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ENERGY SAVING
Energy Saving Light bulbs Wales is a step closer to meeting carbon emission reduction targets as the production of the traditional 60 watt bulb ends for good across Europe.
From now on, only energy efficient bulbs will be available for purchase, designed to provide homeowners with the same quality of light as the previous bulbs, while making considerable savings in carbon emissions and energy bills. Contrary to popular belief, as technology has improved, the Energy Saving Trust endorsed bulbs now available produce the same quality of light as traditional bulbs, lighting up rooms instantly and available in a range of sizes and tones. 8
Where they differ however, is in efficiency. Oldstyle bulbs are incredibly inefficient using 95 per cent of the energy consumed to produce heatsomething which the new bulbs avoid thanks to their innovative technology. This reduction in energy consumption can translate to massive savings in energy bills too. A new style bulb will last ten times longer than its predecessor for the cost of just £2 each, which can equate to a substantial saving of between £45 and £70 throughout its lifetime.
ENERGY SAVING
As a nation, the UK loses £170million through lights being left on unnecessarily a figure which will be considerably reduced through the use of new bulbs, although turning lights off is the best option. If all of the bulbs in an average sized household are swapped for the new-style equivalent a saving of around £40 can be made. Any consumers not familiar with energy saving bulbs can call the Energy Saving Trust for advice, but similar to the traditional bulbs they are available across the country in supermarkets, hardware stores and newsagents. Fixings are
exactly the same as old-style bulbs too, meaning the only thing homeowners shouldn’t notice any difference at all – apart from when their energy bills arrive.
More information on the new energy efficient light bulb can be found by speaking to a specialist Energy Saving Trust advisor on 0800 512 012 or visiting www.eneegysavingtrust.org.uk 9
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Caprice is a family run company established since 1984. We have large stocks of quality 3 Piece Suites, Beds, Bedroom Furniture, Tables and Chairs. We also have Flooring to suit all tastes, Bordered Carpets, Laminates and Designer Tiles.
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Home Accessories
Welsh Home Accessories All these products and more can be purchased at: www.adrahome.com
Bright yellow wool felt cushion with stitched letters. Style inspired by vintage bus blinds. Size approx. 58 x 28cm. Feather pad included.
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Home Accessories
Cotton tea towel featuring the patriotic song by famous Welsh singer Dafydd Iwan - Yma o Hyd. Size approx 50 x 70cm
Pure linen cushion featuring the Welsh word for ‘Home’ - Cartref. Cushion pad included. Handwash. 50 x 30cm
Pure linen cushion featuring the Welsh word for ‘Sleep’ - Cwsg. Cushion pad included. Handwash. 50 x 30cm
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Home Accessories
Charcoal grey wool felt cushion with stitched letters that spell out the Welsh word for ‘welcome’ - croeso. Style inspired by vintage bus blinds. Feather pad included. Size approx. 58 x 28cm Cotton tea towel featuring the word ‘cuppa’ in a range of Welsh dialects. Available in bright pink or blue. 47 x 77cm
Cotton tea towel printed with the Welsh version of the iconic WWII poster ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ - Gan Bwyll a Daliwch Ati. 47 x 77cm
Cotton tea towel featuring the word ‘cuppa’ in a range of Welsh dialects. Available in bright pink or blue. 47 x 77cm
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Flue pipe, flexible liners and pre fabricated chimney systems. Companion sets, fire screens, oak mantles, hearth materials and stove accessories. HETAS registered stove installation service available with free survey and estimate in the local area. Technical advice available in store, by telephone or email.
Manufacturers of heavy duty redwood picnic benches suitable for domestic and commercial use. “ bring a copy of this advert when booking your installation and receive a free gift”
Pen y Bryn Farm and Holiday cottages, Betws Yn Rhos, Abergele, Conwy. LL22 8PL.
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We offer a free planning design service using Articad computer aided design. We can supply only or see a project through from start to finish.
Conels Furniture Ltd 10 Vaughan Street, Llandudno, Gwynedd, LL30 1AB Tel :- 01492 874850 Email :- info@conels.co.uk
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Apple Blinds Inspirational Ideas - Expertly Delivered
Apple Blinds based in North Wales, has all the expertise, inspiration and creativity you need to make your blinds, curtains or awnings an integral part of your building design. Whether domestic or commercial properties, Apple Blinds delivers first class products and service. Get in touch now with your ideas and requirements and quote this advert.
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GARDEN PRODUCTS
Alan’s Top Tips Make a new lawn by laying turf. October and November are the best months for laying turf. Existing lawn has probably taken a bit of a bashing over the summer months so it’ll need a little TLC before winter starts. Give it a feed to prepare it for winter. This will toughen the grass up, ready for the colder months. Reduce the frequency of mowing and clear piles of dead leaves from the lawn to stop the grass turning yellow.
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B&Q Pre-Turf And Lawn Seed Seed Fertilizer 2kg 2500W Electric Blower Vac
B&Q Carbon Steel Leaf Rake
Fiskars Power Lawn Rake
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Westland Autumn Lawn Enhancer
GARDEN PRODUCTS
Alan Says...
“Now that autumn is on its way, start your garden tidy-up. Think pruning, taking cuttings and nurturing your lawn
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Richard’s blog - SNOWDONIA NURSERIES
Hardy Heucheras Heucheras have recently become the focus of attention from plant breeders, not for their flowers, which are at best insignificant and at worst unattractive, but for their handsome semi evergreen foliage which is now available in a remarkable palette of colours. They are low growing hardy perennials, performing best in semi shade, with a neat mounded habit from which emerge spikes of tiny flowers, sometimes pink, but more often white, cream or straw coloured. They are mostly very hardy and semi evergreen, shrinking over the course of the Winter but not disappearing completely. They are worth considering for that difficult dry shady position under trees or at the bottom of a wall, but are possibly best used in containers where the detail and colouring of the foliage can best be seen in conjunction with other plants such as pansies, heathers and spring flowering bulbs. As previously mentioned the foliage is the star attraction and flower stems can be removed if they spoil the display. In fact cutting back all growth by about half in early Summer will help maintain a tidy habit. They are relatively troublefree, sometimes attacked by caterpillars, and can also be targeted by vine weevil. The presence of adult vine weevils can often be detected by the apppearance of “notches” around the edge of the leaves, but more serious is the damage caused by vine weevil larvae, fat white grubs which develop in the compost and feed on the roots, eventually causing the collapse and death of the plant. “Provado” insecticide can be used as a drench to protect ornamental plants from attack by this pernicious pest. The proliferation of new varieties is quite bewildering, but tread with caution! Some of the
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fancy new colours, particularly lime and yellow, have proved to be susceptible to sun scorch and will only perform well in sheltered shady positions. But there are some absolute winners e.g. “Plum Pudding”, “Plum Royale” and “Sugar Frosting” with beautifully veined leaves in shades of purple and silver with a metallic lustre, “Obsidian” with very dark, almost black foliage, Heucherella “Sweet Tea”with warm coppery orange leaves, “Georgia Peach” with lovely soft strawberry coloured foliage and “Electra” with golden leaves and red veins.
Tree Services For North West Wales We are a specialist tree care company that has been established and working in North West Wales since 1996. We provide a comprehensive service that covers all aspects of tree work. We provide assistance from the first enquiry, from initial condition surveys - through liaison with local Authorities - to remedial works or even complete removal, we offer you a service carried out by experienced, qualified professionals. Our experience, expertise and efficient approach have ensured that we have become an established and trusted name throughout Anglesey and Gwynedd with a reputation for a courteous, professional service.
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Everything you will ever need for your garden, outdoor furniture and gift ideas, all under one roof set in the stunning Conwy Valley. Following a comprehensive refurbishment of our long standing family run business, we would like to extend a warm welcome to our regular customers and new visitors alike. We have extended our shop area to include some innovative and fabulous new gift ideas. We have a brand new garden furniture section with some very different and unique designs and of course our vast and varied seasonal plants and shrubs continue to delight all year around. Snowdonia Nurseries, llanrwst road, glan conwy, colwyn bay, conwy LL28 5SR T 01492 580703 F 01492 573559 E info@snowdonianurseries.co.uk
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