Inside Flintshire 1 Magazine August 2021 Issue

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Issue 98 | August 2021

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Hello and welcome to our August issue. Once again we bring you a jam packed magazine full of interesting editorials, recipies, competitions and not to mention great LOCAL businesses.

So what can you find in this months issue? Summer’s here and the kids are off school so what better way to keep cool whilst having amazing fun than to visit an aqua park? See pages 8-9 for a look at Wild Shore aqua park near Delamere. You can also win two tickets to Wild Shore! see page 28 for the full details on how to enter.

If you’re not keen on water then why not try one of the six best theme parks in the uk, see pages 20-21.

We continue our staycation feature with a look at beautiful Dorset see pages 24-25. Looking for a

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Wild Shore Aqua Park

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AQUA PARK O

ur Aqua park is a giant floating playground of adventure, designed to provide you with a fun, safe and exhilarating experience. Perfect for family trips, individual sessions and birthday parties/group bookings.

features for various standards of physical and mental ability, for every gnarly feature we have a mega fun and simple element – we also have a host of Neptune Steps, which allow easy access from the water back onto the Aqua Park.

The Aqua Park hosts a number of Ninja Warrior-style features including Tire Run, Ninja-Jump and Eagles Nest along with our epic 3.8m inflatable tower; Mount Rainier. Our aqua park provides the perfect challenge of balance and nerve for a range of ages and abilities.

We guarantee that all our groups, individuals, parents and children will leave the Aqua Park with a huge smiles on their faces and is sure to be a day out in Delamere that you will never forget!

Come down and see if you can tackle our obstacles, conquer Mount Rainier and make a splash down our epic slides!

Don’t worry if you think this all sounds too intimidating, our Aqua Park includes

JULY & AUGUST Open 7 days a week - 10am to 8pm Online booking is live!

Visit our website for more information and to book!

Wild Shore Delamere, Delamere Lake Sailing & Holiday Park, Chester Road (A556), Oakmere, Northwich, CW8 2JL

£17.50 per person

Phone - 01606 655 536

(1 hour session & includes all kit hire)

E: delamere@wildshore.co.uk

Children must be 6 +

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Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult (ratio of 1 adult to 3 children).

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Children aged between 8 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult (over 18) on site (not on the activity).

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Fabulous beaches F YOU’RE after clear air, sweeping cliff walks, breathtaking views and cute little towns brimming with places to eat and shops to explore, Dorset is for you!

Make sure you visit Dorset’s spectacular Jurassic Coast - a stunning stretch of 200 million-yearold shoreline where dinosaurs once walked.

Much of the charming countryside Dorset has to offer has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and you can wander ancient green lanes and numerous way-marked trails that criss-cross lush meadows and take in the stunning vistas.

Dorset’s coast offers something for everyone… beautiful, long, sandy beaches offer the ideal playground

to build sandcastles and walk in the waves.

Beautiful beaches, stunning countryside, rolling hills, history and heritage... and Dorset probably has some of the best food and drink that you’ve ever tasted!

J urassic Coast

Millions of years ago this area was a swampy tropical sea, home to wonderful sea creatures like Ammonites and fearsome marine reptiles such as Pliosaurs. Along the coast you’ll find lots of ways to find out more about Dorset’s pre-historic past.

The South West Coast Path follows the entire length of the Jurassic Coast and carries on around the coastline through Devon and Cornwall to Minehead in Somerset.

Fossil hunters big and small will have

Fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast

great fun looking for their own piece of history on the beaches at Lyme Regis and Charmouth. Fossils of Ammonites and Belemnites are often found at the shoreline and are easy to find once you know what you’re looking for!

See the fossils in their collection or take part in a guided fossil walk at Charmouth Heritage Centre.

For families, the Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester will excite any young dinosaur fan with life-sized replicas and lots of interactive fun.

Explore inland at Dorset’s newest dinosaur attraction - The World of Dinosaur Roar at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park. Perfect for pre-schoolers, you’ll now find dinosaur characters alongside their Woodland Walk. or

Dorset is the place to come for award winning beaches. The county boasts 25 Blue Flag and Seaside Award beaches.

Lyme Regis lies on the Dorset and Devon border and continues to be enjoyed by all ages. Home to glorious golden sand, stunning scenery and safe bathing waters protected by the famous Cobb, Lyme Regis makes for a wonderful day at the seaside.

Soft golden sands and safe bathing waters make Weymouth a fabulous family holiday destination. With a number of beaches to choose from, you can enjoy a stroll along the promenade, donkey rides on the beach or watch a Punch and Judy show.

Swanage beach with its large stretches of golden sand and sheltered bay is known for its clear water and family-friendly designated swimming areas. This traditional seaside resort has been enjoyed by families since Victorian times and features a beautifully restored pier and promenade.

In the east of the county, the famous sandy beaches of Poole and Bournemouth are nestled beneath a magnificent cliff line. From the headland, you can hop on a foot passenger ferry across Christchurch Harbour to Mudeford and Highcliffe beaches or travel on one of the land trains or boat trips and enjoy the views.

St Catherine’s Chapel, Abbotsford

Picturesque Dorset villages One of the most popular villages in Dorset is Abbotsbury, a picture postcard village set in the Dorset countryside.

Whilst here, visit the famous Swannery, or climb to St Catherine’s Chapel for tremendous views along Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast.

Milton Abbas is also well worth a visit, with its uniformed line of thatched white cottages. Visit in July for the 18th Century Street Fair and be whisked back in time.

The Cobb, Lyme Regis

Each Dorset village has its own character, history, individual charm and tale to tell.

Visit Cerne Abbas and see the famous club wielding chalk giant, imagine historic battles as you stand in Corfe Castle with its romantic castle ruins, stand under the Martyrs Tree at Tolpuddle, birthplace of the Trade Union and hear the whispers in the walls at Tyneham – Dorset’s ghost village.

Make a wish at the Upwey Wishing Well, hunt for fossils at Charmouth, visit Thomas Hardy’s Cottage in the forest at Higher Bockhampton or ascend to Ashmore, the highest village in Dorset.

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AQUA PARK O

ur Aqua park is a giant floating playground of adventure, designed to provide you with a fun, safe and exhilarating experience. Perfect for family trips, individual sessions and birthday parties/group bookings.

features for various standards of physical and mental ability, for every gnarly feature we have a mega fun and simple element – we also have a host of Neptune Steps, which allow easy access from the water back onto the Aqua Park.

The Aqua Park hosts a number of Ninja Warrior-style features including Tire Run, Ninja-Jump and Eagles Nest along with our epic 3.8m inflatable tower; Mount Rainier. Our aqua park provides the perfect challenge of balance and nerve for a range of ages and abilities.

We guarantee that all our groups, individuals, parents and children will leave the Aqua Park with a huge smiles on their faces and is sure to be a day out in Delamere that you will never forget!

Come down and see if you can tackle our obstacles, conquer Mount Rainier and make a splash down our epic slides!

Don’t worry if you think this all sounds too intimidating, our Aqua Park includes

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JULY & AUGUST Open 7 days a week - 10am to 8pm Online booking is live!

Visit our website for more information and to book!

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£17.50 per person

Wild Shore Delamere, Delamere Lake Sailing & Holiday Park, Chester Road (A556), Oakmere, Northwich, CW8 2JL

Phone - 01606 655 536

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E: delamere@wildshore.co.uk

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Children aged between 8 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult (over 18) on site (not on the activity).

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6 best UK theme parks to visit in summer 2021 High octane rides at Alton Towers and family fun in the Scottish highlands at Landmark Adventure Park...

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Spine-tingling vertical drops, powerful G forces and countless loop-de-loops, the UK can hold its own with the best of them when it comes to rollercoasters. For a small country we're blessed with some excellent theme parks; thrill seekers have big hitters like Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, there's some excellent family-friendly days out to be had on the south coast and in the Scottish Highlands, while the natural world and conservation is represented well too. Here's some ideas for a memorable trip.

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status as one of the UK's most popular attractions is unlikely to change anytime soon. A height restriction on the park's rides means the headline attractions are often cunningly, innovatively built into its landscape. Old favourites like Nemesis and Oblivion still stand proudly well into their third decade and the park has continued to freshen things up in recent times. Rita takes riders to just under 100kph, while Galactica (which replaced Air, the world's first flying coaster) comes with a virtual reality headset that simulates a trip through the cosmos. The new kid on the block is The Wicker Man – the first wooden rollercoaster to be built in the

With some of the biggest, fastest rides in Europe, Thorpe Park is another winner for those looking for white knuckle thrills. The terrifying Saw – The Ride has a 'beyond vertical' 100 degree drop; the eye-poppingly fast Stealth is anything but, going from 0 to 130kph in 1.9 seconds; and The Swarm ominously suspends riders upside down before a dive drop that gives way to 90 seconds of frantic dodging.

Derren Brown's Ghost Train and The Walking Dead provide indoor thrills, while the

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Tidal Wave is still loads of fun – but bringing a change of clothes might be a good idea. Tickets for Thorpe Park start at around £39 for a day ticket. thorpepark.com

LANDMARK ADVENTURE PARK What Landmark doesn't have giant rollercoasters, it makes up for with its proximity to natural beauty and attractions that make the most of incredible surroundings. Situated in Carrbridge, near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands, it's a

LEGOLAND WINDSOR Lego is loved the world over by kids and parents alike, with the toys, video games and movies all contributing to it's enduring popularity. Still going strong is the theme park too, with Legoland Windsor attracting millions of visitors every year. It's split into twelve lands, with educational and entertaining attractions, restaurant and shops to peruse. Tickets for Legoland Windsor start at around £26. legoland.co.uk

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family-friendly park with lots to please kids. The Tarzan and Timber Trails offer a picturesque tour of the ancient forest; the Fire Tower gives spectacular views for miles around; and for those of a more adventurous persuasion, there's the Runaway Timber Train, the 50ft Skydive simulator and an old favourite in the triple threat of the Otter, Falcon and Wildcat, the Wild Water Coaster. Tickets for Landmark start at £19 for adults and £17 for children. landmarkpark.co.uk

The summer's the perfect time to visit the seaside city of Blackpool, home of the UK's first double-launch coaster ICON cost over £16m to build and once it's open to the public it'll be the fastest at the old park. Still standing is

the iconic structure The Big One – the tallest in the UK – as well as The Big Dipper and the Grand National, wooden coasters that have stood since the 1930s. Kids will love Nickelodeon land and Wallace & Gromit: The ThrillO-Matic. Wristbands start at £32 for adults and £28 for under 11s. Save money with advance tickets. blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

DRAYTON MANOR The Shockwave, Europe's only stand up coaster, and the five-sided 54-metre drop tower Apocalypse are the headline attractions at Drayton Manor, just east of Birmingham. There's far more to see at the park though, like the Tamarin Trail, which allows visitors to come face-to-face with mischievous marmosets.

Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine are in luck too: Drayton Manor is home to Thomas Land, with all your favourite fictional locomotive characters represented.

Advance tickets for Drayton Manor start from £28.50 for over 12s, and from £24.50 for under 12s and from £26.50 over 60s. draytonmanor.co.uk

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F YOU’RE after clear air, sweeping cliff walks, breathtaking views and cute little towns brimming with places to eat and shops to explore, Dorset is for you!

Make sure you visit Dorset’s spectacular Jurassic Coast - a stunning stretch of 200 million-yearold shoreline where dinosaurs once walked.

Much of the charming countryside Dorset has to offer has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and you can wander ancient green lanes and numerous way-marked trails that criss-cross lush meadows and take in the stunning vistas.

Dorset’s coast offers something for everyone… beautiful, long, sandy beaches offer the ideal playground

to build sandcastles and walk in the waves.

Beautiful beaches, stunning countryside, rolling hills, history and heritage... and Dorset probably has some of the best food and drink that you’ve ever tasted!

Jurassic Coast

Millions of years ago this area was a swampy tropical sea, home to wonderful sea creatures like Ammonites and fearsome marine reptiles such as Pliosaurs. Along the coast you’ll find lots of ways to find out more about Dorset’s pre-historic past.

The South West Coast Path follows the entire length of the Jurassic Coast and carries on around the coastline through Devon and Cornwall to Minehead in Somerset.

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Fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast

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great fun looking for their own piece of history on the beaches at Lyme Regis and Charmouth. Fossils of Ammonites and Belemnites are often found at the shoreline and are easy to find once you know what you’re looking for!

See the fossils in their collection or take part in a guided fossil walk at Charmouth Heritage Centre.

For families, the Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester will excite any young dinosaur fan with life-sized replicas and lots of interactive fun.

Explore inland at Dorset’s newest dinosaur attraction - The World of Dinosaur Roar at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park. Perfect for pre-schoolers, you’ll now find dinosaur characters alongside their Woodland Walk. or

Fabulous beaches Dorset is the place to come for award winning beaches. The county boasts 25 Blue Flag and Seaside Award beaches.

Lyme Regis lies on the Dorset and Devon border and continues to be enjoyed by all ages. Home to glorious golden sand, stunning scenery and safe bathing waters protected by the famous Cobb, Lyme Regis makes for a wonderful day at the seaside.

Soft golden sands and safe bathing waters make Weymouth a fabulous family holiday destination. With a number of beaches to choose from, you can enjoy a stroll along the promenade, donkey rides on the beach or watch a Punch and Judy show.

Swanage beach with its large stretches of golden sand and sheltered bay is known for its clear water and family-friendly designated swimming areas. This traditional seaside resort has been enjoyed by families since Victorian times and features a beautifully restored pier and promenade.

In the east of the county, the famous sandy beaches of Poole and Bournemouth are nestled beneath a magnificent cliff line. From the headland, you can hop on a foot passenger ferry across Christchurch Harbour to Mudeford and Highcliffe beaches or travel on one of the land trains or boat trips and enjoy the views.

St Catherine’s Chapel, Abbotsford

Picturesque Dorset villages One of the most popular villages in Dorset is Abbotsbury, a picture postcard village set in the Dorset countryside.

Whilst here, visit the famous Swannery, or climb to St Catherine’s Chapel for tremendous views along Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast.

Milton Abbas is also well worth a visit, with its uniformed line of thatched white cottages. Visit in July for the 18th Century Street Fair and be whisked back in time.

The Cobb, Lyme Regis

Each Dorset village has its own character, history, individual charm and tale to tell.

Visit Cerne Abbas and see the famous club wielding chalk giant, imagine historic battles as you stand in Corfe Castle with its romantic castle ruins, stand under the Martyrs Tree at Tolpuddle, birthplace of the Trade Union and hear the whispers in the walls at Tyneham – Dorset’s ghost village.

Make a wish at the Upwey Wishing Well, hunt for fossils at Charmouth, visit Thomas Hardy’s Cottage in the forest at Higher Bockhampton or ascend to Ashmore, the highest village in Dorset.

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No Time To Die

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Five years after the capture of Ernst Stavro Blofeld, James Bond has left active service. He is approached by his friend and CIA officer Felix Leiter, who enlists his help in the search for Valdo Obruchev, a missing scientist.

When it becomes apparent that Obruchev has been abducted, Bond must confront a villain whose schemes could see the death of millions.

The Suicide Squad

Starring: Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena. Director: James Gunn

The Suicide squad is intended to be a standalone sequel to Suicide Squad (2016) and the tenth film in the DC Extended Universe. The Squad is on a search-and- destroy mission with only Colonel Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave...and Amanda Waller’s government techies in their ears, tracking their every movement. And as always, one wrong move and they’re dead.

Jungle Cruise

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramirez.

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Inspired by the famous Disneyland theme park ride, Disney’s Jungle Cruise is an adventure-filled, Amazon-jungle expedition starring Dwayne Johnson as the charismatic riverboat captain and Emily Blunt as a determined explorer on a research mission.

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It happened this month

...in 1966: The Beatles’ final concert

Although they made an unannounced live appearance in January 1969 on the rooftop of the Apple building, The Beatles’ final live concert took place on August 29, 1966 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California.

In 1966 The Beatles were at the height of their fame and, after finishing a string of gigs in Asia earlier that year, the band set out on a North American tour through the summer of ’66. The Asian leg of the tour was particularly heated, and according to Ringo Starr, “In 1966 the road was getting pretty boring. It was coming to the end for me. Nobody was listening at the shows. That was OK at the beginning, but now we were playing really badly.”

The amount of screaming fans at The Beatles’ gigs made it so they could not even hear themselves play, but after retiring from live performance they concentrated exclusively on studio work, recording four more legendary albums before splitting in 1970.

...in1974: Richard Nixon resigns

In an evening televised address on August 8, 1974, President Richard M. Nixon announced his intention to become the first president in American history to resign.

With impeachment proceedings underway against him for his involvement in the Watergate affair, Nixon was finally bowing to pressure from the public and Congress to leave the White House.

...in1911: Mona Lisa stolen

On August 21, an Italian petty criminal called Vincenzo Perugia hid until the Louvre was closed and then removed the Mona Lisa from its frame. When the gallery reopened he walked On June 17, 1972, five men, including unobtrusively out with the painting under his smock. a security coordinator for President Nixon’s reelection committee, It wasn’t until November 1913 had been arrested for breaking that Perugia was arrested in into and illegally wiretapping Florence after offering to bring the Democratic the painting to Italy for a reward National Committee of 500,000 lire. headquarters in the Perugia believed, entirely Washington D.C. mistakenly, that the Mona Lisa Watergate complex. had originally been stolen from Soon after, two Florence by Napoleon and that other former he deserved a reward for doing White House his patriotic duty and returning it to its true home in Italy. aides were The great painting was duly returned to the Louvre and has hung implicated in there safely and enigmatically ever since. the break-in.

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Ingredients l 500g lamb mince l 1 small onion, coarsely grated l 4 garlic cloves, minced or finely l l l l l l

grated 100g fresh breadcrumbs 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp smoked paprika sunflower oil for oiling

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Males and females up to 6.6lbs

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An old British breed, ‘Yorkies’ were developed by crossing three Terriers - the Skye, the Manchester and the Dandie Dinmont. Originally used to hunt rodents in Yorkshire mines and cotton mills, they later became companion dogs and were very fashionable in the Victorian age.

The Kennel Club finally recognised the breed in 1886, and their present name was given in 1870 when a reporter for The Field wrote ‘They ought no longer to be called Scotch Terriers but Yorkshire Terriers for having been so improved there’.

They quickly became fashionable dogs for high society ladies, as they were playful, easily picked up and pretty.

Appearance

Well-proportioned dogs, Yorkshire Terriers are small, with a flat head, strong jaw and a little black nose.

They have long, straight glossy coats, small ears and a docked tail of medium length. The hair on their head is very long and can often be seen tied with a bow on top of its head.

Puppies are born black and brown and after two years have characteristics of golden-brown and metallic grey.

Temperament

These highly-energetic little dogs are brave and intelligent, as well as cheerful and alert, making wonderful pets.

They’re very obedient to their owners, getting along very well with children and other animals but they do not like to be left alone for long periods.

Often, if they sense danger or if unfamiliar people come near them, they will bark.

Things to watch out for

Yorkshire Terriers are very sensitive to the cold weather, so need to wear protective clothing.

Their long hair may require frequent grooming to avoid knots and owners will need to be careful to tie up the hair from around their eyes so that they can see.

Is a Yorkshire Terrier for me?

If you want a family-friendly dog that can be easily trained, the Yorkshire Terrier is a fantastic option for you!

Due to their size, they are well suited to people living in flats and apartments, and they also make super guard dogs.

However, their size means that they only enjoy short walks so could adapt to less active owners.

You will need to be able to dedicate spend time grooming them daily or get their fur trimmed regularly.

Did you know?

Yorkshire Terriers do not shed their hair which, if left, can grow two feet long!

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dog breeds Height

18 to 22 inches (to shoulder)

Weight

Part five

Springer Spa niel

Males and females to 55lbs

Lifespan

10 to 15 years

History

Spaniels as a group are named for the fact that they originated in Spain. As a whole they were brought to England on trading ships and there are records of Spaniels being in Wales as early as 300AD. Originally bred as a working dog, puppies from the same litter would be split and grouped by size with the smaller ones being used to chase woodcocks and the larger one for general use, springing the larger game.

This led to the two being distinguished as Cocker Spaniels and Springer Spaniels and the divergence of the two breeds.

The breed was officially recognised by the Kennel Club in 1902 and has since enjoyed popularity in the UK, US and Canada.

Appearance

Springer Spaniels have developed a double-layered coat to protect them against all weathers, water and thorns.

Their longer topcoat can be straight or wavy and their fur is generally soft and

smooth throughout their lives. They have feathering around their ears and chest and sometimes down the back of the legs and around their paws.

While Springers come in a variety of colours and combinations they are best known for the liver and white and black and white types. They also come in a blue and liver roan. They tend to be split between field and show types; show types are more colour than white and field types are more white than coloured.

Springers have a very keen sense of smell and a lot of energy. They are very speedy and love to chase things, in fact the only time they are likely to disobey their owners is in pursuit of squirrels!

Things to watch out for

Their floppy ears can block air circulation and become a bit of a breeding ground for mites and bacteria.

Make sure you check them regularly, dry them after swimming or rainy walks and clean as necessary.

As they get older Springers will become less tolerant of rough handling so may not get on as well with young, boisterous children or dogs.

Temperament

Springers are friendly and obedient as well as being very eager to please.

They do get very attached to their owners and won’t like to be left alone for long as they may become anxious.

Is a Springer Spaniel for me?

If you like a good daily walk and are able to have your dog with you most of the time then you will get along swimmingly with this active, loving breed.

We do advocate always choosing a breed, breeder and puppy with care to ensure the best possible fit for you and your new friend.

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Scottish hero William Wallace had a Springer Spaniel named Merlin who used to assist him in battle.

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AST month we gave a few examples of extensions that can be built without planning permission. This month we look at how to extend the front of your property and explain what to do if you do need planning permission.

Height limit planning rules The height of the extension must not exceed the height of the highest roof ridge line (or flat roof) of the existing house.

The eaves (where the lowest part of the roof meets the exterior wall) must not be higher than the eaves of the existing house.

Boundary restriction planning rules If the extension will come within 2m of your boundary, its eaves can’t be higher than 3m. Plus, if you’re attaching an extension to an existing one which exceeds those limitations, Permitted Development doesn’t apply.

Can I extend the front of my house?

If the front faces a road, then no, not under Permitted Development rules. You’d have to apply for planning permission. In cases where your house sits on a corner plot where the side wall faces the road, this cannot be extended under permitted development either.

can possibly gain, you could add a porch to an external door (max 3sq m) as long as it’s no higher than 3m and further than 2m away from the boundary with the road.

What is the ’45-degree’ rule?

This relates to the definition whether your house fronts onto a road or not, in cases where it’s not clear. If the angle between the elevation of the house and the road is more than 45 degrees, it will not normally be considered as fronting the highway. The same is true if there’s a substantial distance between the house and the road, or if there’s a tract of land owned by someone else between your boundary and the road.

Do all properties have Permitted Development Rights?

No. Before you get over-excited and book a builder, the Permitted Development route is a non-starter if… l You

live in a flat or maisonette. Permitted Development only covers houses. l Your

property is listed, or is located in a National Park, the Broads, an Area of Natural Beauty or a World Heritage Site. l Your LPA has issued an Article 4 direction. This withdraws PD rights where the character of an area would be threatened. l Your property has been granted ‘change of use’ to a dwelling.

I need planning permission - so where do I start?

Most applications take up to eight weeks, unless they are unusually large or complex, in which case the time limit is extended to 13 weeks. If permission is refused, you can appeal but this process can take several months, so you’re better off tweaking your plans to reach an agreement.

If your project - or your property - is anything out of the ordinary, it’s worth hiring a planning consultant to navigate the permission minefield for you and expedite reaching an agreement to keep your project on track. Just make sure the consultant you engage is a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

If you carry on without planning permission, you could be served with an enforcement notice that orders you to undo all the work you have done. It’s illegal to ignore this, but you can appeal against it. l

Consider building a porch if you need extra space and a front extension isn’t permitted.

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The new fabrics and technologies changing the clothes you wear Users can control both when the colour change happens and what pattern will appear on the fabric using an app.

If you’re a long-term fan of Back to the Future II, you’ll still be waiting to wear a pair of self-lacing Nike trainers. But while these smart shoes may not be part of your wardrobe (just yet) there are a whole host of smart textiles and clothes from buzzing yoga pants to intelligent sports socks that can be and a bunch of futuristic fashion coming soon too.

Colour -changing clothes A new colour-changing fabric has been developed which enables the wearer to change its colour using their smartphone (pic, above left).

Each thread woven into Chromorphous’ fabric incorporates within it a thin metal micro-wire. An electric current flows through the micro-wires, slightly raising the thread’s temperature. Special pigments embedded in the thread then respond to this change of temperature by changing its colour.

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For example, a solid purple tote bag now has the ability to gradually add blue stripes when you press a “stripe” button on your smartphone or computer. This means we may own fewer clothes in the future but have more colour combinations than ever before.

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Many of us have planned on greeting the day with a spot of yoga, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to get into the right positions and how long to hold them for.

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We may one day have gym kit that could instruct us in everything from rugby to ballet, using gentle pulses.

Self-cleaning clothes

If you do the laundry for your family, self-cleaning clothes are probably at the top of your futuristic fashion wish list. Scientists now claim tiny metal structures attached to cotton fibres can break down grime when exposed to sunlight. Researchers grew 3D copper and silver nanostructures on cotton thread, which was then woven into a piece of fabric.

When it was exposed to light, the nanostructures absorbed the energy, exciting the electronics in the metal atoms.

This made grime on the surface of the fabric break down, cleaning itself in around six minutes.

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Horoscopes for the coming month Aries

(March 21 - April 19)

This is an extremely romantic time for those born under the sign of the Ram. You will experience excellent compatibility with loved ones, and in partnerships there are going to be some very happy times.

Taurus

(April 20 - May 20)

This will be a month where you look to the future. You will be in a positive frame of mind and ready to embrace the changes that come your way. If you have stagnated in the past, then 2021 is most likely going to be the year when you have a focus.

Gemini

(May 21 - June 20)

Cancer

(June 21 - July 22)

There could be significant changes made in a career which will engender a feeling of excitement and positivity. On the home front, there are unlikely to be any changes and recent events in your love life may cause you to question exactly what is going on.

This month could prove rather slow moving for you and you might find yourself thinking of ways to speed things up. If you have time on your hands, why not inprove your own personal skill set through additional training.

Leo

(July 23 - August 22)

Leos could find this is the month to focus on hobbies and interests. You will be physically active, enjoying both your work and your home life. For single Leos, there could be the beginnings of a new romance.

Virgo

(August 23 - September 22)

You may find yourself in a more reflective state. You will be very intuitive, in touch with other people’s emotions as well as your own. It could be a very mystical time for some Virgoans, where spirituality is likely to be the main focus.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

After an excellent July when Lady Luck was on your side, the Libra forecast for August promises another positive month where you truly feel you can make a difference. There will be lots of progress made in all areas of your life

Scorpio

(October 23 - November 21)

It’s probable that your drive and intense focus on your work will bring excellent rewards, both in terms of your career and any business deals you manage to set up. Certainly, great gains and considerable wealth could come to you from your professional life.

Sagittarius

(November 22 - December 21)

In business and professional matters you are likely to enjoy new challenges, with a considerable amount of success to follow. Your determination to succeed, your focus and your ability are all factors that will make this an extremely positive spell for you.

Capricorn

(December 22 - January 19)

Aquarius

(January 20 - February 18)

Luck will favour both men and women born under the water sign of Canpricorn this month.

Your natural instincts will alert you to the important things to worry about, so try not to get bogged down by trivia and learn how to best prioritise your time.

This has the potential to be a really exciting time for Aquarians. If you are thinking about extending your family, planning for a new baby, this could be the perfect time. It will also be a very pleasurable spell for those not interested in having more children.

Pisces

(February 19 - March 20)

You may be in a dreamy mood this month. Your focus will be on your own professional development and you may already have your eyes set on a new goal. You can be assured that your boss has already noticed you and you have nothing to worry about.

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ART ONE of our guide to hiring a campervan provided practical tips on hiring a van for your perfect holiday. Now you have a better idea of what to expect, here’s how you can make the most of it...

Embarking on your road trip

The temptation may be to cover a lot of miles and pack a lot in (literally!). But remember that once you’ve collected your hired campervan the enjoyment is in the journey, not the destination.

So try to take it more s-l-o-w-l-y than you would in a car, particularly if you’ve hired a vintage camper or motorhome.

Relax, take it easy and enjoy the novelty of the ride.

The driving experience is different for starters. While modern campervans will feel similar to a (heavy) car, vintage campers are a different story altogether and you’ll need to treat them gently.

Pitching up

So you’ve picked up your camper... but where to camp? If you’re holidaying in a quieter month then you can afford to be spontaneous and just pitch up, but at peak times or popular places it’s advisable to book ahead to avoid turning up after a long drive to find the site’s already full.

For those used to camping under canvas, camper vans are much quicker and easier to set up: just make sure you select a flat pitch (avoiding wet or boggy grass) and choose one with an electric hook-up only if you intend to plug in 240v appliances such as kettles and heaters. Just raise the roof, wind out the awning and put the kettle on!

Do I need to stay on a campsite?

It’s a fairly common question for first time campers. While in theory the self-sufficiency of a campervan means you could ‘wild camp’, in practice it’s advisable to stay at campsites for two

main reasons. First, choosing a spot just off a road will lack essentials such as electricity, toilets, hot showers and washing-up facilities, and may potentially be unsafe.

Secondly, so-called wild camping is difficult and actually illegal in England and Wales.

Scotland’s Outdoor Access Code is widely misinterpreted.

In Scotland too, wild camping in campervans is technically prohibited.

However, on beach and countryside car parks informal camping is sometimes tolerated across the UK as long as you use common sense.

This means obeying signs and bylaws, parking away from others, considering the cumulative impact of wild camping on local habitats, taking all waste away with you and never staying more than a night or two.

The lack of power steering and engine power will often dictate your pace of driving anyway, while you’ll have to use side mirrors much more frequently and will need to get used to parking! A final tip is to park well away from others and also seek out car parks with larger spaces for motorhomes.

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Meals on wheels

Cooking is great fun in campervans.

But with only two rings (plus a fridge and water on tap) you’ll need to be inventive with your meal planning!

Quick-cooking meals involving pasta, couscous and chilli are staples, matched with ingredients such as pesto, chorizo, fresh seafood and herbs. When it comes to smelly foods such as fry-ups and kippers, our advice is to cook these outside on a barbeque or small stove!

Sleeping arrangements

While younger children can go to bed at their normal time in a larger motorhome or campervan with a pop-top roof (given separate sleeping areas), many families may find that it’s easiest just to share the same bedtime.

You are on holiday after all!

At night, pack the family off to the wash block en masse and get some much-needed space to make up the beds. In the morning, the earliest riser gets washed first, then packs up the

Similarly, it pays to think ahead about your belongings and pack wisely. Leave those hard suitcases at home and take soft bags (packing cubes are great for compressing clothes).

Give everyone their own storage space and find a designated place for everything to save arguments.

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Our expert sloping garden ideas will inspire you to use an incline to your advantage, making the most of a sloping garden by creating different levels, each with a different purpose.

Enjoy a multi-level garden There’s incline, and then there’s ski slop-style that is hard to imagine where to start! The long sloped garden pictured (top left) comprised a height difference of over 5 metres from the upper terrace to the bottom of the garden, making the space pretty much unusable.

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Make a statement with lighting The different levels of a sloping garden provides the ideal layout to use garden lighting ideas to full effect.

On a practical note it accentuates the different heights between levels, providing a safer way to navigate the journey through. In terms of design the lights add a more dramatic look, as they highlight key planting and bring the many zones to life with illumination.

Try setting each zone to a different light level to ensure you can provide the right light for each setting – brighter in the kids’ area, more ambient on a terrace made for entertaining.

Gently transition between levels You can achieve a gente transitioning effect by combining retaining walls with slowly rising steps, which encircle the sloping ground to subtly transition the levels’, providing a design feature in the process. Use natural materials such as breedon gravel and gabion cages (pic, bottom left).

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