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Welcome to our 3rd issue of inside Flintshire villages magazine. We would like to thank you all for the great support and comments we’ve received about this publication so far and to prove how popular it is, we’ve add another four pages this month.

Please keep supporting the local businesses within so we can continue to grow into new areas.

So what do we have install for this months issue?

The very popular Denbigh & Flint show is back and we’ve once again teamed up with them to give our readers a chance to win a family pass. See pages 16-17 for more details. Looking for ideas on how to entertain the kids during the Summer holidays? take a look at our thoughts on Britain’s best theme parks on pages 20-21. Talking of entertaining the children, have you visited Greenfield Valley? if not its a great fun filled day out, see page 19. So much more going on inside so sit back, relax and have a good look through.

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6 Atkinson Action Horses have spent the past twenty years training horses and riders for Film & TV.

The Denbigh and Flint Show site sits in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Clwyd, Denbighshire, North Wales.

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During its many years, the Show has traveled all over the Counties of Flintshire – which included Wrexham – and Denbighshire, settling for a long period on the edge of Rhyl. After many years of consideration, the move to the existing site at the Green, Denbigh took place in 1990 with agreement from Mr EMW Griffith to use part of the Ty Newydd Estate.

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its many members and supporters. These include such things as dinners, lunches, whist drives, horse rides, fashion shows, and for those who like a flutter, a 100 Club with twice yearly draws for its members.

If you would like to become involved with the Show or its other events, please contact us at the office.

Since that first year, several changes have taken place to the layout of the site under the watchful eye of the respective Honourary Show yard Directors and their teams. By today, this has evolved into the easy to follow site that we see each year at the Show. As well as this major one day event, the Society runs numerous other social and fundraising gatherings throughout the year for

With recent credits from Poldark, Victoria, Peaky Blinders, The Living and the Dead & Hippopotamus – it is guaranteed this elite force has at some point invaded your TV screen!

SHUTTLE BUS!

Now for 2019 it is time to saddle up, strap in and hold on tight - as this fearless team of stunt riders are taking their unique display on a tour all around the UK – so make sure you don’t miss out when Atkinson Action Horses stampede their way to Denbigh & Flint Show – Thursday 15th August.

LEAVING LENTON POOL, DENBIGH FROM 9AM -11AM VERY 30 MINS & 2PM - 6PM.

Get ready for an astounding display of tricks and stunts normally reserved for only TV and the Big Screen. All in front of your very eyes. Tricks/stunts include: Roman Riding, Drags, Falls, Pick Ups, Flips, Horses Rearing and Laying Down.

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Be prepared for your heart to be in your mouth as you watch the riders demonstrate astounding acrobatics.

The Show also includes a short but stunning section dedicated to the art of Liberty – displaying the seamless harmony between the horses and their on screen trainers.

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Thailand, Bali or Orlando

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How are exotic holidays cheaper than short-haul trips?

f you haven’t yet booked your family’s summer holiday, it’s not too late. But here’s a surprise: a family holiday to Orlando, Thailand or Bali costs less than a trip with the kids to Menorca or Ibiza, new research has shown.

“People may think that their holiday budget can only stretch to the Mediterranean, and that they can’t afford long-haul, and that holidays are going to be more expensive this year due to volatile exchange rates,” explains Emma Coulthurst, a travel expert for TravelSupermarket.

When taking into account flights, hotels of a similar standard, car hire and meals out, these three popular longhaul destinations are all cheaper than the two Balearic islands, according to the price comparison website TravelSupermarket.

“But the reality is holiday package prices are lower this year in some locations and there are some real bargains to be grabbed, which provide the opportunity to experience longhaul travel for considerably less than you might imagine.”

A family of four will save around £800 by opting for Phuket rather than Menorca - or £1,240 if they pick Florida over Ibiza.

Bali and Orlando, in particular, have shown the biggest year-on-year price drops, according to TravelSupermarket, with holidays, on average, 16 per cent cheaper to Bali, and 11 per cent cheaper to Orlando, than they were in 2016.

Adding to the affordability of destinations like Thailand and Bali is the far lower cost of living. While the research compared the cost of a three-course meal, you can find far cheaper options - like lunch for £1.50 - in Thailand and Bali than you will in Europe.

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Some of the best deals are to be found from airports outside the capital. A typical holiday to Orlando, for example, flying from Manchester Airport, costs £276 - or 13 per cent - less than a similar trip to Ibiza. Travelsupermarket uncovered an August 15 departure for £574 per person, staying for a fortnight in a three-star hotel. A similar break to Ibiza, leaving on the same day, for the length of time, and also in a three-star hotel, costs £776 per person.

Thailand is also a good value option.

Fly from Manchester to Phuket on August 14, for example, for a fortnight, with bed and breakfast in a four-star hotel, and you’ll pay just £723 per person. If you wish to visit Menorca for two weeks, flying from the same airport on the same day, and in a similar hotel, the cheapest price available is £958 per person, 25 per cent more.

“These long-haul bargains also apply for couples”, notes Ms Coulthurst.

“Normally, we’d say to avoid the school holiday dates if you haven’t got children and are going short-haul.

However, the cheapest time to go long haul to many destinations, including Thailand and Bali, is May to August.”

Is there a catch?

Summer is the Med’s season to shine, and the Balearics tend to score daily highs of 29C, with 11 hours of sun, and a low chance of rainfall. Bali’s weather report tells a nearly identical story; August is one of the best months to visit Indonesia, as it is the peak of the dry season.

Phuket is more of a mixed bag in August: expect brief, heavy showers in the mornings, with temperatures around 31C. But this is a relatively

empty time of year for the island, so you’ll enjoy space on the beach - and good-value dining.

Orlando will be steamier: in July and August, temperatures can top 33C, and some rainfall is likely. However, for families keen on child-focused activities, it’s hard to rival Orlando’s theme parks.

Perhaps the biggest catch is the flight time. While you’ll reach Ibiza or Menorca in two-and-a-half hours, you’ll need nine hours to get to Orlando and 12 hours to fly to Phuket. Flights from London to Bali will include nearly 17 hours in the air - and it won’t be direct.

So it seems that British holidaymakers are missing a trick “We see most search for the Canaries, Majorca, the Algarve and the Balearics and Spanish mainland for the summer,” says Ms Coulthurst. “However, it is definitely worth comparing and contrasting what you can get in long-haul destinations and short haul destinations for the same dates, to ensure you get the most value from your holiday money and choose the best holiday for you”.

Although the pound’s value against the dollar has fallen since the Brexit referendum, eating out, as well as car hire and petrol, remain good value in Florida, Ms Coulthurst adds.

The cost of a family holiday*

Bali

● Thailand ● Florida ● Bali ● Menorca ● Ibiza Flights and accommodation per person 3-star room or self-catering for family of four for two weeks, from a London airport

● £527 ● £625 ● £704 ● £714 ● £740 14 day’s car hire Standard car type

● £261 ● £305 ● £459 ● £928 ● £628 Eating out 3-course meal, mid-range restaurant

● £7 ● £7 ● £15 ● £24 ● £24 Orlando

*Departing Wednesay, August 16.

All prices sourced via TravelSupermarket.com

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The South

(featuring former members of The Beautiful South)

at Chester - Live Rooms Friday July 19, 2019

K-Fest Festival 2019

at Rhyl - Events Arena - Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August 2019 K1 - Friday August 2 Tribute acts to include: Robbie Williams, Spice Girls, Ed Sheeran, Little Mix, Tom Jones, Whitney Houston, Pink and Amy Winehouse.

The day will also include an all-day kids disco and local talent and children’s entertainers such as Peppa Pig and Mr Tumble…

Special guests include acts such as Spencer Wilding, know for his appearances in films; Darth Vadar in Rogue One, Game of Thrones, Guardians of the Galaxy, Harry Potter and Victor Frankenstein to name a few.

K1 is the perfect day for you and your family. If you are struggling for things to do with the children then this is the ideal day with

a variety of activities and live entertainment to keep all ages

entertained.

K2 - Saturday August 3 Dance Music Festival will include House / Techno / Acid Techno / Tech Techno / Trance / Electronic music with over 30 artists from all over the world on 3 stages performing some of the hottest DJ sets North Wales has ever seen!

Main acts include (All Original Artists): Judge Jules, Weiss, Prok&Fitch, Anton Powers, OC & Verde, Danny Ramping, Seb Fontaine, Offaiah, Robin S, Kusp, Jay Robinson & Rudosa.

K2 is an adult only dance event bringing some of the world’s best DJ’s and dance acts to North Wales.

K3 - Sunday August 4 Indie & Brit Pop Music Festival will include legends of the scene with over 30 Live artists / bands performing over 3 stages bringing a well overdue feast of live music to ‘Sunny Rhyl’ on the North Wales Riviera.

Main acts include (All Original Artists): Lightning Seeds, Space, The Farm, Tea Street Band, Clint Boon – DJ Set, DDE’s, James Atkin from EMF, Space Monkeys, Craig Charles – DJ Set (Funk & Soul), Dance Arena – 30 Years of Rave.

Stu Allan, Slipmatt, Mark XTC, Andy Wright, DJ Kuta and Daniel Fulham.

K3 is available to a 14+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult 21+).

With 3 stages in and around the purpose built events arena each day, this is set to be one of the biggest events to ever hit North Wales. A festival not to be missed!

To be in with a chance of winning the tickets, just answer the following question:

“How many years has it been since the Beautiful South released ‘Song For Whoever?”

To celebrate their 10th anniversary and 30 years since The Beautiful South released ‘Song For Whoever’, The South are back this Summer, with a 2019 UK Tour playing shows up and down the whole of the UK. The South are an impressive ninepiece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz

Birtles. Since Dave Hemingway, the original singer, left the group, Gaz has moved across to front the band with Alison and taken on vocal duties. They play the songs made famous by The Beautiful South and bring back the full flavour and arrangements with this exciting live band.

After a successful year of touring the theatres and festivals of the UK up and down the country, The South are keeping alive all those

timeless songs - A Little Time (the number one single), Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good as Gold, Don’t Marry Her plus many more singles and album tracks as well as a few choice South originals. All performed again live, these songs span an impressive 20 year career starting way back in 1989!

Come on! Let’s Carry On… Regardless!

Friday July 19, 2019; Chester - Live Rooms; Box Office No: 08712 200260; Tickets: £24.20; Doors: 7.00pm; Website: www.seetickets.com/event/the-south/the-live-rooms/1367134

WIN a family ticket for the

DENBIGH & FLINT SHOW

To win the tickets, just answer the following question:

“Which character did Spencer Wilding play in the Star Wars movie Rogue One?”

For further information, check out the following links:

Website: www.k-fest.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/kfestpromotions Twitter: twitter.com/kfestp Instagram: www.instagram.com/kfestpromotions

To enter our competitions please send your full name, address and contact details to reg@insideflintshiremagazine.co.uk (Closing date Friday July 12)

To win the family ticket, answer the following question:

“How many years (including this year’s event) has the Denbigh & Flint show been going?”

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rom Alton Towers to Legoland, this is our guide to the best British theme parks, highlighting the best roller coasters, character-led attractions and animal safaris.

Alton Towers Surrounded by 800 acres of grounds, Alton Towers was once the Staffordshire seat of the Earl of Shrewsbury. Today, the ruined neoGothic mansion is at the centre of the Alton Towers Resort, with four hotels and a water park as well as the famous rollercoasters. Ample rides make this a thrill-seekers dream. A new CBeebies themed hotel coming this summer will broaden the site’s appeal to an even younger audience.

engine, gained a new ride in 2017 with James and the Red Balloon taking the total to over 25.

It also has Europe’s biggest Thomas shop, so leave your credit card at home. Besides the train rides on offer here, Sodor classic car rides and appearances from the Fat Controller himself (among many other attractions) super-fans can now stay in Thomas and Friends-themed family hotel rooms too.

Elsewhere, the family-owned park retains a more traditional day-out feel with a clutch of thrill rides joined by a more sedate zoo, including a monkey walk and a group of photogenic meerkats.

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Chessington World of Adventures

The Staffordshire theme park includes rides for all ages but stands out for having hit on a winning formula for young families with its expanding Thomas Land section. This part of the park, dedicated to the beloved tank

Chessington is overshadowed by Thorpe Park and Alton Towers in terms of big rides, but this attractions park in Surrey has injected novelty this year with the launch of its exclusive Gruffalo River Ride Adventure,

cementing its status as a familyfriendly destination. Bringing to life the popular Julia Donaldson tale, this immersive recreation of the mouse’s journey through the deep dark wood adds some storybook magic to the more standard theme park offerings found here. The park’s zoo and Sea Life centre provide added family value, with animal-based attractions including monkey walk-throughs and the Zufari safari experience.

Legoland Windsor If you’re looking for stomach-in-themouth rollercoasters, Legoland is not for you. This is the entry-level theme park for families with kids below the age of 12, with bucket-loads to keep toddlers happy.

Now in its third decade and set in lovely grounds, the theme park (on the former site of Windsor Safari Park) still has some of the charm of the original Danish parent park, with plenty of giraffes, crocodiles and pirates made out of Lego bricks scattered among the rides.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park Pleasurewood Hills theme park, set in 50 acres of coastal parkland near Great Yarmouth, offers eight “thrill” rides (including the stomach-churning Wipeout rollercoaster), daily sea lion and parrot shows and a good selection of “family” and “kiddie” rides. It has attractions to suit younger and older visitors - and it is cheaper than some other theme parks, even if you do not buy tickets online in advance.

Crealy Adventure Park, Devon Devon’s Crealy bills itself as the “south west’s number one family day out”, and with more than 60 rides and attractions set amongst picture-perfect English countryside, it’s a strong contender.

The park has water rides, traditional fairground style attractions such as a carousel and swing rides, an animal barn and numerous play areas (indoor and outdoor). There’s something to keep most children entertained.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool Pleasure Beach resembles Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound: roller coasters shooting off, screams, music and the fizzing of drinks - but it all coalesces into an intoxicating mix of unashamed joy.

The park has been on Blackpool’s south shore since the 1890s and now has 125 rides and attractions, a dozen coasters (six of them wooden, topping anywhere else in Britain).

Wicksteed Park It may have been eclipsed in recent years by bigger and brasher contemporaries, but Wicksteed Park’s 47 acres of pretty open parkland, central lake, woodland path and relaxed pace offer a whole new generation of families the chance to make new memories without the pressure of an overly commercialised culture.

Charmingly, many of the rides - from the go karts and bumper cars to crazy golf, Clip n Climb and zip wire - involve

Mercedes-Benz V-class Marco Polo: Hotel-like Merc comfort

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ntil 2017 Volkswagen had the OEM glampervan market all to itself in the UK with its long-running California, but that year saw Mercedes-Benz finally come around to offering its V-Class Marco Polo to wellheeled outdoorsy types.

Since then, the allure of the three-pointed star has ensured a small-but-lucrative trickle of customers has plumped for one Merc’s compact motorhomes, with its appeal broadened further by the arrival of the less-costly Horizon version, without fitted kitchen and other niceties.

Design The Marco Polo has undergone one of the mildest facelifts in automotive history - think of it more as though it’s been using anti-wrinkle cream rather than going under the surgeon’s knife.

There are differences, though, but admittedly they’re unlikely to catch the eye of anyone but a Benz -spotter.

Depending on how much you spend on extras there are some new colours and different alloy wheel designs.

Interior

Motoring Sport models have a much larger lower grille in the front bumper, while the sportier (yes, sportier than Sport itself) AMG Line has chrome-look pins on its spangly new grille. Other Mercs have sported (sorry) this look for a while, so in essence it’s merely bringing the Marco Polo – and its V-Class MPV sibling – into line. You can also spec intelligent-beam LED headlamps for the first time on this model, which cutout the brighter light to avoid getting on the wick of other road users.

As with the outside, there are a handful of differences, including turbine-style airvents as per the E-Class, different trim appliques for the dashboard and door panels and… that’s about it.

Prices have yet to be confirmed for UKmarket Marco Polos, but options will include an upgraded central multimedia screen and a second screen within the instrument binnacle to replace the conventional gaugesl.

Performance Starting-up a Marco Polo no longer sounds like you’re cranking an old Routemaster London bus into life on a cold Monday morning.

Gone is the venerable old 2.1-litre gruffmatic noisily going about its business - instead is the well-regarded 1950cc OM654 diesel that’s gradually being introduced across Mercedes’ car range. Two versions are offered for British buyers: the 161bhp V220d and the punchier 236bhp V300d.

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the whole family, so rather than a single focus on thrill seeking (though there’s plenty of that too) you’ll have fun as well as actually interact with one another. With easy access to the car park and rolling pastures, why not take a picnic? When the staff look to be having as much fun as the punters, you know you’re on to a winner!

Thorpe Park Situated near Chertsey, 20 miles from London, Thorpe Park is not for the faint-hearted. It has some of the biggest roller coasters in Europe and the rides here are built to scare. It is perfect for adrenalin junkies and thrill seekers, but there are limited alternatives for small children.

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Legoland Windsor

If you’ve driven an earlier Marco Polo then you’ll be immediately struck by how quiet the new motor is - we’ve sampled the V300d so far and were struck by the refinement both at cruising speeds and under hard acceleration.

Despite producing 500Nm of torque from 1600rpm its urgency is very easy to modulate, making it a doddle to ease slowly around town - or camp sites - yet briskly get up to motorway speeds.

Aiding the hushed progress is Merc’s 9G-Tronic automatic transmission, which replaces the older sevenspeeder. For the most part its satisfyingly slick, progressing through its ratios without a hint of transmission shunt.

As a home from home?

At the Marco Polo’s business end, it’s a case of as you were, which I no bad thing in most respects. Sure, it’s a tad snug for four, and if you spec the optional fifth seat you’ll need to find somewhere to store it before you convert the rear bench into a bed, but the built-in units, blinds and fold-out table all feel of good quality.

It’s all the work of Westfalia, a firm that’s been in the camper van conversion business (whispers, starting with VWs) for over four decades, so it should be decent.

Remember that like the California, the Marco Polo’s sole access door to the rear compartment - as well as its awning - are located on the right-hand side of the vehicle.

Where the Mercedes makes the most sense is if you’re going to be taking it to various corners of the country or wider continent with great regularity, combining much of the freedom of camping with a degree of hotel-like comfort.

So, this or a California? Both do a great job, but the Mercedes feels that little bit more upmarket and isn’t bound by the Dub Scene like the VW is - by comparison, the Marco Polo’s a virtue of discretion and perhaps the better for it.

Right-hand drive Marco Polos remain rear-wheel drive, with no 4Matic option for the UK.

Driveability More good news: even if you’ve not driven something this size before, there’s little to be daunted about.

The controls are light, all-round visibility is excellent - even without the 360-degree camera system - and you’re sat high with a commanding view of the road ahead, over the top of many SUVs, in fact.

What it’s not is exciting to throw around through a series of sweeping bends. Doing so with cupboards full of crockery isn’t wise anyway, but while it has sufficient traction to maintain tight lines through corners, you’re aware of its desire to lean over as you do so.

Specifications

Verdict You could live with a V-Class Marco Polo as your daily driver, but doing so would be a compromise, as you’d be constantly hauling around a lot of kit that you’ll likely only use a few weekends a year at most. It’s an expensive toy in those instances.

On sale in the UK: Spring 2019 Engine: 4-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel, 236bhp, 369lb ft Transmission: nine-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive Performance: 8.6sec 0-62mph, 133mph, TBC mpg, 161-162g/km Weight / material: TBC kg/steel and aluminium Dimensions (length/width/height in mm): 5140/1928/1980

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The Denbigh and Flint Show site sits in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Clwyd, Denbighshire, North Wales.

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During its many years, the Show has traveled all over the Counties of Flintshire – which included Wrexham – and Denbighshire, settling for a long period on the edge of Rhyl. After many years of consideration, the move to the existing site at the Green, Denbigh took place in 1990 with agreement from Mr EMW Griffith to use part of the Ty Newydd Estate.

Since that first year, several changes have taken place to the layout of the site under the watchful eye of the respective Honourary Show yard Directors and their teams. By today, this has evolved into the easy to follow site that we see each year at the Show. As well as this major one day event, the Society runs numerous other social and fundraising gatherings throughout the year for

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its many members and supporters. These include such things as dinners, lunches, whist drives, horse rides, fashion shows, and for those who like a flutter, a 100 Club with twice yearly draws for its members.

If you would like to become involved with the Show or its other events, please contact us at the office.

Please mention Inside Flintshire Magazine when responding to advertisements

THE GREEN, DENBIGH LL16 4UB SHOW GROUND SIGNED ALL THE WAY FROM THE MAIN A55

Main attraction 2019 Atkinson Action Horses Lights – Camera – Action!

Atkinson Action Horses have spent the past twenty years training horses and riders for Film & TV. With recent credits from Poldark, Victoria, Peaky Blinders, The Living and the Dead & Hippopotamus – it is guaranteed this elite force has at some point invaded your TV screen!

SHUTTLE BUS!

Now for 2019 it is time to saddle up, strap in and hold on tight - as this fearless team of stunt riders are taking their unique display on a tour all around the UK – so make sure you don’t miss out when Atkinson Action Horses stampede their way to Denbigh & Flint Show – Thursday 15th August.

LEAVING LENTON POOL, DENBIGH FROM 9AM -11AM VERY 30 MINS & 2PM - 6PM.

Get ready for an astounding display of tricks and stunts normally reserved for only TV and the Big Screen. All in front of your very eyes. Tricks/stunts include: Roman Riding, Drags, Falls, Pick Ups, Flips, Horses Rearing and Laying Down.

THE FUN DOG SHOW WILL RETURN FOR 2019

Be prepared for your heart to be in your mouth as you watch the riders demonstrate astounding acrobatics.

The Show also includes a short but stunning section dedicated to the art of Liberty – displaying the seamless harmony between the horses and their on screen trainers.

IF YOU WISH TO BUY BY PHONE AND HAVE TICKETS POSTED TO YOU,

TEL: 01352 712131

CONTACT THE SHOW OFFICE

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO:

www.denbighandflintshow.com To advertise text ADVERT to: 07446 778 482

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The Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection is now available to view at:

Butlers Kitchen Centre Appointed Stockist for the Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection Visit our showroom: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 5:30pm, Saturday – 9:00am to 3:00pm 13-17 Station Road, Queensferry, Flintshire CH5 1SU

01244 732990 KITCHEN COLLECTION

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f you haven’t yet booked your family’s summer holiday, it’s not too late. But here’s a surprise: a family holiday to Orlando, Thailand or Bali costs less than a trip with the kids to Menorca or Ibiza, new research has shown.

When taking into account flights, hotels of a similar standard, car hire and meals out, these three popular longhaul destinations are all cheaper than the two Balearic islands, according to the price comparison website TravelSupermarket.

A family of four will save around £800 by opting for Phuket rather than Menorca - or £1,240 if they pick Florida over Ibiza.

How are exotic holidays cheaper than short-haul trips?

“People may think that their holiday budget can only stretch to the Mediterranean, and that they can’t afford long-haul, and that holidays are going to be more expensive this year due to volatile exchange rates,” explains Emma Coulthurst, a travel expert for TravelSupermarket.

“But the reality is holiday package prices are lower this year in some locations and there are some real bargains to be grabbed, which provide the opportunity to experience longhaul travel for considerably less than you might imagine.”

Bali and Orlando, in particular, have shown the biggest year-on-year price drops, according to TravelSupermarket, with holidays, on average, 16 per cent cheaper to Bali, and 11 per cent cheaper to Orlando, than they were in 2016.

Adding to the affordability of destinations like Thailand and Bali is the far lower cost of living. While the research compared the cost of a three-course meal, you can find far cheaper options - like lunch for £1.50 - in Thailand and Bali than you will in Europe.

Although the pound’s value against the dollar has fallen since the Brexit referendum, eating out, as well as car hire and petrol, remain good value in Florida, Ms Coulthurst adds.

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Some of the best deals are to be found from airports outside the capital. A typical holiday to Orlando, for example, flying from Manchester Airport, costs £276 - or 13 per cent - less than a similar trip to Ibiza. Travelsupermarket uncovered an August 15 departure for £574 per person, staying for a fortnight in a three-star hotel. A similar break to Ibiza, leaving on the same day, for the length of time, and also in a three-star hotel, costs £776 per person.

Thailand is also a good value option.

Fly from Manchester to Phuket on August 14, for example, for a fortnight, with bed and breakfast in a four-star hotel, and you’ll pay just £723 per person. If you wish to visit Menorca for two weeks, flying from the same airport on the same day, and in a similar hotel, the cheapest price available is £958 per person, 25 per cent more.

“These long-haul bargains also apply for couples”, notes Ms Coulthurst.

“Normally, we’d say to avoid the school holiday dates if you haven’t got children and are going short-haul.

However, the cheapest time to go long haul to many destinations, including Thailand and Bali, is May to August.”

Is there a catch?

Summer is the Med’s season to shine, and the Balearics tend to score daily highs of 29C, with 11 hours of sun, and a low chance of rainfall. Bali’s weather report tells a nearly identical story; August is one of the best months to visit Indonesia, as it is the peak of the dry season.

Phuket is more of a mixed bag in August: expect brief, heavy showers in the mornings, with temperatures around 31C. But this is a relatively

empty time of year for the island, so you’ll enjoy space on the beach - and good-value dining.

Orlando will be steamier: in July and August, temperatures can top 33C, and some rainfall is likely. However, for families keen on child-focused activities, it’s hard to rival Orlando’s theme parks.

Perhaps the biggest catch is the flight time. While you’ll reach Ibiza or Menorca in two-and-a-half hours, you’ll need nine hours to get to Orlando and 12 hours to fly to Phuket. Flights from London to Bali will include nearly 17 hours in the air - and it won’t be direct.

So it seems that British holidaymakers are missing a trick “We see most search for the Canaries, Majorca, the Algarve and the Balearics and Spanish mainland for the summer,” says Ms Coulthurst. “However, it is definitely worth comparing and contrasting what you can get in long-haul destinations and short haul destinations for the same dates, to ensure you get the most value from your holiday money and choose the best holiday for you”.

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● £7 ● £7 ● £15 ● £24 ● £24 Orlando

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Alton Towers Surrounded by 800 acres of grounds, Alton Towers was once the Staffordshire seat of the Earl of Shrewsbury. Today, the ruined neoGothic mansion is at the centre of the Alton Towers Resort, with four hotels and a water park as well as the famous rollercoasters. Ample rides make this a thrill-seekers dream. A new CBeebies themed hotel coming this summer will broaden the site’s appeal to an even younger audience.

engine, gained a new ride in 2017 with James and the Red Balloon taking the total to over 25.

It also has Europe’s biggest Thomas shop, so leave your credit card at home. Besides the train rides on offer here, Sodor classic car rides and appearances from the Fat Controller himself (among many other attractions) super-fans can now stay in Thomas and Friends-themed family hotel rooms too.

Elsewhere, the family-owned park retains a more traditional day-out feel with a clutch of thrill rides joined by a more sedate zoo, including a monkey walk and a group of photogenic meerkats.

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Chessington World of Adventures

The Staffordshire theme park includes rides for all ages but stands out for having hit on a winning formula for young families with its expanding Thomas Land section. This part of the park, dedicated to the beloved tank

Chessington is overshadowed by Thorpe Park and Alton Towers in terms of big rides, but this attractions park in Surrey has injected novelty this year with the launch of its exclusive Gruffalo River Ride Adventure,

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cementing its status as a familyfriendly destination. Bringing to life the popular Julia Donaldson tale, this immersive recreation of the mouse’s journey through the deep dark wood adds some storybook magic to the more standard theme park offerings found here. The park’s zoo and Sea Life centre provide added family value, with animal-based attractions including monkey walk-throughs and the Zufari safari experience.

Legoland Windsor If you’re looking for stomach-in-themouth rollercoasters, Legoland is not for you. This is the entry-level theme park for families with kids below the age of 12, with bucket-loads to keep toddlers happy.

Now in its third decade and set in lovely grounds, the theme park (on the former site of Windsor Safari Park) still has some of the charm of the original Danish parent park, with plenty of giraffes, crocodiles and pirates made out of Lego bricks scattered among the rides.

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Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park Pleasurewood Hills theme park, set in 50 acres of coastal parkland near Great Yarmouth, offers eight “thrill” rides (including the stomach-churning Wipeout rollercoaster), daily sea lion and parrot shows and a good selection of “family” and “kiddie” rides. It has attractions to suit younger and older visitors - and it is cheaper than some other theme parks, even if you do not buy tickets online in advance.

Crealy Adventure Park, Devon Devon’s Crealy bills itself as the “south west’s number one family day out”, and with more than 60 rides and attractions set amongst picture-perfect English countryside, it’s a strong contender.

The park has water rides, traditional fairground style attractions such as a carousel and swing rides, an animal barn and numerous play areas (indoor and outdoor). There’s something to keep most children entertained.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool Pleasure Beach resembles Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound: roller coasters shooting off, screams, music and the fizzing of drinks - but it all coalesces into an intoxicating mix of unashamed joy.

The park has been on Blackpool’s south shore since the 1890s and now has 125 rides and attractions, a dozen coasters (six of them wooden, topping anywhere else in Britain).

Wicksteed Park It may have been eclipsed in recent years by bigger and brasher contemporaries, but Wicksteed Park’s 47 acres of pretty open parkland, central lake, woodland path and relaxed pace offer a whole new generation of families the chance to make new memories without the pressure of an overly commercialised culture.

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Thorpe Park Situated near Chertsey, 20 miles from London, Thorpe Park is not for the faint-hearted. It has some of the biggest roller coasters in Europe and the rides here are built to scare. It is perfect for adrenalin junkies and thrill seekers, but there are limited alternatives for small children.

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On February 18th 2018 at 14.12 hours a major fire broke out at the Travellers inn at junction 30 on the A55.

Thankfully no one was seriously hurt but the kitchen was completely destroyed and the whole building was severely smoke damaged. The owner Doug Gelder whilst recovering from injuries caused by the fire made the decision to radically transform the main dining area and toilet facilities. The business was well known for its Sunday carvery however to be able to offer what people are looking for when dining it was recognised

that substantial investment was needed.

So the transformation got under way with local tradesmen brought in to carry out the work.

Exactly 6 months after the tragic fire the building reopened and since then has gone from strength to strength with people now enjoying the new dining and bar environment. All tradesman who worked on the project are highly recommended, especially Leyton Cotton, the main contractor.

this is now only served on a Sunday. The new look pub is open from 12 Tuesday to Saturday offering a wide selection of food from lite bites, traditional and a few unique specials, all home cooked where we are sure something will tickle your taste buds.The carvery itself is served on a Sunday from 11am till 7 pm with a great choice of meats and veg. Take a look at a few of the pictures showing the new look and hopefully we will see you soon.

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Mercedes-Benz V-class Marco Polo: Hotel-like Merc comfort

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ntil 2017 Volkswagen had the OEM glampervan market all to itself in the UK with its long-running California, but that year saw Mercedes-Benz finally come around to offering its V-Class Marco Polo to wellheeled outdoorsy types.

Since then, the allure of the three-pointed star has ensured a small-but-lucrative trickle of customers has plumped for one Merc’s compact motorhomes, with its appeal broadened further by the arrival of the less-costly Horizon version, without fitted kitchen and other niceties.

Design The Marco Polo has undergone one of the mildest facelifts in automotive history - think of it more as though it’s been using anti-wrinkle cream rather than going under the surgeon’s knife.

There are differences, though, but admittedly they’re unlikely to catch the eye of anyone but a Benz -spotter.

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Depending on how much you spend on extras there are some new colours and different alloy wheel designs.

Interior

Motoring Sport models have a much larger lower grille in the front bumper, while the sportier (yes, sportier than Sport itself) AMG Line has chrome-look pins on its spangly new grille. Other Mercs have sported (sorry) this look for a while, so in essence it’s merely bringing the Marco Polo – and its V-Class MPV sibling – into line. You can also spec intelligent-beam LED headlamps for the first time on this model, which cutout the brighter light to avoid getting on the wick of other road users.

As with the outside, there are a handful of differences, including turbine-style airvents as per the E-Class, different trim appliques for the dashboard and door panels and… that’s about it.

Prices have yet to be confirmed for UKmarket Marco Polos, but options will include an upgraded central multimedia screen and a second screen within the instrument binnacle to replace the conventional gaugesl.

Performance Starting-up a Marco Polo no longer sounds like you’re cranking an old Routemaster London bus into life on a cold Monday morning.

Gone is the venerable old 2.1-litre gruffmatic noisily going about its business - instead is the well-regarded 1950cc OM654 diesel that’s gradually being introduced across Mercedes’ car range. Two versions are offered for British buyers: the 161bhp V220d and the punchier 236bhp V300d.

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If you’ve driven an earlier Marco Polo then you’ll be immediately struck by how quiet the new motor is - we’ve sampled the V300d so far and were struck by the refinement both at cruising speeds and under hard acceleration.

Despite producing 500Nm of torque from 1600rpm its urgency is very easy to modulate, making it a doddle to ease slowly around town - or camp sites - yet briskly get up to motorway speeds.

Aiding the hushed progress is Merc’s 9G-Tronic automatic transmission, which replaces the older sevenspeeder. For the most part its satisfyingly slick, progressing through its ratios without a hint of transmission shunt.

As a home from home?

At the Marco Polo’s business end, it’s a case of as you were, which I no bad thing in most respects. Sure, it’s a tad snug for four, and if you spec the optional fifth seat you’ll need to find somewhere to store it before you convert the rear bench into a bed, but the built-in units, blinds and fold-out table all feel of good quality.

It’s all the work of Westfalia, a firm that’s been in the camper van conversion business (whispers, starting with VWs) for over four decades, so it should be decent.

Remember that like the California, the Marco Polo’s sole access door to the rear compartment - as well as its awning - are located on the right-hand side of the vehicle.

Where the Mercedes makes the most sense is if you’re going to be taking it to various corners of the country or wider continent with great regularity, combining much of the freedom of camping with a degree of hotel-like comfort.

So, this or a California? Both do a great job, but the Mercedes feels that little bit more upmarket and isn’t bound by the Dub Scene like the VW is - by comparison, the Marco Polo’s a virtue of discretion and perhaps the better for it.

Right-hand drive Marco Polos remain rear-wheel drive, with no 4Matic option for the UK.

Driveability More good news: even if you’ve not driven something this size before, there’s little to be daunted about.

The controls are light, all-round visibility is excellent - even without the 360-degree camera system - and you’re sat high with a commanding view of the road ahead, over the top of many SUVs, in fact.

What it’s not is exciting to throw around through a series of sweeping bends. Doing so with cupboards full of crockery isn’t wise anyway, but while it has sufficient traction to maintain tight lines through corners, you’re aware of its desire to lean over as you do so.

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Verdict You could live with a V-Class Marco Polo as your daily driver, but doing so would be a compromise, as you’d be constantly hauling around a lot of kit that you’ll likely only use a few weekends a year at most. It’s an expensive toy in those instances.

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The Lion King

In this photorealistic computer animated remake of Disney’s traditionally animated 1994 film of the same name Simba, the son of Mufasa and the Prince of the Pride Lands, hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Mufasa’s brother, Scar, plots to betray Mufasa and take over the Pride Lands, forcing Simba into exile, where he meets Timon and Pumbaa. Simba has to make an alliance, and rebuild himself fully to take what is rightfully his.

Released: July 19, 2019 Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Director: Jon Favreau Cast: Seth Rogen, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor

The Dead Don’t Die In the sleepy small town of Centerville, something is not quite right. The moon hangs large and low in the sky, the hours of daylight are becoming unpredictable and animals are beginning to exhibit unusual behaviour. News reports are scary, and scientists are concerned, but no one foresees the strangest and most dangerous repercussion that will soon start plaguing Centerville: the dead rise from their graves and feast on the living, and the citizens must battle to survive.

Released: July 12, 2019 Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Horror Director: Jim Jarmusch Cast: Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Alyssa Maria App

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Spider-Man: Far From Home The sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming and Avengers: Endgame, this is the twenty-third installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the eleventh and the final installment of Phase Three Shortly after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Peter Parker, who is mourning the death of his mentor Tony Stark, goes on a school trip to

Europe with his classmates. While abroad, he is recruited by Nick Fury to team up with Quentin Beck, also known as Mysterio, a master of trickery and illusion to battle the Elementals.

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External doors A guide to choosing, costing and fitting

They can make or break the look of your home and should dramatically improve energy efficiency and security.

One of the most important decisions when designing a new extension or renovating a house is the type of doors you include.

Glazed doors connect a room to the garden, and may also be used for upstairs rooms if planning and building regulations are met for issues such as overlooking neighbours and safety.

Here are our top things to consider when choosing external doors.

Consider where the door is going to be It’s important to plan ahead when fitting doors to make potentially tricky decisions about drainage and floor levels. The size and position of the door opening is a key part of the house’s plans, and any late changes may need planning approval and could be costly.

If possible, try to see your preferred doors before buying, rather than choosing from a brochure picture.

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Decide on a style of door

Choose your frame finish

Bifold doors

Aluminium doors

A popular choice for many people, bifolds are made up of a set of glazed panels and can slide or concertina, effectively opening up the entire wall of a house allowing for unrestricted access. They can open left or right, inside or outside, and even fold around corners.

Popular for contemporary homes, aluminium frames can be supplied in virtually any colour. They’re also lightweight, strong and maintenancefree.

It’s also possible to fit bifolds with a single door, which can then be used on its own. There will need to be space for stacking inward-opening doors and the sturdy design of bifolds means more framework and less glass is on view when the doors are shut.

Sliding doors These tend to be made up of two or more large glass panels, opening and closing in line on a track, with one panel sliding behind the other. They offer large areas of glass but the view will be inhibited even when the doors are fully open because the frames don’t recess completely.

French doors More traditional in design, these usually consist of two outward- or inwardopening doors, and may be fitted with fixed panes of glass either side to increase the glazed area. The frame usually creates a step, rather than the level threshold that bifolds offer.

Composite doors Made from a mixture of materials, composite doors are often more expensive. Those made from timber tend to be clad in a weatherproof material, for a tough, low-maintenance exterior.

Timber doors These offer good thermal properties and a classic look. However, they’re also vulnerable to the weather, need treating and maintaining, and can be prone to warping.

Steel doors Used in buildings since the Thirties, Crittall-style steel frames are back in fashion. They combine a slender look with the benefits of thermal performance, security, durability and easy maintenance.

UPVC doors Good value and weather-resistant, uPVC doors don’t need painting and are easy to maintain. But it’s nigh-on impossible to alter the size of them once they’re ordered and fitted.

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Take al fresco dining to a new level If you’re a keen cook who loves to entertain (and you have space), an outdoor kitchen will transform both your garden and your summer gatherings.

There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to outdoor kitchens - not only are barbecues available everywhere you look, so are pizza ovens, cabinets, worktops, and sinks.

Here we shortlist the super-stylish kit you need…

Consider an overhead covering The beauty of a solid structure overhead is that you can plan garden parties without consulting the weather forecast.

The best outdoor kitchens provide ample food preparation space and worksurface for pots, crockery and utensils, as well as seating. A long chimney will funnel smoke away from both the structure and your eyes.

Entertain at an outdoor cocktail bar Give your entertaining a cocktail-bar buzz, without leaving home.

Select key fittings, such as an outdoor wine fridge or sink, then build the bar around these. Choose materials that can withstand year-round exposure, such as a well-sealed natural stone top and treated wood cladding.

so it’s important to choose a suitable material for your work surface. Avoid wood, and go for concrete or stainless steel instead.

You could use stone tiles, slabs or flagstones, too, but they should be treated with an acrylic sealer. This will make them more weather resistant and easier to clean.

Install an outdoor sink

Find a budget outdoor kitchen Once you’ve worked out your budget, shop around to find a range that’s right for you. Ikea has a fantastic range of affordable outdoor kitchen products, including this charcoal barbecue with a detachable trolley and storage cabinet.

They also, of course, have matching garden furniture to complete the look.

Position a place for food prep Make sure that you have ample space for food preparation. You won’t want to have to walk back and forth to the kitchen or garden table with all your food in tow. Be sure to keep cooked and uncooked food separate so as not to contaminate one another.

Choose a weatherproof countertop Your outdoor kitchen is going to be exposed to all weather conditions,

For the full al fresco experience, include a sink in your outdoor kitchen so you can do your washing up in the open air, too.

However, installing the plumbing required can be costly. You could look to positioning your sink on an external wall of the house, below an existing outdoor tap to minimise the cost, but you’ll still need to consider a hot water supply.

Stay warm with an outdoor fire When dinner is finished and you’re relaxing with full tummies, what better way to keep the evening going strong than by cosying up under blankets and lighting the fire?

Where’s the best place to install one?

As a rule, outdoor kitchens are best situated fairly close to the house and always on level decking or a patio.

Look to position yours against a brick wall (not wooden fencing for obvious reasons) and try to keep it away from walkways.

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