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EDITOR'S LETTER
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5 14 14 22 24 26 28 30 Story 32 34 40 42 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 62 64 66 66 Travel Wordsearch Sudoku, Codeword Puzzle Page Home & Interiors Beauty The Better Life Jan Ruth Short Rock n Roll Models Yes4property Finance Technology Recipe Thank You Health Gardening Charity Fitness & Wellbeing Motoring Spot the difference What's On Puzzle Answers Classifieds Welcome to the next edition of Yesmag, we are now in our fourth year, thank you to everyone for your continued support and ideas during the last 3 years, it has helped us all at Yesmag to keep on top. I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year, I personally had a quiet one with the family, I spent Christmas morning watching my dogs rip open their doggy stockings, it was so funny to watch. Well another year here and plenty of things happening, to start it off we have Valentine's day on 14th February, I hope you all have your treats planned for your loved ones, then on the 1st March we have St David's day and Mothering Sunday on the 10th March, please take a look at our what's on page to see what events are happening in the area during these special days. Please remember, if anyone has any ideas or information that they would like to add to the magazine, then please contact us and we will be most happy to discuss it with you. We would like to thank local photographer Mark Griffiths for the lovely photograph of Llandudno Pier used on our front cover. Bye for now, I look forward to speaking to you all again in the next edition
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Tunis
Where Europe Meets Africa.
By Solange Hando
arely three hours from London, Tunis greets you with scenes straight out of the Arabian Nights, plenty of Mediterranean charm and elegant French-style boulevards. Winters are mild, summers sunny and hot but cooled by sea breezes which sweep across the lakes glistening between the capital and its sandy coastline. Fifteen miles of beaches fringe the upmarket suburbs, dotted with open spaces and clusters of pines and mimosa. You can ride a horse or a camel on the sand, swim, sail, shop for souvenirs and squeeze in a little sightseeing but the ultimate indulgence is joining the locals in a hammam, to be scrubbed lobster red from head to toe, or unwinding in a glamorous spa with the latest beauty treatment or sea water therapy, tailored to your needs. Thalassotherapy is a French legacy but comes at a fraction of the cost across the water. Tunisia has been independent since 1956 but the New Town designed by the French retains its Parisian feel. Named after the countrys first President, the Habib Bourguiba Avenue stretches for a straight scenic mile, a mini Champs-Elyses with wide pavements and a
central promenade where flower stalls and newspaper kiosks splash colour under the trees. Its a place to stroll in the shade, enjoy a spot of window shopping, wonder at the cream-coloured cathedral or the rococo theatre, and sit under the parasols of Caf de Paris to watch the world go by. There are trendy stores and boutiques, traditional ptisseries and a free-standing clock tower mirrored in the fountains. The stylish Avenue de France leads to the Sea Gate, no longer lapped by the receding waters of the lake, but marking the meeting point of two cultures, Europe on one side, Africa on the other.
pottery, silk, toy camels or aphrodisiacs, youre sure to find anything you ever wanted and more. The air smells of couscous and mint tea and the bubbling of hookah pipes follows you along the way. With its medieval bazar, its secluded mansions and minarets peeping above the rooftops, this Old Town is a World Heritage Site, claiming over 700 monuments. Visitors make their way to the Great Mosque, the Museum of Popular Arts and Tourbet el Bey, the mausoleum of last dynasty. Meanwhile, across the lake, history lovers gather around the ruins of ancient Carthage, scattered like blossom in the wind from the Roman Baths to the remains of the Punic city on Byrsa Hill. For others, the Bardo Museum is the top attraction, with its stunning collection of Roman mosaics and classical statues, but artists prefer to seek inspiration in Sidi Bou Said, a pretty blue and white village with wrought iron balconies as delicate as lace. Up there on a breezy clifftop, little disturbs the peace but birds twittering in the trees. Far below, fishermen cast their nets in the Gulf of Tunis while in the distance the city stretches as far as you can see, familiar and exotic all in one, flourishing at the crossroads of Europe and Africa.
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Tunis greets you with scenes straight out of the Arabian Nights, plenty of Mediterranean charm and elegant French-style boulevards.
Step through and within seconds, you are swept off your feet, lured relentlessly into the medina and a head-spinning maze of colours and scents. In the cool alleyways of the souks, men chisel silver and gold, embroider slippers, carve wood and brass, and every stall brings new temptation. Perfumes, carpets, spices, leather belts,
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The Reshaping of Britains Railways

H
ave you ever thrown away something you think you dont need any more and then some time later you find a use for it, and its too late? It happened to the whole country in the years 19631970, when we closed a third of our railway stations and 4,000 of our 18,000 miles of railway line. The axe man always blamed for this carnage is Dr Richard Beeching, chairman of the British Railways Board from 1962-1965 and author of the report, The Reshaping of Britains Railways, published in March 1963, which started the slaughter. He died in 1985 but who was he? And was he entirely to blame? A physicist by discipline, Beeching rose through the ranks of ICI to become an expert in production efficiency. In 1959, he was seconded to a committee of the British Transport Commission which wanted to cut the railway networks losses. These had risen from 15.6m in 1956, just after the ambitious modernisation plan that started the replacement of steam by diesel and electric, to 42m in 1960. Beeching was a great advocate of deep cuts in the network, clashing with committee chairman Sir Ivan Stedeford a stance which earned him the favour of Transport Minister Ernest Marples. Marples was an apostle of road transport a fact entirely unconnected with his family firms road-building contracts: he sold his shares when he took office, albeit with a clause allowing him to buy them back at the same price. Dr Beeching was given the chair of the BRB (at a salary more than twice that of the Prime Ministers) and soon published his report which was duly rushed into action. The following year Labour came to power on a promise to stop the bitterly unpopular programme, but, lured by the promise of easy savings, it reneged. Beeching himself returned to ICI in late 1965 after the summary rejection of a second report advising even deeper cuts; but Labour continued to implement the 1963 recommendations right up to 1970. The promise was a cruel illusion. The 70,000 jobs, 2,600 country stations, 300,000 goods wagons, and 4,000 miles of branch line that disappeared saved nothing, and in 1970 British Rail lost not 42m but 100m. Beeching may have been a production expert, but he had no understanding of logistics. Whilst many lines may have been unprofitable (30% of them carried just 1% of all passengers, while 50% of all stations raised just 2% of overall ticket revenue) they fed the main lines and had made them profitable. Freight carriage, too, dwindled as large factories lost the branch lines that connected their sidings to the network and so, took to the roads. Its suspected that Beechings recommendations were more political than operational. Apart from Marpless rumoured venality, powerful forces both in business and the trade unions favoured road; and the railway, with its record of failure (3,300 miles of branch line had already been closed in the previous 15 years), had no counterargument. Beeching did not consider the huge efficiency savings available through slashing the over-manning of the branch network: his brief was to cut, and cut he did. He described his programme as surgery, not mad chopping: he was certainly not the kind of surgeon you would want operating on you. We could do with those 4,000 miles of line now, as our roads strain and burst. The moral of this story is dont ever chuck things out, because you never know when they might come in handy.
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The true cost of a kitchen

So youre planning to fit a new kitchen. But how do you ensure value for money? Heres the lowdown on where to start, what to look for and all the questions to ask.
By Katherine Sorrell.
LEFT: Ikeas RUBRIK APPLD doors and drawer fronts are now available in light turquoise and light blue, designed to match the new NUMERR worktops.
Designing your kitchen

Using an architect or interior designer is the most expensive option. Check whether they price per hour or for the job, and whats included from simple outline sketches, to detailed drawings, assistance with planning applications, specifying suppliers, appointing contractors and supervising the entire process. At the other end of the scale, you could design it yourself for free, as well as source all components such as units, worktops and appliances. Remember that this will mean managing the project every step of the way. Many people go for the middle option of using their kitchen suppliers design and installation service. If youre asked to take your own measurements, be careful: even in a new-build, walls are not always true and the surfaces flat. Take at least three measurements at floor, work-surface and wall unit height, and work to the
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smallest width. Alternatively, if you are using a mid-range or luxury kitchen supplier, you may be asked to pay a few hundred pounds for them to measure up and produce a set of drawings specific to your room.
sales service?
Checking for quality

The main difference between buying an off-the-shelf kitchen from one of the budget suppliers and a pricier kitchen from a mid-price or luxury supplier is that the former will give you machine-made units that come off a factory line, whereas the latter offer hand-built cupboards by cabinet-makers. Machinemade units are not necessarily poor quality, though they will have plant-on doors that sit in front of the frame, rather than in-frame doors, which are individually made to fit perfectly inside their frames.
Comparing prices
Whats included when you buy a kitchen? It varies widely, from a basic delivery of flat-packed cupboards to an all-encompassing service. When comparing prices, ensure that you know exactly what youre buying a cheap option can cost considerably more if you end up paying for extra work. Ask the right questions. Will they dispose of existing fittings? Prepare plumbing and electrical work? Carry out associated building work? Fit floor and wall finishes? What about final decorating, electrical work and other carpentry such as shelving? Who will fit worktops, sinks, taps, appliances and extras such as plate racks and knife holders? Is there a guarantee and after-
Doors
Solid-wood doors with traditional mortise and tenon joints are often considered the highest quality. In-frame doors may expand and contract with the humidity (though the thicker they are, the less chance there is of this). A good supplier will offer an after-sales service to check their fitting after a few months. Veneered doors are usually
cheaper, and are considered easier to maintain. Check whether painted doors are machine-sprayed, or painted by hand with a brush.
Carcasses
Top-of-the-range carcasses are made of solid wood. Next-level-down ones are usually made from plywood or MDF veneer, while cheaper ones are made from chipboard, sometimes with just hardboard backs. Check the thickness of the chipboard 18-20mm is a good guide.
solid wood (at least 4cm thick is best), granite (3cm), manmade solid surfaces (such as Corian) or even glass or concrete. Theyre more expensive, but they will last longer and look better.
Painted Ivory is a new colourway for John Lewiss popular Vermont kitchen, from its Core Collection.
A last word: installation

A good fitter can make an average kitchen appear fantastic, whereas poor fitting will make the most luxurious kitchen look terrible. Bear this in mind if youre planning on doing it yourself. If youre using a fitter, ask to see a kitchen theyve installed previously. When buying an expensive, bespoke kitchen, its wise to use the companys own fitters (you may not have an option to do otherwise). Otherwise, finding a good fitter is, as always, a question of recommendation.
butts are better. Check whether hinges open through a complete 180 degree angle.
Worktops
Hinges
Poor hinges are usually made from thin metal and will wear so thin that the doors hang unevenly. While many people are happy with good quality Blum or Blumstyle hinges (concealed, adjustable and available in a variety of specifications), solid brass
At the budget end of the market, very cheap laminate worktops can burn, scratch and wear out quickly. High-pressure laminates are more durable than low-pressure ones; check that the underside is sealed to prevent water damage from appliances beneath. In a more luxurious kitchen package, youll be offered
Love and Kisses

1. Who is the Greek goddess of love? 2. What is the name of the bridge in Venice where, according to legend, lovers will be granted eternal love if they kiss on a gondola at sunset underneath it? 3. Which famous 1913 play has a title that is the name of a sculptor from Greek mythology who fell in love with his statue? 4. Thus, with a kiss, I die are the last words of which Shakespearean character? 5. Which American city is sometimes referred to as the city of brotherly love as its name was derived from Greek words meaning love and brother? 6. Which pop group released their debut album Kissing To Be Clever in 1982? 7. According to the first line of the Sinead OConnor hit single Nothing Compares 2 U, it had been how many days and how many hours since you let your love away? 8. Which disease is sometimes referred to as the kissing disease? 9. Which Queen did Judi Dench portray in the film Shakespeare In Love? 10. According to legend, what would you receive if you kissed the Blarney Stone?
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Beauty
Find The Hair Colour Thats Perfect For You
They say that blondes have more fun, but whatever your hair colour youre sure to look and feel fabulous if you find the shade thats right for you. We all love to try out something different once in a while and theres no better way to create a fresh look than with a change to your hair colour.
A new hue can take years off your age, emphasise your best features and leave your complexion looking radiant. Its crucial to get it right though, because if you pick the wrong colour you can be left with an unflattering and disappointing result. Your hair is undoubtedly your best accessory, so its crucial to think carefully before doing anything drastic or making a hasty change. Heres our guide to what to consider before you reach for the hair dye. If the cream looks best, then youre warm. Consider your jewellery; does gold suit you better than silver? If so, your skin tone is warm. If silver looks stunning, then youre cool.
Have a Good Hair Day

Weve all had our fair share of hair disasters over the years and one of the main causes is changing our hair colour at home. If you plan on going more than two shades lighter or darker than your natural hair colour, then it really is essential that you visit a salon to have your hair done professionally. Remember that many colours bought for home use wont necessarily look the same on your hair as they do on the box. If you have been dying your hair a dark shade for a long time there may be a build-up of colour on the lengths that could leave you with uneven results. Blonde hues are very fashionable at the moment but lightening dark hair can be damaging. Invest in a good conditioner and have a toner standing by in case your at-home highlights turn out looking brassy. Red hair colours are great but they have a tendency to fade quickly, so be prepared to find the time and money to regularly spend on your colour.. by Helen Taylor
Cool Colours
If your skin colouring is cool, you should choose an ash, mink or even platinum blonde shade if you fancy a blonde hue. Brunette colours with an ashy base work best with cool skins. Think coffee coloured browns, medium brown with ashy highlights or even black. Stick to burgundy, mahogany and purple based reds - they will look fabulous with your skin.
Start with Your Skin Tone

Whether you fancy being a blonde, brunette or redhead, its important to identify whether your natural complexion is warm or cool. This determines what colour base you should look for when you pick your shade. To find out which category you fall into, try this simple test: Stand in front of a mirror in natural light with no make-up on. Hold a white garment by your face, then do the same with a cream coloured one. Decide which looks better with your colouring, does the white enhance your eyes and skin? If so, youre cool.
Warm Colours
If you have warm colouring, then youll look great with golden blonde colours and caramel highlights. For brunettes, choose chestnut or golden browns with warm tones for a stunning look. If you fancy standing out from the crowd with vibrant red locks, go for copper and auburn shades. Any red with a golden or orange base colour works well.
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The Better Life

Wood Glorious Wood by Derek Thompson
When I was growing up in London, my relationship with making the fire began and ended with a plug and a switch. Things are much different now; living in the West Country, where burning almost anything else would be preferable (and cheaper) to putting on the oil-fired central heating.
Logs are a bit of a science. Weve found oak, beech and ash to be best, in order of preference, but conifer wood does the job too if its properly seasoned. Our usual supplier is about five miles away and by the time weve unloaded his trailer and Ive stacked the wood in the garage, Im usually so warmed up that I try to convince Anne we can skip the fire for a day. Then Im literally and figuratively out in the cold. Using local and sustainable sources of wood fits in perfectly with our Better Life approach. When we lost our cypress tree, after a succession of gales split the main trunk so that I could look right through it, nothing was wasted. Even the smaller branches were stored and dried out for a year to make a plentiful supply of kindling. It was a sad day indeed though not least for the chickens, who once escaped their compound and sought asylum in the upper branches, in a series of impressive short take-offs.
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The previous year, our ash tree had to come down because it was pushing against a neighbours garage wall. That also served us well, a year later. Even so, I never feel good about losing a tree. Not only do our remaining trees provide an important habitat for birds and other wildlife, they also give us some privacy in the garden, so the neighbours cant see how poorly the last of the chard is doing. As our gradual conversion from urbanites to ruralites has progressed, we have become expert in the art of foraging for kindling. When you know where to look, just like love, its all around you. For example, a local farm shop often has a supply of unwanted wooden fruit boxes. Weve also found hidden treasure in skips - always with the owners permission. And once, when our foraging fame spread, a neighbour alerted us to a pub renovation a couple of villages away, where we managed to fill the
back of the car with wood that would otherwise have become landfill. A wood merchant has occasionally furnished us with offcuts and sawdust for the chickens, in exchange for eggs, which seems a pretty good deal all round. And of course, the nearby woods are a boon. Every time theres a gale, were off into the woods, rucksacks at the ready - combining exercise with recycling. I think the villagers are used to us now, although I did once hear someone singing Good King Wenceslas - the part about a poor man gathering winter fuel. Its less about saving a pound or two and more about being consistent in our philosophy. Theres a certain delight in making use of something that no one else wants, whether its wooden offcuts, windfall or abandoned and broken pallets, especially when it also helps to reduce our fuel bills. I like to think of us as the Wombles of Wood.
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Rock n Role Models

by Chris Russell
omething very intriguing happened during the glorious sporting summer of 2012 when the Olympics found London. For the first time in as long as anyone could remember, celebrity culture lost its hold on kids imaginations and Da Yoof turned their attention to the positive role models of the 2012 Games. Here were a group of men and women not only driven by a burning desire to be the best they possibly could in their chosen field, but do so purely for the purpose of achieving greatness, and not because it would get them free Jaegerbombs at G-A-Y or a photo of themselves exposing their pants climbing out of a taxi in The Celebrity Gazette. That in itself would have been enough, but this promise of greatness was swiftly followed by the delivery of greatness, and when kids went back to school in September, corridors buzzed with excitable sports chatter. Britain even dared to dream that the values of a lost generation might finally be shifting. Suddenly children aspired to follow in the footsteps of Usain, Jessica and Mo ndividuals who exude the importance of hard work, talent and genuine ambition as opposed to slumping slack-jawed in front of TOWIE.
Ive talked a lot in this column about role models for the younger generation, specifically the flimsy celebrity idols provided by TV shows such as X Factor and The Only Way Is Essex. If youve found those articles in any way tedious, you might want to look away now, because Im back on my soapbox.
How long would this last? Was it a blip in the cultural radar, or an enduring change? When the coming of autumn ushered back the thunderous rumble of the X Factor pop juggernaut, would the shimmering memory of the Games eventually disappear beneath the relentless, autotuned din of yet another slew of hapless pop-droids? Now that were a few months down the line, Im
not sure I could say either way. According to a recent Telegraph survey, twenty-five years ago the most popular career ambition amongst school-age children was teaching. Now, while teaching has just about held onto its place in the Top Ten, it has given up the number one spot to sports star, closely followed by pop star and famous actor. Id be interested to know if the success of London 2012 has had any kind of impact on those statistics. I cant talk, of course - when I was fourteen I wanted to play in a rock band. Im still doing it, professionally, in my early thirties, and Ive often wondered what Id say if a modern-day version of my teenage self asked for advice on pursuing his dreams. In short, Id probably say this. Any idiot can follow his dreams. Its about what you do when the world gets in the way, when things quite simply dont go the way you expected. What you do in those moments, thats the real test of character, not to mention the test of whether or not your dreams really counted in the first place. And Im done. Should probably pop the ol soapbox back under the stairs, but hang on. Kerry Katona just came on the telly. No rest for the wicked Chris plays piano in South London power-pop band The Lightyears. The Lightyears, voted the UKs BEST POP/ROCK ACT at the Indy Awards, have played Wembley Stadium, toured across four continents and released a record with Stings producer. Chris has recently completed his first book, Mockstars; a selection of video extracts are available to view at www. ProjectLightyears.com.
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renamed Kitchen & Home, is Pauline Johnson, who also owns Fancy That, the long established gift shop on the same street. With 30 years in retail behind her, she has plenty of experience in sourcing quality, good value gifts and accessories, which characterise local independently owned establishments and appeal to those who wish to browse in pleasant and friendly shops, where personal service is part of the package. With the support of her loyal team:- Joanne, Beth, Rhian and Carrol, Pauline looks forward to the year agead and extends a warm welcome to all, and in particular offers thanks to regular customers who have supported her over the years. We offer a wide range of products, from greetings cards to electric kettles. Lots of fun ideas for the kitchen and home plus gifts and collectables. Sophie Conran and Crazy Daisy from Portmeirion, Maxwell and Williams, T & G and Stow Green are all featured as well as Me to You bears, Bomb Cosmetics , home fragrance gifts, gift stationery and Autograph pens. We are hoping to reopen the shop area on the first floor towards Easter. Fancy That offers attractive ranges of glass and china in addition to collectables such as Charlie Bears and Willow Tree. Candles and accessories, children's gifts and greeting cards are also available. For those who are unable to "shop local" we have an online shop through ebay under the name of kitchenandhome2go.
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Finance
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As winter draws to a close, conversations about where to go for summer holidays are on the increase and the difference between what we can afford and what we would ideally like often represents something of a discrepancy. However, there are steps which can be taken to bridge the gap and help us afford a summer holiday which may otherwise be financially out of reach. Book Early or Book Late As far as saving money is concerned, there are two choices on the table and they are booking either late or early. Whether you book far ahead using low-cost airlines and advance bookings for accommodation or snag a last-minute bargain from a package holiday company, either of these approaches can work wonders for your budget. The key is to decide which suits you best and to plan your holiday around that. Indecisiveness will cost you money, so take the time to make a clean decision on your strategy. For advance accommodation bookings, websites such as holidaylettings.co.uk are fantastic and when booking flights, try skyscanner.net or
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cash. Take some time to put together a packing list which will make the most efficient and effective use of space so you dont have to take any extra or unnecessary items that will bump up your budget. Be Prepared to Travel Out Of Season While summer may be a mere figment of our imagination here in the UK, other countries do see sunny weather in May and June as well as into September and October. July and August are peak seasons for UK holidaymakers so if youre not bound by school holidays, travel either earlier or later in the year to avoid peak season and its associated costs. Consider a House Exchange A house exchange is a great way to get some decent accommodation at a very minimal cost. This is especially true if you have a family as exchanging a nice home in the UK can go a long way when travelling to countries where things are a bit more affordable. Websites such as homeexchange.com are trusted, reputable and have been running for a great deal of time.
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ablets are wonderful things, but they can be pricey: while 400 isnt much compared to the price of a high-end laptop, its still 400. But you dont need to spend that much to find a perfectly good tablet: in fact, there are good ones for as little as 99. The 99 tablet is Amazons Kindle Fire, which dropped from 129 to 99 in November (if its gone back up again, dont worry - you can be sure the price will fall again very soon). While it isnt exactly state of the art its still a perfectly decent tablet for watching videos, playing Angry Birds, using Facebook and so on. If you fancy something a little more powerful but not much more expensive, Amazons Kindle Fire HD is very good too. It boasts a much better screen, which is superb for video, and comes with more storage, faster Wi-Fi wireless networking and a faster processor. Prices start at just 159 for the 16GB model. Before you spend 159, though, check out Googles offering, the Nexus 7. Like the Kindle Fire its just 159 for the 16GB model, and as
its Googles own device its a proper Android tablet without the customisation that some manufacturers add to the operating system. Once again its a seven-inch device with a powerful processor, integrated Wi-Fi wireless networking and good battery life. There are two other 159 tablets to consider: the Kobo Arc and the Nook HD. The former comes from Kobo, Amazons main rival in the e-reading sector, and its aimed primarily at e-book readers who fancy the odd video, song or bit of web browsing, while the latter is by US bookselling giant Barnes & Noble and hopes to carve a niche offering electronic magazines as well as apps. Technically speaking theyre very good - the Nook HD in particular has a wonderful screen, is very light and easy to use - but tablets rise and fall on the strength of their content libraries and Amazon has the edge in that department. If you want a tablet that has lots of stuff to choose from and which is very easy to use, the Kindle Fire HD will look very attractive; if youre more techy and want something you can fiddle with too, Googles
Nexus is more likely to appeal. You cant mention tablets without mentioning Apple, and while Apple also has a cheap tablet were talking cheap in Apple terms: the iPad mini starts at 269, which is significantly more than other seven-ish-inch tablets - although its a good bit less than a full-sized iPad. Apple claims its every inch an iPad, and thats a fair claim: its essentially an iPad 2 crammed into a smaller case, so it runs existing iPad apps quite happily. It has more available tablet apps than any other small tablet, it has a slightly bigger screen - its 7.9 inches rather than the rivals 7 inches, which doesnt sound much but makes a big difference when youre using it - and to our eyes its much better-looking and better-engineered than any rival. Is the iPad mini worth the extra cash? If you want a premium tablet, youre using other Apple products or youve already amassed a stack of iOS apps then yes. If not, you may well find that a smaller rival will be just as much fun for considerably less cash.
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100g crunchy peanut butter 25g creamed coconut, chopped 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 garlic clove peeled and crushed 4 tbsp soy sauce 3 small peppers (red, green and yellow), deseeded and cut into 2.5cm pieces 4 thick slices of aubergine 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into slim wedges 3 tbsp sesame oil 4 nests fine egg noodles 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced
Place the peanut butter, coconut, chilli powder and garlic in a small pan with 180ml water. Heat gently, stirring all the time, for 2-3 minutes until the coconut has dissolved and the sauce has thickened. Remove from the heat, stir in half the soy sauce. Thin down with a little more water to get a pouring consistency, if necessary. Par-boil the peppers in a pan of boiling water for 2 minutes, drain well and pat dry with kitchen paper. Cut the aubergine slices into quarters. Thread the peppers and aubergine onto 8 pre-soaked wooden skewers with the onion wedges. Preheat a cast-iron griddle pan until almost smoking. Whisk 2 tbsp of the oil and remaining soy sauce together and brush all over the vegetable kebabs. Cook the kebabs on the hot griddle pan for 6-8 minutes, turning frequently until tender and lightly charred. Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and toss together with the rest of the sesame oil and the spring onions. Serve the kebabs on the noodles and drizzle over the satay sauce.
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Thank you!
More than just good manners.
or most of us, saying thank you is an everyday occurrence and, face to face at least, the words often trip out of our mouths more out of habit than with genuine meaning. In todays fast paced world however, far more of our communication is by email, text, phone or social media, and taking the time to acknowledge others actions is being overlooked. But expressing your appreciation has a very important psychological role to play for both the person giving and the person receiving. Gratitude is more than just good manners; it reassures others that their help was actually valued and it encourages further reciprocal behaviour. Indeed missing this important step can cause resentment and people can feel snubbed by what may have just been an oversight. You would think that if youd asked a favour of someone, asking for a second favour would make them feel you were asking too much. However, if youve clearly and personally thanked the giver the first time, theyll feel
good about themselves and towards you, and will be more than willing to help again. Taking the time to tell someone you appreciate their efforts is also beneficial for you. A bit like if you donate to charity you are doing it to benefit others, but you come away feeling positive about yourself and your efforts. Giving feels good. The message does have to be commensurate with the act though. A dismissive thanks to a reasonable favour wont cut it. But a gushing thank you so much, I really do appreciate your help, you are so kind to a minor act will sound false and lose its value. But wherever you can, include the persons name in your message as thats further endorsement of them as an individual. Also not all thank yous are equal. Ask anyone under the age of 16 to produce a handwritten letter to be sent in the post, and their reaction is likely to be why? After all, theres the phone, texting and email much quicker and easier. But actually thats just the point; such methods are so much easier they dont
hold as much weight to the recipient. Receiving a letter in the post, with its air of mystery as it lands on the mat, the tangible piece of paper and the very personal handwriting means so much more. It is also much more memorable than a text or email which is instantly forgotten. Not that phone, text and email should be dismissed of course, especially to acknowledge someone you are unlikely to come in contact with again. Better that method than not at all. There are nominated days to show thanks to your nearest and dearest, with birthdays, Mothers Day, Fathers Day and even Valentines Day for your significant other. Again with busy lives, many view having to acknowledge these times as an inconvenience. But put yourself in the other persons shoes: everyone around them is being appreciated on these occasions, and they want to feel that they are valued by their friends and family too. Remember the gift doesnt need to be huge, but the gesture means so much.
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Dont Suffer In Silence

Being able to hear is fundamental to our ability to communicate. If we cant hear, we cant respond to others nor speak clearly or judge our pitch try talking to someone with headphones and theyll shout back at you. But like most of our senses we take our hearing for-granted and only notice it if it starts failing. Most age related hearing loss is not noticeable until later life, but deterioration begins much earlier. You start to lose some of your range as early as in your twenties. Age related hearing loss is much the same as other types of wear and tear on the body. Just as hips and knees wear out so does our hearing. Constant exposure to the noisy world we live in gradually wears away at the nerves in our ears, reducing their number and the range of sounds that can be picked up. What can you do to protect yourself? Even if you already have some loss, looking after whats left is imperative. Be aware of situations and environments that can damage your hearing such as: Playing loud music through headphones and earphones Attending loud live music
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concerts - even some classical concerts Using simple DIY equipment such as hammers and power tools Day to day activities such as riding a motorcycle (wind noise not the engine noise as you might think) or even driving in a car with the window down (some truck and taxi drivers have more pronounced hearing loss in their right ear, nearest the open window) Recreational activities such as shooting So first off, be aware when there may be damaging levels of noise present and if there is, protect your ears. Inexpensive foam earplugs can be purchased from DIY stores and some high street chemists. Most concert venues have free earplugs available, and whilst they rarely offer them to you on arrival, theres usually a good supply behind the bar. Keep a few pairs in a drawer for use around the house when tackling your latest DIY project too. What if you already have hearing loss? Its not usually that you cant hear at all but just that its not clear. Often its the high frequency sounds that fade
first, such as bleeps and bells. Then it becomes difficult to hear what people are saying when there is background noise such as in crowds or when the television is on. If left undiagnosed or treated, a hearing loss can lead to other problems. Because its unclear what has been said, socialising in groups becomes awkward. Sufferers find themselves pretending to laugh at jokes when they didnt hear the punch-line, or just nodding and smiling and then being embarrassed because the person talking is awaiting an answer. This in turn leads to loss of confidence and feelings of social exclusion. What can be done? Its really not necessary to literally suffer in silence. A simple trip to your GP to arrange a hearing test or to a specialist hearing centre or audiologist will mean your hearing is tested and assessed, usually free of charge. Discrete and almost invisible the latest aids can make such a difference and vastly improve your hearing. Youll never regain what has gone, but you can make the best of what you have left.
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A Passion for Potatoes

by Pippa Greenwood
February is the time of year to think about perfect potatoes and smashing spuds. Home grown potatoes are an incredibly good value crop and youll soon find that the socalled humble spud is actually a very tasty and extremely versatile vegetable. If you dont have much space, use a 45cm (18in) diameter pot with a single tuber. Make sure the container is well supplied with drainage holes, fill it two thirds full of compost, pop a tuber in the centre and add a further couple of inches of compost. As foliage appears, add more compost to cover it over and repeat until no more can be added, then keep the container well watered. Most potatoes produce a slightly earlier and somewhat heavier crop if the seed potatoes are allowed to produce small but sturdy sprouts before planting. Stand the tubers widest end uppermost in a seed tray or old egg carton and place these in a cool but frost free spot with plenty of natural light. After a few weeks the sprouts will be about 1cm tall, perfect for planting. What to Grow: Steamed potatoes are delicious, especially if cooked the day you lift them. Try Vanessa, Dunluce, Edzell
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Blue and Lady Christl for some of the tastiest steamers. New potatoes dripping in chives and butter are wonderful. Try Lady Christl, Charlotte, Juliette, Casa Blanca, Nadine and Nicola. If you adore mashed potato then try Dunluce, Valour, Maris Bard, Lady Balfour and King Edward. If you love your potatoes in their jackets, then try Cara, Lady Balfour, Picasso, Kestrel, King Edward, Desiree and Valor. For great roast potatoes try Kestrel, Maris Piper, Desiree, Lady Balfour, Vivaldi and Edzel Blue. For the best chips, use Kestrel, King Edward, Maris Peer, Accord, Rooster and Edzel Blue. Potatoes are divided into earlies (first to be harvested) and main crop, generally larger tubers, harvested later. Try earlies if your soil hasnt been cultivated for several years. Earlies are in the ground for less time than main crops and are less likely to suffer from wire-worm attack. Earlies are also useful in smaller gardens as they takes less space and are in the ground for a shorter period, giving you the opportunity to grow another fast-maturing crop after the potatoes have
been lifted. No crop is without its share of problems and the fungus responsible for potato blight is sometimes hard to beat, especially in warm, damp years. Generally, earlies suffer less with blight and you can select varieties which show resistance to the infection such as Valor, Lady Balfour, Coleen and especially Sarpo Mira and Sarpo Axona. Slugs are also a real menace, tunnelling into the tubers flesh and sometimes even hollowing them out completely. The biological control nematode Nemaslug works under the soil surface, has a brilliant effect and poses no threat to wildlife.
Why not grow some great vegetables in 2013? Visit www. pippagreenwood.com, sign up for Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood and choose from a fantastic selection. Pippa sends them to you at just the right time for planting AND each week you receive an email with advice on ensuring great results; from just 29 for up to 66 garden-ready plants and the advice. You can also sign up for Pippas newsletter, receive a free e-book on organic gardening, buy Nemaslug and other biological controls and a hand-picked selection of garden products from her website.
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CHARITY SHOPS
Theres a St Davids Hospice charity shop near you:
4 Church St, Beaumaris 01248 810403 (11am - 4pm) 34 Penrhyn Rd, Colwyn Bay 01492 533166 (Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm) 17 High St, Conwy, 01492 593719 (Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm) 23 High St, Conwy - NEW FOR 2013 9 Lloyd St, Llandudno 01492 871751 (Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm Sun 10am - 4pm) 155 Conwy Rd, Llandudno Junction 01492 573917 (Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat 10am - 1pm) 3 Watling St, Llanrwst 01492 641516 (Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat 10am - 2pm) 142 High St, Porthmadog 01766 513155 (Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm) 31 Penrhyn Ave, Rhos on Sea 01492 544569 (Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm Sun 10am - 4pm)
To help us continue raising much needed funds for the Hospice we rely totally on the generosity of local people. We are always in need of good quality donations of :

Books, CDs, DVDs Clean clothing for all ages Toys and games Household items and linens Jewellery and small electrical items ( in working order)
Please drop your donations off at our Distribution Centre, Unit 8, Roger Mostyn Court, Builder Street, Llandudno 01492 878935
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Did you stick to your New Years Resolution?

If you werent successful, do this one thing every day and change your MINDSET.
ithout the right Mindset, you may actually sabotage your efforts. In the case of weight loss for example, you may eat healthily and exercise. But if you dont also address your deepest attitudes and beliefs you may well not succeed.
You might find it a bit weird. But its a mindset exercise thats tremendously empowering and will make success inevitable! My Personal Training clients use it and make themselves look and feel fabulous with it!
Every day for the next month do the following Sit down with a piece of paper and a pen every day. Write your goals down in bullet points Write quickly without stoping to think "is that possible?. Just write freely Write goals as if you had already achieved them eg; if your goal is to get into some designer jeans, you might write, I wore those designer jeans today and felt amazing It doesn't matter how many or few goals you have Make them real, specific and include how you feel about achieving it. Don't just write "I have lost weight". Instead write "I have lost 6 pounds this month. I am now so happy with the way my bum looks that I can't wait to go shopping for some new clothes". Then put the piece of paper away in a file so you cant see it Next day, do exactly the same thing again, without looking at the ones you did before. Your goals may change over the month. This doesnt matter. Go with the flow.
Why will this work??

Your subconscious controls over 95% of what you do. We do stuff without thinking. Its a bit like an auto-programme. If your subconscious is programmed that you are overweight or getting older or lazy or unable to control your nibbling in the evening or a chocoholic then that is the auto programme that is controlling you. Its about teaching yourself a new life skill so that you never forget it! Just like when you learned to drive. As a Learner Driver you had to think about everything that you did and it was difficult. Now its easy and you can drive without thinking. Thats because its your subconscious driving the car! Doing this Mindset exercise every day WILL work. Disbelieving this is normal. Just do it and feel the difference it makes. Start today! If you would like to know more about what Noelle Watson Fitness can offer then just log onto Noelles brilliant website www.noellewatsonfitness.co.uk. and have a look. Subscribe FREE to The Weight Loss Weekly from there and get motivation and inspiration .. .with absolutely no catch. **Youll also get a complimentary copy of Noelles Super Clean Detox Food Plan at the moment too as a thank you. Great for giving you that kick-start!
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Cewch fyw bywyd annibynnol gyda Gofal Cartref a chefnogaeth 24 awr ar y safle. Mae Cymdeithas Tai Clwyd Alyn ar y cyd a Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy, yn datblygu 46 Fflat Gofal Ychwanegol, 1 a 2 ystafell wely o safon uchel gyda chyfleusterau cymunedol i unigolion dros 60 oed sydd ag angen wedi ei asesu.
Os teimlwch y byddech yn cael budd o Gynllun Gofal Ychwanegol Tan y Fron, gallwch gysylltu ni yn y ffyrdd canlynol:
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Welsh Motoring Writers honour RAF Valley.
Over the years, the Welsh Motoring Writers have presented their prestigious Tom Pryce Trophy award to many famous people for their achievements on land, sea and in the air, including Nick Reilly CBE of Anglesey, former President of GM Europe; Richard Parry-Jones CBE of Barmouth, former Vice President and Chief engineer of Ford; David Richards formerly of Ruthin and now CEO of Prodrive, and Owen Wyn Owen of Capel Curig, restorer of Parry-Thomas Land Speed Record car, Babs. However, for 2012 (the Groups twentieth anniversary) , the trophy was awarded to RAF Valley, Anglesey, and at a ceremony in the Officers Mess there, it was presented on behalf of the WMW by Her Majestys Lord Lieutenant for Gwynedd, His Honour Huw Morgan Daniel, to Group Captain Adrian Hill ADC RAF, Valley Station Commander, who, in his acceptance speech on behalf of all at Valley, likened the modern day pilot to racing driver Tom Pryce in his F1 car. The Royal Welsh Crystal trophy was inscribed Athrylith ar Adennydd Chwim (Prowess Born on Wings of Speed). The WMWs special Automotive Achievement trophy was also presented to Tim Williams, CEO of the Welsh Automotive Forum, in recognition of its key role in Wales main industrial sector.
New Range-Rover and Jaguars from JLR.

The brilliant new Range Rover is the star attraction in Land Rover showrooms this New Year, and is, according to the company-The worlds most refined and capable S.U.V. Prices start at 71,295 for the Range Rover Vogue 3.0 L TDI V6, rising to 98,395 for the Range Rover Autobiography 5.0L supercharged. It will be followed later in the year by the new Range Rover Sport. Jaguar enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the fabulous new F-Type sports car, carrying on the tradition of the world famous E-Type, which ended production in 1974. Capable of a top speed of 186 m.p.h. and able to reach 60 m.p.h. in 4.2 seconds, it will cost from 58,500 to 79,950, and will go on sale here in May. Now on sale in Jaguar showrooms is the XF Sportbrakeanother delectable model in the famous Jaguar mould, which costs from 31,940- 51,505. William Lyons started it all way back in 1922 with his Swallow Sidecars at his Blackpool factory, but Ill bet he never envisaged the superb range of cars which have evolved today!
Terry Davies President, Welsh Motoring Writers
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We can show you how to print them, or transfer to another phone or computer.
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WHAT'S ON ... in Conwy?

10th Feb The Flowers of War (15) - Rialto Film Club - 7.30 15th Hey Diddle Diddle, the annual jumping over the moon contest in Rhyme Town. A magical show of songs, laughter and audience participation. For children of all ages - 11am & 2pm 22nd Ruby Turner - R&B soul and gospel singing legend and her band - 7.30pm 2nd March - Anais Mitchell & Jefferson Hamer - Folk Singer/Songwriter - 7.30pm 13th OTHELLO - Black Box Theatre Company - 7.30pm
Box Office: 01492 577888 www.theatrecolwyn.co.uk
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FEBRUARY & MARCH

March
1st 1st 1st 2nd/3rd Friday Night Comedy Club 8pm Ysgol John Bright Presents "Oliver" - 7pm Kenton Cool - EVEREST - 7.30pm - THE HALL The Spring Event 2013 - Something for everyone at Venue Cymru - events throughout the day 6th Music, Lyrics & Dance of Kate Bush - 7.30 7th The Circus of Horrors: The Curse of the Devil Doll which stormed into the finalsof Britains Got Talent 7.30pm 8th Al Murray - The Only Way is Epic Tour - 7.30pm 9th Rhydian Roberts in Concer -7.30pm 12th Lulu - Berg - New Production - 7.00pm 13/16th Madam Butterfly - Puccini - 7.15pm 14th The Cunning Little Vixen - Janacek - 7.15pm 17th BBC National Orchestra of Wales 3.00pm
Venue Cymru - Box Office: 01492 872000

February
1st 3rd 7th Friday Night Comedy Club 8pm European Union Chamber Orchestra, 7.30pm Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag Go to Hollywood. A salute to the Golden Years of MGM Musicals. UKs favourite dancing duo - 7.30pm 8th Snooker Exhibition 7 Auction Charity Night 7pm 8th Ensemble Cymru presents Octaphonics - 7.30pm THE HALL 10th Boogie Nights - Massive all Star cast - 7.30pm 12th & 13th Take Part - with brand new workshops for 2013 sing, dance, act, create, pay perform and take pART!! 11am - 4.30 15th LDN Wrestling - 7.30 - full of sparkly costumes and audience participation. THE HALL 16th Grand Valentine Ball & Dinner Dance 7.30pm THE HALL 18th The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Eclipsed by the Moon Tour 2013 - 7.30pm 22nd Phil Cool - A Comedy Legend - 7.30pm - THE HALL 23rd Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance - Show stopping numbers from Musical Theatre to the charts - 7.30pm
General Events
1/8/15 /22 Feb Country Market Rhos on Sea 10-12pm - 01492 533627 1st Feb Colwyn Bay - Rugby - U20 - Eirias Stadium Wales v Ireland - 7.10pm kick off 2/3 Feb Cariad Ink - National Tattoo Artists - Esplanade Hotel, Prom, Llandudno, 01492 860300 16th Feb Antique & Collectors Fair, Town Hall, Llandudno. 9.15am - 3.30pm 1/8/15/22 Mar Country Market Rhos on Sea 10-12pm - 01492 533627 15th Mar Rugby - Wales v England - u20s - Eirial Stadium - 7.35pm kick off. 16t hAntique & Collectors Fair, Town Hall, Llandudno. 9.15am - 3.30pm 26th Conwy Seed Fair - 9-am - 4 pmConwy 29th-7th April Spring Exhibition 2013 Denbighsshire Art Society -11-5pm - 01745 336637 30th/1st April Craft Fair, Llandudno Town Hall, 10am - 4.30pm 64
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Bodnant Gardens: Come and help us plant 5000 lovely snowdrops. Free event (normal admission charges apply - 01492 650460 5th Feb Bodnant Gardens -Walk with a Gardener - Find out more about the wonderful plants. 11.a.m - All tickets 2. 12th Feb Bodnant Gardens: - Bring your dog with you today. Free event, normal admission charges apply. A special opportunity today for you and your dog to enjoy a walk together around the Garden.
St David's Hospice events

14th Feb Circus Star Show at Llandudno Town Hall 4.45pm Proceeds St. David's Hospice 1st Mar St David's Day Business Lunch at the Imperial Hotel, Llandudno 12.45 for 1.15 Tickets 25 from Imperial - Tel 0500700788 - St David's Hospice 1st St David's Day Bag Packing as ASDA, Volunteer Bag Packers urgently needed. Please call fundraising Dept; if you wish to vokunteer: 01492 873665 17th Bunny Fun Run on Prom - Starts 10.30 on Llandudno Prom - Run or walk the 4Km/2.5 miles. Start at paddling pool to Cenotaph & return. Bunny Dress Code! Bunny ears given to you on the day. Enrry 10 Adults & 5 children and Sponsorship. Proceeds to Hospice.
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Colwyn Bay Street Market - Every Tuesday & Saturday 8am - 6pm. For
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