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Inside Flintshire magazine Welcome to our April edition. What awful weather we’ve had during March,, but surely Spring will finally show its face through April?. So what better way to start looking forward to the warmer weather than with your jam packed Inside Flintshire magazine?. We take a look at the best destinations to visit during Spring with our monthly holiday review. This month’s discover article is in the beautiful Lake District. Have you every tried to surfing? Well if you’re like me than the answer is no but take a look at our Surf Snowdonia’s editorial on page 22-23 and you might just be looking to book your first session. Better still, enter our competition on pages 44-45 to be in with a chance of winning two free beginner lessons.

So what else can you expect to find in this month’s issue? Have you ever dreamed of owning your own holiday home in the sun? Take a look at pages 16-17: a beautiful apartment for sale in sunny Bulgaria. We have another fantastic competition prize giveaway page with a chance to win tickets to see Wilko Johnson, two tickets for Live on the Square in Mold and £25 cash with our popular Who am I? competition. We continue to dscover different parts of the UK and take a look at the beautful Lake District on pages 28-29. There’s lots more going on so please take the time to have a read through.

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olkswagen didn’t take any chances with this all-new, sixth-generation model. The result is a car that is bigger, roomier and more advanced than ever before, all the while adhering to the long-standing Polo benchmarks of quality and safety and establishing itself as one of the top three superminis alongside the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa.

Comfort 10/10

It’s easy to forget just how simple the Polo is to drive, with the obvious factor that its relatively small size means it’s easy to park or manoeuvre down narrow lanes.

You also get good visibility front and rear, although specifying parking sensors is recommended.

Engine-wise, the 64bhp 1.0-litre petrol unit is adequate provided you are prepared to drive it fairly hard once out of town, but it may be worth spending extra to get the turbocharged 95bhp 1.0-litre petrol unit instead, which has more mid-range flexibility and the same easy to use fivespeed manual gearbox.

Fun to drive 7/10

Easy to drive 9/10

While you do feel bumps in the road, the suspension quietly and efficiently takes out the sting, yet it isn’t so soft that the body pitches and sways.

As you’d expect in a VW, the seats are comfortable, there’s lots of adjustment in the driving position and the petrol engines are quiet unless you rev them hard.

What really impresses about the latest Polo though is how quiet and stable it is at motorway speeds, lending it the feel of a much bigger car.

For outright thrills you’ll be wanting the flagship Polo GTI with its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, but the cheaper 113bhp version of the 1.0-litre engine isn’t a bad substitute. It’s the same engine that you’ll find in the smaller Up GTI - enough to propel the Polo from 0-62mph in 9.5 seconds, helped by its six-speed manual gearbox. Just be aware that although perfectly competent and equipped with some very good engines the Polo is still not as agile or as communicative as a Ford Fiesta or Seat Ibiza.

Dashboard layout 9/10

While you’ll need to spend a bit extra to benefit from all of the new dashboard’s features, there are still impressive features common to all models. For example, the central air vents repositioned underneath the touchscreen rather than above it makes it easier to operate at a glance, and the little patches of soft material on the armrests, or the squidgy surface on top of the dashboard all give a real feeling of quality.

The controls themselves are also simple to use, and the 8-inch touchscreen that comes on all models looks excellent and is intuitive to operate.

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Reliability 7/10

Although the standard Polo’s three-year, 60,000-mile warranty can be extended, to do so costs hundreds of pounds whereas rivals from Renault, Hyundai, Toyota and Kia all come with more generous cover as standard.

Is it likely to go wrong in the first place? It’s too new to be able to draw any firm conclusions, but it’s worth noting that Volkswagen finished 12th out of 25 manufacturers in the 2017 JD Power UK Vehicle Dependability survey, putting it ahead of Ford, Honda and Renault, but behind Kia, Skoda and Hyundai.

Fuel economy 8/10

If you want the most miles per gallon possible from your Polo, go for the 1.6-litre diesel, which returns 74.3mpg.

As far as petrol power goes, the non-turbocharged 1.0-litre managed 58.9mpg, and its turbocharged equivalent 62.8mpg.

It is also worth noting that all Polos have stop-start technology as standard, a useful feature which cuts the engine when you’re stationary in order to save fuel.

Affordability 8/10

If you’re using finance to run the car, the Polo’s excellent residual values make it much more affordable, plus VW dealers will often throw in a generous deposit contribution and incentives such as free insurance for a year. VW’s service plans also represent good value for money.

Safety 10/10

Volkswagen has thrown an awful lot of safety equipment at its sixth-generation Polo so it’s no great surprise that it emerged from Euro NCAP’s crash tests with a maximum five-star rating, its 96% score beating the Ford Fiesta and Seat Ibiza (both also five-star cars) for child occupant and pedestrian protection.

In terms of active safety equipment all Polos come with a low-speed autonomous emergency braking system that warns the driver of an impending frontal impact and automatically applies the brakes if necessary. Other driver assistance systems include post-collision assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and a park assist function that automatically steers the car into parking spaces.

Verdict 9/10

The latest Volkswagen Polo might not be quite as much fun to drive as the Ford Fiesta or Seat Ibiza, but in every other area it is a seriously very impressive car.

Spacious, comfortable, very well equipped and with a good range of petrol engines, this is not only by far the best Polo to date, but also one of the best superminis there has ever been.

List price: £15,930 (1.0 TSI 95PS SE)

Extras: metallic paint (£565), carpet mats (£90), parking sensors front and rear (£315).

Space 10/10

The boot capacity has grown by 25 per cent compared with its predecessor, making it one of the most useful cars in its class.

The dual-height boot floor allows you to either divide the load space and create an almost flat floor when the rear seats are folded, or drop it into its lower position to create a deeper load bay.

Given that this new Polo is almost the same size as the old Golf it’s not hugely surprising that there’s lots of room for passengers, plus plentiful in-car storage, including a glovebox complete with CD player, and large door bins.

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From £906 per person, self-catering, at the four-star Sunwing Resort Fanabe, through Thomas Cook (0844 412 5970; thomascook.com) departing from Bristol on March 30.

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Surfing and yoga in Morocco

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If haven’t booked your break yet, here’s my top pick of last-minute availability to suit families and couples.

Prices quoted are per person for a seven-night stay based on a family of four (two adults and two children aged under 12 years), including flights and transfers, unless otherwise stated, and are subject to availability.

Note that older children may be charged the same rate as adults. Average flight times are from London, unless otherwise stated. Temperatures are average maximum.

Beachside break in Cyprus

Flight time: 4h 20m; Temperature: 21C With its long holiday season and inviting coastal stretches (main pic), this popular Mediterranean island is a good bet for a sunny beachside break in early April. Plus points for families with young children include affordable self-catering options within walking distance of sand and sea.

From £908.50 per person, self-catering, based on a two-bedroom unit at Spilio Villa in Paphos, through Sunvil (020 8758 4758; sunvil.co.uk) including car hire, departing March 28.

Flight time: 3h 30m; Temperature: 19C Active families with older children are well catered for along the sandy stretches of Morocco’s southern coast where sea breezes keep temperatures pleasant and Atlantic rollers offer good surfing for all abilities. Cooler nights see the thermometer drop to around 11C. From £1,120 per person, with breakfast, at five-star Paradis Plage Resort, through Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891; healthandfitnesstravel.com) including a surfing programme. Yoga classes also available (age limits apply).

Family fun in Tenerife

Flight time: 4h 15m; Temperature: 20C Largest of the Canaries, with beaches to suit all tastes and around nine hours of sunshine a day in April, this island is hard to beat for a dose of reliable warmth with children in tow. However, flights and accommodation are snapped up early so the big sun-and-sand operators are your best bet for last-minute options.

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Serious sunshine in Barbados

Flight time: 8h 30m; Temperature: 30C If you like your beaches sizzling hot and your sea like an inviting bath, Easter in the Caribbean ticks the boxes.

Night-time temperatures are balmy too, perfect for al fresco dinners under the stars. Resorts offer lots of activities for energetic offspring.

From £2,122 per person, all inclusive, at Crystal Cove

by Elegant Hotels through Caribtours (020 3797 2485; caribtours.co.uk).

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Escapist bliss in Mauritius

Flight time: 11h 30m; Temperature: 29C For Robinson Crusoe beaches of pristine white sand, fringed with coconut palms and lapped by turquoise waters, combined with serious heat and top-end hotel options, this Indian Ocean island is a good bet for luxurious family fun. The flight may be long, but the time difference is only four hours.

From £1,149 per person, half board, based on two interconnecting rooms at five-star The Residence through Powder Byrne (020 8246 5300; powderbyrne.com).

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Sand and spas in Mexico

Flight time: 9h 15m; Temperature: 32C Idyllic white sand beaches fringe the Mayan Riviera between Puerto Morelos in the north and Tulum in the south, with sunbeds shaded by thatched tiki sunshades under leafy palms. Resorts are largely high-end, with pampering spas, some off-limits to children aged under 18 years.

From £2,078 per person, all inclusive, at five-star Excellence Riviera Cancun through Sovereign Luxury Travel (01293 832 459; sovereign.com) departing March 27.

Flight time: 9h 5m; Temperature: 33C With a coastline stretching for miles along the Arabian Sea, this western state of India is a magnet for beach-lovers. Whether you prefer a full-on party scene or a quiet, unspoilt stretch, there are around 10 hours per day to loll on the sand and soak up the gloriously hot, early April sunshine.

From £1,342 per person, all-inclusive, at the Novotel Resort Dona Sylvia through TUI (0203 451 2688; TUI.co.uk) departing on March 31.

High dunes in Gran Canaria

Flight time: 4h 10m; Temperature: 21C Known for its 143-mile coastline of black lava and white sand beaches, this Canary Island has something for everyone.

You can choose from vast, tiny, sandy, rocky, busy or remote beaches or head to the spectacular dunes of Maspalomas (main pic), a protected nature reserve of sand hills on the southern coast.

From £3,618 per person, with breakfast, for seven nights at the five-star Seaside Palm Beach through Classic Collection Holidays (0800 047 1964; classic-collection.co.uk) departing on March 28.

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Apartment for sale 63 m² - Osenovo, Bulgaria 9155 New property completed in 2015 l 1 bed fully furnished apartment at Osenovo Varna l l

The complex is situated at the top of the village of osenovo. 19 km from varna and golden sands. 15 km from balchik,10 km from albena and kranavo.

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Osenovo is a beautiful village in the Varna District of northeastern Bulgaria, located 5km from the beach, at an altitude of 120m. It is situated in a small valley surrounded by hills on all sides except the east. Steep slopes in the north protect it from the northern winds in winter, and to the east is a spectacular view of the Black Sea. Officially, the village has a population of about 300 people. l The village has a church, doctor’s office, coffee, town hall, shops and post office. l The infrastructure is very good, the roads are in good condition and has the benefit of Internet, mobile communications and satellite TV

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l There is a regular bus service to the city of Varna - bus no. 28. l The village is home to more than 15 foreign families who have chosen to set up a second home in Bulgaria. l The village is situated between the two largest resorts in North Bulgaria - Golden Sands and Albena, near Balchik, which is an excellent prerequisite for the development of eco and rural tourism. The favorable climate, fertile soil and clean environment in the area provide excellent conditions for the development of horticulture, gardening and eco-industries.

Distances: Black Sea: 5km - dirt road Black Sea: 19km - asphalt road Varna (airport): 24km

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more popular every year. Its 4km beach has clean sand, crystal clear water and a beachfront promenade that’s packed with bars and shops. The seaside resort in northern Bulgaria enjoys a mild year-round climate and there are a number of activities, both in and out of the waves, for children and adults to enjoy.

Albena

Albena is located 30km from the town of Varna and 12km from Balchik resort in the northeastern Bulgaria.

Albena is situated in a picturesque and ecologically clean gulf on the Black Sea coast, famous for its flower gardens. A Blue Flag winning resort, Albena is remarkable for its 5km long and 150m wide beach with fine and clean sand and crystal clear, calm and warm water. The tourist season in Albena lasts from May until October. Albena offers mineral water springs with a temperature of 30°C and several SPA centres.

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The Lake District Wastwater

England’s deepest lake, it lies in Wasdale to the west of the Lake District National Park. The view from its south-western end was voted Britain’s Favourite View in 2007 by television viewers. The view takes in the lake with the mountains of Yewbarrow, Great Gable and Lingmell behind. It forms the basis for the National Park’s logo. Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, lies at the top of Lingmell.

The village of Wasdale Head lies at the very north eastern end of the lake and has a pub, a few houses and the tiny church of St Olaf. The road there is narrow and single-track so drive carefully.

On the west coast of Cumbria, Ravenglass is the only coastal town in the National Park. There is a shingle beach and fishermen’s cottages looking out over the estuary.

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Surrounded by stunning mountain scenery to its south, softening to the gentle hills of the north, the lake is the second largest in England at seven and a half miles long.

Glenridding, at the foot of Ullswater is a popular starting point for walkers and climbers going up Helvellyn. England’s third highest mountain (pictured above) includes Striding and Swirral Edges.

Steamers run from here, and in summer you can hire rowing boats and bicycles in the summer from St Patricks Boat Landing.

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more expensive – so from approximately £45,000 (before VAT) depending on size and location.

to beautifully NationwideinBuilding Society, a modern ‘We want every According sofa to age your home,’ extension onLivingston the groundwe’ve floor can increase Stephen explains.

‘For the chosen a softyour property’s value by around 5%, while adding a leather, making bedroom a featureto ofcreate the natural grain which a three-bed house gets will add about richer over time.’

12% to the potential asking price.

When planning an extension, design rooms to be as big as possible, but without sacrificing too much of the garden or outdoor area – this can make a property feel out of balance and deter buyers.

Check with the local planning office to see if you need permission to carry out building work. All home improvements on this scale must also comply with Building Regulations and be inspected and passed at key stages.

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A loft conversion is the most cost-effective way to Trend 3: Inhabit gain extra living space and you should be able to do

Argos predicts that our love a Scandi look will continue it if your homeofwas built before 1975 and/or the loft through 2018. Think back styling,ofa2.3m. clean colour has astripped maximum headroom palette and bursts of greenery – yes, plants are creeping How to add value to your home Work on attic costs from around Our homes are an investment so, whenback it comes into to our homes in aconverting big way inanthe coming months! £20,000 – although on average a dormer loft property value, the question ‘how muchCore is mytohouse this lookconversion is the Hygena Aliso corner sofa.and Its soft with a double bedroom en-suite worth?’ is one of the most frequently asked. It’s then grey by finish, shape andtolean bathroom is more likely be inand theelegant region of £35followed by an inevitable property valuation a accommodating – and takes about sixlove to 12 weeks to complete. profile add up to45k a stylish design you’ll series of estate agents, which then results in most This configuration is the most popular option and, homeowners asking, ‘so how can I add to value to ‘Although live to with. it looks contemporary, we’ve not according to Nationwide Building Society, it could my home?’ If that sounds familiar, there compromised are plenty of on comfort with the Aliso,’ Stephen tells add an estimated 21% to the value of your us. home. ways to increase the value of your home – from ‘It comes renovations, extensions and big decorating jobs, tocomplete with the ultra-soft fabric, cushioned Remember, take professional advice before you seats and a chaise end.’ smaller, more budget-conscious updates that will start to plan your loft conversion because it must helps boost your homes selling power. meet building and fire regulations.

Trend 4: Serenity Before you make any big design decisions Withoritsstart final key planning an all-out home renovation project, we look, Argos has would recommend speaking to a trusted local estate dipped into a agent, who knows about house sale prices – and and what sells – in your area to ensure that glamorous any or additions that you make ‘ofyour the home moment’ Trend 1: Beach Houseamendments will, in fact, add value to the property. All homes pink millennial Coastal style is more thanhave just aa ceiling decorating pricetheme so it’s –vital to make sure that you palette. that it’s an attitude. Easy going andend versatile, it will workby in doing any renovations don’t up losing money The–star of the fact, alter the value of your home although style of house, creating adon’t, calm in and relaxed vibe. theyhas may well be worth if they make your home a pretty show is this No wonder, then, that Argos identified it as aitkey trend more comfortable place to live. sofa, which is given in 2018 – this time, with a slightly more refined feel. fresh With its smart but slightlySo, cheeky nautical stripe, the of selling upa or whether you’re thinking justlook wantwith on-trend printsinand to add value tosofa yoursums homeup long-term byfloral investing it displays, and silver grey cushions and classic-meets-contemporary Abberton the now,starting here arepoint some most popularthrows (and in a mix of tactile textures. The most popular and look perfectly. It’s the perfect forofathe chic Long proven) ways to increase your property’s value and timeless sofas are often based on designs of the past – and Island look, which you can builditsup by teaming boost selling power. classic the Thornton is no exception. Its classic silhouette with cream and dark-wood pieces with navy and chrome piped edging and solid wooden feet oozes quality and Build an extension accessories.

Whether it’s a side return or a glass-box femininity, extension, while the memory foam-topped, pocketsprung Trend 2: Infusion adding a single-storey extension can startcushions at around offer a luxurious snuggling experience. £30,000, while two storeys are generally about 50% After a few years in the wilderness, the global nomad look is back in full force. Influenced heavily by both Mediterranean and South American styles, this trend is all about natural and woven materials, an earthy colour palette, worn timbers and tribal patterns. Throw in a few exotic souvenirs from your travels, and you can create a very personal, cosy and inviting scheme that’s made for a living room.

Argos’ Livingston sofa encapsulates the theme perfectly.

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Perhaps then, we should agree to forget the “Pension” and concentrate instead on “Pension” word, and introduced concentrate instead on The legislationword, which was in 2015 to allow retirement planning.

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Recipe

Slow cooked Greek lamb

Take your time making this easy one-pot lamb dish for an informal centrepiece meal.

You can slow-cook it two days ahead and serve it with Greek meze dishes

Ingredients

Shoulder of lamb, about 2kg | 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated but the skin left on | About 30g anchovies | 2 tbsp olive oil | 10 tomatoes, left whole | 6 carrots, peeled but left whole | Handful fresh sage | Handful fresh rosemary | Handful fresh thyme | Tzatziki, chickpea salad and flatbreads, to serve

Method

1. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and sit on a shelf as

low as possible. Pierce the lamb all over with a small knife, then fill each slit with a garlic clove and half an anchovy fillet. Rub all over with the oil, then season.

2. Heat a flameproof casserole dish and sear the lamb all over until well browned. Take off the heat, remove the lamb from the dish and tip in the tomatoes, carrots, sage and

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rosemary. Sit the lamb on top and scatter over the thyme.

3. Cover the dish, slip it onto the bottom shelf of the oven and cook for 4-5 hrs until pull-apart tender. Carefully lift the lamb from the dish, discard the herbs and roughly squash the tomatoes into the juices. Sit the lamb back in the dish and serve in big shredded chunks with tzatziki, chickpea salad and flatbreads for mopping up the juices.

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