Yes Mag - North Wales Magazine - North Wales Business Directory - March April 2011 Edition

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Many Reasons to visit Rhos on Sea

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Our helpful staff will assist you with making your house the home of your dreams

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Restaurant & Take Away (fully licensed)

Speciality Dishes Murgi Massala Chicken or Lamb Shatkora Raj Special Chicken Balti South Indian Garlic Chicken Chicken or Lamb Shatti Tokra Steak Diane Chicken or Lamb Jalfrezi Chicken or Lamb Garlic

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Welcome to the 2nd Year of YesMag, in that time we have seen our circulation double and our website has had nearly 100,000 hits in just one year. Not bad for starters. Thanks to all our readers for your encouraging comments, support and ideas. Please remember that YesMag is here for everyone so if there is anything you would like to see in it, please do not hesitate to contact us.

1st March is St Davids Day, 24th April Easter Sunday and Spring is just around the corner, and after that SUMMER to look forward to, fantastic.

Whatever you do don’t forget Mothers Day on 3rd April our advertisers are offering lots of choice for presents and lovely meals.

Our Competition winners were drawn on 23rd December and their names are below.

1st prize £50 - won by Lynne Plumb who chose to spend it at Carlos Italian Restaurant in Craig-y-Don 2nd prize £30 - won by Bernard Butterworth who chose to spend his at Yeung Sing, Chinese Restaurant, Penrhyn Bay 3rd prize £20 - won by Ronald Jeffries, who chose Home from Home Restaurant / Café, Penrhyn Bay

Congratulations to our lucky winners I will leave you now to let you enjoy the rest of the magazine.

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We keep going back to Bengal Dynasty Llandudno for their delicious eat as much as you like Sunday Buffet, a treat not to be missed and such good value.

The Albert is also one of our favourite watering holes, they serve sumptuous meals throughout the day and it is nice to relax with a cold glass of wine

Best wishes Dianne Harris Editor

Another excellent Indian Restaurant is The Raj in Conwy. Please give them a try.

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EDITOR

Dianne Harris

IT & DESIGN

Marilyn Clark

SALES

Richard Clark

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hos on Sea also known as Llandrillo-yn-Rhos sits in the shadow of the hill known as Bryn Euryn on the Western edge of the Bay of Colwyn, and between the towns of Penrhyn Bay to the West and Colwyn Bay to the East. It is popular not only for its beautiful scenery but for its history, it’s wonderful promenade and its thriving shopping centre, some of the most popular being featured in the following pages.

Bryn Euryn is a hill overlooking Rhos-on-Sea on which there are the remains of a hill fort called Dinerth, the 'fort of the bear', and a limestone quarry Ednyfed Fychan , 13th century seneschal to Llywelyn the Great and ancestor to the House of Tudor was granted the land and built a castle on the hill, of which all traces have disappeared, and a manor, Llys Euryn of which the ruins of its 15th century reconstruction can be seen today.

St Trillo's Chapel In Rhos is the 6th century St Trillo's Church, (Llandrillo yn Rhos) which was the mother church of a large parish which included places as far apart as Eglwysbach and Eglwys Rhos (Llan Rhos). The chapelon by the sea is on the site of a pre-Christian, sacred holy well; the altar is built directly over the pure water of the well. St Trillo, the son of Ithel Hael from Llydaw (Snowdonia) who also founded a church at another place called Llandrillo in Denbighshire. Trillo's brother Tygai (Llandygai) founded a church near Penrhyn Bangor; their sister Llechid founded a church (Llanllechid) Rhos Fynach In 1186 Llywelyn the Great permitted the establishment of the Cistercian Aberconwy Abbey, and the monks built a fishing weir on the sea shore below Bryn Euryn. The place became known as Rhos Fynach, heath of the monks. In a charter of 1230 Llywelyn sanctioned the purchase by Ednyfed Fychan of land at Rhos Fynach and in 1289 the abbey moved to Maenan and the weir was ceded to Ednyfed's estate. Eventually Rhos Fynach and the weir came into the hands of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who in 1575 granted it to a Captain Morgan, a privateer, for services rendered against the enemies of Queen Elizabeth I at sea. (This is not the famous pirate of the Caribbean Captain Henry Morgan who lived in the century following).

The weir continued to provide a prosperous livelihood through to the early 20th century: during a single night in 1850, 35,000 herring were caught, and 10 tons of mackerel were removed in one tide as late as 1907. Because such weirs decimated inshore fish stocks, Parliament banned them in 1861 unless it could be shown they pre-dated the Magna Carta, which the then owners, the Parry Evans family, were able to prove. Their estate included Rhos Fynach house, also known as Rhos Farm, on the Promenade near St Trillo's Chapel. The house is now a very popular pub and restaurant. Its date of construction is not known for sure, but it is considered to have been started by the Cistercians before the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The fishing weir fell into disuse during World War I and most traces have disappeared. Trial excavation of the site in 1993 recorded constructions carbon 14-dated between 1500 and 1660.

Madog and claims for the discovery of America Perhaps Rhos-on-Sea's greatest claim to fame is that, according to legend, Madog ap Owain Gwynedd, a Welsh prince of Gwynedd, sailed from here in 1170 and discovered America, over three hundred years before Christopher Columbus's famous voyage in 1492. This event is recorded by a plaque on one of the properties on the sea-front.

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Rhos on Sea RHOS FYNACH Tavern & Restaurant Rhos Promenade, Rhos on Sea

QUALITY COOK & GIFT SHOP

New for Christmas Motion by Maxwell & Williams

Reputed to be the oldest building in Colwyn. Steeped in History, Dating back to 1181.

We serve bar meals daily, using fresh local ingredients. Our cosy candlelit Monk‟s Restaurant & Conservatory is a perfect setting for a Wedding, Christening, Birthday or and other occasion you wish to celebrate. We also offer funeral buffets in the privacy of the Monk‟s Restaurant..

Please call in for a menu or ring us on

01492 548185

We look forward to welcoming you

Ristorante

No 3 Penrhyn Ave, Rhos on Sea 01492 547011

JENIOS 15 Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea LL28 4PS

Ladies & Gents Hairdressers Licensed Restaurant Open 6 nights a week Dinner 6.00 – 10.00pm Closed Mondays

Extensive selection of Italian, British & Vegetarian dishes with local Fish a speciality.

Chair to Rent Ring or Call to arrange for an

„Mother‟s Day Lunch‟ Special 3 course menu with coffee £20 per person

01492 541145 25 Penrhyn Ave, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4PS www.ladolcevita-rhos.co.uk

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Rhos on Sea

Ladies Fashions, Catering for all Ages and Occasions. 10 -24 Spring Stock arriving Daily 13 Rhos Rd, Rhos-on-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Clwyd LL28 4PP 01492 544251

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Rhos on Sea

www.cupcakesbysally.com

Cupcakes by Sally Here you will find delicious Cupcakes for any occasion, whether it's a Christening, Birthday, Anniversary or you just want to say 'Thank You' to someone special, give me a ring or complete the online Enquiry Form and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

I only believe in using quality ingredients such as Free Range Eggs, Green & Blacks Chocolate and Madagascan Vanilla, every Cupcake is handmade by me and designed by me so each one is unique and absolutely scrumptious!!

Now Taking Orders for Mothers Day & Easter Cupcakes Box of 6 ………… £9 Box of 12 ………..£18 Box of 24 …….….£30 Box of 24+ …… ..call for a quote

Coffee House, Rhos on Sea, NOW Open 01492 547787 / 07896 597728

The Lingerie Shop Rhos on Sea  Lingerie  Nightwear  Swimwear

6B Penrhyn Avenue Rhos on Sea LL28 4RD 01492 541616

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Professional Bra Fitting sizes A to JJ 6B Penrhyn Avenue Rhos on Sea LL28 4RD 01492 541616

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Rhos on Sea Cruises, Flights, Packages, Hotels Tailor-made Group and Individual Travel For genuinely independent local travel advice and great prices

GROSVENOR TRAVEL Our staff will offer you the benefit of over 60 years combined travel industry experience and worldwide travel knowledge.

Join our own special holidays with Manchester flights to: St Petersburg 14 April, Marrakech 8 June, Riga and Tallinn 16 June, China 13 October (12 nights with five-star accommodation for only ÂŁ1850pp). All our own holidays are fully Atol protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.

01492 547744 8c Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea J6038

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Take part in Red Nose Day 2011 With Red Nose Day fast approaching on Friday, 18 March 2011, the entire nation is gearing up to do something funny for money!

The aim is simple - to have a laugh, raise tons of cash and transform lives.

All the money raised and donated by the public goes directly towards projects that change people's lives across Africa and at home in the UK. Across the UK your cash can help to provide comfort for isolated older people and give young carers their childhoods back. In fact it is likely you are never more than 30 miles from a Comic Relief supported project.

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resh tuna steaks have a lovely firm and meaty texture and a delicious not-too-fishy flavour. Take care not to overcook the steaks as the flesh can quickly dry out and make sure your skillet or griddle pan is really sizzling hot before you start cooking.

Serves 4 Ready in 20 minutes

Seared Fresh Tuna with Warm Bean Salad 4 fresh tuna steaks

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1. Brush the tuna steaks with some of the olive oil and season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper and a little sea salt. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle pan until very hot and cook the steaks for about 2 mins on each side.

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2. Meanwhile, heat the rest of the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the red onion for 3-4 mins. Stir in the beans, parsley, coriander and lemon juice and cook for a further 1-2 mins until heated through. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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3. Divide the bean salad between four serving plates and top with the tuna steaks. Serve immediately garnished with lemon wedges.

45ml (3tbsp) virgin olive oil 1 large red onion, peeled and chopped 2 x 300g cans cannellini beans, drained 2tbsp fresh chopped flat leaf parsley 2tbsp fresh chopped coriander Juice from ½ a lemon Lemon wedges to garnish

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St Davids Day

t David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant) is the Feast of St David the Patron Saint of Wales and falls on 1 March each year. The date of 1 March was chosen in remembrance of the death of Saint David on that day in 589. The date was declared a national day of celebration within Wales in the 18th century.

Dewi Sant – St. David was born towards the end of the fifth century. He was a scion of the royal house of Ceredigion, and founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosin (The Vale of Roses) on the western headland of Sir Benfro, at the spot where St Davids Cathedral stands today. David's fame as a teacher and ascetic spread throughout the Celtic world. His foundation at Glyn Rhosin became an important Christian shrine, and the most important centre in Wales. The date of Dewi Sant's death is recorded as 1 March, but the year is uncertain – possibly 588. As his tearful monks prepared for his death St David uttered these words: 'Brothers be ye constant.

The yoke which with single mind ye have taken, bear ye to the end; and whatsoever ye have seen with me and heard, keep and fulfil'.

For centuries the first of March has been a national festival. St David was recognised as a national patron saint at the height of Welsh resistance to the Normans.

In 2003 in the United States, St. David's Day was recognised officially as the national day of the Welsh, and on 1 March the Empire State Building was floodlit in the national colours, red, green and white.

It is invariably celebrated by Welsh societies throughout the world with dinners, parties, recitals and concerts.

To celebrate this day, people wear a symbol of either a leek, or daffodil. The leek arises from an occasion when a troop of Welsh were able to distinguish each other from a troop of English enemy dressed in similar fashion by wearing leeks. An alternative emblem developed in recent years is the daffodil.

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Indian Restaurant & Takeaway

New Exciting Tasty Dishes Our cuisine is East Indian & Bangladeshi - a mouth-watering array of carefully spiced meat, fish, and vegetables.

Contemporary East Indian & frontier cuisine with emphasis on fresh ingredients, local produce and the right blend of spices following standardized authentic modern recipes.

We specialise in meat dishes, in particular: Murgh Lasooni (Garlic Tikka), Murgh Malai Kebab, Murgh Tikka Lababdar, Murgh Saagwala, Murgh Hayali, Pasanda, Tikka, Masala, Jhalfrezi and Balti dishes.

Fish features extensively on the menu. Feast on a King Prawn or Shellfish curry Sample our Salmon Paturi, Prawn Malai Curry or the Bangladeshi Pangasfillets.

Opening Hours 12.00 noon - 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 11.30pm Friday : 5.30pm - 11.30pm Sunday : 12.00 noon - 11.30pm 1 North Parade Llandudno LL30 2LP

Sunday Buffet

£7.95 Between 12 - 8pm

Light Haulage & Removals Full & Part Loads Also Single Items Excellent Rates Professional & Friendly Service Any Distance 24 HOUR CONTACT

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 Large stock of nets and voiles In Stock Nets & Ready-made curtains Custom-made curtains in 7 days Made-to-measure curtains in 7-10 days Curtain and net alterations Curtain track, poles etc Bedding (includes custom made) Excellent service Friendly and knowledgeable staff

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YEUNG SING CHINESE RESTAURANT 1 Llandudno Road, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, LL30 3EP TAKE AWAY WELCOME ~ Menus Available at www.ysing.co.uk

TAKE AWAY MENU

 (01492) 546966 Telephone Bookings Welcome Open 7 days a week 5.00pm-10.30pm

M.E. Cars of Mochdre

North Wales Car Centre Quality Used Cars

We feel that we are equipped to offer you the best possible service when you buy a car from us.

• Part exchange welcome • Quality used cars • Warranty

Opening Times:

01492 545353 07990 755601

Mon to Fri 9.am - 6.pm Sat 9.am - 4.pm Now Open Sundays

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 Finance Available  Px Welcome  3 months parts & labour Warranty

We offer a large range of quality cars at affordable prices

Mon to Fri 9.30am - 5.30.pm Sat 9.30am - 5pm Sundays 11.00am - 3pm

01492 540750 Conwy Road, Mochdre, LL28 5HN

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Porsche

Porsche Boxster Spyder Price:

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hat‘s white, has two protruding humps and goes like the clappers? No, not Katie Price, silly, it‘s this of course, the Porsche Boxster Spyder. Sorry, that really was uncalled for, especially when we‘re in the presence of an all-time great… because that‘s exactly what the Boxster Spyder is.

At first some people might find it hard to work out what the point of it is. Porsche has stripped it of most niceties – like door handles – and it does without an electric roof, replaced instead by a rudimentary piece of canvas and cling film stapled to the bodywork. Even Porsche admits only around 100 will find homes in the UK each year.

But then you get behind the wheel and everything instantly makes sense. This Porsche is a driver‘s dream and on the incredible Welsh roads where we tested the Boxster it was a sheer delight.

At first it feels twitchy, on edge, alive. The steering has so much feel, it‘s light and wriggles in your hands – and that takes some time to get used to. But settle in, tune into the sensations and feedback this stunning Spyder is transmitting and it rewards you with a drive of your life.

Power comes in linear and fast. That 3.4-litre, 320bhp unit is a gem and, coupled with the Spyder diet, produces impressive performance figures. The sprint to 60mph is dispatched in 5.1 seconds and the way it translates that power into forward momentum so easily will have you beaming from ear to ear.

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£45,603

Engine:

3.4-litre

Power:

320bhp, 370Nm

What makes the Spyder so good is the fact it can utilise every single one Max: 166mph of its 320 horses, 0-60mph: 5.1s efficiently and effectively.

HigherEconomy: 30.4mpg powered sports cars will out-drag it on the straights, but point the Porsche towards some twisties and it‘ll keep up with pretty much anything. We just wish it sounded more potent – the sports exhaust option is a must.

However, it‘s not just about what‘s under that shapely hood. This car looks positively stunning too. In the ice white paintwork our test car came in, it was a crowd-gatherer and those two rear humps behind the headrests have a distinct air of Carrera GT about them.

We even managed to nail taking that ‗roof‘ off. Yes, it is more complicated than an electric set-up, but with practise we got the process down to about two minutes.

Fair enough that‘s not exactly quick – and you wouldn‘t want to get caught in a downpour – but the hood is where Porsche has achieved most of the weight saving.

The biggest problem we can see with this Porsche though is the name. The ‗Boxster‘ part in its title just doesn‘t fit. This car is good enough – and unique enough – to have earned its own name altogether. It‘s a brilliant piece of engineering and one of the all-time Porsche greats – why then, hasn‘t the maker christened it properly? By James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)

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North Wales Camper Vans

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115 Conway Road, Conwy LL31 9NH

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01492 873404

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The Albert 56 Madoc Street, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 2TW

Phone: 01492 877188 ~ email: albertllandudno@aol.com Here at the Albert, we have a wide range of real ales on rotation. We pride ourselves on our real ales, and they are a perfect accompaniment to our hearty meals. Favourites like Black Sheep Ale, Jennings Cumberland and Snecklifter, and Adnams Broadside all keep coming back. At any one time, we have a selection of 4 different beers on pump, which can be sure to satisfy even the most discerning of drinkers.

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ATA Accredited—Renault factory trained

MOTs now done on site Free Re-test MOT & Service from £120

UP TO 50% CHEAPER THAN MAIN DEALER PRICES

Proprietor - Steve Talbot CAE AMIMI Unit 2 Oswald Road Llandudno Junction, LL31 9EP Tel: 01492 584279 Fax: 01492 582105

www.reno-tech.co.uk

TURNEROUND REUSE Selling quality second hand and new items in our NEW SHOP Including Furniture, Kitchenalia, Prams, Bikes, Ornaments and Toys from 25p Plenty of ideas for Gifts Why not come and take a look We are Open Monday Tues Thurs 10-6.30 Friday 12-6.30 Saturday 10-4.30 Closed Wednesdays and Sundays

Telephone 01492 531070 UNIT 12, THE OLD LAUNDRY SITE 4 GROES ROAD, COLWYN BAY Behind the Honda Centre opposite Eirias Park entrance

Not forgetting our £5 car booty boxes 3-4-2 opening offer TURNEROUND REUSE IS COMMITTED TO KEEPING AS MUCH OUT OF LANDFILL AS POSSIBLE AND SO FAR HAS STOPPED 400 TON OF HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS FROM GOING TO LAND FILL

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Wheelsmart Smart Repairs and Alloy Wheel Centre  Bumper Scuffs  Chips and Scratches  Interior Trim Repair  Cut and Polish

 Repair kerb damaged wheels  Corroded and scuffed  Colour change  Repair leaking Alloys

Retain the Value of your car and return to Showroom Condition Visit our factors for your aerosols and body shop consumables

Unit 2c, Mochdre Commerce Park, Conwy Road, Colwyn Bay, LL28 5HX

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Goggle Box or Google Box? The Internet is coming to a TV near you What do Apple, Google, Microsoft, Panasonic, Sony and LG have in common?

They – along with seemingly every other electronics firm on the planet – would like to connect your TV to the Internet.

WHY So why on Earth would you want such a thing? The short answer is choice: depending on the system you choose, you can access video on demand from every broadcaster you can think of, rent videos, watch YouTube or catch up with people on Facebook from the comfort of your sofa.

THREE OPTIONS There are three main kinds of connected TV kit: There are connected TVs, such as Sony’s Bravias, Panasonic’s connected Viera sets, Samsung’s Internet@TV and LG’s SmartTVs. There are set-top boxes such as Apple’s Apple TV, Internet-enabled Blu-Ray players and Google TV devices such as the Logitech Revue.

And then there are games consoles: Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Sony’s PlayStation 3 and Nintendo’s Wii. Of the three options the consoles are the most limited: they’re designed for gaming first and foremost, so any TV-related features are pretty basic. In the case of the Wii you get

BBC iPlayer, coming to a TV near you

THE DIFFERENCES TVs and set-top boxes are much more interesting, but there are big differences between different firms’ offerings. Apple TV does YouTube and iTunes movie rentals but not services such as iPlayer or LoveFilm; Microsoft’s Xbox 360 offers Sky (if you’re a Sky subscriber) but doesn’t offer iPlayer or

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YouTube; top-end Samsung TVs offer not just Facebook but video chat using Skype; Google TV devices offer CNN and all the major UK catch-up services such as 4oD and ITV Player, not to Sony NX713 Internet TV mention regional variations including uTV’s uPlayer.

There are also important differences in the way TVs and set-top boxes handle your existing media, such as home movies. Sony equipment, Windows PCs and other devices can communicate via the DLNA standard (Digital Living Network Alliance, a standard for transferring media between different bits of kit), but the Apple TV can only access your content if it’s on a PC or Mac running iTunes. If you don’t fancy leaving your computer running all the time, then the Apple TV isn’t for you.

Apple TV

EARLY STAGES If that sounds enormously complicated, that’s because it is: we’re in the very early stages of connected TV, and as a result there are lots of competing visions of the future.

You’d need to be pretty brave to drop £1,000 -plus on an Internet-enabled TV when it’s not entirely clear which technology will triumph.

That doesn’t mean you can’t join in the fun now, though: set-top boxes and connected Blu-Ray players give you the fun of connected TV without the expense of a whole new set. An Apple TV is £99, Logitech’s Google TV-powered Revue should cost around £200 and an Internet-friendly BluRay player such as Samsung’s BD-C6900 is around £250 online. If you buy one of those and Internet TV turns out to be a passing fad, at least you’ll still have a top-end player for your BluSamsung BD-C6900 Ray discs.

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Club 147

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lub 147 has recently acquired a late licence for Key Nights allowing the bar to stay open till 2am, a fantastic PARTY VENUE.

Also available is the Special VIP AREA were you benefit from your own waiting on and bar staff, your own bar area and what is also great you are fast tracked into the Club. We highly recommend the VIP Area as when there is a group of you out for the night it really makes it extra

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Club 147 is also promoting a family atmosphere by encouraging and welcoming the whole family. It’s great to see fathers and sons playing Pool and Darts together and watching live football on one of the 8 plasma TVs, also in 3D. Six pool tables, 3 dart boards and 2 projector TVs for Multiscreen.

Club 147 is also able to cater for private large parties, Weddings, Christenings and Funerals.

To be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize for 12 guests in the VIP Lounge Area and 2 bottles of Champagne, please answer the following question.

What does V.I.P mean?

Email answer to: club147@googlemail.com with the Heading YESMAG VIP Competition 141 Upper Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 2PE

Tel: 01492 860633

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HAIR & BEAUTY Under New Management

10% off With this Voucher Susan & Staff have over 30 years experience

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BOOK REVIEW Books to give Mum on Mother‟s day 3rd April Mother’s Day is almost upon us, and what better way to say ‘thank you’ than with the thoughtful gift of a book. We’ve put together a few of the best to give Mum on her special day.

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Craft Rubin Gretchen had everything to be happy for; a successful career, two lovely children and a happy marriage – but she wasn‘t satisfied, so she decided to do something about it. Starting on January 1st, the author takes a proactive approach to improving her life – from sleeping more and whinging less, to developing herself spiritually, educationally and philosophically.

Easy to read and thought-provoking, ‗The Happiness Project‘ is charming, funny and truly inspirational.

How Not to Be The Perfect Mother by Libby Purves A refreshing take on the usual parenting guide, Radio 4‘s Libby Purves has created a humorous and matter-of-fact manual to help with the ups and downs of motherhood. Ideal for any new (ish) mum, this book is a light-hearted and realistic tome of advice which cuts corners, bends rules, and doesn‘t leave the reader feeling like they‘ve done a less-than-perfect job. Full of entertaining stories, tips and advice, this is a must-have for any mum who wants less pressure and more enjoyment out of being a parent.

Dear Mum, From You to Me concept by Neil Coxon Ever wondered what your mum was like as a child or how your parents met?

Here‘s something totally different for Mother‘s Day which will answer all those unanswered questions. Not so much reading material than a little project, this lovely hardback book is packed full with leading questions such as: How did you feel when you found out you were pregnant with me? What was the first piece of music you bought? And what one piece of advice would you offer me? Here is a chance to record your mum‘s memories and reveal the book within, something which she‘ll enjoy creating which will be treasured by all her loved ones.

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Chicken Soup for the Mother‟s Soul by Marci Shimoff, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Jennifer Read Hawthorne From the best selling series comes a collection of heartwarming, true stories recollecting the defining moments of motherhood from birth and adoption stories to miracle tales and how it feels to watch them fly the nest and become parents of their own. This book guarantees tears and laughter, for anyone who has been a mother.

1001 Little Beauty Miracles by Esme Floyd This beauty bible is jam packed with hints and tips for any lady in need of some TLC. From covering blemishes and making thin hair look thick to dealing with unmentionables such as facial hair, the pages are packed with practical and simple advice. Release your Mum‘s inner glamourpuss with this fantastic book - she‘ll be sure to thank you for it!

NEW RELEASE Mum‟s know best: Hairy Bikers‟ Family Cookbook by Dave Myers and Si King Following on from the hugely successful TV series, this new release features 112 fantastic recipes which have been passed down through the generations, and are now tried and tested for any mum (or dad) who fancies cooking up a storm. Full of simple ingredients and easy recipes which deliver delicious results, this will go down well with all the family.

The Lady who was Beautiful Inside by Edward Monkton A lovely little picture book from the creator of those wonderfully witty (and slightly mad) greetings cards. With a simple story about a lady whose radiance turns winter into spring and causes flowers to spring up in her footsteps – this is sweet and stylish, and with the usual hand written lettering and line drawings, it‘s ideal for little ones to give on Mother‘s Day.

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ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL STORES WE DELIVER - WE INSTALL - WE CARE

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Paul Evans

Building Contractor

All building work project managed from Start to Finish  Extensions & Conservatories, loft conversions  Plumbing, Bathrooms, Wet rooms  Electrics  Kitchens  Tiling  All building work guaranteed to local building control standards

Wet rooms starting from £1495 including sink, toilet, shower, half tiled Like for like quotations we will beat by 10% We can compete with any major store with a much friendlier personal service Supply & fit or fit only

Mobility Bathroom Specialists

 Experienced mobility bathroom fitters Free planning & designing service for all bathrooms and shower rooms

Tel: 01492 549768 or 07834 352 436

Civil Engineering * Demolition * Groundwork Contractor PLANT HIRE SERVICES We offer an extensive range of plant and equipment and are proud to be members of the CPA (Construction Plant Association).

HIRE SERVICES We do short and long term contract hire and daily hire.

DRIVEWAYS Concrete and Tarmac.

45 Colwyn Crescent Rhos-on-Sea LL28 4RF

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An organic pedicure is a natural method originating from Turkey and practiced all over the Far East. The treatment includes a unique breed of fish called the Garra Rufa fish, otherwise known as the “Dr Fish” which gently massage your feet.

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A natural, fun, pain free exfoliating treatment Stress relief for tired feet Leaves rough skin feeling healthy, buffed and soft Stimulate acupuncture points Our treatment micro massages your feet Acts to improve your blood circulation

NEW AND EXCLUSIVE! Give your body a treat in our new exclusive full body bath treatment. Ideal for people suffering with Psoriasis or Eczema or for an all body exfoliating treatment.

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Authorised Nokia & Samsung mobile phone repair agent. Free repairs for qualifying Nokia & Samsung phones within the manufacturers 2-year warranty period. Chargeable, non warranty repairs available on most other makes of phones, including Blackberry & iPhones. Other product repairs on some laptops, digital cameras, iPods, etc.

Selection of Big Button Mobiles available, more suitable for those who find todays phones too small, too quiet and too complicated.

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BEAUTY plum shade if you have pink tones or a warmer red-brown if you look more sallow. If you feel the red you’ve bought isn’t quite right, try Nothing says sexy quite like red lipstick and the blending in another lipstick you know does suit colour is as popular now as it has ever been. you so it’s nearer to your usual colours.

Although many women say they won’t wear it because it doesn’t Thirdly, don’t overdo it. Red lips, suit them, it’s usually the rest of red clothes, red nails and red their makeup that is wrong. accessories will give you entirely

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the wrong sort of allure. The Firstly take it really easy on lips need to be the main both eye makeup and feature and as far as practical blusher, otherwise you’ll risk everything else should be looking like a clown. Don’t neutral. use eyeliner and take care that your mascara isn’t giving Fourthly, red lipstick does have a you an over the top falsetendency to bleed so using lip liner eyelash effect. Dust your face with or a lipstick sealer is a must. a blemish smoothing powder and your cheeks with a soft blush in a fairly neutral Finally, if you are older you’ll find that your lips are narrower than they once were and strong colour. dark shades of red can accentuate that. If you Secondly not all reds are equal. Tone your had thin lips even in your youth, you might lipstick choice to your complexion choosing a find that red really doesn’t work for you. If

Self-tanning The danger of sitting out in the sun is well documented and, in any case, the UK isn’t blessed with a steady supply of the natural option.

But self-tanning options have really improved in recent years and from just a few £s you can gain a completely natural tan.

If you just need colour on a small area such as your face, a home selftan is an ideal option. If you haven’t tried any of the available lotions recently then you won’t know how light or dark the results will be, so you should do a 24 hour patch test.

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won’t notice e.g. on your stomach and apply some of the product. Take care not to cover the area for the first hour or so otherwise the lotion will just rub off and give you a false ‘reading’. One of the key things to remember when doing home tanning is that it’s imperative to wash your hands post treatment – orange fingers really isn’t a good look.

While this is ideal for small body areas, if you want greater coverage – legs, arms, back – then using a salon is a must. Not only can they reach all those difficult areas, but the tan will be more even. With the right skin preparation and with someone else applying the tan (either a lotion or spray), not only will you have better results but it will last

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51 Madoc Street, LLandudno LL30 2TW

A little bit of Paris in Colwyn Bay    

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105 Conwy Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7LW Tel: 01492 533692

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Celebrating Camra Food Pub of the Year 2009 Daily Post Chef of the Year  Food times  Monday - Thursday 12pm - 2pm & 5pm - 9pm  Friday & Saturday 12pm - 2 pm & 5.30 - 9pm  Sunday 12.30pm - 8pm

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Your feet deserve to be pampered HOME VISITS HPC/Foot Practitioner Tel: 01492 582200

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How to make extra cash your spare time

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It‘s always nice to have a bit of extra cash set aside each month for savings, emergencies, or just a little treat now and then. Here, we‘ve listed eight easy ways to put some money back in your pocket, without doing overtime.

1) Ebay. Start by selling any unnecessary clutter around the house, then see if any neighbours or friends have anything which they don‘t need and offer to list it for them for a small commission. If you don‘t mind doing the leg work, you could be on to a nice little earner whilst helping your friends out too!

2) Hobbies. Do you make great cakes? Enjoy crafting your own greetings cards?

Have a passion for photography? You can make money by hiring out your services. Birthday cakes, wedding invitations and family portraits can be a great way to do what you love and get paid for it.

3) Mystery shopping. Shopping in disguise and providing feedback on the quality of service and customer care of retailers is a great way to earn vouchers, discounts or cash.

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4) Babysitting. It‘s not just a job for teenagers. Get paid to sit in somebody‘s house and watch television, read or surf the net and earn around £8 an hour, which can mount up on dates like Valentine‘s Day and New Year‘s Eve. Houses and pets need sitting too when their owners are on holiday, so there‘s plenty of demand!

5) Party planning. There are lots of companies who need representatives to host parties which endorse their products, such as Pampered Chef and

Ann Summers (not for the faint hearted!). Check there isn‘t already a representative in your area when you enquire.

6) Count votes. Register with your council‘s election office and earn a nice sum when the next election comes around.

7) Life modelling. Feeling brave? If you don‘t mind standing still in your birthday suit for an hour or so, this is a great way of increasing your bank balance and your confidence! Sign up to a reputable agency and enquire at local art colleges. All shapes and sizes are welcome, all you need is the ability to hold a pose.

8) Get online. Blogging, reviewing or becoming an online researcher can bring in the pennies, which soon mount up. If you‘re into photography, many sites will take photographs and you‘ll receive royalties each time they are used.

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David Williams (Llandudno) Ltd

Good Motoring MOTORHOME & CAR

At David Williams (Llandudno) Ltd, we work hard to ensure we meet customers‟ demands by providing precision engineering solutions. Our skilled employees will provide you with a complete steel fabrication produced to meet your requirements.

We excel at designing and manufacturing metal fabrications and sheet metal components to the highest engineering standard. We can produce and supply items in mild steel, zintex, galvanised steel, aluminium and stainless steel.

Verandahs Staircases Handrails Gates & Automated Railings Balconies Bespoke Ornamental Steel Work All types of Steel/Fastenings in stock 4 Builder Street, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 1DR 01492 876869 williamswelders@hotmail.co.uk www.davidwilliamsllandudno.co.uk

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SATELLITE DISHES HANDSFREE PHONE KITS SECURITY CRUISE CONTROL REAR SEAT DVD SYSTEMS IPOD / MP3 INTERFACES DIGITAL TV TUNERS AUDIO & SECURITY

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Medium Valet: £20, £23, £30 Full Valet: £40, £48, £60

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GOOD MOTORING Can Offer a Range of Extras To Add to New and Second Hand Cars Please Call for Details and Pricing

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March “Spring is here; spring is here! Life is skittles, and life is beer. I think the loveliest time of the year is the spring.

I do. Don‟t you? „Course you do!”

S

o sang the great American humourist Tom Lehrer, echoing what many of us feel in March as hedgerows sprout a pale green fuzz of new foliage, daffodils blow their golden trumpets in gardens and verges, and various mammalian species feel the first stirrings of the reproductive urge.

As a young man in Montgomeryshire this was the time of year when I loved to wander the fields, lonely as the proverbial cloud, watching the earth slowly coming back to life. My favourite sight in those days was to see hares rearing up on their hind legs, scrapping away furiously like furry little Thai boxers; I used to think these combats were between competitive males, but I now learn that the fights are actually between does who aren‟t yet ready to mate and jacks who most decidedly are. So like the discos of my student years!

The sense of newness prompted by all this rising sap was once officially reflected in the turning pages of the calendar. The Romans regarded the year as starting on the Kalends (or first) of March until 46BC when Julius Caesar introduced the new Julian calendar, which counted the year from the January Kalends. Christianity, however, spread from the Eastern Mediterranean where the Julian calendar had never really caught on, and after the fall of the Western Empire in the fifth century the computation of the New Year gradually reverted to the spring and, in particular, the Feast of the Annunciation, or Lady Day, or 25th March.

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I don‟t know about you, but I much prefer the idea that the year starts in spring. Because it does, really, doesn‟t it? Nothing actually changes on 1st January, and it seems to me to be a terribly arbitrary and artificial date to mark something as important as casting off the old and welcoming the new. Catkins and crocuses and lambs are much more tangible, and quite literally organic, indicators of renewal: why not set our calendars by them, rather than by the decrees of Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory?

For it was the latter gentleman who, in 1582, recognised the deficiencies of the Julian calendar and introduced its far more accurate Gregorian successor, which is actually only 26 seconds out. Pope Gregory didn‟t actually invent it himself – he was a theologian, not a mathematician – but merely gave official sanction to a timetable many people were already using. Scotland, rather oddly for a country whose Reformation had been so thorough, took to this Papist innovation as early as 1600; in England and Wales the year was counted from 25th March until 1752, when we finally and rather reluctantly standardised on the Gregorian calendar. This is why the date of the execution of Charles I was recorded, at the time, as January 1648 but we regard as having been January 1649; and indeed why the date of the Calendar Act, which introduced the change, is variously given as 1750 and 1751.

Not everything changed, though: bankers and businessmen continued and continue to regard Lady Day as the beginning of their year; and I too continue to regard late March as being the true turn

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DID YOU KNOW? A duck‘s quack doesn‘t echo and no one knows why.

The longest words in the English language with only one syllable are the nine letter ―screeched‖ and ―strengths‖ The Sea of Tranquility on the moon is deeper than the highest mountain on Earth.

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CLASSIFIED SERVICES ANDY`S DELIVERY SERVICE Family owned and very reliable

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YOGA CLASSES with Padma O‟Gara

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2 course lunch for only £8.00 Wednesday to Saturday 12.00 till 5.00 FULL A LA CARTE EVENING MENU Sunday Lunch served 12 noon to 5.00pm 2-Course £9.50 or 4-Course £12

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Come pay us a visit and enjoy home cooked food with fantastic views over Puffin Island & Anglesey

Give birth to new possibilities through your ability to reach into the future and let go of the past…..writer unknown

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01492 535267 30% OFF ALL COLOURS WHEN YOU MENTION YESMAG Full set of Acrylic nails £20 Spray Tan 2 for £20 Bridal Hair from £35 With over 14 years experience and having worked in salons across the uk including the Aveda academy in London, Kirsty is rated as one of the best hair stylist's in North Wales with clients travelling from far and wide to have their hair styled knowing that their new hair style will be the talk of dinner parties and events. Kirsty specialises in wedding hair and creative styling for that special occasion.

Working alongside Kirsty and creating outstanding nail designs and finishes is Jayne, with over 6 years experience as a Nail and Tanning Technician, Jayne specialises in Acrylic nail design and is more than happy to create a finish to suit all tastes and occasions.

No matter what your reason for visiting Guys and Dolls you are sure to leave feeling confident and vibrant.

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STARTERS

MIX SPECIAL (chicken, lamb & prawn) 8.95 A delightful dish prepared with chef‟s special herbs & spices in a medium or hot sauce TANDOORI KING PRAWN MASSALA 9.95 King prawns cooked in clay oven & then cooked in a special spiced masala sauce.

Served with salad & Mint sauce

Chicken Tikka 3.95 Chicken Chat 3.50 Onion Bhaji 2.50 Samosas (2pcs) 2.95 Lamb Tikka 3.95 Tandoori Chicken 2.95 Chicken Pakora 3.50 Shami Kebab 3.50 Reshmi Kebab 3.50 Seekh Kebab 3.50 Mixed Kebab 4.95 Chicken tikka, seekh kebab & shami kebab

SHAHI TANDOORI CHICKEN MASSALA 8.50 Mince meat & tandoori chicken (off the bone) cooked in a special tandoori massala sauce with fresh cream.

MEAT FEAST (lamb & minced meat) 8.95 Lamb & minced meat cooked in chef‟s special spices, herbs & garnished with coriander.

TANDOORI SPECIALS

Served with rice, mint sauce, salad & a vegetable curry sauce

Chicken Tikka Lamb Tikka Seekh Kebab Tandoori Chicken (2) Chicken or Lamb Shashlick Tandoori King Prawn Tandoori Mixed Grill

7.50 7.50 6.95 7.95 8.95 9.95 12.95

DARBARI MASSALA 8.95 Seekh kebab cooked in tandoori clay oven then covered with a delightful thick masala sauce on top

TRADITIONAL CURRY SELECTION

Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, chicken tikka & lamb tikka

BIRYANI DISHES

Gently cooked with basmati rice in our special recipe.

Served with vegetable sauce.

Chicken or Lamb Tikka Chicken or Lamb Prawn King Prawn Vegetable Special Mix

8.95 7.95 8.50 9.95 6.95 9.95

CHEFS SPECIAL DISHES

CHICKEN & MUSHROOM BALTI 7.95 Chicken & mushrooms cooked in a specially prepared sauce flavoured with fine balti paste.

Chicken tikka, lamb tikka & prawn

NENTARA (chicken or lamb tikka) 8.20 Diced pieces of selected spring chicken marinated in a special sauce and cooked slowly with fresh herbs and spices retaining all the natural juices.

SOUTH INDIAN GARLIC CHILLI (Chicken or Lamb) 8.20 Barbecued chicken or lamb, cooked with fresh garlic paste and fresh chillies.

CHILLI MASSALA (chicken or lamb tikka) 8.50 Chunks of barbecued chicken or lamb (of the bone) cooked in a specially tangy sauce with green chillies. Hot dish.

GARLIC CHILLI CHICKEN MASSALA 8.95 Prepared with sliced chillies, garlic, peppers and onions with herbs and spices.

MUGHALI KORMA (chicken, lamb or prawn) 6.90 Mughali dishes are prepared with a rich creamy gravy & cashewnuts.

MADRAS VINDALOO DANSAK PATHIA BHUNA DUPIAZA ROGAN JOSH KORMA

PASANDA MALAYAN CEYLON BALTI KARAHI JALFREZI MASSALA

(All Curries available in Chicken, Lamb, Prawn, Chicken tikka, Lamb Tikka, Vegetable, King Prawn)

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MARGHERITA 4.00 6.00 7.00 Cheese & Tomato Sauce HAWAIIAN 6.00 8.00 10.00 Ham, Pineapple & Mushroom MEAT WORKS 7.00 9.00 12.00 Pepperoni, Ham, Salami, Sausage & Spicy Beef TASTY PEPPERONI 6.00 8.00 10.00 Double Pepperoni & Double Cheese GRILLER 6.00 8.00 10.00 Chicken Tikka, Sausage & Mushrooms SMOKY BBQ 6.50 8.50 11.00 Chicken, onion & Green Pepper (with Smoky BBQ Sauce on Top) CHILLI HOT 6.00 8.00 10.00

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8.00 12.00 14.00 12.00 12.00 13.00 12.00

HALF & HALF Choice of any 2 pizzas,

1/2 & 1/2 most expensive one will be charged for THE FLAMES SPECIAL 9.90 Prepared with chicken tikka, lamb tikka and minced meat in an & Onion authentic medium sauce with special herbs & spices.

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Spicy Beef, Fresh Chilli

SUICIDE (extremely hot) 7.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 Pepperoni Spicy Chicken, Fresh Chillies, Jalapenos & Red Onions TANDOORI DELUXE 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 Tandoori Chicken, Mushrooms & Red Onions SEAFOOD 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 Prawn, Tuna & Mushrooms MEXICANO 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 Spicy Chicken, Jalapenos & Red Onions SARO 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 Meatball, Ham & Green Pepper VEGI DELIGHT 7.00 9.00 11.00 13.00 Green Pepper, Onion, Mushroom & Sweetcorn SPICY VEGI 7.00 9.00 11.00 13.00 Vegi Delight, Fresh Chillies & Jalapenos HOUSE SPECIAL 8.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 A bit of Everything except for Seafood & Spicy Chillies.

GARLIC BREADS

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Lamb Donner Tandoori Chicken Donner Mix Donner (chicken & Lamb donner) Chicken Shish Lamb Shish Chicken Tikka (Indian style) Kofta Kebab Meat & Chips (Lamb or Chicken donner) Lamb Special (Lamb donner & lamb shish) Chicken Special Mixed Kebab (Lamb, chicken donner, lamb & chicken shish, Kofta kebab) Flames Special Jumbo Kebab

Large

3.50 4.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 3.50 3.50 4.50 4.50 7.00

(Lamb donner & chicken donner, lamb shish & chicken shish, Kofta kebab, 2 pitta breads or 1 naan bread)

BURGERS (All served with crispy salad)

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Chips Chips & Cheese 1/4 Fried Chicken (leg or breast) Chicken Wings (5) (hot or BBQ) Chicken Wings (10) (hot or BBQ) Chicken Nuggets (5) 2 Piece Fried Chicken 3 Piece Fried Chicken Cod & Chips Scampi & Chips Curly Fries Onion Rings (10) Garlic Mushrooms (10) Coleslaw

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The Power of Networking

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undreds of people get up at the crack of dawn in the morning to do it, others wait until lunchtime while yet more people do it in the evening or online. What is it? Networking. From business breakfasts to wine bar soirées, people all over the country are networking together, making new contacts and expanding the contents of their address books.

You‘ll know a great networker when you meet one. They are the first people to shout ―I do!‖ when they overhear someone asking ―does anyone know of a good plumber?‖, or asking for a great painter and decorator or a good restaurant to take their elderly parents to. Good networkers listen and they learn, making a mental note of people who they like and who they would like to stay in touch with.

They are the Cilla Blacks of the business world, connecting people who may be able to help each other or who they think may have a common interest or bond.

From plumbers to printers, solicitors to accountants good networking benefits people in every sector and in every size of company.

Done effectively it‘s not just about randomly passing out your business cards, rather it‘s about face to face contact, about actively listening and about asking the right questions about another person‘s business. Effective networking offers you exposure to people from all walks of life, to all sorts of businesses and it gets your name out into the business community.

Organised networking groups exist all over the country and offer their members benefits on many levels. Going along to visit a group can be a great way for people to dip their toes in the water of meeting and greeting new people. Existing members will usually watch out for new faces and step in to help anyone who is standing by themselves with introductions to other members of the group.

Networking doesn‘t come naturally to some people and a structured environment can help with any first time nerves.

For home based businesses the opportunity to get out of the office once a week and meet with other people can be a source of huge support; for others membership can offer a co-operative where

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the other members act almost like a larger company behind each individual member.

Sole traders and self employed members especially can call upon the services of the members of their groups and find themselves with, for example, a design department, an accounts department, an IT department and a marketing department whose work they understand and trust because they meet the same people each week. Highly successful and lucrative groups tend to work very well when members from particular sectors join and work together, for example when a printer passes work to a designer, a builder to a plumber, decorator and carpet fitter.

In recent years networking has moved beyond the breakfast table or the wine bar to the online world with sites like LinkedIn and Twitter spreading the word of individual businesses far beyond the confines of town and county. The basis of this virtual networking is based upon the same principles as face-to-face meetings: it‘s about finding people with whom you have things in common, about shared interests or bonds and adding them to your network of contacts.

Networking - it‘s not what you know, but who.

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HEALTH

How to avoid getting ill Nobody likes coming down with something, so here are our ten top tips to help you keep the bugs at bay!

1) Get plenty of sleep. Some quality shut-eye can do wonders when it comes to bolstering your immune system. You should be aiming for between 7-9 hours a night.

2) Clean up. Although bugs and viruses are often transmitted from person to person, germs lurk around things that we touch every day – door handles, light switches, taps, telephones and computers. Take steps to sanitise these objects and surfaces regularly.

3) Wash your hands properly. A quick rinse under the cold tap won‘t do. We pick up bugs and viruses from things we touch, so make sure you give your hands the full soap and warm water treatment regularly - and especially before you eat.

4) Drink, drink, drink. Try and get through about 1.5 litres of water a day – keeping hydrated flushes toxins out of your system.

5) Eat right. Lots of lovely (washed) fruit and veg, and plenty of colours on your plate will help prevent illness. Give your body what it needs to fight off infection, including essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

6) What‘s mine is mine. Don‘t share drinks, make-up or cutlery with other people, even if they‘re your best friend. It‘s the easiest way to ‗pass it on‘.

7) Hands off! Don‘t touch your face - that includes rubbing your eyes, licking your fingers and fiddling with spots.

Your face is the main entrance to your body for germs and bacteria, so keep your mitts off and keep them out!

8) Get some fresh air. Being outdoors and getting some exercise is a fantastic way to blow off the cobwebs and strengthen your immunity to colds and flu. Simple, gentle and regular exercise can make a big impact upon your health in general.

9) Avoid poorly people. If someone is sneezing and coughing all over you, move away.

It‘s easy enough to avoid exposure to people who are ill – just make sure you‘re polite about it!

10) Choose a supplement. Vitamin C, zinc and Echinacea are great for supporting your immune system. Do bear in mind that taking a multivitamin is not a replacement for a healthy diet.

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Flooring When you choose new flooring take some time thinking and planning before you buy. Decide what fits your lifestyle and taste. The style of flooring you select depends on many considerations. There are so many different flooring options available that sometimes it can get a bit confusing. A floor covering you choose for a kitchen will not necessarily be suitable for the living room.

The most important aspect of your choice is what traffic does the area have? You need a floor covering that doesn‘t show wear, will be comfortable and easy to maintain. Well-trodden areas such as hallways need a more durable flooring than, for example, a guest room carpet. The bathroom floor needs to be waterproof. Vinyl tiles or linoleum, warmed up with a rug or two, is ideal.

Wooden or laminate floors look stylish and are easy to clean, but can be slippery, and while stone tiles look attractive, they can be cold. Carpet is by far the most popular choice and gives an enormous range of textures, colours and styles. Unless you are skilled in doing so, don‘t be tempted to lay the floor yourself. For a professional finish,

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PICTOGRAM - Find the10 Differences

The Gamez  Wii  X box 360  Playstation 3  Sega Master System  Playstation 1 & 2  Nintendo Came Cube  Nintendo DS  And many classic Games

We buy and sell, second hand DVDs, Games, Consoles.

Part Exchange Welcome Open: Mon-Sat 11-5.30 pm 135B Abergele Road , Colwyn Bay

01492 533650

Specialising in SIGNS

 Shops / Hotels / Restaurants etc  Vehicle / Boat Livery  Windows  Vinyl Lettering  Graphics  Moulded / Flat Cut Letters  Full Colour digital print  Banners  Light Boxes  Magnetics  „A‟ Boards  Swing Signs

CAR CARE

 Car Alarms  Tracker  Sun Roofs  Window Tinting  Parking Sensors  Hands Free Phone Kits  Number Plates

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 Let them eat CAKE!

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Bespoke wedding and celebration cakes & Sugarcraft supplies

10% off all cakes booked before 30th April with this Voucher

01492 871455 35 Madoc Street, Llandudno LL30 2TL www.letthem-eatcake.co.uk

You do the business.

We’ll do the books Accounts, tax returns, inland revenue queries - leave it all to us.

For a free no obligation initial meeting, call Peter Sewell at your local TaxAssist office on: 01492 868628

The Small Business Champions TaxAssist is a national network of small business accountants

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MOT ONLY £40 FREE RE-TEST PETROL & DIESEL – CLASS 3 & 4 UP TO 3 TONNE – REPAIRS/SERVICING QUADBIKES & TRIKES

BRAND NEW TESTING EQUIPMENT OPENING HOURS : MON – FRI TEST ON DEMAND – 09:00-05:00 PM TEST BY APOINTMENT – 09:00-18:00 SAT – 09:00 – 2:00PM

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GARDENING

Daffodil / Narcissus

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affodil is the common name for all members of the genus Narcissus of which there are around 13,000 hybrids. The familiar golden heads with their distinctive trumpets come in all sizes from 12 cm to 60 cm. Colours are many and varied; some trumpets are the same colour as the star-shaped background while others are contrasting shades. Overwhelmingly the main colour is yellow, but there are orange, white, pink and green cultivars too.

The daffodil is a perennial plant grown from a bulb. Plant large, good quality bulbs in September or October at a depth of three times the bulb‘s height. Deadhead after flowering but don‘t remove the leaves. The bulb recharges itself through its foliage and needs the leaves to photosynthesise, so don‘t tie them into knots either. Once the foliage dies back, you can cut it if you must, but in nature the leaves go into the soil to provide extra nutrients for the bulb.

All parts of the daffodil are poisonous. The bulbs, sometimes mistaken for onions, can lead to accidental poisoning if eaten and the sticky sap from the cut stems can cause dermatitis in some people - wear gloves to pick them. The beauty and gentle perfume of the daffodil is well worth the effort and care.

CARROG PLUMBING SERVICES BATH AND SHOWER ROOM re-fits, EN-SUITES FLOOR & WALL TILING GENERAL PLUMBING Static caravan installations Call 07970 465688 / 01492 596741 24hr callout Mr. P. Evans 7 Pant Teg, Deganwy, Conwy ll31 9ps carrogplumbing@googlemail.com www.carrogplumbing.co.uk

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LIVERPOOL ARMS Conwy Quay EMLYN H. ROBERTS

01492 596464

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Come and Enjoy the Spectacular Views of Conwy Quay in a Warm & Friendly Atmosphere

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Come and Try our Naughty but Nice Cake Offer Valid March/April 2011 „WITH THIS VOUCHER‟ A cake & Americano Coffee or Pot of Tea

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Mother’s Day - Local Humour

My Inheritance - of Mum‟s Fun I learnt a lot of jokes and skits At my Mother‟s knee She could be both kind or caustic, And her wit flowed wild and free.

She plumbed, the murky, dirty depths Of humours pitch and span, Yet often soared its heights as well, And some too subtle to understand!

Many times we laughed „til we cried „From both ends‟, it was true How I miss those days of fun and glee And my Mum s irreverent view!

By Jennifer Creech, Penrhynside

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Coffee & Book Shop

Fair Trade & Gluten Free Cakes

A whopping 30 million people knew about this years Fairtrade Fortnight.

That's 10 million more than 2009. For the past few weeks everyone's been quietly planning the first stages of Fairtrade Fortnight 2011. But the plannings going to be the only quiet part…

So for two whole weeks we want the nation to get loud and proud about Fairtrade by asking everyone to ‘Show off your label.' People love showing off about Fairtrade – tell the world about your cake made extra special by using Fairtrade sugar and spice, your most tempting bottle of wine, your comfiest pants. We want to load the FAIRTRADE Mark with meaning, telling them the tangible difference Fairtrade makes to producers.

There will be a much needed focus on cotton. Cotton can carry our Fairtrade message far beyond a slogan on a t-shirt. Cottons link to the fashion industry, and its place in our lifestyles, means that the potential impact of our cotton focus goes well beyond the category itself. www.fairtrade.org.uk/fortnight Yes Mag are pleased to promote our own Fairtrade advertisers on the opposite page L’s Coffee & Book Shop Conwy and Kingdom Krafts Fairtrade Centre, Llandudno.

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Curl up & Dye We offer a full range of services including hairstyling, haircuts, color applications, perms, manicures, nail extensions and balmain hair extensions Special Occasions Hire Available - Home Services, Gift Vouchers, L’Oreal Products Rent a Chair in our busy Salon 71 Station Road, Deganwy, LL31 9DF 01492 583021

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Penrhynside Heating Services Heating - Plumbing - Gasfitting LPG, Gas, Oil Installations OFTEC Oil Technician.

Mermaids Seafoods Retail & Wholesale

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DOMESTIC  INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL HEATING ENGINEERS

Oil Registered

Elland House, Penrhyn Madoc Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, LL30 3HZ

T: 01492 545054 M: 07831 169638

The Plaice to go for the Finest Fish & Seafood We Specialise in local Fish & Shellfish when available

Units 12/13 Builder Street, Llandudno LL30 1DR 01492 878014 / 874474

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SPECIALISTS IN KITCHEN & BEDROOM FURNITURE Free No Obligation Planning Service Full Installation Service or Supply Only

SALE on until end of February !

Ex Display Wardrobes 40% off

Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am 5.00pm

01492 874850 10 Vaughan Street, Llandudno LL30 1AB

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Can We Help?

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arers Outreach Service is a local voluntary organisation which supports unpaid adult carers. There is a lot of confusion surrounding the title ‘carer’ because paid workers, who were previously known as ‘home helps’ and foster parents, were both re-christened as home carers and care givers. However, the original ‘carers’ who are the focus of Carers Outreach Service differ in many ways. Perhaps the following ‘job description’ says it best: Job description: Carer Salary: All the benefits you are successful in obtaining Start date: The day you are needed. No references needed. No probationary period.

Responsibilities: Feeding, washing, dressing, laundering, shopping, driving, administering medication etc. Ignoring all social invitations.

You must not worry. You must remain in excellent health.

Hours of work: 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. 52 weeks a year. No overtime pay Holidays: None Sick pay: None Although this sounds harsh, many people find themselves taking on the role of carer, without any prior knowledge of carers‟ rights and issues and no training for the role. Caring scenarios are various and many, some examples are: a retired couple where one partner develops dementia or suffers a stroke or other debilitating illness, new parents who suddenly have to face the challenge of raising a child who has additional needs, working families who juggle work with caring for elderly and frail relatives, the list is endless.

Carers Outreach Service has centres across North Wales in Colwyn Bay, Bangor, Penrhyndeudraeth and Llangefni which provide information and support for carers. We know that caring can be difficult. Our friendly and experienced team understands what it‟s like to be a carer and can help with unravelling the complexities surrounding the benefits maze, the emotional impact of becoming a carer and can direct carers towards relevant services, thus helping to minimise the stress being a carer can impose. We recognise that each individual‟s caring role is unique and we offer support that is tailored to your needs as a carer.

Some carers need intense periods of help to overcome crises or major changes in their lives, some call on us occasionally when the need arises. Some come to us with queries about services and financial matters, while others just need someone to talk to. Some carers welcome the opportunity to socialise with other carers and enjoy attending the activities we arrange whilst feedback from other carers is that just receiving our regular mailing and newsletter provides a vital link to the outside world. If you are a carer, whatever your caring role entails, Carers Outreach has something to offer you.

For more information telephone: Carers Outreach on 01492 533714 or 01248 370797 or call in to our weekly drop in at the Colwyn Bay carers centre, The Metropole Basement Offices, Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay every Tuesday morning from 10 – 2 (except 28 December).

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Baker & Clark 13 - 15 Lloyd Street Llandudno Conwy LL30 2UU 01492 877942 All ranges available online at

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Simon Baker 77 Mostyn Street Llandudno Conwy LL30 2NN Tel: 01492 875650

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Tel: 01492 879953 Jubilee Passage, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 2SQ

Extensions Loft Conversions Kitchens Bathrooms Renovations Vat held @ 17 1/2 %

A quality job from start to finish ...

The Ivy Clinic Ms Helen Swindley Podiatrist/ Chiropodist State/ HPC Registered

Foot Problem? We have the solution!

01492 875939 141-143 Trinity Avenue Llandudno LL30 2UZ

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“It‟s Definitely Chilblain Weather” How do we recognise them?

Chilblains are „dusky‟ red tender patches on the feet, typically on the tips of the toes but can be on the sole. They can also occur on hands and ears! They normally occur in colder weather.

What Causes Chilblains?

Chilblains are caused by an over-reaction to the tiny blood vessels of the feet to changes in temperature, which leads to the skin of the toes becoming irritated, red and tender.

What can be done to help?

Use chilblain cream twice daily on unbroken chilblains e.g.

Balmosa or „Gehwol‟ Red Cream. If your chilblains have „broken‟ i.e. become raw and weeping; apply a sterile dressing e.g.. Melolin daily. You may need to seek further advice from Helen if you do not feel any better after 2-3 days.

Can I prevent Chilblains?

Some people do seem to be prone to chilblains though we do not fully understand why, but there are several things that will help minimise the problem. Dress appropriately for the weather. Don‟t go without socks or tights in cooler weather. Dress warmly even when indoors. Keep yourself generally warm but avoid direct heat. Don‟t toast your feet in front of the fire or rest your feet on a hot water bottle - have a nice bath to warm up instead and have the central heating on.

For further information contact: Helen Swindley

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All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication.

Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. YES Mag Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form - electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise - without the prior consent of the publisher.. Photographs - ŠShoot My Face

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St. Davids Day Lunch Bodnant Garden to book 01492650758 Head Gardener‘s Walk, Bodnant Garden, booking required Chinese State Circus - Venue Cymru North Wales & Llandrillo Astronomy Society, Llanelian Community Centre Light & Water Ensemble Cymru Concert Colwyn Bay Light & Water Ensemble Cymru Concert Llandudno Jo Brown in Concert - Venue Cymru Sing-A-Long Hairspray - Venue Cymru Salsa Amor all day dance event - Venue Cymru Garden Walk, Bodnant Garden Welsh National Opera - Die Fledermaus - Venue Cymru Welsh National Opera - Il trovatore - Venue Cymru Watercolour Society of Wales, Exhibition if RCA‘s Upper Gallery, Conwy Ishbel McWhirter , Exhibition of RCA‘s Lower Gallery, Crown Lane, Conwy BBC National Orchestra of Wales - Venue Cymru Sarah Millican - Venue Cymru Shakespeare 4 Kidz present A Midsummer Night‘s Dream - Venue Cymru Jack Bruce & the Ronnie Scott‘s Blues Experience - Venue Cymru Ysgol John Bright Present High School Musical - Venue Cymru Special Interest Walk in search of Mr Forrest, Bodnant Garden Conwy Seed Fair, High St, Town Centre, Conwy 9am-4pm Magic of the Beatles - Venue Cymru BJM Dance-Les Chambres De Jacques & Jack in a Box - Venue Cymru Jobs of the Season, Bodnant Garden Conwy Farmers Market, RSPB Reserve, off A55, Llandudno Junction George‘s Marvellous Medicine - Venue Cymru

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Russell Watson - Venue Cymru Mothering Sunday Lunch, Bodnant Garden, booking required Edinburgh & Melbourne Comedy Festival - Busting Out - Venue Cymru Head Gardeners Walk, 10.00 am Bodnant Garden Copacabana - Llandudno Musical Productions - Venue Cymru Gardeners‘ Question Time, 7pm Bodnant Garden, booking required Breakfast Walk, Bodnant Garden 7.15 am, booking required North Wales & Llandrillo Astronomy Society, Llanelian Community Centre The Searchers - Venue Cymru Falconry Displays & Flying Demonstrations 10.30—4pm Bodnant Garden Nikolai Demidenko, Beethoven Piano Sonata No.8 in C - Venue Cymru Jason Manford - Venue Cymru Emrys Williams, Exhibition in RCA‘s Upper Gallery, Crown Lane, Conwy Jack Shore, Retrospective, Exhibition in RCA‘s Studio, Crown Lane, Conwy Garden Walk, 1pm Bodnant Garden, booking required Ha Ha Holmes - The Beast of the Blistervilles - Venue Cymru Jimmy Carr - Laughter Therapy - Venue Cymru Mad Hatter‘s Tea Party 3-5pm, Bodnant Garden, booking required Family Fun, Easter Trails 10-5pm, Bodnant Garden Barry Potter & his full Blood Brother Paul in the Ghostly Shadows - Venue Cymru The Railway Children - Venue Cymru Conwy Farmers Market, RSPB Reserve, off A55, Llandudno Junction John Beatty‘s ‗Wild Vision‘ - Venue Cymru British Pink Floyd - Venue Cymru The Solid Silver Sixties Show - Venue Cymru Special Interest Walk, 1pm Bodnant Garden, booking required.

Spring Blooms—Exhibition in RCA‘s Lower Gallery, Conwy Llandudno Transport Festival, Llandudno Welly Day Junior Rugby Tournament, Llandudno, Rugby Club

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