Competitions

SHIRE’S FANTASTIC COMPETITIONS!

Another edition of Shire, another chance to win a fabulous prize.

Good luck!

You have to be in it to win it. Go on, enter today!

GO WILD IN THE WOODS

Win a family day out at BeWILDerwood Cheshire

THE WONDER OF SCIENCE HEAD OFF ON SAFARI

Win a day at Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, Wrexham Win a family day out at West Midland Safari & Leisure Park

Create magical family memories at BeWILDerwood in Bickley Moss, a woodland full of fun, imagination and adventure! Get outdoors, explore wonky treehouses and whizz down superslides and zip wires. There are also storytelling sessions and creative craft activities to join. We have a family ticket for two adults and two children to give away.

Closing date: 19th June

Experience brain-teasing, mind-bending and eye-opening science and develop skills such as investigation, imagination, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving at the new discovery centre in the heart of Wrexham. We have one family ticket for two adults and two children up for grabs, so you can discover how inspiring science can be!

Closing date: 19th June

Get up close to incredible animals from around the world at the West Midland Safari Park in Kidderminster. Journey through the African plains where herds of zebra and giraffes roam, visit Wild Asia, home to the armoured Indian rhino, and see the world’s greatest hunters – tigers and lions. We have a family ticket to the safari drive-through adventure available, covering entry to the park.

WINNER!

Congratulations to Elsie from Flintshire, the winner of last issue’s competition prize – a style makeover with Olivia May worth £1,000!

Closing date: 19th June

Elsie from Flintshire

HOW TO ENTER Fill in the form with your answer circled (you’ll need to read the magazine to fi nd it!) and include your name, address, email and daytime contact number. Send it by the closing date to Competitions, Shire magazine, PO Box 276, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 1FR Q: Who wrote the BeWILDerwood books?

Name Address

a) Tom Gates b) Tom Fletcher c) Tom Blofeld

RULES OF THE COMPETITIONS The promoter of these competitions is Shire magazine, Superstar Publishing, PO Box 276, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 1FR. The competitions are open to all readers of our magazine and viewers of our websites except employees of the prize providers. The winner(s) will be the fi rst person or persons drawn after the closing date who has completed the correct answer. No cash alternative is available. The winners’ names can be obtained by writing to the competition address with a self-addressed envelope after the closing date. The winner agrees to participate in any follow-up publicity and must provide a photograph to be published in the following issue to claim their prize. Superstar Publishing may print the name only of entrants to this competition in subsequent issue(s) of Shire magazine. This is to enable competition entrants to fairly claim a promotional o er, for competition entrants only. By entering this competition you are giving permission for Shire magazine to print your name only. No personal information will be printed. No purchase necessary, answers on a postcard are accepted. For full details of our Privacy Policy, please go to www.shiremagazine.co.uk. DATA PROTECTION NOTICE Superstar Publishing Ltd will use your information for administration and analysis purposes and may contact you from time to time with relevant o ers, information or for research purposes. Your details will not be passed on to third parties except the sponsors of these competitions. Please tick the relevant box if you wish to be contacted. Postcode Daytime contact number Email (please complete)

By the time our next edition arrives, we’re all hoping to be completely out of lockdown, fully vaccinated, open for business and raring to make the most of a super summer in the Shire patch! And what a region this is to be spending it in – so don’t miss our July and August edition, which will be packed with everything you need to know to make the most of the sunny Shire season

PICK UP THE NEXT ISSUE AT THE SUPERMARKET FROM 1ST JULY

LET’S HIT THE BEACH

It looks as if this summer’s holidays are going to be UK based – so where better to have some fun in the sun than at the coast? North Wales offers mile upon mile of shoreline, as well as a scattering of islands to explore, while the Wirral peninsula is also home to plenty of seaside spots. In fact we think the Shire shore is hard to beat, so we’ll be taking a closer look at what it has to offer and how we can make the most of our local coasts.

You know we love our local food and producers, so we’ll have a packed food and drink section as always – as well as a special recipe from a well-known local chef fresh from an appearance on the television! All will be revealed in the next edition when our special guest columnist presents his awardworthy dish to you, our lovely readers.

FAMILY FOCUS

With the schools all shut – this time for holidays rather than lockdowns – we know you’ll need to explore with and entertain children of all ages. We’ll keep you in the loop with the best local events and activities on over the break, as well as looking at days out in the area and places to visit that will make sure no one dares to say they’re bored!

It’s show time!

Private and public gardens will be bursting into colour as the full summer show of plants and flowers brings out a bright and beautiful spectacle across the country. Whether you need to make the most of your own outside space or find a glorious garden to visit we’ll be on hand with suggestions to keep the horticulturalists happy.

SNAP HAPPY

Shire’s July/August issue will feature local artists and exhibitions as always and, of course, our photography competition which seems to become more popular with every edition! Find out if your entry has made it in to print – and if not, check out the topic for the next one, get out there and get snapping.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

BOOK IT IN

We’ll have another new author to talk to in our summer issue – this time a writer who has blended magic and mystery with Welsh folklore and legend to create a gripping tale of adventure like no other…

We’ll keep you up to date with the latest news from wildlife trusts and charities as well as local projects that are having an impact on our creatures big and small in our wildlife section –where you’ll also find more pics of your cute pets too!

Our homes and interiors section will be full of news from homebuilders in the area in case you’re looking to relocate, as well as style guides and interior design advice on art and antiques for the home to create a look that is all your own.

YOUR TOWN

As always, Shire will focus on a couple of prime locations within the patch and in the next issue we’re taking a closer look at Denbigh and Wem.

GO WILD

The great escape

If your holiday plans were messed up last year, we all hope this summer will be a good chance to get away. Our round-up of holiday parks and destinations will help you choose where you take your post-pandemic vacation. DON’T FORGET…

Interior inspiration

GET IN TOUCH

Don’t go anywhere until you’ve checked our What’s On guide for July and August 2021 – fi ngers crossed restrictions will be a thing of the past by then and we’ll be able to get out and about more, so make sure you’re ready with Shire’s What’s On guide when it’s time to go!

Shire wants to hear from you!

1. Tell us about your upcoming events

We work in advance, so 1st June is the deadline to let us know about events for our July/August 2021 issue.

2. Share your reader stories

Have you got an extraordinary or exciting story to tell? We would love to share it with our readers. Send us an email and don’t forget to include a picture or two!

3. Contribute to one of our pages

Send all your submissions and pictures by email to editorial@shiremagazine.co.uk or call 01691 661270. You can also get in touch via social media – just search for ‘Shire Magazine’ on Facebook or Instagram.