Goodtimes Conwy issue 3 by Golf Wales Magazine

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Welcome to issue 3 of Goodtimes Conwy Magazine! Hello again everyone and welcome to another issue of Goodtimes Magazine for the County of Conwy.In this action packed issue you will find features on health & beauty, cars, food, events as well as the charity, Love Hope Strength, local golf professional Lee Harpin, and Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert, who will be appearing in Venue Cymru in November. The sensational 60’s show comes to Venue Cymru in October, and for your chance to win a couple of tickets for the show, take a look at page 22! We would like to thank all of you who have supported the businesses in our magazines, the feedback we have received from them has been unbelievable! We have printed some of the comments inside for you to see. You are making a difference, thank you. Our next issue will be out at the start of December, and as ever will be available throughout the County including Tesco and Venue Cymru. Till next time, keep safe and ENJOY THE GOODTIMES!

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Various recipes for Welsh rarebit include the addition of ale, mustard, ground cayenne pepper or ground paprika and Worcestershire sauce.The sauce may also be made by blending cheese and mustard into a béchamel sauce[3][10] or Mornay sauce. Some recipes for Welsh rarebit have become textbook savoury dishes listed by culinary authorities including Escoffier, Saulnier and others, who tend to use the form Welsh rarebit, emphasizing that it is not a meat dish. In the United States, a frozen prepared sauce by Stouffer’s can be found in supermarkets”.

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Your business could be getting seen in high profile / high footfall locations such as TESCO, SAINSBURY’S and VENUE CYMRU! We decided not to go the easy route by delivering to houses where we have no idea how many are read or how many are thrown straight into the bin! People who pick up a copy of our Magazine do so because they WANT a copy. Every issue we have produced in every County has been in demand and the full allocation has been taken by the public. We also post around 200 copies to local businesses in the County. lucky enough to be “As a fledgling business we were es Magazine’. dtim ‘Goo the at an Nath to d duce intro the mag we leapt in rtise adve to ty rtuni Offered the oppo ad, 3 months the for at the chance. A brilliant designer more could what price t grea a for all and g advertisin in Rhos is , rosia Amb hop, we hope for? As the Teas edition but have hire ighs Denb the se choo we Sea on to the Conwy realised the benefits of contributing much to a great Edition too - can’t wait. Thanks very - a team of too flyers nt brillia did They team.” PS. . AMBROSIA line Pau and many talents!! Carole

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Jaguar XJ75 CONCEPT COMMEMORATES BRAND’S 75th ANNIVERSARY As part of the year long celebration of Jaguar’s 75th anniversary the Jaguar design team has created the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project on display at the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance Concept Car. The XJ75 Platinum Concept is the company’s first demonstration of the design customisation potential of the striking new XJ luxury salon, emphasising the Jaguar’s dramatic interior and exterior styling themes. “The new Jaguar XJ Platinum Concept celebrates Jaguar’s 75th Anniversary, and highlights the uniqueness of the XJ, and more broadly, the increasingly personal nature of luxury cars in today’s market,” said Mike O’Driscoll, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars. “The XJ is thoroughly modern, and captures the innovative and daring character that our founder Sir William Lyons built into every Jaguar. And the design team

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clearly had some fun making their first one-of-akind XJ design concept in that spirit.” Dominated by a striking white and black contrast theme that suggests precious platinum metal, the XJ75 Platinum Concept is a high-performance 470-hp 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged equipped with new groundhugging front, rear and side sills. Painted a lustrous Satin Matte Pearlescent White, exterior chrome elements have been revised to either a dark chrome or gloss black. Bespoke 22-inch wheels are black and use a brushed contrast finish. The contrast theme continues with gloss

Concept is a design exercise that shows our vision of customization as an inspiration for those enthusiasts who have a taste for strong individuality and visual confidence in their luxury automobiles.” Performance on the XJ75 Platinum Concept is derived from its 5.0-litre Supercharged directinjection V8 with 470 horsepower and 424 lb.-ft of torque. Entertainment is provided by a 1,200-watt Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system with 20 speakers powered through 15 channels and state-of-the-art sound processing technology. pearlescent white air vents, veneers and diamond stitch suede inserts to the seats and headliner, all set against the backdrop of a full Jet Softgrain leather interior. Suede and leather accents are seen throughout the interior to further material enhancements. The XJ75 Platinum Concept centre console houses a bespoke clock developed and designed in partnership with the Bremont Watch Company. An independent British company, Bremont creates beautifully engineered and designed mechanical watches hand assembled in Switzerland. “From a pure design perspective, the XJ75 Platinum Concept is foremost about emphasising the striking proportion and presence of the new XJ, with a distilled black and white theme, which conjures up the sense of precious platinum,” said Jaguar XJ Chief Designer Giles Taylor. “At the same time, the pure sporting character of XJ is brought to the fore by keeping the car’s clean graphic approach and further lowering its stance. “On the inside, we played up the XJ’s combination of high-end materials and British flair to really have some fun. The XJ75 Platinum

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“WITHOUT DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST COMEDIANS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW” Time Out Following the sell out success of last year’s UK tour and sensational performances on ‘The Royal Variety Performance’, ‘Live At The Apollo’ and ‘Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow’, the Welsh Wonder is back by popular demand, performing his critically acclaimed hit show; ‘Rhod Gilbert & The Cat that looked like Nicholas Lyndhurst’. “COMEDY MANNA FROM HEAVEN”  Independent Due to overwhelming public demand, the Autumn leg of the tour kicks off with an 8 night run in Edinburgh at the International Conference, and continues until the end of November, taking in over 50 venues nationwide. “POWERHOUSE”  Metro In his last show, Rhod punched a shop-assistant over the duvet tog-rating system and went berserk over a mince

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Gilbert

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pie. Stung by accusations that he over-reacts, Rhod sets out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth. Is he, as he believes, a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he, as everyone else believes, got anger-management problems? “VIRTUOSO PERFORMANCE…PASSIONATE AND SPARKLINGLY FUNNY”  Chortle On TV screens, Rhod recently hosted ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ (BBC2), and ‘Live At The Apollo’ (BBC1), and has also made multiple appearances on ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’ and ‘Mock The Week’ (BBC 2). He has just finished a new series entitled ‘Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience’ (BBC2), which sees him trying his hand at ‘everyday jobs’, ranging from a bin man to a hairdresser, to mum-for a day and a soldier in an overnight exercise in the Brecon Beacons. His recent sitcom for Radio Two entitled ‘Rhod Gilbert’s Leaving Llanbobl’ broadcast in 2008 and Rhod is now busy developing the show into a TV sitcom with Babycow. He continues to present his own weekly live show on BBC Radio Wales every Saturday’ from 11am-1pm and has also appeared on ‘Loose Ends’, ‘Just A Minute’ and ‘4 At The Fringe’ (BBC Radio 4). “EXHILARATING STAND UP…SUBLIME STORYTELLING”  Scotsman Rhod’s rant about lost luggage is one of the hottest stand-up clips on YouTube – attracting almost 9 million viewers. According to leading comedy website Chortle, Rhod appears at number six on its top ten comedy clips list and is the only British comedian featured. His stand-up DVD, ‘Rhod Gilbert & The Award Winning Mince Pie’ was released in November and was the highest selling debut DVD release of the year, and the third best-selling stand-up title of the year, behind Michael Mcintyre and Lee Evans. For dates, info and to book tickets visit www.rhodgilbertcomedian.com Rhod Gilbert will be appearing at Venue Cymru on 13th November. To place your booking please call Venue Cymru on 01492 872000.

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Love Hope Strength Foundation ional, LHSF is an internat er charity music-centric canc ing support dedicated to provid and for cancer centers, e affected, inspiration to thos ld. The throughout the wor lives, right mission is to save nces that now, with the adva made in have already been not fund cancer care. We do ther we use cancer research, ra se medical our funds to purcha lies, raise equipment and supp h special awareness throug ries and events, documenta er centers media, build canc row and find bone mar donors.

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In 2010 cancer was the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top killer and will touch each and every one of us in our lifetime. It is a global issue in need of support from a worldwide network. In 2007, LHSF was co-founded by leukemia survivors Mike Peters of the Welsh rock band The Alarm and President of CSI Entertainment James Chippendale who believe that awareness, early detection and proper treatment should not be a luxury and wanted to find a way to ensure that all people have access to the same resources that saved their lives. With headquarters in Denver, CO and chapters in Dallas, Peru, United Kingdom and Australia, the Love Hope Strength Foundation has performed concerts on 6 continents in just two yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time. We led musical pilgrimages to remote venues such as the base camp of Everest, the top of The Empire State Building, the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, and the glacier of Kilimanjaro and reach out through the

universal language of music. We have also teamed up with DKMS to expand our reach by conducting bone marrow drives at the largest music festivals in the United States so that people, like founder James Chippendale himself, can find the match that will save their lives. .Joining the Love Hope Strength Army in the battle against cancer are musicians from every corner of the globe. High school bands and Nepalese folk singers, to legends in rock n’ roll such as members of The Cult, The Stray Cats, Gin Blossoms, The Fixx, Tokyo Police Club, Squeeze, Candlebox, Seether, Smithereens, Dick Dale, Everclear and hundreds more have done their part to help spread the word through music. Each event is documented under the guidance of critically acclaimed producer, Alex Coletti, to build awareness through programs like Everest Rocks, now airing on MTV’s High Def channel, Palladia.

WHAT HAVE LHSF ACCOMPLISHED SO FAR? Funds from recent events have: • Purchased the very first mammography machine for the country of Nepal. • Purchased the first Nucletron brachytherapy afterloader (internal radiation) machine for the country of Nepal. • Funded a mobile cancer unit in Peru which will educate, screen and treat up to 30,000 patients per year in remote regions of Peru. • Funded a new wing for a cancer care center in Wales. • Supported the Valerie Fund in New Jersey, USA, a center for children with cancer and blood disorders. • Added over 2,000 people to the national marrow database. • Brought supplies to cancer centers in need around the world. • Sent cd’s and dvd’s to cancer centers around the world to brighten the day of patients through music. • Created an army of LHS volunteers who perform amazing acts of kindness and generosity in their communities. • Released the “Everest Rocks” documentary on MTV’s HD channel Palladia

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Mike Peters’ hospitals buskathon Mike Peters went on a oneday buskathon around North Wales’ three main hospitals. Mike visited Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, Glan Clwyd at Bodelwyddan and Wrexham’s Maelor Hospital to

publicise this year’s Snowdon Rocks IV event. Mike said “All proceeds raised will now be able to help North Wales communities right across the Principality.”

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Is your business enjoying the Goodtimes? ‘GOODTIMES is a great Magazine for us to be in as it reaches out to audiences in our catchment area who we have found it difficult to reach with other advertising methods. I am aware of the growing number of outlets that the magazines are being distributed to, and it is great to see how much in demand they are, a real bonus for us! I look forward to working with GOODTIMES in the future as it is now an important part of our marketing campaigns for all our shows.’ Richard Jones Marketing Manager, Venue Cymru.

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the Head Golf Lee Harpin is currently olf Club. ager at Rhos-On-Sea G an m f ol G & l na sio es of Pr s as a successful Lee enjoyed many year er before turning Youth and Amateur play professional in 2004. His undoubted talent has enabled Lee to travel around the world playing the game he loves. ‘I have been very lucky to play in many different Countries and some of the best golf courses around.’ When you examine his achievements,

you quickly realise that there is nothing ‘lucky’ about Lee, his talent has seen him claim some of the amateur golf world’s most prestigious awards, starting in 1990 when he became the North Wales Boys Championship winner.

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This was just the start as the years that followed saw Lee win many more titles and represent Wales in tournaments all over the world, including being a member of the first Welsh team in 70 years to win the Home Internationals when they were held in Royal St Davids in 2002, and a member of the Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup squads in 2001 & 2003. After turning Professional in 2004, Lee became frustrated at the lack of sponsorship needed to realise his true potential, with each year becoming more and more of a struggle to secure the funding needed for travel to play in the events required. Looking back Lee has no regrets saying ‘I had a fantastic time travelling to different Countries playing Golf, it’s what you dream of as a youngster, i’ve played with and against some fantastic players on some of the best courses around the world and made lots of friends, what is there to feel regret about.’ Lee is now Married and has two children and spends his time working in the Rhos-On-Sea golf shop as head professional as well as other business interests.

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Tournament Victories 1997: 1998: 1999: 2001: 2002: 2006: 2001: 2002:

Royal St David’s Gold Cross Clwyd Open Stroke Play Championship Royal St David’s Gold Cross Aberconwy Trophy Welsh Victory Foursomes European Individual Amateur Masters Northern Golf Trainees’ League Matchplay Championship Other Career Highlights 2nd in Welsh Amateur Championship 2nd in Welsh Amateur Championship 2nd in Welsh Victory Foursomes

Eisenhower Trophy: 2002 Simon Bolivar Cup: 2002 European Team Championship: 2001, 1991 For more information on Lee, please visit: www.leeharpin.tel

Team Honours Home Internationals: 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996 Walker Cup Squad: 2003, 2001 Nations Cup: 2002

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THE SENSATIONAL 60s SHOW COMES TO LLANDUDNO! Without doubt the most explosive 60’s show touring the UK, this is the must see 60’s show for 2010. Experience a night true to the era with three of the most popular bands of the 60s starring…

The Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits and The Union Gap Hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers and packed with nostalgia and hits such as, Silence is Golden, Twist and Shout, Do you Love Me, I’m Into Something Good, Something Is Happening, Young Girl and Lady Willpower. Relive the past during an evening true to the 60s when pop music was at its very best. Dydd Gwener 8 Hydref, 7.30pm | Friday 8 October, 7.30pm

**2 Tickets to be won** For a chance to win a pair of tickets for this sensational show simply answer the following question: Which of the bands appearing sang the 60’s classic TWIST AND SHOUT? 1) The Tremeloes 2) Herman’s Hermits 3) The Union Gap

Email your answer to: nathan@4northwales.co.uk Please include your name and contact phone number The winner will be notified on 1st October 2010

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The

Guide

to a stress free tan If I said to you that once a week I stand in a tent, wearing a pair of paper knickers, and a rather fetching mop cap whilst my friend and business partner sprays me all over with a cold solution, I bet you think I am in need of help. However, despite the fact that my friends and clients think I am a bit dippy, I am in fact having a spray tan.

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If I said to you that once a week I stand in a tent, wearing a pair of paper knickers, and a rather fetching mop cap whilst my friend and business partner sprays me all over with a cold solution, “I bet you think I am in need of help”. However, despite the fact that my friends and clients think I am a bit dippy, I am in fact having a spray tan. You see I used to worship the sun, I would lie for hours covered in coconut oil, and sometimes even used foil to deflect the suns rays onto my skin (sorry mum, that is where it went) in my quest to be browner than my mates. If the sun was not blessing me with its presence I would head to the sun bed shop and get my tan. But as the years went by I found an easier, quicker and more reliable way of getting that sun kissed look I adore so much. We all have a friend who has a tanning disaster or maybe you have had one yourself. I hope I can help you to get sunless tanning right the first time and also reassure that the days of the orange tan are numbered provide you do your homework. I am asked so many questions about tanning and the most common are: 1. Will I be very dark or very light? No, you won’t be unless you want to be! A good tanning company will have a range of solutions that the therapist can choose from to suit your skin exactly. 2. Will I be orange? No, you won’t be if the therapist uses a product that contains no orange tones and/or also chooses a solution to suit you. 3. Will it last? Yes it will, around 5-7 days IF you follow your aftercare advice correctly. Firstly you need to find a therapist, so ask your friends and also go into the salon and have a look around, ask lots of questions and find out what variety of tans they offer. If the therapist is

disinterested or vague about the solutions they use then go somewhere else. The key to a great tan is to find a great therapist, one that you feel comfortable with. Secondly preparation is the key. If you leave the salon (or end the phone call with no advice then call back and ask for some and if they are not accommodating cancel your booking and go elsewhere. Thirdly, try to relax during the tan, it will only take around 10-15 minutes for a spray tan, a good therapist will understand if you are nervous and also be more then happy to explain things to you. Lastly, make sure you get your aftercare advice. If they take your money and offer you very little or no advice other than “wash it off in 8-12 hours” you need to go elsewhere next time. Aftercare is vital to a good tan and my top tips are: 1. Do not come into contact with any water whilst the tan is taking. 2. Shower the tan off when the time is up. Don’t be tempted to leave it on for longer than the therapist has suggested. 3. Moisturise EVERY day preferably with an oil free moisturiser, but any is better than none. 4. Exfoliate the skin gently EVERY day from day 4 to help the tan fade naturally and gradually. Sunless tanning is a great alternative to a real tan and done properly looks fantastic. Why not give it a whirl? You never know, you may even be converted! Article by: Sheila Green, Co-owner of 2 Dumb Blondes, Beauty Salon, Deganwy. Tel: 01492 580588

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Echo Arena ups its game in 2010 23-25 September sees the arrival of the Four Nations Women’s Handball, with Great Britain hosting a Four Nations Tournament competing against Italy, Portugal and Switzerland. Two matches each day will ensure there is always something to watch, but GB will be hoping to take victory in the event having already beaten Portugal this year. This is followed by the beginning of the BBL (British Basketball League) on 26 September, when Mersey Tigers take on the 2009/10 Champions Newcastle Eagles in an eagerly anticipated tie. World-class sports however does not stop there, with the 2010 World Netball Series running from 1921 November, bringing together the world’s top six teams including Australia, New Zealand, England, Jamaica, Malawi and South Africa to battle it out in

the arena bowl. Followed closely behind will be the return of the British Supercross Championship on 27 November, once again sculpting over 2000 tons of earth into an extreme indoor race track with huge jumps and moguls known as woops, adding further to an unforgettable night of edge-of-your-seat entertainment. And if you’re not a sports fan, there’s plenty more to see at the Echo Arena including The MOBO Awards (20 Oct), Doctor Who Live! (2-3 Nov), OMD (4 Nov), Paul Weller (8 Dec), Diversity (10 Dec), John Bishop (17-20 Dec), Alexandra Burke (8 Feb), Boyzone (21 Feb), plus much more! To buy tickets and for more information visit www.echoarena.com

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Alexandra Burke 8 February 2011 £27.50

Westlife

18 March 2011 £40.50

Four Nations Women’s Handball GB, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal

A Question of Sport Live

23 - 25 September £5.00 - £25.00

£35.00

British Basketball League

Mersey Tigers v. Newcastle Eagles

6 November £25.00 - £50.00

British Basketball League

The Return of Michael Flatley as

1 October £5.00 / £10.00 Family: £25.00

7 November £35.00 - £75.00

Lord of the Dance

Mersey Tigers v. Worcester Wolves

MOBO Awards 2010 20 October

Paramore 10 November £22.50

Voice In A Million 11 November

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£20.00 / £25.00

British Basketball League

Mersey Tigers v. Plymouth Raiders

The GB Amateur Boxing Championships

22 October £5.00 / £10.00 Family: £25.00

12-13 November £10.00 – £30.00

Frank Warren presents

World Netball Series

Championship Boxing

Ft. Paul Smith v. Darren Mc Dermott 23 October £40.00 - £150.00

9 December

£19.50 - £37.50*

10 December £21.50 / £29.50

8 October £5.00 / £10.00 Family: £25.00

Mersey Tigers v. Guildford Heat 15 October £5.00 / £10.00 Family: £25.00

Lennon Remembered

Diversity

British Basketball League

8 December £35.00

WWE Smackdown

26 September £5.00 / £10.00 Family: £25.00

Mersey Tigers v. Cheshire Jets

Paul Weller

5 November

John Bishop Sunshine Tour

17 - 20 December £20.00

Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour! 24-26 January 2011 £35.00 – £55.00

Russell Howard Right Here, Right Now

16 February 2011 £25.00

Australia, New Zealand, England, Jamaica, Malawi, South Africa

19-21 November £5.00 - £24.00

21 February 2011 £35.50

British Basketball League

Mersey Tigers v. Cheshire Jets 24 November £5.00 / £10.00 Family: £25.00

British Basketball League

Mersey Tigers v. Essex Pirates

29 October £5.00 / £10.00 Family: £25.00

British Supercross Championship 27 November £21.00 - £36.00

8 March 2011 £32.50 Family - £110.00**

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Classical Spectacular

2 & 3 December £25.54 / £31.67

The Monsters Are Coming...

2 & 3 November £25.00 - £38.50

The X Factor - Live!

British Basketball League

Mersey Tigers v. Worcester Wolves 5 December £5.00 / £10.00 Family: £25.00

OMD

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of

4 November £29.50

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The War of The Worlds

12 March 2011 £26.00 - £37.50

Peter Kay

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S E M I T D O O G ahead The Rocky Horror Show Venue Cymru 20th – 25th September Dust off your corsets, strap on your suspenders and fish out those fabulous feather boas as The Rocky Horror show returns to Llandudno with a bang.

Waterloo - Venue Cymru 3rd October Waterloo is the show that guarantees a sensational night out with stunning costumes, 6 piece band, 6 singers and award winning lighting design - the largest totally LIVE ABBA concert in the UK and Europe. Vampires Rock - Venue Cymru 9th October The country’s only musical rock theatre spectacular returns for another phenomenal tour. Hailed by some of Rock’s royalty Vampires Rock is a show like no other. With a twist of rock and a hint of comedy, and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet!

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Jane McDonald - Venue Cymru 17th October Brian Shaw presents a magical evening of music and laughter starring Britain’s best loved diva, international recording artiste and television star, Jane McDonald. Al Murray. The Pub Landlord Venue Cymru 22nd October Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back on the road to roll out his Barrel of Fun, a brand new standup show for 2010. Britain’s best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter for one night only at Venue Cymru. North Wales Baby and Toddler Show Venue Cymru 22nd – 23rd October Your hosts Adorable Nappy Cakes & Gifts!! And, Oh Sew Nice, would like to invite you to visit the North Wales Baby & Toddler Show . Any profits from the show are to be split between Cuddles, the charity that raises funds for the SCBU at Glan Clwyd Hospital, the SCBU in Bangor and a Leukaemia charity.

Sixties Gold - Venue Cymru 25th October A show featuring all the hits of the 60’s from THE ORIGINAL STARS OF THE SIXTIES!!! The famous singles to the timeless albums tracks, this show will create the ultimate feel-good factor as the audiences are transported back to the great nights enjoyed in their youth. Starring Gerry & The Pacemakers (You’ll Never Walk Alone/I Like It), The Searchers (Needles & Pins/Sweets For My Sweet), PJ Proby(Somewhere/Maria) and Chip Hawkes (Silence is Golden/Here Comes My Baby). An evening of pure nostalgia! John Barrowman - Venue Cymru 28th October John Barrowman, Britain’s most successful and, comfortably, Britain’s best all-round entertainer releases his third solo album, the self-titled John Barrowman this week on Arista and has now announced a brand new 23 date UK Tour including a show at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

North Wales Choral Festival 2010 Venue Cymru 6th November As the festival has come to expect, some of the UK & Ireland’s most talented choirs will compete

in the exciting daytime competition, to whittle out the crème de la crème for the evening winners’ concert. Rhod Gilbert - Venue Cymru 13th November Following last year’s sell-out tour, the Welsh Wonder is back on the road. Last year, he punched a shop-assistant over the duvet tograting system and went berserk over a mince pie. Stung by accusations that he over-reacts, this year Rhod sets out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth. Is he, as he believes, a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he, as everyone else believes, got anger-management problems? Brian Conley - Venue Cymru 12th September Brian Conley will return to the stage this autumn when he embarks on his latest UK Tour. Showcasing the best sketches from his magnificent television series ‘The Brian Conley Show’ with a full supporting cast. ‘The Best of Brian Conley’ will be a complete entertainment spectacle with some of Brian’s best loved characters.

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