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MOTORING REVIEW

JULY

Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid (2017)

It’s such a part of the furniture that the Ford Mondeo feels like it’s been around forever, but this is a slightly different take on the standard car.

This is Ford’s first hybrid to reach Europe, and although in the US they take a large share of the market it’s a tougher sell in diesel-friendly Euro states - hence the Mondeo Hybrid is only available in saloon guise.

The Hybrid’s battery pack is actually assembled in Ford’s Rawsonville plant in Michigan.

So will I be able to spot that this Ford Mondeo is a hybrid then?

Unlikely. The Mondeo’s shape was already familiar by the time it arrived in the UK and the differences between it and the standard car are limited to some suitably eco badges – in other words leafy – and skinny wheels as standard, although you can of course bump these up via the options list.

What’s the set-up of the hybrid system?

You get an Atkinson-cycle 2.0-litre petrol unit pared to a 1.4kW battery pack mounted in the boot, feeding one electric motor to deliver drive to the front wheels while a second motor operates in regeneration mode to send energy back into the cells.

In total there’s 184bhp when both motors combine, but there’s a worryingly scant 128lb ft of torque to go with it.

As is typical of the breed, the Mondeo Hybrid uses a CVT transmission to send that power to the front wheels.

Ah. So can I expect lots of noise and not much go then?

I’m afraid so. In a steady-state cruise, which is commonplace in the US of course, the Mondeo Hybrid settles down and gets on with getting along. But on a typical UK journey which can take in a broad mix of roads and speeds it feels out of its depth.

All too frequently you end up squeezing the accelerator virtually to the floor in order to get sufficient acceleration, which negates any attempt at saving fuel.

Then there’s the unseemly cacophony that goes with it; at a cruise the Mondeo is sufficiently refined, but the groaning in between is a soul-draining experience.

It’s not a great deal better when you try to stop either.

The brakes are irritatingly hard to modulate as the system switches between pure regenerative braking and the discs doing their bit, leaving you jerking to a halt or dancing on the pedal in order to smooth out your stops.

Are there any good Mondeo bits left?

The chassis hasn’t been spoiled by the weight increase and retains the strong mix of a composed ride and assured handling that mark out all Mondeos, even if the steering feels a little odd - thanks to a self-centring action bordering on the political.

If you can ignore the powertrain’s resolutely fuel-saving approach there’s a little fun to be had on a B-road, just don’t expect to make up any time...

What about inside the Ford Mondeo Hybrid's cabin?

It’s perfectly acceptable in here but likely to cause the occasional grumble rather than peace and tranquillity.

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Verdict The Ford Mondeo Hybrid is an interesting prospect on paper, but it sadly has too many shortcomings in Europe to let us recommend it.

The Hybrid gets its own ‘Smartgauge’ interface to help you drive better and improve your economy, but the best way to do that would be buy the Ford Mondeo 1.5 TDCi for five grand less.

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WHAT’S ON IN & AROUND FLINTSHIRE THIS JULY / AUGUST 2017 Clwyd Annual Classic Car Show Date: Sunday 9th July Clwyd Practical Classics are holding their 27th annual Classic Car Show on the 9th July 2017 at Barlow’s Caravan Park please come along and support us for our annual fundraising for charity, this years charity is Prostate Cymru. Over400 vehicles on display, small fun fair, great food stalls and other stalls. £4 admission children under 14 free. www.clwydpracticalclassics.co.uk. Since we started this show we have raised £69,000 for local charity’s so come along and have a great day out.

North Wales Blues & Soul Festival Mold Date: 4-6th August Coming in August 2017!

Another three days of fantastic blues and soul music. An incredible line up of the best in blues and soul. Set right in the heart of Mold. Previous years have featured acts such as: Doug MacLeod, Aynsley Lister, Laurence Jones, Connie Lush, King King, David Sinclair 4, The Foundations, Liam Ward Band, Alex McKown, Tom Attach & The Bad Man Clan, Midnite Johnny, Rebecca Downes Band, Born Healer, The Brothers Groove, Matt Wolff Band, Rita Payne, Babajack and many more!

For ticket info visit www.nwbluesandsoul.co.uk/

Mold Carnaval Sunday 9th July 10.30 am to 5.00 pm Mold High Street, Daniel Owen Precinct & Square and Kendricks Field (off Ruthin Road) The annual carnival will once again take place in July and will be on the High Street, Daniel Owen Square and Kendricks Field. As part of Mold Carnival, Mold’s Got Talent auditions will take place in June with the final taking place on Carnival Day. The annual Mascot race with competitors from businesses and organisations will battle it out in a fun-filled, some may say chaotic mascot race which proved to be most popular with the crowds. Further information can be found :- www.facebook.com/MoldCarnival www.twitter.com/moldcarnival www.moldcarnival.co.uk

Educate, Empower & Enable Women Date: 12th July 7-9pm Educate, Empower and Enable women and girls Be part of a new Soroptimist club in Deeside Meetings 2nd Wednesday in the month Next meeting: Wednesday 12th July 7-9pm Connah’s Quay Council Offices, Fron Road, CH5 4PJ Guest speaker on international children’s charity Mary’s Meals For further information: www.sigbi.org/cheshire email sorops.deeside@ btinternet.com or text / phone

B-Fest Wales Date: July 16th 12-7pm Holywell Football Club

B-Fest are excited to host their 4th festival on Sunday July 16th, 12-7 pm We pride ourselves on our family friendly approach with plenty of entertainment for all ages, food, refreshments (bar), lots of talent and FUN! Every year we dedicate the festival to different charities, this years are St Kentigerns Hospice and Sads U.K. Information on our chosen charities will be on our website bfestwales.co.uk/home Ticket information - www.eventbrite.co.uk

Summer Fayre Thursday 13th July St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Summer fayre Thursday 13th July 2017 2.30pm onwards.

Raffles, stalls, childrens games, competitions and lots more. for more details email stmarysflintpta@gmail.

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Holiday Review JULY Beautiful Welsh Beaches

by Jane Dunford

In a land steeped in mystery, magic and mythology, far beyond the prying eyes of modern times, at the edge of the Pembrokeshire, lies the small harbour village of Solvach, or Solva in English, the setting for the remake of the 2015 film version of Under Milk Wood.

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Doubles from £150 B&B Tim Rees is based in Solva and is founder of the Unearthed Festival Solva, Pembrokeshire

Some say it was an old pirates’ harbour, as from the sea you could easily miss it. Some say it still is. The modern day characters of Solva are no less intriguing than their predecessors – and there’s still a true sense of community here.

Solva was built along a river valley bottom, a collection of old fishermen’s cottages. The countryside is farmers’ territory – think big hedges and slow roads. Visitors will find kids on the quay crabbing and jumping off the slip into the sea, just as they’ve done for generations.

Totem-like cliffs frame the harbour, and the view out to the bay. My top tip is to walk the coast path south towards Newgale, passing hidden bays, beaches and coves. And perhaps drop a few mackerel feathers and cook up some fish on the beach under the super-clear Pembrokeshire skies.

One wistful walk is from Solva Woollen Mill (the oldest of its kind in the county – I still use their woollen blankets that were made in the 1970s!) to the harbour a mile away. The river meanders peacefully past sheep and the odd alpaca, a hidden gudel (a passageway to the river where folk would have done their washing), a number of pubs, such as The Ship and Harbour Inn; art galleries such as Raul Speaks; and a cafe, Thirty Five.

From the harbour take a 10-minute walk over the headland of the Gribin to Gwaden cove.

The village of Solva

Llangrannog, Ceredigion The journey from the main road to the west Wales village of Llangrannog will be familiar to any regular visitor of Welsh coastal settlements. It is much longer than anticipated and follows a narrow, occasionally tortuously winding road down towards the sea. The passing places are few and cut from the hedgerow long before the prevalence of SUVs. After a few miles the village becomes visible and a lightly developed field of grass and gravel advertises itself as a free car park.

A short walk downhill past the chapel, church and rows of former fishermen’s cottages brings you to the centre of Llangrannog. These modest houses built into the hillside are a reminder of the village’s former life as a port, and contribute to the enduring atmosphere of thrift and resilience.

The seafront is little more than a dozen buildings, including the Pentre Arms pub, popular in the winter for watching rugby. Then there’s the Beach Hut, an excellent fish and chip shop and cafe, and the Patio,

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which serves homemade ice-cream. Pubs, fish and chips and ice-cream – the British seaside thrives within this drowsy bay. The sea is often lively enough to attract surfers. During high season the very top of the beach is a coveted position, as the tide comes in with such rapidity that to settle nearer the shore is to risk having to move one’s belongings at high speed. At low tide the beach expands significantly to reveal caves and dramatic rock formations that frame the view and add to the sense of quiet, modest timelessness. The coastal path runs along the hills either side of the village. A short but invigorating trek heading north along the path from Llangrannog brings you to a sandy spot known locally as the Secret Beach. It is only accessible during low tide and you are unlikely to be given directions. Tourism is now more valuable to the Welsh economy than agriculture and the authorities have spent a lot on promoting the country’s coastline. When I was last at Llangrannog, a smartish couple were practising yoga on the beach; it was a sight that no longer seemed incongruous. The village’s greatest charm remains its unaffectedness.

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Fox & Grapes Hawarden

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This month took us to The Fox and Grapes in the picturesque

so of course Reg had to take up the offer of an 8oz Rib eye steak

village of Hawarden. The fox and Grapes is the oldest pub in the

and a glass of wine for £14.95 it would be rude not to! The steak

village dating back 400 years and it has retained bags of charm and

was char grilled to perfection and was accompanied with chunky

rustic character. It has a beer garden to the back which is perfect

hand cut chips, mushrooms, tomatoes and watercress.

for alfresco dining or just sampling the impressively stocked bar

I had opted for something lighter and chosen the Pan fried fillet of

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hake this had a sesame seed & chilli crumb, and was served with

and over 20 different gins. They have been awarded ‘Cask Marque’

a warm vegetable and crispy noodle salad with a soya, chilli &

accreditation for their hand pull draught ales. Also they have

ginger dressing. The hake was delicious it was light and delicate

teamed up with Jeremy Platt the well known wine sommelier from

and the vegetables and dressing paired with it perfectly.

Ffarm Vintners of Llandudno, to bring a brand-new selection

The desserts all sounded delightful but Reg plumped for Banof-

of different wines from around the world.

fee cheesecake with toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream and I chose

As the beer garden was bursting with people enjoying evening

my favourite Homemade summer berry pavlova with mounds of

drinks we agreed we would sit inside, we were pleased when

berry fruits, homemade meringue and heaps of clotted cream, we

shown to our table that it was just as charming on the interior. It has

were both extremely quiet when eating our desserts which I think

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The Fox and grapes prides itself on excellent food quality by

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We were equally impressed with the menu and I could have easily

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Kittens Bringing A Kitten Home When you welcome your inquisitive new kitten into your home, she’ll probably take a little time to get used to her new surroundings. It’s best to let your kitten explore, and discover things in her own time.

Even so, there are still plenty of things you can do to help your kitten settle in.

Which room?

Decide which room your kitten will live in for the first few days. Make sure the room has a door or some other way of shielding your kitten from the hustle and bustle of daily life, including children and other pets.

High places and hiding spots In the wild, your kitten’s big cat cousins like to patrol their territory from a high vantage point. This keeps them out of the way of predators, and helps them spot potential prey without being seen. If possible, choose a room where your new feline friend can hide easily, and where she can get up high. By encouraging your kitten to recreate this kind of natural behaviour, you’ll help her settle in more easily.

Litter tray Cats naturally choose a quiet, secluded place to go to the toilet. So it’s a good idea to place your kitten’s litter tray in a corner opposite the door. Don't forget to have tray liners and a scoop ready, and remember to clean out the tray regularly. Cats like to keep themselves clean, and if the tray is dirty your kitten will probably choose to go somewhere else!

Food and water bowls In the wild, big cats never eat in the same place as they go to the toilet. So it makes sense to position your kitten’s food and water bowl as far away from the litter tray as possible. Your cute little kitten will also thank you for using shallow bowls, because the low sides won’t bang her sensitive whiskers.

Cat basket Cat baskets should be comfortable, warm and easy to clean. If you do provide one for you kitten, however, don't be surprised if she makes her own choice about where to sleep. That independent nature is just one of the many things you'll grow to love about your new feline friend!

Cat carrier You'll need a cat carrier not only for your kitten’s first journey home, but also for later trips, such as to the vet or cattery. There's a wide range of different types available, so pick the one that you and your kitten are happiest with.

Scratching posts Scratching is a natural behaviour. It keeps a cat’s claws in good hunting condition, and also creates both scent and visual signals designed to mark territory. Give your kitten a scratching post, and watch her exercise her instincts just as nature intended!

Other useful things • Grooming equipment suitable for your breed • Cat flap • Fast-release collar, lead, name tag and bell • Toys Settling in When you first bring your kitten home, keep the house as quiet as possible, and don't be surprised if she starts out a bit timid. Show your kitten where her room is, and let her explore by herself. Leave a door slightly ajar so your kitten can come and go as she pleases. Your new arrival will soon let you know when she’s ready to explore a little further.

Finally, remember not to let your kitten outside until she’s been vaccinated. Even after she’s had her jabs, it's best to keep your kitten indoors for the first two or three weeks.

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Keep your home healthy by cutting down on allergens There’s plenty to consider when smartening up your home, such as budget, style and the different tastes of family members. However, one of the other important factors to consider is whether or not your home is healthy.

Breathe easy at home For people who suffer from allergies, ranging from hayfever and asthma to eczema, it’s vital that thought is put into the products they buy and use in their home. In fact. even if you don’t have a family member with allergies, reducing allergens should be considered as guests to your home may be affected.

Find out what you can do in your home Use paint that is VOC- and formaldehyde-free when decorating, and opt for cleaning products that been approved by Allergy UK. Get an air purifier to help filter out airborne allergens, such as house dust mites, cats and dogs, pollen and mould, as well as smoke and bacteria, which are common irritants.

Visit the Allergy UK website for a list of products, ranging from air purifiers to steam cleaners, that are endorsed by the charity.

In the bedroom Dust-mites thrive in nice, warm houses with carpets and soft furnishings. They particularly like mattresses, which provide a ready supply of human skin scales and become moist and encrusted with mould, just what a dust-mite likes to eat. Look out for hypoallergenic pillows if you want a great night’s sleep.

There are between two to three million mites in the average mattress and their allergen-laden droppings are a trigger for conditions such as asthma, rhinitis and eczema.

A child who sleeps in a lower bunk bed is effectively the filling in a dust-mite sandwich. To minimise the mites wash bedding regularly and use a protective cover on mattresses.

On the floor Remove carpeting and use hardwood or linoleum flooring or washable rugs. If that isn’t an option, use low-pile instead of high-pile carpeting and hoover regulary (once a week) with a cleaner that has a small-particle or high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Don’t forget to shampoo the carpet frequently, especially if you have pets.

In the kitchen Build wall cupboards to the ceiling to avoid dust being collected in hard to reach places. Wipe down kitchen cabinets every 2/3 months and choose easy to wipe fronts for your cupboards.

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JULY FILM REVIEW Dunkirk 400,000 Allied soldiers were trapped on the beach at ‘Dunkirk’, surrounded by the German army in the early days of the Second World War. And they needed to be evacuated.

France had been overrun, and the Allied army had been defeated and trapped. In a desperate effort to save the troops, more than 800 boats – from military ships to tiny civilian fishing boats – came to help with the evacuation that would become known as the Miracle of Dunkirk.

Christopher Nolan brings his vision to ‘Dunkirk’, one of the defining events of the 20th Century, starring Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh and Mark Rylance.

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With UFO sightings and mild peril on the increase, Fireman Sam sets off to find out what’s behind all this sudden alien activity. But when a big stunt by Buck Douglas goes awry and causes a forest fire, the team have to work together to get everyone to safety and Fireman Sam becomes even more determined to get to the bottom of the mysterious events.

Will the town of Pontypandy descend into chaos? What is Buck Douglas up to? And will Fireman Sam discover what’s behind the unusual goings-on? The truth is definitely out there.

Released on 16/06/17 | Genre - Animated Cast members David Tennant, David Carling, Su Douglas Running time 63 minutes | Directed by Gary Andrews

Cars 3 The turbo-charged franchise returns for ‘Cars 3’, which follows the legendary Lightning McQueen on his greatest challenge yet as he’s blindsided by a new generation of elite racers.

Pushed out of the sport he loves and damaged in a race, he has to accept that he simply isn’t as fast as his new competitors. But that doesn’t mean he can’t find another way to beat them and once again prove he’s the greatest in the world!

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Button Flower Arrangement For the button collector, there are never enough ways to show off the button collection. This is a particularly cute and interesting way to share your favorite buttons with everyone else as a decoration, or even as a gift.

Materials: Favorite buttons in varying sizes, colors of choice Thin wire and pliers; choose wire color to suit Terracotta plant container, small or any other cute small container such as a vase, silver or ceramic sugar bowl, etc.

Florist's foam and dried moss or similar to cover over it Scissors or wire cutters (only use scissors you don't mind blunting, as the wire will do this) 4. Measure enough of the wire length that you wrapped the wire around to create a stem. Cut at the end to form the stem. The button flower will be sitting pretty at one end, the other end ready to be inserted into the arrangement.

5. Repeat for more flowers on stems. Vary the stem lengths to make the end result reflect a real bunch of flowers in a container.

1. Assemble the supplies needed. These are listed below. In particular, you will need to match three buttons in descending size to make each button flower. Choose buttons according to their interest and colors. You may wish to color theme them, or make a more eclectic arrangement.

2. Make the flowers first. Assemble three buttons on top of each other. They should be in descending order, with the largest at the base and the smallest on top.

3. Loop the wire up through one side set of aligned holes, then bring it down the other side (only two sets of holes is needed). Loop the wire up through one side set of aligned holes, then bring it down the other side (only two sets of holes is needed). Pull the loop firmly into place to draw together the three buttons and wrap the wire neatly in place underneath the large button, around the wire length. Use pliers to help you wind it, if needed.

6. Create the container for the flowers. Cut down the florist's foam to size and insert into the container.

Cover the foam with dried moss or other floral cover to prettify it.

7. Arrange the button flowers in the container. Simply insert the wire stem end into the florist's foam in different places. Rearrange until you're happy with the final look.

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2. As well as sticking to a color theme, mixing complementary colors or patterns together can be very effective too. Indulge lots of creative thought in this part of the assembly, as the end result depends on good visual planning.

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This time of year there are festivals happening all over the country,for this summer's new look re-create the smokey eye effect with a bit of a twist!

To achieve the maximum effect apply a primer under your foundation to the eye lids and up to the brow bone not forgetting underneath the eye, this will give your eye makeup staying power to last all day.

Apply a deep summer colour shadow to the whole of the lid ie, fuchsia pink, duck egg blue or emerald green, next take a either a dark charcoal grey soft pencil liner or even more dramatic, black liner and apply it generously to the upper and lower lash lines.

Next take a smudger sponge or damp cotton tip and smudge the lines until you begin to see a smoky effect.

Apply once again the summer colour of choice to both inner and outer corners for a qwerky finish.

Using a blending brush slowly fuse the both colours together and blend it up towards the brow bone.

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July Summer is progressing This is often one of the hottest months of the year and a great time to sit out and enjoy your garden. Keep plants looking good by regularly dead-heading, and you'll enjoy a longer display of blooms. Make sure you keep new plants well watered, using grey water where possible, and hoe off weeds, which thrive in the sunshine.

Flowers Autumn-flowering bulbs, such as autumn crocuses, Colchicum, Sternbergia, Amaryllis and Nerine, can be planted now.

Cutting back, pruning and dividing Cutting back plants in baskets followed by feeding can encourage new growth and help revive tired displays.

Cut back delphiniums and geraniums after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second flowering period. Feed after cutting them back.

Deadhead flower borders regularly to prolong flowering. Disbud and dead-head dahlias if growing for large blooms. Leave roses that produce attractive hips.

Divide clumps of bearded iris.

Plants with a carpet-like growth habit, e.g. some alpines, can become patchy, with central areas dying off. These patches can be in-filled with gritty compost, to encourage re-growth.

Propagation Take cuttings of patio and container plants ready for next year.

Pinks and carnations that have become leggy, can be propagated by layering or by cuttings. Propagation can improve the appearance of untidy clumps.

Feed your lawn For many of us the lawn is the centrepiece to the garden that sets off everything else. As long as there is no drought, it's worth feeding the lawn regularly.

Discover our Best Buy lawn feeds. During dry weather, raise the blades on your lawn mower to allow the grass to grow a little bit longer. This will keep it greener and help it retain moisture. Don't panic if your grass does turn brown as it will soon green up again when the rain returns.

Keep your pond in top condition Ponds and other water features also need some care in July and August to keep them healthy and looking good. Remove blanket weed with a net or rake to let oxygen into your pond. Top up water levels. Water can evaporate rapidly from water features and ponds in the height of summer, so top them up if the water level drops significantly. Rainwater from a water butt is best – chemicals in tap water can affect the nutrient balance in the pond.

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Pest and disease watch Inspect lilies for the scarlet lily beetle whose larvae can strip plants in days. Vine weevils can also be a problem at this time of year.

Small holes and tears in new foliage of ornamentals such as Caryopteris, Fuchsia and Dahlia are most likely caused by capsid bug damage.

Watch out for aphids (greeenfly and blackfly) on stems and leaves of young shoots.

Sudden collapse of apparently healthy clematis, especially the large-flowered cultivars, could indicate clematis wilt.

In dry weather powdery mildew can play havoc with plants such as clematis, roses and Lonicera.

Look out for and treat black spot on roses and scab on Pyracantha.

General maintenance Prop up tall perennials such as lupins, delphiniums and gladioli if staking was neglected earlier in the season. Liquid feed containerised plants and keep well watered in dry spells.

Some late-flowering border perennials may benefit from a quick-acting feed before they come into bloom, especially if the soil is not very fertile.

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Quality leather and fabric sofas in stock | Half-price rug with any purchase made in July *half-price rug to be chosen from stock

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Has Your Double Glazing Steamed Up? advertorial

Established for over a decade Cloudy2Clear windows have become a leading company for glass replacement. Issues with double glazing can often be gradual and may only be noticed during a clear sunny day or during the winter. A failed glass unit may no longer provide you with the protection you need or be energy efficient. Why not spend a few minutes checking your home to see if you have any failed double glazing? If you act now you can avoid these problems.

Now, you may think you need to replace the

whole window including the frames and all the hardware, however Cloudy2Clear have come up with a simple and cost saving solution‌ Just replace the glass!!

If you see condensation in your windows just visit our website or give us a call on 0800 61 21 118.

We will send out our highly experienced engineers for a free no obligation quote. A Cloudy2Clear quote takes on average no longer than 20 minutes. Once the quote is completed, we will sit down with you and explain the problem and tell you how we can fix it.

With years of experience

Cloudy2Clear have a wealth of knowledge and are recognised as a Which Trusted Trader, plus our work is backed by an industry leading 25 year guarantee. Cloudy2Clear also replace faulty locks handles and hinges on all windows and doors.

Your friendly local Cloudy2Clear specialist is Alan Ball and he services the Connahs Quay, Flint, Ewloe, Buckley, Queensferry, Aston & Hawarden areas.

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