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Your mo n? guide to nthly l eventsocal
The Gift Guide Wrapping up Christmas
Lights, Camera, Action! COMMUNITY FILM COMES TO NORTH WALES
INSIDE J Food & Drink J Competitions J Homes & Interiors
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BRINGING THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS TO NORTH WALES
Olive Tree Coffee Rooms open from 9am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday
Free local delivery service on fresh Christmas Trees available from late November
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DEAR READER Welcome to November, the month where the winter woollies are in full swing and the heating is firmly cranked up. It’s also the month when our thoughts turn to Christmas – at least the thoughts of those organised people among us! Here at North Wales Magazine we are doing
businesses instead of chain stores, then it
the utmost to help you become as on top of
would put a whopping £3 million per year
the festive season as its possible to be. We
back into the local economy.
have no less than six pages of gifts ideas that have been designed to make your Christmas
So what are you waiting for? Get ahead of the
shopping as easy as possible.
game and get your Christmas presents sorted, and give the gift of prosperity to your local
What’s even better, is that all of these presents
high street at the same time…
are local. The gifts themselves have been locally manufactured, while the experiences celebrate the amazing adventures that North Wales has on offer. They say that if each and every one of us spent just an extra £100 per year in local
Kate Hamilton Founding Editor
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In this issue...
It’s all about the people and places in North Wales this November
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Contents
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EDITOR
09 What’s On
Kate Hamilton
Your guide to local events taking place this November
PUBLISHER
Grant Hamilton
16 The Big Picture
SALES MANAGER
Explore the beautiful Fairy Glen this autumn
Scott Lawson
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19 Interview With…
MARKETING MANAGER
Conwy’s newest resident, Sherrie Hewson
Carly Redgers
23 The Gift Guide
ART DIRECTOR
Simon Marriott
Get Christmas all wrapped up with these great gift ideas
OFFICE MANAGER
31 On Film
Sian Roberts
How a community project made the big screen
CONTRIBUTORS
35 Message in a Novel The locally illustrated book that sees the big picture
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43 Competitions Two amazing prizes to win!
47 Food & Drink The local wining, dining and culinary scene
CONTACT US editorial@northwalesmagazine.co.uk sales@northwalesmagazine.co.uk subscribe@northwalesmagazine.co.uk
59 Homes & Property Get inspired by local homes and interiors
71 Walking Explore Newborough Sands and Llanddwyn Island
Steve Goodier Cai Ross Sally Ann Harding Frankie Hobro Caroline Roberts Julian Hughes Ali Hough Russell Grant John Crane Pete Greensmith Lowri Llewelyn
whatson@northwalesmagazine.co.uk
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75 Community News
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A roundup of regional happenings
79 Crossword Get to grips with our brainteaser
81 In my opinion… Our expert columnists share their thoughts
98 Horoscopes What does November have in store for you?
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Every Monday in November
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Hosted by Fitness & Wellbeing with Natasha and Two Little Acorns, 3rd Space in Llandudno are hosting weekly sessions for guest to enjoy relaxation techniques including moving
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meditation through gentle dance or short sequence Tai Chi. Laugh out
November
loud as you witness the Monkey Mind, explore creative mindful activities and share experiences in this friendly group with some refreshments from the tempting cakes, teas & coffees and lunch menu. Cost is £5, session starts at 10:30am
1st-6th
Judy
See Renee Zellweger shine as Judy Garland in the biopic new
2nd
film, directed by Rupert Gold.
North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair
Contact Theatr Clwyd for tickets
MOSTYN Llandudno welcomes you to their 2nd annual fair
and showtimes
showcasing crafts by local artists. Free to attend 3rd
Penderyn Whisky Masterclass For whisky enthusiasts we recommend this Penderyn Distillery Masterclass. 1st-2nd
Embroidery Exhibition
As well as imparting their knowledge and experience on the
The North Wales Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild is holding
importance of wood and the art of
their very popular biennial exhibition at the United Reform
maturation, you will also learn the
Church in Rhos-on-Sea. The exhibition of members work
protocol of whisky tasting. Class
will show more than 200 items which highlight various
starts at 12pm, lasts 2.5 hours. Tickets
techniques including traditional embroidery, machine
available at Venue Cymru for £25
embroidery, gold work, felting and mixed media. Doors open at 2nd
10:30am
Spooky Disco
2nd
Neuadd Goffa Memorial Hall invites
Live Performance: Ensemble Cymru
you to a spooky disco from 7-12pm.
Ensemble Cymru presents a rare opportunity to experience a
Refreshments available, bring your
live performance of Schubert’s Octet for wind and strings. To
own picnic if you’re feeling peckish.
complement this work, Ensemble Cymru has commissioned a
All funds raised will support Cvlch
tribute to Schubert from Welsh composer John Metcalf. Catch
Meithrin & Memorial Hall
the live performance at the Uchelde Centre in Holyhead at 7:30pm 2nd-3rd 2nd
Forbidden Nights
Snowdonia Walking Festival Supported by Betws-y-Coed Tourism
With a classy and innovative show, Forbidden Nights brings
Association and co-ordinated by
you a full theatre production including a custom stage, rigging
Breese Adventures, experience and
and stage shower, creating an exciting array show stopping
enjoy the magical surroundings of
signature routines. Spend an evening with Forbidden Nights
Snowdonia National Park during this two-day festival. Fun
and you will be caught up in a spectacle of desire, passion and
for the whole family, choose from a range of professionally
excitement and feel the adrenaline course through your body.
guided walks to take you to mountains and forests and enjoy
Feel the heat as acrobats, fire acts, aerial artists and world-
some of the best Snowdonia has to offer. There are Navigation
renowned circus performers flip and spin across the stage
introduction sessions for anyone over 12 and RAW Adventures
leaving you begging for more. Show starts at 7:30pm at the
are back with their very popular Mountain Skills day
Rhyl Pavilion
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November 3rd
Be Your Own Bodyguard Workshop The self defence workhop will take place at Fight Fortress in
9th
MET Opera Live Broadcast: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly Anthony Minghella’s vividly cinematic staging of Puccini’s tale of unrequited love returns to the Ucheldre screen for a live showing at 5.55pm
Towyn and will be led by instructor Simon Morrell. Simon will teach Krav Maga, practical karate and fear control. Suitable for 9th
ages 14+
Christmas Fair The Hafan Menai Therapy Centre in Bangor invites you to
3rd
Ride the Rocket
their annual Christmas fayre from 11am-3pm. Cost is £1 for adults, free for under 16’s
Take a trip on the Llangollen steam train to Corwen stopping off at Glyndyfrdwy and back for a fabulous firework display
9th
Murder Mystery Train Llangollen Railway invites you to enjoy a special Murder Mystery train ride from 7-9pm. See if you can guess who
7th-8th
Silver Eco Jewellery at Afonwen
done it! Guests can enjoy a pasty and a sweet treat while checking the clues
Sandra Roberts will visit the Afonwen Centre for two days to showcase her handmade jewellery made with lovey stones and re-claimed silver from the jewellery industry
9th-10th
Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a day out with George,
7th
Rhod Gilbert Live
Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever! With the car packed they are ready for their road-trip full of
brand-new live show. In a six-year break from stand-up, a
adventures. From roadworks
lot has happened to Rhod. This show sees Rhod as funny as
to royalty, castles to caves and
ever, but like never before. Raw, personal and brutally honest;
ice-creams to muddy puddles
no more lies, no more nonsense. Show starts at 7:30pm at
– there is something for all the
Venue Cymru
family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Danny
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The multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back, with a
Dog, Gerald The Giraffe and more! Prepare for the brand new
Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans! Tickets start at £10 at Venue Cymru 10th 8th-10th
North Wales Choral Festival
Food and Wine Pairing Evening The Quay Hotel & Spa is hosting a special food and wine
Llandudno’s annual North Wales Choral Festival will return
pairing evening from 5-8pm. The guest sommelier will take
to Venue Cymru for a jam-packed weekend that any choral
you on a culinary journey of food and wine tasting. Book your
lover will not want to miss
tickets directly at the hotel
5th-9th
Yes, Prime Minister After sell-out seasons in the West End and throughout the UK, Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn’s comedy smash-hit Yes, Prime Minister! comes to the Theatr Clwyd stage starring Paul Bradley, Daniel Casey and Peter Forbes
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Whether it's some family fun, a special gift, a festive treat or a relaxing scenic steam-hauled train ride - there's something for everyone at the F&WHR...
Santa Trains: 7, 8,14,15, 21, 22, 23 December Choice of Santa trains from Porthmadog - Beddgelert or Caernarfon - Rhyd Ddu. Santa and his Elves give out presents on the train.
Christmas Gifts: Our shops stock a wide range of bespoke souvenirs, railway items, books, DVDs - plus a range of vouchers. You can also shop online at www.festshop.co.uk
Pullman Afternoon Tea: Looking for an extra-special gift or a treat for yourself..? Our Afternoon Teas are an ideal answer. You can buy special gift vouchers as a present - details on website.
Seasonal Snowdonia: Shrug off any Post-Christmas Blues with a scenic train ride. Relax in comfortable, heated carriages with 'at-your-seat' buffet service. Trains run daily Boxing Day - New Year's Day.
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Wrexham Tattoo Festival Come along to the 3rd annual Wrexham Tattoo Show at the Glyndwr Sports Centre and enjoy what has fast become known as the friendliest Tattoo Show on the calendar, come along and get Tattooed by some of the
14th-17th
Llandudno Christmas Fayre
UKS top artists and come and meet some of the UKs legends of the trade. Doors open at 10am
The anticipated annual Christmas Fayre returns for its 16th year and promises to be the best yet! Let the Llandudno
20th
Christmas Fayre conjure up a nostalgic Christmas atmosphere
Colwyn Bay Floral Art Club
and get you ready for the festive season. Gates open at 11am
Love Flowers? Come and be inspired for Christmas at Colwyn
each day
Bay Floral Art Club’s November open meeting. Cool Yule is the title by designer Mark Entwistle. The demo starts at 7:30pm
15th
Squeeze
in the United Reform Church Rhos-on-Sea. Entry by ticket only (£10), contact Sue Owen on 01492 547250 for further details
Squeeze has announced their brand-new tour ‘The Difford And Tilbrook Songbook 2019’, which
20th
will see the South-London legends play their extensive list of
Health & Well-being Event
hits as well as some rare, lesser known gems from their back
To celebrate Self-Care Week, the
catalogue and solo careers. Show starts at 7:30pm at Venue
Lifestyle Spa in Ruthin invites you
Cymru. Tickets begin at £37.50. A portion of the tickets will
a special health and well-being
benefit the Trussell Trust Food Bank Network
event from 7-9pm. Therapists will be on hand to help you make choices to improve your life
15th
The Magic of Motown Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town. Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown
20th
hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves
Craft Christmas Fair
and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert
Join over 50 artisans and
experience. Party starts at 7:30pm at the William Aston
craft makers at Theatr Clwyd
Hall in Wrexham
between 10am-4pm for a seasonal showcase of beautiful designed projects
16th
Christmas Coffee Morning The St David’s Hospice in Llandudno will be holding a free festive coffee morning between
20th-23rd
10am-2pm. Pop by to say hello.
Hamlet
Admission is free
Shakespeare’s masterpiece, a tale of murder and revenge, a drama on fire with action
16th
Winter Light – Golau Gaeaf Visitors will be drawn to Mostyn Street in Llandudno with a mesmerising procession of mythical monsters, Vikings and an unlikely troupe left over from a Victorian circus as part of this autumn’s new Winter Light Season. Parade starts at 7pm
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and immortal poetry will take stage at the Emlyn Williams Theatre in Mold
22nd
Creative Critters at the Sea Zoo Anglesey Sea Zoo invites parents and toddlers to come paint, collage and draw with Sam. Session starts at 10:30am and costs £5 per child (half price for season pass holders). Sessions include cake, drink and entrance into the acquarium for each artist. Advanced booking is essential 22nd-18th Jan 21st
The Drifters
Jack and the Beanstalk The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
The William Aston Hall in Wrexham welcomes
Theatr Clwyd’s acclaimed
the longest running singing group in pop history
rock ‘n’ roll panto returns
still performing live, having enjoyed over 50 hits
with a brand-new script by Wales’ award-winning Christian
worldwide. Performing all the hits including ‘Under
Patterson, full of super slapstick, bonkers frocks, sparkling
the Board Walk’, ’Kissin in the Back Row’, ’Save the
sets and the brilliant dame Phylip Harries!
Last Dance for Me’, and ‘Stand By Me’ – don’t miss out on this fantastic show! Fun starts at 7pm 23rd
Christmas Fair
21st
The Town Hall in Llangefni will
That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show
be holding their annual Christmas
Topped with lashings of Christmas spirit get ready to party
Fair from 11am-3pm. Tickets are £1
as That’ll Be The Day returns with its Brand New 2019
for adults and 50p for children
Christmas Show! The UK’s most popular Rock ‘N’ Roll variety show celebrates the festive season with all your favourite Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy! CREDIT: CORE Y RICH
21st
23rd
Waves, Mud & Mountains North Wales’ premier fitness challenge returns for an all new winter edition, in and around
International Reel Rock Film Tour
Adventure Parc Snowdonia. Get ready to test yourself to the extreme – this 10k multi-terrain
Featuring mind-blowing
course features the UK’s only wave lagoon, a mud-fuelled
expeditions in wild corners of the
obstacle course, forest challenge & the infamous killer
world, Reel Rock 14 stars top climbers including Alex
pipeline of pain! Visit the website for more information
Honnold, who’s back on the big screen for the first 23rd-24th
time since his Oscar-winning documentary film Free cinematography and outrageous adventurers – and there
Beaumaris Victorian Christmas
are free prize giveaways at each show too. The film tour
With a wide range of craft
will take place at the Galeri Caernarfon
stalls, charity stalls and local
Solo. Audiences can expect gripping action, stunning
shops in Beaumaris, a visit to the Christmas market 22nd
in Beaumaris is a great
Talisk
opportunity to start or finish your shopping. The event will
Scottish firebrands Talisk are set to bring their explosively
begin at 11am and will provide plenty of activities for all ages,
energetic live show to Pontio Arts
including Santa and Elf School
and Innovation Centre on the 22nd 23rd-24th
as part of their biggest UK tour to
Natalie Griffiths at Afonwen
date. Following the release of their critically acclaimed second album
CREDIT: SAMUEL HURT
The Afonwen Centre welcomes back local Illustrator Natalie
in 2018 ‘Beyond’ and a hugely
Griffiths for two days. Natalie will showcase her handmade
popular 2018 tour, Talisk will captivate Bangor audiences
pennants using local material featuring original artwork and
with a thrilling performance. Show starts at 8pm
character- based imagery and hand lettering
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November
27th
Ben Elton
25th
More than 30 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into
Hansard
the national consciousness hosting Channel 4’s
See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan
ground-breaking Saturday Live. Now, after a 15-year
(Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the
absence, the Godfather of modern stand-up returns
Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood,
to the medium he did so much to define. Comedy
broadcast from the National Theatre in London. Show starts at 7pm at Theatr Colwyn 29th
Femme Fatale 25th-30th
Prestatyn Festival of Christmas Trees
Browse through handmade bags and accessories by Liz at Femme Fatale. She will be exhibiting all day at the Afonwen Centre
The popular annual festival will see Prestatyn Parish Church transformed
30th
into a winter wonderland of decorated
Enchanted Christmas
trees created by local schools and
Nestled beneath the treetops at the foothills of Snowdonia
organisations.Enjoy musical interludes,
National Park, hides a magical Christmas adventure to
refreshments, crafts and a treasure
remember. Imagine a two-hour Twilight adventure full of
hunt. Admission is £2 for adults, £1 for
Elves, crafts, and magical surroundings bringing Christmas
children and under 5’s are free.
to life for every child. Head to GreenWood Family Park to experience the magic
27th
30th
Prestatyn Parish Church invite you to enjoy a concert set
In this brand-new touring theatre
amongst the Christmas trees featuring Côr Alaw. Tickets
show, audiences can expect a night of
are £8 in advance and £10 at the door and include seasonal
high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll
refreshments and entry to the tree festival. Doors open at 6pm.
featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed
Prestatyn Festival of Christmas Trees Concert
What’s Love Gotta Do With It
by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha 28th
Paul Moses (Whitney - Queen Of The
The Rock ‘n Roll Dance Night
Night, The Voice, X Factor) supported by a full 10-piece live
If you love rock ‘n roll then this is the
band. Show starts at 7:30pm at Venue Cymru
night for you! The Rock ‘n Roll Jive Club North Wales invite you to a fun
30th
evening of music and dance at the
Stand-up the Seaside
Comrades Club in Conwy. Learn how to
This highly acclaimed monthly comedy
dance with a professional dance teacher. Tickets are £5
night features the very best in live stand-up comedy. November’s show
28th
NT Live Broadcast: Noel Coward’s Present Laughter
stars Steve Gribbin, Tudur Owen (pictured) and Morgan Rees. Show starts 8pm prompt at The Station pub in
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock,
Colwyn Bay. To book tickets and tables
Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy. As he prepares
please contact dcrothnie@gmail.com. £12.50 entry.
to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is agiddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness. Broadcast starts at 7pm at the Ucheldre Centre
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The Big Picture The picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed acts as a gateway to the Snowdonia National Park and, in particular, the atmospheric Fairy Glen. Known in Welsh as Ffos Noddun, which translates as ‘deep ditch’, legend has it that the name derives from the mystical spirits that are believed to live there. Fairy Glen is a beautiful, natural landscape comprising mini waterfalls enclosed within the woodlands, making it one of the prettiest sights in North Wales – and one which certainly comes alive at this time of year, whether you bump into any faeries or not…
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She’s behind you! Coronation Street star Sherrie Hewson has recently moved to Conwy, and she’s celebrating her move by staring in Sleeping Beauty - The Pantomime at her new stomping ground, Venue Cymru…
Venue Cymru has announced that this year’s sensational family pantomime Sleeping Beauty will star Sherrie Hewson, ventriloquist Kieran Powell and panto doyen Nigel Ellacott in an allnew spectacular production. Packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients North Wales’ audiences have come to expect, Sleeping Beauty will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of jaw-dropping dance, sidesplitting comedy, sensational song and plenty of festive magic. When a beautiful Princess is given a sixteenth birthday present by her evil godmother she is placed under a cruel curse and forced to
on the ITV soap operas Coronation Street, Crossroads and
sleep for 100 years. Can true love survive and the handsome
Emmerdale, Sherrie has also been a panellist on lunchtime
Prince Charming break the spell? Can the Princess’ friends
chat show Loose Women and played Joyce Temple-Savage in
help save her and who will outwit the evil Enchantress and
the ITV sitcom Benidorm.
foil her wicked plans? In 2015, she came sixth in Celebrity Big Brother, but her latest One person that can certainly answer the question is Conwy’s
role takes place firmly on home soil now that she has moved
newest resident, Sherrie Hewson. Known for her roles
lock, stock and barrel to North Wales. We sent Carly Redgers
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SLEEPING BEAUTY WILL BE SPECTACULARLY BROUGHT TO LIFE WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF JAW-DROPPING DANCE, SIDE-SPLITTING COMEDY, SENSATIONAL SONG AND PLENTY OF FESTIVE MAGIC.
be loud, boisterous and silly; you show emotion with your movements and voice. I love that in theatre every night is a little bit different. Receiving an immediate reaction from the audience is so satisfying. There is nothing quite like theatre. What does Panto mean to you? I absolutely adore pantomimes, especially around Christmas time. Watching my grandchildren sit still for the first time and experience the magic of pantomimes makes me realise how lucky I am to be a part of the magic. to chat to Sherrie, who plays Nurse Temple Savage in the pantomime…
You’ve recently moved to Conwy. How are you enjoying life in North Wales?
What is your first memory of panto?
There’s a pure, white light here in North Wales. I can’t quite
I was four years old when I took to the stage to act. My mother
explain it, it’s a feeling that I get when I look out toward the
made all my costumes by hand and helped encourage me to
sky and the sea. I am at peace and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle
pursue theatre at a young age. I never had the chance to take
and serene beauty. My family lives here now and I couldn’t
ballet or tap dance as I was busy with school and pantomimes.
be happier. n
You’ve done a lot of work in television, like Benidorm and Coronation Street. How does performing to a camera differ from a live audience? I’ve done both all my life. I went from drama school straight to film and TV and then back to theatre. Camera acting requires a stillness. You use your eyes to tell a story. Theatre lets you
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Sleeping Beauty - The Pantomime, opens at Venue Cymru on the 7th of December and will run until the 29th of December. Pre-show dining packages available at Y Review. Book your tickets today, by calling the box office on 01492 72000
Stephen Gregory’s new book, an anthology of short stories entitled ON DARK WINGS, is now out in the USA from Valancourt Books. It features 14 of his stories, many of them previously published in the Illustrated London News and the London Evening Standard, as well as a Christmas ghost story he wrote especially for the North Wales magazine. Search for ON DARK WINGS at www.valancourtbooks.com to order your copy, postage free!
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Gift Guide Christmas is a time of giving, and one of the ways you can give back to your community is to shop local! Check out some of our favourite unique gift ideas here in North Wales…
GIFT ADVENTURE
Dragon Raiders Give the gift of adventure this Christmas with a Dragon Raiders gift voucher. Create memories and choose from a quad bike trek, a Segway trek or a paintball session. All activities will get the adrenalin pumping and create an experience to remember! www.dragonraiders.co.uk
GYG Karting Give the gift of karting this Christmas at GYG Karting, Redbull’s no.1 karting track in the UK – if not the world. Situated in
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
the picturesque hills of North Wales just
Don’t wipe out on your Christmas shopping
outside of Snowdonia National Park, there
this year! Buying for someone who loves
is no kart track quite like it – with stunning views and exhilarating
new experiences and the great outdoors?
kart racing experiences for amateurs to professionals as young as
Then say no to more ‘stuff’ and yes to more
nine years of age. It really is a must for any motorsport enthusiast, you
‘adventure’ this Christmas! Treat your
won’t disappoint this Christmas when they’re lapping all 1,100 meters
loved ones to the gift of adrenaline, surf and
of this awesome outdoor karting circuit. Race in all-weather, all year
adventure at award-winning Adventure Parc
round. And, if you a business owner looking to treat your staff with
Snowdonia. With vouchers available to suit
the ultimate Christmas party, don’t miss out and book them an outdoor
all budgets, no one needs to wipe out on their
adventure – they’ll be wishing it could be race day every day!
shopping this festive season…
www.gygkarting.com
www.adventureparcsnowdonia.com
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Locked In Lock someone in this Christmas with a gift voucher! With four rooms to choose from, each with a different theme, Locked In North Wales is the ultimate group adventure. Perfect for corporate team building, parties and family time, purchase your two- to six-player gift voucher for Locked In in Abergele today! www.lockedin-northwales.com
Go Below Give the ultimate gift this Christmas and give your loved ones something unique to remember with a Go Below gift voucher. Experience exciting half and full day underground trips through abandoned mines located in the heart of Snowdonia. Choose from four unique adventures ranging in difficulty and thrill level. No experience necessary, no potholing or squeezing through small gaps. All underground trips include an array of different features and obstacles ranging from traverses, zip wires, waterfall climbs and abseils as well as historical artefacts. All trips are personally guided by Go Below’s experienced and passionate guides, and all safety equipment and footwear is provided. The vouchers come enveloped in a matte black voucher sleeve and are valid for a massive 18 months. Rather than give presents, give them something to be present in! www.go-below.co.uk
ZIP WORLD For that special someone who’s always looking for their next adventure, Zip World has got the perfect gift idea. With 12 Zip World gift vouchers to choose from, you could treat a loved one to a once-in-alifetime experience hurtling down the world’s fastest zip line, challenge them to take on a unique underground adventure course, or for something a little more downto-earth, how about the UK’s only alpine roller coaster? Vouchers start from just £10. www.zipworld.co.uk
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GIFT EXPERIENCES
Maesdu Golf Club If you are wondering what to give to the golfer in your life for Christmas, why not give a Maesdu Golf Club Christmas gift voucher? The voucher includes a bacon roll and coffee on arrival, 18 holes of golf, followed by lunch. The choices for lunch are fish & chips, sausage & mash, or steak pie & chips. A vegetarian option also available upon request. There are two types of vouchers to choose from:
Traditional Welsh Afternoon Tea for Two
The Winter package, which is valid Sunday and Monday to Friday until 30th
Spoil your loved one with a
April, and is only £30 and the Summer package, which costs is
luxury afternoon tea for two
£45 and is valid from Sunday to Friday throughout the summer
at the lovely Quay Hotel and
months. Tee times must be booked in advance and are subject
Spa in Deganwy. For £33.90,
to availability.
enjoy a selection of fresh
www.maesdugolfclub.co.uk
finger sandwiches, hand crafted miniature cakes
Plas Maenan Gift Certificate
and pastries and a choice of loose-leaf tea or coffee – the ultimate way to relax and
Are you looking for a really special gift for a loved one
soak up the fabulous view.
or friend who deserves a gift that says “I care about you
www.quayhotel.co.uk
and want to give you something special” then a Plas Maenan gift certificate is the ideal present. Valid for 12 months, the gift certificate can be used in any of the new restaurants with mouth-watering menus and cuisine, against an overnight stay in one of their luxury rooms or suites, or towards one of the events that takes place
The Forge Weekend Stay
throughout the year. You decide the value and the team at Plas Maenan will send your loved one the certificate. www.plas-maenan-hotel.co.uk
Owners Jamie and Sheena are offering
Quay Hotel Luxury
gift recipients to explore beautiful North Wales with a unique glamping experience offering luxury bell tent accommodation during the summer months and a gorgeous, vintage gypsy
For £70, enjoy a full day use of The Marina
caravan for year-round romantic
Spa & Leisure Club facilities, including two
retreats. Recipients are also invited
25-minute treatments and afternoon tea.
to get involved with one of the many
The Marina Spa offers a range of truly amazing experiences. Let your
bushcraft and outdoor living courses
loved one de-stress and relax in the fabulous relaxation room overlooking
that are run on site, or they can just
the Deganwy marina, while allowing the demands of their busy lifestyle
chill out and relax in the cosy games
to float away… What could be a more thoughtful gift?
log cabin and enjoy the stunning views
www.quayhotel.co.uk
from The Forge’s very own hill fort. theforgecorwen.co.uk
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GIFT LOCAL PRODUCTS Afonwen Luxury Throws
Snowdonia Spirit Company From its distillery in the heart of Wales, the Snowdonia Spirit Company proudly delivers a selection of distinctive gins with a modern twist. Its artisan distillation pays tribute to the heritage of gin making, taking inspiration from Welsh traditions to create modern spirits and, as a small-batch distiller, it considers every detail of the process to bring you distinctive flavours created with passion. Snowdonia Spirit Company’s Welsh Dry Gin, Love Spoon Wild Fruit Gin and Bara Brith Gin are all copper pot-distilled to create a cleaner flavour and truly great tasting spirit. Available in both 70cl and 5cl bottle sizes from quality outlets throughout Wales or online. www.snowdoniagin.com
For a gift that’s truly special and will be appreciated for years to come, why not give someone a locally made throw? These come in a vast variety of stunning colours, patterns and sizes from you to choose from. The full-size throws are ideal for any room in the home or even for an added bit of warmth when enjoying the garden on a chilly evening. Prices start from £31.99. Beautiful picnic blankets are also available and make a great gift from only £19.99 www.afonwen.co.uk
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Meee Book Collection With our increasingly busy working and family lives, what better gift to give this Christmas than a bundle of three little books with big insights for life, work and family. North Wales author Sid Madge’s self-help guides, ‘Meee in a Minute’, ‘Meee in a Work Minute’ and ‘Meee in a Family Minute’ (launching 12th November), come in 60 easy to read chapters that can be read in just under 60 seconds. Inspire your loved ones to take a minute for themselves with this inspirational gift pack for just £22 including p&p from meeebooks.com. The last postage day before Christmas is 19th December so don’t miss out! www.meee.global
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Bridge Park Candle Find the perfect gifts for
Wide Welly Company
your family and friends this Christmas at the Bridge Park Candle Company. Handmade in the heart of Denbigh, Bridge Park Candle Company’s range of highly fragranced, vegan friendly, soy wax candles, melts and reed diffusers are bound to please. From stocking fillers to stunning gift boxes, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. Use the code CHRISTMAS2019 for 10% off until 24th December. www.bridgeparkcandlecompany.co.uk
Christmas time is time for hygge – and nothing says hygge quite like a pair of
Aber Falls Gin & Liquers Aber Falls Whisky Distillery, the first of its kind
from The Wide Welly Company – a
in North Wales for more than 100 years, has an
small, family run company in the North
exceptional range of hand-crafted, premium
West. Treat your mum, your sister, your
flavoured gins and liqueurs that embody the
friend (or yourself) to £10 off a pair of
spirit of North Wales. To get a flavour of the
these fabulous wide-calf wellies – as
award-winning range, the Aber Falls Miniatures
comfortable as they are stylish! Get cosy
Gift Pack includes something for everyone,
this Christmas and quote “HYGGE19”
with 25cl bottles of the brand’s Rhubarb &
when you checkout. *Offer applies to all
Ginger and Orange Marmalade Gins, as well
patterned boots
as its Violet, Salted Toffee and Coffee & Dark
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Scandi-Leaf patterned wellington boots
www.thewidewellycompany.co.uk
Chocolate Liqueurs. www.aberfallsdistillery.com
Welsh Tartan Tartan is IN, Christmas is HERE. Let the team at Welsh Tartan help you find the perfect Welsh gift! As well as the timeless favourites, Welsh Tartan has a huge range of new products available for everyone, with or without a Welsh surname. Choose from 35 family tartans including Jones, Williams, Evans, Davies and Thomas to name a few. Three national Welsh tartans cover those without a Welsh surname who you know would love to show off their Welsh pride or simply a love for Wales! Scarves, Ties, Waistcoats, Cushions, Stockings, Teddy Bears, Keyrings, Table Runners… Welsh Tartan has it all and offers shipping worldwide, including USA, Canada & Australia. If you’re contemplating a Welsh Cilt purchase for yourself or someone you know, get in touch ASAP to discuss your requirements as these are usually made to order. Side note, the spelling of Cilt is deliberate due to the absence of the letter ‘K’ in the Welsh alphabet – we knew that your were wondering! www.welsh-tartan.com
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False Eyelashes Get on her good list and give the gift of glamour this Christmas with false eyelashes. FalseEyelashes.co.uk has a huge selection of lash kits you’re sure to find lashes perfect for your lash loving friend – and they’ll be sure add glitz and glam to their Christmas ensemble! Perhaps you’re looking for a stocking filler for your lash obsessed friend? Look no further. Lash accessories are a must when ensuring your lash game is strong. The team at FalseEyelashes.co.uk offer an unrivalled range of lashes, from individuals, magnetic to self-adhesive. You’ll be spoilt for choice. Use code LASH10 for 10% off and make sure to tag them on social at #welovelashes with your gifts! www.falseeyelashes.co.uk
Clogau Gold Give more than a gift this Christmas with a perfectly crafted piece of Clogau jewellery. From classic designs and new season collections to its exclusive Christmas gift items, Clogau has got something for everyone – because some gifts mean more. From the exceptional 1854 collection including the stunning Tree of Life Insignia Bangle, to its real leather luxury keyrings embedded with Clogau’s stunning filigree leaf motif. Say it with Clogau this Christmas and don’t forget you can receive the beautiful Clogau Kiss bracelet FREE when you spend £229 or more (T&Cs) apply. www.clogau.co.uk
North Wales Magazine North Wales Magazine is the only monthly glossy mag for the region – so what better Christmas present for the lover of all things local than a monthly subscription? Each issue contains a range of independent features, what’s on listings, food & drink, homes & interiors, columns, days out and family attractions – so whether the recipient lives in the region, or just likes coming to visit, North Wales Magazine makes the ideal gift. So, if you think that an annual subscription makes the perfect Christmas present for someone (or for yourself!) then email subscribe@northwalesmagazine.co.uk with the offer code xmas19, and we’ll send you all 12 copies for just £28 (normal price £35.88). We’ll even send you a voucher so that they have something to open on the big day. subscribe@northwalesmagazine.co.uk
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The Lovely Room is a home dĂŠcor, home accessories and fashion boutique, located on Rhos Road in the pretty seaside village on Rhos on Sea. Founded in 2010, by the proprietor Joanne Forsyth, The Lovely Room has rapidly grown from a small boutique into an established business with a retail website that now delivers worldwide. The Lovely Room stocks high quality furniture, wallpaper, paint, kitchenware and bedroom and bathroom linens, in addition, to the smaller home accessories that make your home your own. The Lovely Room also stocks luxury fashion items such as jewellery, knitwear, loungewear and fashion accessories. Offering popular designer home brands such as Emma Bridgewater, Pip Studio, Gisela Graham, Sass & Belle, Meri Meri, Orla Kiely and luxury fashion brands such as Powder, Joma Jewellery, Lola Rose, and Katie Loxton, to name a few, you will always find something extra special for you, for your home or for a gift. The Lovely Room also runs Frenchic paint workshops and provides personal shopping, the management and organisation of gift lists and a gift-wrapping services. You really must visit The Lovely Room, especially this season, while the store is filled with magical Christmas displays!
A Christmas Evening AT THE LOVELY ROOM Friday 29th November 2019 5pm to late Join us for live entertainment, festive refreshments and special offers!
The Lovely Room, 11 Rhos Road, Rhos on Sea, Conwy , LL28 4PP
01492 541454
www.thelovelyroom.co.uk
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British Winters is a feature film produced locally by TAPE. Steve Swindon explains why such projects are a vital asset to the community. Located behind the church in the park in Old Colwyn, TAPE
Initially, we were working towards shooting a wonderful script
is a community arts charity which, for 11 years, has run with
which had been written during an eight-month long project at
the simple aim of supporting the creative ideas of whoever
TAPE by in excess of 30 people. This true story is something
knocks on the door. Over the years, filmmaking in all its forms,
we’re still hoping to make but the person around whom the
has increasingly become a key activity at TAPE and when the
story revolved was not able to take part at that time, so we
opportunity arose to bring our years of experience into making
needed a plan b.
a feature film, we grabbed it with both hands. British Winters had already been written and self-released It is fair to say that there are not that many feature films
as a novel by Andrew Turner and, having enjoyed the book
made in Wales, fewer in North Wales and fewer still which
and worked alongside Andy, it felt like the natural choice
offer hands-on opportunities to be part of the production both
for the material from which our feature film project could
on-screen and behind the scenes. TAPE’s debut feature film,
be developed.
British Winters, is rooted in the culture of North Wales and populated by its people and, having just been released on
Again, the ethos of partnership, collaboration and finding
Amazon Video for the world to see, we wanted to share a bit
opportunities for people needed to be central to the planning
more about the making of the film and the opportunities it
and delivery. Shooting a trailer at TAPE for the book’s release
continues to support.
had been a useful exercise and gave us the confidence we needed to push on with the movie itself.
Following a successful application to the Coastal Communities Fund in 2014, the team at TAPE found itself in a position to
TAPE as an organisation benefits from being regularly
purchase equipment and make use of a relatively small budget
approached by people looking to engage, develop experience
of £20,000, through which we could deliver a feature length
or work in creative fields. Alongside this, the lack of other
film project. As with all TAPE’s work, this film would be a
meaningful vocational, creative activities nearby that are linked
community project and be delivered in a way that supported
to the screen industry, places TAPE in a unique position from
and created opportunities for as many people as possible.
which to develop projects such as this.
“BRITISH WINTERS IS BEAUTIFUL, TOUCHING AND A TRIUMPH OF A FILM, SHOWING THAT AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN WHEN COMMUNITIES COME TOGETHER.” CARYS NELKON, SERVICE MANAGER AT ARTS EMERGENCY!
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“BRITISH WINTERS IS A TREMENDOUS ACHIEVEMENT” For the production, the initial key roles which were filled
JIMMY MCGOVERN
included a cinematographer, sound recordist, storyboard artist and production support. It’s worth noting that funding was ring-fenced to employ people within these roles and as key
Not only did this work involve and support over 115 people,
personnel, all were ensured a contracted payment for their
it also linked with 20 local businesses, ten community
work. It should also be noted that people who had limited or
groups and schools, 15 partner agencies and eight other
no experience on a project such as this filled all of these roles,
projects at TAPE.
but they were sufficiently enthusiastic and knowledgeable in their chosen areas that they would be able to cope with
Receiving a 15 rating and getting our black card from the
both the demands of the project and in allowing others to
BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) was a momentous
learn alongside them. It would be the job of the TAPE team to
day and gathering with the cast and crew at the Scala in
ensure appropriate support for people to gain the most from
Prestatyn for the premiere during the Coastline Film Festival,
the experience.
was unforgettable for all involved.
As the film was to be initially delivered as a weekly project,
The film has gone on to screen in cinemas and film clubs
sessions were timetabled and these pre-production workshops
around the UK, festivals in France and Spain and most
allowed for the team to have a regular slot in which to begin the
recently, British Winters was placed into the BFI Archive,
development work. These sessions took place at TAPE, which
officially making the film part of British cinema history.
also gave other people using the centre a chance to take part and be around this process and the early stages of an exciting
As we had a small budget to buy some industry level
piece of work. Seeing this process, and the project as a whole,
equipment with which to shoot British Winters, it placed
as accessible is crucial to TAPE’s delivery model and it was
the charity in a position to look at developing other projects.
important for that to be retained at every stage of the British
Our second feature film, Approaching Shadows, is now in
Winters production.
post-production and due for release in 2020. This work has pushed our inclusive production model even further which
Shooting took place over five weeks in locations along the North
includes the development of accessible kit on set, secondary
Wales coast and involved over 100 people. The schedule was
cameras so people can shoot and edit alternate versions of
certainly demanding but throughout the work, the team made
scenes and involved even more people throughout every
sure to present everything in an inclusive way and give people
stage. We have even taken the edit on tour to locations used
space and time to learn, be involved, try out their ideas and
in the film and into libraries and community venues around
develop their roles. Likewise with the post-production work
North Wales.
and the development of the soundtrack. A third feature has now been written through our Writer’s This inclusive model has been developed over the last 11 years
Room project and a musical about Rhyl is in the works. None
of activity at TAPE and British Winters stands as testimony to
of this would have happened if British Winters had not been a
what this approach can support and deliver. When the credits
success, either as a creative or a community project.
roll at the end of the film, take a moment to consider that the vast majority of people arrived there through engagement
Having the film on Amazon does so much more than
projects and ongoing activities at TAPE.
provide a way to watch our movie. It celebrates a community coming together to create something very special, it sends funds directly into that happening again and supports the development of a culture of filmmaking in North Wales with real opportunities for the people who live there. n For further information on TAPE and British Winters visit www.tapemusicandfilm.co.uk
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PICTURE
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The history of Llandudno comes alive in this vibrant postcard collection…
From as early as 1864, Llandudno was known as ‘The Queen of the Welsh Resorts’ and today it continues to attract millions of visitors every year. Holidaymakers are drawn here by its glorious setting, framed by the Great Orme and Little Orme headlands, and attractions which include two beaches, a Grade II listed pier and its proximity to Snowdonia and the World Heritage town of Conwy. The postcard first appeared in the 19th Century and became very important to the holiday trade of the town. Millions of cards were sold which were, in effect, worldwide advertising for the resort. One of Llandudno’s most interesting residents during this time was G. R. Thompson, who had a newsagent’s business and became the biggest commissioner and publisher of postcards. He crowned himself ‘The Postcard King’ and his cards all featured his image on the reverse. Fast forward to today and a new book, Llandudno: The Postcard Collection, has been released to celebrate the history of the postcard in this vibrant town. Local author John Lawson-Reay draws on an extensive collection of postcards to provide a colourful chronicle of Llandudno’s history. As well as chapters devoted to the promenade and parades, the beach and boats, the Great Orme and the pier, the author also focuses on the town centre and significant buildings, together with the outlying areas. For residents and visitors alike, this is a fascinating and evocative portrait of a favourite seaside resort in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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Llandudno: The Postcard Collection is available to purchase via Amberley Publishing. For more information please visit www.amberley-books.com
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from BALAMORY
MARTIN DODD for UK PRODUCTIONS in association with RHYL PAVILION THEATRE proudly presents
from ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES
Andrew Sue Holderness Charles Agnew Burden as THE WICKED QUEEN
as MUDDLES
as NURSIE
LAURA LOUTIT AIDANas THEBANYARD as SNOW WHITE PRINCE THE GAY HARRIS DANCERS NORTH WALES SCHOOL OF DANCING
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Take a bow…
The Darwin Escapes owned Aberconwy Resort & Spa has been a home from home destination popular with footballers and soap stars – and it is now home to one of the most expensive holiday lodges in Wales.
The unique Bowmoor Lodge worth £449,995 is Aberconwy
special location and put on the first luxury lodge with a roof
Resort & Spa’s most expensive lodge to date, and comes fully
top terrace to give it amazing 360 degree views of the sea
furnished with two bedrooms and an open plan living, dining
and mountains.”
and kitchen area decorated in a blue and cream theme – giving it a country style feel with a modern twist.
The Bowmoor Lodge was created and designed by Prestige Homeseeker who has designed a number of lodges for Darwin
However, what makes this lodge extra special is the spiral
Escapes – including the ITV Competition Lodge which is now
staircase leading to a roof terrace from which you can view
at its permanent home in New Pines, Rhyl.
the Conwy coastline and mountain views. The Bowmoor also has a multi-level wrap around decking and will be ready to
To add to the holiday home ownership experience, Darwin
use with outdoor furniture and a BBQ.
Escapes is also providing the new owners of the Bowmoor Lodge with a Mazda MX-5 to explore the North Wales coast
And, if you choose to splash the cash and be part of the exclusive
and admire the coastline views in style.
ownership experience at Aberconwy Resort & Spa, you will also have access to a spa, gym, the Michelin recommended
“When you own a holiday home in one of the most stunning
Signatures Restaurant and Mali hairdressing salon.
areas of natural beauty, what better way to experience and explore it?” said Josh Jones, brand manager of Pentraeth
“Priced at almost £450,000, the Bowmoor lodge is the most
Mazda. “The Mazda MX-5 is a legendary roadster that’s easy
expensive and most unique lodge package in Aberconwy
to drive, has very modern design lines and is easy to drive
history, so far,” commented Rick Spencer, sales manager
enthusiastically or sedately. It’s the perfect ‘get away’ car for
for Aberconwy Resort & Spa. “We were looking for the
holidays!”
next exciting addition to Aberconwy after the massive success of the last super lodge. We were fortunate enough
All in all it’s the perfect getaway package – so what are you
to have the opportunity to develop an area of the exclusive
waiting for? n
Regency Circle development into something really special to accommodate this lodge. We wanted to take advantage of this
www.darwinescapes.co.uk
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DEWI WYN WILLIAMS
DEWI WYN WILLIAMS
Darluniau gan Niki Pilkington 13/03/2019 10:22
Lowri Llewelyn meets Niki Pilkington, the North Walian artist responsible for illustrating Madi – the young adult novel breaking new ground. A groundbreaking Welsh-language novel aimed at adults
certainly haven’t always been comfortable in my own skin – I
and young people is opening up the discussion around
don’t think I ever will be. Learning to love the skin I’m in is a
mental illness. The story of a teenage girl living with
challenge.”
anorexia and bulimia who attempts to hide her illness, Madi compassionately handles the taboo while refusing to sugar-
It seemed only natural that the two creatives would come
coat the stark realities of living with an eating disorder.
together to raise as much awareness as possible. Juxtaposing the story’s troubling subject matter, Niki’s illustrations lend
Written by Dewi Wyn Williams, Madi herself is loosely
a crucial pop of colour and injection of hope into Madi’s
inspired by the author’s former girlfriend, who tragically
seemingly hopeless situation.
lost her battle with anorexia. According to the Priory Group, around 75% of those affected by eating disorders are female,
“Body positivity and mental health are both issues I try to
with the average onset of anorexia taking place aged 16-17
champion through my art, so when publisher Atebol reached
years old, and bulimia at 18-19. With eating disorders having
out, I couldn’t turn down such a wonderful opportunity,”
the highest mortality rates among psychiatric disorders, a
says Niki. “Not only did the subject resonate with me, but as
book tackling these issues head-on was long overdue.
a Welsh artist I’m always wanting to work on more Welsh projects. Madi is a Welsh book, written by a Welsh author
Helping bring Madi’s story to life with a series of eye-
brought to life by a Welsh publisher – a dream come true!”
catching illustrations is North Wales native Niki Pilkington. Growing up in Pwllheli, Niki herself was affected by the
This isn’t the first time Niki has used her art to explore
pressure to conform to conventional beauty standards. “I
matters close to her heart. Last year she candidly opened
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up to fans via social media about her father’s Alzheimer’s, in honour of a special project raising awareness of this heartbreaking illness. “I’d wanted to be open about Dad’s illness for such a long time, but my work is all about creating artwork which lifts people’s spirits and empowers them, so it never felt like the right time. I was overwhelmed by the kind and compassionate responses I received.” She considers social media an essential platform for communicating with young fans, but acknowledges its dangers. “I have no idea how girls growing up in this society cope,” continues Niki. “Social media is a wormhole of shame and comparison, coated in false depictions of ‘real life’. The lines between what’s real and what isn’t are so blurry it’s terrifying.” With the average amount of time spent on the internet via a smartphone found to be three hours 24 minutes per day among 18-24 year olds, according to Ofcom, there’s certainly a responsibility to use these platforms as a force for good. “I try my best to put out an honest portrayal of my life; I don’t retouch photos and find it frustrating that so many others in the industry don’t comply when there are impressionable eyes on them. I didn’t particularly enjoy school – kids can be
messages inspires my to keep creating. I want us to celebrate
cruel, but in a lot of ways things were simpler then. Now the
our differences and lift each other up, and if my art helps in
bullying doesn’t necessarily stop when you leave the school
some small way then that’s good enough for me!”
gates, it carries on online. That is so scary for me. I have young nieces and hate the thought of them growing up with these
The beauty of this book, of course, is that unlike Williams’
extra pressures.”
former girlfriend, Madi’s future remains unwritten. Though the festive season for most of us represents a reason to
However, Niki acknowledges the merits of social media.
indulge, for those struggling with eating disorders, the
Thinking back to the Alzheimer’s project, she says: “It was
Christmas dinner table can prove to be a minefield of anxiety.
definitely a turning point in my social media journey and
If you’re unsure how to open a dialogue with a loved one, Madi
made me realize that at the end of the day it’s real people on
is the ideal gift.
the other end of the ‘likes’ and ‘follows’. Showing them a bit more of what I’m about can help not only others going through
“Luckily the idea of “suffering in silence” is finally diminishing
the same thing, but myself. It restored my faith in platforms
– like so many others, I’m getting better at opening up about
like Instagram – if used correctly can be a support group for
my personal day-to-day struggles,” says Niki. “Working on
those who need it.”
projects like this only strengthens my message and, if it helps anyone going through any sort of personal issue, then that’s
With young women plastering their walls with art like never
worth every drawing.” n
before thanks to Niki’s quirky and colourful prints, her work itself has become an invaluable means of communication. What message does she hope to convey? “I want people to feel
Madi is available for £8.99 in Welsh bookshops
good, and if my encouraging messages resonate with people
across the region, while Niki’s prints can be found
then that makes it all worthwhile. I get so many beautiful
in all major galleries and at etsy.com/uk/shop/
messages from people saying that they either received my
NikiPilkington. If you or someone close to you is
prints at a time when they were feeling down and it cheered
struggling with a mental health issue please contact
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Mind Cymru on 029 2039 5123
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Passion Fruit Margarita Ingredients 1 x passion fruit 1 x 50ml shot of Tequila 1 x 25ml Triple Sec 1 x 30ml freshly squeezed lime juice 1 x 7.5ml Gomme Method: Scoop out the flesh from the passion fruit and add all of the ingredients into a Boston shaker, shake over ice and strain into a Margarita glass Garnish: Salt the rim of the glass and garnish with a wedge of lime
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Food for thought
November means many things to different people, more
left me catatonic with fear for weeks, those old classics now
often than not rather listless, sombre reactions to the
became comforting staples.
seemingly endless darkness, plummeting temperatures and the fact that we seem to surrounded by Christmas
You started seeing lots of familiar faces, and familiar buildings
paraphernalia at all times even though it’s still over a
too – they must have used the same stately home in Bray
month away!
in over 30 films. The basement-quality special effects that were so terrifying as a child, now became delightfully quaint,
Personally, I actively look forward to November because
utterly non-threatening highlights. The more I got into them,
it’s the time I can most effectively indulge in my great
ticking them off my list one by one, the more charming and
guilty pleasure: old horror movies. Hallowe’en might well
delightful they became.
be a sweet-gathering festival for the kids, but all that juvenile ghoulishness always inspires me to return to some
I am one of those killjoys who finds it impossible to get excited
old celluloid friends, and in the perfect dismal weather
about Bonfire Night – I’ve always found fireworks displays to be
conditions too.
20 seconds of excitement packed into 10 minutes of tedium. So, while everyone else heads out to celebrate Guy Fawkes night, I’ll
It started when I was a child when one Hallowe’en night,
be tucked away somewhere warm watching something like Dr.
stuck out in an isolated farmhouse outside Ruthin, I watched
Terror’s House of Horrors, which features one of cinema’s least
Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man with my mum by a
convincing moving severed hands. How splendid!
warming open fire. I was absolutely terrified, but having my mum there chuckling away at the bad acting, the ropey
The only thing good about Bonfire Night that I remember
special effects and the fact that all the extras had American-
from my childhood days was the food. There is no finer baked
cockney accents even though they were supposed to be in
potato than one that you wrapped in foil and left at the foot
Cardiff, took some of the edge off.
of a roaring bonfire for two hours. I also have a soft spot for toffee apples and cinder toffee, which to the average dentist is
My Nain (rather improbably) had a book on Horror Movies in
a sentence far more terrifying than any horror movie.
her sitting room among all the Rupert annuals and Agatha Christie novels, and my brother and I used to make a beeline
Here are a couple of easy recipes that you can use to pep up
to it, daring ourselves to look at some of the scarier pictures.
your Bonfire Night this month. n
There was one photo of Boris Karloff in The Sorcerers that was so terrifying that we had to staple the next page on top of it so we could never see it again!
Cai Ross is co-owner and Maitre d’ of the award-winning Paysanne Bistro
When my pub days started, it coincided with a period when
in Deganwy, which has been serving
the BBC would put always old Hammer horror films on just
French country-style food to the fine
as you arrived home on a Friday night, a little worse for
people of North Wales since 1988. He
wear. Despite the fact that an ill-advised attempt to watch
also writes for Calibre Magazine, BBC
Dracula Has Risen From The Grave when I was eight had
Good Food, HeyUGuys.com and The North Wales Weekly News
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Recipes
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Raise your glass It is the start of November and, here in the shop, the team’s thoughts are all around the change in seasons. Mark is looking forward to lighting his multifuel stove and getting some serious reds ready to drink, Pete has been to his first scare event of the year, Tim keeps trying to use the ‘C’ word (no not that one!!) and Blu is enjoying walking through the first fall of leaves. But all of us are looking forward to the nights drawing in, heating systems being switched back on, headier wines being drunk. This led us on to the conversation of why do we do this? This is all about you and your enjoyment, so don’t step away There is a school of thought that lighter whites, rose and
from your favourites and compromise. In the same way that you
some lighter reds should be disappearing from our regular
chose your clothes to reflect you, to feel and look good, do the
drinking and being replaced by headier, oakier, fuller bodied
same with your wines.
wines. No more Sangiovese, move over Montepulciano – it’s time for Barolo and Merlot. Rose is gone, never to be seen again
Drink your favourites and enjoy them, whatever the season.
until summer, Gavi, Orvieto and an easy drinking Pinot Grigio
The wine police will not come knocking.
consigned to the wine store until Spring comes around again. The old guard may grumble into large glasses of ‘seasonally But why? Who said it has to be this way? The same people
appropriate’ Syrah while sitting in their leather wingback chair
that tell us that it is not acceptable to drink chilled red, warm
puffing on a cigar, but we don’t care.
white, red with chicken, white with steak? Taste, Share, Enjoy, Educate and Experience. Pop down and Well I say no way. When summer turns to autumn, I get my
chat to us, tell us what you like and why. Lets find you the
winter wardrobe out. No longer t-shirts and thin jumpers. Big
perfect winter wines, but more importantly, lets give you what
woolly jumpers, hoodies and cardigans all appear. My thin
you like.
jacket goes and the padded jackets, scarves and hats get dug out once again.
Pete
So my changes in taste for wine are similar to my choice of clothes. In the same way I slip into my comfortable baggy
So, we know what Pete likes to drink in the
old woolly jumper I ease into a lovely Barolo. However the
winter months, but what about Tim and Mark?
similarities continue. I don’t pack away my shorts and t-shirts, they go to the bottom of the drawer. When I am at home
Tim: Chateau Capion, Le Chemin des Garennes,
sometimes I lounge in them.
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The same with my wines. I still enjoy those lighter wines, I
Blanc - South Africa
just change the location. So instead of a lovely chilled bottle of Sauvignon Blanc in the garden, I enjoy the tropical notes in the
Mark: Chateau Ksara Reserve du Couvent, Shiraz/
lounge having the same conversations with friends.
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc -
So stop casting out all of those light, tropical wines, no longer
Lebanon; Glenelly ‘Lady May’ Cabernet Sauvignon -
push the lightweight reds to the back of the cupboard. Get your
South Africa; Gwinllan Conwy Regent Rose - Wales
rose in the fridge and enjoy them. Those last two words are the key, ENJOY THEM.
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imposing residence.
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Unfortunately Island View isn’t available to buy, but it is
Three bathrooms, private parking and wifi complete the
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NEWBOROUGH SANDS AND LLANDDWYN ISLAND
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Here is a really pleasant walk in one of Anglesey’s ‘classic’ walking areas. The vast and extensive beach at Newborough Sands combined with Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn) make a superb outing at anytime of the year but are at their very best on a bright sunny day
J 8.1 miles/13.0 kilometres J Time: Allow 4.0 – 4.5 hours. J Start: Llyn Rhos Ddu Car park which is
without too much wind. This route is a forest and beach walk and there
at the south west end of a minor road off
are no real big ascents or descents to worry about so the whole family
a roundabout on the A4080 south east of
can enjoy it. Newborough Sands boasts one of the most extensive sand
Newborough village. There is a small lake
dune systems in the whole of Wales and England and the wonderful
and a Marram Grass sculpture here
flat beach near them is not only great to walk on but also has stunning views of the Snowdonia mountains and the Llŷn Peninsula hills from it. This a very historic area and the both the sandy and rocky areas of the shoreline along with the dunes and marshy areas have been shaped over thousands of years by the wind and sea. The extensive
J Grid Ref: SH 426647 J Nearest postcode: LL61 6RS J Ordnance Survey Map: Ordnance Survey Explorer 263 – Anglesey East.
J What to expect: This is a mostly flat walk
Newborough Forest was planted between 1947 and 1965 to provide
although there are one or two minor rises
timber commercially. Today, it is an important home to bird and animal
and falls particularly on Llanddwyn Island.
life as well as offering recreation to the many people who visit it each
The walk is through forests and along
week throughout the year. Newborough Warren and Llanddwyn Island
beaches and makes use of good tracks and
were declared the first coastal National Nature Reserve in Wales in 1955
paths that are generally easy to follow.
and, although Llanddwyn Island can be omitted from this walk, it really
The going can be a bit rough in places so
shouldn’t be missed and it’s a simple job to check the high tide times
boots are advisable and make sure you
to make sure you can reach it. Ynys Llanddwyn is known as ‘Lovers
carry coats etc as beaches can be subject
Island’ as the ruined Church on it is dedicated to Saint Dwynwen who
to sudden changes of weather. Its worth
is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and the name ‘Llanddwyn’ means
checking tide times to make sure it is
‘Church of St. Dwynwen’. The island is a pleasant finger of land jutting
straight forward going to get on (and off)
out into the sea and its rock outcrops and historic buildings make it
Llanddwyn Island although it is only on
ideal for exploring and popular with TV programme and film makers.
really high tides it tends to get cut off, but best to be prepared.
J Dogs: There are seasonal dog restrictions
Close
on this walk – visit www.anglesey.gov.uk
Map Key Motorway Main road Track Bridleway Cycleway Footway Railway Subway Light rail and tram Cable car and chairlift Airport Runway and taxiway Airport apron and terminal Administrative boundary Forest Wood Golf course Park Residential area Common and meadow Retail area Industrial area Commercial area Heathland Lake and reservoir Farm Brownfield site Cemetery Allotments
for further information
J Suitable for: All the family will enjoy this, START/ FINISH
2
although younger children may find the distance a bit tiring, and all children should be well supervised on the beach and coastal sections.
J Refreshments: There is often a snack bar
3
(plus toilets) at the main Newborough 5
4
Beach car park and there is a shop at Newborough village.
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WALK DETAILS START Exit the car park taking the ‘Coastal Path’ past a sign for ‘Llyn Rhos Ddu’ and pass picnic tables. Follow the path between fences taking either fork at a split as they both join up again. Soon continue on the path with a fence just left to reach a junction with a surfaced track at a bend.
After this descend to a path junction and go ahead to climb steps to the lighthouse. Points of interest on this section
J Keep an eye on some of the paths as they are made of shells
J Ynys Lladdwyn is known as ‘Lovers Island’ as the ruined Church on it is dedicated to Saint Dwynwen who is the Welsh patron saint of lovers and the name ‘Llanddwyn’ means ‘Church of St. Dwynwen’
J The lighthouse was built in 1845 as the tip of the island marked a southern entrance into the Menai Staits. The cottages near the lighthouse were built to house pilots who
Points of interest on this section
guided ships in the Straits.
J The Wales Coast Path opened in May 2012. It runs for a mammoth 870 miles/1,400 km and links Queensferry in the
4) Re-trace your steps to the path junction at the base of the
north to Chepstow in the south of the country.
lighthouse. Go right to stay right at a fork in a short distance. Just before a stone boathouse go left to pass in front of a row
2) Go right (signposted ‘Newborough 1 mile’) following the
of white cottages. Pass these to continue on the track to reach
surfaced track. Pass by a gate and continue up the track
the Saxon Cross. Just after it, facing the old Church ruins,
keeping ahead on it when it becomes tarmacked. Eventually
reach a fork and take a path half right and continue to climb
the track becomes a surfaced lane and you continue on it
steps. The path now undulates up and down near the sea
rising gently. Continue to a junction near a Church over right
and soon passes through a gate. Continue on the undulating
and here go left on the lane taking care with children in the
path beyond. Further on watch for a gate down slightly to the
party. In a short distance (facing the house of ‘Tirmawr’)
right. Once you have seen it leave the path to drop right and
take a marked footpath right through a kissing gate and left
go through the gate to the beach. Go left towards Newborough
of double gates. Head half left over the field keeping right
beach and re-join the main beach after the hut where you
of a rock outcrop. Follow the path past a marker post at the
first reached the island. Go right along the beach with the
field bottom and go through a kissing gate left of a gate. Go
forest over left. Continue along the beach until you see the
forward a few paces to a track and go left (which is ahead
forest edge begin to slope away from the beach. Here look for
really). Continue on the path through Newborough Forest. In a
an obvious wooden structure in the dunes left and head left
short distance reach a fork in the path and go right following
towards this. This is actually a viewing platform for the beach
the Black foot marker. At a path crossroads (with a surfaced
and when you reach it go right of it to pass left through a gap
track) go straight ahead on the forest path. Continue to pass
onto it. Follow the boardwalk off it to reach a Coast Path sign
through a more open area and pass a bench. Keep ahead
and a large car park with toilets and a seasonal snack bar.
and on reaching a track at a bend go half left (which is really straight ahead) and pass a barrier to join another track. Go
5) Follow the Coast Path sign right across the bottom of the car
ahead on this and continue to reach a parking area.
park to another Coast Path sign. Go right to follow a path into the dunes for a short distance and then go left following the
Points of interest on this section
Coast Path to drop off the dunes and pick up a good surfaced
JThe extensive Newborough Forest was planted between
path. Follow this up the edge of the forest. At a junction stay
1947 and 1965 to provide timber commercially. Today it
left and shortly after, at a path crossroads, go right to continue
is an important home to bird and animal life as well as
on the Coast Path. At the next junction follow the Coast Path
offering recreation to the many people who visit it each
left and continue near the forest edge. When the forest ends
week
stay ahead in open ground between fences. Shortly join a good track and go ahead on this. As the track bends left pick
3) Facing the fence and the sea go right heading right of
up your outbound route and leave the track to go ahead on it
picnic tables to follow a sandy path with curves left. When it
still following the Coast Path. Continue on the path back to the
splits just before the beach take the left fork to descend to the
start and Llyn Rhos Ddu car park. n
beach – the right fork heads through the dunes. Once on the beach go right to head towards Llanddwyn Island. Curve left around the beach towards the island aiming for a hut near to it. Here pick up a good track and head up the island on it with a fence left. Rise for a while to descend to an opening and small gate. Once through this the path forks – take the right fork to follow a path nearer the island edge. Continue
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A WORD OF CAUTION Walking in the outdoors can be a strenuous activity and it is up to you to ensure that you are fit and healthy enough to undertake the route described and to approach the venture with caution and care. You should wear appropriate footwear and suitable clothing, take along food and drink plus carry the relevant map and a compass and be able to use it. The details given here are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. However, neither North Wales Magazine nor the author can accept responsibility for inaccuracies encountered.
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Local novelist gains fans across the pond
A North Walian novelist who lost his wife and only daughter to cancer is gaining new fans in America with the release of his latest book. Richard Rees, who used to have an accountancy practice in Wrexham, is attracting a new following in the USA, with sales rapidly increasing on Amazon. His first novel - The Illuminati Conspiracy - was published by Hodder and Stoughton before Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons, which featured a shadowy secret society reaching into the higher echelons of power. His second, Shadow of The Mary Celeste (retitled The Reikel Conspiracy) featured Opus Dei and an albino priest killer - and coincidentally, also came out before The Da Vinci Code. And succeeding stories reveal other influences on his writing. Dear Abigail is a tribute to his daughter, Elisabeth, who Richard cared for before she died at only 32 from ovarian cancer. The book was written for Richard’s granddaughter – the ‘Abigail’ of the title – as she has no memory of her mother. All proceeds are donated to the charity, Target Ovarian Cancer. www.richardhrees.com
Lanyon Bowdler expands team A law firm which recently expanded into North Wales has added another local addition to its Conwy based team. Llinos Roberts joined Lanyon Bowdler in May 2019 as a newly-qualified solicitor at its Conwy office, which opened earlier this year, and specialises in commercial and agricultural areas of the law - assisting Edward Nutting, who heads the North Wales team. “Llinos knows the area extremely well and will be an excellent addition to our team,” commented Edward. “She will be playing an integral role in helping me in the expansion of the commercial and agricultural property department in North Wales.” Meanwhile Llinos said: “Being brought up on the family farm near Caernarfon, I feel I have a unique insight into farming and believe that this knowledge, my rural roots and excellent knowledge of the area will be of great benefit to the clients I will be working for. Being bilingual is another service I bring to the role - I am happy to act for clients in either Welsh or English.” llinos.roberts@lblaw.co.uk
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Food firm beefs up range A growing food distribution company is championing Welsh beef with the launch of a new range of products that have just secured protected European status. Harlech Foodservice, which has its headquarters in Llanystumdwy, near Criccieth, has sealed a deal to sell
to help support the Welsh beef industry,” said Gareth
“top quality, succulent” steaks, roasting joints, diced
Evans, National Account Manager of the beef processing
beef and minced beef under the Brongain Farm brand.
parent company, Pickstock Telford. “Brongain Farm will
The 680-acre Brongain Farm, in Llanfechain in Powys,
be the flagship brand with Harlech Foodservice going
is owned by the Pickstock family who have recently
forward. Pickstock Telford has recently achieved its Welsh
completed all the necessary Welsh Government audits to
PGI status and looks forward to growing the partnership
qualify for European Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
with Harlech by supplying top quality prime Welsh beef.
accreditation for their Welsh beef. As a result, Pickstocks
We have an integrated supply chain, controlled all the
are aiming to increase the size of their Aberdeen Angus
way from the farm to when it arrives with the customer,
herd from 800 to 1,000 cattle.
essentially all the way from field to fork.”
“Pickstock and Harlech Foodservice are leading the way
www.harlech.co.uk
New hospice underway
Builders have moved in to start work on a satellite hospice on Anglesey. The hospice will be developed by converting a redundant ward at Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley, Holyhead. Local charity, St David’s Hospice is leading the
Textile designer uses Anglesey Sea Salt
project, with the support of Betsi Cadwaladr University
An ancient fabric dye favoured by Japanese Samurai
equal access to palliative care services. The internal
warriors for its natural antibacterial qualities has inspired
layout and artist’s impression has been designed by TACP
a textile designer to create a new collection of high fashion
Architects and building work is now being carried out
scarves. Talented designer Gethin Ceidiog Hughes, 27, from
by RLD Construction. The project, which is expected to
Denbigh, has launched the Japanese denim scarves using
take five months to complete, is completely independent
indigo dye and techniques mastered by traditional weavers
of the NHS and will be funded and run by St David’s
– and uses Halen Môn (Anglesey Sea Salt) mixed with
Hospice. All capital and running costs are to be raised
white distilled vinegar as a finishing agent. The new range
by the charity totalling £950,000 and with some funding
is the result of six months of painstaking research and
already secured, a fundraising appeal has been launched
experimentation. The launch was timed to coincide with
for the £475,000 needed to complete construction. “This
the Rugby World Cup in Japan and to celebrate the growing
Hospice will provide the people of Anglesey and parts of
links between the two countries. Gethin recently embarked
Gwynedd with inpatient hospice care closer to their own
on a residency at Ruthin Craft Centre which was made
home,” said chief executive of St David’s Hospice, Trystan
possible by a £5,000 grant from Arts Council of Wales and
Pritchard. “This is vitally important for patients and
he hopes to stage his first solo exhibition there in the New
families when they are at their most vulnerable. We have
Year. The scarves will be available to buy from stockists and
yet another huge fundraising task ahead and with the
online under Gethin’s brand Wilding, which is his mother’s
communities help, we hope to see the first patient using
middle name.
the new facility by February 2020.”
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www.stdavidshospice.org.uk
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Health Board, to ensure that the people of Anglesey have
e
Ychen Bannog comes to Llandudno
The first sighting of Ychen Bannog, the legendary beast
Snowdonia Nurseries launches Christmas displays
from the Orme, is expected at a new winter parade in Llandudno this month. With the dark evenings approaching and the Great Orme increasingly shrouded in darkness and mist, people visiting Mostyn Street in Llandudno this
The creators of Christmas in North Wales since
autumn have the chance of coming face to face with Ychen
1986, the Evans family at Snowdonia Nurseries
Bannog, a mythical beast that forms part of an exciting new
and Garden Centre have done it again. The doors
winter parade in the town. Created and devised by outdoor
to their Christmas displays are now open to
arts organisation Walk the Plank, ‘Winter Light – Golau
the public after hours of creative work. As the
Gaeaf’ promises to be a magical and mysterious theatrical
nights begin to draw in, you can enter a festive
spectacle which will make its way along Mostyn Street in
world of themed Christmas displays which, this
a bizarre cavalcade of beasts, masked monsters, a Viking
year, include ‘A Christmas Coral, ‘Jungle Bells’
ship and a lost circus troupe from Llandudno’s glory days as
and ‘Nadolig Llawen’, to name just a few. The
a Victorian seaside destination. Working with local artists
Christmas displays at the nurseries are always a
and community groups, ‘Winter Light – Golau Gaeaf’ is very
family affair with three generations contributing
much a home-grown outdoor spectacle for all the family
to this year’s wonderland. More exciting displays
which will bring an exciting new dimension to the town’s
will open throughout the month, and its famous
Christmas market on Saturday 16th November.
Santa’s Grotto returns to raise money for Ty
www.conwy.gov.uk
Gobaith, for whom the company works hard to fundraise for. www.snowdonianurseries.co.uk
St. David’s 20th Anniversary Concert To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of St. David’s Hospice, enjoy an evening listening to the best voices in North Wales, Côr Glanaethwy and world renowned Harp Soloist Catrin Finch. The event will take place at the Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno on Saturday 23rd November at 7.30pm. Tickets are £20 for adults and £10 for children. The Hospice is privileged to invite such an array of talent to Llandudno for what promises to be an evening you won’t forget. www.stdavidshospice.org.uk
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Learning by heart
the whole cast perseveres they will end up with a performance they can be proud of, as well as mums, dads and carers! Problem solving Children are often encouraged to use their imaginations and ‘thinkoutside-the-box’ when confronted with
Often perceived as a ‘soft’ option when compared to
an issue. For example, they may come across
pursuits such as swimming, football or a stint with the Scouts, performing arts are hugely beneficial for children and
the following scenario in a drama class: we don’t have access to
young people – more so than many parents realise.
a car to perform our scene, but we do have four chairs for seats
We’re going to look at some of the benefits of performing arts
and a colander which will become our steering wheel. We can
for children that often go unnoticed. This list is by no means
all react to the curve of the road, or have experienced the jolt of
exhaustive, and every child will take his or her time to develop
a car when stopping quickly in traffic – therefore we have all
all the characteristics explored. Take a quick read and consider
the components needed to portray a car journey. The ability to
how many of these qualities you see your child demonstrate
solve problems creatively within the safety of a performing arts
daily, and if he or she doesn’t already participate in performing
environment can be transferred to everyday life when dealing
arts, consider if even one of these qualities might encourage
with a variety of issues. If children feel comfortable exploring
enrolment in classes.
and dealing with problems in a non-linear way, this makes them more confident overall. Perhaps you have noticed this in
Empathy
your child when they have used creative thinking to solve a
Empathy is a hugely important characteristic in everyday
problem.
life, and children, who can naturally be quite self-centred, will benefit from learning empathy when they study
Confidence
characterisation. To accurately portray a character, we
Performing arts are hugely beneficial to children’s confidence
need to be able to step into their shoes to understand and
levels. It takes courage to participate in a practical performance:
appreciate their present situation and our portrayal of them
standing up on a stage, risking forgetting a line or tripping in a
at that moment; but we also need to understand the decisions
dance routine. The confidence that comes from performing arts
and actions that have brought them to the instance we are
is naturally transferred into everyday life and will help children
depicting. Is this character happy or sad; why do they feel this
in a variety of different social situations - making them more
way; and what will influence their thinking at this moment in
comfortable answering questions in their lessons, giving
time? If your child understands a character in this way they
presentations and successfully interviewing for university
can apply this to their own lives and will in turn know how to
places and jobs later on in life. Parents can help to nurture
react more effectively to everyday situations with friends, at
children’s new-found confidence by encouraging them to
school or with adults, ultimately making them more socially
rehearse their lines, songs and dance routines in front of family
aware. Parents can help nurture empathy by reading in scenes
and friends.
at home to help your child memorise their lines and better understand their character.
Helping children to flourish All the skills and qualities learned from performing arts
Listening
will also benefit children in their academic pursuits and
The ability to listen, retain information and act accordingly
achievements. Increased confidence, listening skills, empathy
is an important skill. Effective listening is achieved when
and improved problem solving will all help a child to flourish in
children take direction from their peers, teachers and
class by becoming more engaged and mature students.
directors. This direction can not only change the course of
At Rydal Penrhos, we believe that our three core modules offer
a scene, but it encourages children to be more receptive to
our pupils the very best mix of both performance and technical
the thoughts and ideas of others if they are willing to listen
training as well as providing them with skills for life to help
and work collaboratively. In turn, this can make children less
them grow into well-rounded individuals. Even children who
confrontational, and better-respected among their peers, who
don’t pursue the performing arts will hugely benefit from the
will see them as someone to turn to when they need advice
experiences they gain and the friendships they make. n
or just someone to talk to. The ability to listen also boosts the sense of camaraderie and encourages teamwork among children who are part of a larger cast. Performances are a big commitment, requiring a whole team effort to ensure that the end result is their best possible performance. While listening
Sally Ann Harding is Senior School Head of Rydal Penrhos. She is about to embark on her 28th year at the school and her 40th in the teaching profession
to changes is time-consuming and requires patience, when
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MAGAZINE
Rydal Penrhos student makes national squad A talented sailing squad member at Rydal Penrhos has secured a prestigious national squad selection for the second consecutive season. Llion Morris, a Year 9 pupil at the school, will once again be part of the ITCA GBR National Topper Squad for their winter training programme in the coming months. This represents a significant milestone for the pupil as there are only 25 squad places available for the programme, and Llion will now embark on a series of additional training sessions to further enhance his development. It has been another campaign full of significant achievements for the teenager, who has developed his skills considerably since his involvement with the school’s RYA accredited Sailing Centre. This has resulted in a series of impressive competition triumphs over the summer, which culminated
in a tremendous victory in the Topper fleet at the British Youth Sailing Welsh Regional Championships, meaning Llion now currently holds all three national Topper titles, a feat only achieved by two other sailors previously. “Llion’s ongoing commitment to his sailing is matched by his incredible ability to thrive on a consistent basis within a competitive setting, and he is thoroughly deserving of a place in the ITCA GBR National Topper Squad,” commented senior school head Sally Ann Harding. “He has emerged as a fantastic role model to younger sailing squad members and is always looking to improve not only his own abilities, but others around him which is a fantastic trait to have.” www.rydalpenrhos.com
EDUCATION NEWS Wrexham Glyndwr goes green Enjoying a cuppa at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is helping staff and students do their bit for the environment. As part of a drive to cut down on the amount of waste being sent to landfill, the university has worked alongside catering partner Aramark to encourage staff and students to stop using disposable cups and switch to reusable alternatives. One way in which this has been done is by adding an extra charge on for each hot drink served in a non-reusable cup – with the proceeds being ploughed back into environmentallyfriendly ‘Husk Up cups’ instead. Over the past academic year, the scheme has raised £8,250 – and seen 332kg of cups being saved from landfill. Wrexham Glyndwr University Director of Operations, Lynda Powell, said: “Over the past academic year we’ve already saved an impressive amount of waste from going to landfill through making one small change to the way our drinks are served. A fifth of the hot drinks we sell are now served in a re-usable cup. “However, our aim has always been to cut that level of waste far further, so we have invested the proceeds from the last year’s charges directly back into purchasing 2,000 Wrexham Glyndwr University-branded ‘Husk Up cups.’” The microwave and dishwasher safe Husk Up Cups are made from rice husk – not plastic – and are biodegradable, containing no melamine or bisphenol A. www.glyndwr.ac.uk
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Myddelton makes Independent Schools of the Year final Pupils and staff at Myddelton Preparatory School, Denbigh, are celebrating after being praised by judges for the outstanding student experience they provide to pupils across all years. Myddelton Prep is one of a number to make it through to the final stage of the Independent Schools of the Year 2019 competition, which is run by Independent School Parent magazine and open to independent schools from across the country. “We are thrilled to have been named as finalists, said Katie Gresley-Jones, head of prep school at Myddelton College. “This accolade reflects the hard work and dedication of both our staff and the children, and our commitment to ensuring we provide our pupils with the very best educational experience there is to offer. The ISP were impressed with our commitment to not only equip our pupils with the skills needed to work in the 21st Century, but also with the skills needed to cope with the demands and pressures of life in the 21st Century. We look forward now to sharing this success with the whole school community, including our parents, students, and our teaching teams.” Finalists will be featured in a widely distributed special winner’s supplement magazine and will be given a rosette to display alongside their brand. In addition, winners will be presented with a trophy. www.myddeltoncollege.com
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You & Your
Pet
TOP TIPS FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER BIRD FEEDING Birds must fatten up in winter to ensure they can survive the
feeding grounds when natural food gradually runs out, a
coldest of nights. Now more than ever, your local and visiting
sudden drop off in feeding puts added pressure on them to find
birds will appreciate any food you can offer. As with all wildlife,
a new food source quickly.
we can lend a helping hand by providing a welcome source of extra food in colder times.
Top Tips 1.Know your birds
What to feed
Different species eat different things. Sparrows and Finches like
The best way to attract the maximum amount of species is to
seeds, Tits like fat, and Thrushes and Robins like fruit and worms.
offer variety. We’d recommend one regular feeder that you can use seed in, and one peanut feeder as they’re the favorite of
2.Water
so many birds. In order to really look after them, offer out some
Ensure bird baths and ponds do not freeze over in winter,
fat balls. They last a while, don’t melt and are full of essential
either by adding some hot water or leave a floating ball on the
energy over winter. Offer a variety of feed to maximise your
surface.
bird table’s pull factor.
J Peanuts - Tits, Woodpecker, Greenfinch J Mealworm - Blackbird, Wren, Robin J Suet - Chaffinch, Coal Tit, Woodpecker, Great Tit, Nuthatch, Starling
3.Quantity Only put out what will get eaten within a few days. This is important if you want to avoid unwanted visitors and mouldy food.
J Seed Mixes - Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Sparrow, Wren
J Sunflower Hearts - Tits, Bullfinch, Greenfinch, Sparrow, Nuthatch
4. Location, location, location! Position your feeders high up away from bushes and undergrowth so cats can’t pounce on your birds.
J Nyjer Seed - Goldfinch 5. Keep it clean Why Feed Fat?
Dirty bird feeders and bird tables can help spread diseases.
Birds require high-energy (high fat) foods during the cold
Make sure you clean them regularly to keep your visitors
winter weather to maintain their fat reserves to survive the
healthy and happy. And always wash your hands after feeding
cold. Fat balls and suet-based products will provide excellent
the birds!
nutrition and ensure birds can maintain essential warmth when it’s coldest.
For any further support don’t hesitate to pop in to petplace and ask one of the team. n
Keep them hydrated Providing clean, fresh water alongside food is very important, particularly for seed eaters such as Finches. They need to
Siôn Bashar is the store manager at petplace
drink regularly to counterbalance their dry diet.
in Abergele. Having worked for petplace for five years he has a wealth of knowledge, and
Keep it up
a genuine love for all things pet related. Be
Once you start feeding birds, remember to top up their food
sure to pop in and say ‘Hi’.
regularly. While most visitors will adapt and move to new
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Wedding planner After speaking to lots of newly engaged couples at a recent wedding fayre in North Wales, there was one statement I heard repeatedly throughout the day, which has prompted this month’s column: “I have no idea where to start!” There’s nothing more magical than hearing those four words, ‘will you marry me?’ and there’s nothing more exciting than telling the world you’re going to get married! But… where’s the best place to start? Sit down together and talk through any special dates you have as a couple, which may direct you towards the date you’d like to book for your wedding day. This could be the date you first met, the date you got engaged or a date of a significant family member who is no longer with you, as it would be your way of including them as part of your day. Once you have a specific date in mind, you should then draw up a list of everyone you would like to invite to your big day. When writing down your guest list, think about the person you’re adding carefully and the reasons why you want them to be part of your big day. After all your budget will determine the number of guests you’ll be able to invite. You may wish to have the same number of guests throughout the day and evening or you may wish to invite close family
you in terms of the look and feel of the venue along with how
and friends to the day, with additional people invited to
welcome you’re made to feel, also ask the venues for details
your evening celebrations. Either way sitting down at the
on their wedding packages. Are they strict with the wedding
beginning of your journey will help give you an idea of
packages they offer or is there flexibility to have the wedding
numbers for your big day.
you’ve always dreamed of?
With a rough idea of numbers and a date you’ve both decided
When you’ve found the perfect venue ask them about the
upon, it’s now time to find a venue! With a variety of options
availability of your date. But before signing on the dotted line
available to you, from marquees and converted barns to stately
work out a rough cost for your wedding, so you can make sure
homes and hotels, the choice can be overwhelming however,
you have time to budget and save for the big day, without
this is where your guest numbers can help narrow down your
putting too much pressure on yourself. The venue may have
options.
dates available next year but will this be enough time to save the money you need, or would 2021 be more suitable? Believe
Firstly, you need to decide on a location for your wedding, it
me, time flies by and whichever year you do choose it will
could be where you live, somewhere you grew up or a place
soon be upon you without you realising. n
that you both love. Once you have the location, research all the wedding venues in your chosen area and contact them to find out what their capacity is for a ceremony, wedding breakfast
Caroline Roberts runs Events by Caroline
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Once you have all the details you can see which venues
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Getting back
Three places to visit in November
to Nature
Dolmelynllyn, near Dolgellau This National Trust estate off the A470 near Coed-y-Brenin is a gem of a woodland. It’s a Credit: Paul Leafe
There’s plenty of wildlife across the region in November, says Julian Hughes, if you know where to look.
Shine on, Woodcock Moon
remnant of the Celtic Rainforest that once covered much of the western half of Wales, but much has already been lost. The woodland here is wet and the waterfalls impressive
The November full moon is sometimes known as the
after rain, so wear good boots.
‘Woodcock Moon’ because it was once thought that the
A network of paths takes you
long-billed birds flew across the North Sea to Britain during that week. Although they are
close to some of the special
in the family of ‘wading’ birds, Woodcocks feed in open pasture at night, probing the soft
lichens and mosses, and look
ground for worms. During the day, they roost among fallen leaves in the damper parts of
out for the Highland Cattle that
woodland where they use camouflage to provide protection. They’ll only flush into flight
have been brought in to look
when they have to, often to the surprise of passing walkers.
after this special place.
In spring, hawthorn hedges blaze white with blossom, but by autumn the leaves have fallen, leaving behind the small, bright red berries known as ‘haws’. The name is the old English word for ‘hedge’, and it’s still one of our commonest countryside shrubs. No surprise,
Credit: Julian Hughes
Hawthorn – the original hedge
RSPB Valley Wetlands, Anglesey A suite of lakes close to the RAF airbase attract hundreds of ducks from northern Europe each winter. Llyn Penrhyn is
then, that Hawthorns are associated with legends
the easiest to access, but take
and superstition, marking the entrance to the other world. The berries are loved by
care not to disturb the birds
thrushes, particularly Redwings and Fieldfares that arrive here from Scandinavia
you’ve come to see. Pochards,
this month.
Tufted Ducks and Gadwalls feed in the centre of the lake, Credit: Magnus Hagdorn
Credit: Julian Hughes
while you might spot a Bittern flying over the reedbed. Listen for noisy Cetti’s Warblers too. Oakenholt Marsh, Flint The saltmarsh is one of the key habitats in the Dee estuary,
Lungs of the forest
Wales holds an amazing 50% of all the world’s Atlantic oak woodland, thanks to our oceanic climate, especially the high rainfall. This special habitat is home to some very special plants. They are not showy and colourful, but these mosses and lichens grow on old trees thanks to the clean air and the wet environment. Tree Lungwort is one such specialist, an indicator of ancient woodland, its billowing ‘leaves’ growing on tree trunks. Celtic Rainforests Wales is a major programme underway in Snowdonia National Park to restore the woodland by removing the invasive Rhododendron bushes and managing the woodland with grazing animals.
Flies that build their own underwater home
Caddisflies are a family of moth-like insects with hairy wings, which you can see through the summer in wetlands, even around garden ponds. The larvae live in water, protecting themselves by gluing together tiny stones, sand, leaves and twigs using a silk they generate in their mouth. Caddisfly larvae live in sheltered streams, and this is a good month to look for them. You’ll be amazed how well camouflaged they are!
and in the creeks birds such as Little Egrets and Redshanks feed. Visit at the highest tide and you’ll see birds (and even small mammals) pushed closer to shore. A permit is required to visit the hides at Connah’s Quay nature reserve, but you can watch from the Wales coast path at Flint Castle.
Julian Hughes grew up in North Wales, which instilled a lifelong love of nature. He lives near Llandudno, manages the RSPB’s public affairs work in Wales, and writes about the region’s wildlife.
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Sea life
Galloping gallinules it’s a herd of seahorses! Quirky and bizarre, enigmatic and elegant, seahorses are
The Wildlife and Countryside Act in 2008
mysterious creatures of myth and legend. From daily dances
declared both species of British seahorse
and male pregnancy to eyes that can move independently and
completely protected making it an offence to
incredible camouflage, everything about them is unique and
kill, injure, capture or possess them in British waters.
extraordinary. Yet many people are still unaware that British
Seahorses are now also protected under CITES (Convention
seahorses even exist!
on International Trade in Endangered Species) but almost unbelievably there is not enough data on our British species
We have two native species of seahorse here in the UK, the
to make an accurate assessment of their numbers and they
aptly named spiny seahorse Hippocampus guttulatus and the
are therefore classified as Data Deficient – which seems
more delicate-looking short-snouted seahorse Hippocampus
shockingly remiss for such charismatic creatures which were
hippocampus. Their name is derived from the Greek “Hippos”
once commonplace! There is much concern over the long-
for horse and “kampos” meaning ‘sea monster’.
term stability of British seahorse populations as they are now known to be extremely rare and highly vulnerable to pollution
Amusingly, a group of seahorses is called a ‘herd’ but this
and disturbance.
seems rather inappropriate for such slow-moving and elusive creatures. Other than the shape of their head, seahorses
When I bought the Anglesey Sea Zoo in 2007 I refined the
have nothing in common with equines. They are poor
business to house entirely native species and focussed on
swimmers, relying on excellent camouflage to avoid detection
conservation, education and sustainability. The passing
by predators, with a prehensile tail to grip onto eelgrass and
of The Countryside Act and the sudden need for illegally
seaweed which prevents them from being carried away by
caught native seahorses to be safely housed serendipitously
strong currents and waves.
coincided with the end of our tropical seahorse breeding programme, so we turned our hand to the challenge of
Seahorses feed on tiny animals such as plankton, small fish
keeping endangered British seahorses. To our amazement
and shrimps. They have excellent eyesight and their eyes can
they had never been successfully reared in captivity and
move independently, giving them the enviable ability to look
thus our British seahorse captive breeding and conservation
forwards and backwards at the same time! They patiently
programme was founded. We have both native seahorse
wait around for prey to come along then suck it up through
species breeding and on display here and we are the only
their snout like a vacuum cleaner. They have no teeth and
institution anywhere to be dedicated and successful in
no stomach so they swallow their food whole and it passes
carrying out this work.
through their digestive system very quickly, which means they must feed almost constantly to stay alive, on average 30-
The Anglesey Sea Zoo is an all-native aquarium, with natural
50 times a day!
sea water. We maintain close links with local fisherman and communities and our aim is to release juvenile seahorses which
Along with their cousins the pipefishes and seadragons,
we have bred here, to help restore wild populations, in the same
seahorses are the only animals in existence where the male
way that we do with lobsters.
has a true pregnancy. During their courtship display the pair will dance with their tails entwined and change colour. The
It has taken a decade of hard work, and there is even more
female transfers her eggs to the male’s brooding pouch, he
ahead, but how wonderful it would be to see herds of seahorses
fertilises them and carries them, giving birth to live young
returning to our shallow seas here in North Wales! n
through contractions after several weeks. In theory, both our native seahorse species have a wide distribution around the whole of the British Isles and historically they were common in many coastal areas here around Anglesey and North Wales. But, in reality, around 20-30 years ago seahorse numbers suddenly plummeted and they disappeared almost completely across their entire range.
Frankie Hobro is the owner and director of Anglesey Sea Zoo. She has always been a passionate advocate for conservation, and has a long history working on hands-on conservation projects with critically endangered species in difficult conditions abroad
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All Things
Auctioneering
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Since being invited to write for North Wales Magazine some months ago, Cato Crane has been very busy in the region. We have visited many clients in Mold, Ruthin, Holywell, Whitford, Bala, Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea. Last Monday our removal team and I were in Aberdovey removing pictures, silver, ceramics and good clocks – all of which were destined for auction in our busy City of Liverpool Auction Rooms.
English Victorian Chair in the French style
In North Wales we have made some interesting discoveries. A pair of finely carved models of wooden articulated human hands used for displaying jewellery in Browns of Chester made Investiture Chairs are always popular, which one would you choose?
several hundred pounds. A Gothic oak Metamorphic oak library chair made over £300 and a collection of Royal Doulton Henry Vlll and his wives figures attracted strong bidding.
Bronze Animal Studies Are Very Popular
A fine Japanese studio pottery bowl and a good bronze censer or incense burner is, together with two good collections of pictures, small furniture and clocks in our November Fine Art Auction. Prices, I am pleased to report, are holding up well in
If you happened to be one of the invited guests you could buy
Liverpool. To remind you of our telephone number it is 01766
your chair for £12! The remainder were sold to the public and
771777 and lines are open 24 hours a day, every day.
arrived flat-packed at your home in a cardboard box. If you have the original box and the chair still in it, it is worth a huge
Now then, chairs come and go in all shapes and sizes; like
amount of money now. Not all chairs are in the same condition
motor cars, if you have the right models you can sell them easily
however. We recently had one that was completely original but
for high prices. We have recently had in our auctions two July
in poor condition; as well as one that has had a replacement
1969 Investiture Chairs which were used in Caernarfon Castle
cushion but was in fine condition.
for the assembled invited guests. Over 4,600 chairs were supplied for the occasion and were designed by Lord Snowdon,
Which one would you choose to acquire? Original in poor
designer and photographer husband of Her Royal Highness
condition – or clean but not totally original? They both found
Princess Margaret.
eager bidders and buyers.
The chairs we made from moulded plywood in olive ash
If you have one of these chairs please phone me, especially if
in the Remploy factories in Wales. The red cushions were
you have the original delivery box!! I am in Wales every week
made from red dyed Welsh flannel with golden tassels. The
and I would be please to call to see you and appraise all items
chairs were stained red also and then lacquered to prevent
for auction at almost any time to suit yourself.
the dye staining clothing if it rained; it drizzled a bit I seem to remember as I watched some of the broadcast on a
Keep the discoveries coming in and we will do our very best to
colour television in the radio and TV department in Lewis’s
get high prices for you… Happy antiques hunting to you all and I
department store in Liverpool.
look forward to meeting you soon… n
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Confessions of a modern day magpie Her name was Tatty, she was a Showgirl. With purple feathers in her hair. Well what can I say… My head is spinning with the amount of gorgeous stock flooding into TDHQ. Every day is like Christmas, unpacking deliveries while trying to remember what it is we have been buying? As much as buying antiques and running the business is tremendous fun, it is also really hard work and I am desperately trying to keep on top of the sold orders in the despatch bay, not that Tatty’s complaining – we really are fortunate to be succeeding in these uncertain economic times. Through Alex’s contacts, and from writing in North Wales Magazine, we have had some wonderful and interesting house calls, and I can honestly say it never fails to surprise me, when you’re welcomed into the most unexpected places to explore a lifetime of collecting and family history. Maintaining the right balance and mix of stock in our showroom is always a tricky task to fulfil. At TDHQ we are known for our bohemian vibe. Heavily influenced by our love of intricately detailed North African furniture, Moorish lanterns, Persian rugs and Asian art. It’s a relaxed but carefully thought out look, with a generous sprinkling of the English country house thrown in. To add variety and to compliment our look, Tatty feels it’s
haberdashery fittings from a Parisian store on the Champs
important to have colour and texture running through the
Elyse, perfect to display stock and also extremely desirable
showroom and website – you know, that feminine touch that
on the retail market.
softens a room. To enable this, throughout the year I like to attend a handful of really good vintage fairs, where I know
But the absolute showstopper, the must have item, was a
the stock we need will be in plentiful supply, while also
1950’s Showgirls headdress, straight from the Las Vegas
bagging a few vintage gems along the way for myself.
Strip (well maybe), or the Moulin Rouge. Plumes of purple feathers and bright sparkly diamantes, who doesn’t need a
Fact; Vintage fairs are not just about old clothes and
bit of razzle dazzle in their lives?
handbags. Specialist dealers in textiles and decorative items come from all over the country and a few bring their
Because as we all know – life is a cabaret!
collections from all over the world. You never know what you might find – on my last buying trip I snapped up beautiful
Tatty is constantly searching for new stock and would love to hear from you if you have any of the
Tatty X
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following for sale: fine vintage, decorative antiques,
vintage and antiques. Based at: Tatty
vintage textiles/quilts or Welsh blankets.
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The
Last laugh
Stop me if I’m boring you but I’ve spent a fair chunk of this
it and I ended up throwing 13 socks in the bin. But the sock
month pairing socks, which is about as interesting as an
room has been liberated, and with it my soul.
evening spent counting your legs. There are two ways of pairing socks. The first involves doing them as you go along
Reflecting on this little victory without focusing on what it
but nobody does that apart from Karen at the school gate.
says about my life, I heard the front door and I skipped to
But then she also buys school uniforms six months early,
greet my family in my newly-paired stocking feet. “We’ve
makes her kids fancy dress costumes from scratch and has
been shopping!” said my daughter in a wild-eyed way that
already bought this year’s Christmas presents, wrapped
suggested she’d bagged herself a new outfit. “And look, we’ve
them and stacked them in the loft.
bought you some new socks.”
So leaving the multi-tasking genius that is Karen aside for
“Thank you,” I said, all the time thinking ‘what sort of fresh
the moment, that leaves the rest of us who go for option two
hell is this?’
which involves ultimately having a ‘sock room’. Don’t get me
“Don’t you like them?”
wrong, it’s not just a room for socks. A) we’re not that posh
“Yes, of course, they’re great. I just need to find a home for
and b) nobody has a sock problem that big. A sock room is a
them.”
room in the house where the unpaired socks lurk. The door’s
“You’re a weirdo dad,” said everyone.
usually closed, but every time I walk past I shudder and think
“Yeah, they’re socks, not stray cats,” my son added.
‘one day I’m going to have to go in there.’ I opened the packet and, to my relief, saw that they were I initially went for a botched job, which involves pairing
bonfire night themed novelty socks, complete with flamed-
enough socks so everyone has a week’s supply, and dumping
toes. Right so I just need to wear them once, re-pair them
the rest in a bag, to be sorted later.
before putting them in wash then when they’re clean put them straight in the drawer until next year.
Aware of my problem, last Christmas my kids bought me seven pairs socks, each pair with a colour-coded toe and
“You know you said that out loud?” said my daughter. “We can
day of the week stitched in. You’d think they don’t sell such
always take them back.”
things for anyone over the age of five, but they do because presumably I’m not the only grown-up with a brain the size
“No they’re great, and the best things is I won’t need any more
of a pea.
for Christmas,” I said. n
The colour-coding system worked well for the first week. But as soon as they went into the wash, they got separated and very quickly I didn’t know what day it was. By Wednesday I’d
Dave Rothnie is resident
hit sock-bottom: I found myself answering the door wearing a
compere of Stand-up at the
left sock with Tuesday on it and a right sock with Saturday on
Seaside, an acclaimed comedy
it. It was then that I knew things had to change.
night that takes place on the final Saturday of every month
I’ve been pretty much pairing socks ever since but I have
at The Station in Colwyn Bay.
happy news. I finished on Halloween. OK, not every pair made
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IN THE
STARS...
While everyone remembers Russell Grant from his Breakfast TV appearances in the 1980’s, most people don’t realise that Russell was the first astrologer in over 300 years to present a horoscope forecast to a member of the Royal Family (HRH Queen Mother). Now dubbed the “Royal Astrologer” Russell has appeared on numerous television shows, including Strictly Come Dancing. He divides his time between London and his North Wales home near Portmeirion. www.russellgrant.com
November’s horoscopes brought to you by Russell Grant ARIES (March 21st – April 20th) You can’t afford to ignore a tense financial situation in mid-November. The Full Moon on the 12th insists you re-think your spending habits. It may be necessary to find a more lucrative job, curtail luxury purchases and pay off some debts. On the 26th, the New Moon warns against venturing into unknown territory. Although you long for adventure, you need a reliable guide. TAURUS (April 21st – May 21st) Mid-November will push you to be more demanding. On the 14th, the Full Moon will prompt you to confront a demanding friend, romantic partner or business associate. If you sense they’ll never give you the support and sympathy you need, you may decide to go solo. Although this situation will be highly emotional, it will make logical sense. GEMINI (May 22nd – June 21st) A shocking secret will come to light, due to a revelatory Full Moon on the 12th. You’ll be dismayed to discover a charming colleague has been involved in underhanded activity. If they ask for you to cover their mistakes, refuse. You can’t compromise your relationship for the sake of this manipulator. Protect your interests. The New Moon on the 26th indicates a partnership will take root. CANCER (June 22nd – July 23rd) A group effort won’t pan out the way you wanted. A tense Full Moon on the 12th indicates creative squabbles. This is one of those situations where too many cooks have spoiled the broths. Although you have worked to keep your ego in check, this has only allowed pushier individuals to get their way. You’ll be highly disappointed with the result.
LIBRA (September 24th – October 23rd) On the 12th, the Full Moon will bring an unexpected expense. You’ll have to scramble to pay this bill. Keep a careful eye on your bank balance. It could dip into the red if you forget to record an outgoing cheque or monthly payment. Although this situation is frustrating, it is also a teaching moment. Learning to stick to a budget will help you make the most of your finances. SCORPIO (October 24th – November 22nd) The Full Moon on the 12th brings attention to a troubled relationship. You will no longer be able to ignore the troubling behaviour of someone close to your heart. Resist the temptation to explain away these jarring incidents. Instead, suggest you go to counselling together. If your friend will not get help, you may decide to talk to a professional and seek their advice. SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd – December 21st) It will be time to make a decision about a health matter on the 12th. The Full Moon will require you to find a treatment for a nagging ache and pain. It’s possible this problem could be stress-related. Making changes to your daily routine is critical to your wellbeing. If this means breaking a bad habit, getting treatment for an addiction or leaving a toxic situation, do it. CAPRICORN (December 22nd – January 20th) A creative project won’t get the reception you desire on the 12th. That’s when a tense Full Moon heaps harsh criticism upon you. Resist the urge to be defensive, especially on social media. Maintaining a quiet, dignified silence will prompt fair minded people to take a second look at your work. You’re being unfairly accused of broadcasting a troubling message.
LEO (July 24th – August 23rd) You’ll be expected to do some damage control at work in mid-November. The Full Moon on the 12th could shed light on an ongoing problem. Dealing with dissatisfied customers will be challenging. You’ll have to fight to strike a compromise that satisfies both clients and your company. Listen more than you speak. On the 26th, the New Moon will put you in the path of romance.
AQUARIUS (January21st – February 19th) Home and family demand your attention on the 12th. That’s when the Full Moon makes you realise how much you’ve been neglecting your nearest and dearest. Being in constant communication with work has undermined your personal relationships. It’s time to change your priorities. This may mean leaving a position that requires you are constantly on call.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) Returning from a trip or graduating from a course of study could be rather deflating in mid-November. Instead of celebrating this achievement, the tense Full Moon on the 12th will make you nervous about the future. While it’s true you won’t be sure about your next moves, that isn’t a bad thing. Keep your options open and stop pressuring yourself to forge a new path.
PISCES (February 20th – March 20th) You won’t be able to put off mundane tasks in mid-November. The Full Moon on the 12th will require you to stop what you’re doing and attend to routine paperwork and household chores. Negative feedback from an authority figure will raise your hackles. It will take all your strength to maintain a dignified silence while they heap criticisms on you.
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