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Welcome to our May/June issue. It’s so nice

to see the local shops now open and life is starting to feel a bit more normal on our high streets. Let’s think about these local businesses whenever we’re looking to purchase any goods. It may cost a few pounds more than buying from the bigger outlets but every penny spent in a local shop or business is money kept in our local communities.

So what do we have in this month’s issue? It looks like most of will be spending our holidays in this country this year so why not take a look at our Tenby and the South Wales coast editorial on pages 6-7. We also take a look at holidaying with a difference on 28-29, have you ever been on a Canal holiday?

So much to look forward to this Summer and there’s places right on our doorsteps, none more beautiful than Sonwdonia, see pages 16-17 for our top places to visit in that area. With restrictions easing more

and more every week, the Solihull festival is back on this year and we’re giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets for each night. See page -8 for the full details on how to enter. There’s lots more going on so please take a look. If you use any of the advertisers within please tell them where you saw their advert.

April/May Competition Winners Sunbird Tickets - D Perry - Beautiful South - (Saughall) £25 Cash Winner - A Goldsworthy -Kirsty MacColl (Huntington) Until next month. Reg, Editor Inside Magazineg Group

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Teby & The South Wales Coast

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Win Tickets To Solihull Festival

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Best Motorhomes

28-29 Canal holidays 44-45 Your Guid to Dog Breeds Garden Makeover

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ENBY is one of our Wales’ best seaside towns - find out how to make the most of your timeon holiday and enjoy its many attractions.

Beautiful beaches

Whether you’re looking for the perfect beach for small children, or somewhere for adventure, one of Tenby’s fantastic beaches will fit the bill. In addition to the lovely Harbour Beach, three further sandy delights are Castle Beach, North Beach or South Beach - take your pick!

Castle Beach

South Beach

A gently sloping expanse of sand that stretches to Penally in the east and as the tide retreats it is possible to walk to Castle beach in the west. An excellent view out to Caldey and St. Margarets Islands can be had from here.

Pembrokeshire Coast Path The Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail twists and turns its way for 186 miles (299 km) along the most breathtaking coastline in Wales. It covers almost every kind of landscape, from rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves to wide-open

beaches and winding estuaries.

Lying almost entirely within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - the UK’s only truly coastal National Park – the trail displays an array of coastal flowers and bird life, as well as evidence of human activity from Neolithic times to the present.

In its entirety the Coast Path represents a formidable physical challenge - its 35,000 feet of ascent and descent is said to be equivalent to climbing Everest.

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is one of three national trails in Wales; The Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Offa’s Dyke and Glyndwr’s Way.

A Sunday Times Beach of the Year, Castle Beach is the small but perfectly formed. Use the easy access slipway to get down to this Blue Flag beach, feel the soft sand beneath your toes and cool off with a paddle at the shallow shore.

and discover beautiful Tenby on the South Wales coast

Go fishing

Caldey Island

Just 20 minutes away by boat, this holy island of is an oasis of calm where you can watch seabirds or relax on a tiny beach. Owned and run by a community of Cistercian monks, it’s open to the public on summer weekdays and Saturdays.

Regular boat trips set off from Tenby Harbour, landing on Priory Beach, a beautiful place for a dip in the sea and the starting point for exploring the island.

Tenby’s Welsh name, Dinbych-y-Pysgod (Little Fortress of the Fish), will make perfect sense when you explore the dainty harbour beside Castle Hill. To head out to sea from Tenby Harbour on a mackerel fishing trip, just chat to one of the boat operators.

Town Trails of Tenby

Guided walks around the historic town of Tenby include:

The Story of Tenby

Discover the fascinating places and people of Tenby’s past. Henry VII escaped from here. Cromwell and Nelson visited. Riches, princes,

Poets and Painters

A walk devoted to the artists and writers that have come from, visited or have made Tenby their home, including Augustus and Gwen John, George Elliot, Beatrix Potter, Roald Dahl and J.M.W. Turner to name but a few.

Pirates

Pirates and piratical tales of Wales.

Piracy, smuggling, wrecking and tales of the sea. Some of the most notorious and successful pirates of all time were Welsh!

A walk around the working harbour of Tenby, once one of the busiest ports in Wales. Here you will find some of the oldest buildings in the town and some of the greatest characters!

For those who prefer their beaches wide and with fantastic views out to the open sea, North Beach is well worth a visit. There are stunning views from the cliff tops, and if you want to get out in the water, other activities at this beach include body boarding, canoeing, sailing and waterskiing.

For more details, visit: www.visitwales.com/ destinations/west-wales/ pembrokeshire/things-dotenby

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Guided walks - Tenby Harbour

North Beach

Part two

AST month we showed introduced you to five of the ten best motorhomes available in 2021. This month we feature the rest - so if it’s a family holiday home on wheels, or a continent-cruising road yacht you’re looking for, keep reading ...

Best A Class

Hymer B-Class Supreme Line 708

from £92,850

A-class motorhomes were always aimed at the seasoned adventurous couple, for cross continental mile munching in style. And the SL 708 (below) will provide everything and more!

The Supreme Line is built on the Fiat Ducato AL-KO super light chassis which creates a deeper floor in which to contain all the services and a huge garage compartment.

Lovingly crafted and upholstered in high grade fabrics and leathers, the options list seems endless. There are some pretty smart A-Classes out there, but the Supreme Line 708 will take some beating.

Best RV Stephex STX Motorhome from £550,000 Here we are at the final frontier of motorhomes, the RV, the American dream…Well, this one’s from Belgium! Stephex are leading manufacturers of equine transporters and now produce what we think is the finest RV, no horsing around – the STX Motorhome. Based on the 26 ton Mercedes Actros Gigaspace, this is a truly awesome machine.

The super yacht of motorhomes, a 5 star hotel suite on wheels.Leather upholstery, precious woods and tiled floors. Full size fitted kitchen, underfloor heating and a washing machine.

The air conditioned double bedroom has a 1.6m bed and 32” TV and there is another 40” flatscreen in the living area.

Best Motorhome under £50K Auto-Trail Tribute F60 £45,845

Our best value motorhome is this offering from Autotrail. The tribute range gives you serious bang for your buck.

The Tribute F60 (pictured, above) is a proper motorhome, with everything you would expect from this established maker. Built on the new EcoBlue Ford Transit chassis, it is a sleek, low profile motorhome and comes with 130bhp engine as standard.

The F60 looks and feels like a vehicle well exceeding its price tag. This is a two berth motorhome and is a more than comfortable living space for a couple, even on a long trip.

It includes features such as underfloor heating a generous rear washroom and an ergonomically designed kitchen.

STX Motorhomes also have an onboard car garage that will happily house a Mini Cooper.

With the UK looking for a very different style of getaway, this motorhome will be sure to tick more than a few boxes for those who are new to the motor touring world.

Best family coachbuilt

Rollerteam T-Line 743 £55,500

A fantastically innovative use of space makes the T-Line 743 (pictured, below) our choice of family motorhomes.

Mum and Dad have the privacy of a rear bedroom with a transverse island double, cleverly raised to provide storage underneath, with the remaining two berths created from an electrically powered dropdown system over the L-shaped living area.

The kitchen is large and fully equipped for family cooking with a two fridges and work surfaces on either side of the sink, while swivelling captains and first mate’s seats allow for engaging mealtimes.

Best luxury coachbuilt Dethleffs Alpa A9820-2

from £129,000

Dethleffs had to feature in this top 10 and the Alpa A9820-2 9above) is the coach built choice for us.

Based on the Iveco Daily ladderframe chassis the A9820-2 is a big motorhome and comes in at 8.86m long making it a viable option for a full season. T he Alpa is pure luxury inside and clad in Virginia Oak. There is a huge panoramic U shaped seating/dining

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area with glass fronted cabinets. And a separate shower cubicle that could be straight out of a plush hotel! The over cab sleeping quarters leave a vast amount of space downstairs for cooking, eating and relaxing.

From the outside this is also a smart looking piece of kit, especially when dressed in the optional metallic Titansilver. You will have to go a long way to find a better coachbuilt!

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orth Wales is incredible….

It’s why it’s voted in the Top 10 places to visit in the Lonely Planet! With a unique culture, mythical heritage, a warm Welsh welcome and delicious local produce, North Wales offers some of the most stunning coastline and dramatic mountain ranges in the world.

In this feature we bring together the uniqueness of North Wales with the best visitor attractions in the area – some of which are World firsts!

Snowdonia National Park Snowdonia National Park is one of the biggest in Britain, boasting the highest peak in England and Wales.

But there’s far more to Snowdonia National Park than Mount Snowdon.

The Park covers 823 square miles; nine mountain ranges lie within its

boundaries, containing over 90 peaks and 100 lakes - plenty of space for fantastic outdoor activities for every age and ability.

With wild landscapes and villages steeped in history, Snowdonia National Park is a breath-taking destination for activity holidays, short breaks or days out with family and friends. It’s best known for hiking, but there’s plenty more to enjoy - from waterfalls, lakes and world-class mountain biking to a vintage steam railway that climbs the highest peak in Wales. Water sports and fishing are extremely popular here with plenty of lakes, rivers and coastline to enjoy!

Ffestiniog Railway The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world - being founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832. It introduced the world’s first narrow gauge steam locomotives in 1863 and four of the original locos still remain.

Over the last fifty years, the Ffestiniog Railway has become one of Wales’

top tourist attractions. Visitors to the railway can enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of Snowdonia as they pass through areas inaccessible by road and undisturbed by the sights and sounds of modern life. At Porthmadog, the line connects with the Welsh Highland Railway and trains to Beddgelert and Caernarfon.

Harlech Castle Harlech’s battlements spring out of a near-vertical cliff-face. Men of Harlech’, the nation’s unofficial anthem, loved by rugby fans and regimental bands alike, is said to describe the longest siege in British history (1461-1468) which took place here during the War of the Roses.

The structure, overseen by Master of the King’s Works, James of St George, boasts two rings of walls and towers with an immensely strong gatehouse.

When it was first built, a channel would have connected the castle and the sea.

You could have sailed a boat up to the moat. Seven hundred years later, the sea has receded and you could say the castle appears almost stranded, waiting for the tide to turn once more.

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Portmeirion Situated on a private peninsula overlooking stunning coastal scenery, this Italianate village built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis is one of Wales’ most popular destinations. Aside from iconic architecture, scenic surroundings and vast woodlands, Portmeirion is home to 2 hotels, historic cottages, a spa and award winning restaurants. Learn more about Portmeirion’s fascinating story in the visitor centre & audio visual show.

Free tours & train ride to enjoy during high season. No pets allowed (expect guide dogs)

Surf Snowdonia Adventure Parc Not content with being home to a show-stopper inland surf lagoon, Surf Snowdonia has unveiled an exciting new adventure offer and new brand for 2019: Adventure Parc Snowdonia.

From late spring / early summer, the parc’s rolling inland waves will be joined by a whole bucketload of new adventures. Get set for indoor climbing, extreme slides, artificial caving, a

pump track, bouldering course, zip line and via ferrata. Adventure Parc Snowdonia is famously home to the only guaranteed surf break in the UK. Man-made waves roll at 90-second intervals, with dedicated zones for beginner, intermediate and advanced.

Glamping pods, a bar, diner and the magnificent mountains-and-forests setting make this a wonderful place to stay over.

Lloyd George Museum He grew up in Highgate cottage in the picturesque village of Llanystumdwy.

The cottage, with its village shoemakers’ workshop, has been recreated as it would have been when he lived there between 1864-1880. In the Museum you can enjoy the film on his life in the theatre, see Lloyd George come to life through the “talking head”, and explore the unique collections including the first pension issued, a draft copy of the World War I peace treaty, costumes and much more.

There is also a Victorian classroom which takes you back to the strict lessons of the time.

Go Below Underground Adventures Test your nerve by journeying through a mountain via a series of exciting challenges on one of Go Below Underground Adventures’ 3 epic trips.

Zip Line through enormous caverns on the world’s longest and deepest underground zip ride, boat across a glistening underground lake, traverse over a giant abyss, scale a waterfall and abseil your way down to the deepest point in the UK! You also get the chance to jump off a 70ft ledge into a void on the world’s first and only underground free fall! It’s adrenaline pumping, heart thumping, pulse jumping fun!

Go Below is open all year round, whatever the weather! Customers are provided with all the essential kit including a harness, helmet and wellies before setting off.

For more information about the attractions listed, including prices and opening times, go to: www.snowdonia-attractions.com

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ENBY is one of our Wales’ best seaside towns - find out how to make the most of your timeon holiday and enjoy its many attractions.

Beautiful beaches

Whether you’re looking for the perfect beach for small children, or somewhere for adventure, one of Tenby’s fantastic beaches will fit the bill. In addition to the lovely Harbour Beach, three further sandy delights are Castle Beach, North Beach or South Beach - take your pick!

Castle Beach

South Beach

A gently sloping expanse of sand that stretches to Penally in the east and as the tide retreats it is possible to walk to Castle beach in the west. An excellent view out to Caldey and St. Margarets Islands can be had from here.

Pembrokeshire Coast Path The Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail twists and turns its way for 186 miles (299 km) along the most breathtaking coastline in Wales. It covers almost every kind of landscape, from rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves to wide-open

beaches and winding estuaries.

Lying almost entirely within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - the UK’s only truly coastal National Park – the trail displays an array of coastal flowers and bird life, as well as evidence of human activity from Neolithic times to the present.

In its entirety the Coast Path represents a formidable physical challenge - its 35,000 feet of ascent and descent is said to be equivalent to climbing Everest.

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is one of three national trails in Wales; The Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Offa’s Dyke and Glyndwr’s Way.

A Sunday Times Beach of the Year, Castle Beach is the small but perfectly formed. Use the easy access slipway to get down to this Blue Flag beach, feel the soft sand beneath your toes and cool off with a paddle at the shallow shore.

North Beach

For those who prefer their beaches wide and with fantastic views out to the open sea, North Beach is well worth a visit. There are stunning views from the cliff tops, and if you want to get out in the water, other activities at this beach include body boarding, canoeing, sailing and waterskiing.

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and discover beautiful Tenby on the South Wales coast

Go fishing

Caldey Island

Just 20 minutes away by boat, this holy island of is an oasis of calm where you can watch seabirds or relax on a tiny beach. Owned and run by a community of Cistercian monks, it’s open to the public on summer weekdays and Saturdays.

Regular boat trips set off from Tenby Harbour, landing on Priory Beach, a beautiful place for a dip in the sea and the starting point for exploring the island.

Tenby’s Welsh name, Dinbych-y-Pysgod (Little Fortress of the Fish), will make perfect sense when you explore the dainty harbour beside Castle Hill. To head out to sea from Tenby Harbour on a mackerel fishing trip, just chat to one of the boat operators.

Town Trails of Tenby

Guided walks around the historic town of Tenby include:

The Story of Tenby

Discover the fascinating places and people of Tenby’s past. Henry VII escaped from here. Cromwell and Nelson visited. Riches, princes,

plague, and pigs - all have helped to shape the Tenby we see today. ..

Poets and Painters

A walk devoted to the artists and writers that have come from, visited or have made Tenby their home, including Augustus and Gwen John, George Elliot, Beatrix Potter, Roald Dahl and J.M.W. Turner to name but a few.

Pirates

Pirates and piratical tales of Wales.

Piracy, smuggling, wrecking and tales of the sea. Some of the most notorious and successful pirates of all time were Welsh!

Guided walks - Tenby Harbour A walk around the working harbour of Tenby, once one of the busiest ports in Wales. Here you will find some of the oldest buildings in the town and some of the greatest characters!

For more details, visit: www.visitwales.com/ destinations/west-wales/ pembrokeshire/things-dotenby

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Solihull Summer Fest 2021

One pair for Saturday and another for Sunday

Solihull Summer Fest 2021 given the go-ahead!!

Solihull Summer Fest 2021 is set to go ahead and celebrate its fifth year at Tudor Grange Park on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July.

The first day of the popular music festival will also feature the voice of Wet Wet Wet, Marti Pellow as well as, amomg others, Shalamar, The Brand New Heavies, Snap! and The Blow Monkeys.

The welcome announcement comes in the wake of the latest Government information on the roadmap out of lockdown.

Billy Ocean, one of Britain’s biggest-ever R&B recording stars, is headlining on the Sunday night.

Sunday will also welcome 80s’ favourite Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Nik Kershaw and Bad Manners to the main stage.

Soul, R&B & Disco legends Kool & The Gang promise a soulful high-energy and funky set as they headline the main stage on the Saturday night.

Organiser, Ian Rogers, said: “After the

unprecedented, challenging times we have all faced during 2020, our team are even more focused on delivering the best-ever Solihull Summer Fest.

We have rescheduled and confirmed an incredible line-up. Ticket sales have been overwhelming and are fully on course to sell out.

“We are working closely with Public Health England and Solihull Borough Council and cannot wait to welcome everyone to a safe, fun, incredible weekend of much needed live music and entertainment.”

To be in with a chance of winning the tickets, just answer the following question: “Which R&B legend will be headlining on the Sunday night?”

How to enter: Please send your full name, address and the date you received the magazine along with your answer to: insidechestermagazine@gmail.com - Closing date: June 6, 2021

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AST month we showed introduced you to five of the ten best motorhomes available in 2021. This month we feature the rest - so if it’s a family holiday home on wheels, or a continent-cruising road yacht you’re looking for, keep reading...

Best Motorhome under £50K Auto-Trail Tribute F60 £45,845

Our best value motorhome is this offering from Autotrail. The tribute range gives you serious bang for your buck.

The Tribute F60 (pictured, above) is a proper motorhome, with everything you would expect from this established maker. Built on the new EcoBlue Ford Transit chassis, it is a sleek, low profile motorhome and comes with 130bhp engine as standard.

The F60 looks and feels like a vehicle well exceeding its price tag. This is a two berth motorhome and is a more than comfortable living space for a couple, even on a long trip.

It includes features such as underfloor heating a generous rear washroom and an ergonomically designed kitchen.

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Part two

With the UK looking for a very different style of getaway, this motorhome will be sure to tick more than a few boxes for those who are new to the motor touring world.

Best family coachbuilt

Rollerteam T-Line 743 £55,500

A fantastically innovative use of space makes the T-Line 743 (pictured, below) our choice of family motorhomes.

Mum and Dad have the privacy of a rear bedroom with a transverse island double, cleverly raised to provide storage underneath, with the remaining two berths created from an electrically powered dropdown system over the L-shaped living area.

The kitchen is large and fully equipped for family cooking with a two fridges and work surfaces on either side of the sink, while swivelling captains and first mate’s seats allow for engaging mealtimes.

Please mention Inside Flintshire or Chester magazine when responding to advertisements

Best A Class

Hymer B-Class Supreme Line 708

from £92,850

A-class motorhomes were always aimed at the seasoned adventurous couple, for cross continental mile munching in style. And the SL 708 (below) will provide everything and more!

The Supreme Line is built on the Fiat Ducato AL-KO super light chassis which creates a deeper floor in which to contain all the services and a huge garage compartment.

Lovingly crafted and upholstered in high grade fabrics and leathers, the options list seems endless. There are some pretty smart A-Classes out there, but the Supreme Line 708 will take some beating.

Best RV Stephex STX Motorhome from £550,000 Here we are at the final frontier of motorhomes, the RV, the American dream…Well, this one’s from Belgium! Stephex are leading manufacturers of equine transporters and now produce what we think is the finest RV, no horsing around – the STX Motorhome. Based on the 26 ton Mercedes Actros Gigaspace, this is a truly awesome machine.

The super yacht of motorhomes, a 5 star hotel suite on wheels.Leather upholstery, precious woods and tiled floors. Full size fitted kitchen, underfloor heating and a washing machine.

The air conditioned double bedroom has a 1.6m bed and 32” TV and there is another 40” flatscreen in the living area.

STX Motorhomes also have an onboard car garage that will happily house a Mini Cooper.

Best luxury coachbuilt Dethleffs Alpa A9820-2

from £129,000

Dethleffs had to feature in this top 10 and the Alpa A9820-2 9above) is the coach built choice for us.

Based on the Iveco Daily ladderframe chassis the A9820-2 is a big motorhome and comes in at 8.86m long making it a viable option for a full season. T he Alpa is pure luxury inside and clad in Virginia Oak. There is a huge panoramic U shaped seating/dining

area with glass fronted cabinets. And a separate shower cubicle that could be straight out of a plush hotel! The over cab sleeping quarters leave a vast amount of space downstairs for cooking, eating and relaxing.

From the outside this is also a smart looking piece of kit, especially when dressed in the optional metallic Titansilver. You will have to go a long way to find a better coachbuilt!

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It’s why it’s voted in the Top 10 places to visit in the Lonely Planet! With a unique culture, mythical heritage, a warm Welsh welcome and delicious local produce, North Wales offers some of the most stunning coastline and dramatic mountain ranges in the world.

In this feature we bring together the uniqueness of North Wales with the best visitor attractions in the area – some of which are World firsts!

Snowdonia National Park Snowdonia National Park is one of the biggest in Britain, boasting the highest peak in England and Wales.

But there’s far more to Snowdonia National Park than Mount Snowdon.

The Park covers 823 square miles; nine mountain ranges lie within its

boundaries, containing over 90 peaks and 100 lakes - plenty of space for fantastic outdoor activities for every age and ability.

With wild landscapes and villages steeped in history, Snowdonia National Park is a breath-taking destination for activity holidays, short breaks or days out with family and friends. It’s best known for hiking, but there’s plenty more to enjoy - from waterfalls, lakes and world-class mountain biking to a vintage steam railway that climbs the highest peak in Wales. Water sports and fishing are extremely popular here with plenty of lakes, rivers and coastline to enjoy!

Ffestiniog Railway The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world - being founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832. It introduced the world’s first narrow gauge steam locomotives in 1863 and four of the original locos still remain.

Over the last fifty years, the Ffestiniog Railway has become one of Wales’

top tourist attractions. Visitors to the railway can enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of Snowdonia as they pass through areas inaccessible by road and undisturbed by the sights and sounds of modern life. At Porthmadog, the line connects with the Welsh Highland Railway and trains to Beddgelert and Caernarfon.

Harlech Castle Harlech’s battlements spring out of a near-vertical cliff-face. Men of Harlech’, the nation’s unofficial anthem, loved by rugby fans and regimental bands alike, is said to describe the longest siege in British history (1461-1468) which took place here during the War of the Roses.

The structure, overseen by Master of the King’s Works, James of St George, boasts two rings of walls and towers with an immensely strong gatehouse.

When it was first built, a channel would have connected the castle and the sea.

You could have sailed a boat up to the moat. Seven hundred years later, the sea has receded and you could say the castle appears almost stranded, waiting for the tide to turn once more.

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Portmeirion Situated on a private peninsula overlooking stunning coastal scenery, this Italianate village built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis is one of Wales’ most popular destinations. Aside from iconic architecture, scenic surroundings and vast woodlands, Portmeirion is home to 2 hotels, historic cottages, a spa and award winning restaurants. Learn more about Portmeirion’s fascinating story in the visitor centre & audio visual show.

Free tours & train ride to enjoy during high season. No pets allowed (expect guide dogs)

Surf Snowdonia Adventure Parc Not content with being home to a show-stopper inland surf lagoon, Surf Snowdonia has unveiled an exciting new adventure offer and new brand for 2019: Adventure Parc Snowdonia.

From late spring / early summer, the parc’s rolling inland waves will be joined by a whole bucketload of new adventures. Get set for indoor climbing, extreme slides, artificial caving, a

pump track, bouldering course, zip line and via ferrata. Adventure Parc Snowdonia is famously home to the only guaranteed surf break in the UK. Man-made waves roll at 90-second intervals, with dedicated zones for beginner, intermediate and advanced.

Glamping pods, a bar, diner and the magnificent mountains-and-forests setting make this a wonderful place to stay over.

Lloyd George Museum He grew up in Highgate cottage in the picturesque village of Llanystumdwy.

The cottage, with its village shoemakers’ workshop, has been recreated as it would have been when he lived there between 1864-1880. In the Museum you can enjoy the film on his life in the theatre, see Lloyd George come to life through the “talking head”, and explore the unique collections including the first pension issued, a draft copy of the World War I peace treaty, costumes and much more.

There is also a Victorian classroom which takes you back to the strict lessons of the time.

Go Below Underground Adventures Test your nerve by journeying through a mountain via a series of exciting challenges on one of Go Below Underground Adventures’ 3 epic trips.

Zip Line through enormous caverns on the world’s longest and deepest underground zip ride, boat across a glistening underground lake, traverse over a giant abyss, scale a waterfall and abseil your way down to the deepest point in the UK! You also get the chance to jump off a 70ft ledge into a void on the world’s first and only underground free fall! It’s adrenaline pumping, heart thumping, pulse jumping fun!

Go Below is open all year round, whatever the weather! Customers are provided with all the essential kit including a harness, helmet and wellies before setting off.

For more information about the attractions listed, including prices and opening times, go to: www.snowdonia-attractions.com

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N a canal holiday you can experience adventure, excitement, relaxation, inspiration and so on... this is a truly amazing style of holiday on which you can wake up somewhere new each day, see new things everyday and importantly you don’t have to budget hundreds of pounds extra... it’s all part of what you will have paid for!

You may travel through scenic countryside and past quaint villages on the Llangollen Canal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site with highlights including the 126ft high Pontcysyllte Aqueduct,known as the “stream in

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Other ideas are the Caldon Canal as one of the jewels of the waterways, combined with cruising through the history of the Potteries... the Roman city of Chester is a wonderful place to visit on the way to the fascinating Canal & River Trust Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port..... the Anderton Boat Lift on the nearby Trent & Mersey Canal is perfect for a family adventure holiday, and children love it. the sky” spanning the Dee Valley. The Llangollen Canal is one of the most popular UK canal holiday destinations, with a totally rural backdrop, brought to life by the magical and spectacular

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Andersen Boats’ conveniently-located base in Middlewich, Cheshire allows a choice of interesting routes for your holiday. For your canal boat holidays you can choose totally rural routes or ones involving some very interesting towns and cities.

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You’ll have fun engaging in light repartee. Maybe you will make some colorful comments and your friends might lose themselves in laughter as you entertain them. You might even take on a comic character, complete with silly voice and exaggerated movements!

Taurus

(April 20 - May 20)

When it comes to relationships with others, be careful about insisting that everything be done your way and your way only. It could be that you have such high expectations of your partner that they will never be able to live up to your standards.

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(May 21 - June 20)

Cancer

(June 21 - July 22)

It may seem like parts of your life are changing beyond your control. More than likely, this is quite a scary thing for you since you may feel a loss of security and comfort when things suddenly slip away from your grasp. Try not to be so neurotic with important issues in your life.

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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, though you will not indulge in impulsive spending; rather, you will be taking a more measured and careful approach.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

You might have visions of grandeur regarding how you can save the world. This is extremely noble of you, but make sure that whatever you do is done one step at a time. Realise that before you save the world, you need to save yourself.

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You might hear from an old friend. If you haven’t spoken to an old school friend for a long time, you could be surprised when they call you up. Or if you haven’t spoken to your old school girlfriend/ boyfriend for a while, she might contact you out of the blue.

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Sometimes you can be a little stuffy about sticking to traditions. You like relationships to proceed in a proper way, but sometimes it’s best to break with tradition. You could be in a personal situation that requires a more creative touch.

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Here are the top-rated caravans in their class - from best small caravan to the highest-rated six-berth model. Next month we’ll give you the lowdown on the top family-sized caravans.

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Bailey Phoenix+ 420 £18,999

This might be the two-berth baby of the sevenmodel Phoenix caravan range, but it doesn’t mean it can’t pack a punch – especially if you’re after a smaller two-berth tourer with a generous washroom. It’s very keenly priced, too, as we’ve come to expect from any Bailey caravan.

2 Best Pop Top Caravan (over 1150kg) Eriba Touring Triton 430 £15,999

With its low profile when the pop-up roof is down and compact size, the Touring 60th Edition 542 is easy to tow.

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3 Best Two-Berth Caravan Coachman VIP 460 £26,705

Designed to provide the ultimate in luxury caravanning, the Coachman VIP 460 is the ideal motorhome for couples looking for fivestar accommodation on the move. It’s spacious too, with headroom to 6’5” and plenty of clever storage solutions to keep clothes, kitchen equipment and other essentials out of the way.

4 Best Caravan up to Four-Berth Adria Alpina Colorado £31,775

Alpina has always been a modern-looking tourer. The latest, streamlined look sports three large windows across the front that, at first glance, look like a single piece. Flush-fitting side windows keep up that wind-cheating appeal and there’s also an opening sunroof that follows the curve of the roofline. With the silver/grey finish to the GRP bodywork, you’re getting a very modern exterior look.

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The Buccaneer Aruba boasts all of the range’s opulent specification, creating a 6-berth family caravan par excellence!

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It happened this month ...in1964:

...in1926: The General

Pitched battles between mods and rockers took place on the south coast over Whit weekend (18 and 19 May 1964), especially at Brighton, where fights lasted two days and moved along the coast to Hastings and back.

The 1926 general strike lasted nine days, from May 4-12, 1926. It was called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British government to act to prevent wage reductions and worsening conditions for 1.2 million locked-out coal miners.

Mods and Rockers battle on Brighton beach

A small number of rockers were isolated on Brighton beach where they - despite being protected by police - were overwhelmed and assaulted by mods. Eventually calm was restored and a judge levied heavy fines, describing those arrested as “sawdust Caesars.”

Rockers generally wore protective clothing such as black leather jackets and motorcycle boots heavily influenced by Marlon Brando in The Wild One - while their favourite music was 1950s rock and roll.

The mod subculture was centred on fashion and music, and many mods rode scooters. wore suits and other cleancut outfits, and listened to 1960s music such as soul, rhythm and blues and ska.

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Strike begins

Some 1.7 million workers went out, especially in transport and heavy industry.

The government was prepared, and enlisted middle class volunteers to maintain essential services.

According to a leading TUC researcher, Walter Milne-Bailey, “There has never been a more amazing display of labour solidarity and the effect of such a demonstration must inevitably be deep and enduring.”

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The first Star

Wars movie

Created by George Lucas, the eponymous 1977 film opened in London on May 25, and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon.

The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe.

In 2020, its total value was estimated at 70 billion US dollars, and it is currently the fifthhighest-grossing media franchise of all time.

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There's so much to see and do - we don't know where to start! There's over 21,000 of the world's most exotic and endangered animals to discover in 125 acres of award-winning gardens.

Start exploring today to find out more about our wonderful wildlife and immersive habitats.

And we're not just an amazing day out. You'll see that as a wildlife charity, conservation is at the heart of everything we do, here in the zoo and around the world.

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Animal chats: These are a quieter chance to meet our Zoo Rangers and ask all of your questions about our animals. Look out for our friendly team and pop over to say hello.

Drop-in ‘Discover’ activities: How much do you know about Elephants and chillies? And have you ever heard of a Jungle Nymph? Our drop-in ‘Discover’ sessions are the perfect chance for all ages to get up-close to some amazing animals and objects and to chat to our Zoo Rangers about the latest conservation updates from the field.

Drop-in ‘Science at the Zoo’ activities: Do you know what an endocrinologist does? And have you ever helped to design a Komodo Dragon’s habitat? We have a dedicated Science team at the zoo and employ the latest research techniques to make sure that our animals are happy and healthy. Explore why science is so

important to us and get hands on with real equipment to learn just what it takes to be a Chester Zoo scientist.

Bird Feeds: The chance to get close to some of the zoo’s most beautiful feathered inhabitants whilst they have their lunch. The Zoo Rangers will be on-hand to chat and answer all your questions.

Just so you know, sometimes we might change our talks and activities because of animal needs or the weather.

All of these events are FREE to attend and we have different ones on different days, so be sure to check the schedule on our Chester Zoo app or inside the zoo. If you have any additional requirements, just speak to our Zoo Ranger team who will be happy to help.

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Meet our Animals We're a registered charity and one of the world's leading centres for conservation, working in the UK and around the world to help protect animals and plants from extinction.

We're devoted to caring for own animals too. Every effort goes into ensuring the highest standards of wellbeing and the best care is given to all our animals, from the tiny snails to the tall giraffes!

As we learn more, we can do more to Act for Wildlife and protect threatened species around the world. It’s incredibly important work. And not just because animals are lovely, but because what happens to wildlife affects everyone on Earth.

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Originating in Germany, in the Middle Ages, the Boxer was so named because of ‘boxing’ with their front paws whilst playing.

The Boxer is a result of cross-breeding between a now extinct Bullenbeissern and an English Bulldog and was first recognised as a breed in 1896 along with the establishment of The Deutsche Boxer Club.

Your guide to Boxer

Appearance

Medium-sized dogs, Boxers are strong with a large head, strong neck, prominent jaw and a slightly flattened nose. They have big dark brown eyes and large upper lips for a powerful bite.

Their short, smooth coats can be found in three colours: fawn, brindled (fawn with black stripes) and white. Tails are set high and are often docked.

Boxers don’t carry a gene for black coat colours, so purebred black Boxers don’t exist.

Things to watch out for

Unfortunately, boxers are prone to various forms of cancer, so you should look out for changes in behaviour and report them to a vet. You should also avoid

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walking a Boxer in strong sunlight which could put them at more risk of the disease.

A Boxer’s diet needs to be high in calories as they expel so much energy.

The main sources of their food should be chicken, lamb and fish.

Temperament

Boxers are incredibly energetic and require high levels of activity.

Intelligent, curious and eager to play, they are especially good to train as they are very bright and quick to learn.

Very loyal and faithful to their owners, these dogs make great companions and trustworthy guardians.

This breed gets along really well with children but can be suspicious around strangers.

If you get your boxer to socialise from an early age they should be able to get on with other dogs and pets.

Is a Boxer for me?

If you’re looking for a loyal, high-energy pet that requires little grooming, then the Boxer would be fantastic for you!

Their alertness, agility and strength makes them super guard dogs and these animals can be used as guide dogs for the blind.

They are fabulous devoted family pets as they are very friendly and will accept other pets you may have in your home.

Did you know?

Four in five white boxers are deaf?

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Up to 14 inches at the shoulder

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History

Pugs are an ancient breed of dog originating in China and were thought to have been brought to Europe as far back as the 16th Century. They first gained popularity in the UK under the reign of Queen Victoria who had an interest in the breed, as pugs were often considered a symbol of royalty.

The pug used to have a long and lean appearance, but due to breeding trends in the last century the pug as we know it today bears little resemblance to what it used to look like.

Appearance

Small but sturdy, pugs are surprisingly strong for their size. As they are such a popular breed, they have been bred to look a certain way, and can be characterised by their flat faces which places them in the brachycephalic group of dogs. Pugs have a glossy coat, are most often fawn or black in colour, and bear distinct wrinkles on their faces.

Temperament

Pugs are loyal, peaceful, playful and lovable. They are very intelligent yet stubborn; training may take some more time than other breeds, so don’t fall for those puppy dog eyes whenever food

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of the pug being overweight, so it is important to limit treats and seek advice from a vet to ensure your pug is following a diet of essential balanced nutrients.

Is a Pug the breed for me?

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Pugs are very expressive and, if welltrained and socialised, they are good around other dogs and children. Adult pugs spend most of the day sleeping, and were bred to be lap dogs, hence pugs will love unconditionally and cherish their human companionship.

Things to watch out for

Because pugs are a brachycephalic breed they often sadly have major health issues, notably respiratory issues and eye problems. If you are considering buying or adopting a pug, please ensure first that you choose one whose face is not dangerously flat, and check that they came from a responsible breeder.

Pugs are a calm, playful and loyal family dog. They do not require a lot of exercise and only need around half an hour a day, or two short walks morning and evening. They must not be walked in hot weather as pugs are vulnerable to heat due to their short nose. Pugs have a short coat but shed all year round, so you’ll need to be okay with lots of dog hair around the house.

Did you know?

Pugs are one of the gassiest breeds!

However, there are things which can help, such as holding back on human food treats and getting a slow feeder bowl to stop them eating too much too quickly.

Snorting and wheezing in pugs is very common, and while some people may think it is cute, it is a result of selective breeding and ending up with a shortened nasal passage.

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It’s worth how much?

Six of the best car boot and attic finds

Being a bargain hunter can certainly pay off. Here we take a look at the lucky so-and-sos whose thrifty finds earned them a pretty penny or two. And not forgetting the attic gems that, despite the dust, were worth a mint.

1. Fabergé egg A savvy scrap metal dealer’s £8,000 splurge (slightly more expensive than your bog standard boot sale) at a brica-brac market was worth its weight in gold, quite literally.

The extravagant Easter egg, decorated by diamonds and sapphires, was designed by Carl Fabergé in 1887 for the Russian Imperial Family and was valued at a whopping £20 million.

2. Renoir painting A bargain browser from West Virgina, bought a £5 box of junk from a flea market because she liked the look of a doll it contained.

Unknown to the buyer, she’d only gone and discovered Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s “Paysage Bords De Seine” painting from 1879 in the process.

Fast forward a valuation or two and she’d made a cool £50,000.

3. Mini Angel of the North At the Antiques Roadshow, a Gateshead Councillor took along a bronze model of Antony Gormley’s Angel of the North.

Gormley had created this mini version, which stands at 6ft-high, to persuade the council to commission the large-scale piece that cost £800,000. So no-one was anticipating that the model would fetch a wowfactor £1 million on its own.

4. Qianlong Chinese vase The vase, which had been passed down through a Chinese family since the 1800s, was actually found to be a rare piece made for the Qianlong Emperor.

It sat in a North Yorkshire home

for 45 years until discovered by an auctioneer valuing the contents of the property. And its worth? An enviable £1 million.

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5. Apollo moon landing thruster A man’s youthful outer-space obsession proved to be out of this world.

Having written more than 500 letters to NASA as a child about the Apollo Moon landings, the space agency sent him a REAL reaction control engine from one of the lunar modules, built in 1965. The aeronautical piece was valued between £5,000 and £6,000.

6. Feuilles Fougeres vase A £1 vase bought from a car boot sale in Dumfries was dumped in the attic after the plant it had been housing had died.

The owner went along to the Antiques Roadshow with vase in-hand, but didn’t expect to be told that their boot sale bargain was actually a 1929 Feuilles Fougeres piece by the renowned French designer and major Art Nouveau icon Rene Lalique.

It fetched £32,450.

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Research plants carefully

It can be tempting to go mad on discounted pieces to fulfil your budget garden ideas. But planning for the future and investing in products that will stand the test of time is actually a better use of money.

Choose plants much more carefully, doing research into each one to check size and that it matches the conditions of your garden.

Grow your own

For those really looking to save the pennies, another top tip is to get stuck in and grow products for yourself.

Of course, another way to save money in the garden is to grow most of the plants yourself from seeds or cuttings.

Coordinate with friends to do the same and between you, you’ll have a garden centre’s worth of plants to share.

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Think twice about landscaping

Always question if you really need lots of hard landscaping, as it’s often the most expensive element in a garden.’

There’s also the option to do it yourself, rather than hire a professional landscaper - as this will no doubt save money. There are lots of books, online guides or even short construction courses to help you along. Most building materials are easy to find at garden centres and builders merchants - just be prepared to get stuck in.

Recycle materials

The truth is, there may be no need to splash out on new pieces, as you might already have materials around your home and garden you can use for your garden makeover. It’s also worth buying second-hand items to keep costs down.

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Quality furniture made of metal or wood will last for many years if protected with covers in the winter months. Hard landscaping like patios and fences installed by a professional should last a decade, if not more.

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Floating farms, brain wave passwords, and coffee-powered cars are just some of the incredible inventions and innovations that will shape our future.

Every day, people around the world come up with new ways to make the future brighter.

Over the next three months, we’ll put together a list of some of the most exciting advances in future technology that will change our world.

Whether it’s improving health, solving food shortages or just making virtual reality even better, these innovative ideas are sure to amaze you.

Organisations like the Civil Aviation Authority are looking into the establishment of air corridors that might link a city centre with a local airport or distribution centre.

Drown forest fires in sound

Forest fires could one day be dealt with by drones that would direct loud noises at the trees below.

Airports for drones and flying taxis

With our congested cities in desperate need of a breather, plans for a different kind of transport hub - one for delivery drones and electric air-taxis - are becoming a reality, with the first Urban Air Port (pic, below) receiving funding from the UK government.

Since sound is made up of pressure waves, it can be used to disrupt the air surrounding a fire, essentially cutting off the supply of oxygen to the fuel. At the right frequency, the fire simply dies out.

Energy storing bricks Artificial eyes

Belgian scientists have developed an artificial iris fitted to smart contact lenses that correct a number of vision disorders. And scientists are even working on wireless brain implants that bypass the eyes altogether.

Scientists have found a way to store energy in the red bricks that are used to build houses.

Researchers have developed a method that can turn the cheap and widely available building material into “smart bricks” (pic, below) that can store energy like a battery.

Powered completely off-grid Researchers at Monash University in Australia by a hydrogen generator, the are working on trials for a system whereby idea is to remove the users wear a pair of glasses fitted with a need for as many delivery Scientists claim that walls camera. This sends data directly to the implant, vans and personal cars on made of these bricks which sits on the surface of the brain and gives our roads, replacing them could store a substantial the user a rudimentary sense of sight. with a clean alternative in the amount of energy and can form of a new type of small be recharged hundreds of aircraft, with designs being thousands of times within an hour. developed by Huyundai and Airbus, amongst others.

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