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Welcome....

I find myself writing this editors section in unprecedented times not seen in my lifetime for sure. With the magazine going to the printers up to two weeks before you actually receive a copy, it’s hard to tell what actions and constraints have been implemented by the government to combat Coronavirus since writing this post.

If any of the events or businesses are no longer valid due to the Coronavirus then please accept our apologies.

As a business we fully understand the extremely difficult times we’re all facing and you’ll probably notice in this months issue many of our regular advertisers have had no option but to hold off from further

advertising as a possible restriction on movement begins to affect all our lives.

We totally understand this and our aim is to help and support not just businesses but the community as a whole wherever we can .

We sincerely hope this is all over very soon but above all else, our thoughts are with those affected by the virus, particularly those who are sick. We wish them a speedy recovery.

Let’s do whatever we can to help our neighbours, friends, family and support businesses in any way we can through these difficult times.

Until next month - Reg Editor Inside Flintshire

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Welsh Mountain Zoo

Come and discover something wild.

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Set on one of the most picturesque and unique landscapes for any UK Zoo, the Welsh Mountain Zoo occupies some 37 acres of lush green landscape overlooking Colwyn Bay and the Carneddau mountains in North Wales.

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With over 140 species housed in our wonderful collection, to date we have welcomed over

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EGGSTRAVAGANZA We will have a Trail running for the 2 weeks of Easter.

Every completed trail handed in at the shop gets to take an awesome chocolate egg to take home!

Whilst we want all our visitors to experience and enjoy everything the Zoo has to offer, we also want to share and raise awareness of some critical messages surrounding wildlife, the environment and the impact our actions have on the wider world.

Arts & Crafts @ the WILD Centre will be taking place on Tuesday 7th between 10am and 12pm, Wednesday 8th between 2pm and 4pm and Wednesday 15th between 10am and 12pm. Drop in sessions, FREE of charge.

Reptiles • Birds

And even more exciting and following from last year's great success, we have planned a super special Easter Egg hunt here at the Welsh Mountain Zoo!

Other Mammals Childrens Farm ... & more!

Join on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th and Monday 13th of April for a special Easter Egg hunt with a twist!

The hunt will take place twice a day, at 11am and 2.30pm. Everyone gets a prize at the end of each hunt!

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eight million visitors through our gates.

We are passionate about our Zoo and the animals that live here with us. Conservation remains at the heart of our ethos, and the future survival of animals and their habitats continues to drive us ever forward.

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HE fashion trends for spring / ssummer 2020 already have us excited for the return of warmer weather and longer days. And if the New York, London, Paris and Milan runways are anything to go off, this might just be the chicest season we’ve seen in years.

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Call it the Little Women effect but 2020 is set to be a year-long homage to the time of Jo March. High necklines on billow-sleeved blouses and prairie dresses, coupled with intricate button detailing, is the order of the day and we are so okay with it.

Meet the summer-approved alternative to your beloved oversized trouser suit: the short suit. Now, we know what you’re thinking... ‘I can’t possibly wear that’, but stick with utilitarian styles in neutral tones with oversized pockets and you can’t go wrong.

6 Boilersuits

7 Denim dresses

Boiler suits made a high fashion revival last season and, from the looks of things, they’re sticking around for another strong stint. This means that those of you who were bold enough to invest in one will get another season’s wear out of it!

The ‘70s revival is only getting stronger, with Studio 54 vibes slowly but surely taking over the runways. Not sure how to wear the look? Think Farrah Fawcettera Charlie’s Angels and swap the sky high shoes for retro Nike trainers and the denim one-piece looks just as effortless during the day.

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Whether you religiously overhaul your wardrobe each time the weather starts to turn, or just like to be across what’s going on in the fashion world, look no further for a round up of the trends designers are buzzing about right now.

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3 Racer checks Racing checks are fast becoming one of the defining prints of 2020, with everyone from Kylie Jenner to ASOS’ latest designer collaboration repping the distinct look. Keep it classic in the black and white colour palette, or mix things up by donning a neon-hybrid mix.

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Come and discover something wild.

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eight million visitors through our gates.

Jackson family in 1963.

We are passionate about our Zoo and the animals that live here with us. Conservation remains at the heart of our ethos, and the future survival of animals and their habitats continues to drive us ever forward.

he Welsh Mountain Zoo is also known as the National Zoo of Wales, the oldest and most established Zoo in Wales having been born as a small family run business by the Set on one of the most picturesque and unique landscapes for any UK Zoo, the Welsh Mountain Zoo occupies some 37 acres of lush green landscape overlooking Colwyn Bay and the Carneddau mountains in North Wales.

With over 140 species housed in our wonderful collection, to date we have welcomed over

Whilst we want all our visitors to experience and enjoy everything the Zoo has to offer, we also want to share and raise awareness of some critical messages surrounding wildlife, the environment and the impact our actions have on the wider world.

Big Cats • Primates Reptiles • Birds Other Mammals Childrens Farm ... & more!

‘A perfect family day out’

EASTER

EGGSTRAVAGANZA We will have a Trail running for the 2 weeks of Easter.

Every completed trail handed in at the shop gets to take an awesome chocolate egg to take home!

Arts & Crafts @ the WILD Centre will be taking place on Tuesday 7th between 10am and 12pm, Wednesday 8th between 2pm and 4pm and Wednesday 15th between 10am and 12pm. Drop in sessions, FREE of charge.

And even more exciting and following from last year's great success, we have planned a super special Easter Egg hunt here at the Welsh Mountain Zoo! Join on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th and Monday 13th of April for a special Easter Egg hunt with a twist!

The hunt will take place twice a day, at 11am and 2.30pm. Everyone gets a prize at the end of each hunt!

Please note the Egg Hunt is FREE of charge but places need to be booked in advance as there is a 10 children limit per session.

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O… Montenegro is not in Latin America… although its name is of Latin origin. And no, it is not near Russia, although Montenegrins have a strong Slavic accent.

decorated with petunias.

Montenegro means ”black mountain”.

Its forests are dense and opaque, and if you venture deeper into them, wolves and bears can be found.

The Island Gospa od Skrpjela (Our Lady of the Rocks) is one of two gorgeous islands in the bay of Boka Kotorska, which are situated in the sea across Perast in the Kotor municipality. The other island, Sveti Djordje, is also called “the island of the dead captains”, because according to a legend a French soldier shooting a cannon towards Perast hit the house where his beloved lived and killed her.

It is a small country in the south-east of Europe, next to Croatia and opposite Italy. It’s about an hour away from Rome by plane, and less than two from Paris or Istanbul. It’s a place where, on the same day, you can go for a swim in the sea and go hiking on the snowy mountain tops. You can choose between the utmost luxury and spartan minimalism, and between an adrenaline rush or complete serenity.

Here are its top five places to visit...

Kotor

Kotor is made up of contrasts - the old squares with modern cafés, the sounds of live music and the echo of footsteps down the narrow cobblestone alleys and balconies with wrought iron railings,

The old town of Kotor has many examples of medieval architecture: churches, cathedrals, palaces and museums. Its beauty is complemented by the multitude of narrow streets, squares and markets.

Perast is surely one of the strangest, and historically one of the most beautiful places in Kotor bay. Today it is often called the quietest town in Boka. Its narrow streets and numerous, mostly abandoned, renaissance and baroque palaces testify to the luxurious life led by its former inhabitants.

Budva

Once a small, quiet coastal town, today Budva is one of the loudest and busiest

towns on the Montenegrin coast during the summer. It began life two and a half millennia ago and is now home to luxurious yachts, new buildings, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Budva has its own Hawaii – an island opposite the city with beautiful beaches and great seafood.

The old town is Budva’s greatest asset.

It occupies an elevated position on the island, which used to be connected to the mainland by a sandy causeway before evolving into a peninsula. Budva is one of the oldest urban centres in the Adriatic at more than 2.500 years old.

The Island of Sveti Stefan is a fashionable summer resort, connected to the mainland by a sandy causeway.

This form of island (called a “tombolo”) is very rare. The town itself consists of curved, narrow streets with picturesque squares and three churches The attractive Island Sveti Nikola, popularly named ‘Hawaii near Budva’, is one of the top attractions on the Budva Riviera. A translucent and clear sea will await you, as well as the blue sky, sunshine and all of the smells and tastes of the Mediterranean.

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Tivat

No, this is not Monaco… all these idling super yachts in the posh marina, the high-class promenade and ritzy apartment blocks, swish restaurants and shops are in Tivat, Montenegro.

Once a modest and ordinary town, Tivat went through a major renovation of its marina and surroundings and today is a place where the world’s jet-set comes to relax in the summer.

Porto Montenegro is one of the most beautiful destinations in Montenegro.

Primarily made for super yachts and rich billionaires, you’ll be surprised by its relatively cheap prices.

The Island Sveti Marko is a mysterious green island, on which in 1962, a tourist lodge with 500 Tahiti houses was built.

The Island Sveti Marko was for decades an exclusive facility owned by the French “Club Mediterranee”.

Staying in Tivat you will see the complex better know as the Summer Cottage House Buca. This complex is found in the center of Tivat and it exists in complete harmony with its gothic surroundings.

rivers Piva and Tara. Here you will find 23 mountains standing over 2300m in height.

The Tara River Canyon (“Tear of Europe”), is the most beautiful and cleanest river in this part of the world and will leave you breathless.

Black Lake in Durmitor National Park is one of Montenegro’s main tourist attractions. More than 3km long, with a footpath around the lake, it’s a very popular destination for hiking.

Cetinje

Situated in the fields of Cetinje, at the base of the Lovcen mountain, Cetinje is a treasure of Montenegrin cultural and historical heritage. It features some spectacular architecture from the 18th and 19th century and is the capital of Montenegro and Crnogorsko.

Lovcen National Park is located in a rocky region of the Dinara Alps. The high

snowy slopes are great for Nordic skiing.

Other popular activities are hiking and walking. There is also a small adventure park located in Ivanova Korita.

The most impressive landmark, not only of Cetinje but of Montenegro in general, is the Mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos on Lovcen mountain. It’s situated at the top of the Jezerski peak and, sitting at a height of 1,660m, it’s the highest mausoleum in the world.

Cetinje monastery is one of Montenegro’s most frequently visited attractions, and it is here that you will find the remains of St.Peter. For hundreds of years it has been at the centre of Montenegrin spirituality, free thought and education. l For further details, plus information regarding flights and accomodation, go to: www.visit-montenegro.com/ destinations/

Zabljak

Zabljak is the highest city in the Balkans. located at an altitude of 1456m in the very centre of enormous mountain of Durmitor – and in the middle of Durmitor National Park. Zabljak is a good destination for winter tourism, but is still a popular summer destination.

Durmitor National Park is located in a large mountainous region in the north west of Montenegro, surrounded by the

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SPRING FASHION T

HE fashion trends for spring / ssummer 2020 already have us excited for the return of warmer weather and longer days. And if the New York, London, Paris and Milan runways are anything to go off, this might just be the chicest season we’ve seen in years.

2 Victorian necklines

4 Short suits

Call it the Little Women effect but 2020 is set to be a year-long homage to the time of Jo March. High necklines on billow-sleeved blouses and prairie dresses, coupled with intricate button detailing, is the order of the day and we are so okay with it.

Meet the summer-approved alternative to your beloved oversized trouser suit: the short suit. Now, we know what you’re thinking... ‘I can’t possibly wear that’, but stick with utilitarian styles in neutral tones with oversized pockets and you can’t go wrong.

Whether you religiously overhaul your wardrobe each time the weather starts to turn, or just like to be across what’s going on in the fashion world, look no further for a round up of the trends designers are buzzing about right now.

From the colours and prints having a ‘moment’ right now, to the ‘It’-pieces you’ll want to invest in ahead of time, here’s our seasonal round up of the nine biggest trends set to dominate spring/ summer.

1 Shirt dresses Fit for the office or spontaneous trips to the seaside, the shirt dress is a summer wardrobe staple for a reason: it’s versatility personified. Opt for a classic white oversized style or, alternatively, add some zest to the look by selecting a pastel hue or print. Our recommendation? Ice-cream tones with subtle pinstripe lines in different directions is an instant winner.

Shop the trend

Fitted suit woven jacket - £35 Suit shorts - £20 From: PrettyLittleThing

Shop the trend

Tiger-print puff-sleeve cotton shirtdress £200 - From: Wolf & Badger

3 Racer checks Racing checks are fast becoming one of the defining prints of 2020, with everyone from Kylie Jenner to ASOS’ latest designer collaboration repping the distinct look. Keep it classic in the black and white colour palette, or mix things up by donning a neon-hybrid mix.

Shop the trend

Leda shirt dress in pink - £70 From: Wolf & Badger

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5 Mixed florals Florals, spring - heard it all before?

But what if we told you that this season it’s all about floral-on-floral energy?

Maximalism is alive and well with this summer-loving Stella McCartney combo which is practically made for long days at the beach.

Shop the trend

Mixed floral print shirt - £546 From: Stella McCartney

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6 Boilersuits

7 Denim dresses

Boiler suits made a high fashion revival last season and, from the looks of things, they’re sticking around for another strong stint. This means that those of you who were bold enough to invest in one will get another season’s wear out of it!

The ‘70s revival is only getting stronger, with Studio 54 vibes slowly but surely taking over the runways. Not sure how to wear the look? Think Farrah Fawcettera Charlie’s Angels and swap the sky high shoes for retro Nike trainers and the denim one-piece looks just as effortless during the day.

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Llandudno

fter 150 years, Llandudno is still a big favourite with holidaymakers.

Its immaculate seafront, gracefully framed by two headlands, is a seaside classic, with amazing Blue Flag beaches (including the excellent

Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre The Great Orme Tramway

Britain’s only cable-hauled street Tramway, it comprises four original Victorian Tramcars and is a unique experience, offering fantastic views of Llandudno’s sweeping bays and the Great Orme.

The Tram takes you on a picturesque one-mile journey to the summit of the Great Orme Country Park and Nature Reserve where, on a clear day, views stretch as far as the Isle of Man. Open late March to late October, Daily from 10am - 6pm, Adult: £7.50, Child: £5.00

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Award-winning beaches

Llandudno’s beaches have bagged quite a few beachy ‘Oscars’ for their excellent standards of cleanliness and water quality.

Among the Seaside Award winners are: Llandudno North and West Shore, Llanfairfechan, Penmaenmawr, Colwyn Bay/Rhos-on-Sea, Pensarn, Old Colwyn, Sandy Cove and Kinmel Bay You’re bound to find a beach tailor-made for your mood - from the popular ‘beside the sea’ sands at Llandudno and Colwyn Bay to dreamy, more peaceful beaches like Pensarn.

Colwyn Bay beach and Llandudno beach), the Great Orme, the Llandudno Pier, the Llandudno cable cars, excellent theatres, a fascinating conservation zoo, top-draw golf courses, mighty mountains and green valleys, amazing restaurants, pubs and a complete A to Z of outdoor activities.

Great Orme Bronze Age Mines

Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the Great Orme, the copper mines represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent times.

Dating back 4,000 years, it is believed to be the largest prehistoric mine in the world.

Boasting (at over 700m long) the longest Crest Toboggan run in Britain and a scenic PermaSnow ski slope, the Ski and Snowboard Centre offers a wide range of slope-based activities - skiing, snowboarding, sno-tubing and alpine adventure golf.

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Open from 15th March - 5th November, 9.30am - 4:00pm, Adult: £7.00, Child: £5.00, Family: £20.00

Llandudno Pier

Wales’ longest pier offers superb views, concessions, excellent food stalls and a relaxing stroll. Relax and enjoy the leisurely pace as you explore the friendly shops and stalls, and enjoy the beautiful views of Llandudno and the Irish Sea. Llandudno Pier’s attractions are open from 10am until late during the Summer season.

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4 Pour the cooled chocolate mixture over the egg mixture, then gently fold together.

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Your patience could well be put to the test this month. There could be a situation where you will need to forgive and forget, rather than harping on about something that has irritated you. Your emotions may be up and down but mentally you will remain strong and able to deal effectively with whatever may happen.

This could be a profitable period for those born under the sign of the twins. You will be confident enough to take risks where others wouldn’t dare. If you make investments this month, they may prove profitable in the future. If you approach your bosses about a pay rise they might actually listen to you.

Cancer charts show you may need to slow down and take more care of your health. If you are prone to skin eruptions (which many Cancerians are) your skin could be telling you to avoid junk foods and eat a more healthy diet. You may also need time to de-stress and get away from the workplace.

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This is likely to be a steady period for all of you Lions. You are going to experience a certain amount of fulfillment where your career is concerned and there will be much satisfaction to be gained from doing well and achieving your goals.

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You will be dealing with a lot of money-related issues during this period and your horoscope predictions suggest that any financial speculations you make will be fruitful. You will not indulge in impulsive spending; rather, you will be taking a more measured and careful approach to your finances.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

You could subject yourself to some much-needed self-scrutiny this month. If you are feeling the strain of working too hard, then take some time out. If a relationship is not working, then end it. During this time you can be as decisive as you like, as you are unlikely to make a bad decision.

Scorpio

(October 23 - November 21)

Watch out for muscle strain, muscle weakness and leg pain this month. You are likely to be physically restricted in some way. The affliction is only temporary, but it will mean that your physical development will be strong and you are likely to be very sensitive to others’ needs.

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(November 22 - December 21)

This period may find you needing to sort out minor issues in personal relationships. It would be beneficial to all concerned if both parties could listen to the other and act directly and quickly upon what has been said.

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(December 22 - January 19)

You may be feeling a little fragile - maybe because of work-related stress, family problems or simply because your work/life balance is out of kilter. Either way, those born under the earth sign of Capricorn could find alternative therapies very helpful.

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(January 20 - February 18)

If you’ve been feeling a bit down in the dumps, maybe due to exhaustion, now is the time to put on a brave face and embrace all the changes going on around you. Everything has an upside and a downside. If you focus more on the positive, things will get better in the long run. Listen to a good friend’s advice.

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You could feel in need of a time out this month so that you can relax and revive. If your body is tired through overwork, then allow it to rest. If your mind is racing, then allow yourself some downtime. If you feel in need of some general refreshment, take a short break from routine. It will rejuvenate you.

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When it comes to cleaning grout, always start with the mildest method first. If you are still struggling to return your grout to its original shade, try each method, progressing to the strongest.

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There are two ways to clean with bleach.

You can use it neat, pouring a small amount into a cup, or you can make a paste out of bleach and bicarbonate of soda until it resembles toothpaste consistency. Apply it to the grout and leave for 15 minutes. Take an old brush and scrub the paste away before rinsing with water or a wet cloth. Allow the grout to dry.

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Week 4

For your three runs in week 4, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk, then 3 minutes of running, 1-and-a-half minutes of walking, 5 minutes of running, 2-anda-half minutes of walking, 3 minutes of running, 1-and-a-half minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running.

What is Couch to 5K? Couch to 5K is a running plan for absolute beginners. It was developed by a new runner, Josh Clark, who wanted to help his 50-something mum get off the couch and start running, too.

Week 5

There are three different runs this week: Run 1: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 5 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking, 5 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running.

Run 2: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 8 minutes of running, 5 minutes of walking and 8 minutes of running.

Run 3: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 20 minutes of running, with no walking.

The plan involves three runs a week, with a day of rest in between and a different schedule for each of the nine weeks.

How does Couch to 5K work?

Probably the biggest challenge a new runner faces is not knowing how or where to start. Often when trying to get into exercise we can overdo it, feel defeated and give up when we're just getting started. Couch to 5K works because it starts with a mix of running and walking to gradually build up your fitness and stamina.

Week 6

There are three different runs this week: Run 1: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 5 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking, 8 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running.

Run 2: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 10 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking and 10 minutes of running.

Run 3: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 25 minutes of running with no walking.

Week 1 involves running for just a minute at a time, creating realistic expectations and making the challenge feel achievable right from the start.

Week 7

What are the benefits?

For starters, it's an easy way of improving your physical health. Running requires little equipment, but a good pair of running shoes may help improve comfort.

Running regularly will improve the health of your heart and lungs. It can also help you lose weight, especially if combined with a healthy diet. There are also mental benefits. Taking on the challenge of Couch to 5K can help boost your confidence and self-belief, as you prove to yourself that you can set yourself a target and achieve a goal.

Running regularly can also be a great stress reliever and has even been shown to combat depression.

Here is your 9-week schedule:

Week 1

For your three runs in week 1, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk, then alternate 1 minute of running and 1-anda-half minutes of walking, for a total of 20 minutes.

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Get running with Couch to 5K Week 2

For your three runs in week 2, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk, then alternate 1-and-a-half minutes of running with 2 minutes of walking, for a total of 20 minutes.

Week 3

For your three runs in week 3, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk, then 2 repetitions of 1-and-a-half minutes of

For your three runs in week 7, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk, then 25 minutes of running.

Week 8

For your three runs in week 8, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk, then 28 minutes of running.

Week 9

For your three runs in week 9, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk, then 30 minutes of running.

The programme is designed for beginners to gradually build up their running ability so they can eventually run 5km without stopping.

Rest days are critical. Having one between each week's runs will reduce your chance of injury and also make you a stronger, better runner.

Resting allows your joints to recover from what is a high-impact exercise, and your running muscles to repair and strengthen.

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MOTORING The BMW i8 Roadster P

UT its questionable performance to one side for a moment, and the original BMW i8 is a modern classic. Even now, it’s one of the best-looking cars on the road, and still looks fresh and exciting – despite being based on a 21-year-old concept car.

Before we drove the new open-topped i8, project leader Rainer Rump told us the original Coupe had more bark than bite; and after driving the Roadster, we can confirm the second-gen i8 has the performance to match its looks.

Alongside the obvious cosmetic changes, the new i8 Roadster features tweaked suspension and weightier steering - and both sharpen up the BMW’s handling. Read our full review here for more:

What’s new in the i8 Roadster?

The main change to the Roadster is the removal of the car’s roof, but the i8’s striking design doesn’t suffer for it. The roof gubbins don’t detract from the hybrid supercar’s lines, and instead improve them.

You’ll still find the same, shark-like snout on this i8, the same kidney grilles and swooping rear bodywork, but the

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addition of two flowing nacelles behind the cockpit make the i8 Roadster look as if it’s moving even when standing still.

Of course, unlike an R8, NSX or even Carrera GT, there’s no meaty engine to display behind the cabin. Welcome to our electrified future.

Changes under the surface Like the previous car, the Roadster still benefits from a stiff carbonfibre shell, but BMW has also reworked the steering and suspension of the i8 Roadster – and new Coupe, also refreshed for 2020.

on the new Coupe.

Inside, the changes aren’t as obvious, but the i8 Roadster benefits from a new infotainment system, so you can use the display as a touchscreen. iDrive is still here too, but now features handwriting recognition, so you can doodle addresses into the sat-nav, for example.

The way the Roadster vents excess heat from the front motor is also different. Without a roof, heat from the original car’s bonnet vent found its way into the cabin, so the new Roadster vents it under the car. The underbody is more aerodynamic to aid the new airflow, and because it’s marginally more efficient, you’ll find the same solution

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If you’re hoping the new i8 has been transformed into a precise, Porsche 911-esque supercar, you’re going to be disappointed. However, the driving experience is significantly better this time around.

The old Coupe’s slightly vague, fast steering has been replaced by a wheel that gives far more feedback than before, and BMW has changed the way the resistance comes in off-centre, too. It’s present in all modes, but most noticeable when you select the i8 Roadster Sport mode. It’s not Civic Type R heavy, but it suits the performance offered by the rest of the car.

Specifications: Price when new: £124,735 On sale in the UK: Available since Autumn 2018 Engine: 3-cylinder turbocharged 1.5-litre engine and 105kW electric motor. Total 369bhp. Petrol: 228bhp @ 5800rpm, 236 ft lbs @ 3700rpm. Electric 141hp @ 4800rpm, 184ft lbs @4800 Transmission: Petrol: 6-speed automatic, electric: 2-speed automatic Performance: 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds, top speed: 155mph (limited) Dimensions (length/width/height in mm): 4689 / 1942 / 1293mm But there is a handsome power increase on the electric side. A more powerdense battery means electrical power has risen to 141bhp, so combined power is now 369bhp. The i8 Roadster will hit 62mph in a supercar-comparable 4.6 seconds. It’s no slouch.

And what about the EVonly mode?

The new i8 can run on EV power alone, but the new, bigger battery means it’ll go for longer, and at higher speeds too.

EV mode is now a viable choice out of the city limits, and isn’t a tacked-on afterthought. Instead, it’s another, fully developed side to the car’s personality.

Although it’s not quick as using both petrol and electric power, it does offer a totally different type of driving - and at decent speeds.

BMW i8 Roadster: the hybrid supercar, refined.

The overall result increases your feeling of connection to the car, and helps you explore the limits of that rigid carbonfibre shell and uprated suspension.

The brakes are more intuitive, and the change from energy regeneration to physical braking is seamless – unlike a Golf GTE, for example. Sport mode adds a rev-counter to the car’s HUD, and while it’s only a small change, it’s indictive of the i8’s sportier personality.

The new i8 Roadster also benefits from an augmented engine note: BMW says

the hybrid supercar EQ’d version of its actual engine note, and as well as pumping sound through the cabin, a loudspeaker on the left underside of the car gives the public an earful, too.

But what about the power?

Rump told us the i8 chassis is already at its limit when it comes to engine size, so there’s no difference between the 1.5-litre three-cylinder in the new i8 and the last. It also means if BMW does make a more powerful hybrid supercar in future, it won’t be based on the platform you see here.

If you’d still prefer to use the EV-only mode – perhaps around town - you’re going to be able to spend more time doing it; range is up to 33 miles (on the WLTP test cycle).

BMW i8 Roadster: verdict In many ways the i8 Roadster is the car BMW should’ve made in the first place.

It still looks great, but under the surface small changes make it a tighter, more intuitive and more rewarding car to push than its predecessor. It’s still not as agile as a 911 or Audi R8 RWS, but neither of those let you eat miles of motorway in comfort like you can in the BMW. Is it still divisive and impossible to pigeonhole? Almost certainly, but now that’s a strength - not a weakness. It’ll certainly do until its replacement gets here in 2023 or 2024.

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PETS ABBITS make wonderful indoor pets. They are adorable and brimming with personality. But before you pick one, there are a few things you should know to ensure a rabbit is right for you and your family.

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Finances Owning a pet rabbit comes with added financial responsibility. Be prepared to spend money up front on the adoption fee, as well as housing/food/rabbit proofing supplies. In addition, be sure you’ll be able to afford ongoing costs for a rabbit on food, litter and vet bills (including spay/neuter fees).

How to take care of your rabbit safeguard your home when you let the rabbit out for supervised exercise. Rabbits are very curious and persistent creatures. They will find a way to get into your computer cables, wires, moulding, couch piping, slightly frayed rug, etc. ... and they will eat your most important documents.

Distraction Rabbits will get into trouble if they’re bored. They’ll make their own fun chewing your possessions if you don’t provide alternate forms of entertainment.

A great diversion for rabbits is a cardboard castle filled with empty toilet paper rolls, old phone books and other paper products you find around the house.

Nutrition Housing Rabbits are social animals. The location of a rabbit’s housing area within your home (which can take the form of a puppy pen, a large cage, or just an area with the food, litter boxes, and cardboard castles if the rabbit has free reign) is an extremely important consideration.

You’ll have to make sure the rabbit has a place to relax by himself but is not completely secluded from the family.

Rabbits need social interaction, plenty of exercise and a lot of distraction.

Rabbit proofing If the rabbit will have free reign in the house/apartment/room, you will absolutely need to rabbit proof the area.

Even if you keep him in a cage or puppy pen, you still will need to

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(and in the correct amounts) is vital for a rabbit’s well-being. The staple of a rabbit’s diet is fibre.

Rabbits must have access to unlimited grass hay at all times. It is very important to ensure that hay allergies will not pose a problem for anyone in the household.

It’s important to have a good understanding of a rabbit’s nutritional needs throughout his/her life. Proper nutrition

Bonding Rabbits can be quite affectionate animals, but personalities can definitely vary from individual to individual. Most rabbits don’t particularly like being held/picked up, and some are more aloof than others.

Travelling Rabbits get very stressed when travelling or when placed in unfamiliar environments, so it’s best to have a good pet sitter on hand to watch the bunny if you go on holiday.

If you’re a big jet-setter, with the need or desire to move to various places around the world, rabbit ownership probably isn’t right for you.

Do your research While it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of getting a pet rabbit, it’s important to first consider whether or not you can truly provide a good home for him.

Children and rabbits Rabbits live 10+ years.

Adopting a rabbit is a long-term commitment. Rabbits are NOT low maintenance pets, so it should be a family decision.

When children turn 18 and go to college or look for work, it’s important that the rabbit still has a safe, loving home.

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GARDENS AWNS can become waterlogged if water sits on the surface and drains slowly. Waterlogging is more likely to be a problem on compacted and clay soils.

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Appearance To work out whether waterlogging is an issue with a lawn, look out for the following: l The lawn is squelchy to walk on. l A sticky, glue-like layer of puddled soil may form near the surface, which is made worse by walking on the lawn. Try to keep off a waterlogged lawn where possible. l In the long term, fine lawn grasses turn yellow and die out.

The problem There are a number of causes that can lead to waterlogging. These include: l Waterlogging is caused when water sits on the soil surface and drains slowly, or fails to drain at all. Roots drown as the water excludes air from the soil. l Poor preparation of the soil before turfing or seeding of new lawns can also lead to poor drainage and waterlogging. l Waterlogging is more likely to be a problem on clay soils, or soils that are heavily compacted.

There are a number of associated problems that can appear when a lawn lies wet for short to long periods: l Damp conditions encourage algae, lichens and liverworts on lawns. This includes bubble-like Nostoc algae and dog lichen. They both flourishes in badly-drained lawns but can develop wherever the aeration is poor, and may, therefore, appear on well-drained turf if the surface has become compacted and is inclined to remain damp after rain. It is also favoured by shaded conditions

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How to deal with a waterlogged lawn and poor soil fertility and so is frequently found on turf beneath trees. l Moss is a common sight where conditions are damp, but particularly if there is shade and a low pH (acid) l Clumps of rush may seed themselves, forming tussocks. l It is worth noting that patches of dead grass where the soil proves very difficult to re-wet can be caused by a fungal problem: dry patch.

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Pricking, slitting or spiking l Pricking or slitting the surface can improve a waterlogged lawn. Shallow, 2-3cm (1in), pricking or slitting will help. However, deeper spiking is better, especially with a tool designed to leave holes 10-15cm (4-6in) deep. These holes can be filled with a free-draining material, such as proprietary lawn top dressings or horticultural sand.

This allows the water to flow from the surface to deeper, less compacted layers. l Hand spiking tools are available for the purpose, but an ordinary garden fork can be used. Alternatively, for larger lawns, use powered tools. Try a hollow tiner, which has hollow spikes and removes plugs of soil that are then swept up and removed. l Pricking and slitting are best carried out once the excess water has drained away, especially where machinery is to be used. In small areas where standing water persists, sweep it off the lawn and into the beds before spiking with a hand spiking tool or garden fork. l If your lawn is prone to waterlogging, spike it every few years in autumn. This will prevent the need for emergency action after wet winters.

Keep lawns healthy l Applying fertiliser in spring will help the grass to recover from winter damage and to grow more extensive root systems that are better able to withstand drought and flooding. l Feeding in autumn with a lawn feed, rich in phosphorus, promotes good root growth. l Wet soils and dead patches allow mosses to thrive in the lawn over winter.

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HE proliferation of streaming channels available to us now seemed light years away at the start of the millennium, but we now take services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and even BBC iPlayer for granted. The number of available channels has given us much more choice in our viewing (and listening... Spotify, Apple Music, for example) and enhanced our leisure time more than we could ever have imagined - but how does this high-definition content reach us?

The first websites were simple pages of text with maybe an image or two.

Today, however, anyone with a fast enough Internet connection can stream high-definition movies or make a video call over the Internet.

Streaming makes all of this possible.

Streaming is the continuous transmission of audio or video files from a server to a client. In simpler terms, streaming is what happens when consumers watch TV or listen to podcasts on Internet-connected devices. The media file being played on the client device is stored remotely, and is transmitted a few seconds at a time over the Internet

What is the difference between streaming and downloading?

Streaming is real-time, and it’s more efficient than downloading media files. If a video file is downloaded, a copy of the entire file is saved onto a device’s hard drive, and the video cannot play until the entire file finishes downloading. If it’s streamed instead, the browser plays the video without actually copying and saving it.

The video loads a little bit at a time instead of the entire file loading at once, and the information that the browser loads is not saved locally.

How video streaming works

How does streaming work?

Just like other data that’s sent over the Internet, audio and video data is broken down into data packets. Each packet contains a small piece of the file, and an audio or video player in the browser on the client device takes the flow of data packets and interprets them as video or audio.

How does the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) improve streaming?

Much of the Internet uses TCP, or the Transmission Control Protocol, which involves a careful back-and-forth acknowledgement in order to open a connection. TCP ensures that the transmission is reliable, that all data packets arrive in order.

UDP is a transport protocol used for moving packets of data acros networks. Unlike TCP, UDP does not send messages back and forth to open a connection before transmitting data,

and it does not ensure that all data packets arrive and are in order. As a result, transmitting data does not take as long as it does via TCP. For streaming, speed is far more important than reliability. If someone is watching an episode of a TV show online, not every pixel has to be present for every frame of the episode.

The user would prefer to have the episode play at normal speed than to sit and wait for every bit of data to be delivered (or downloaded).

If TCP is like a package delivery service that requires the recipient to sign for the package, then UDP is like a delivery service that leaves packages on the front porch without knocking on the door to get a signature. The TCP delivery service loses fewer packages, but the UDP delivery service is faster, because packages can get dropped off even if no one’s home to sign for them.

What is buffering?

Streaming media players load a few seconds of the stream ahead of time so that the video or audio can continue playing if the connection is briefly interrupted. This is known as buffering. Buffering ensures that videos can play smoothly and continuously. However, over slow connections a video can take a long time to buffer.

How can streaming be made faster?

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1981: Launch of first Space Shuttle

The eruption of April 5, 1906 killed more than 100 people and ejected the most lava ever recorded from a Vesuvian eruption. Italian authorities were preparing to hold the 1908 Summer Olympics when Mount Vesuvius violently erupted, devastating the city of Naples and surrounding comunes.

STS-1 was the first orbital spaceflight of NASA’s Space Shuttle programme.

The first orbiter, Columbia, launched on April 12, 1981 and returned on April 14, - 54.5 hours later - having orbited the Earth 36 times. Columbia carried a crew of two - mission commander John W. Young and pilot Robert L. Crippen.

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Vesuvius has erupted many times and is the only volcano on the European mainland to have erupted within the last hundred years. Today it is regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world because of the population of 3,000,000 people living near enough to be affected, with 600,000 in the danger zone.

1970: The Beatles break up

1982: Argentina invades the Falklands The Falklands war began on April 2, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands, followed by the invasion of South Georgia the next day.

On April 5, the British government dispatched a naval task force to engage the Argentine Navy and Air Force before making an amphibious assault on the islands.

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The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on June 14, returning the islands to British control. In total, 649 Argentine military personnel, 255 British military personnel and three Falkland Islanders died during the hostilities.

1906: San Francisco earthquake

In the early hours of April 1, 1984, Marvin Gaye was shot twice by his father following an altercation in which he’d intervened in an argument between his parents. The wounds were fatal and he was pronounced dead on arrival at the California Hospital Medical Center.

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During the second half of the Beatles’ career, the members began to assert individual artistic agendas, with Ringo Starr and then George Harrison briefly leaving the group.

Matters came to a head on April 10 1970, when Paul McCartney issued a press release that stated he was no longer working with the group, which sparked a widespread media reaction and worsened the tensions between him and his bandmates, particularly John Lennon.

Legal disputes continued long after, and the dissolution was not formalised until 1974. The members occasionally reunited for collaboration, but never with all four simultaneously.

1984: Marvin Gaye shot

Gaye, a legendary soul artist who’d gained worldwide fame for his work with Motown Records, had a bitter relationship with his father, Marvin Gay Sr., since his childhood. In the days prior to his death, Gaye’s parents had arguments - mainly over a misplaced insurance policy letter. The day before his death, the arguments spread to Gaye’s bedroom. The argument began again later that night, culminating in the fatal confrontation.

It was the first American-crewed space flight since the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project in 1975. STS-1 was also the only maiden test flight of a new American spacecraft to carry a crew, though it was preceded by atmospheric testing of the orbiter and ground testing of the Space Shuttle system.

At 5:12am on Wednesday, April 18, a massive earthquake struck the coast of Northern California. With an estimated magnitude of 7.9 on the Richter Scale, high intensity shaking was felt from Eureka on the North Coast to the Salinas Valley, south of the San Francisco Bay Area.

1984

Devastating fires soon broke out in the city and lasted for several days. As a result, up to 3,000 people died, with over 80% of the city of San Francisco destroyed.

The death toll remains the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in California’s history and high in the lists of American disasters.

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