stamp • Dater models available Ref: 38392 Size: 112 x 67mm RRP: £139.40 Ref: 110088 Size: 112x 67mm + 4mm date RRP: £151.95 Signature Stamp Minimise strain caused by signing and stamp company documents with your signature. • Your exact signature imprint • Make light work of repetitive tasks Ref: 11664 Size: 57 x 21mm RRP: £51.30 Actual size impression • Stamp – no need to shred documents • Protect you and your company from identity theft ID Protection Stamp Remain GDPR compliant by stamping away any personal customer information. Ref: 53905 RRP: £16.95 StampsAdministrative These stamps feature phrases commonly used on office paperwork, ideal to efficiencystreamlineintheoffice. RRP: £16.95 Code 77298Code 77242 CodeCode7730777297 Code 77241 OVERDUE Code 77245 Code 77304 Code 77244Code 77254 Code 77296 Code 101226 Code 77302 Actual size impression Click below to upload your logo Your company information and order details here TEACHERS' MOTIVATION AND REWARD STAMPSBOX Code:RRP:D£81.6060945 TEACHER RRP:AWARENESSPRE-SCHOOLSTAMPS£77.80Code:62194 hy eahealtsnacktod a t y a I d Ihavegoomanners Iae mt poli d haa Ihavebump l telthe Icantime 12 6 93 Iatemydinner al! lp u ah te a I Ica hy eahealtsnacktod a t y a d Ihavegoomanners Iae mt poli d haa Ihavebump l telthe Icantime 12 6 93 Iatemydinner al! lp u hy eahealtsnacktod a t y a I d Ihavegoomanners Iae mt poli d haa Ihavebump l telthe Icantime 12 6 93 Iatemydinner al! lp u hy eahealtsnacktod a t y a I d Ihavegoomanners Iae mt poli d haa Ihavebump l telthe Icantime 12 6 93 Iatemydinner al! lp u ahe te a I Ican TRODAT PRINTY 4921 STAMPS RRP: Impression£7.45size: 11 x 11mm Code: 68203 Code: 68205 Code: 68206 Code: 68208 Code: 68576 Code: 68579 Code: 68580 Code: 68582 TRODAT PRINTY 4922 STAMPS RRP: Impression£7.20size: 17 x 17mm ImpressionRRP:4933TRODAT TRODAT SELF-INKING PRINTY 4912 RRP: Impression£16.95size:45 x 17mm Code: 147717Code: 147715 Code: 68165 Code: 68197 Code: 68202Code: 68523 Code: 68575 TEACHERS' MOTIVATION AND REWARD STAMPSBOX Code:RRP:D£81.6060945 TEACHER RRP:AWARENESSPRE-SCHOOLSTAMPS£77.80Code:62194 hy eahealtsnacktod a t y a I d Ihavegoomanners Illl ise tew nd e Ihadahea lunch td o Iae mt poli d haa Ihavebump Isy ta ayd eto d dry een I’vebb l telthe Icantime 12 6 93 Iatemydinner al! lp u Imade soe mil eom nes my fasteno an c I hy eahealtsnacktod a t y a I d Ihavegoomanners Iae mt poli d haa Ihavebump l telthe Icantime 12 6 93 Iatemydinner al! lp u hy eahealtsnacktod a t y a I d Ihavegoomanners Illl ise tew nd e Ihadahealt luncay h td o Iae mt poli d haa Ihavebump Isy ta ayd eto d dry een I’vebbra l telthe Icantime 12 6 93 Iatemydinner al! lp u Imade soe mil eom nes my fastenow an c I hy eahealtsnacktod a t y a I d Ihavegoomanners Illl ise tew nd e Ihadahealthy lun! cay h td o Iae mt poli d haa Ihavebump Isy ta ayd eto d dry een I’vebbrave l telthe Icantime 12 6 93 Iatemydinner al! lp u Imade soe mil eom nes my nfastenownsh ao c I hy eahealtsnacktod a t y a I d Ihavegoomanners Illl ise tew nd e Ihadahealthy lun! cay h td o Iae mt poli d haa Ihavebump Isy ta ayd eto d dry een I’vebbrave l telthe Icantime 12 6 93 Iatemydinner al! lp u Imade soe mil eom nes my nfastenownsh o e a c Is t a I hy eahealtsnacktod a t y a I d Ihavegoomanners Iae mt poli d haa Ihavebump l telthe Icantime 12 6 93 Iatemydinner al! lp u TRODAT PRINTY 4921 STAMPS RRP: Impression£7.45size: 11 x 11mm Code: 68203 Code: 68205 Code: 68206 Code: 68208 Code: 68576 Code: 68579 Code: 68580 Code: 68582 TRODAT PRINTY 4922 STAMPS RRP: £7.20 TRODAT PRINTY 4933 STAMPS RRP: Impression£9.70size: 22 x 22mm Code: 68196 ALL STAMPS Heavy Duty Stamp Ideal for heavy duty applications such as branding boxes in warehouses or even for repetitive use in any office environment. Largest self-inking stamp Dater models available Ref: 38392 Size: 112 x 67mm RRP: £139.40 Ref: 110088 Size: 112x 67mm + 4mm date RRP: £151.95 Signature Stamp Minimise strain caused by signing and stamp company documents with your signature. • Your exact signature imprint • Make light work of repetitive tasks Ref: 11664 Size: 57 x 21mm RRP: £51.30 14 DEC 2022 Actual size impression • Stamp – no need to shred documents • Protect you and your company from identity theft ID Protection Stamp Remain GDPR compliant by stamping away any personal customer information. Ref: 53905 RRP: £16.95 StampsAdministrative These stamps feature phrases commonly used office paperwork, to efficiencystreamlineintheoffice. RRP: £16.95 Code 77298Code 77242 CodeCode7730777297 Code 77241 OVERDUE Code 77245 Code 77304 Code 77244 Code 77238 Code 77254 Code 77296 Code 101226 Code 77302 Actual size impression below to upload your logo Your company information and order details here

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701324 DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A FREE AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP? What are the benefits? • Low Carbon Alternative • Increased Efficiency • Sustainable Heating • Low Maintenance • Superior Performance I G N I T E S U S T A I N A B L E E N E R G Y C O W O R K Z , M I N E R V A A V E N U E , C H E S T E R , C H 1 4 Q L I N F O @ I G N I T E S E . C O . U K • W W W . I G N I T E S E . C O . U K 0 1 2 4 4 3 8 9 3 3 5 • 0 1 2 4 4 3 8 9 3 3 6 • 0 1 2 4 4 3 8 9 3 3 7 Why? Save on your Energy Bills by switching your current Oil, LPG & Inefficient electric heating systems to an Air Source Heat Pump

Pension Credit Income related employment and support allowance Income based jobseekers’ allowance Income support Working and Child Tax Credits Universal Credit Housing Benefit Council Tax Support Social Fund Customer Eligibility Criteria Household Income less than £31,000 OR IN RECEIPT OF QUALIFYING BENEFITS See the savings Child Benefit Children Not eligible? The government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) gets you £5,000 towards the supply and install of an Air Source Heat Pump System

Retiling a splashback area behind the sink is usually straightforward, and can provide a gorgeous focal point. The messy bit is removing the old tiles and repairing the surface behind. If saving money is key, plain, rectangular tiles can look super-smart laid upright and aligned, especially with coloured grout for a graphic, modern look.

1 Update lighting

Replacing a cheap vinyl floor covering with beautiful stone or ceramic floor tiles will transform a kitchen, and it may be possible to add underfloor heating at the same time. Alternatively, hide an unattractive floor with a large rug –braided rugs look pretty or there are lots of modern outdoor rugs that can withstand spills.

A new shade can work wonders to update kitchen lighting, while replacing a whole fitting is not usually costly, provided wiring already exists.

Glamorous hardware Cupboard handles, knobs and pulls are easy to replace, and there is an enormous range of shapes, styles and materials available. Measure for handles carefully so that new ones can be bolted through the same holes.

A coat of hardwearing, wipeable paint on the walls gives a quick and easy new look. Cabinets can be repainted too. Remove the doors and all the hardware, sand thoroughly and prime. A satin top coat avoids highlighting fingerprints and minor brushstroke imperfections.

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824

Taps matter

707013

10 Artwork and accessories Hang beautiful paintings, prints or photographs in orderly lines or balanced groups on your kitchen walls. Add accessories that coordinate with the style of your scheme, and perhaps some house plants and/or fresh flowers.

Floor story

Overhaul window treatments

Choose bulbs for the right colour temperature – cool, bright white over working areas, with a warmer glow for relaxed eating. A dimmer is always a good idea.

In a kitchen-diner or an island kitchen with bar stools, the style of seating is important, so think about an overhaul. Buy new, consider antique or vintage options, or consider repainting or reupholstering your current pieces.

A new splashback

Sort out storage Start with a clear-out, and if you need extra shelves inside cupboards, now is the time to add them, with internal organisers to keep everything tidy. Where space is short and items have to be on display, use efficient racks, rails and wall grids, adding baskets, jars and boxes that coordinate with each other and the room as a whole.

Assess seating

Changing a kitchen tap is a simple upgrade that gives the room a new lease of life. Finishes include chrome, stainless steel, brass, nickel, copper, gold or black, or how about a pull-out spray, water filter or a boiling-water tap?

These smart, neutral tiles have been grouted to match the cabinets beneath. Marylebone Gloss Ivory Flat Metro Tiles, £19.95 per square metre, wallsandfloors.co.uk. A custom-made blind will fit your window perfectly without breaking the bank. Regalis silver-patterned roller blinds, £57.71 for a 120x120cm window, englishblinds.co.uk.

A made-to-measure roller blind is an inexpensive kitchen update with a major impact. A more expensive option would be New England-style shutters, which add thermal and acoustic insulation, too.

To advertise your business in Connection Magazines - call 01824 707013

Fresh paint

Create a new look for the heart of your home with these inspiring ideas.

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 27

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701328 Denbigh Town Hall LL16 3TB Neuadd y Dref Dinbych LL16 3TB October 1 10am-4pm2022Hydref Free Parking & Entry Parcio & Mynediad am ddim GwleddPlumDenbighFeastEirinDinbych Food & Drink Stalls Craft & Gift Stalls BBQ ArddangosiadauStondinauDemonstrationsBwyd&DiodCrefft&AnrhegionBarbeciw Geoff Miller - Cegin Caribi Printed by / Argrafwyd gan Mike Neumann Printers-Denbigh 01745 814067

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 29 Glyndwr Rd, Nercwys, CH7 4AU (open 7 days a week) WOOD STORE WALES 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. Delivery and installation services available for a small charge. 01352 372273 www.woodstorewales.co.uk

Talk to your stylist Is your hair high maintenance? Talk to your hairdresser about how to extend the time between appointments. They might suggest swapping from foil highlights to balayage for example, or moving a shade or two closer to your natural colour.

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701330 NINE EASY WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON BEAUTY

Signed up for a beauty subscription and now have a drawer full of unused products? Why not swap them for products you do want? There are several Facebook groups designed to help you do just that.

Sign up for sales Brands usually offer a discount for subscribing to their newsletter. And newsletters often give you early access to sales. To stop your inbox getting clogged, set up an email address just for newsletters. Only check it when you know you’re running low on products, so you don’t get sucked into buying things you don’t need.

2 Ignore the brand name Without the logo, could you really tell whether that lipstick was Bobbi Brown or Barry M?

Go back to basics

3 Hit the supermarket Aldi, in particular, has gained a bit of a cult following for its health and beauty products, some of which are (cough) remarkably similar to those made by top brands. While beauty dupes won’t be exactly the same as the ones they’re inspired by, they may well be close enough that you’ll hardly notice the switch. And considering the saving, it’s well worth giving them a try. Start with Aldi’s Lacura Original Hot Cloth Cleanser (£2.99) and Naturals Eye Palette (£5.99), and Lidl’s Cien Q10 Night Cream (£1.49).

Think small We’re often lured into buying promotional sets, palettes and packages that promise a big saving on the RRP. However, it’s only worth buying them if you’re going to use everything. For example, three individual eye shadows may work out better value than a palette half-full of shades that you’ll barely touch.

Of course brands want you to layer your skincare products. They’ll make more money if they can sell you a moisturiser, SPF cream, serum, moisturiser, primer, BB cream etc., etc., etc. Instead, look for multitasking products that are packed with active ingredients, such as a tinted moisturiser with SPF.

Be ﬁckle We often stick religiously to brands we know and trust, but we shouldn’t be afraid to experiment. Head to TK Maxx and other discount stores to see what’s on offer. You may well ﬁnd a new favourite shampoo or body cream at a fraction of the price you’ve been paying for your current brand. Which brings us to…

4 Think big Generally, bigger sizes cost less per millilitre than smaller ones. So, buy the biggest size you can afford of products that have a decent shelf life, like body wash, perfume, shampoo and most hairstyling products. That said….

Sell and swap

DRYSAU AGORED DINBYCH DENBIGH OPEN DOORS 23ain - 25ain Medi 2022 23rdSeptember25th2022 AM DDIM FREE Dathliad o Bensaerniaeth a Threftadaeth manylion: www.visitdenbigh.co.uk a Llyfrgell Dinbych 01745 816313 A Celebration of Architecture & Heritage details from www.visitdenbigh and Denbigh Library 01745 816313

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701332 To advertise your business in Connection Magazines - call 01824 70701332 Come in and see Lyndsey who can help you choose your perfect carpet, vinyl or laminate flooring, based on your individual requirements and interior decor. Phil - who has many years experience - will expertly measure your rooms and ensure the fitting is carried out to the highest standard, and in a professional and efficient manner. We take pride in every job we do and make sure customers are happy with our service. We even hoover up and take any unwanted bits away for you. As a result, our customers return time and again and also recommend Carpet Emporium to friends and family. WE OFFER A MADE TO MEASURE OPTION THROUGH OUR RUG AND DOORMAT BINDING SERVICE OPEN: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 9.30am-5pm. Wed and Sat 9.30am-2pm CARPET EMPORIUMCARPET EMPORIUM FLOORING SPECIALISTS 25 High Street, Denbigh, LL16 3HY (opposite Holland & Barrett) Tel: 01745 www.carpetemporiumnorthwales.co.uk814235 WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT LOCAL BUSINESS NOT A CHAIN AND AS SUCH OUR ONLY SHOP CAN BE FOUND IN DENBIGH GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE IS SO IMPORTANT TO US Follow us on Facebook @carpetemporiumdenbigh Follow us on Twitter @carpetemporium1@CarpetEmporium1 Offering a wide choice of carpets, vinyl, rugs and runners, to suit every budget PLEASE NOTE:- WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST AND WE REOPEN ON 30TH AUGUST

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 33 HOW TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9 without repetition. That’s all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic. There’s no maths involved, It’s fun, challenging and addictive. Solutions on page 47 The Connection Sudoku Puzzle EASY HARD

The waters around Boa Vista are also a breeding ground for humpback whales, giving you the chance to book a catamaran tour to see these mighty mammals. Sightings are possible from late February through to May.

Taking its inﬂuence from Brazil’s Mardi Gras, the carnival ofﬁcially lasts a week – but locals will tell you Carnival fever begins at the end of the previous year!

The festival fever is alive and kicking Winter in Cape Verde brings with it a whole host of festivals and celebrations. Mindelo’s annual Carnival on the island of São Vicente is by far the archipelago’s most famous event. Held each year on Shrove Tuesday, the carnival sees the small Cape Verdean town come alive with live music, colourful costumes and dancing.

It’s the perfect place to go island-hopping With each island offering its own unique ﬂavour, why settle for just one? Imagine starting your holiday on the beach, followed by a couple of days spent drinking in mountain scenery, then the next morning you’re off to hike a volcano. If that sounds exciting, you’ll love an islandhopping holiday around Cape Verde.

Don’t miss a visit to the island of Santo Antão. A wonderland for hikers, it’s by far the greenest island in the archipelago.

The beaches are divine Powder-soft sand washed by turquoise sea, lined with swaying palm trees: the beaches in Cape Verde are paradise.

70701334

The archipelago’s volcanic landscape, mountain scenery and cultural cities make the islands an adventurer’s playground too.

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824

With its white-sand beaches, stunning mountain scenery and vibrant culture, it’s no wonder Cape Verde is becoming one of the UK’s favourite spots for winter sun. This idyllic archipelago may be known for its winning combination of sun, sea and sand, but with ten islands to explore there’s plenty of room for adventure too. Here are ﬁve reasons to consider Cape Verde when planning your next winter break – and what not to miss while you’re there.

Sal, the archipelago’s most popular island, is home to the gorgeous Santa Maria beach, where bustling bars, shops and restaurants offer a welcome break from the midday sun. Fancy a little more peace and quiet? On the island of Boa Vista, you’ll ﬁnd unspoilt stretches of sand with barely a soul in sight to share them with.

Witness Fogo’s lunar-like landscape or immerse yourself in Santiago’s lush green valleys. If you’re looking for a more cultural experience, you’ll love the island of São Vicente with its buzzing musical scene. The higher winds during November and March make Cape Verde’s beaches a fantastic place to practice watersports too.

You could see turtles and whales Cape Verde is home to some of the most important loggerhead turtle nesting sites in the world. On the island of Sal you can visit Project Diversity, a non-proﬁt organisation that protects the turtles’ nesting sites and helps hatchlings make their way to the sea. Visit between July and December for the best chance of witnessing the tiny turtles’ journey.

There are adventures to be had

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 35 No Callout Charge • Free Safety Check / Advice • Key Cutting Service Domestic & Commercial Locksmiths • Key Cutting Service Locks & Eviction Services • Upvc Window / Door Maintenance & Repairs DAVID CAWTHRAY 07813 850008 | 01745 david@denbighlocksmiths.com816730 Covering All Denbighshire Areas All Locks Supplied Meet Insurance Standardsdenbighlocksmiths.com Stephen Price Painting & Decorating For a professional, courteous and high quality service which encompasses:• Painting - all types of internal and external work • Wallpaper hanging • Residential & Commercial work • Free estimates and competitive rates • Fully insured • No job to small • Over 20 years experience Call 01824 702924 or 07821 881 856

3. If you are using brandy, pour it in around the edge of the pan so that it runs underneath the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate. Add the wine in the same way, pouring it in around the sides of the pan, and cook for a further 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate and reduce the Next,acidity.add the chicken stock pot and the tomato juice (with gravy browning if using). Shake the pan to gently work it in and turn the chicken pieces until fully coated in the liquid. Bring slowly to the boil to allow the chicken stock pot to dissolve, then add the tarragon and simmer for 5 minutes.

• Either 1 small chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or 8 chicken thighs, or 8 chicken breast ﬁllets (skin on or off as preferred)

4. While the chicken is simmering, take a separate frying pan and heat the remaining olive oil. Slice the mushrooms and add to the second pan, then fry them for 3-5 minutes.

• 1 chicken stock pot

•

Ingredients (serves 4)

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701336

2 shallots, very ﬁnely chopped (100g or 3.5 oz)

2 tbsp olive oil

Introduction

• 600ml (2 1/2 cups) tomato juice (with an optional touch of gravy browning added in for extra colour if desired)

• 3 tbsp tarragon, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and ﬁnely diced

• A few sprigs of fresh parsley to garnishadd to the frying pan, placing the shallot under the chicken so that the shallot cooks.

• 250g (9oz) button mushrooms, ﬁnely sliced

2. Put the ﬂoured chicken pieces into the hot olive oil, skin side down, and fry without moving the pieces until golden-brown underneath. This should take around 8-10 minutes. Next, turn the chicken and fry until browned on the other side. Now ﬁnely chop the shallot and Method

•

5. Next, add in the parsley and diced tomato, shaking the pan to mix everything in well. Spoon the mushrooms, parsley and tomato over the chicken and garnish with sprigs of parsley, then serve.

The fearsome yet fantastically ﬂamboyant Marco Pierre White relays his splendid Chicken Chasseur recipe.

1. Gently heat half of the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan. The oil should be hot, but not so hot that it scorches the floured chicken. Next, spread a layer of flour on a plate or a tray, and coat the chicken pieces evenly and thoroughly, shaking off any excess flour. This will add a golden-brown colour to the cooked chicken and help to thicken the sauce.

• 1 tbsp plain ﬂour, for coating

Marco Pierre White’s Chicken Chasseur

•

50ml (3 ½ tbsp) brandy, optional • 100ml (7 tbsp) white wine

• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 37 VALE PAINTERS PAINTING, DECORATING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Internal & External Painting • Roof/Guttering Repairs • Competitive rates Mob: (Paul) 07968 578 704 (Nick) 07493 800 540 Tel: 01824 704033 email: valeruthin@gmail.com • Professional Friendly Service CAll FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY  ●   

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701338 We are manufactures and retailers of made to measure:Curtains • Venetian • Rooflights • Romans Velux • Canopies • Verticals • Parasols • Rollers Pleated • Awnings St. Asaph - Penhewl Works, St. Asaph, LL17 0NH Tel: 01745 583410 Mold - 4 Earl Road, Mold, CH7 1AJ Tel:- 01352 752467 andersonsblindsandcurtains.co.uk Blinds & Curtains Your local supplier of domestic andcommercial Blinds & Curtains Open Mon Fri 8am 6pm Saturday 9am - 5:30pm Sunday 10am - 4pm find your colour inspiration at wall painted to match my faveartist New in this Autumn Farrow & Ball colours Crown colours LaceTilespanels Paint Wallpaper Lighting Tiles Homewares 51/53 Well St, Ruthin, LL15 1AF tel: 01824 702849 www.ruthindecor.co.uk R u t h i n D e c o r h o m e l y i n s p i r a t i o n f r o m c o t t a g e s t o c a s t l e s greenand earth tones

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 39 Seeclear GUTTER CLEANING SPECIALISTS Tel: 01824 790496 Tel: 07789 www.seeclearwindowcleaners.com760331 UPVC Cleaning Fascia & Sof t Cleaning Window Cleaning Driveways & Patio Cleaning Solar Panel Cleaning Conservatory Roof Cleaning Over 20 years experience FULLY INSURED FREE QUOTATIONS Mini Cryptic Crossword Across 1. Mad twins an earl may hold (6) 6. Beer-soaked limb, say (6) 7. Star almost sounding solemn (6) 8. Repeat in the chorus (4) 10. Raise a glass to grilled bread! (5) 13. Non-clerical poem (3) 14. Now about to possess (3) 15. Ready for collection (3) 16. First time before split fashion (5) 19. Expire with a twisted notion (4) 21. Horatio’s wrestling hold (6) 22. Silent move to join the military (6) 23. Madden with anger to a point (6) Down 1. Gusset I sent out (5) 2. Sail back after a false name (5) 3. Provide relief inside, take a seat (4) 4. Determination to do the puzzle once more (7) 5. Small fruit to inter, it’s said (5) 9. Recently holding currency unit (4) 11. Recital about a newspaper item (7) 12. Note changes pitch (4) 15. Verse strangely cut off (5) 17. Monarch’s measuring stick? (5) 18. Sing out of ascending change and move to music (5) 20. Neat way to make a poker stake (4)

01824 70701340

A Life With Footnotes by Terry Pratchett

The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman Trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A local news legend is on the hunt for a sensational headline, and soon the gang are hot on the trail of two murders, 10 years apart.

To help with her terrible writer’s block, Lucas o ers to take Rosie on a series of experimental dates meant to jump-start her romantic inspiration; if only Lucas’s time in New York didn’t have an expiration date!

One: Simple One-Pan Wonders by Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver is back to basics with over 120 simple, delicious, one-pan recipes. In One, Jamie will guide you through over 120 recipes for tasty, fuss-free anddishesfriendlybudget-Packedconvenience.maximumup)(andminimalmeaningoringredientshaseachBetterjustcookeddishessatisfyinginonepan.still,recipejusteightfewer,prepwashingandwithyou

Published by Simon & Schuster on September 6th

To make matters worse, a new nemesis pays Elizabeth a visit, presenting her with a deadly mission: kill or be killed...

Published by Viking on September 15th

This month, four September releases across the spectrum of ﬁction and non-ﬁction.

The RoommateAmericanExperiment by Elena Armas From the author of The Spanish Love Deception, this eagerly anticipated follow-up features Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín, who are forced to share a New York apartment.

Mixed Bookbag

At the time of his death in award-winning2015, and bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett was working on his ﬁnest story yet - his own. Following his untimely death from tomemoirofdisease,Alzheimer’sthemantlecompletingTerry’swaspassedRobWilkins,his former assistant, friend and now head of the author’s literary estate, and now the circle has been squared on a writing career that inspired so many. Published by Transworld on September 29th

Penned by one of the people who knew him best, this o cial biography of the storytelling genius that was Terry Pratchett draws on both the writer’s own unpublished notes and interviews from close friends and family, to create a resounding tribute to a unique literary talent.

While consciencegrapplesElizabethwithher(anda gun), the gang and their unlikely new friends (including TV stars, money launderers and ex-KGB colonels) unravel a new mystery. But can they catch the culprit and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call

can rustle up any time, One has everything from delicious work from home lunches to quick dinners the whole family will love; from meat-free options to meals that will get novice cooks started. Published by Forever on September 1st dishesfriendlyyou

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 41 R O LLERS | ROMANS | VER TICALS | VE N E T IANS | CUR TAI N S | SHUTTERS | W O O DEN BLINDS Call me for a free in-home appointment: David Pugh 07917230903 *Based on the same spec, size & levels of service. • I provide expert advice on the best window solutions • Flexible appointment times • Blinds & curtains tailor-made here in the UK • Ask me about discountsmulti-blind • I won’t be beaten on price* • Electric blinds available YOUR LOCAL BLINDS, CURTAINS & SPECIALISTSHUTTERS ✓Friendly in-home service ✓ Options for every budget ✓ Price includes measuring & fitting Wrexham “My local advisor helped me find a blind to fit my budget. The service was second to none”. Laura Jackson, customer CLARINET, SAXOPHONE and FLUTE TUITION Private tuition available in Ruthin from a professional musician and graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music with over 30 years teaching and performing experience. Call/WhatsApp Janet Williams 07341 janetwilliams.clarinet@gmail.com344690Call Aaron on:- 07907 494687 ninjatints@yahoo.com Is your Mobilecaravan/motorhomecar/van/toohot?Tintedwindowswillhelp.windowtinting-Wecometoyou.

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701342 We Clean All Frames And Sills We Only Come Every OTHER Month (8 week cycle) Do You Need A Decent Window Cleaner? Fred Harvey Ty Coch Farm Hafod Near Wrexham LL14 6HF To Arrange Your Free QuoteCall or text 07989 290 123 E. JONES AND SONS (DENBIGH) LTD. EST 1929 DRUID BUILDINGS, HIGHGATE, DENBIGH, LL16 3LE

While hedgehogs are excellent at ﬁnding their own food, a helping hand in a time of need goes a long way. Of course, if you see a really poorly hedgehog who appears to be in need of treatment,medical your ﬁrst step should be contactto your local advice.centrerescuefor

For anyone who’s ever chanced upon these little wonders, the plight of the hedgehog - in the last decade numbers have fallen by 30% - will feel like a real shame. After all, they are charming, nervous and largely harmless animals. However, there are some things you can do to help our hog friends survive their current plight. Hog heaven Create a nesting place for any expected hedgehogs by curating log and leaf piles, plus wilderness areas. In addition, buy a purpose-built hedgehog home to provide a safe haven. Fallen leaves also offer perfect nesting material, so make sure to leave some when you next clear your garden.

Put away the pellets There is no need for slug pellets when you have a thriving hedgehog population, as these hungry little hogs can hoover up over 100 snails, slugs and worms every night!

Protection A vital feature for hedgehogs in your garden is long grass, where they might hide away and feel safe from the gaze of predators. This grass and surrounding plants will encourage a mass of snails and slugs which, as above, are a hedgehog delicacy!

Create hedgehog highways If you live in a terraced plot and have gardens that are side by side in a row behind the houses – and providing your neighbours agree! – make little tunnels through the garden fences so hedgehogsthatcan have a corridor between Thisgardens.transforms your garden from an isolated nature reserve into a spiny mammal thoroughfare, which is fun for all concerned.

For more information on how you can help hedgehogs, www.britishhedgehogs.org.ukvisit:or www.hedgehogstreet.org

With their bristly bodies and snuﬄing snouts, hedgehogs are one of the nation’s favourite garden visitors. Yet despite pleas for urban and rural gardeners to take better care of these cute animals, hedgehog numbers continue to decline at an alarming rate.

Looking after hedgehog health If you ﬁnd an underweight sickly-lookingorhedgehog,oralternativelyahedgehogactiveinwinter, put out tinned cat or dog food and fresh water.

Hooray Hedgehogsfor

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.

What’s44 On and

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 707013 Local groups.

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

Ruthin W I meet on the third Tuesday of evert month in LLys Erw Community Hall Ruthin at 2pm.We also have a craft class in the same place and time on the second Tuesday of every month. We have guest speakers , outings and meals out. Come along and see what we get up to. For further information call Mary Marquess on 01824705166 or Jen Roberts - Jones on 01824 703816.

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. New members welcome. We also hold a coffee morning every 2nd Saturday of the month 10am - 11.30am at Eirianfa which is open to all. For more details contact Annwen on 01745 815 827

and MEETINGS

LOCAL GROUPS

Please message Girlguide Leader Alex Jones for more information via 2nd Ruthin Guides Facebook page or ruthingirlguides@outlook.com

Food Bank Donation Day!

Denbigh Floral Art Club Ladies have you ever thought about flower arranging? We are Denbigh Floral Art Club. We meet the first Tuesday of the month at Plas Piggott Club, Ruthin Road, Denbigh at 7.30pm September 6th Tuesday. Work shop please bring a pair of scissors and a little greenery if you have Octobersome. 4th Helen Raymond Clarke. From Albrighton title Roundabout Thursday November 3rd at TOWN HALL Donald Morgan. Title, Christmas Celebration 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.comContinuedon page 47 advertise your business Connection Magazines - call 01824 707013

Saturday 1st October 10am to 2pm at the Presbyterian Church Ruthin Wynnstay Road, Ruthin Shed in Rhuthun. Ruthin Men’s Shed has been created to help Men with their mental health and to stop guys feeling isolated and on their own during their bad periods, there is no actual correct way of running a shed it’s entirely up to the guys involved in the shed activities can be anything. We have been meeting at Nibbles cafe for the past few months where the guys will have a brew and a bite to eat if they want to but we generally discuss anything that may be causing anyone problems in their life, we openly talk, laugh, cry about mental health and no judgement is made on anyone. We are part of the Resource group from Cai Dai Denbigh where people can participate in Gardening work or craft work, caring for nature and wildlife in general, there are two other groups we are also part of Repair cafe very similar to the BBC program and Library of things where the idea is you can borrow a gardening implement and return it when you have finished with it with a small donation. There is a lot a potential for further activities to be carried out by anyone coming along to any of the groups . Our email ruthinmensshed@gmail.com Rhuthun Men’s Shed The Skills and Happiness Exchange is our Facebook page.

Ruthin Girl Guides are reopening to all girls aged between 10 and 14 years old. Meetings are Monday evenings during term time. You can apply and register for a place via the Girlguiding website www.girlguiding.org.uk

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 45 garageﬁfor£895From*afullyttedelectricdoor. Garolla garage doors are expertly made to measure in our own UK factories, they’re strong and solidly built. The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically, taking up only 8 inches inside your garage, maximising valuable space. Our expert local installers will ﬁt your new door and they’ll take away the old one too, so there’s no mess. Give us a call today and we’ll come and measure up FREE of charge. CALL US TODAY ON: 01492 250 028 MOBILE: 07537 149 128 *Offer valid for openings up to 2.4m wide & including 2 remote controls, 55mm white slats, internal manual override 50thOrganAnniversaryrecitalbyIanTracey(The internationally famous Liverpool Cathedral Organist) St Mary’s Church, Mold September 10th at 7.30 Tickets, £10, available in advance at www.moldmusic.co.uk/organoratthedoor.

To advertise in the Clwyd Connection, call 01824 70701346Index to advertisers Aerial installer Ear health Locksmith Owen Telstar Aerials 21 Hear Shop 7 Denbigh Locksmith 35 Antiques & Collectables Education centre Oven cleaning Unit 15 Emporium 6 Coleg Cambria 19 Oven U 6 Artisan Market Estate Agent Painter & Decorator Ruthin Artisan Markets 37 Fisher German 3 Steve Price 35 Assembly Member Electrician Vale Painters 37 Darren Millar AM 15 L&P Electrical Engineering 6 Political party Book shop Employment opportunities Yes Cymru 18 Mold Book Shop 17 Denbighshire County Council 13 Printer Builder Furniture shop Fineline 23 CWM Builders 2 Pine & Oak Direct 11 Septic Tank Emptying Steve Roberts 37 Garage door replacement Wilson Bros 41 Camper & Caravan repairs Garolla Doors 45 Sustainable energy solution MPI Campers 2 Garden buildings IgniteSustainable Energy 24 Carpet Cleaners Wood Store Wales 29 Theatre/Cinema Simply the Best 2 Garden centre Theatr Clwyd 5 Vale Carpet Cleaners 6 Greenfingers Garden Centre 15 Tool Hire Carpet & Flooring Garden Machinery JT Williams 12 Carpet Emporium 32 J.T. Williams 12 Website designer Carpenter & Joiner Gutter cleaning DoodleIT 12 Ben James Clayton Joinery 35 See Clear Gutter Cleaning 39 Weight loss help Ken Jones 12 Handyman Slimming World 11 Clarinet tuition G. Cross Handyman 12 Window Blinds Janet Williams 41 Hardware supplies Andersons Curtains & Blinds 38 Computer repairs Morgans of Ruthin 48 Hilary's Blinds 41 MAC 3 21 Home help Window Cleaning Curtains & Blinds Help at Home 6 Fred Harvey window cleaning 42 Andersons 38 Kitchen & Bathrooms Windows & Conservatories Decorating Supplies Russell Jones Kitchens 27 Snowdonia Windows 8 Ruthin Décor 38 Kitchen restoration Window tinting Denture repairs Transform your Kitchen 21 Ninja Tints 41 AS. Moore 21 Loft access Domestic appliance retail Access 4 Lofts 18 E. Jones (Denbigh) Ltd 42 Drain services Drains Today 2 Make sure your business is getting noticed Make sure the readers of this magazine know what products or services they can get from you. Call Trevor on 01824 707013 NOW to book your advert. The deadline for the October edition is the 18th September.

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers Cryptic crossword

Bowling Club, who play on this green, is also available. Club meetings are at 11am on Tuesdays and 2pm on Thursdays and Sundays. For details contact Guy Alford on 01824 703645 or guyalford@tiscali.co.uk

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 This magazine is delivered to over 7500 local homes each month!

bowling,

For your chance to win £15, just email or write to the address on page 4 and tell me where he is hiding. Don’t forget to include your name and address. NOTE Only 1 entry per person. The winner will be picked at random on 18th September and will receive £15. The winner of the “Where’s Rebus” competition in July was:- J. Cain of Troed y Rhiw, Ruthin Well done. Rebus was hiding on pages :- 13, 23, 32, 35 and 45 EASY HARD

Membershipinfo@thecentreruthin.co.uk.oftheLlanfwrog

Trinity Table Tennis club meet in the Village Hall in Trefnant on Monday evenings from 7:30pm and every Thursday except the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm. 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.

Imagine what a difference to the attendance at your local event this magazine could make To have details of your non profit event, club, group or Church included here, please EMAIL:-bytrevor@clwydconnection.co.ukthe18thofeachmonth.

Please mention The Clwyd Connection when using any of the advertisers 47 Competition and puzzle solutions

facilities

CHURCH MEETINGS

Where’s Rebus I have hidden 5 pictures of “Rebus” the dragon in this magazine WIN £15!

Contact :- David Jones Tel :- 07502 544 688 Email :- david.trinitytt@gmail.com

Contact

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 tollow the signs round the Church or from School Road! Phone 705592.

Public Crown Green Bowling Facility at the Llanfwrog Community “Centre” on Mwrog Street, Ruthin. All ages are invited to have a go at crown green beginners welcome. . “Pay and Play” are available, including all equipment. “The Centre” on 01824 702885 or

We have just what you need for We have just what you need for your garden this summer Lon Ruthin,IndustrialParcwrEstate,LL151NJ.0182470701001824702990 OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday 8am –8amSaturday5pm–12pm Morgans, for all your Agricultural supplies, Joinery, Building & DIY supplies, Landscaping, Tools, Garden Supplies, Workwear and much more. www.morgansltd.com Railway sleepers Garden furniture Bark and compost Decorative gravel and slate (bagged or in bulk) Fencing Bespoke garden buildings Sheds of all sizes Paving Reclaimed sleepers