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CONNECTION Contents Sudoku puzzle 8 Travel - Christmas Light shows 12 The new Vauxhall Crossland 16 Wordsearch puzzle 18 Book reviews 20 Panto ticket competition 23 Bargain beauty ideas 24 North Wales Superkids Toybox Appeal 27 Shop Local 30 Fireworks in your borders 32 Cryptic Crossword 34 Dealing with stress 36 Schools and the pandemic 41 Monthly recipe 42 Update your walls 44 What are your rights to a refund 48 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.
Hello once again, and welcome to your handy local guide.
This month, It’s been pleasing to hear from a number of local groups as they start to get back to some sort of what was normal. But as we hurtle towards December, I’m sure a number of Christmas Fairs/ markets/ Carol Services etc, are being planned. If you know of any, please email me the details so that I can help to highlight them to more local people. With all the doom and gloom in the mainstream media about Christmas delivery problems, remember, shopping local can reduce any problems and we have a huge variety of independent shops here in Mold. The Totally Mold Vouchers are on sale again. See page29 for details. These are great fro helping the local businesses. In previous years, many local people and businesses have helped with the Toy appeal for North Wales Superkids. Because of the situation with Universal Credit and rocketing energy bills, sadly, the need is likely to be higher this year than previous years, so could I highlight the work of North Wales Superkids charity. (page 27) If you are able to help, they can make a big difference to local children. Some good news - why not enter our competition to win 4 tickets to see Beauty and the Beast at Theatr Clwyd. See page 23 for details. Good bye for now.
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It wouldn’t be the most magical time of the year without a twinkling Christmas light trail. With everything from enchanting fairy-lit tunnels to themed light shows, these after-dark illuminated experiences have boomed in popularity over recent years. Throw in some mulled wine and festive music, and Christmas light trails have everything you need to add some sparkle to your winter this year.
Christmas at Gibside, Tyne and Wear This spectacular light trail is what happens when lighting specialists, Ignite, partner up with one of the National Trust’s grandest Georgian estates. These eighteenth-century gardens near Newcastle are transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland each Christmas, complete with glowing woodland mushrooms, lantern-lit trails, illuminated trees and picture-perfect tunnels filled with twinkling lights. Don’t forget to look out for Father Christmas amidst all the action too!
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With so many to choose from, we’ve put together a list of the top five Christmas light trails in the north of the UK.
Lightopia, Manchester Lighting up Heaton Park for yet another year, this award-winning annual festival of light is bringing with it fresh installations and exciting new routes this Christmas. It’s advised to come hungry, as there’s an entire food court for your taste buds to explore. Once you’ve refuelled, an interactive music space, astronomy zone filled with space-themed installations, and synchronised light, sound and water show await Christmas at Belton, Lincolnshire Covering 1,300 acres, Christmas at Belton House is a festoon of oversized baubles, kaleidoscopic snowflakes, giant candles and plenty of festive cheer. Since 2020, the gardens of this Grade I listed country house have been transformed each winter into a mile-long trail of spectacular light installations. The larger-than-life glittering deer is a must-see, and the scented fire garden provides a calming space and a welcome rest for your eyes after the estate’s frenzy of lasers! Christmas at the Botanics, Edinburgh Founded all the way back in 1670, Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden’s lush landscape makes the perfect backdrop for this botany-themed trail that will be returning for the fifth year this Christmas. Wander amongst laser lights, giant luminescent sculptures, tunnels of light, giant baubles and sparkling snowflakes. Be sure to hang around for the grand finale too; a technicolour light show cast across the garden’s Inverleith House, this spectacle is just another way Edinburgh brings this historic facade to life.
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire Dunham Massey’s after-dark trail will light up the estate for the fifth year this Christmas. Glittery deer at the garden’s entrance join the real herds that roam this National Trust estate. From here, visitors are invited to follow the trail through the illuminated gardens, where sculptures, tunnels of light and colourful canopies of trees come together to create an enchanting experience. Have a rest in the flickering fire garden – the perfect spot to pause for reflection over a warm hot chocolate or mulled wine.
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First Drive: Vauxhall Crossland Vauxhall has tweaked its popular crossover, but is it any better? Ted Welford finds out.
What is it? The Crossland X is the most affordable highriding Vauxhall crossover model, but despite the impressive sales, a poor driving experience and low-quality cabin let the side down. Can this facelift improve it? What’s new? It’s now just called the Crossland and most notable is the updated design, with the front end getting Vauxhall’s new ‘Vizor’ design that wraps the badge and headlights behind one main panel. Steering and damping changes aim to improve the way the Crossland drives. What’s under the bonnet? The engine choice remains the same as before, with an option of naturally-aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines, plus a turbo diesel. Our test car uses a turbocharged three-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 128bhp and 230Nm of torque. Front wheel drive via a sixspeed manual gearbox gives a 0-60mph time of 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 125mph. This model still offers decent efficiency – Vauxhall claiming almost 50mpg, with CO2 emissions of 132g/km. What’s it like to drive? The driving experience over the previous Crossland X is improved, with a more comfortable ride and more refined driving manners at speed, while around town it has good visibility and light steering. This turbocharged petrol engine delivers decent acceleration. However, despite some improvements, the Crossland’s steering is lifeless and handling is poor. How does it look? The appealing Vizor gives a more bold, modern design, and new LED headlights and a silver-
effect front bumper give a more rugged look. At the rear, the ‘Crossland’ name across the boot and gloss-black panel around the badge and lights gives a more stylish look. What’s it like inside? Inside, Vauxhall has added extra flair with new trim; however, nothing else has really changed, with the same familiar layout and displays as before. Ultimately it continues to lag behind rivals. The Crossland is practical - adults can sit comfortably in the rear and the rear seat slides. The boot measures up to 520 litres. What’s the spec like? All Crosslands have decent equipment levels – entry-level SE models have a seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control and 16-inch alloy wheels, while the mid-spec SRi Nav adds a larger eightinch touchscreen with satellite navigation, rear parking sensors and dual-zone climate control, along with styling changes. There are notable safety omissions, with even autonomous emergency braking being optional across the range. The Crossland starts from £19,355, or £21,705 for the SRi Nav. However, avoid the lethargic 83bhp engine – our test car being available from £24,040. Verdict This Crossland looks better and is improved behind the wheel. A relatively low starting price and plenty of cabin space will appeal, especially to families. But despite these changes, it still doesn’t excel in any real area and remains a middle-of-theroad choice, with far better options out there – the Ford Puma and Skoda Kamiq being two far more accomplished choices.
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Take a step back in time with this month’s books Orphan Train – Christina Baker Kline Foster child Molly steals a book from the local library. As retribution, she’s told to help an elderly lady clean out her loft. While they sort through her childhood belongings, Vivian reveals the stories behind them. As one of 250,000 destitute children sent from New York to rural states, Vivian was at the mercy of strangers, some of whom would see her as little more than free labour. A hauntingly evocative novel about a little-known practice, Orphan Train is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter’s night. Hidden Child – Louise Fein Eleanor seems to have it all, including a devoted, successful husband – Edward – and a delightful four-year-old daughter – Mabel. But when Mabel starts having seizures, life takes a drastic turn. For Edward is a passionate advocate of the eugenics movement and is pushing for the forced sterilisation of those the movement sees as defective – people like Mabel. How far will the family go to keep their secrets hidden? And the Mountains Echoed – Khalid Hosseini This multi-layered story starts in 1950s Afghanistan when a beloved sister, Pari, is sold into a ‘better life’. Over the years, numerous characters reveal their tales, from the girl’s brother, Abdullah, and their stepmother to a seemingly unconnected expat. While Pari forgets her past, she cannot escape the feeling that something is missing. And The Mountains Echoed reads like a series of connected short stories, all of which are beautifully written, tender and rich in detail. All The Light We Cannot See – Anthony Doerr Marie-Laure huddles in a Saint-Malo house as WWII bombs rain down around her. Blind, alone, with just a small stone to protect her. A few streets away, a German boy – Werner – works alongside his comrades as they make a last stand against the Americans. The lyrical writing of All The Light We Cannot See makes you want to savour every page. The characters make you want to race from one page to the next. Stunning. Pony – R. J. Palacio The author of Wonder is back. This time, the book is set in 1860s America. When Silas’s father is abducted by outlaws, Silas sets out to find him. He’s accompanied by a pony belonging to one of the outlaws and his friend Mittenwool, who’s a ghost. Twists and turns abound. Part adventure, part Wild West coming of age, Pony has been marketed as a children’s book, but will no doubt be enjoyed by a wide range of readers. A Net for Small Fishes – Lucy Jago Set in the early 1600s, A Net for Small Fishes is based on the true story of Frances Howard and Anne Turner. Here, Frances has wealth and beauty, but is married to an abusive husband and is deeply unhappy. Anne has talent and charm, but little power. The pair form an unlikely friendship. But their attempt to break away from conventions and seek some small happiness could lead to their downfall.
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Entries must to by email or postcard only, NO PHONE ENTRIES. Send your entry to trevor@connectionmagazines.co.uk or by post to “Beauty and the Beast competition” 16 Parc Alun, Mold, CH7 1LQ. You MUST include your answer, your address and your phone number. CLOSING DATE 17TH November. The prize is 4 ckets to the 2pm showing of “Beauty and the Beast” at Theatr Clwyd on 27th November 2021. This does NOT include travel to the venue. There is no cash alterna ve to the prize. This compe on is open to readers of the Clwyd Connec on and the Mold Connec on. Only one entry per address. Your data will be used for the purpose of this compe on only and will be deleted a er the winner has been chosen. The winner’s name will also be announced on our social media page. The winner will be no ed by phone on 19th November.
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Luxe doesn’t have to mean eye-wateringly expensive. Here’s how to find a few beauty bargains this winter… Go for own-brand Supermarkets and fashion brands often have their own beauty ranges. Aldi’s Lacura range (www.aldi.co.uk) has a legion of loyal fans and you can pick up an eye palette for just £5.99. And H&M’s nail polishes are amongst the best I’ve tried, and an absolute bargain at just £3.99. My nails stayed chip-free for weeks. Scour discount sites Check out stores like TK Maxx and B&M. You’ll often find heavily discounted skincare, cosmetics, electricals and toiletries from top brands. A quick search on www.tkmaxx.com uncovered a Calvin Klein perfume at 70% off, a Rodial moisturiser at 76% off and an Eve Lom gift set at 49% off. Try something new We often stick to products we know, but it’s worth trying cheaper brands now and then. Inecto, for example, gets great reviews. All products are vegan, made in the UK and up to 98% natural. Plus, prices start at under £2. Try the Argan range for super-shiny hair. A full-size bottle of shampoo is just £1.49. Find your nearest stockist at www.inecto.com.
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Christmas is going to be very different this year and your help is needed more than ever before. Can you help the North Wales Superkids toybox appeal, please? Through no fault of their own, things like financial problems, ill health and domestic violence will mean, for one reason or another that many children will wake up on Christmas morning with no presents. You can help change that. Since 1999, Margaret Williams has been trying to change that. She set up the charity – North Wales Superkids (NWS) after retiring from many years working in social services with vulnerable families, seeing first-hand the problems families faced every year, she decided to form the group as
the need was still there. The organisation gives these children presents that have been donated by members of the public through its Toybox appeal. It receives no direct funding from government and relies entirely on volunteers and peoples generosity plus the occasional small grant and monetary donations from businesses and individuals. When Margaret first started North Wales Superkids, she used to hand out presents to around 150 children. That figure has now grown to over 1,700 in 2020 meaning over 15,000 presents
have to be found for children aged between one and eighteen years old across North Wales. Numbers are rising year after year and more families need the help of NWS at Christmas. Children have to be referred to NWS by a professional, either through their school, via a health visitor or someone in social services or a public organisation. All children have to be living at home with at least one member of their family. Many different circumstances and situations are taken into account for them to be considered for help.
How you can help? Toys can be dropped off at the following places The Bookshop, MOLD. Tesco, MOLD. Specsavers, MOLD. Aesthetics & Beauty by Jade - Mold. Reid and Roberts Estate Agents, MOLD Costellos Floral Design – Denbigh, and Reid and Roberts Estate Agents, Wrexham Alternatively, with me, Trevor Arnold (editor of the Mold & Clwyd Connection magazines) 16 Parc Alun, Mold. I will then ensure the donations reach North Wales Superkids. If dropping of at my house, please phone 01824 707013 before coming to drop toys off. Alternatively, you can make a cash donation here www.justgiving.com/nw-superkids which will allow the organisation to buy toys from suppliers (often at large discounts) to give to the children. Note: All toys for the Toybox Appeal must be new and in original wrapping only please and need to be appropriate for children from one to eighteen. Please don't gift wrap any toys. It is recommended that gifts with a high value are avoided. Margaret can be contacted directly for donations through the NWS Facebook page www.facebook.com/superkidsnorthwales where more information can also be found.
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How To Shop Local And Support Small Businesses This Christmas Christmas shopping is one of the festive season’s most time-honoured traditions. And, this year in particular, we’re being urged to think a little harder about the gifts we buy and where we buy them. Because while it’s considerably easier to shop with big companies, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic means that we’re all being encouraged to shop locally. Indeed, almost half of small business owners say that if everyone in their local community spent just £5 extra per week with small businesses it would help them to stay open in the long term. So how can we support our local communities? Our region is lucky to have hundreds of retail parades which are home to small businesses and enterprises. Not to mention farmers markets, Christmas fairs and special festive shopping events happening every week. We’ve pulled together some ideas for creative and meaningful ways you can support local businesses in the run-up to Christmas, which should hopefully inspire you to spend your money with those who’ll appreciate it most. Spread It Around When you’re out and about, try and prioritise local businesses over large brands where possible. For example, picking up your fruit and veg from a greengrocer instead of the supermarket will make a big difference to local sellers and suppliers. It’s also worth following them on social media to keep up to date with their latest deals and offers.
Give Vouchers And Gift Cards To help support some of your favourite local restaurants and watering holes, see if they’re offering gift vouchers and give friends and family a date night on you this Christmas. Rather than giving Christmas hampers or fancy wines and cheese, give a gift card that gives people the opportunity to go and choose a selection of goodies for themselves from a local supplier. You could also be creating a new customer for life. Always Leave A Review Before purchasing from a small business or visiting a restaurant, many of us turn to websites such as TripAdvisor and TrustPilot to see what others had to say about their experience. Leaving a positive review - even if it’s been a while since you visited or purchased - can help persuade others to become customers and could also help give staff and business owners a little morale boost at the same time. Shop Online While Staying Local Finally, search for online marketplaces that specifically support local businesses. Websites such as locallyuk.com and downyourhighstreet. co.uk help shoppers locate and buy from small businesses either in their area or from anywhere in the UK. For example, 2020 saw the launch of the phenomenally successful uk.bookshop.org, an online bookstore set up to create revenue for independent book shops around the UK, where you can even buy from a specific local retailer if that’s your wish. To date they claim to have generated over £1.6 million for the UK’s independent bookstores. Shopping locally is much nicer than battling the Christmas crowds at a large shopping centre. It also negates the stress of one-way systems, car park queues and playing human dodgems. So why not commit to using some of your Christmas spending power locally this year? There’s a small business owner near you that will (a) notice and (b) celebrate your support. About the Author: Helen Say is a freelance copywriter and blogger www.cblservices.co.uk
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Seize the opportunity for planting As winter begins to wrap its chilly fingers around the garden, it’s hardly surprising that many people turn inwards and gardening activities gradually slow down or even cease. But there’s plenty of opportunity to create a visual feast that will carry you through the colder months of the year. The garden can be enjoyed from both indoors and out, and November is the perfect planting time while there is still warmth in the soil. What’s more, bare-rooted plants are often available at this time of year, making them much easier to transport – and less expensive too. Consider planting shrubs that will give you colourful berries, trees for fiery autumn foliage, those that provide winter stem colour and structural plants that will make your garden look appealing throughout every season. Aim to have a few plants that give you something beautiful every month, so that your garden is set alight during dull days. Be sure to invite birds into your garden too. They will love most autumn and winter berries and will also appreciate supplementary food from bird feeders. In return they’ll provide a continually changing picture to brighten up the season. Five shrubs to provide fireworks for the season Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii ‘Profusion’ looks fairly inconspicuous for most of the year, but then comes its awe-inspiring beadlike berries that are violet-purple in colour.
They stay on the shrub after the leaves have dropped, when the display of pom-pom berries is as vibrant as any firework in the sky. It’s easy to see why this plant is known as the beautyberry. The spindle tree, Euonymus europaeus, is a great little shrub at any time of year. But autumn is when it excels. Choose the variety E. ‘Red Cascade’ for maximum impact. The autumn leaf colour is wonderful, then the generous display of fruits needs to be seen in order to be believed. Each one is a vibrant red but when it splits open it reveals delightfully clashing colours from bright orange seeds. Viburnum opulus, the guelder rose, is a shrub that provides interest during three seasons. There are clusters of creamy white flowers in spring, then it is smothered in hanging bunches of luscious red berries in autumn that are loved by birds. The rich red autumn foliage colour is also a sight to behold. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to autumn leaf colour. Acers are well known for their incredible display of red, yellow and orange leaves. But it’s Amelanchier that wins the autumn show. Also known as snowy mespilus, this small tree sets the borders alight with scarlet, orange and crimson leaves. Shrubs really do steal the show at this time of year, but not only because of their leaves and berries. Cornus, or dogwood, has vibrant stem colour once the leaves have dropped. There are varieties with lime-green stems, some with flaming orange and red stems and others with dark purple tones. Plant en masse for maximum effect and cut the stems down each year in late winter, so that next year’s show is equally as vibrant.
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It’s responsible for 60% of strokes and half of all heart attacks, yet because it typically has no symptoms, most people with high blood pressure have no idea they are at risk – hence why it is sometimes referred to as a silent killer. The British Heart Foundation estimates that up to 4.8 million people live with undiagnosed high blood pressure in the UK, and the only way to find out whether it affects you is by having a blood pressure check. The good news, however, is that every NHS pharmacy in England will offer free blood pressure checks to people aged 40 and over as part of a new deal between pharmacies and the NHS. This will undoubtedly help to increase detection of undiagnosed hypertension. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a level that’s consistently at or above 140/90 and it affects one in three adults in the UK. Usually the cause is not clear but there are factors that can increase your risk of getting it, including: • Being overweight
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Speaking about the new high street pharmacy blood pressure check scheme, the charity’s director of policy and influencing, John Maringay, added: “This breakthrough programme will also help with the devastating burden of backlog of care left by the Covid-19 pandemic, which could see the number of people waiting for heart care and diagnosis peak at around 550,385 in January 2024, according to our latest report. “Having your blood pressure checked by your local pharmacist is a simple and quick test that will only take about five minutes to complete. Knowing your blood pressure levels will also mean you can discuss the risks with a healthcare professional, who will signpost you to the most effective source of treatment and onward management of your condition. Prevention is always better than cure, so it’s important that you know your numbers and check your blood pressure.” It’s also possible to diagnose hypotension or low blood pressure with a blood pressure check. A low blood pressure reading is one that’s less than 90/60. Symptoms that might indicate your blood pressure is too low include lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, generally feeling weak, confusion and fainting. Our blood pressure can vary depending on what time it is, as it gradually increases throughout the day. What we’re doing and how we’re feeling can also affect it. There’s a number of possible causes of low blood pressure. For example, it can be low because you’re fit and healthy or be inherited hypotension from your parents. Some people naturally develop low blood pressure as they age. In addition, being pregnant, having certain medical conditions such as diabetes and some medications can cause low blood pressure too.
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Schools and the Pandemic The pandemic has been incredibly challenging for the education sector. There was no blueprint for schools to follow, no guide telling head teachers how to provide remote learning. Some schools were at a digital disadvantage, unable to deliver lessons to pupils remotely, either because the school did not have the resources, or because pupils did not have the right devices or reliable internet access. Those schools that were able to deliver remote learning successfully still faced challenges. Laura Castree, a secondary school teacher, told us, “A huge part of teaching is deciphering what your pupil needs and planning accordingly; this became incredibly difficult when teaching remotely, and we had to overhaul resources, teaching styles and priorities practically overnight.” Many children fell behind with their schoolwork during the lockdowns. When pupils returned to school, teachers were then faced with classrooms of children all at different stages of their learning. Disadvantaged children fell even further behind their peers. Even more worrying was the effect of the pandemic on children’s mental health. When surveyed, most schools said that some of their pupils were suffering from Covid-related anxiety. OFSTED found that some children had lost physical fitness, others showed signs of mental distress, and there was an increase in eating disorders and self-harm. It hasn’t just been pupils who have struggled with mental health. The pandemic came on the back of years of per-pupil spending cuts, increased class sizes and numerous curriculum changes, so thousands of teachers were already suffering from work-related stress. A 2019 survey
by the teachers’ union NASUWT found that 70% of teachers felt their job had adversely affected their mental health. By September 2020, more than half of teachers said that their mental health had declined further. By April 2021, 43% of teachers were experiencing all four of the main symptoms of burnout. It’s hardly surprising that teachers struggled, considering the additional pressures they were under. Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, commented, “Our teachers have had to rapidly adapt to changing circumstances on many occasions. They have: rapidly become experts in delivering remote learning; run on-site provision for the children of key workers and vulnerable children during lockdowns; managed complex Covid safety measures; set up testing stations to enable pupils to return to classrooms; and, most recently, taken responsibility for assessing students following the cancellation of public exams.” It may take years before we understand the long-term effects of the pandemic on children. However, there is a sense of optimism in the education sector. Both pupils and teachers experienced a much more normal return to school this year. Extra-curricular clubs have restarted and children have more freedom to socialise again. As Laura Castree explains, “It has been apparent that some pupils fared better than others during lockdowns, but it was wonderful to see them back in the classroom, and actually the majority returned with a new and positive attitude towards school and their teachers that endured throughout the year and made the catch-up process much easier.”
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Succulent beef served with a delicious rich and tangy garlic and herb sauce makes a sensational feast. Any leftover meat can be served cold with salad the following day.
Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Marinate: 2-3 hours or overnight Cooking time: 65 minutes Ingredients • 500g beef fillet (one piece) • 1 tbsp oil, for searing Marinade • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tbsp oil • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
Roast Beef Fillet with Roasted Garlic, Tomato and Herb Sauce 1. Mix all the marinade ingredients together and rub all over the fillet. Leave to marinate for 2-3 hours or overnight. 2. Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas mark 4. 3. Slice off the top quarter of the garlic bulb. Put the bulb on a piece of foil, drizzle over a little oil and season. Wrap up in the foil and roast for 40 minutes. Cool slightly then squeeze out the garlic bulb into a food processor. 4. For the sauce, heat the oil and sauté the shallot, tomatoes, anchovy fillets with the caster sugar and vinegar. Cook for 5 minutes. Add to the food processor with the remaining sauce ingredients except the herbs and blend to form a thick sauce. Add a little water, if needed, to thin the sauce slightly. Place in a pan and add the parsley. 5. Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas mark 6. 6. Remove the beef from the marinade. Heat the oil in a heavy based frying pan and sear the beef on all sides. Place in an ovenproof roasting tin and roast for 20 minutes until cooked through. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving. 7. Heat the sauce and spoon over the beef to serve. Accompany with spinach and basil leaves.
Herb Sauce • 1 bulb garlic • 1 tbsp olive oil and a little for drizzling • 1 shallot, diced • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved • 4 anchovy fillets • 1 tsp caster sugar • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 25g sultanas • 1 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed • 50g blanched almonds • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 100ml passata • Sea salt and black pepper to taste • Small bunch of parsley, chopped • Small bunch basil, leaves picked, to garnish • Bag of baby spinach leaves, to serve Nutrition per serving: 442kcal, fat 31g (of which saturates 6.4g), carbohydrate 9.6g (of which sugars 8.6g), protein 31.3g.
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Transform bland and boring into bold and beautiful with gorgeous wallpaper There are times when only something more elaborate than painted walls will properly enhance your home’s interior scheme, and wallpaper is fashionable, fun and creates a fabulously individual effect. A World of Choice Wallpaper choice includes not only conventional, machine-printed designs, but also natural woven fibres, light-reflecting metallics and waterproof vinyls. There are also hand-finished papers that feature cutwork, stitching or appliqué, interactive papers to colour in or add stickers to, traditionally hand-blocked papers, three-dimensional designs incorporating crystals, beading, sequins or tiny LED lights, digitally printed papers made to your own design and even magnetic wallpapers that work as a noticeboard. Choosing Pattern and Style It’s usual to pick a wallpaper pattern that suits the size of the room, but it is possible to create a dramatic effect with an oversized pattern in a small space. When choosing, look at small patterns from a distance, as they may just blend into one overall colour. Textured wallpapers add a tactile element, while metallic papers are sophisticated and great for reflecting light, but are best used only where the wall is smooth and flat. For bathrooms and kitchens, choose a moisture-resistant, wipe-clean wallpaper, and avoid using papers directly around the bath, shower or sink, unless as a splashback protected with a sheet of acrylic or glass.
This digitally printed wallpaper adds sophisticated colour and pattern to a glamorous cloakroom. Rainbow Ginkgo Blue wallpaper, £130 per roll, Tatie Lou: tatielou.co.uk.
Wallpaper can highlight strong features, such as a double-height space. Tulip wallpaper in Blue Black, £78 per roll, Little Greene: 020 7935 8844; littlegreene.com.
To prevent wallpaper becoming overwhelming, just cover one wall – usually the wall that most draws the eye in a room. Alternatively, paper either above or below dado rails, or into niches or panelled areas, or behind the shelves of a dresser or cupboard. Something Different Rather than hang wallpaper vertically all around a room, create a feature by using either different colourways of the same pattern or contrasting papers in the same colourway. Alternatively, hang wallpaper horizontally, or mix up the designs for a handcrafted, bohemian effect. A recent trend has been for wallpapered ceilings. The Practicalities Allow new plaster to dry and prepare it with either sizing solution or watered-down wallpaper paste before papering. Decorate the ceiling and all the woodwork first. To disguise lumpy walls, first hang lining paper horizontally (this is known as cross-lining). When calculating how much wallpaper to buy, remember to allow for pattern repeats and wastage. It’s important to buy enough to complete your project, as different batches may have very slight variations in colour (check the batch numbers are the same on all the rolls). It’s best to use the paste recommended by the manufacturer.
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When you buy something and you want your money back, it’s key to know your rights. Your legal position depends not just on how you bought a product and what, if anything, is wrong with it. It also depends on how you paid for it. Faulty, false or fake You have the legal right to a refund in three cases: the item is faulty, the item isn’t as described, or the item doesn’t do something the seller said it would. In each case you have the right to a full refund and you don’t have to accept a credit note or voucher. There’s no time limit as such for exercising the legal refund right. However, the more time passes, the less scope you have for getting a refund when something breaks. It becomes a question of whether you should reasonably have expected it to last as long. Changed your mind? For goods that don’t meet first three rules return rights are dependent on the seller’s policy. They may offer a refund or a credit note, and they may impose a time limit. If you bought something online, by mail or over the phone, you have an extra ‘distance selling’ right. With such purchases you have the right to change your mind and cancel your purchase without a reason, even if the products are not faulty. This right has three time limits. You have 14 days after receiving the goods to tell the seller
you want the refund. You then have 14 days to return the goods, at your own expense. The seller than has 14 days to refund you. Card cover If you use a card, the card provider may also be liable. For example, the ‘Section 75’ rule applies if you make a purchase between £100 and £30,000 and use a credit card to pay any or all of the cost. The rule applies even if you pay just £1 on the credit card and the balance by cash or debit card. Section 75 simply means your card provider has the same legal responsibility as the seller. This can mean issuing refunds for faulty goods, but also making things right if the seller doesn’t deliver the goods at all. Chargeback If you used a debit card or the purchase cost was less than £100, you can use an alternative claiming method called chargeback. This involves your card provider claiming the money back from the seller’s bank. Chargeback isn’t a legal right but rather a scheme operated by most major card providers. The rules are a bit tighter than Section 75. You’ve normally got 120 days after discovering a problem to make a claim. Another big difference is that you must have tried and failed to get a refund from the seller before you can make a chargeback claim. Unlike with Section 75, you can only get back the money you actually spent on the card, not necessarily the entire purchase price.
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LOCAL GROUPS & CLUBS 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. Mynydd Isa Butterflies W.I. are meeting again on the first Thursday of the month (except for January) 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 We are holding an Autumn Fair on Saturday 20th November 2pm-4pm at the WI Hall. Mold WI are meeting again. Mold WI meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm, St David’s Hall Mold. If you are interested in joining, or would like to find out what the WI is all about, come along and join us. We will make you very welcome. There will be a light buffet provided and members are asked to bring their own tea/ coffee cup. We are really looking forward to seeing our members again. The Mold Bowel Cancer Support Group have restarted their meetings. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 18th November 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. 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 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
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)
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Index to advertisers Aerial Installation Owen telstar Aerials
Framing & Engraving 38
Assembly Member Hannah Blythyn AS
Garage door replacement 46
Book shop Mold Book Shop
21 43
J.T.Williams Garden work
35
Carpets & Furniture Cooks
Woodworks Garden Centre Garden machinery
Carpet Cleaning Zero Dry Time cleaning
Gorolla Doors Garden Centre
Building services Dickinson & Son
Josar
Tom Harvey Driveways Garden structures
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Car Servicing
Wood Store Wales Handyman services
Autoservice Buckley
2
The Care Taker
Nonstop
17
Hardware supplies
Computer problems MAC3
Morgans of Mold 46
Crafting supplies Lavinia Stamps
40
Curtains & Blinds Andersons curtains & blinds
22 14
Moore's Dental Studio Dog grooming Pampered Pooches Domestic cleaning Albrite Cleaning Services
25
Academy of Design Kitchen & Bathroom installer
22
Headley Greenslade Kitchen Refurbishment
49
Embroidered workwear Choice Workwear
Natalie Griffiths Kitchens installer
Drain clearance & repair Drains Today Ltd
Flintshire Hot Tubs
Transform your Kitchen Locksmith
43
Lock & Key Solutions
Connection Magazines
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Craig Atkins
MCH Team
25
Personal health
New Way Estates
45
Personal tuition
Reades Residential
10
Creative in Excellence
Employment opportunities
Painter & Decorators
Estate Agent
Edmale
Fitted bedrooms Sliding Robes
Pet and Equine supplies 11
Pups, Pets & Ponies
22 46
33 DR plumbing & Heating
9
J.C Bryan Plumbing
43
34 Ken Davies Plumbing
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Printer 8 Design 2 Print
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Restaurant & Hotel 39 Springfield Hotel
26
Roofing contractor 37 Complete Roofing Services DP Healy Roofing 47 Morris Roofing P. Tattum Roofing 13 Wilson Brothers
Illustrator 23
D2P Plumbing
Hearshop
Hot tub hire
Denture Repairs
35 Bradshaw's Plumbing
29 Septic Tank emptying
Cranwell Interior Solutions
14
Plumbing & Heating
Colwyn Hearing Practice Home improvements
Decorating supplies Ruthin Décor
Hearing problems
Plasterer 37 Ross Greeenslade
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Tiler 46 Peter Thompson
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Theatre 25 Theatr Clwyd
6
Tool Hire 25 KMA Tool Hire & Sales
49
Tree surgeon 5 AGM Tree Surgery Chester Oaks
43 38
49 Van & Man Eldridan Logistics
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15 Will writing & Estate planning Watkins Smith (NW) Ltd
7
40 Window Blinds Andersons curtains & blinds 51 Hillarys Blinds
22 38
Window Cleaner 37 Fred Harvey cleaning
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Windows & Conservatories 3 Snowdonia
28
Wood products 50 The Larch Company
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