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Welcome....

Welcome to our August issue of Inside Flintshire Villages. Our distributor is communicating back to me all the positive feedback we’re getting about this publication when he’s out and about on his rounds and it’s so nice to hear lots of you are enjoying our monthly magazine. We would really like this magazine to be community based and would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions or ideas on how we can improve further. You can contact me using the number or email address below.

So what do we have in this months issue?

There is so much going on, starting with a look at Hayrack Farm in Cheshire, it’s definitely worth a visit during the school holidays see pages 6-7. Looking for things to do in North Wales that won’t cost an arm and a leg this Summer? well don’t worry we have that covered too, see pages 14-16. The amazing Mold food festival is back in September for it’s 14th year, see pages 20-21 to see what you can expect to find at this year’s event. We have amazing competition giveaway’s lined up for you this month with a chance to win tickets to see Jess Glynne, Boyzlife and a chance to grab some tickets to the Mold food festival! now what other Flintshire publications brings you all this?. Lots more going on inside so please take the time to have a look through.

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Following our major refurbishment at the beginning of 2019, why not call in and see what we've done?

The perfect venue for a fantastic day out, the whole family can enjoy.

Here at the farm we have a magnificent variety of animals and birds. You will have the opportunity to feed, touch and interact with the animals or just relax on the decking overlooking the duck pool with its tranquil waterfall.

The Hayrack Cafe is a welcoming place, open daily serving a delicious range of freshly prepared 'home-style' snacks and cooked meals. The childrens menu is always popular.

JUST ÂŁ3 ENTRY, FREE FOR UNDER 2 YEARS

We also serve an impressive selection of tempting home bakes, cakes and biscuits plus a large selection of the famous 'Kellys Ice Cream'.

Farm Shop

Cafe Quality Butchers Children’s Parties

Our outdoor decking area is the perfect place to relax and watch your little ones amuse themselves on our fun filled adventure playground which will keep them occupied for hours!

Our friendly staff are always on hand to help you identify our many breeds, help with feeding and to answer your questions.

FARM SHOP

QUALITY BUTCHERS

The Hayrack Farm Shop has a wonderful array of locally sourced fresh salads, vegetables and fruit.

We are proud to support local farmers and throughout the year work in partnership with local growers who supply us with their produce when it is in season to ensure maximum freshness, quality and taste.

Our butchers shop is well stocked with a wide range of home reared or locally sourced fresh cuts of meat and joints including our customer favourites - our fantastic home-made sausages (including our gluten-free 'Clean & Lean' sausages suitable for slimming clubs), kebabs and burgers.

Mrs Darlingtons Jams and Preserves Fresh Fruit Baskets, Hampers and Vegetable Boxes can be produced to order, just ask.

We often have great deals on bbq and freezer packs and during the summer months, our home-made award winning burgers and sausages come in a variety of delicious flavours which will be a real winner with you and your guests.

We also stock a nice selection of quality jams, marmalades and chutneys.

Throughout the year we have a colourful, varied display of garden plants, shrubs, pots and hanging baskets on sale. Our ranges change with the seasons so why not pop along and have a look what we have on offer? We're always happy to advise.

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The Hayrack Cafe is a welcoming place, open daily serving warming breakfasts, delicious light lunches and freshly prepared 'home-style' cooked meals.

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Well, Discovery Cove is very different to all of the other parks and attractions and it’s the perfect place to chill out away from the hustle and bustle.

A package includes everything like meals, snacks and drinks (even select alcoholic ones!) right the way down to animal-friendly sun cream, lockers, towels and wetsuits.

When you enter Discovery Cove you’ll feel as though you’ve stumbled upon an undiscovered tropical island. Picture a lush landscape of rocky lagoons, waterfalls and pristine sandy beaches.

You can snorkel amongst tropical fish in The Grand Reef or soak up the sun from a lounger at Serenity Bay. Your day at Discovery Cove is all about

And the best bit? It’s completely allinclusive, so you won’t even need to worry about what you’re spending.

So what can you get up to at Discovery Cove?

Not only is it the only place in Orlando where you can swim with a dolphin, but you can also experience the unbelievable and walk the ocean floor in SeaVenture (additional fees apply).

Upgrade your Discovery Cove experience to include SeaVenture and you’ll be taken on a 45 minute underwater walking tour whilst wearing a dive helmet.

During your journey you’ll experience one-on-one encounters with unique animals, fish and sting rays.

You’ll also come eye-to-eye with sharks - but don’t worry, they’ll be behind glass!

If you’re looking to keep your head above water then you can laze away the day in the Wind-Away River, a lazy river which will take you past sandy beaches, through a dense rain forest, beneath the rocky terrain of cascading waterfalls, and through an underwater cave.

SeaVenture Don a dive-suit to explore The Grand Reef on this immersive underwater walking tour. Stand awestruck among schools of tropical fish and elegant rays with a vast open reef as your backdrop. Reach out and touch the gentle sea life that surrounds you.

Come eye-to-eye with zebra sharks and rays (don’t worry, they’re safely behind a glass divide).

Aquatica From the tiniest toddler to the boldest adventurer, there’s plenty to delight children of all ages at Aquatica. Take a family trip to Walkabout Waters, a 15,000 sq ft play area which kids can’t wait to dive into - splash about in the shallows, or race into the colourful rain fortress which is complete with slides, rides, cannons and even a giant water bucket! Or take your teeny tot to Kata’s Kookaburra Cove - specially designed for little ones, it has a maximum water

depth of only 2 feet and plenty of gentle slides, rides and water spouts for splashy fun in the shallows.

Busch Gardens Take a walk on the wild side with Busch Gardens’ Africa-inspired adventures! Soar, plunge, chase and spin your way through the wildest rides in Florida. Stalk your prey at incredible speed as you brave the twists and turns of Cheetah Hunt at up to 60 miles per hour, or soar through the sky at dizzying heights as Falcon’s Fury takes you up a 335 ft summit - before plunging straight down. Or slither smoothly through the coils of our oneof-a-kind family spin coaster, Cobra’s Curse - theirr rides are wild enough to send any adrenaline-junkie’s heart racing!

in Florida! Swim through a serene lagoon to befriend a bottlenose dolphin before riding its fin back to shore at our Dolphin Lagoon, or enter the magical underwater world of The Grand Reef, and snorkel with thousands of tropical fish against a backdrop of colourful coral. Then visit the Freshwater Oasis to frolic near a flock of fun-loving freshwater otters.

Our amazing animals will make your memories last a lifetime!

Get the whole package

For animal lovers

This is the ultimate Florida package packed full of fun adventures - record breaking thrill rides, relaxing beaches and pools, as well as wild animal experiences. For just ÂŁ193pp you can get entry to Discovery Cove plus 14 days access to SeaWorld, Aquatica & Busch Gardens as well as free parking at all parks.

Get up close and personal with some of the friendliest, most playful animals

For details contact: www.seaworldparks-bookings.co.uk

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Mold Food and Drink Festival will be returning for the 14th year, bringing with it the very best exhibitors, cookery theatres, produce, and leading names in the culinary world including celebrity chefs Sean Wilson & Eddie Shepherd.

To be held on Mold's New Street car park on September 21st and 22nd our festival is the perfect recipe of exhibitors, activities, music, and cookery demonstrations – something for everyone with a dusting of a little Mold magic. We'll have outstanding produce, some new faces, and a welcome return for some firm favourites including the ever-popular children's cookery school. Exhibitors are currently being booked so if you would like to be a part of the event then do get in touch.

Have a great August !

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21st 10.30 - 11.15 - Graham Tinsley MBE 11.30 - 12.15 - Marina Midolo, Marina's Italian Cookery

CHILDREN'S COOKERY SCHOOL

12.30 - 1.15 - Eddie Shepherd 1.30 - 2.15 - Graham Tinsley MBE 2.30 - 3.15 - Eddie Shepherd

Our hugely popular Children’s Cookery School & Food Science Lab is back this year and it’s bigger and better than ever before with EXTRA sessions. It’s a fantastic opportunity for children to get involved with food and cooking – and all the sessions are FREE! To book visit www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk

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COOKERY THEATRE LINE-UP

Bring your cake with your entry form to the W.I. marquee at the festival on Saturday 21st September before 4.00pm. Entrants under 14 will be judged separately. Entry form can be downloaded from www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk

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Saturday September 14, 2019

Jess Glynne

Boyzlife brings together members of two of the biggest boybands in history, Boyzone and Westlife, to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits.

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Following the release of her brand new album ‘Always In Between’, featuring the hits ‘I’ll Be There’ and ‘Thursday’, Jess’ first outdoor show kicks off at Doncaster Racecourse, taking place on Saturday 18th May, where the Summer will see Jess playing the racecourse grounds including Lingfield Park Resort in Surrey, finishing off at Wolverhampton - Racecourse on Saturday 31st August.

When she looks at the statistics that have marked her skyrocketing career so far, there is a look of mild disbelief on the face of Jess Glynne, as if this might have happened to someone else.

I Cry When I Laugh is one of the defining British pop records of its era. At the time of writing it has been a chart staple for 138 weeks. It debuted at number one, spawning 12million worldwide singles sales, 39 weeks on the UK top 10, 2.5billion Spotify streams, a sold out UK arena tour, Brit, MTV: EMA, Ivor Novello, MOBO, Q and Glamour award nominations. ‘I don’t write songs because I want a hit,’ she says. ‘I never have

and I never will. I want to make a great album, that’s it.’ In the event, she is delighted with first choice, I’ll Be There, a spare, thoughtful showcase for her instantly familiar, rousing vocal styling, every bit the introductory calling card Hold My Hand was back in 2015, at the beginning of Jess’s incredible pop life.

Jess Glynne promises to play all the hits and fan favourites including ‘Hold My Hand’, ‘Thursday’, ‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’, ‘I’ll Be There’ and ‘Take Me Home’, - plus some brand new tracks too.

For an action packed day out, why not celebrate a day of racing with friends and family before dancing the night away with the delights of the fabulous Jess Glynne in concert finishing off a perfect Summer’s evening.

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“What is jess Glynne’s new album called?�

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With Boyzone, Keith Duffy has enjoyed similar success, including 6 UK number one singles and 16 out of 17 of their first single releases making the Top 5. With 5 number one albums also to their credit, Boyzone achieved worldwide sales of over 25 million.

The unmissable Boyzlife show has already been performed for over 20,000 adoring fans since the pair came together in 2016.

With two completely sold out tours under their belts in partnership with Hilton Hotels, as well as their unforgettable 2017 December Christmas Tour, this is an evening that is certainly not to be missed.

Mold Food Festival September 21-22, 2019

Mold Food and Drink Festival will be returning for the 14th year, bringing with it the very best exhibitors, cookery theatres, produce, and leading names in the culinary world. To be held on Mold’s New Street car park on September 21st and 22nd 2019, the festival is the perfect recipe of exhibitors, activities, music and cookery

To win the tickets, just answer the following question:

Saturday August 31, 2019; Wolverhampton - Racecourse; Box Office No: 0844 249 1000; Tickets: from ÂŁ40.00; Gates open: 11.30am - On-stage 6.00pm; Website: www.vmstickets.co.uk

Brian McFadden enjoyed 12 UK and Ireland number ones as a member of Westlife, including a record breaking seven top spots in a row.

The band also boast four number 1 albums and over 30 million record sales in total. Since Westlife, Brian has enjoyed international solo success, including a UK number 1 with ‘Real to Me’.

Saturday September 14, 2019; Wrexham - William Aston Hall; Box Office No: 0844 249 1000 Tickets: from ÂŁ28.50; Doors: 7.00pm; Website: www.vmstickets.co.uk

This is a gig not to be missed‌

To enter our competitions please send your full name, address and contact details to reg@insideflintshiremagazine.co.uk (Closing date Friday August 16)

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demonstrations - something for everyone with a dusting of a little Mold magic. We’ll have outstanding produce, some new faces and a welcome return for some firm favourites including the everpopular children’s cookery school.

Exhibitors are currently being booked so if you would like to be a part of the event then get in touch.

To win the family passes, answer the following question:

“How many years (including this year’s event) has the Mold Festival been running?�

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Here at the farm we have a magnificent variety of animals and birds. You will have the opportunity to feed, touch and interact with the animals or just relax on the decking overlooking the duck pool with its tranquil waterfall.

We also serve an impressive selection of tempting home bakes, cakes and biscuits plus a large selection of the famous 'Kellys Ice Cream'.

Our friendly staff are always on hand to help you identify our many breeds, help with feeding and to answer your questions.

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Our butchers shop is well stocked with a wide range of home reared or locally sourced fresh cuts of meat and joints including our customer favourites - our fantastic home-made sausages (including our gluten-free 'Clean & Lean' sausages suitable for slimming clubs), kebabs and burgers.

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We often have great deals on bbq and freezer packs and during the summer months, our home-made award winning burgers and sausages come in a variety of delicious flavours which will be a real winner with you and your guests.

The menu is changed regularly to take advantage of local seasonal produce and there are always a selection of 'Specials' which you can view when you arrive.

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relaxation and you can move through the sun-soaked oasis doing as little or as much as you’d like.

Well, Discovery Cove is very different to all of the other parks and attractions and it’s the perfect place to chill out away from the hustle and bustle.

A package includes everything like meals, snacks and drinks (even select alcoholic ones!) right the way down to animal-friendly sun cream, lockers, towels and wetsuits.

When you enter Discovery Cove you’ll feel as though you’ve stumbled upon an undiscovered tropical island. Picture a lush landscape of rocky lagoons, waterfalls and pristine sandy beaches.

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And the best bit? It’s completely allinclusive, so you won’t even need to worry about what you’re spending.

So what can you get up to at Discovery Cove?

Not only is it the only place in Orlando where you can swim with a dolphin, but you can also experience the unbelievable and walk the ocean floor in SeaVenture (additional fees apply).

Upgrade your Discovery Cove experience to include SeaVenture and you’ll be taken on a 45 minute underwater walking tour whilst wearing a dive helmet.

During your journey you’ll experience one-on-one encounters with unique animals, fish and sting rays.

You’ll also come eye-to-eye with sharks - but don’t worry, they’ll be behind glass!

If you’re looking to keep your head above water then you can laze away the day in the Wind-Away River, a lazy river which will take you past sandy beaches, through a dense rain forest, beneath the rocky terrain of cascading waterfalls, and through an underwater cave.

Please mention Inside Flintshire Magazine when responding to advertisements

SeaVenture Don a dive-suit to explore The Grand Reef on this immersive underwater walking tour. Stand awestruck among schools of tropical fish and elegant rays with a vast open reef as your backdrop. Reach out and touch the gentle sea life that surrounds you.

Come eye-to-eye with zebra sharks and rays (don’t worry, they’re safely behind a glass divide).

Aquatica From the tiniest toddler to the boldest adventurer, there’s plenty to delight children of all ages at Aquatica. Take a family trip to Walkabout Waters, a 15,000 sq ft play area which kids can’t wait to dive into - splash about in the shallows, or race into the colourful rain fortress which is complete with slides, rides, cannons and even a giant water bucket! Or take your teeny tot to Kata’s Kookaburra Cove - specially designed for little ones, it has a maximum water

depth of only 2 feet and plenty of gentle slides, rides and water spouts for splashy fun in the shallows.

Busch Gardens Take a walk on the wild side with Busch Gardens’ Africa-inspired adventures! Soar, plunge, chase and spin your way through the wildest rides in Florida. Stalk your prey at incredible speed as you brave the twists and turns of Cheetah Hunt at up to 60 miles per hour, or soar through the sky at dizzying heights as Falcon’s Fury takes you up a 335 ft summit - before plunging straight down. Or slither smoothly through the coils of our oneof-a-kind family spin coaster, Cobra’s Curse - theirr rides are wild enough to send any adrenaline-junkie’s heart racing!

in Florida! Swim through a serene lagoon to befriend a bottlenose dolphin before riding its fin back to shore at our Dolphin Lagoon, or enter the magical underwater world of The Grand Reef, and snorkel with thousands of tropical fish against a backdrop of colourful coral. Then visit the Freshwater Oasis to frolic near a flock of fun-loving freshwater otters.

Our amazing animals will make your memories last a lifetime!

Get the whole package

For animal lovers

This is the ultimate Florida package packed full of fun adventures - record breaking thrill rides, relaxing beaches and pools, as well as wild animal experiences. For just £193pp you can get entry to Discovery Cove plus 14 days access to SeaWorld, Aquatica & Busch Gardens as well as free parking at all parks.

Get up close and personal with some of the friendliest, most playful animals

For details contact: www.seaworldparks-bookings.co.uk

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Mold Food and Drink Festival will be returning for the 14th year, bringing with it the very best exhibitors, cookery theatres, produce, and leading names in the culinary world including celebrity chefs Sean Wilson & Eddie Shepherd.

To be held on Mold's New Street car park on September 21st and 22nd our festival is the perfect recipe of exhibitors, activities, music, and cookery demonstrations – something for everyone with a dusting of a little Mold magic. We'll have outstanding produce, some new faces, and a welcome return for some firm favourites including the ever-popular children's cookery school. Exhibitors are currently being booked so if you would like to be a part of the event then do get in touch.

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MOLD W.I. BAKE-OFF COMPETITION Could you bake a healthy carrot cake (no topping or filling)? If so, why not enter Mold W.I’s festival competition. Your healthy carrot cake can be any shape or size.

Bring your cake with your entry form to the W.I. marquee at the festival on Saturday 21st September before 4.00pm. Entrants under 14 will be judged separately. Entry form can be downloaded from www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk

CHILDREN'S COOKERY SCHOOL Our hugely popular Children’s Cookery School & Food Science Lab is back this year and it’s bigger and better than ever before with EXTRA sessions. It’s a fantastic opportunity for children to get involved with food and cooking – and all the sessions are FREE! To book visit www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk

New Street Car Park, Mold, Flintshire

COOKERY THEATRE LINE-UP SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21st 10.30 - 11.15 - Graham Tinsley MBE 11.30 - 12.15 - Marina Midolo, Marina's Italian Cookery 12.30 - 1.15 - Eddie Shepherd 1.30 - 2.15 - Graham Tinsley MBE 2.30 - 3.15 - Eddie Shepherd 3.30 - 4.45 - Graham Tinsley MBE

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd 11.20 - 12.20 - Sean Wilson 12.30 - 1.15 - Sofia Warlow, Greka Foods 1.30 - 2.30 - Sean Wilson 2.30 - Results of Mold Women's Institute cake competition 2.40 - 3.25 - James Elwood, Anne's Patisserie 3.35 - 4.35 - Sean Wilson

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Jess Glynne at Wolverhampton - Racecourse Saturday August 31, 2019 Following the release of her brand new album ‘Always In Between’, featuring the hits ‘I’ll Be There’ and ‘Thursday’, Jess’ first outdoor show kicks off at Doncaster Racecourse, taking place on Saturday 18th May, where the Summer will see Jess playing the racecourse grounds including Lingfield Park Resort in Surrey, finishing off at Wolverhampton - Racecourse on Saturday 31st August.

When she looks at the statistics that have marked her skyrocketing career so far, there is a look of mild disbelief on the face of Jess Glynne, as if this might have happened to someone else.

I Cry When I Laugh is one of the defining British pop records of its era. At the time of writing it has been a chart staple for 138 weeks. It debuted at number one, spawning 12million worldwide singles sales, 39 weeks on the UK top 10, 2.5billion Spotify streams, a sold out UK arena tour, Brit, MTV: EMA, Ivor Novello, MOBO, Q and Glamour award nominations.

‘I don’t write songs because I want a hit,’ she says. ‘I never have

and I never will. I want to make a great album, that’s it.’ In the event, she is delighted with first choice, I’ll Be There, a spare, thoughtful showcase for her instantly familiar, rousing vocal styling, every bit the introductory calling card Hold My Hand was back in 2015, at the beginning of Jess’s incredible pop life.

Jess Glynne promises to play all the hits and fan favourites including ‘Hold My Hand’, ‘Thursday’, ‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’, ‘I’ll Be There’ and ‘Take Me Home’, - plus some brand new tracks too.

For an action packed day out, why not celebrate a day of racing with friends and family before dancing the night away with the delights of the fabulous Jess Glynne in concert finishing off a perfect Summer’s evening.

This is a gig not to be missed…

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Saturday August 31, 2019; Wolverhampton - Racecourse; Box Office No: 0844 249 1000; Tickets: from £40.00; Gates open: 11.30am - On-stage 6.00pm; Website: www.vmstickets.co.uk

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Boyzlife

at Wrexham - William Aston Hall Saturday September 14, 2019 Boyzlife brings together members of two of the biggest boybands in history, Boyzone and Westlife, to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits.

To win the tickets, answer the following question:

“Boyzlife play the hits from which two famous bands?”

Brian McFadden enjoyed 12 UK and Ireland number ones as a member of Westlife, including a record breaking seven top spots in a row.

The band also boast four number 1 albums and over 30 million record sales in total. Since Westlife, Brian has enjoyed international solo success, including a UK number 1 with ‘Real to Me’.

With Boyzone, Keith Duffy has enjoyed similar success, including 6 UK number one singles and 16 out of 17 of their first single releases making the Top 5. With 5 number one albums also to their credit, Boyzone achieved worldwide sales of over 25 million.

The unmissable Boyzlife show has already been performed for over 20,000 adoring fans since the pair came together in 2016.

With two completely sold out tours under their belts in partnership with Hilton Hotels, as well as their unforgettable 2017 December Christmas Tour, this is an evening that is certainly not to be missed.

Saturday September 14, 2019; Wrexham - William Aston Hall; Box Office No: 0844 249 1000 Tickets: from £28.50; Doors: 7.00pm; Website: www.vmstickets.co.uk

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Mold Food Festival September 21-22, 2019

Mold Food and Drink Festival will be returning for the 14th year, bringing with it the very best exhibitors, cookery theatres, produce, and leading names in the culinary world. To be held on Mold’s New Street car park on September 21st and 22nd 2019, the festival is the perfect recipe of exhibitors, activities, music and cookery

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demonstrations - something for everyone with a dusting of a little Mold magic. We’ll have outstanding produce, some new faces and a welcome return for some firm favourites including the everpopular children’s cookery school.

Exhibitors are currently being booked so if you would like to be a part of the event then get in touch.

To win the family passes, answer the following question:

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Recipe

Eclairs Fabulously light choux pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate - our easy éclair recipe is the stuff of Parisian dreams.

Method 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas 6.

2 Sieve the flour onto a small piece of baking parchment. Gently heat the butter in a small pan with 150ml cold water, until the butter has melted, then bring to the boil.

Once the mixture reaches boiling point, remove immediately from the heat and tip in the flour all at once.

Beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball, then leave to cool completely.

fan 200°C, gas 7 and bake for a further 15 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Using a sharp knife, carefully make a small cut in the side of each éclair to allow the steam to escape.

3 Using an electric hand mixer, beat the eggs into the mixture a little at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition, until you get a smooth, glossy paste.

5 To make the filling, whisk the cream until soft peaks form. Sift in the icing sugar into the bowl and fold through. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a 1cm nozzle and fill each éclair using the opening made earlier.

4 Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a plain 1.5cm nozzle. Pipe 8 éclairs onto a non-stick baking sheet, leaving a gap between each one. Bake for 10 minutes, then increase the heat to 220°C,

6 Melt the chocolate and butter together in a small bowl in the microwave or in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering hot water.

Leave to cool slightly, until it forms a thick, coating consistency, and then spoon over the éclairs and leave to set.

Ingredients l 60g British plain flour, preferably strong plain flour l 250g unsalted butter, cut into pieces l 2 large British free-range eggs, beaten l 300ml fresh double cream l 100g Fairtrade smooth dark chocolate l 25g unsalted butter ketchup and 1 tbsp sriracha chilli sauce l 1 tbsp icing sugar

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Cook: 30min (plus 15 min cooling time)

Serves: 8

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In Hollywood Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. But Rick has a very famous next-door neighbour...

Sharon Tate.

The ninth film from the writerdirector features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age.

Released: August 14, 2019

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs and lawless outcast Shaw first faced off in 2015’s Fast & Furious 7, the duo have tried to take each other down.

But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris

Genre: Comedy, Drama Director: Quentin Tarantino

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino

Elba) gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever, these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves.

Released: August 1, 2019 Genre: Action, Adventure Director: David Leitch Cast: Vanessa Kirby, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba

UglyDolls Norm, the newly crowned polar bear king of the arctic, must save New York City and his home. But Norm goes from hero to villain when he's framed for a crime he didn't commit.

He must work with his friends to clear his good name and help save his kingdom in a winner-takes-all hockey match.

Released: August 16, 2019 Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy

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The Jaguar I-Pace: fast, nimble, desirable… and electric A s motorists slowly make the switch to electric cars, the multi-award winning Jaguar I-Pace proves that the future of motoring is different, but equally thrilling.

Few people would guess that Jaguar’s I-Pace is electric. We still think of EVs as being clumsy, boat-like affairs. But this Jag is a different beast. It’s fast, nimble, desirable, high-performing and electric.

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Alongside the likes of the bestselling Nissan Leaf and Kia Niro, high-end manufacturers realise there is also a swelling demand for premium cars that are as clean as they are sumptuous.

This niche has been dominated by Tesla, which has had a halo effect on other carmakers as they realise what is achievable when you put your mind to petrol-free transportation - or as Jaguar’s CEO Dr Ralf Speth calls it: “Destination Zero!”

Jaguar’s premium EV has swept all before it this year. It scored a historic hat trick by winning the 2019 World Car of the Year, the World Car Design of the Year and the World Green Car of the Year, becoming the first vehicle ever to win all three categories at once. So far more than 11,000 I-Paces have been delivered in more than 60 countries, with 1,800 sold in Britain alone.

The UK is slowly but surely switching to electric vehicles. Last year we bought more plug-in hybrid cars than ever before and the next few years will see a surge in demand as we ditch fossil fuels in favour of electricity.

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From the outside, the I-Pace is a real showstopper. The cab-forward profile gives it a proper sense of drama, while the chopped nose flanked by frowning front lights hovering over the large air-intakes gives it a meaningful snarl.

There is nothing apologetic about it.

It’s green and mean. The rear end mirrors the front - it is squared-off with thin, beady wraparound lights.

The bonnet is vented, there are large, technical-looking wheels, and polished panels give it a nipped-in waist. Flush doorhandles and a flying spoiler complete the picture. There is nothing about the car that makes you think the I-Pace is an EV. It’s a performance SUV first, an eco-wagon second. Under the polished skin you’ll find a smart and sophisticated operator. Power comes

courtesy of two concentric electric motors, one on each axle for permanent four-wheel power. To drive, it has the remorseless appeal of a Scalextric car - one that never spins off the track or burns through its brushes.

There are no gears, you just squeeze the throttle as hard as you like and off you go. It doesn’t so much flatter your driving, as get on its knees in fawning obseqioiusness. Along with the digital dashboard and large

infotainement screen, it feels more like a driving game than driving in the real world. Some will hate that, but I loved it.

So far, so very good. But now we come to the vexed issue of charging.

Clearly topping up the battery is not like filling up at the petrol station. On a slow charge it takes up to 10 hours to do 80%, on a fast charge (if you can find a 100kW point) it’s 40 minutes. It’s complicated. There are different plugs and different providers, subscriptions and membershipsMost owners will charge at home or at work, but it’s all a bit chicken and egg. EVs need a charging infrastructure to be viable, but there aren’t enough EVs yet to justify a grid. But we’ll get there. Apart from anything, we have to

Jaguar I-Pace Price: £58,500 0-62mph: 4.5 seconds Top speed: 124mph Range: 292 miles Charge time: up to 13 hours Cost: 4.8p per mile

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Garden decking ideas If you’re looking to carve out a zone for al-fresco dining, a welldesigned and covered decking space or roof terrace can offer an all-year-round option, making the outside as comfortable and personalised as indoors.

There’s a wealth of garden decking options to suit your lifestyle, budget and taste. You can opt for attractive wood, create imaginative patterns or go environmentally friendly with plastic- and wood-waste blends.

Slip-resistant finishes are vital with our often-damp British weather, too.

Cover your decking with a glazed pergola A glazed pergola on the deck provides an alfresco entertaining area that can be used whatever the weather – we find spaces like this especially inviting in the rain, when you can hear the soothing sound of rain drops hitting the glass. Train pot-friendly climbers like honeysuckle and magnolia to cover the uprights for heady fragrance.

Make your decking weatherproof with an antislip treatment Decking plus rain can equal danger, so it’s wise to treat yours with an anti-slip

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decking stain. A sail canopy will also keep the rain off your wood.

Lay a boardwalk Use decking to create a pathway through your garden – perhaps to a more solid decked area. This boardwalk-style route is given even more of a seaside feel with white pebbles, which help to keep weeds at bay.

Build a decked bar area This tiki bar is the star of the show in this garden, taking pride of place on a raised decked platform. It’s a good idea to lay a rug under bar stools so there’s a grippy surface to step onto after a couple of cocktails!

Level uneven ground Decking is absolutely ideal if your garden is uneven or on a slope. It’s great for levelling out awkward spaces, as it’s built on a structure. It can also have split levels and include steps.

A little shelter has been built at the far end, which means that the great outdoors can be enjoyed even on the more drizzly of days.

look quite heavy in such a large garden. Architectural beds in the middle inject some greenery.

Border decking with decked seating This urban rooftop has a lot of great design elements to it, from the pale-coloured decking to the carved Buddha-style statues. A 19th-century advertisement on the wall adds character to the space, too. Raised flower beds have been cleverly designed to include beautiful greenery, while providing seating at the same time.

Build matching floating stairs Soften the hard edges of your decking with an abundance of pretty flowers and herbs that creep right up to the door. Floating steps made out of the same material as the decking create continuity between the two levels and add a note of fun by bridging the water feature below.

Mix decking with flagstones Get an ultra-modern look for your garden by mixing wooden decking with stone paving. The combination of materials provides interest and a contrast between the light and dark colours. Without the lightening effect of the stone, the wood decking would

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