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Welcome to our February magazine. I have to say it’s been a difficult issue to put together, with the country being in a lockdown and many shops, restaurants & events forced to close. However many other local businesses are still working and are available should you need their services. Did you know many of our local shops and restaurants are continuing to trade online? Our monthly magazines are also available to view and share online and the interactive links within the magazines makes it easy to shop and buy the products from the local advertiser’s within. You can also watch videos, such as the latest film or series reviews, car review and so on or you can just click on the links to take you to the business website to check out their products, reviews and lots more. Still lots going on in this months issues, including

gift ideas for him and her this valentines day, a look at the beautiful Ludlow, House to home part 2, win tickets to see The Vamps at Trentham Live, win £25 Cash and also a chance to win this months book review. Lots more going on so please take the time to look through. Visit our Facebook page to give us a follow https://www.facebook.com/ InsideFlintsh ire. If you use one of the businesses within this magazine please let them know where you saw their advert. McFly Tickets - C Griffiths - Harry Judd (Penyffordd) £25 Cash Winner - P Turner - Diego Maradona (Buckley) Book - M Bielby - Japan (Holywell) Until next month.

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UDLOW is a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year. The historic town centre and the 11th century Ludlow Castle are situated on a cliff above the River Teme and are surrounded by the beautiful countryside of south Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. Ludlow is an excellent base for walking and cycling, as well as exploring the rest of Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. Ludlow has a reputation for the quality of its food and drink, with many excellent restaurants and cafes encouraged by the area’s abundance of quality food and drink producers. This is showcased every September when the town is filled with food lovers from all over the UK and beyond for the Ludlow Food and Drink Festival. From its ancient Castle to it’s peaceful back streets, exploring Ludlow is a real pleasure. A lively friendly feel combines with over 900 years of history; with many cafes, bars, shops, beautiful architecture and greenery all around; a visit to Ludlow will not disappoint.

Ludlow Castle The impressive ruins of the castle occupy the oldest part of Ludlow. Building of the castle started around 1086, with

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many later additions in the following two centuries. It is one of the most interesting castles in the Marches, in a dominant and imposing position high above the river Teme. It features examples of architecture from the Norman, Medieval and Tudor periods. Ludlow Castle is open to the public from 10am to 4pm, 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and December & January weekdays).

The Buttercross

Occupying a prime location at the junction of Broad Street, High Street and King Street, The Buttercross (pic, left) is considered by most Ludlovians to be the centre of the town. Built in 1746, the ground floor was originally a butter market and is still used on market days by various traders. The upper rooms have had a variety of uses: the chamber for the Town Council, a boys’ charity school and the Ludlow Museum.

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.Ludlow Market A traditional open-air market takes place in the Market Square every Monday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year, with Wednesday markets from April to September. In addition most Sundays see the market stalls being used either as a flea market or for various specialist themes, such as books, gardens or crafts. A Local Farmers Market is held on the second Thursday of each month.

There are currently several restaurants in or near Ludlow with entries in the current Michelin Guide, AA Restaurant Guide and Which? Good Food Guide. Ludlow offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, pub food and afternoon teas, as well as foreign cuisine from India, China, Thailand and Japan. There is an eating place to satisfy all tastes and budgets, many of which make a point of offering locally-sourced ingredients.

Festivals and events

Cycling

Ludlow’s daily life is considerably enriched throughout the year by a series of festivals, fairs and carnivals - many set against the backdrop of Ludlow Castle. These include The Spring Festival, Ludlow Food and Drink Festival and the Medieval Christmas Fayre.

Eating in Ludlow

Ludlow and the surrounding south Shropshire countryside is also an ideal cycling area. The beautiful hilly countryside which includes the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has many quiet country lanes, forest areas and planned routes to suit cyclists of all abilities.

Ludlow Walks Ludlow is surrounded by ideal countryside for walking. Walks from the town lead out to forests and farmland; the Shropshire Hills are a short bus or car ride away. Ludlow is at the start of the Mortimer Trail, a long-distance path to Kington on the Herefordshire/Wales border.

Ludlow Millennium Green Ludlow Millennium Green, situated by the River Teme and Dinham Bridge, is a popular destination for locals and visitors. It is one of the few areas of the river that can be freely and easily accessed. It is well worth a visit to just sit and relax and feed the ever hungry ducks swimming by. Or even to have a dip in the River Teme. A large green open space, ideal for picnics or soaking up some sun, the Millennium Green is in a beautiful location underneath the cliff that Ludlow Castle’s imposing ruins sit upon.

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Ludlow Castle The impressive ruins of the castle occupy the oldest part of Ludlow. Building of the castle started around 1086, with

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Drink Fes tival Eating in Ludlow There are currently several restaurants in or near Ludlow with entries in the current Michelin Guide, AA Restaurant Guide and Which? Good Food Guide. Ludlow offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, pub food and afternoon teas, as well as foreign cuisine from India, China, Thailand and Japan. There is an eating place to satisfy all tastes and budgets, many of which make a point of offering locally-sourced ingredients.

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How to keep your house WARM ... part two this winter

ast month we gave you some handy tips on how to stay warm in your home during the cold winter months. Here are some more ideas to help keep you and your family cosy until spring - without breaking the bank!

Fill the floorboards

Stripped floorboards look fantastic, but the small gaps between the boards can really let cold air in. Try using a siliconebased filler to prevent draughts sweeping in through the gaps.

Insulate the doors

Whether your door is old or new, it could still benefit from fitting draught-proofing strips between the door and the frame. This can work for both internal and external doors. For gaps between the bottom of the door and the floor, you can buy a special ‘brush’ or hinged-flap draught excluder.

Use heavyweight curtains

Thermal-lined curtains can help you keep the cold out more effectively, especially if you have single-glazed windows. At the very least, make sure your curtains are lined.

Insulate the loft

If you’ve not done this, you could be losing up to a quarter of the heat in your home through the roof. It’s a bit like going out in the snow without a woolly hat! Insulating the loft, attic or flat roof is a simple and effective way to reduce that heat loss and slash those pesky heating bills. Loft insulation is effective for at least 40 years and it should pay for itself many times over.

Seal the skirting boards

Draught-exclude the letterbox

If you don’t already have a second flap or ‘brushes’ in your letterbox, you could fit either of these, which will help keep the warmth in.

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Trentham Live arrives this summer!

From Friday September 3 - Sunday September 5 2021, Staffordshire’s Trentham Estate will welcome some of the world’s biggest music stars to their new music event - Trentham Live!

Headliners for next year’s September weekend include pop legends McFLY, who will launch the first of the weekend’s events on the Friday night. McFly said: “We can’t wait to see our fans there and perform live for them again after such a strange year”. Joining McFly will be special guests, including TikTok star and singer Chloe Rose. Saturday sees THE VAMPS joining the line-up. The Vamps said: “Trentham Live - we’re coming for you and it’s gonna be a party!”

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Playing alongside The Vamps are X Factor winners Rak Su and Amy Jo (Hollyoaks).

Completing the 3-day event on Sunday is classical legend ALFIE BOE, who commented “I can’t wait to be performing outdoors in a beautiful setting at The Trentham Estate, seeing and singing along with my fans”. Supporting Alfie Boe on the final evening will be the fabulous musical theatre act Collabro, plus Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall.

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It will be an unmissable weekend of incredible live music and entertainment for all ages!

Trentham Estate - September 3 - 5, 2021 Gates open: 16:00 Tickets: From £39.20 Tickets available from: https://www.ticketmaster.com/trentham-live-tickets/artist/2768484 Over the next three months we’ll be giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets for each night of Trentham Live. This month two tickets are up for grabs to see The Vamps headline the second night on Saturday September 4.

Also playing alongside The Vamps include X Factor winners Rak Su and Amy Jo (Hollyoaks).

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Since they burst onto the scene in 2013 - debuting with Top 3 hits, The Vamps have barely stopped. Their debut album, 2014’s Meet The Vamps, was a smash, followed 18 months later by their second album, Wake Up. Within those first two years, the band had sold out London’s 20,000 capacity O2 four times. After multiple world tours visiting over 25 countries, in 2019 The Vamps became the first band to headline the O2 arena five years in a row.

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HE secret to a happy and healthy dog is to create a bond with them and remembering that dogs experience emotions similar to ours. So, they can get lonely and they can get scared. It’s also been proven that our emotions may impact that of our dogs so it’s important to look out for emotional upsets that may affect your dog too. There are a few things that you need to do to maintain that bond with your dog.

Never punish your dog

Play with your puppy

Verbal reprimands are included here. Punishment can only be conflicting to your dog and can cause frustration.

Play strengthens bonds and makes learning a faster and easier task.

Always make sure they have a safe place to rest By this, we mean a safe haven where all their favourite things are kept and it almost becomes a little den for them to escape from everything.

Ensure your dog’s positive welfare Make sure your dog’s emotional and psychological needs are met.

Listen to your puppy If your puppy isn’t happy to do something, don’t force them. Socialisation is for life, so this is a journey that lasts for the rest of their years.

Keep on top of your pup’s training Make sure you train your dog every day even if it’s just for a few minutes. Some owners will train their puppies but then forget that as they grow into adult dogs that they still need training. Make sure that you train your dog throughout their life. Pups are forever curious but their noses can often land them in trouble. The vets at Joii can help put your mind at ease from the comfort of your own home. How? Their services include a symptom checker, nurse clinics, and video vet consultations for pet owners to use whenever they need it and wherever they are.

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It happened this month

... in2004: Janet and Justin’s Superbowl slip-up

A singular event occurred during the halftime show of the Super Bowl on February 1, 2004. While performing a duet with Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake briefly exposed a delicate part of her upper anatomy in what was later described as a “wardrobe malfunction.” The performance was airing live all around the world to an estimated audience of 143.6 million - and coincided with the rise of digital video recording and internet technology. It susequently became one of the most viewed, searched for and talked-about moments in the history of the internet.

... in1952:

Elizabeth becomes Queen

In early 1952, Elizabeth and Philip set out for a tour of Australia and New Zealand by way of Kenya. On February 6, they had just returned to their Kenyan home, Sagana Lodge, when word arrived of the death of the King and consequently Elizabeth’s immediate accession to the throne. Philip broke the news to the new queen. Asked her to choose a regnal name, she chose to remain Elizabeth, “of course”. She was proclaimed queen throughout her realms and the royal party hastily returned to the United Kingdom. She and the Duke of Edinburgh moved into Buckingham Palace. Elizabeth was crowned on June 2, 1953.

... in1983:

stolen

Shergar

Shergar was the most famous, and most valuable, racehorse in the world, and when he retired at the end of the 1981season, racehorse owners paid a staggering £10m for shares in his services impregnating mares. A year later, on February 13, 1983, kidnappers armed with handguns broke into the Ballymany Stud - owned, like the horse, by the Aga Khan - and forced the head groom, James FitzGerald, to load Shergar into a trailer. The hunt for Shergar continued for weeks, but to no avail. The police even enlisted the service of two mediums. No-one has ever admitted the theft of Shergar and the body has never been found. The most valuable horse in the world disappeared without trace.

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Step-by-step 1 Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases and heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/ gas 5. In a jug, mix the yogurt, eggs and vanilla extract. Put the dry ingredients, plus a pinch of salt, into a large bowl and make a well in the middle. 2 Add the yogurty mix and melted butter, and quickly fold in with a spatula or metal spoon – don’t overwork it. Spoon into the cases (they will be quite full) and bake for 18-20 mins or until golden, risen and springy to the touch. Cool for a few mins, then lift the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely. Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze as soon as possible. 3 White chocolate frosting: Melt the chocolate in the microwave on High for 1½ mins, stirring halfway. Leave to cool. Beat the butter and icing sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Beat in the chocolate. Cover and chill for up to one month.

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Your stars for February Aries (March 21 - April 19)

If you are tempted to overspend, try to resist the urge. This is likely to be a very social period in your calendar and you may need to watch any potential strain on your finances. You will be in great demand on the social circuit and others will seek out your company.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Your patience could well be put to the test. There could be a situation where you will need to forgive and forget, rather than harping on about something that has irritated you. Your emotions may be up and down but mentally you will remain strong and able to deal with whatever may happen.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) This could be a profitable period for those born under the sign of the Twins. You will be confident enough to take risks, and if you make investments this month, they may prove profitable in the future. An approach to your bosses about a pay rise may prove more successful than it has previously.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Cancer charts show you may need to slow down and take more care of your health. You may also need time to de-stress and get away from the workplace. A few hours of relaxation, especially at weekends, could be of great benefit to you.

Leo (July 23 - August 22) You are going to experience a certain amount of fulfillment where your career is concerned and much satisfaction will be gained from doing well and achieving your goals. Others will seek you out for advice which they will follow and your opinion could be much sought-after.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) You will be dealing with a lot of money-related issues during this period and your horoscope predictions suggest that any financial speculations you make will be fruitful, though you will not indulge in impulsive spending; rather, you will be taking a more measured and careful approach.

Libra (September 23 - October 22) Life may slow down for Libra folk, offering some welcome rest from the recent whirl of activity, giving you time to spend with family and close friends. It is a time for quiet reflection, recovery and an ideal time to re-charge your batteries.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) This is likely to be a spiritual phase for Scorpions where you will be in a reflective and contemplative mood. It is entirely likely that stepping back from the business in your life will make you spiritually stronger. Don’t feel guilty about taking time out to relax.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Sagittarians may see the need to sort out minor issues in personal relationships. It would be beneficial to all concerned if both parties could listen to the other and act directly and quickly upon what has been said. You may need to curb their idealism and learn to be more practical in their relationships.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) You may feel a bit fragile - whether this is due to stress at work, family problems or simply that your work/life balance is off-kilter. In any case, Capricorns could find alternative therapies very helpful, especially when symptoms like tiredness, headaches and indigestion are vague annoyances.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Your finances will be in great shape during this phase and there could be an influx of money which you didn’t know was coming. This will mean that you can fulfill some of your wishes or desires. It could be a lucky time for you in all aspects of your financial dealings, so don’t hold back!

Pisces (February 19 - March 20) You could find yourself in a quiet and reflective mood and feel a bit down and dejected. It may be that you are struggling with the pace of your life at the moment so be mindful that life doesn’t always have to go at a hundred miles an hour.

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February highlights Cobra Kai (Season 3)

3 seasons Starring: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey Creators: Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, Shannon Burke Season three picks up as everyone reels from the Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai brawl that concluded season two. Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña) awakes from his coma and faces the harsh reality of his life-altering injuries. His assailant and nemesis Robby Keene (Tanner Buchanan) flees town fearing imprisonment. Meanwhile, karate senseis Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) confront their never-ending feud’s far-reaching consequences.

Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer 1 season This chilling documentary looks at the life and crimes of serial killer Richard Ramirez, who would become known as ‘The Night Stalker’. Ramirez terrorised the Californian cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mid ’80s and this new true-crime series brings his gruesome murders back into focus. The stoey is pieced together from first-person interviews with those close to the case.

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The latest season of the Archie Comics adaptation follows classic characters Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead. The first few seasons of the show were a delight. When Riverdale first appeared on our screens, it was wonderful and weird. Dubbed a teenage Twin Peaks, it mixed high-school melodrama with eerie murder mystery. After a faltering fourth season, fans will be hoping the fifth outing returns to its formerheights.

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VERYTHING about the car is deliberately normal. It’s called a 208, for starters, and you order it as an engine variant rather than as a standalone model. It also shares the same handsome design as its ‘thermic’ siblings, as Peugeot calls the petrol and diesel versions. The look evokes Peugeot’s ‘80s variant, the 205, in its overall shape; C-shaped glasshouse that forms a near-replica rear pillar, and light bar across the curved rump. Pure electric signifiers are rare: an ‘e’ symbol on the side, a colour-shifting bonnet badge and body-coloured grille inserts – nothing too distracting.

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Thanks to a water-cooled 50kWh battery pack mounted below the floor, cockpit space and boot space are - you’ve guessed it – identical to the

the standard 208, the steering wheel’s the size of a cotton reel, which despite its tiny stature can obscure the fancy 3D instrument binnacle with its varied depth, staggering layers of information. It’s a high-quality environment, with a gloss black centre console, wireless charging pad behind a rotating flap that snaps shut with the crispness of a guardsman’s salute, and a delightful carbon-effect layer that twists its way across the dashboard.

Drive

Press the throttle and the Peugeot e-208 accelerates briskly for its kind. In Sport mode, the e-208 sails from standstill to 62mph in 8.1sec - that’s half a second quicker than the punchiest 130bhp petrol version. The motor’s operating window limits top speed to 93mph. It’s all so serene: there’s an absence of combustion

Peugeot e-208 ...the same, but electric

thermic 208s. And spinning the front wheels in true supermini fashion is a 100kW electric motor (producing up to 136bhp in old money). Regeneration - which we’ll get to later - is crucial to boost range, which has been homologated at 211 miles using the latest WLTP test cycle. Charging on a single-phase AC wallbox takes 7.5 hours, but the e-208 can handle 100kW DC rapid charging.

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There’s a curved transmission selector which you pull back for reverse, neutral or e-drive, and pull again to alter the regenerative braking feel. Like 34

chatter and tyre rumble is well suppressed on this smooth test track. The pillow-soft ride on 16-inch wheels intensifies this feeling of wellbeing. There’s plenty of grip in corners, but the steering feels a little too light and at times inconsistently weighted as you push through a turn.

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And then there are the brakes, always a tricky element to integrate in an electric car, with that blend from the initial deceleration caused by the motor switching to energy capture mode and the deployment of the good old-fashioned friction pads. The e-208 offers two levels of regenerative braking: imperceptible and barely perceptible. Lift off the accelerator, and the Peugeot gently slows, as if coasting in a combustion car. In the more assertive setting, deceleration is slightly more pronounced, as is the whine of the motor.

Price and battery warranty

Peugeot will back its battery pack with an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty, and certify its capacity when you come to sell your used EV. It’s all part of a broad range of services, from an app that helps you remotely

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Spring in the garden

PRING is on its way! Each new flower heralds its arrival as the garden comes to life again. It’s easy to get caught up in the anticipation, but we gardeners remain at the mercy of the weather.

Don’t start sowing seeds – they will probably fail as soon as we have another cold snap. Instead, have a go at these seasonal garden projects, some for outside and some to do indoors on a rainy weekend.

dehydrate birds, so don’t give them these.

Save money by making your own bird fat balls! This nocook recipe is great fun to do with the kids. See details at the bottom of the page. Throughout spring, you can also help birds to build nests by putting supplies near the feeder. Birds will appreciate bunches of twigs and dried moss.

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Plant roses for Valentines’ Day Why buy them roses as cut flowers when you can grow your own? There is a rose variety to suit every garden, and now is a great time to plant them.

Rose plants come three ways: bare-root varieties from mail-order suppliers have been dug up from the soil and need to be replanted quickly. Secondly, garden centres stock containerised versions of these. The third option is container-grown roses, which come with their own soil and simply need planting out in the garden. Roses need plenty of nutrients, so enrich the soil with lots of organic matter before planting.

Help your garden birds

The UK’s wild bird population is falling. Since the 1970s alone, we have lost 71% of starlings and 50% of house sparrows, with awhopping 52 species at risk. But gardeners can help. Just putting out some food and water can help wild birds to survive, especially during these cold months. Great bird food includes bird seed mixes, peanuts, black sunflower seeds, bird cakes and fat balls. However, salted peanuts, dried bread and desiccated coconut can

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