Mold Connection August 21 by Connection Magazines Ltd

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Issue 194 August 2021

INSIDE THIS EDITION: l CAN YOU HELP CORY'S FUNDRAISING? l MAKING THE SWITCH l LIQUID GOLD l BOOK REVIEWS PLUS ALL THE REGULAR FEATURES

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CONNECTION Contents Beach safety tips 10 Liquid gold - water in gardens 18 Working from the garden 22 Seasonal fruit & veg 24 Cory’s fund-raising. Can you help? 26 Book reviews 30 Cryptic crossword 32 Pain killer advice 34 Mold Freemasons give thanks 37 UK Holiday ideas 38 Look after your skin this summer 41 Camping with children 42 Sudoku puzzle 45 Is it time to switch and save? 46 Monthly recipe 49 Wordsearch puzzle 50 Community groups update 52 Index to advertisers 54 Puzzle solutions 55 Publisher: Connection Magazines Ltd Editor: Trevor Arnold Tel: 01824 707 013 E: trevor@connectionmagazines.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 obtained. Copyright 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. 928 4888 65A

Hello once again, and welcome to your handy local guide.

Goodness, how this year seems to be flying by doesn’t it? As people start to take advantage of the warmer weather to head to beaches, it’s important that adults and children understand the risks and what is in place to keep them safe. For more information, take a look at the information from the RNLI on page 10 Normally, the summer editions of the magazine are packed with details of village fêtes and carnivals but so far, I haven’t been informed of any that are planned. Given the current restrictions, I suppose that’s not very surprising. But, if you are organising any events for this year or you know someone that is, please get in touch. You can use this magazine to let people know about your event. One event that is taking place, involves many local artists who are opening up their studios. Have a look on page 32 for more details. Have you noticed a lot of new businesses in Mold recently as well as many businesses that have changed what they do or have moved premises? This is all great to see but It’s vital we all support them. Many are providing much need employment in the area, so pop in and say hi. I hope you have a great August, whatever you’re doing. See you next month Trevor

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On The Beach - A Guide to a Safe and Fun Time at the Seaside this Summer You're all packed for a day at the beach. You've got sunscreen, a beach chair and a good book, and you're looking forward to a day in the sun and surf. When you arrive at the beach, though, it's lined with red flags. The RNLI has developed a flag warning system to notify beachgoers of potential water hazards. Understanding and heeding these coloured flags keeps you safe in the water and helps you enjoy your trip to the beach. RED AND WHITE PROHIBITION SIGN Do not enter the water at any time. Swimming and other water-related activities are not permitted.

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Choose a Lifeguarded Beach When you’re heading to a beach, the RNLI urge you to respect the water and visit a lifeguarded beach. On a lifeguarded beach there are trained professionals to help keep you safe – they’ll be on hand if something goes wrong, in or out of the water. It’s easy to search for lifeguarded beaches to make sure you and your family have a safe and fun trip to the coast. Simply visit: https://rnli.org/ﬁnd-my-nearest/lifeguarded-beaches. Remember: If you see anyone in trouble, alert the lifeguards, or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

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Liquid Gold Water conservation and management in the garden As you swivel the magic turnkey that releases a gushing stream of clean and sparkling water into your can, pause for a moment. Marvel at the luck of the draw that finds us living in a part of the world where water is available for us to use and to misuse. The water that you pour into summer hanging baskets and sprinkle liberally on your beds and borders was once excreted by huge reptiles. Your café latte contains dinosaur pee. Indeed, water on Planet Earth has been here for almost five billion years and the total amount is just about the same as ever. It represents the ultimate success story in terms of recycling. So, what’s the problem? Portability is the problem. Gardeners will be familiar with the weight of a big can of water – bringing in water where it’s needed isn’t always easy. And when crops fail in Africa, knowing there’s ample water in the world for everyone is no help. Climate change is causing a warmer atmosphere. We either have too much water or too little; Goldilocks would rarely judge things to be ‘just right’. What we all need to do is our bit, so what ‘bit’ is best in a garden, and how can gardeners help? • Creating space for water within a garden can be life-enhancing. Aim to slow rainfall down – allow some of it to be absorbed in vegetation,

then catch and retain some more. Provide a pond that collects water run-off, then enjoy watching the biodiverse-rich habitats that develop. Surround your pond with plants that can cope with flooding and drought. They will help to absorb some of the excess during times-a-plenty, but they won’t die of heat exhaustion during a prolonged dry spell. Some examples are: Acanthus, Astilbe, Brunnera, Cornus, Eupatorium, Hemerocallis, Iris, Kniphofia, Miscanthus, Persicaria, Rudbeckia, Scabious and many more. Experimentation is all part of your gardening fun. • In places that require hard materials, choose porous options through which the rain can drain. • Divert your downpipes into water butts – these can be surprisingly beautiful if you shop around. It means you capture some of the rainwater for use when you need it the most. • Choose drought-tolerant planting for the driest parts of your garden. These plants will generally have silvery-coloured leaves or foliage that is covered in fine hair, which reduces evaporation. Once established, they should survive the hottest, driest weather that they are ever likely to get, without needing to be watered. Surround them with gravel, pebbles or boulders as this will conserve what little moisture there is in the soil, plus it looks great too. • Use plants to help your plants. One species can prop up another and provide shade if they are planted close together. Avoid bare patches of soil that will dry out in hot weather. • Consider adding structural reinforcement to your shed roof so that you can add plants. It’s such a great look and captures water as it falls. Sedums and wildflowers will give you butterflies and bees all spring and summer long.

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The best solution to having to work at least partially at home may be a garden building that’s set up as a fully functioning work area, but here we outline some points to consider. First, assess how you’ll use the building. While a tiny office with a desk, chair and shelf will suit some, others may require more floor space, specially designed storage, larger windows or additional security, for example. Most people will want electricity in their new outdoor office, but will you also need a landline, a sink with running water, a kitchenette or a WC? For comfortable working, a garden office should be built to a high standard. Insulation is vital for walls, floors and roof for all-year-round use, including double glazing and draught proofing. Heating is important, too, whether by timercontrolled electric convention heaters, electric radiators or wood burners. If anything valuable is going to be stored, glass windows are better than plastic, and a sturdy door with a proper lock will be necessary. Your garden office must be big enough for your needs but not so large that it decreases your outside space by too much. Floor area can range from 4m square up to 15 to 20m square, or even more. Usually there will be a maximum

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size possible and an obvious location, but where there is a choice of position consider how close you want the room to be to your home, whether the ground is sloping, where there are potential obstructions, how the sun falls during the day, and the best position for windows and door. Consider how you will connect utilities – the closer you are to the house, the cheaper it will be to lay pipework and cables, including a wired internet connection if you can’t use or extend the wireless signal of your router. You might need a path from your back door to the new structure. Most garden buildings are deemed ‘permitted development’, but check with your local authority in case you need planning permission. Any structure larger than 15 square metres or used for sleeping will have to pass building regulations. You can’t put an outbuilding in your front garden without planning permission or take up more than 50% of the area of land around the original house.

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Even if you haven’t made it to the Mediterranean in person this year, the vegetables associated with this part of the world are very much in season and widely available in the UK. With fruit, although UK strawberries are at the end of the season, other berries are coming into their own.

Green Beans The green beans of your grandmother’s day had to be destrung and they were also known as string beans. The string has now been bred out of green beans – a boon for the busy. Did you know that you can also get green beans that are a different colour? Purple and a more yellow colour are also available.

Blackberries Big juicy berries abound in August. The classic blackberry and apple pie is always a favourite, as is the same ingredients in a crumble. If you are lucky, you may have some of these berries growing wild where you live, and nothing tastes better than free food! Blueberries An easy fruit to serve and just as easy to eat. As they are, in a smoothy or over your breakfast cereal, and a nice addition to your summer G&T too. Considered a superfood due to their high vitamin content.

Butternut Squash Also called winter squash, this starts cropping in late August. Packed with alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, as well as vitamin C. When roasted for long enough squash will caramelise and so makes a good side dish, but for everyday it is excellent in vegetarian recipes such as curries, risottos and soup. Peaches and Nectarines These fruits came into season in July but are still in season in August. Peaches – the furry ones – and nectarines – smooth – are the same fruit but have a gene variation between them. They can be cooked but are so delicious raw they might not make it that far. Celery The crunchy stalks make this a popular low-calorie snack, although it is tastier still when paired with a dip. There is plenty of fibre in celery too so it’s good for you.

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Cory’s fundraiser to thank emergency workers that came to his aid

ory Pygott, 14, from Mynydd Isa, will be walking 13 miles with nine friends from Argoed to Wrexham Maelor Hospital in aid of the Wales Air Ambulance, Welsh Ambulance Service and the hospital’s children’s ward. Just over a month ago the Argoed High School pupil was at the park with his friends, when he came off a swing and was knocked unconscious after he banged his head on a metal bar and fractured his skull. Cory said: “It was severe to the point where if my friends and the north Welsh Ambulance Service hadn’t acted as quickly as they did,

I’d be in a lot more serious condition. I was bleeding from my ears and was unconscious, they rung 999 and made sure I wasn’t choking on my tongue and put me in the recovery position.” An ambulance and air ambulance were sent to assist Cory, it was then decided that due to Cory’s condition that another air ambulance with a consultant on-board was needed. Despite initial fears that Cory would need to be flown to the Royal Stoke University Hospital or Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, he was stable enough to go

straight to Wrexham Maelor Hospital in a road ambulance. Cory will be joined by his nine friends, Yazmin Richardson, Ieuan Alan, Ben Worrall, Clément Vick, James Brownbill, Isaac Godwin, Jac Jones, Lucca Jones and JJ Griffiths. The family are extremely grateful to his schoolfriends for helping save Cory’s life, his friend Yazmin stopped him choking by getting his tongue out of the back of his throat, and his friend Clément put him into the recovery position. James and Ieuan ran to Cory’s house in the village

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where his sister Lucy, 16, was at home. Lucy got help from the family’s friend Des, who took them all back up to Cory.

ambulance could gain entry. They also got cars moved and waited at the end of the road so the ambulance wouldn’t get lost.

Yasmin and Clément also went to get help, whilst Ben, 13, stayed with Cory, whilst on the phone to the emergency services.

“The ambulance and paramedics were by Cory’s side within 10 minutes, closely followed by the first air ambulance and then the second air ambulance arrived, which had a consultant onboard who would’ve been able to put Cory into an induced coma. Thankfully, Cory showed signs of improvement and went to Wrexham Maelor Hospital in a normal ambulance.

Cory’s dad, Stephen, said: “I want the children to get the recognition they deserve. They really stepped up at such a young age. When help arrived the children then got our friend, Des, to unscrew the gate hinges to Argoed Park, so the

Remarkably Cory was home within 48 hours of his accident and just 48 hours later he set up his Go Fund Me page because ‘he wants to give back to the ones who helped him’. Cory and his friends are aiming to raise at least £5,000 for three important causes, Wales Air Ambulance, Welsh Ambulance Service and the hospital’s children’s ward The walk will take place on 30 August, which will be followed by a raffle and cake stall at Argoed sports and Social Club.

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Who the Hell is….? – Various Authors Academic books aren’t always the easiest of reads. They can feel inaccessible to anyone without a degree in the subject. This series aims to put that right – each book is written in plain, jargon-free English. The series covers key historical intellectuals such as Plato, Rousseau, Marx and Nietzsche. You’ll learn about the events that shaped each person and where they got their ideas from, and take a closer look at three of their key theories.

Slug – Hollie McNish As you’d expect from this hugely popular poet, there’s plenty of humour, honesty and straight talking in Slug. No subject in McNish’s life is out of bounds it seems – she covers everything from birth, periods and motherhood to sex and death. Slug is not a typical poetry book – it’s sprinkled with prose and short stories. If you offend easily, it may not be for you, but if you want to dip into a book that feels like a private conversation with your best friend, Slug is out now. More Than a Woman – Caitlin Moran Caitlin Moran’s second memoir picks up where the first left off. Moran brings her trademark wit as she explores what it means to be a middle-aged woman in modern Britain. She also lets us in on some of the most difficult challenges she’s had to face over the past few years, including helping her teenage daughter battle an eating disorder. It can feel a little smug at times, but on the whole More Than a Woman is well worth a read. Choose Your Own Autobiography – Neil Patrick Harris The clue to this one is in the title – rather than a straightforward ‘the whole truth and nothing but the truth’ memoir, this one gives the reader the chance to choose what to read about next and, in some cases, in which direction Harris should have headed. Will you end up starring in Doogie Howser MD or eaten by piranhas? Only you can choose. Hilarious, insightful and original, this is a great holiday read. Captain Tom’s Life Lessons – Captain Tom Moore and Wendy Holden In 2020, Captain Tom set out to raise money for the NHS. He soon became a household name. A number one single followed, as did his bestselling autobiography, Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day. In Captain Tom’s Life Lessons, he shares some of the things he learned over his 100 years. There’s no preaching or lecturing, just bucketloads of warmth, humility and quiet humour. Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet – Kate Pankhurst Kate Pankhurst has written several children’s books about fantastic women in history. This one focuses on environmental heroes. You’ll read about Jane Goodall and Anita Roddick, alongside lesser-known figures such as Wangari Maathai and Ingebord Beling. Each mini-bio is accompanied by full-colour illustrations. Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet may be aimed at young children, but parents, grandparents and teachers are sure to enjoy it just as much.

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Options for aches and pains When you need pain relief fast, pharmacists can provide helpful advice on the best over-the-counter (OTC) remedies for you. “Choosing the right over-the-counter option depends on your individual needs and requires a closer look at your symptoms,” says Brian Deal, a community pharmacist. “You also need to take into account contraindication factors that could make a specific drug unsuitable for you, such as allergies, any other medical conditions and medication you’re already on.” Headaches Analgesics such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin are good pain-relief options for headaches, says Zartasha Arshid, a locum community pharmacist. “Paracetamol is very effective in treating mild to moderate pain caused by headaches. If this fails to ease the pain, a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen can be taken. If the pain continues, you can safely take both types together, although it is better to stagger the doses.” How they work: paracetamol helps to block the nerves that transmit the pain impulse to the brain. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and aspirin work by reducing the level of prostaglandins, hormonelike substances that irritate the nerve endings and cause the feeling of pain. Period pain “NSAIDs such as ibuprofen are the best option, as they have the anti-inflammatory action that can often ease period pain,” Deal says. “This group of drugs works on reducing the production of prostaglandins and there is evidence to show that they help to reduce the heaviness of a period.” Arshid adds: “If pain persists, ibuprofen can be combined with paracetamol by staggering the doses. Hyoscine can also be taken to ease cramps.” How they work: ibuprofen and paracetamol are effective against mild to moderate pain. NSAIDs also help to control the body’s temperature.

Joint pain “NSAIDs – for example, ibuprofen or diclofenac, available as a cream, spray or oral painkiller – are the best option for treating joint pain,” Arshid says. “Applying a topical preparation to the skin will help to increase blood flow and stimulate nerves in the affected joint.” How they work: NSAIDs can help to ease musculoskeletal pain and reduce inflammation in affected joints by speeding up the healing process. Stomach upsets Options: “Simeticone is an OTC antiflatulent that helps to relieve the symptoms associated with trapped wind,” Arshid says. “Loperamide can help to reduce the duration of diarrhoea. Antacids or alginates can help to relieve indigestion symptoms. H2 receptor antagonists such as ranitidine and proton-pump inhibitors such as omeprazole also help to ease indigestion discomfort by suppressing acid secretion in the stomach.” How they work: simeticone is an anti-foaming agent that enables trapped gas to be expelled more easily. It is not absorbed by the body and can be taken by infants and adults. Alginates form a ‘raft’ in the stomach to prevent acid reflux and heartburn. Seasonal aches and pains Sunburn: if you find your skin going pinker than planned, taking paracetamol or one of the NSAIDs can help to minimise any mild discomfort. If there are associated signs of heatstroke or burns, especially in babies and children, seek medical help. Insect bites: applying a topical antihistamine cream can relieve their redness and itchiness. For additional pain relief, paracetamol is the best option.

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Thank you from Mold Masonic Lodge

old Masonic Lodge recognises the hard work and dedication of all the staff at Mold Community Hospital. Every member of staff (admin, domestic, nursing, etc) at Mold Community Hospital received a thank you gift from Mold Masonic Lodge. The gift is a metal ball-point pen with the unique additional features of a touch screen stylus and a torch. In discreet gold lettering are the words: Mold Masonic Lodge say thank you to the staff at Mold Community Hospital The idea was well advanced before a National day of thanks to the NHS was announced but it was decided to delay presentation until that day.

together with representatives of various departments. Also in attendance were representatives of the Hospital's League of Friends

Norman Harvey

Thus it took place at 2.00 pm on Monday 5 July at Mold Community Hospital. The presentation was made by Norman Harvey to Caron Broster, Matron of MCH

Over the years the League of Friends has raised thousands of pounds in supporting the Hospital, and Mold Masons have contributed to their appeals. However, on this occasion Mold Masonic Lodge felt the thank you to staff needed to be more personalized - as distinct from a cash contribution - to fully show our appreciation for their individual roles in providing the fantastic service the Community Hospital gives our local communities.

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Kielder is also home to the biggest man-made lake in Northern Europe, making it a popular spot for water sports enthusiasts. With miles of beautiful trails, including forest walks and adrenalineboosting mountain bike tracks, Kielder invites you to have your own mini adventure.

From the starry skies of Galloway Forest Park to Kielder’s wildlife-rich woodland, some of our country’s most magical forests can be found in northern England and Scotland. We’ve put together three of our favourites, perfect for your next staycation.

The forest is a haven for wildlife too. Around 50% of England’s native red squirrels call it home, and rare wildlife including ospreys, pipistrelle bats, roe deer, salmon otters and water voles can also be found here. Just like Galloway, Kielder is famous for its dark skies. The forest’s remote location in Northumberland means it’s virtually unaffected by light pollution, making it a stargazer’s paradise. Don’t miss a trip to Kielder Observatory, where you can book ahead to attend a number of fascinating astronomical events. Glen Affric, Inverness, Scotland A medley of native woods, glittering lochs, snowcapped mountains and dramatic moorland, Scotland’s Glen Affric could easily have been plucked out of Canada.

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Galloway Forest, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland Where better to start than with the UK’s largest forest? At 297 square miles, Scotland’s Galloway Forest Park is a sprawling playground of ancient woodland, magnificent scenery and an astonishing range of wildlife. Light pollution is so low here that the forest has been recognised as a Dark Sky Park – meaning that its skies are perfect for stargazing. After a night camping out under the stars, start your adventures from one of the park’s three visitor centres.

With over 30 miles of ancient pinewoods, the forest has one of the largest ancient Caledonian pine woods in Scotland. The woodland is so treasured, it’s become part of the Scottish government’s regeneration project, with a target of 25% forest cover to reach by 2050. Wander amongst the pine trees to the sound of woodland birds, looking out for ospreys, otters and red deer stags. Or tackle some of Affric’s hiking trails, punctuated with thundering waterfalls and jagged canyons. This is Scotland at its most spectacular. Dog Falls are a must-see and provide a good starting point for several walking trails. Climb the gradual ascent to the spectacular viewpoint overlooking Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin, or picnic beneath the pine trees by Coire Loch.

Kirroughtree is your gateway to more active adventures, including the award-winning 7stanes mountain bike trails. If wildlife spotting is more your scene, look out for roe deer and rare red squirrels, or visit the park’s Red Deer Range. Galloway isn’t just woodland either. There are around 250 lochs to discover as you explore the park’s scenic walking and cycling trails. Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England When it comes to size, Northumberland’s Kielder Forest is also a front runner. Spanning 235 square miles, it’s the largest forest in England – and the second largest in the UK.

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Whether you’re suffering from dry hands, cracked heels or sunburn, we might just have the solution… Help, my hands are really dry and sore! First off, switch to a gentler soap. Look for a more natural one that doesn’t contain sodium lauryl sulphate. Generally, bars of soap tend to be kinder to skin than liquid ones. You may also want to swap your hand sanitiser for one with added botanicals. (It’ll still need to be at least 60% alcohol to work.) I like Bramley’s Hand Sanitiser Gel, which includes rosemary, spearmint and peppermint essential oils. It’s kinder to skin and smells gorgeous (£4, www. bramleyproducts.co.uk). It can be tempting to pile on the hand cream, but some lotions can end up irritating your skin even more. Look for an unscented cream designed for sensitive skin, or just reach for a natural seed or fruit oil. Almond oil is ideal, but olive oil will also do the job and we’re guessing you may already have a bottle in the kitchen. Just massage a few drops of it into your hands before bed. I was aiming for bronzed goddess, but I got cooked lobster… Ouch! Have a cool bath with a handful of porridge oats tied up in a thin cloth. The water will help to cool your skin and the oats will soothe irritation. Then apply aloe vera gel. It’s sticky, but effective. Don’t have any aloe vera or aftersun to hand? Use a gentle moisturiser, such as unscented baby lotion. Avoid Vaseline and other petroleum jelly, as it’ll lock the heat in. You’ll want to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and cover up outdoors until the burn has gone.

By Kate Duggan Sunscreen gives me spots Sunscreens are often too rich for facial skin so can lead to breakouts, redness and irritation. Try switching to a lighter face cream with a high SPF. Hello Sunday’s The One That’s a Serum (£20, www.hellosundayspf. com) is SPF 45, lightweight, nongreasy and enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to boost hydration. My cracked heels look awful in sandals Soak your feet in warm water for fifteen minutes before gently exfoliating. You can use a loofah or a homemade foot scrub (mix a handful of brown sugar with a tablespoon of olive oil). Avoid any areas with open wounds. Rinse and pat dry, then apply a thick moisturiser or balm. Lyonsleaf’s Calendula and Marshmallow Balm (£10.95, www.lyonsleaf. co.uk) is a good choice, as it’s designed to soothe and repair dry, cracked and irritated skin. It can also help skin complaints such as eczema and psoriasis. Pull on some thin cotton or bamboo socks to keep the balm from greasing up your bed sheets. Do this every night and you should see an improvement pretty quickly.

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Top tips to making sleeping under the stars a whole lot more enjoyable… Fly the flag If, like me, you have the navigation skills of Nemo’s best friend Dory, you may find yourself getting lost occasionally. A telescopic flag pole and windsock is a useful marker, particularly if you’re planning to give the kids a bit more freedom. To wee or not to wee No one enjoys a 3am trek to the loo, so a portable toilet is your friend. A potty is fine for younger children, but you’ll need something a bit more substantial for older kids (and adults). If you have room, a bucket style loo is ideal. Otherwise, try a collapsible toilet. We recently bought the Bivvy Loo, which folds down small, supports up to 23 stone and comes with biodegradable bags and powder to transform liquid to gel. Let there be light You’ll need headtorches to find your way around after dark. A rechargeable camping lantern is also useful for evenings (and those 3am toilet breaks). And a string of solar fairy lights around your door will help you to identify your tent at night. (They also look rather pretty.) A decent night’s sleep If you’re only planning to camp occasionally, air beds are usually fine. However, they do tend to deflate somewhat overnight and don’t exactly have the longest lifespan. While camping beds are more expensive, they can work out far better value in the long run. And you’re likely to get a much better night’s sleep. Dress for the occasion Even the hottest British summer’s day can turn cool at night. Close-fitting PJs (or leggings and a T-shirt) will help to keep the warmth in. Make sure you pack plenty of layers. You’ll appreciate a fleecy jumper when you’re

huddled up sheltering from the rain. Speaking of rain, it can be difficult to get dry in a tent, so waterproofs are a good idea. Eat, drink and be merry A camping stove is essential for anything longer than a weekend break, even if you’re planning to mainly barbecue or eat out. Stick to easy-tocook meals, from breakfast fry-ups to fajitas. Don’t have an electric hook up? A cool box with ice blocks makes a useful fridge. You’ll need to refreeze the blocks each day, which you can usually do in the site shop. My kids love ‘camping cereal’ (aka mini variety packs). Pour the milk directly into the cereal bag. No bowl = less washing up. Ideally, start collecting condiment sachets a few weeks before your holiday, so you have plenty of ketchup, mayonnaise, vinegar etc. to see you through. And what camping trip would be complete without toasting marshmallows? Other essentials worth packing include: • Washing line – string it between your tent and a tree to dry swimming costumes on • Baby wipes – handy no matter how old the kids are • Dustpan and brush • Doormat • First aid kit • Extra-thick thermal socks (Heat Holders are ideal) • Gaffer tape for tackling leaks • Travel games, a ball and a frisbee

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Make the Switch We’re increasingly comfortable with switching insurers or energy suppliers to get the best deal, yet many of us stick with the same bank for decades. Switching isn’t as tricky as it used to be and it can be well worth your time. Nearly all major banks are part of a programme called Current Account Switch Service, launched in 2013, that guarantees a simple switch. It works in a similar way to switching energy suppliers but is much smoother and quicker. To use it you simply open a new account, tell your new bank that you want to use the service, sign a couple of forms, and choose the date you want to switch. This must be at least seven days after you open the new account and can’t be a weekend or bank holiday. The new bank will switch over your regular payments, standing orders and direct debits automatically from that date. Any manual payments made to your old account are automatically ‘redirected’ to the new one for at least three years, and your new bank will tell the sender you’ve moved. The only thing you need to change manually is any continuous payment authorities for subscriptions where you’ve given a seller your card number, rather than your account number and sort codes. Credit cards aren’t affected by a bank account switch and any direct debit you have to pay the minimum or full amount each month will transfer over. Glitches with the transfer are rare, but the Current Account Switch Guarantee means that your new bank will refund any charges or interest caused by problems with the switch.

So why bother switching anyway? You could get higher interest rates on your balance, lower overdraft fees and interest, or better offers such as discounts on some purchases. Check whether it’s a ‘permanent’ rate or a time-limited introductory offer. Often the main reason to switch is a cash bonus, with some banks offering £100 or more. Check for any conditions though: you may have to pay in a certain amount to qualify. Amounts vary, but usually the idea is to make sure you’re using it as your main bank account. Remember that when you apply for an account, the bank will usually run a credit check. This is only likely to be a problem if you have a very poor credit history, and even then some banks will offer an account with a low overdraft or no overdraft at all. The credit check itself will appear on your record but this is only likely to raise eyebrows if you have a lot of checks in a short period. It may be safer to hold off switching accounts just before a big loan or mortgage application. One big myth is that you can’t switch accounts if you are in your overdraft. This isn’t the case, as the new bank can transfer over a negative balance when you switch, though it’ll need to be inside any limit on the new account.

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1. Add the quinoa to 250ml water with the bouillon powder A vegetarian burger packed or stock cube and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and with flavour and topped with a simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes until cooked. Keep simple tomato relish. the lid on and let the quinoa sit in the pan for another 10 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 Minutes Makes 6 burgers Ingredients • 80g / scant ½ cup quinoa • 2 tsp bouillon vegetable stock powder or a vegetable stock • 2 tbsp olive oil • ½ red onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 x 400g can kidney beans drained • 115g / 4oz feta cheese, crumbled • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped • 1 tbsp mint, chopped • 2 tbsp cornflour • Salt and pepper • 4 tomatoes, quartered • 1 red onion, quartered • 1 tbsp olive oil • ½ small chipotle chilli, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes • 1 tbsp fresh coriander • 2 tsp xylitol • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar

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2. For the relish, preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas mark 4 and place the tomatoes and onion on a baking tray. Drizzle over the oil and cook in the oven for 15 minutes until soft. Place in a food processor with the remaining ingredients and pulse to form a thick and chunky puree. Allow to cool. 3. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in frying pan. Add the onion, garlic and cumin. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the beans, feta and cooked quinoa. Stir in the herbs and cornflour and mash with potato masher to break up the beans. When cool enough to handle, divide into 6 portions and shape into burgers. 4. Heat the remaining olive oil in large frying pan on a medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook until browned or each side, about 5-6 minutes. 5. To serve, place the burgers into burger buns and arrange over the toppings of your choice.

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Local groups

As things slowly start to get to get back to some sort of what was normal, if you are involved with a local group that is able to meet in whatever way, you can use this space to let people know. Just email trevor@connectionmagazines.co.uk with the details by the 18th of each month and I will do what I can to include the information (space dependant) The Mold Bowel Cancer Support Group have restarted their meetings. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 19th August at 7pm in the Daniel Owen Centre. Anyone affected by Bowel Cancer are welcome to our informal meetings. For further information contact Haydn on 07522 483 374 or Janet on 07849 441 566 Mold Derby & Joan Club Join us for bingo, a friendly chat, tea and coffee. We meet on Wednesday afternoons at Grosvenor Hall on Grosvenor Street from 1.45pm - 3.15. Come and join us, you’ll be made very welcome. MOLD FLY FISHERS CLUB Do you like Fly Fishing or would you like to try it? We have club waters at Ffynnon Y Berth 5 minutes from Loggerheads. Our pools are stocked on a regular basis with rainbow trout. Club rules apply. Tight lines If you are interested in joining or want more information contact: Brian Lloyd: 07734 579 898 rbl.pwllglas@yahoo.co.uk

Northop Bowling Green Come and join our club for the perfect socially distanced game with friends and family in beautiful peaceful surroundings. We are accepting new members for the 2021 season for this non-league leisure club. No experience or own equipment necessary. Call Aled on 07778 512 385 or email:- northopbowls@btinternet.com for more information. Facebook: Northop Bowling Green WAF MOLD WALKS FREE led walks in Mold Subject to Welsh Government guidelines these walks will take place Monday 10.30 Tesco Car Park near Click & Collect CH7 1UB. Grade 1 / 2 Easy to moderate. 60 to 90 +minutes duration Tuesday 14.00 Queens Head Chester Road CH7 1UN. Grade 3 Hard 90 to 120 minutes duration Both walks finish in a cafe for a cup of tea or coffee. See www.walkaboutflintshire.com for more walks

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Index to advertisers Aerial Installation Owen telstar Aerials

Fitted bedrooms 31

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Framing & Engraving 33

Book shop Mold Book Shop

31 45 21

Carpets & Furniture Cooks

Gorolla Doors Garden machinery

Carpet Cleaning Zero Dry Time cleaning

Josar Garage door replacement

Building services Dickinson & Son

Academy of Design

Tom Harvey Driveways Wood Store Wales Millingtons Garden Services Handyman services

Hardware supplies

Hearing problems

MAC3

The Care Taker Morgans of Mold

Crafting & Haberdashery Busy Bees Andersons curtains & blinds

Moore's Dental Studio Dog grooming Pampered Pooches Domestic cleaning Albrite Cleaning Services

The Springfield Hotel

Academy of Design

Hotel & Spa Kitchens installer Kitchen & Bathroom installer Kitchen Referbisment 25 50 40

Personal tuition Creative in Excellence

Phil Morris Pest Control

Pest Control

Estate Agent Reades Residential

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Embroidered workwear Choice Workwear

Lock & Key Solutions Painter & Decorators

Eco products Rachel's Eco Store

Transform your Kitchen Locksmith

Drain clearance & repair Drains Today Ltd

Headley Greenslade

25 55

Restaurant 48 32A

Roofing contractor 35 DP Healy Roofing

Morris Roofing

44 P. Tattum Roofing

Septic Tank emptying 13 Tiler

20 Design 2 Print

16 Wilson Brothers

Cranwell Interior Solutions

Denture Repairs

Printer

Hearshop Home improvements

Decorating supplies Ruthin Décor

19 Ken Davies Plumbing

Colwyn Hearing Practise

Curtains & Blinds

33 6

Computer problems

D2P Plumbing

Dave the Sweep

36 Bradshaw's Plumbing

J.C Bryan Plumbing

Nonstop

Chimney Swep

Plumbing & Heating

Garden work

Autoservice Buckley

Little Ladybirds

48 Ross Greeenslade

19 DR plumbing & Heating

Garden Maintenance

Childrens nursery

Plasterer

J.T.Williams

Garden structures

Car Servicing

Pet Supplies 11 Pets and Pups

Peter Thompson

21 48

40 Tool Hire KMA Tool Hire & Sales

14 Tree surgeon AGM Tree Surgery 5 Chester Oaks

40 35

Van & Man 31 Eldridan Logistics

Will writing & Estate planning 15 Watkins Smith (NW) Ltd

Window Blinds 51 Andersons curtains & blinds Hillarys Blinds

25 36

21 Window Cleaner Fred Harvey cleaning

3 Windows and Doors Snowdonia Windows

48 Wood products The Larch Company

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Camping with children

UK Holiday ideas

Mold Freemasons give thanks

Cory’s fund-raising. Can you help?