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North Wales’ First Individually Decorated Carpet and Rug Showroom
Linney Cooper is proud to offer you the chance to view Beautiful themed rooms set over 3 floors. Displaying Carpets, Rugs, Furniture and accessories. Our helpful staff will assist you with making your house the home of your dreams
No 1 Mostyn Avenue, Craig-y-Don, Llandudno, LL30 1YS Tel: 01492 877000 Fax: 01492 877065 Email: carpets@linneycooper.co.uk 2 CONWY Jan Feb 2012.indd 2
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appy New Year to all our readers. We have all sorts of interesting things in store for you in 2012...If you are thinking of selling or renting your property, why not give us a try, the first 48 hours is totally free to make sure you are completely happy with your ad. If you need any advice on how it works please feel free to phone us for a chat. We also have our Business Club Yes2Net, which is available to anyone that has their own business or is thinking of starting their own business, it is packed full of ideas to help your business grow.
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Travel - Bhutan
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The Cocoa House
Mon - Sat 10.30am - 4pm Sun - 11.30am - 4pm Open Later on Request
01492 876601
2 George Street, Llandudno
(Behind Nat West Bank)
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RHOS FYNACH
Gott & Wynne
TAVERN & RESTAURANT RHOS PROMENADE, RHOS ON SEA
Insurance Brokers Your Local Broker offering Professional & Personal advice Tel: Llandudno (01492) 870991 www.gottandwynne.co.uk
Authorised & Regulated by the Financial Services Authority
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 any 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
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Penrhyn Bay Kitchens Ltd Supplier of Quality Kitchens - Bedrooms - Bathrooms & Studies
8 Llandudno Road Penrhyn Bay LL30 3HA www.northwaleskitchens.co.uk
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Bengal Dynasty TANDOORI RESTAURANT WINTER SPECIAL
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Colwyn Bay We have 3 Abbeyfield Houses in the Colwyn Bay / Rhos on Sea Area Our houses are designed specially for Independent Living within a sheltered environment, comprising en-suite apartments and rooms to suit all expectations offering:
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NEW TO RHOS ON SEA
We now have a fully furnished en-suite room with telephone and television dedicated to short stay use for: Convalescence, Holidays, Company while relatives are away, or just a short break in a dark winter etc. at £38 per day all inclusive Enquiries to Judy our General Manager Abbeyfield Colwyn Bay Society Ltd.
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01492 544104 ♦ Curved Rails ♦ Velux Blinds ♦ Awnings ♦ Canopies
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19a Mostyn Street Llandudno LL30 2NL
Wide Selection of Fabulous Shoes, Handbags & Costume Jewellery 01492 874717 / 07766053124
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Local Qualified Tradesman Bathroom Installation Specialist Tiling No Job too Small Absolutely NO Call Out Fee Reliable & Friendly Free Quotes
29 Overlea Avenue Deganwy, Conwy. Please Call Mike on
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Many Flavours and colours Selection of French Patisserie All in house produce 105 Conwy Road, Colwyn Bay LL29 7LW
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Tips for keeping the
Festive Flower Stunning Christmas houseplants such as Cyclamen, Poinsettia, Christmas cactus, indoor azaleas and moth orchids have the potential to transform any room in your house, but neglect or give them the wrong care and you’ll end up with a pot of dying leaves before New Year. Here’s how to keep your festive flowers simply stunning: Cyclamen with their showy pink, white or red flowers and exotically patterned leaves make a great indoor plant, but they are very easy to kill. The secret of success is to keep the plants in as cool a room as possible. If you want them in a warm room, put them there at the last possible minute and return quickly. Always water from the base (by standing the pot in a saucer of tepid water for 20 minutes, then letting the excess drain away) and pull off deteriorating leaves promptly. Indoor azaleas also prefer a cooler room, and plenty of moisture is essential. Azaleas have an extensive fibrous root system and are often tightly packed into their pots so they dry out very easily and it’s worth soaking the pot in tepid water at least once a day. Watering with cooled black tea will help to supply the acidic conditions they prefer. Poinsettia with their screaming bright red (or occasionally pink or white) flower-like bracts are the classic Christmas houseplant and they’re not
difficult to look after. Keep the compost just moist and choose a draught-free spot in a warmish room. Christmas cacti, usually with rich red, orangey, pink, cream or white flowers are easy to look after but they need totally different care to desert cacti. The Christmas cactus originates from forested areas, so prefers to be kept just moist and hates being baked in hot, dry conditions. Try not to move them about too much once the buds have formed as they may well drop off. Orchids really are a law unto themselves and it’s essential that you follow the care instructions carefully. The most popular type is the moth orchid which will have arrived in a pot with little if any compost and soon the aerial roots will grow out of the top of it. There’s no need to re-pot when this happens initially, as this is how the plant is naturally. Water once a week, ideally with rain water or with cooled boiled water. Most of it will run straight out of the bottom of the pot but it’s meant to - whatever you do, don’t let your moth orchid sit in water.
as the compost becomes dry. Find a well-lit spot and it’s very tolerant of cooler temperatures.
The Christmas Cherry is actually a type of Solanum, related to tomato and potato plants. Covered with its marble-like bright orange or sometimes yellow or reddish shiny fruits it can look stunning. It’s not fussy but doesn’t respond well to overwatering so only re-water
Make 2012 the year you start Growing Your Own Vegetables. At www. pippagreenwood.com select the vegetables you’d like to grow and you’ll receive garden ready vege plants PLUS every week Pippa emails you hints, tips and advice.
The Hippeastrum, also sometimes sold as the amaryllis, is a stunning houseplant bulb with the potential to produce one of the biggest, brightest indoor flowers you’ll ever have. Red, pink or white are the classic colours. The pot may need to be stood in a larger, heavier one as they are often sold in ones that soon overbalance once the flower spike is out. Keep the compost just moist and supply a warm, well lit spot for best results.
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PENRHYN OLD HALL TUDOR BAR & RESTAURANT Penrhyn Old Hall Penrhyn Old Road Penrhyn Bay Llandudno LL30 3EE
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Superb food, a choice of quality Real ales, Lagers and a selection of wines Our cosy restaurant serves delicious home style cooking, a traditional Sunday roast and a wide range of desserts
Retail & Wholesale 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 14 CONWY Jan Feb 2012.indd 14
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Reno-Tech The Independent Renault Specialist
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MOTs now done on site Free Re-test
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WESTSHORE BODY REPAIRS Car & Caravan Sales - Service - Repair Car, Caravan & Motorhome Specialist Body Repairs New & Second Hand parts available to order
Damp Repairs Insurance & private work undertaken
Caravans Bought for Cash.
Herkomer Road, West Shore,Llandudno LL30 2YZ
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If you are looking to relocate your business or need more office space Commodore Business Centre is the ideal location for you. Conveniently located in the centre of Colwyn Bay these premier quality offices are within easy access of the A55 and just a few minutes walk from the railway station and all high street banks and local amenities. Bright, modern and secure offices from small to large open plan.
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This creamy risotto is great for a quick and easy midweek supper simply served with a leafy green salad and some warm ciabatta bread. Replace the mushrooms with small vine tomatoes fried until soft, if liked.
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Mushroom & Leek Risotto 55g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 225g risotto rice 900ml hot vegetable stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 175g button mushrooms, wiped 2-3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Heat half the butter and the oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the sliced leeks and garlic and fry over a medium-high heat until softened but not brown. Stir in the rice and cook for one minute. Add a ladleful of the hot stock to the pan and simmer gently, stirring all the time. When all the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, add another ladleful of stock. Continue adding the stock in this way until the rice is tender and has a creamy texture – this will take about 20 minutes. Heat the rest of the butter in a separate frying pan and fry the mushrooms over a high heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the risotto and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the risotto in warmed bowls topped with the fried mushrooms, chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
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feelgood focus Complementary Health Practitioners - est 2001 Bespoke Onsite Services
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Mental Health Promoting Positive self awareness
Learning Disability Communication through the therapeutic use of touch therapy for individuals with complex needs
Corporate Implementing stress busting strategies in the work place
Tackling Workplace Stress Together
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ANDY'S DELIVERY SERVICE Family owned and very reliable
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The Mulberry Restaurant & Bar Staff required please call 01492 583350
Extensions & Conservatories Driveways Loft Conversions Plumbing Bathrooms, Wet Rooms Electrics, Kitchens, Tiling Competitive Prices Ring for no obligation quote
01492 549768 07834 352436 Driveway can be viewed at Penrhyn Bay
Llandudno Smokery is an independent wholesaler and retailer of fresh and frozen fish, shellfish, game and poultry throughout North Wales. We also produce a unique range of quality SMOAKED foods (all smoked over Welsh oak), which can be delivered to any destination in the country.
What makes us different from our larger national and regional competitors is: • Our own unique range of SMOAKED foods • A responsive, convenient delivery service by overnight courier • Preparing fresh fish to your specifications. Our staff have exceptional knife skills and can prepare fish to your specifications if you visit our retail premises in Llandudno • S.A.L.S.A accredited • Welsh Organic Accreditation UK13 No.504
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TRAVEL
On his Coronation day in 2008, the young king of Bhutan pledged to promote Gross National Happiness above gross national income, just like his father had done before him. The people approved, the king bowed, showing humility and his desire to serve rather than rule.
Bhutan - Gross National Happiness
First time visitors to this tiny Himalayan kingdom may be surprised to find mobile phones, internet and satellite TV but although Bhutan welcomes progress and technology, it is never at the expense of its traditional values. Everyone agrees that these are essential to the country’s happiness and indeed survival. Respect is still the cornerstone of Bhutanese culture, offered not only to king and monks but to all human beings, animals and plants. Children may cover their mouth as they speak to avoid polluting the air you breathe and people bow at the roadside if a dignitary goes past - no compulsion, just tradition. Bhutan was given democracy as a parting gift by the retiring king, but the royal family remains as close as ever to the people’s heart. Where else would a king walk across the fields to chat to farmers, join in an archery contest or dance with his people at festival time? Bhutanese festivals are joyful religious events, a chance to meet family and friends from distant villages, have fun and earn merits for the next life according to tradition. There are dancing monks and jesters, offerings, blessings, Buddhist teachings, and reminders about safe sex and the importance of work, valued as an act of
Bhutan worship. Should a new shrine be needed or a temple statue, there’s no shortage of free labour and from a young age, children are taught house chores and farm work and expected to clean their classrooms to prepare them for adult life. Here there are no beggars or homeless in the streets, nearly every farmer owns his plot of land and men and women have equal status. Healthcare and education are free and a total smoking ban was introduced to protect the children’s health. It may seem harsh to outsiders but it made sense to the people. Most Bhutanese claim unreservedly to be happy, have no wish to live anywhere else and those who study abroad are keen to return. Travelling through the kingdom’s virgin mountains and valleys, it’s easy to understand. Buddhism teaches respect for nature and all living things and in matters of conservation, Bhutan is well ahead of many ‘developed’
nations. Some 60% of the land is protected forest, solar power and hydro-electricity are favoured for minimum impact, hunting and fishing are almost non-existent and there are no plastic bags. Small farmers and herders respect the environment and national parks and reserves stretch from tropical lowlands in the south to snowy peaks and glaciers in the north. It’s no wonder this small kingdom should claim over 5000 species of plants, including blue poppies, rare orchids and a wealth of medicinal herbs. Black bears, snow leopards and tigers live undisturbed and there are over 675 species of birds, from hornbills to endangered black-necked cranes whose return to wintering grounds is celebrated with great joy. In the quest for Gross National Happiness, this pristine natural world is sure to play a major role, alongside sustainable development and unshakable traditional values. by Solange Hando
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REAL WALK IN SPACE FROM
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General & Sports Physiotherapy (Home visits available)
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BUNKERS BISTRO
Conwy Decorating Services ALL ASPECTS OF DECORATING
2 course lunch for only £8.50 Wednesday to Saturday 12.00 till 5.00
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Cupcakes by Sally www.cupcakesbysally.com Here you will find delicious Cupcakes for any occasion, whether it’s a Christening,Birthday, Anniversary give me a ring or complete the online Enquiry Form and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Corporate Cupcakes also available, call for details.
Traditional Sunday Lunch
I only believe in using quality ingredients such as Free Range Eggs,Green & Blacks Chocolate and Madagvascan Vanilla,every Cupcake is handmade by me and designed by me so each one is unique and absolutely scrumptious!
Box of 6 Box of 12 Box of 24 Box of 24+
£9 £18 £30 call for a quote
Coffee & any cake £2.95 (9-11 & 3-5)
Open every day! ‘DAILY SPECIALS BOARD’ with most meals under £5
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Free Design & CAD planning service Full Installation Service Free Quotes Check out our new showroom 18 Mostyn Avenue, Llandudno, LL30 1YS
NPH Contractors Civil Engineering â– Demolition â– Groundwork Contractor NPH are experts in all areas of groundwork, drainage & jetting. We offer paving & driveways to concreting and drainage, we provide a quality service for commercial & domestic customers alike. We pride ourselves on working to the highest possible standards and we have regularly carried out work for local authorities. So, If you are looking for expert groundwork, drainage or jetting from a reliable local company, you are probably looking for us.
01492 533612 07765 683664 45 Colwyn Crescent, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4RF
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RHOS-ON-SEA CARPETS & BEDS ROLL STOCK CARPETS AT UNBELIEVABLE
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Cafe, Restaurant (licensed)
January Winter Special
Cake Special
2 meals £10 Mon-Thurs Subject to Availability
Homeade Cake Tea or Coffee
£2.95 19 Lloyd Street, Llandudno, LL30 2UU
01492 873333
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January Sales There’s a wonderful Charles Addams cartoon from the New Yorker of God knows how many years ago showing a sale at a big department store, where a huge poster advertises “Genuine reductions!!!” There’s a queue of normal-sized people waiting to go in...and a line of tiny little people coming out. Well, January sales can be pretty nightmarish, if not perhaps that nightmarish. But the crowds, the elbowing, the fighting over the priced-to-sell designer schmutter... not my cup of tea, but some people seem to thrive on it. It’s either the hunter-gatherer instinct resurfacing, or just a submerged taste for violence temporarily legitimised, but many shoppers love the scrum so much they even queue overnight with sleepingbag and thermos of hot soup. (Which begs a question: where do they err, go, in the night? A very real problem when you’re getting on a bit, and one reason why I don’t go camping anymore.) Wikipedia having for once failed me, I’ve been unable to track down the first-ever January sale in history. But there’s a linen draper in Philadelphia that has been holding one since 1878: maybe not the world’s first, but a date that fits nicely into the history of department stores where January sales surely originated. It’s all about Christmas. This wasn’t a big
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commercial event until the second half of the 19th century – in Dickens’s A Christmas Carol of 1843, it’s almost a normal working day. But by that time major cities were already beginning to sprout department stores: Kendals of Manchester in 1836, Bainbridge’s of Newcastle in 1838, Harrod’s of Knightsbridge in 1849, Lewis’s of Liverpool in 1856, Whiteley’s of Bayswater in 1863 and so on. Whiteley’s always claimed to be the first true department store, but Bainbridge’s had first used the term in 1849: you pays your money, you takes your choice. If anybody can be nailed as being responsible for the commercialisation of Christmas, it was these big department stores. And the January sale was an obvious way of ridding themselves of the season’s surplus stock – not just Christmas consumables, but winter wear in general. Little by little the January sales became more than just a festive afterthought but major events in their own right, and an important injection of
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cash for the stores before the latewinter doldrums set in. By the dawn of the TV advertising era, some stores gave their sale more publicity than Christmas itself. And nothing seems to have slowed the juggernaut since: at the height of the Harrod’s January sale last year, the tills were taking £20,000 a minute! (Strictly, since 2002, Harrod’s January sale has been its “Winter sale”, since its opening moved to Boxing Day or the day after – so, no nice long Christmas break for Harrod’s staff.) And I am now told by a friend with retail experience that the January sales are no longer even primarily concerned with clearing surplus winter stock, but that fresh stock is ordered especially for the event. Now, I’m no businessman, but this seems dodgy to me. Don’t sale goods have to be displayed for 28 consecutive days at the “established price” before they can be displayed as sale goods? I suppose the stores’ legal eagles have found a way round the Consumer Protection Act 1987, but I bet that trading standards officers have pretty itchy trigger fingers come January. And anyway, if they can make a decent profit selling goods at halfprice in January, why not do the same in the other 11 months? I think we should be told...
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Shoulder of Welsh lamb on crushed new potatoes with a rich red currant jus Ingredients Shoulder of Welsh lamb (any butcher will sell this cut of meat) 1carrot 1stick of celery ¼ leek ¼ white onion ½ cup red wine 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 sprig of Rosemary 4 new potatoes 2 leaves fresh mint The Jus 2 table spoons redcurrant jelly 4oz granulated sugar 3 table spoons of Balsamic vinegar ½ pint lamb stock Nob of butter 4 teaspoons port Recipe Season the lamb with salt & pepper Chop carrot, celery, onion and leek set aside Heat a frying pan and add a teaspoon of vegetable oil Place the lamb in the hot frying pan and seal the meat on all sides, remove from the frying pan and place in a roasting tray Put the frying pan back on the heat add the chopped carrot, celery, onion, leek until they have a nice golden colour Add the Rosemary sprig, tomato paste and red wine to get all the flavours off the frying pan and pour over the lamb in the roasting tray Fill the roasting tray with water ( up to the top of the meat ) add the Bay leaf and place in the oven and cook on gas mark 4 or 120 degrees for 3 ½ hours For the potatoes Boil the potatoes until cooked and drain Add the butter and chopped mint leaves and just crush with a fork For the Jus Put the redcurrant jelly, sugar and Balsamic vinegar in a sauce pan on a high heat to dissolve the sugar Once it starts to boil turn down to a simmer until it becomes like a thick syrup Add lamb stock & butter finish with the port bring to the boil to get a nice sauce like consistency For the presentation Place the crushed potatoes in the middle of the plate ( use a ring mould if possible to get a good even base for the lamb) Place the lamb on top of the potatoes and drizzle the jus over the top of the lamb
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New Year, New You!
My boss gave me a self-help book for my 29th birthday. I was so appalled that someone had deemed me in need of ‘help’ that I quit and went to Australia. So you can say what you like about them, but they really do work…one way or another! Whether it’s a new diet, relationship or job, there’s a book that claims it’ll help you achieve it. What better way to kick-start 2012 than turning over a new page, and a new leaf? Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway. Susan Jeffers They say a life lived in fear is a life halflived and Feel the Fear is based on the principle that doing something that scares us, is a good thing. It promises to show you how to ‘turn fear and indecision into confidence and action’. Packed with real-life examples of people who have let fear dominate them, this is a very grounded and levelheaded book. There are lots of practical tips and activities to help you start to face your fear, and end it. This Book Will Save Your Life. A.M. Homes Ok so it’s a fictional satire rather than selfhelp novel, but it most certainly IS lifeaffirming. Written with wonderfully quirky Los Angeles as a backdrop, it’s been hailed as an antidote to modern life. When reclusive stockbroker Richard Novak ends up in the emergency room, he’s forced
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to open his eyes to the world around him. It’s the perfect accompaniment for welcoming in the New Year and seizing 2012 with gusto. How to Win Friends and Influence People. Dale Carnegie One of the most successful self-help books of all time and not to be confused with the film ‘How to Lose Friends and Alienate People’, which could get you fired. Although the original was published in the 1930s, this master class in how to handle other people continues to be relevant. With the exception of Willy Loman, there has never been a greater advocate for being ‘wellliked’ than Dale Carnegie. Why Men Don’t Listen and Women Can’t Read Maps. Allan and Barbara Pease I was going to go for the obvious ‘Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus’ here but decided instead to go for the comical pairing of husband
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Something to Smile About We expect all celebrities to have a gleaming white dazzling Hollywood smile. The effect gives a younger and more attractive look and is the very least you expect from someone in the limelight, with the funds available to have the work done. But, thanks to the advancements in cosmetic dentistry, perfectly straight, brilliant white and pearly teeth are both available and affordable for ordinary people too. Cosmetic dentistry is a popular that has taken hold here after initially being more prevalent in America. With a reputation for poor and unattractive teeth, the UK has been behind in the smile stakes for a long time, but now it seems to be catching up. It’s amazing how much of an effect our teeth can have on our confidence, and it’s a sad fact that many of us shy away from the camera and awkwardly try to conceal crooked, damaged or stained teeth when we laugh. Over time our teeth naturally become more yellow, and damage from years of smoking and drinking coffee, tea and red wine, leaves the teeth looking far from gleaming. Indeed your teeth might even be very healthy but yellowing stops them from looking that way. With tooth decay, tartar build-up and fillings chief among the other culprits for discolouration, an unattractive and ageing result is inevitable. One of the most effective and affordable treatments to address this is teeth whitening.
teeth that are up to ten shades lighter. Pain and sensitivity are common side effects, but usually subside within 48 hours. Nasty burns to the lips, mouth and gums have been reported, but this is uncommon and only occurs when the areas have not been properly protected. That is why it is so important to always have the procedure conducted by a qualified practitioner. For a tailored professional home whitening kit, your dentist will create a mould of your teeth, before making custom whitening trays for you to use at home with a whitening gel. Home kits contain a far less potent level of peroxide and therefore irritation is unlikely but of course the results won’t be as dramatic either. The length of time that you need to use these for varies considerably depending upon the kit, so always follow your dentist’s advice. Teeth whitening can last between a few months and three years. The costs vary greatly too, so it is vital that you receive a thorough consultation to establish your needs and expectations before going ahead. Whitening won’t fix everything though and if your teeth need some extra attention, you may need dental crowns or veneers. Crowns protect damaged and cracked teeth by sitting over the tooth and covering the entire outer surface. Commonly known as caps, the crowns both improve the look of the teeth and preserve their functionality. Prices range from £300 to £1000 per crown.
Most dental practices offer two types of whitening, either laser or professional home kits. Both procedures require the use of a bleaching agent that is peroxidebased. Carried out in the surgery, laser teeth whitening works with a lightactivated bleaching gel. Taking between one and two hours, the treatment involves the mouth and gums being protected, while the agent is applied directly to the teeth. This results in immediate whitening and
Veneers are less invasive and are often a better cosmetic choice where the tooth is sound, since they can disguise all manner of problems. The wafer-thin laminates of tooth-coloured material are ‘cemented’ to the front surface of teeth to create perfect pearly whites. Expect to pay between £300 and £1500 per veneer.
Invest in your teeth and give yourself something to truly smile about. by Helen Taylor
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Alleviating winter blues The darker days and nights caused by the shorter daylight hours of winter can have a huge effect on how we feel. If you find yourself wanting to eat and sleep more during winter or are less eager to get out and socialise, tips to alleviate the winter blues are at hand, writes Julie Penfold. If you feel a dip in mood and a lack of enthusiasm during winter; you are not alone. Our internal patterns of sleep, appetite, sex drive, temperature, mood and activity all rely on natural light cycles. Experts recommend getting more light into our lives to help alleviate symptoms. Getting outdoors each day is crucial to tackling winter blues as it increases our exposure to sunlight and can positively impact on our mood. Exercise and laughter both stimulate and boost endorphins, those wonderful feelgood chemicals in our bodies that help to lift our mood. Make a point of spending time with people who make you smile. It is also important to eat well during the winter. Over two million people in the UK are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The low levels of light during the winter months can cause a range of symptoms from slowing down and lacking energy, right through to severe depression. Other symptoms include feeling gloomy, lethargic and experiencing feelings of being unable to carry out our normal routine. Not wanting to go outdoors, loss of libido and craving sweet carbohydrates are also indicators of SAD. Light therapy has been shown to be extremely helpful for many sufferers and is very easy to use in the form of a lightbox which mimics natural sunlight and can be used daily. “If you have any of these symptoms, even on a mild scale, these are all indicators of SAD,” says Carol Barksfield, managing director of SAD Lightbox Company (www.sad.uk.com). “Using a lightbox is a natural and successful treatment for SAD.”
anxiety,” says Paul Farmer, chief executive of Mind. “Exercise will increase physical fitness and improve self confidence. Many of us also tend to eat more, especially comfort foods, which can cause weight gain, lead to reduced self esteem and loss of energy. Increasing exercise levels will help to maintain a healthy lifestyle and in turn increase mental wellbeing. Activities with friends or an organised group such as one of Mind’s Ecominds projects can also help to lift our mood as support networks can be important when we’re feeling low.
Mind, the leading mental healthy charity, is calling for people to get outside to guard against winter blues and to improve mental health. Ecotherapy can be a good solution as it combines exercise with time outdoors. If you opt for group activities, it is also a great way to socialise.
“Whether going for a lengthy bike ride, a brisk walk, a quick jog around the local park or spending time pottering around the garden, I encourage everyone to step outside and find something they enjoy this winter,” adds Paul.
“Many of us feel low in winter and research shows this can be related to decreased exposure to natural light. Getting outdoors can help to strengthen our mental resilience and outdoor exercise can be as effective as antidepressants for mild to moderate depression and
Mind has developed many ideas to show how ecotherapy can easily be built into our daily lives. See www. mind.org.uk/ecominds for more information. by Julie Penfold
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Welsh Lamb Morrocan Style 11/2 lb shoulder of welsh lamb 250 ml chopped tomatoes, 2 bay leaves, 4 shallots, 1 tsp coriander, half teaspoon crushed chillies, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 sprig rosemary, 2 garlic cloves crushed, 1/2 pint lamb stock, 2 sprigs of fresh mint, 1 bottle of old tom ale, 6 cherry tomatoes. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Slash the fat side of the lamb all over with a sharp knife. Lay half the sprigs of rosemary, cinnamon, chillies and half the garlic cloves on the bottom of a high sided roasting tray, rub the lamb all over with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place it in the tray on top of the rosemary and garlic,and put the rest of the rosemary and garlic on top of the lamb. Tightly cover the tray with tinfoil and place in the oven. Turn the oven down immediately to 170o C/325oF/gas 3 and cook for 21/2 - 3 hrs. It’s done if you can pull the meat apart easily with 2 forks.
With Jason and Debbie both having grown up in Conwy they have excellent local knowledge and take advantage of the abundance of local producers and suppliers on their doorstep. A combination of Local organic pork from Oakwood Farm, award winning local cheeses, fresh local seafood and fantastic range of exclusive wines, not to mention a selection of Robinsons award winning real ales. They believe they have something for everyone. With a fantastic new menu, combining fine local produce with modern European cooking we offer a place to relax, enjoy the food and take in the wonderful views of Conwy Marina and the surrounding Conwy valley. Our first floor balcony restaurant has wonderful views, booking is advisable as window tables are very popular. A five minute stroll through the marina village will take you to the small sandy beach where views of Deganwy, the Great Orme and Puffin Island can be seen. With only a 2 minute drive from junction 17 on the A55 we are easily accessible with ample parking.
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Marie Curie Cancer Care is one of the UK’s largest charities. Employing more than 2,700 nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals, it provided care to more than 31,000 terminally ill patients in the community and in its nine hospices last year and is the largest provider of hospice beds outside the NHS.
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The Great Daffodil Appeal is the charity’s flagship fundraiser and aims to raise £5.5million. Everyone across the UK is encouraged to give a donation in return for a Marie Curie daffodil pin. All money raised enables Marie Curie Nurses to provide more free care to people with a terminal illness in their own homes and the charity’s hospices. Funding Around 70 per cent of the charity’s income comes from the generous support of thousands of individuals, membership organisations and businesses, with the balance of our funds coming from the NHS. Marie Curie Nurses The charity is best known for its network of Marie Curie Nurses working in the community to provide end of life care, totally free for patients in their own homes. Supporting the choice to die at home Research shows around 65 per cent of people would like to die at home if they had a terminal illness, with a sizeable minority opting for hospice care. However, more than 50 per cent of cancer deaths still occur in hospital, the place people say they would least like to be. Since 2004 Marie Curie Cancer Care has been campaigning for more patients to be able to make the choice to be cared for and die at home.
Chairperson Hollie said “We are really busy promoting our Group in our local area, which includes identifying local businesses who will support us during the Great Daffodil Appeal 2012. We want to make our fundraising as fun as possible and need new members to come along and help us out.” If you would like to help the group with their fundraising please contact them by email on mariecurierpfg@yahoo.co.uk or call Debbie Rowley on 01745 352912. For further information, an interview or photography, please contact Nicola Watson Euro RSCG PR 0161 234 9760 Nicola.watson@eurorscg.com 48 CONWY Jan Feb 2012.indd 48
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Q.You do not charge commission, Why? Correct, we charge just for your internet advert. No commission is ever payable to us. If we charged commission, we would be an estate agent Q. I am with a sole agent! You can sell your home privately and NOT pay any agent commission. As YES This Property is for Sale is not an estate agent, but an advertiser, there is no conflict with sole or multiple agency agreement.
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Professional Pet Grooming Microchipping & Other Pet Services • • • •
Collection and delivery service Fully insured Full nose to tail Or just a nail trim
The salon is equipped with the latest specialist equipment. All dogs are groomed on a personal one to one service. Owners are very welcome to stay with their pets. All scissors are serviced regularly by experts.
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Specialist providers of Self Catering accommodation throughout Nor th Wales For friendly, expert advice backed by a wealth of experience call North Wales Holiday Cottages and Farmhouses. Established in 1966, we have over 150 properties, something for every taste, mood, and budget. Do you own a property in North Wales? If you do we can help you release its potential as a holiday let.
to book or request a brochure call
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www.northwalesholidaycottages.co.uk Kingdom Krafts Fairtrade Centre & Beacon Books Christian Resource Centre
Penrhynside Heating Services
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MOTORING
How I bought a
Porsche 911 from nothing
Buoyed by our success we contacted another manufacturer and scored three Mazda MX-5s, one of which had been reversed into a lamppost.
From nothing to a super car
With the help of a mechanic mate, we soon had the two good cars roadworthy. We let him keep the broken one as payment and sold the other two for £2,220 profit.
IT’S something every petrol head dreams of: Trading up from nothing to a super car by buying and selling a few motors in their spare time. But instead of dreaming, last year I decided to start doing it. The plan was simple – reinvest the cash from each sale into the next vehicle until I bought a 911. And to encourage people to help, we would sell the Porsche and hand all the money to charity. The first cars to kick my challenge off were both donated by dealers. I was handed the keys to a VW Golf MkIII by Motorpoint and M25 Audi gave us an S-reg A3. The A3 wasn’t in the best of health and we were forced to sell it on eBay for less than we’d originally planned at £790. The Golf went to a local man for £250 on eBay. The second step involved spending £985.25 on an 02-reg Ford Fiesta. This one hung around longer than we’d hoped. When we eventually reduced the price from £2,500 to £2,150, it was snapped up by a little old lady. Then came our masterstroke – the Hyundai i10 football car. Made by a renowned car artist to celebrate the car manufacturer’s support of the World Cup, the i10 had artificial grass covering every panel and plastic grass seats, not to mention a giant football and goal posts grafted on to the exterior. After a whirl of publicity, which saw it feature in The Daily Telegraph and the BBC news, we put it on eBay. It sold for £5,005 to a Hyundai dealer who planned to use it for publicity.
Next up was a 03-model Mercedes CLK, which was bought for £6,000 but needed a trip back to mechanic Matt - not only did he fix it; he also sold it to his receptionist’s mum! A further £2,250 profit was banked. Citroen then stepped into the fray with a C4 Grand Picasso. The 58-plater was on their fleet and we snapped it up for just £8,110. Unfortunately we couldn’t find a buyer. Eventually a dealer offered £8,000, but instead of cash, offered part exes off his site for the same value. Knowing cheaper cars were easier to sell we picked a Volvo 940, a Skoda Fabia and a Renault Scenic. Not our smartest move as we only shifted them for a paltry combined profit of £775. That left £900 in the dealer’s bank account which we spent on a gold Ford Ka, which was sold in a week for £1,700. Finally we’d reached the magic £10,000 mark and had enough to buy an early 996-shape 911. The right one popped up on Auto Trader and after negotiations I bought R97 RRK for £9,900. We now plan to get our new baby fettled by Porsche, polished up ready for sale and then eventually, after 13 trades and 15 months, we can hand over a fat cheque to BEN, the automotive industry charity we’ve been working so hard for.
by James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)
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Mediaeval/Themed/Contemporary Wedding Design
Prom Dresses Evening Dresses Cruise Wear Mother of the Bride/Groom Carnival Queen Dresses Jewellery Scarves/Bags
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The Queen’s Head Pub & Storehouse Cottage, Glanwydden, Llandudno, North Wales
If you are looking for somewhere remarkable to eat where the fish, game and meat dishes are not only award winning but utterly mouth watering and you want somewere relaxing and stylish and set in an idyllic country village that’s not too far away, then visit us.
We are renowned for our warm welcome.
• Recently refurbished to create an elegant and cosy feel for private functions, small weddings or family get togethers of up to 30 people • Alfresco dining on our pretty terrace • Excellent wine list • Fabulous extensive menu
And if you are looking for somewhere to stay… The Storehouse Cottage, a lovingly refurbished, 18th century original, stone Welsh Cottage has been designed and created to ensure a comfortable and decadent stay and its only a hop, skip and a jump from the pub
...perfect!
Visit our website on www.queensheadglanwydden.co.uk or visit us at: The Queen’s Head & Storehouse Cottage, Glanwydden, Near Llandudno, North Wales LL31 9JP
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TURNEROUND REUSE
Selling quality second hand and new items in our NEW SHOP Including Furniture, Kitchenalia, Prams, Bikes, Ornaments and Toys from 25p Plenty off ideas for Gifts Why not come and take a look We are Open Mon-Sat Open Daily Closed Sundays
Telephone 01492 531070 IVY STREET, COLWYN BAY Car Park middle of Colwyn Bay
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
New Colwyn Bay Warehouse Opening Soon
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TECH SPEC
The gadgets that help get 2012 off to a great start
December is Christmas for most of us, but for the fitness industry the season to be jolly is in January. That’s when people take out expensive gym memberships they’ll only use for a few weeks, buy treadmills that will soon be gathering dust in the garage and invest in all kinds of quick fitness fixes. So how do you get help with your new year’s resolutions without wasting money on things you won’t use?
New Year’s Revolution One of the best ways to motivate yourself is to keep track of your progress: seeing your performance improve is a great way to keep you on track. Garmin’s Forerunner fitness watches can be a big help: devices such as the FR60 (£119) log every mile and minute, monitoring your heart rate and how many calories you’ve burned as well as the distance you’ve travelled and the speed you achieved. The FR60 can also communicate wirelessly with your computer, enabling you to track performance over time and even share your results with others online. Garmin isn’t the only firm offering to track your progress. The Nike+ Sportband 2 (around £35) is a wristband that includes a removable Nike+ sensor. The sensor tracks your distance, pace, time and calories burned, and when you get home you can upload your data to Nike’s website. Be aware, however, that the battery isn’t replaceable: it’s good for 1,000 hours, Nike says, which means it’s best suited to light use
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or training for a specific event such as a 10K or marathon. Nike also makes smartphone apps to track your fitness, as does rival firm Adidas, whose miCoach system is available in mobile phone form or as a stand-alone bit of kit. The miCoach Pacer (£110) doesn’t just track your progress, though: it hooks into your MP3 player and delivers what Adidas calls “realtime audible coaching”: spoken encouragement to get you through your workout. As with Nike’s fitness kit there’s a website that you can use to track your progress over time. If you’d rather do your fitness at home, sticking a Kinect sensor on your Xbox 360 turns the games console into a home fitness hub. Titles such as Your Shape: Fitness Evolved are surprisingly gruelling, while dance games such as Dance Central or Zumba can help you tone up without the tedium of traditional workouts. If your goal is weight loss rather than overall fitness, the Ki Fit might help. It’s not
cheap - prices start at £99 plus 11 monthly payments of £16.50, rising to £129 plus 11 payments of £18 if you go for the premium package - but the combination of an armband monitor and online analysis promises to help shift unwanted pounds by working out how many calories you’ve consumed and how much activity you need to do to compensate for that extra cupcake or pint of Carlsberg. No matter what kind of fitness routine you’re considering, don’t forget the power of music to motivate you. In-ear headphones such as Sennheiser’s excellent IE6 pair (around £64) can replace the gym’s piped music or the sounds of traffic with your own personal soundtrack, and if you’d rather go wirefree and avoid sticking anything into your ear canals then JayBird’s Sportsband 2 headphones (£99) connect to your music player via Bluetooth. If you prefer aquatic exercise to pounding pavements, there’s an option for you too: the Universe NU Dolphin Waterproof Touch music player (£101), as the name suggests, is designed to work underwater.
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It takes 70% less energy to produce a ton of paper from recycled paper than from trees. The penguin is the only bird who can swim, but not fly. Nose prints are used to identify dogs, just like humans use fingerprints.
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:
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Petticoat Lane
Decorative Living, Jewellery, Gifts, Christmas Cards, Gift Wrap, Painted Vintage Furniture, Childrens’ Gifts and lots of other delicious things Visit our lovely shop in the beautiful seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales and enjoy 10% off purchases over £30 in January with this advertisment. 7 St George’s Place, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2NR Tel: 01492 338547
M&S Professional Valeting
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M&S Valeting offers a reliable and trustworthy service that always delivers the highest standards of finish at a reasonable price
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PUZZLE ANSWERS
Crossword p28
Sudoku p6
Kids page p8 Magic Number: 343 Secret Snails: In the Christmas Tree at the top right of the page At the top of the Magic Puzzle In the Toboggan Next to the boy with the blue and yellow hat on the bottom right of the page On the man with the blue and yellow hat at the bottom left of the page
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What’s On? JANUARY 7-8th 10-14th 15-16th 18-19th 20th 24th 27th 28th
Arts & Literature Event for Young People - FREE - Venue Cymru The King & I - Venue Cymru Moscow Ballet - Venue Cymru Carmen & The Magic Flute - Venue Cymru Jethro Hilariously funny evening of slightly nauyghty entertainment - Venue Cymru Katherine Jenkins - Daydream Tour 2012 - Venue Cymru Kaiser Chiefs - Age Guidance 14+ £1.50 peer ticket Circus of Horrors - The Ventriloquist (from Britains Got Talent) - Age Guidance 14+ - Venue Cymru
FEBRUARY 1-2nd Peppa Pigs Treasure Hunt - Venue Cymru 5th The Soldiers in Concert. First group of serving soldiers to hit the British Pop Charts - Venue Cymru 10th Spaghetti Western Orchestra - 5 brilliant comic maestros - Venue Cymru 10th Sincerely Noelle - starring Alistair McGowan & Charlotte Page - Venue Cymru 12th Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra - Venue Cymru 12th Nick Beer Race 10km race around the Great Orme and along the promenade in Llandudno. Mrs Kay Hatton Tel: 07967 119601 13-18th Yes Prime Minister with Graham Seed & Michael Simkins - Venue Cymru 14th Muddy Puddle Club is for children 4-8 years. The RSPB will be doing a whole lot of activities in nature, from pond dipping to bug hunts to making boats from driftwood. Ring the reserve for more details. 01492 584091 17th LDN Wrestling - Full of sparkly costumes & audience participation - Venue Cymru 19th Sesame Street Live - Elmo Makes Music - Venue Cymru 20th Sarah Millican : Thoroughly Modern Millican - Venjue Cymru 25th Bertolt Brecht - Internationally Acclaimed - Venue Cymru 28-4 March Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Venue Cymru
The Handy Household - The Labours of Lemons We all know they go nicely with a G&T, but did you know that lemons contain enough acid to ruin the lives of most bacteria found in our kitchens? So, whether you want to sanitise a chopping board, disinfect a counter top or mop the floor, lemons are a great way to keep our homes clean and healthy. Lemons also make it easy to clean a microwave, simply place a bowl of water and lemon juice in the appliance and warm for a few minutes. The steam acts on any stains or lingering smells and once you’ve removed the bowl, you can simply wipe the microwave clean. When it comes to laundry, lemon juice is also brilliant for brightening your faded whites. You can either add it to your washing cycle, or soak delicates in a solution of lemon juice and water to create a mild bleach effect. What’s more, tough food or blood stains stand little chance against this wonder product – simply squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the stain and let it soak in for around 20 minutes, before rinsing with water. And the benefits don’t stop there, as lemon juice is well known for helping to keep us clean and healthy too. Sore throat? Mix lemon juice with honey and warm water to make a soothing drink. Garlicky and onion-smelling fingers can also be thoroughly cleaned by rubbing over with half a lemon and rinsing your hair in lemon juice can even help to combat chlorinegreen hair after swimming. So, why not swap your harsh chemical products for the natural and economical power of lemons? Please mention CONWY Jan Feb 2012.indd 65
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CONTENTS Accountants Tax Assist 61 Aerial & Satellite Installations GarrySky 23 Barbers Head Office 43 Beds Oaklands 68 Blinds Penrhyn Blinds 10 Bridalwear Deva 57 Building Construction Anwyl 55 Building Services Paul Evans 20 Probuild 24 Building Supplies Richard Williams 5 Cafe The Cocoa House 6 Sallys 25 Cakes Let Them Eat Cake 37 Car / Caravan Body Ian Hughes 10 Steve Streetly 44 Westshore Body 16 Car Sales Conwy Landrover 67 North Wales Camper Vans 62 North Wales Jag Centre 7 The Car Sales 49 Car Service Repair AJK Motors 30 Reno-Tech 15 SWMS 47 Car Valeting M & S Valeting 62 Carpet & Flooring Specialists Home Flooring 41 Linney Cooper 2 Rhos on Sea Carpets 27 Charity Marie Curie 48 Classifieds 20 Conservatories & Windows James Neale 3 Spectrum 50 Crafts Kingdom Krafts 54 Cycling Westend Cycles 43 Delicatessan La Parisienne 11 Dog Groomers 4 Pretty Paws 53 Scooby Doos 51 Fishmonger Llandudno Smoakery 20 Mermaid Seafoods 14 Furniture Oaklands 68 Gifts Petticoat Lane
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Hair & Beauty Neat Features 23 Skin Within 13 Stacey’s 21 Health Feelgood Focus 19 Holidays North Wales Holiday Cottages 54 Home Accessories Penrhyn House at Home 29 Housing Abbeyfield 9 Insurance Brokers Gott & Wynne I T Support Yes Web
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Recycling Turneround Recycling Roofing Specialist Ian Hughes Shoe Shop A Step Up & Bijou Simon Baker Staircases North Wales Joinery Steel Fabricators David Williams Storage & Van Hire Lock Stock & Take Stock Theatre Venue Cymru
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Painting & Decorating Conwy Decorating Services 24 Paving & Landscaping Glenn Dodwell 31 Photography Shoot My Face 4 Physiotherapy B Craven 23 Plant Hire A W Lloyd 10 Plastering K Hughes 44 Plastics North Wales Building 37 Plumbing Carrog 16 Domestic Plumber 11 Penrhynside Heating 54 Property Scarff Properties 17 Pubs & Restaurants Bengal Dynasty Indian 9 Bunkers Bistro 24 Emperor Chinese 61 Mountain View 40 Penrhyn Old Hall 14 Rhos Fynnach 6 The Mulberry 45 The Queens Head 58 The Toad 34 Top Table 29
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DISCOVERY 4 Why get a car when you can get a Land Rover?
Drive responsibly on and off-road. OFFICIAL FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES FOR THE DISCOVERY 4 RANGE IN MPG (L/100KM): URBAN 25.2 (11.2) EXTRA URBAN 34.0 (8.3) COMBINED 30.4 (9.3) CO2 EMISSIONS: 244 G/KM. Please mention CONWY Jan Feb 2012.indd 67
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