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CONNECTION Contents Travel- Niagara Falls 6 Sudoku puzzle 14 Book reviews 18 Yoga for beginners 22 Dealing with exam stress 24 Cryptic crossword 27 A better bedroom space 30 Do diets work? 34 Mediterranean baked chicken recipe 38 Wordsearch puzzle 41 Embrace the curl 42 Alan Titchmarsh garden column 48 Local clubs and groups 50 Puzzle Solutions 53 Index to advertisers 54 Publisher: Connection Magazines Ltd Editor: Trevor Arnold Tel: 01824 707 013 E: trevor@connectionmagazines.co.uk 16 Parc Alun, Mold, CH7 1LQ
Hello once again, and welcome to the latest issue. I hope you had a good Easter.
On Easter Saturday, I helped at a children’s Easter event at Bailey Hill in Mold. It was wonderful to be involved with an event again after so long without them and to see all the people enjoying themselves. Just helping others really makes me very happy and gives me a buzz. But events don’t simply just happen. There is an army of volunteers planning beforehand and helping on the day that enable all events to take place. If you have any spare time, I would urge you to become a volunteer. It is very rewarding. It doesn’t matter what skills you have or don’t have, every organisation will be grateful of what any volunteers CAN do. We are have skills and capabilities and you will be welcomed with open arms.
If you don’t know of any organisations that are looking for volunteers, please feel free to get in touch with me on 01824 707013 or with Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, the your local town or community council or local publishers cannot accept any liability for any sports or youth groups. There is a big need for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. local volunteers and I’m sure you will soon find something that you enjoy getting involved with. All adverts are published in good faith using information supplied by each company, on the understanding that relevant permissions have See you next month 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
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Straddling the Canada-US border, Niagara is one of the ‘World’s Big Three’, alongside Iguazu and Victoria, and for sheer power and popularity it is top of the list in North America. Draining the waters of Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the river is only thirty-six miles long but awesome from end to end. The Natives called it ‘Great Thunderer of Waters’, honouring the god dwelling in the cataract. According to historians, the first Europeans to view the Falls were a French explorer and his priest who spoke of waters that “foam and boil in fearful manner”. There was twice as much water in those days, prior to hydro-electricity production, but as you approach the Falls Mother Nature still sends shivers down your spine. Three falls will take your breath away. On the US side are the American Falls and beyond Luna Island the Bridal Veil with the best overall view from the Observation Tower. Then comes Goat Island with its shuddering Cave of the Winds and on the other side the Horseshoe, the biggest fall, 2,600 feet across and almost entirely on Canadian territory. It captures 90% of the water rushing over the ledge and drops 187 feet. How much water over the Falls? Almost enough to fill a million baths a minute, they say, but on March 29th 1848 it all stopped as ice blocked the upper river. This was the first time the Falls were completely frozen, having tumbled and roared ever since the Great Lakes were created at the end of the Ice Age and water carved its way towards the Atlantic. The best panorama is from Canada but cruising below the Falls is stunning from either side: turbulent water, rocks, islands, spray all around, then expect to get really wet (cape provided) when you reach the
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Horseshoe. It’s exhilarating and a highlight worth queueing for. Other attractions (Canadian side) include a ‘Journey Behind the Falls’ – follow the tunnels and see the Horseshoe plummeting right in front of you – and the Skylon Tower for a bird’seye view of the Falls and the legendary Rainbow Bridge between the two countries. Then there are tales of daredevils who challenged Niagara, among them the amazing Blondin who performed myriad antics on a tightrope and sixty-three-yearold schoolteacher Annie Taylor who achieved the first successful barrel jump over the Falls. Tourist facilities are available on both sides but ground adjacent to the Falls has been secured for permanent parkland, with flowers and trees adding their own charm according to season. There’s a State Park on the American side and, along the escarpment in Ontario, a biosphere reserve listed by UNESCO. Meanwhile, beyond the Falls the river follows its course through a dramatic gorge, over six miles long, all rapids and whirlpool, before flowing into Lake Ontario in the pretty town of Niagara on the Lake. Erosion has slowed down in modern times so the Niagara Falls might be with us for another 50,000 years. By Solange Hando
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Stories of bravery, determination and resilience… Nightcrawling – Leila Mottley 17-year-old Kiara’s mother is in prison and her brother looks set to follow. When their landlord puts the rent up, it’s down to Kiara to find the extra money. With no qualifications or work experience to her name, she has little choice other than prostitution. And when she’s picked up by the police, things look even bleaker. A harrowing book, but one with glimpses of light and hope, Nightcrawling is a masterpiece. Bravely Being Me – Sam Langley-Swain, Nicci Martin Bravely Being Me celebrates the stories of people who have been adopted, including chef Lorraine Pascale, presenter Toby Anstis and comedian Dara Ó Briain. It’s aimed at children who have been adopted and each story is beautifully illustrated. Bravely Being Me is only available from www. adoptionuk.org and all proceeds help to support the Adoption UK charity. The Return of Faraz Ali – Aamina Ahmad As a small boy, Faraz was ripped from his home in Lahore’s red-light district. Many years later, he’s sent back to cover up the murder of a young girl. Corruption is rife and the life of a prostitute is seen as having little value, but Faraz can’t bring himself to obey orders. Meanwhile, Faraz’s sister is trying to escape their birthplace with her young daughter before it’s too late. An epic, historically rich story that will sweep you away. The Girl with the Louding Voice – Abi Daré Fourteen-year-old Adunni dreams of going back to school. But her father has other ideas – selling her as a third wife to a local man in his fifties. Adunni flees her small Nigerian village but with no money and no protection, her future looks uncertain. The Girl with the Louding Voice is lyrically beautiful and one of those rare books that will haunt your thoughts for weeks after you’ve turned the last page. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? – Dr Julie Smith Clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith has created a handbook packed with straightforward advice to build resilience. She shares simple tools to help you cope with whatever life throws your way. From dealing with criticism to battling anxiety and overcoming a lack of motivation, these are skills that anyone can benefit from. On Bloody Sunday – Julieann Campbell Fourteen people were killed by the Bloody Sunday massacre, half of whom were teenagers. All were unarmed. Most of the people who were shot were running away or helping other victims. Campbell’s On Bloody Sunday includes 110 first-hand accounts of the atrocity, from witnesses, survivors and relatives. It examines both the lead-up to the tragedy and the longfought campaign for justice.
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Yoga has been practised for thousands of years. Modern yoga mainly focuses on Asanas (postures or poses) and Pranayama (breathing).
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Exams: Less Stress Why addressing exam stress, as a household, can help everyone involved. We all know the pressure our youngsters will be under over the coming weeks and months as the tension rises ahead of end-of-year exams, whatever the level. While revision schedules are great for the student involved, sometimes the stress can permeate throughout a household, whereby parents can often feel like the ones going through the process, albeit accompanied with a greater feeling of helplessness. Thankfully, there are a number of things guardians can help with so that the tension temperature of exam season is kept to a level where brilliant brains can achieve the best grades possible. 1. Monitor sleep Sleep is arguably the most important factor where exam revision is concerned, not just in the sense of getting an early night and plenty of rest, but in the statistic that 80 per cent of teens lose between 2-4 hours of sleep each night due to work worries. This can be a case of failing to fall asleep, experiencing broken sleep, or waking early and not being able to go back to sleep. Monitoring your student’s sleeping pattern means laying a platform for effective study. 2. Distractions Social media has become the biggest distraction for students in revision phase. Inadvertently, increased time spent on devices for learning can
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If you yearn for a tranquil, well-organised and spacious bedroom, the solution may be radical: create an entirely different space for storing clothes. If your home’s floorplan allows, you could opt for a large, separate dressing room, containing clothes hanging space and drawers, a dressing table and mirror, and perhaps island storage, display shelves and comfortable seating. However, even when space is restricted a small bedroom, part of a large landing or one end of a bathroom or the master bedroom could be converted into a walk-in wardrobe with efficiently designed storage. Planning the space The best place to site a dressing room or walk-in wardrobe is adjoining the bedroom or bathroom. Size-wise, allow a 60cm-deep hanging space that’s 2m high and at least 1.1m wide, plus a 55cm run of drawers for each person – and adjacent floor space of at least 1.2m for getting dressed. It’s best to measure everything that you’re planning to put in the dressing room, then draw up plans of where and how it could be built, allowing for doors, windows and radiators. This his-and-hers dressing room by Martin Moore was hand-built in the roof space of a fourteenthcentury home using American walnut. Units are backlit and the central island unit is sectioned to store and display watches, cufflinks, earrings and other small treasures. martinmoore.com.
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Most people opt for a combination of hanging and folding space, with options including hanging rails, drawers and fittings such as tie holders, pull-out shelves, boxes, trouser hangers and laundry bins. The hard-to-reach top parts of the space can hold infrequently used items and racks or trees at the bottom can be used for shoes. For valuable jewellery, consider installing a small safe, perhaps in the floor or behind a section of hanging space. Consider lighting Good lighting is vital and inset ceiling spotlights are a good option, perhaps fitted with a dimmer switch. If you decide to screen off your clothes with doors, consider illumination inside the wardrobes. Where to buy You can: commission a company or individual tradesperson to make you a bespoke room; use a specialist fitted-furniture firm and choose one of their pre-designed ranges; or use off-the-shelf elements from DIY sheds or storage specialists and make it up yourself. A hybrid method is to buy ready-made interior elements and add more expensive doors, either from a replacement-door specialist or made by a local joiner. Beautiful finishes Even plain, open-fronted storage comes in a choice of finishes, while bespoke versions with luxury doors could incorporate exotic woods, leather, antique mirror, lacquer or rattan. Try to match the dressing room’s style to your bedroom, picking out colours, finishes and details such as knobs, handles and light switches to blend seamlessly.
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Keto, the Atkins, intermittent fasting, Noom; there’s no shortage of weight-loss diets fighting for our attention. But do diets even work? And which, if any, can you trust? Dieting is something most of us will have experienced. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or just be a little healthier, new ways to change your eating habits continue to emerge – from diets that eliminate all carbs to programmes that change your entire attitude towards food. However, diets are rarely as simple as they first seem. Not only are they notoriously hard to stick to (because let’s face it, cutting out carbs for the rest of your life just isn’t sustainable), it can be equally hard to keep the weight off. Plus, some diets aren’t even that good for you in the first place. So how can you tell the good diets from the bad ones, and how effective are the good ones anyway? Good diets versus bad diets
When we’re on a mission to shed pounds for an upcoming wedding or long-awaited holiday, we often become so focused on the number on the scales, we forget to give our bodies the nutrition they need. Juice diets are a good example. These ultralow calorie fads lure people in with buzz words such as ‘detoxifying’ and ‘cleansing’. In fact, liquid diets have been known to cause fatigue, headaches and poor concentration, which isn’t surprising given that they don’t provide your body with the sustenance it needs. What’s more, any weight you lose probably won’t last, as super-restrictive diets such as these are virtually impossible to stick to.
Diets aren’t all bad, however. Long-term programmes such as Weight Watchers promote a sustainable approach to dieting without restricting you to a single food group. Newer diet programmes are also entering the sphere, such as app-based Noom, which focuses on education, healthy habits and behavioural changes to help dieters lose weight – and keep it off. The key to an effective diet
While not every diet will work for everyone, the most important thing is balance. Any diet that’s extreme and restrictive simply won’t last, and has the potential to lead to an endless cycle of ‘yo-yo dieting’. It’s also important to consider your activity levels when choosing a diet. We often assume that every woman can consume 2,000 calories a day, and every man 2,500, without gaining weight – but this isn’t necessarily true. Getting a wearable fitness device is an accurate way of working out how much energy you burn, and thus how many calories you can eat per day to reach your end goal. But how do you keep the weight off? Planning your meals can be a huge help. Stocking your kitchen with healthy, nutritious foods and creating structured meal plans will help keep any unwanted weight gain at bay. All in all, if a diet is to work long-term, it has to be a complete lifestyle change, not just a quick fix. So take it slowly, eat mindfully and be kind to yourself.
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To enter, simply answer this question:What other show have the producers of this show produced? Entries must to by email or postcard only, NO PHONE ENTRIES. Send your entry to trevor@connectionmagazines.co.uk or by post to “Twirlywoos competition" 16 Parc Alun, Mold, CH7 1LQ You MUST include your answer, your address and your phone number. CLOSING DATE 18TH May. *The prize is 4 tickets to see “Twirleywoos” at Theatr Clwyd. This does NOT include travel to the venue. There is no cash alternative to the prize. This competition is open to readers of the Mold Connection. Only one entry per address. Your data will be used for the purpose of this competition only and will be deleted after the winner has been chosen. The winner’s name will also be announced on our social media page. The winner will be noti ed by phone on 19th May.
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Full of Mediterranean flavours, this one pot dish is perfect for busy days. Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 40 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients • 8 new potatoes, halved • 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless • 2 tsp Italian seasoning • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp crushed garlic • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 400g can coconut milk • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved • 4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped • 1 tbsp cornflour • 250g baby spinach leaves • Handful of basil leaves or parsley to serve, optional
Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180C / 160C fan / gas mark 4. 2. Place the new potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water and parboil for 5 minutes, then drain. 3. Rub the chicken breasts with sea salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning. 4. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a casserole dish. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes until starting to turn lightly golden. Flip over and cook for a further 5 minutes. 5. Remove the chicken and place on a plate. 6. Add the rest of the oil then stir in the garlic and onion and sauté for 2 minutes to soften. 7. Pour in the coconut milk. Add the chicken, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and new potatoes. Stir well. 8. Cover and place in the oven for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. 9. Remove the pan from the oven and place on the hob. 10. Mix the cornflour with a little water to slacken. 11. Stir in the spinach and cornflour mixture. Simmer for a couple of minutes over a low heat to thicken the sauce. 12. Serve with a scattering of basil or parsley (if using) and a mixed salad.
Nutrition per serving: 329kcal, fat 21g (of which saturates 16g), carbohydrates 15g (of which sugars 5.2g), protein 35g
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Whether your hair is wavy, coiled or curly, our top tips will help you achieve soft, frizz-free locks. Switch to sulphate-free Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and the like can be very drying and strip your hair of its natural oils. Switch to a gentle shampoo that’s free from sulphates or silicones. Or, if your hair is very curly, you might want to skip shampoo altogether and just wash with conditioner. Ideally, aim to wash your hair every three to seven days. Follow each wash with a leave-in conditioner spray. Use a hair mask Curly hair is prone to dryness, so you’ll want to deep condition your hair once a week to add moisture. Massage a generous amount of a thick conditioner into your hair. Cover with a shower cap or plastic bag and leave for at least 30 minutes before rinsing out. Don’t throw out your rice water Cooked some rice? Leave the water to cool and then pour it over your hair. Yes, really. Pop a shower cap over the top and leave it to sit for half an hour before rinsing. Follow with a conditioning treatment. Rice water is rich in proteins, amino acids and other nutrients, so it can help to strengthen and moisturise your hair. Go cold A blast of cold water at the end of your shower is never pleasant, but it will help your hair cuticles to lie flat, which makes your hair look sleeker and shinier.
Use a curl cream Look for a styling cream designed for curly hair. Amika Curl Corps Defining Cream (£20, www. cultbeauty.co.uk) is a good choice for silky soft curls. It’s lightweight, so it won’t weigh your hair down. Oat peptides help to lock moisture in. And, unlike mousse, it won’t leave your hair feeling sticky or crunchy. Air dry If you have time, leave your hair to dry naturally. Otherwise, use a hairdryer with a diffuser, but choose the lowest heat setting. Swap your pillowcase The easiest thing you can do to prevent frizz is switch to a silk pillowcase. Unlike cotton, it doesn’t absorb moisture and your hair will glide over it rather than rub against it. Yes, a silk pillowcase seems like a luxury, but if you look after it, you’ll reap the benefits for years. See www.pillowboxed.com. Experiment There are so many different curl types. What works for one person might not work for you. So, you will have to experiment to find the exact routine and products that give you those beautiful bouncy curls you’re craving.
Ditch the towel Towel-drying your hair is a recipe for frizz. Use an old T-shirt instead and scrunch your hair rather than rubbing it. Don’t brush Brushing hair can lead to damage and frizz. Instead, just lightly comb your hair with your fingers. If it does get tangled, slather it in conditioner and use a wide toothed comb to work out the knots.
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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about the impact his iconic Ground Force series had on the nation. I get asked a lot about Ground Force, the TV programme I fronted for five years from 1997, and the impact it made on gardening, as a whole. To be honest, I don’t like to talk up my achievements too much, but I will admit this was one of the real successes I will always look back on with fondness. That’s not so much for any personal reasons, and I certainly don’t think my horticultural knowledge was called on in the same way it has been with other gardening shows I’ve done over the years. Instead, the pride I have for Ground Force stems from a place where we managed to start something of an outdoors revolution.
Not only were we at the forefront of a new brand of reality TV (that wasn’t a talent show or a singing contest). It was in people’s homes, in their lives, and focused on the idea that people could come together from all over to make a difference. All the people involved in Ground Force came from different backgrounds and offered very different ideas in the process of transforming a chosen family’s back garden, but it worked. My role was probably one of the easiest – almost just an anchor man pulling the whole thing together, however clumsily! The show’s success provoked a whole raft of other home reality programmes where people’s dreams came true… usually. And I say that on the basis of some of the awkward transformations Changing Rooms embarked on! Yet for the most part, this brand of telly was incredibly successful – think DIY SOS, Property Ladder, Amazing Spaces, Grand Designs, Location Location Location and others. At the heart of it is exploring human nature and putting
ordinary people in extraordinary situations, and seeing how they react. Everyone who agrees to take part is looking for something, and the lucky ones are the ones who find it and know when they have found it. After all, our gardens will never be absolutely perfect places – nature sees to that – but Ground Force certainly got them close to that for a time. As the TV crews departed, I would always suggest to the homeowners they should just sit in or look out over their garden without feeling conditioned to keep it in a certain way. Life isn’t like that – it evolves, as do our outside spaces, and we should let it. As John Lennon said, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans”… or tidying the garden!
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What’s On plus Local Groups & Clubs The Mold Bowel Cancer Support Group have restarted their meetings. Our next meeting will be on Thursday May 19th 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 566made very welcome. BREAST CANCER NOW! STEP OUT FOR BREAST CANCER– 21st MAY 2022 MOEL FAMAU COUNTRY PARK We are organising our annual STEP OUT FOR BREAST CANCER and once again are supported and led by Walkabout Flintshire. There will be a choice of two walks: a short one of 2.5 miles and a longer walk to the Jubilee Tower of 4.5.miles taking approximately 3 hours. We can accept donations on the day of £5 or a sponsorship forms are available on request If you would like to support this worthy cause, please meet at the lower car park at Moel Famau Country Park at 9.30 for 10.00 am start (car park is £2 to open barrier) Sponsor Forms or further Information are available Tel 01352 753807 Funds raised will hopefully help the Charity to achieve its aim that the last person will have died from Breast Cancer by 2050. Plant Society Fair Holywell Come along on Sunday 22nd May to our Plant Fair with invited nurseries, Stamford Gate Hotel, Holywell, CH8 7SJ and pick up something special for your garden. 10.30am 1.30pm. Free admission and parking. www.facebook.com/HPSClwyd or www.hardy-plant.org.uk/clwyd Chatterboxes Communication Support Group Struggling with getting your message across? Chatterboxes is here to help. We are a communication support group, part of the Stroke Group Network. We are run by enthusiastic volunteers who encourage
interaction through a variety of activities. We meet every Monday from 10.30 to 12.30 in the church hall of Our lady of the Rosary in Buckley. A warm welcome plus tea/coffee and biscuits guaranteed! For more information, please contact Kate - tel: 01824 750713 DANCING WITH DEMENTIA. This is a new group for people with dementia and their careers. Music has a unique connection with dementia and people can often remember music and words to songs they have heard in the past, so if you love music and find yourself tapping your toes come along to my group and have fun with dance, movement and singing. We meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at Edith Banks Memorial Hall in Northop village, Flintshire, CH7 6BQ. There is free parking in the car park opposite the hall. Contact Pauline on 07521 377 945 for more information. Mold & District Probus Club, which has arranged talks and social events for retired and semi-retired men for over forty years, has resumed its monthly meetings in the schoolroom at the Bethesda Chapel, New Street. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month except August, with hot drinks served from 9.45 a.m being followed by a talk and questions ending around 11.30 a.m.. The annual subscription is £12.00. New members are welcome and further information is available from the treasurer, Richard Rowley, tel. 0l352 756835. Mynydd Isa Butterflies W.I. are meeting again on the first Thursday of the month at the Women’s Institute Hall on Chambers Lane in Mynydd Isa at 7.15. All are welcome. For more details contact Laura on 07921387772 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 Continued on page 52
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Continued from page 50 Northop Bowling Green Come and join our club for the perfect socially distanced game with friends and family in beautiful peaceful surroundings. 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 walkaboutflintshire. com for more walks
This magazine is delivered to over 8500 local homes each month! With the Jubilee and summer approaching, if you are involved in planning any events, please let me know about them as soon as possible. Imagine what a difference to the attendance at your event this magazine could make To have details of your non profit event, club, group or Church included here, (space dependant) please EMAIL:trevor@connectionmagazines.co.uk by the 18th of each month.
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Bryn Bannon
An imposing Grade II Listed Georgian property • 8 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms • 4646 sq ft • Double garage with separate annex • 1.58 acres of land • Spacious grounds
A beautifully presented property enjoying panoramic rural views • 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms • 3421 sq ft • Detached garage • 1.01 acres of land • Paddock available via separate negotiation
Guide price – £750,000
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Guide price – £895,000
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Oaktree Business Park, Bromfield Ind. Estate, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1XB Along the A494 (Mold Bypass)
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