+ All Categories
Home > Documents > Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Date post: 30-Mar-2016
Category:
Upload: yes-mag-north-wales-magazine-north-wales-business-directory
View: 216 times
Download: 0 times
Share this document with a friend
Description:
Yes Mag North Wales Magazine and North Wales Business Directory
68
Yes2Net Networking Club (see p46) THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORY OF LOCAL BUSINESSES Delivered FREE to Homes & Businesses in Conwy | Llandudno | Deganwy | Mochdre | Colwyn Bay | Rhos on Sea Add your business Free to our Business Directory online at www.yesmag.co.uk Sell Your House with Yes4property March/April 2012 FREE Your Everyday Services see page 5 Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 1 09/02/2012 23:58
Transcript
Page 1: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Yes2Net Networking Club

(see p46)

THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORY OF LOCAL BUSINESSESDelivered FREE to Homes & Businesses in

Conwy | Llandudno | Deganwy | Mochdre | Colwyn Bay | Rhos on Sea

Add your business Free to our Business Directory online at

www.yesmag.co.uk

0% Commissionon the sale of your house

No Agents Fees

Sell Your House with Yes4property

March/April 2012

FREE

Your Everyday Services

see page 5

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 1 09/02/2012 23:58

Page 2: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 2340662

Linney Cooper is proud to offer you the chance to viewBeautiful 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

North Wales’ First Individually Decorated Carpet and Rug Showroom

No 1 Mostyn Avenue, Craig-y-Don, Llandudno, LL30 1YS

Tel: 01492 877000 Fax: 01492 877065 Email: [email protected]

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 2 09/02/2012 23:58

Page 3: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 3

Linney Cooper is proud to offer you the chance to viewBeautiful 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

All Aspects of Building Work Carried Out

Display soon to be at

Tal Goed NurseriesEmail: [email protected]

Tel : (01492) 545514Fax : (01492) 545816

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 3 09/02/2012 23:58

Page 4: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 2340664

Dia

nne

Har

ris -

Edito

r

Directors: Dianne Harris EDITOR

Marilyn Clark IT & DESIGNRichard Clark SALES

.... Thinking of

Selling or Renting?Want to Avoid estate agents fees ?

For 0% Commission Advertise your Property on our website. Introductory Offer £52. Don’t miss out, for details log in to www.yes4property.com

and save yourself thousands of £’s ......!!!

Hi Everone

Another milestone, YESMAG has now passed its second year and still going strong, we are now the longest established FREE Business and lifestyle

magazine of our kind in North Wales, also offering a Business Directory online, which at this very moment has 2616 buinsess entries and growning daily.the success of which is down to our Advertisers for their continued support and our readers, who have helped our local businesses to keep going, in these hard times. We also host a local business club called Yes2Net and have just launched Yes4property.com for people to sell their properties commission free SAVING themselves thousands of pounds (see p52 for details)

Please plan your Mothers Day treats early. We must remember one of the most important days of the year, Mothers Day on the 18th March, without our mum

where would we be? We have lots of advertisers offering food and gift ideas to celebrate this day, at great prices, please give them a try and make it a day to remember.

Proudly wear your daffodil. St David’s day is on the 1st March, please take a look at our Events Diary P65 and find out what celebrations are taking place to

mark this day or if you are planning one yourself that you would like others to be a part of, then please contact us and we will add it to this page, free of charge.

Yes2Net meets every third Wednesday in the Rhos Ffynnach, it is a great place to make new contacts and new friends. IF you dont NETWORK you wont get

WORK. check out .. www.yes2net.com

I have made a decision to run in the London Marathon this year, Sunday 22nd April, I have completed this race three times in my lifetime, you would think that I’d have learnt my lesson the first time and not run it again, but no I haven’t, so here I am again torturing myself with the training, the race itself is not the problem. The one good thing that is driving me is that I am doing it for charity, MACS Blind and Partially Blind Children, I think if we can then we should all try to do our bit for charity whenever possible, these organisations help a lot of unfortunate people, but to continue to do this, they need our help. In every edition of Yesmag we give a free page to charity, this edition it is Soldiers off the Street, if you think you can offer anything to help, please contact them.Dianne

Featuring ...Front Cover:

5 Yes4Property

8 Kids Page

12 Gardening

18 Recipe

22 Charity

28 Puzzle Page

31 Working from Home

32 Travel - Madera

36 Tech Spec

42 A Proverbial Life

46 Yes2Net

49 Sudoku

56 Motoring

57 The Handy Household

60 St David’s Day

63 Puzzle Answers

64 Useful Local Numbers

65 Events Diary - What’s On

66 Contents

EASTER greetings to all our readers

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 4 09/02/2012 23:58

Page 5: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 5

01492 541627

Sell your House with Yes4property.comIIntroductory Offer £52 to advertise your house on our website

0% Commission No Estate Agent FeesNo Estate Agents listings on our sitei.e. On a property of £250,000 save approximately £4000.00 in agents feesSee our website for more details

77% of people start searching online

Buying or Selling a Home can be a daunting prospect. It can be very tempting to just turn over the reins and enlist the help of an estate agent. WHY?Why hand over your hard-earned cash to a third party when you can do the job yourself?

To find out more go to ... www.yes4property.com

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 5 09/02/2012 23:58

Page 6: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 2340666

Supplier of Quality Kitchens - Bedrooms - Bathrooms & Studies

Penrhyn Bay Kitchens Ltd

8 Llandudno RoadPenrhyn BayLL30 3HA

Tel 01492 548300www.northwaleskitchens.co.uk

BUNKERS BISTRO

2 course lunch for only £8.50Wednesday to Saturday 12.00 till 5.00

FULL A LA CARTE EVENING MENUSunday Lunch served 12 noon to 5.00pm

2-Course £9.50 or 4-Course £12.00

Booking AdvisableENJOY 10% DISCOUNT ON TOTAL BILL

WITH THIS ADVERTCome pay us a visit and enjoy home cooked food with

fantastic views over Puffin Island & Anglesey

01492 622565Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, LL34 6SP

Half mile from Penmaenmawr Golf Club

121-127 Conway Road, Colwyn Bay 01492 530269Jct.19 A55 Expressway Conway Rd, Llandudno Jct (Old Mercedes Garage)

0% Finance 6, 12, 24 monthsBrands Specialised

Marin, Raleigh, Giant, Repairs01492 573661

www.westendcycles.com

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 6 09/02/2012 23:58

Page 7: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 7

07919 676186

Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pmAppointment Advisable

Mediaeval/Themed/ContemporaryWedding Design

Prom DressesEvening DressesCruise WearMother of the Bride/GroomCarnival Queen DressesJewelleryScarves/Bags

New HireDepartment

28 Queens Road, Craig y Don, LL30 1AZwww.devadesigners.co.uk

Now taking orders for 2012 prom dresses

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 7 09/02/2012 20:37

Page 8: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 2340668

Unit 1, Rhos Industrial Estate, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4YX

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 8 09/02/2012 20:37

Page 9: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 9

S.W.M.SMechanical

Engines & Manual Transmissions

Unit 1, Rhos Industrial Estate, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4YX

01492 548074 07988 963693

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Engine Diagnostics

Manual Transmission Repair

Custom Exhaust Fabrication

All M.O.T Work Carried Out

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 9 09/02/2012 20:37

Page 10: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406610

The Lingerie Shop

Rhos on Sea♦ Lingerie♦ Nightwear♦ Swimwear

ProfessionalBra Fittingsizes A to JJ

6B Penrhyn AvenueRhos on SeaLL28 4RD01492 541616

Post Surgery & Nursing Bras

You do the business.We’ll do the books

Accounts, tax returns, inland revenue queries - leave it all to us.

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

01492 868628

The Small Business ChampionsTaxAssist is a national network of small business accountants

Small Groundworks

GLENN DODWELLMob - 07779 150982Evening - 01492 592607

WAYNE FOSTERMob - 07732 356818Evening - 01492 573981

• Block Paving - Drives, Paths & Patios

• Hard Landscaping Inc Slabbing & Walling

• Footings & Drainage

• Fencing & Turfing

All work consideredFree estimates

email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 10 09/02/2012 20:37

Page 11: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 11

PenrhynsideHeating Services

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

Company No. C8873

DOMESTIC ● INDUSTRIALCOMMERCIAL HEATING ENGINEERS

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

T: 01492 545054 / M: 07831 169638Email: [email protected]

Oil Registered

07871 328892email: [email protected]

Michael Thornton Valeting offers a reliable and trustworthy service that always

delivers the highest standards of finish at a reasonable price

With over 10 years experience dealing with a wide range of clients vehicles - Michael Thornton Valeting can guarantee that we

will always have a top quality cleaning solution for any vehicle a client might drive.

www.msvaleting.co.uk

Michael ThorntonProfessional Valeting

carlo'sITALIAN RESTAURANT

Craig-y-donWe are passionate about great food andwine, served in a vibrant, warm and friendly atmosphere, by people who care and who have a passion for true service.

Our wine list is unique and comprehensive andspans across most regions of Italy,along with a little company from our friends in the New World. If you need a little help in choosing,let us assist you, without you having tyo break the bank.

2 Pleasant Street, Craig-y-don, Llandudno LL30 1LJ01492 875722

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 11 09/02/2012 20:37

Page 12: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406612

Growing your own peppers is not much more involved than growing tomatoes, so why not give it a try? Pepper plants can be unbelievably pretty too, with fruits in a range of shapes and colour, generally on compact plants and preceded by small and very pretty white flowers. This is a plant with great ornamental as well as edible potential.

Both chilli and sweet - or bell - peppers can be grown in a greenhouse border, in a sunny spot in the garden in warmer parts of the country, or on a sunny, sheltered spot on the patio. The heavier, earlier crop will come if you grow the plants in a greenhouse or conservatory, but it is well worth growing them outside too.

Sweet peppers, especially the red ones, are very high in vitamin A and both red and green peppers are also very high in vitamin C. Chilli peppers also have a good supply of vitamins C and A and in addition, contain both beta-carotene and something called capsaicin which is believed to have a useful effect on blood cholesterol levels.

The seeds are readily obtainable from many catalogues or garden centres but make sure you take into account the level of heat that each type delivers. Most seed packets and catalogues do make it very clear.

Sow the seeds between now and early April. I use a multi-purpose or a seed compost, but for good germination you will need to provide a bit of extra warmth, ideally from a heated propagator positioned in a spot where it receives plenty of natural light. If you don’t have the time or facilities to raise your own from seed, you can always buy a few plants in a garden centre or send off for them. We offer two tasty varieties as part of my ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ system (see www.pippagreenwood.com for details).

Keep the plants a tiny bit drier than you by Pippa Greenwood

Growing Peppers

would a tomato plant and feed regularly with a high-potash liquid feed (most readily available as a ‘tomato food’). This helps to keep the plants growing strongly and the potash will encourage plenty of flowers and so fruits to form.

If you are going for plants in pots, choose a planter that has good drainage and is 30cm (12in) or more in diameter, adding broken pots for extra drainage. Once there is no danger of late frosts you can put them outside in a sheltered, sunny spot.

If you’re after the hottest possible heat from your chilli peppers, then you’ll find this comes from fruits that are totally ripe and from peppers that are grown in warmer conditions.

If you are growing sweet peppers in patio pots then you are likely to find that there are still some unripened fruits on the plants when temperatures start to fall at the end of summer and well into autumn. To increase the chances of these ripening and increasing to full size, move the pots to a warmer spot or, if possible, to a porch, conservatory or greenhouse where they’ll get extra warmth and also plenty of natural light.

If you want chillies that look particularly good on the patio there are plenty to choose from. ‘Black Pearl’ is a hot chilli pepper with a distinct blackish tinge to the mature leaves and fruits that are black early on and mature darkest red. For classic chillis with bright red, finger shaped fruits try ‘Thai Dragon’.

Visit www.pippagreenwood.com to make veg growing easy. You’ll receive garden ready veg plants PLUS every week Pippa emails you hints, tips and advice about your chosen veg. From just £39 for up to 66 garden-ready plants, 6 packets of seed and the weekly emails.

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 12 09/02/2012 20:37

Page 13: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 13

£25 MOT when purchased with a full service

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 13 09/02/2012 20:37

Page 14: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406614

Superb food, a choice of quality Real ales, Lagers and a selection of winesOur cosy restaurant serves delicious home style cooking, a traditional Sunday roast and a wide range of desserts

Driveway can be viewed at Penrhyn Bay

PAUL EVANS

tel: 01492 549768 mob: 07834 352436

Building Contractor

Wetrooms Kitchens

Driveways

Conservatories & Extensions

Loft Extensions

Bathrooms & Tiling

Electrics

Plumbing

Competitive Prices

All building work project managed from Start to FinishSupply & fit or fit only

Shop Open on Request, for viewing easy access

bathrooms

Small jobs around your house can be done on an

hourly basis

Mobility Bathroom Specialists ★ Experienced mobility bathroom fitters ★ Free planning & designing service for all bathrooms and shower rooms Ring for no obligation quote

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 14 09/02/2012 20:38

Page 15: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 15

Superb food, a choice of quality Real ales, Lagers and a selection of winesOur cosy restaurant serves delicious home style cooking, a traditional Sunday roast and a wide range of desserts

PENRHYN OLD HALL

TUDOR BAR & RESTAURANTPenrhyn Old HallPenrhyn Old RoadPenrhyn BayLlandudno LL30 3EE

01492 549888

YOGA CLASSESwith Padma O'Gara

01492 544583 / 07879 [email protected]

ANDY'S DELIVERY SERVICEFamily owned and very reliable

01492 536532 / 07767 824831Distance no object - No job too small

CLA

SSIF

IED

S GRP FLAT ROOFING P.V.C.U. Facias - Soffits

Call Roger on

01492 680572 / 07990 960830

IAN HUGHESROOFING CONTRACTOR

SLATING & TILING

01492 870366Mobile: 07885 534566

Fax 01492 871734

Fully Qualified Over35 Years Experience

Minor Repairs to Complete Re-RoofsEstablished 1988

Advertise here for just £45 per edition

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 15 09/02/2012 20:38

Page 16: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406616

thecarsalescompany.com

At thecarsalescompany.com, profit is not the priority. Firstly we ensure our stock is of the highest quality, generally one owner, low mileage, late registration vehicles from a trusted source. Our fleet

is handled by professional experienced staff, offering exemplary pre and post sale service.

Although our vehicles come with a comprehensive warranty, many are still under manufacturers guarantee. In the event extended warranty is

required, we are pleased to be associated with RAC warranties.

When you are considering changing your present vehicle, please call us first.

We have a large range to suit all budgets and our stock changes daily.As we are a nationwide retailer, we check our pricing every day to ensure

we are extremely competitive.

We offer generous part exchange prices and excellent finance packages.For the cost of a call you have nothing to lose, try thecarsalescompany.com for your next car!

01745 360119

Fresh Fields, Orchard Grove, Towyn Road, Towyn, Aberegele LL22 9HEwww.carsalescompany.com

[email protected]

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 16 09/02/2012 20:38

Page 17: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 17

RHOS-ON-SEACARPETS & BEDS

ROLL STOCK CARPETS AT UNBELIEVABLE

KNOCK DOWN PRICES BRINTONS

HOTEL QUALITY

OTHER AMAZING OFFERS

100% WOOL HERRINGBONE BERBER WAS £24.99 NOW £9.99sqm 100% WOOL TRELLIS BERBER WAS £29.99 NOW £15.99sqm 50oz WOOL TWIST WAS £29.99 NOW £15.99sqm 40oz WOOL TWIST WAS £21.99 NOW £13.99sqm 36oz WOOL TWIST WAS £19.99 NOW £9.99sqm

60oz STAINFREE WILTON WAS £34.99 NOW £13.99sqm 40oz STAINFREE WILTON WAS £24.99 NOW £9.99sqm

72oz STAINFREE SAXONY WAS £19.99 NOW £12.99sqm 50oz STAINFREE SAXONY Choice of 6 Colours Now Only £9.99sqm 4 GROOVE LAMINATE FLOORINGChoice of 6 Colours Now Only £9.99sqm-NON SLIP VINYL FLOORING From £7.99sqm All offers available while stocks last

10% OFFBEDS & CARPETS

WITH THISVOUCHER

1 CHURCH ROAD, RHOS-ON-SEA, LL28 4DJ

01492 549492

We will move your furniture, uplift and dispose of your old carpets

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 17 09/02/2012 20:38

Page 18: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406618

To save time buy a small jar of ready prepared ginger puree rather than buying fresh root ginger – once opened it will keep in the fridge for a few weeks and is great for adding an Oriental flavour to rice and stir fries.

4 x salmon fillets, skinned

6 tbsp teriyaki sauce

1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

250g packet medium egg noodles

2 tsp sesame seed oil

1 tsp grated root ginger

6 salad onions, trimmed and thinly slices

40g radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced

2 tbsp sesame seeds

30ml honey, warmed

Serves 4

This is a great way to jazz up salmon – with a

Japanese teriyaki sauce glaze served with sesame

flavoured noodles. Soak the wooden skewers

in water for 30 minutes before threading on the

strips of salmon to prevent them from burning

under the hot grill.

Glazed Salmon Skewers with Sesame Noodles

Slice each salmon fillet widthways into 2 strips and place the strips in a shallow dish. Mix together the teriyaki sauce and garlic and pour over the salmon. Cover and leave to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium. Thread the strips of salmon onto 8 wooden skewers. Grill the salmon skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side until just cooked through.

Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain well. Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large non-stick frying pan and add the ginger, spring onions, radishes and sesame seeds. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes then Add the noodles and toss well to mix.

Just before serving, brush the salmon skewers with the warmed honey and grill for a further minutes. Divide the sesame noodles between four serving bowls and top with the salmon skewers.

TIP

Ready in40 minutes plus 30 minutes marinating

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 18 09/02/2012 20:38

Page 19: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 19

NPH Contractors

Civil Engineering ■ Demolition■ 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 4RFwww.newellplanthire.co.uk

CARROGPLUMBING SERVICES

BATH AND SHOWER ROOM RE-FITS,EN-SUITES, FLOOR & WALL TILING,

UPVc INTERIOR CLADDINGGENERAL PLUMBING,

STATIC CARAVAN INSTALLATIONS

CALL 01492 596741 / 07970 465688 24 HR CALLOUT

MR. P. EVANS, 7 PANT TEG, DEGANWY, CONWY LL31 [email protected]

RELIABLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 19 09/02/2012 20:38

Page 20: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406620

Professional Pet GroomingMicrochipping & Other Pet Services

• Collection and delivery service• Fully insured• Full nose to tail• Or just a nail trim

Tel: 01492 540478Mob: 07930 483734

nicola@4pretty paws.co.uk

2 George Street, Llandudno(Behind Nat West Bank)

*max 2 with voucher

01492 876601

The Cocoa House

£5 offany bill over

£20with this ad

Mon - Sat 10.30am - 4pmSun - 11.30am - 4pm

Open Later on Request

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 20 09/02/2012 20:39

Page 21: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 21

Unit 1, Glan y Wern Road, Mochdre, Conwy. LL28 5BW

HOME FLOORING

For quality Balterio, Quick Step and Laura Ashley Laminates. Atkinson & Kirby Engineered and solid woods,

• Carpets and Vinyls at reasonable prices. • Allflooringaccessories• Visit our large showroom• We offer Free design and measure service in the comfort of your home.• Professionalfittingserviceavailable.• Trade welcome

01492 544070Please contact Leigh or Jane on:

10% offwith thisAdvert

CONWY ANTIQUES& Second Hand Furniture

Please contact Dai McCann on:

Unit 1, Glan y Wern Road, Mochdre, Conwy. LL28 5BW

01492 547711

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 21 09/02/2012 20:39

Page 22: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406622

SOLDIERS OFF THE STREETEx Service personnel should never end up living on the streets of Britain.

If you agree with us please help!

Help for Homeless Ex Service PersonnelText SOTS13 £2 / £5 / £10 to 70070 to donate now

eg SOTS13 £5

Soldiers Off The StreetRegistered Charity no. 1137594

If for any reason you do not like buying on line then please send cheques or postal orders made payable to Soldiers off the street and send to:

Soldiers Off the Street21A Chester Street

WrexhamLL13 8BG

If you would like to make a donation!

There is no one within Soldiers off the street (S.O.T.S) receiving any wage whatsoever. 100% of all donations goes into the running of S.O.T.S

Thank you from all those that cannot thank you themselves!

Public Relations OfficerPaul Ingram, Ex Forces Support WorkerTel: 07825 731036email: [email protected]

www.soldiersoffthestreet.com

We are a Registered Charity with a dedicated group of people determined to help the forgotten ex service personnel whose lives have been affected by homelessness.We all think they deserve better after going through the traumatic experience of war in far off lands, what they have been through for the country they love, to be forgotten and homelessness is a national disgrace. That we intend to put right for as many as we can!

The charity’s objects (the Objects) are the relief of charitable need of homeless ex-service personnel, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of clothing, food and rehabilitation, including advice on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, alcoholism, drug abuse, housing and employment.

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 22 09/02/2012 20:39

Page 23: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 23

01492 544724Mountain View, Old Conwy Road, Mochdre, LL28 5AT

MOUNTAIN VIEW Pub & RestauRant

Andy and his team would like to welcome you to the Mountain View Pub and Restaurant

♦ Warm friendly atmosphere♦ Families welcome♦ Food served all day every day up to 9.00pm (6.00pm on a Sunday) with regular special offers♦ Good selection of real ales♦ Pool and darts area♦ Functions catered for♦ Large car park

Opening times: 12.00pm - 11.00pm all week

2 Meals

£8for

All DayMonday - Friday

Andy’s speciAls

✷ 7pm on Sunday Specials offers✷ Steaks Half Price Monday✷ Curry & Pint £5.25 Wednesday✷ Thursday buy 2 Main Meals get bottle of wine free✷ Sunday Roast from £6.25

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 23 09/02/2012 20:39

Page 24: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406624

Mon ClosedTues - Thurs 08.30am - 6 pm

Fri 08.30am - 7pmSat 8.00am - 5.30 pm

20 Queens RoadCraig-y-DonLlandudno LL30 1AZ

Tel: 01492 868660

EMPERORCANTONESE, SZECHAUN, CHINESE RESTAURANT

Fully LicensedParty Bookings Welcome

£10 buffet,Kids under 10 just £5

Help yourself to 80+ choicesof Tasty FoodTues-Sunday

5.30 - 10.30pmAlso Bank Holiday Monday

1st Floor102 Mostyn StLlandudno, LL30 2SW01492 877912

All major credit cards accepted

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 24 09/02/2012 20:39

Page 25: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 25

Developments in: Llandudno Junction | Llanrhos | Rhyl | Prestatyn

Sales enquiries: 0845 308 3535www.anwyl.co.uk

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 25 09/02/2012 20:40

Page 26: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406626

New Exciting Tasty DishesOur cuisine is East Indian & Bangladeshi - a mouth-watering array of carefully spiced meat,

fish, and vegetables.

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

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

Jhalfrezi and Balti dishes. Pasanda, Tikka, Masala and Jhalfrezi.Fish features extensively on the menu. Feast on a King Prawn Kokal. Sample our salmon

Paturi, Prawn Jhalfrezi or the Bangladeshi Pangasfillets.

Opening Hours12.00 noon - 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 11.30pm

Friday: 5.30pm - 11.30pmSunday: 12.00 noon - 11.30pm

1 North ParadeLlandudno, LL30 2LP

01492 875928/878445www.thebengaldynasty.com

Bengal DynastyTANDOORI RESTAURANT

PartiesCelebrating a birthday, anniversary,

or other special occasion?

Make a party booking at the Bengal Dynasty.

We’ll take care of every detail.

Your guests will celebrate with a first-class meal, excellent service and a

welcoming atmosphere.

The ServiceThe Bengal Dynasty’s reputation for first-class presentation and efficient,

personal service is unrivalled.

Sunday BuffetAdults £8.95

Children £4.95Between 12 - 8pm

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 26 09/02/2012 20:40

Page 27: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 27

TURNEROUND REUSE

We are OpenMon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10-5pm

Wed,Sat 10-4pmClosed Sundays

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 Now Open

LOW COSTGIFTS & COLLECTABLES, etc

on sale at ourIvy Street Shop, Colwyn Bay

LL29 8GA

LOW COSTELECTRICAL & FURNITURE, etc

on sale at our warehouse8 Rear Bay View Road,Colwyn Bay , LL29 8DW

Confidential Removals and Clearances

New and Pre-loved Goods Specialists

please call 01492 531070

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 27 09/02/2012 20:40

Page 28: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406628

Across     1   Demand  (6)     4   Swollen  (5)     9   Tract  of  level  high  ground  (7)     10   Examinations  (5)     11   Restored  to  health  (5)     12   Exact  (7)     13   Arguing  (11)     18   Sudden  bursts  of  light  (7)     20   Contest  (5)     22   Strongly  flavoured  edible  

bulb  (5)     23   Interconnected  system  (7)     24   Traffic  light  (5)     25   Changes  to  fit  purpose  (6)  Down     1   Collision  (6)     2   Step  (5)     3   Slim  (7)     5   Loosen  (5)     6   Popular  style  (7)  

QUICK  CROSSWORD  

  7   Keeping  down  (11)     8   Pale  or  colourless  (5)     14   Ingredient  of  nuclear  

power  (7)     15   Restricted  (7)  

  16   Happening,  underway  (5)  

  17   Trembles  (6)     19   Thus  (5)     21   Unit  of  soldiers  (5)  

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8

9 10

11 12

13 14 15

16 17

18 19 20 21

22 23

24 25

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 28 09/02/2012 20:40

Page 29: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 29

Penrhyn House at `HomeCook Shop & All You Need Under One Roof

01492 547011No 3 Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea

♦ Lifestyle♦ Kitchen Ware & Gadgets♦ Greeting Cards♦ Collectables♦ Modern Pictures & Originals♦ Picture Framing♦ Dining Furniture♦Place Settings

♦ Childrens Educational Learning Games♦Jewellery♦ Stationery Under New Ownership

Service Always with a Smile

Up to

50% offon selected

ranges(offer ends 31st Mar)

Conwy Decorating Services

● All Painting & Decorating● Domestic & Commercial● Interior & Exterior● The Complete Professional Service● Est 20 Years● Fully Insured● Free Estimates & Advice

01492 54083207748 122977

Visit Me On:www.decoratorconwy.co.uk

ALL ASPECTS OF DECORATING

B. CRAVENChartered Physiotherapist

General & Sports Physiotherapy(Home visits available)

Oxford House ClinicOxford Road

Llandudno LL30 1DH

Email: [email protected]

01492 877888 / 878605Mob: 07857 675422

Associate to Mr Tony Jones

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 29 09/02/2012 20:40

Page 30: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406630

A quality job from start to finish…

Tel: 01492 879953 Fax: 01492 879286 Email: [email protected]

www.premiumgroup.co.uk

· Pubs&Restaurants

· Hotels&GuestHouses

· Agricultural&Farming

· MotorTrade&Fleets

· Residential&NursingHomes

· PropertyOwners

Wespecialise in looking after local business,provide apersonal service and competitivepremiums for lots of business types including:

RollinsonSmithINSURANCE BROKERS

Give us a call today on

01492510110or email [email protected] Eirias,AbergeleRoad,ColwynBay,Conwy,LL298BY

Registered in EnglandNo 1157096Authorised and regulated by the Financial ServicesAuthority

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 30 09/02/2012 20:40

Page 31: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 31

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 31 09/02/2012 20:40

Page 32: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406632

by Solange Hando

TR

AV

EL

Pretty as a postcard, Funchal, the capital, is a neat maze of tree-lined avenues with mosaic pavements, shaded squares and outdoor restaurants sweeping around a glistening bay. On these south-facing slopes, life is relaxed and there’s time to wander around the farmers’ market, the steep lanes draped in wisteria, the marina, or look out for the Beatles Boat turned into a restaurant, the statue of Zarco, the explorer who first set foot on the island, or that of Christopher Columbus who married a local girl. Some 2000 feet above the sea, the leafy suburb of Monte offers superb views, fragrant gardens and an iconic church where on August 15th, penitents go up the steps on their knees. Visitors prefer the cable-car but the fun way down is the toboggan, Madeiran-style, careering down the slope in a giant wicker basket, swung right and left by two handsome guys in white gear and straw hats.

Just 36 miles by 14 miles in the Atlantic, closer to Africa than to Portugal, the motherland, this little gem of an island is surprisingly varied. All along the coast, rocks and cliffs tower dramatically above small pebble beaches pounded by the ocean. Experienced surfers head north to ride the

waves but Funchal has gentle options, from coastal and dolphin-watching trips to a romantic twilight cruise on Santa Maria de Colombo, a stylish replica of Christopher Columbus’ boat. Others sail around the Desert Isles, home to wild goats, seals and thousands of sea birds while the ferry sets off for the more distant sister island of Porto Santo and its five miles of golden sands.

Back on the main island, small towns and villages are scattered along the shore, Camara de Lobos with its fishermen’s chapel and wooden boats, Calheta and its sugar plant making ‘firewater’, Porto Moniz with its bathing pools hollowed out of an old lava flow or Machico where Zarco is said to have landed. Not so far away, Torch Mountain recalls the great bonfires of the past, warning of approaching pirates, while the world’s second highest sea cliff, Cabo Girao, rises to a staggering 1900 feet and the

windswept eastern peninsula stretches into the ocean, shared by the occasional lizard and a handful of seasoned walkers.

Walking on Madeira is exhilarating and pleasant year round. Popular footpaths follow the levadas, the ancient irrigation channels still used to bring water from the humid but sparsely inhabited north to the rich farmlands of the south, with a network of over 800 miles. There are leisurely trails through the ancient laurel forest of the National Park covering two thirds of the island, past gurgling streams and waterfalls, picnic spots and panoramic ‘balconies’ suspended between heaven and earth. But most challenging of all is the mountainous interior and the fabulous but head-spinning hike from Pico de Areiro to Pico Ruivo, the highest peak towering above a dramatic moonscape at over 6000 feet.

Madeira

Madeira means ‘wood’, a name given to the island by the first Portuguese settlers in the 15th century, though they promptly burnt as much of the forest as they could to create arable land. Today the trees are back, 900,000 of them planted in the past decades, and as you approach this rugged but fertile island, dizzying slopes greet you with lush terraces where mango and banana groves compete with vineyards, passion fruit and papaya trees.

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 32 09/02/2012 20:40

Page 33: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 33

Experienced reliable local companyavailable for general building work,

groundwork, driveways & landscaping

01492 514846 / 07500113993 / 07831615663email: [email protected]

Triact Yard, Clobryn Road, Llysfaen, Conwy LL29 8FA

The Queens HeadGlanwydden Conwy LL31 9JP

The Queens Head is a most remarkable country pub in terms of good food, wine,

beer, welcome and character.

The bar, with its relaxed atmosphere and roaring log fire, is a lovely pre-dinner drink venue, The original styling of The Queens Head provides the perfect ambience for lunch or dinner.

www.queensheadglanwydden.co.uk01492 546570

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 33 09/02/2012 20:40

Page 34: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406634

The ToadMarch to endApril 2012

Winter Specials£5 Lunch Menu

1 or 2 Course Dinner MenuSee Website for Detailswww.thetoad-pub.co.uk

Milk Chocolate Cheesecake with Mixed Berry Compote (Serves 8 People)

Ingredients400g digestive biscuits100g unsalted butter250 ml double cream200g creamed cheese (Philadelphia)400g milk chocolate (high cocoa content)

RecipeCrush the digestive biscuits (place in a plastic bag or freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin)Melt the butter in a pan and add the crushed biscuits, until all butter is mixed into the biscuits.Tip the biscuit mix into a 12 cm diameter cake tin (with a removable bottom) flatten the mixture until you have an even spread and then place in a fridge to harden (between 30-45 mins)Melt the chocolate in a mixing bowl and leave to one side.Mix the cream cheese (in a separate bowl) to a smooth consistency.Whip the cream until soft peaks start to form and leave to the side.Stir the cream cheese and melted chocolate together, and gently fold the whipped cream through the chocolate mixture.Take the biscuit base out and pour in the chocolate mixture, again gently flattening the mixture until you have an even finish, put back in the fridge and leave to set for 2 hours.

Mixed Berry Compote

1 small pack of strawberries1 small pack of raspberries1 small pack of redcurrants / blackcurrants100g castor sugar50ml tap water

Take a small saucepan and heat the sugar and water together until boiling.Throw in all the berries & currants and simmer for 10 minutes on a low heat.Take off the heat and leave to cool down.

Take the cheesecake out of the fridge, cut into 8 even slices, take one of the slices, place on plate & drizzle the compote around the cheesecake & enjoy.

If this seems like too much hard work come down to the Toad and let Aaron and the rest of the team do the hard work for you.

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 34 09/02/2012 20:40

Page 35: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 35

01492 532726West Promenade

Colwyn Bay

www.thetoad-pub.co.uk

Aaron started his catering career at the Oak pub in Buckinghamshire as a kitchen assistant before moving to Cyprus with his family were he achieved his NVQ qualifications in a military kitchen with the British army.

Aaron moved to North Wales were he started his first full time job as a commis chef at the prestigious Bodysgallen Hall. Aaron blossomed under the inspiring head chef John Williams and was quickly promoted to pastry chef were he enjoyed a successful Eighteen months before taking the challenge of sous chef (2nd in command) at the popular food led pub the Toad on the Colwyn Bay promenade.

Aaron is now in his Fourth year and with his hard work and determination has helped turn the Toad into one of the area’s leading food led pubs, with his knowledge of exquisite homemade desserts and attention to detail

Aaron Roberts Sous Chef, The Toad

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 35 09/02/2012 20:41

Page 36: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406636

From high-tech haircare to minimalist male grooming kit, technology wants to help you look your best - and in some cases, that means zapping yourself with a laser beam. That’s the idea behind Philips’ Lumea range, which promises easy, long lasting hair removal via Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology. It, and rival devices, are expensive - the RRP of the Lumea SC2001 is £400, although it’s widely available for under £300 - but if you have the right kind of hair (primarily dark haried) it’s apparently very effective.

Beams of light aren’t just for hair removal: they can help with mild to moderate acne too. The no!no! Skin device (about £129) promises to clear 81% of mild acne in 24 hours, and unlike other treatments doesn’t involve chemicals, creams, lotions or potions. From user reviews on the web the majority of people seem delighted: it’s quite pricey but it does seem to work for most customers.

Philips reckons that lasers can even help fight visible signs of ageing: its ReAura technology “stimulates your skin’s natural cell renewal process,

targeting several signs of ageing”. It’s even more expensive than the Lumea - the RRP is £799 - and it’s a new and therefore

relatively untried product, so you might want to hang on before splashing out. If you’d like to try it in the meantime, the ReAura is available exclusively from branches of Space NK.

Fancy cleaning your make-up with sound waves? Clarisonic’s sonic skincare devices look like rather odd brushes, but they use sonic technology to remove make-up more effectively than any beauty wipe and promise to

reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes. Prices start at £155 for the Classic model and £179 for the three-speed Plus, which can be used on your body as well as on

your face, and there are different brush heads for different skin types and applications. The product reviews are impressive: at the time of writing 2,046 out of 2,046 customers would recommend Clarisonic’s products to others.

Technology has made its way to hair straighteners too. Corioliss’s hair irons use titanium rather than the more common ceramics for better heat distribution, infra-red heat warms hair without drying it out, and negative ions promise to reduce static and frizz. The irons are at the higher end of the hair straightening price

range - the C2 model costs around £120 - but beauty editors rave about them.

High-tech grooming isn’t just for women. BaByliss’s description of its EasyCut hair trimmer (around £22) sounds like a vehicle, with a “V2 enhanced power system” and “precision engineered V2 rotary blades”. It’s easy to mock, but the product itself is quite clever: rather than traditional trimmers, the EasyCut is shaped like a hockey puck for easy one-handed operation. The firm also makes the appallingly named i-Stubble, which promises “absolute control and precision” for keeping stubble under control.

Technology has even made it into the bathroom. Oral-B’s SmartSeries range of electric toothbrushes contain more technology than the first moon rockets: there are motors that pulse 40,000 times and oscillate 8,800 times per minute, pressure sensors to ensure you’re not brushing too hard, five modes to cover everything from scraping off lunch to making your teeth whiter, and a separate LCD display that “helps maximise brushing performance” and that also doubles as a

clock. Despite all the technology, the price is less than you might expect: at the time of writing, the SmartSeries 5000 is widely available for £79.99.

TE

CH

SP

EC

Ta

me

yo

ur tre

ss

es

with

ou

r pic

k o

f the

be

st g

roo

min

g g

ad

ge

ts

Mad March Hair?

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 36 09/02/2012 20:41

Page 37: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 37

Kingdom Krafts Fairtrade Centre& Beacon Books

Christian Resource Centre30 Madoc Street Llandudno, LL30 2TL

• Fairtrade food, giftsand cards.• Fairtrade Coffee Bar.

Bibles, books, CDs, DVDs, gifts andcards galore!

• Children & youngpeople welcome.• Second-hand booksection.• Finding that bookyou can’t get any-where is a challengewe can’t pass!

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 9.30 - 5pm

01492 877995www.kingdomkrafts.com

From high-tech haircare to minimalist male grooming kit, technology wants to help you look your best - and in some cases, that means zapping yourself with a laser beam. That’s the idea behind Philips’ Lumea range, which promises easy, long lasting hair removal via Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology. It, and rival devices, are expensive - the RRP of the Lumea SC2001 is £400, although it’s widely available for under £300 - but if you have the right kind of hair (primarily dark haried) it’s apparently very effective.

Beams of light aren’t just for hair removal: they can help with mild to moderate acne too. The no!no! Skin device (about £129) promises to clear 81% of mild acne in 24 hours, and unlike other treatments doesn’t involve chemicals, creams, lotions or potions. From user reviews on the web the majority of people seem delighted: it’s quite pricey but it does seem to work for most customers.

Philips reckons that lasers can even help fight visible signs of ageing: its ReAura technology “stimulates your skin’s natural cell renewal process,

targeting several signs of ageing”. It’s even more expensive than the Lumea - the RRP is £799 - and it’s a new and therefore

relatively untried product, so you might want to hang on before splashing out. If you’d like to try it in the meantime, the ReAura is available exclusively from branches of Space NK.

Fancy cleaning your make-up with sound waves? Clarisonic’s sonic skincare devices look like rather odd brushes, but they use sonic technology to remove make-up more effectively than any beauty wipe and promise to

reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes. Prices start at £155 for the Classic model and £179 for the three-speed Plus, which can be used on your body as well as on

your face, and there are different brush heads for different skin types and applications. The product reviews are impressive: at the time of writing 2,046 out of 2,046 customers would recommend Clarisonic’s products to others.

Technology has made its way to hair straighteners too. Corioliss’s hair irons use titanium rather than the more common ceramics for better heat distribution, infra-red heat warms hair without drying it out, and negative ions promise to reduce static and frizz. The irons are at the higher end of the hair straightening price

range - the C2 model costs around £120 - but beauty editors rave about them.

High-tech grooming isn’t just for women. BaByliss’s description of its EasyCut hair trimmer (around £22) sounds like a vehicle, with a “V2 enhanced power system” and “precision engineered V2 rotary blades”. It’s easy to mock, but the product itself is quite clever: rather than traditional trimmers, the EasyCut is shaped like a hockey puck for easy one-handed operation. The firm also makes the appallingly named i-Stubble, which promises “absolute control and precision” for keeping stubble under control.

Technology has even made it into the bathroom. Oral-B’s SmartSeries range of electric toothbrushes contain more technology than the first moon rockets: there are motors that pulse 40,000 times and oscillate 8,800 times per minute, pressure sensors to ensure you’re not brushing too hard, five modes to cover everything from scraping off lunch to making your teeth whiter, and a separate LCD display that “helps maximise brushing performance” and that also doubles as a

clock. Despite all the technology, the price is less than you might expect: at the time of writing, the SmartSeries 5000 is widely available for £79.99.

TE

CH

SP

EC

Ta

me

yo

ur tre

ss

es

with

ou

r pic

k o

f the

be

st g

roo

min

g g

ad

ge

ts

Mad March Hair?

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 37 09/02/2012 20:41

Page 38: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406638

Ellis Way, Conwy Marina, Conwy, LL32 8GU

01492 583350

New Proprietors From Oct.2011 Jason and Debbie Taylor and their friendly staff welcome old customers and new

to the Mulberry, Restaurant and Bar.

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.

Opening Hours10am - 11.30pm 7 days

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 38 09/02/2012 20:41

Page 39: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 39

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 39 09/02/2012 20:41

Page 40: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406640

www.dreamdoors.co.uk

• Trusted reputation• 50% deposit balance on completion• Worktops, appliances, sinks & taps

Less hassleLess timeLess cost...

* Terms & Conditions apply. Not availablein conjunction with any other offer.

reface itDon’t replace itDo you dream of a new kitchen?

Huge range of doors, worktops & modern handles

We’ll pay

the VAT*

➧KITCHEN BEFORE

View our credentials atCall for a FREE estimate:01248 330031 or 01492 850020

Your Local Broker offering Professional & Personal

advice

www.gottandwynne.co.uk

Gott & Wynne

Tel: Llandudno (01492) 870991

Authorised & Regulated by the Financial Services Authority

Insurance Brokerscurtain shop79a Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RUTel: 01492 535599www.thecurtainshop-cb.co.uk

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

20% off Ready Made Curtainsin Stock with this Advert

the

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 40 09/02/2012 20:41

Page 41: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 41

Steve Streetly Auto Body Repairs

Unit 1 - Rhos Industrial EstateChurch Road, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4YX

07879 821197

Over 30 years experienceCall in for a Quote TodayGet Fit For Winter

Exercise Bikes Cross Trainers Treadmills

9 Castle Street,Conwy Open 7 Days

01492 593390

Decorative Living, Jewellery, Gifts, 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 March with this advertisment.

7 St George’s Place,Llandudno,

Conwy,

LL30 2NR

Tel: 01492 338547

Petticoat Lane

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 41 09/02/2012 20:41

Page 42: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406642

by A. O’Brien

A Proverbial Life...

I’ve developed a rather odd passion for glass. Not just any old glass, but those items we normally toss into the recycling bin without a second glance...glass jars. Actually, it’s not just glass jars that have taken my fancy but also yogurt pots. So far I’m managing to resist the urge to collect the wonderfully perfect plastic pots - but my glass jar fetish is getting out of control.I used to casually put all such items into the recycling bin, where they would eventually be re-incarnated by the local facility. However, I now seem to have decided that I can cut out the middle man and perform an alternative recycling role myself. I have discovered a whole new world of beauty in the simple glass jar. I covet glass jars and will not assign them to a cruel crushing and grinding. Instead I soak off labels, clean with hot soapy water, rinse and leave to dry on the window sill. Once they have passed the ‘sniff test’ (quick sniff to ensure there is no lingering hint of previous contents), they join their fellow jars in one of several boxes stored in the garage. I’ve been collecting now for nearly six months and I’ve got lots of lovely clean jars. Lots and lots and lots. I’m not the original purchaser of all of these jars; many of them have been donated to me by family and friends. All it took was a simple request to ‘save all your jars for me’, and I’ve been inundated. My mother in particular took this request to heart. She is my most enthusiastic glass jar collector, and has dragooned many of her friends into saving their jars for me. At least once a month I get summoned to

‘Mummy Towers’ to pick up the latest batch of jars. There’s always at least 30 waiting for me, stacked in a cardboard box, washed and looking suspiciously like they’ve been polished to a high gleam. I’m always delighted to receive them and she’s always delighted to give them to me. However, the oddest thing is that no-one ever questions why I want so many jars. An initial explanation that I was going to make jam has continued to ensure a never ending supply of lovely jars. The jam making season has long gone. Despite my best intentions I didn’t make any jam. Neither have I made any chutneys, relishes or pickles but I will...next year. If I don’t make jam I will find some other use for them. I may take up glass painting and turn them into psychedelic vases for sale on eBay; or pop nightlights into them and use them in the garden, or fill them with sweets for the tombola at the local W.I. Or I could turn them into pen holders, paint pots or mini incubators for seedlings...the possibilities are endless. Indeed my husband has suggested that they would be a particularly useful place to keep the marbles he thinks I’ve lost. I shall ignore him.

Waste not, want not

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 42 09/02/2012 20:41

Page 43: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 43

Reno-TechThe Independent Renault Specialist

ATA Accredited - Renault factory trained

Proprietor - Steve Talbot CAE AMIMI

MOTs now done on siteFree Re-test

*£35 MOT (*when booked with Service)

on production of this voucher

www.reno-tech.co.uk

Unit 2 Oswald Rd, Llandudno Junction, LL31 9EP

Tel: 01492 584279Fax: 01492 582105

UP TO 50%CHEAPER THANMAIN DEALER

PRICES

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 43 09/02/2012 20:41

Page 44: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406644

Like most of us, you probably prefer not to think about it, but sooner or later you may need a little help with daily living. Which means you’ll

have to move into a care home doesn’t it ?Well no, it doesn’t actually -

Think Colwyn Bay.

We have 3 Abbeyfield Houses in the Colwyn Bay / Rhos on Sea AreaOur houses are designed specially for Independent Living within a sheltered environment, comprising en-suite apartments and rooms to suit all expectations offering:

♦ INDEPENDENCE AND PRIVACYYour accommodation which is always regarded as your home is furnished by you to your own taste. You have your own front door bell answering system and your own phone. You come and go as you please and are free to invite friends and family to visit you.

♦ SECURITY24 hour Careline with staff on duty seven days a week from 9am till 7pm. After which it is wardenpatrolled. The fire alarms are linked to a 24 hour monitoring centre with all fire procedures and systems checked by the fire brigade.

♦ COMPANIONSHIPMeal times provide an opportunity twice a day for company and a chat, and once a month a coffee morning provides a forum for an informal meeting with other residents, staff and volunteers for anyone who wishes to attend.

♦ SUPPORTDelicious home cooked meals are provided. In-house room cleaning, washing and ironing is included. Staff and volunteers are on hand to provide help or advice as requested.

Enquiries to Judy our General ManagerAbbeyfield Colwyn Bay Society Ltd.

01492 533724www. abbeyfieldcolwynbay.co.uk

The Abbeyfield Colwyn Bay Society is a charity registered with the charity commission. There are approximately 800 houses in the UK of which there are about 30 in Wales.

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 44 09/02/2012 20:41

Page 45: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 45

MermaidsSeafoods

Retail & Wholesale

The Plaice to go for the Finest Fish & Seafood

We Specialise in local Fish & Shellfish when available

Units 12/13 Builder StreetLlandudno LL30 1DR01492 878014 / 874474

RHOS FYNACHTAVERN & RESTAURANT

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

01492 548185We look forward to welcoming you

RHOS PROMENADE, RHOS ON SEA

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 45 09/02/2012 20:42

Page 46: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406646

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 46 09/02/2012 20:42

Page 47: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 47

Instant Cash forGOLD and SILVER

We can beat any price in townOpen 6 Days a Week

The Gold Place(Opposite The Cross Keys)

25 Madoc Street, Llandudno, LL30 2TL

North Wales JoineryTelephone: 01492 870418/876482 Fax: 01492 878751

■ Suppliers of purpose made Joinery■ Cut glass and double glazed units■ To the trade and public sectors■ Supplying UPVC windows and doors■ Compare our prices!■ Fitting Service available

www.northwalesjoinery.co.uk

Incorporating NWJ Glass and North Wales Stairs

Builder Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1DRE-mail: [email protected]

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 47 09/02/2012 20:42

Page 48: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406648

Kerb  Solutions  Ltd  

Professional  Driveway  &  Patio  

Cleaning  &  Sealing  

Sensible  Prices,  Professional  Service,  Experienced  &  Courteous  Finest  Quality  Products,  Domestic  &  Commercial  

 The  Features  &  Benefits  of  Tarmac  Driveway  Restorer  

• Dramatically  enhances  the  aesthetics  of  any  existing  Tarmac  driveway  • Is  a  cost  effective  soloution  • Water  based,  environment  friendly  product  • Will  make  unsightly  Tarmac  reinstatements  less  noticeable  • The  treated  surface  is  easier  to  clean  • Reduces  fretting  or  stone  loss  and  increases  the  lifespan  of  the  driveway  • Resists  oil,  grease  and  dirt  stains  • Resists  fungicidal  and  algae  growth  • Think  before  you  re-­‐Tarmac  your  driveway,  a  refurbishment  is  a  fraction  of  the  

cost  • Re-­‐colour  your  drive  with  black,  red  or  green  Tarmac  coating  

 The  Features  &  Benefits  of  Block  Paving/Pattern  Imprinted  Concrete  Sealer  

• Enhances  the  colour  • The  surface  is  protected  from  oil  and  other  stains  which  just  wash  away  • On  block  paving  the  sand  joints  are  stabilised  and  help  resist  movement  and  the  

growth  of  moss  and  weeds  • The  sealer  coating  actually  helps  your  paving  last  longer  as  the  sealer  takes  the  

wear  of  foot  and  vehicular  traffic  • The  sealer  coating  helps  minimise  maintenance  • The  sealer  also  contains  a  UV  shield  which  protects  against  colour  fade  helping  

your  paving  look  good  for  longer    

Call  Brian  direct  on:  07762  211  232  Or  Telephone:  01492  592422  (10am  –  4pm)  

Website:  www.kerbsolutions.co.uk  

Before

Before After

After

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 48 09/02/2012 20:42

Page 49: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 49

01492 544104

● DISCOUNT on all ranges● 10% DISCOUNT with this ad● 15% Discount for senior citizens● Select at Home. No obligation

Unit 5 Phoenix,Mochdre LL28 5EF

[email protected]

♦Verticals♦ Rollers♦ Venetians♦ Shutters

♦ Curved Rails♦ Velux Blinds♦ Awnings♦ Canopies

FREE Estimates & FittingCOMPARE OUR PRICES

B. W. RYDERB. W. RYDER

127 Mostyn Street , Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2PE.

Fine Leather Specialists

♦ Handbags♦ Suitcases♦ Trunks♦ Fancygoods

01492 870149

www.bwryder-llandudno.co.uk

THE HAIR LOUNGEu n i s e x

*Colouring Prices do not include Cutting & Styling Perm from £20.00 *Not including Cutting & Styling

HAIR UP & WEDDING PACKAGES

100% Human Hair Extensions from £200Micro rings / bonding*Consultation Required*New Clients Require Skin Test 24 hrs Prior to Treatment

[email protected] Reform Street, Llandudno

01492 860 810

PRICE LIST

Behind

Cut & Blowdry £25.00Blowdry £10.00Dry Cut £15.00Wash & Set £10.00Gents Dry Cut £7.50Gents Wet Cut £10.00

COLOURINGHalf Head Foils from £25.00Full Head Foils from £40.00T.Section Foils from £20.00Full Head Tint from £20.00

Did you Know?✷ The tentacles of the giant arctic jellyfish can reach 120 feet in length.✷ A fetus develops finger prints at eighteen weeks.✷ There is enough fuel in a full tank of a jumbo jet to drive an average car four times around the world.✷ For every person on earth, there are an estimated 200 million insects.

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 49 09/02/2012 20:42

Page 50: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406650

WWW.YES4PROPERTY.COMIf Your Property is for Sale or Rent Why Not Give Us a Try

0% Commission

WWW.YES4PROPERTY.COM

01492 541627

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 50 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 51: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 51

WWW.YES4PROPERTY.COMIf Your Property is for Sale or Rent Why Not Give Us a Try

0% Commission

WWW.YES4PROPERTY.COM

01492 541627

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 51 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 52: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406652

t: CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

Specialist Suppliers of uPVC BuildingProducts to the Trade and DIY

tel: 01492 546286 www.nwbuildingplastics.co.uk email: [email protected]

Visit Our Warehouse & Showroom at:

Unit 2, Parc Elwy,Mochdre Business

Park, Mochdre,Colwyn Bay

LL28 5HF

Loft Hatches &Dry Verge

• Fascias, Soffits, Trims & Cills• External Cladding & Dry Verge• Extensive Range of Rainwater Goods from Mini Flo to Replica Cast Iron• Soil & Drainage Systems• Shutters & Over Door Canopies• Car Ports• Decorative Cladding & Flooring• Acrylic & Solid Polycarbonate Suitable for Greenhouses & Cold Frames• Multi-Wall Polycarbonate Suitable for Carports & Lean to Roofs• Coroline & Vistalux Corrugated Roofing Sheets• GRP Flat Roofing Supplies

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 52 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 53: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 53

Service - RepairCar, Caravan & Motorhome Specialist Body Repairs

Herkomer Road, West Shore,Llandudno LL30 2YZwww.westshorebodyrepairs.co.uk email: [email protected]

Tel: 01492 873093 Mob: 07724 416770

WESTSHOREBODY REPAIRS

Damp RepairsInsurance & private work undertaken

New & Second Hand parts available to order

Caravans Bought for Cash.

Now SellingCars, Caravans, & Caravanettes

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 53 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 54: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406654

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 54 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 55: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 55

FillersLips £200-£240 (regular lips £200, if wanting extra volume then £240Juvederm 2 (frown lines and smokers lines) £200Juvederm 3 (lines and folds) £240Juverderm 4 (deep lines, folds and cheeks) £260Voluma (cheek enhancements, volume loss and non surgical face lift) from £500

Chemical peels£150 Each (course of 4 recommended)

Derma roller£250 each (course recommended)

Eyelash SerumEyelash enhancement serum £80

Free consultations

Wrinkle Therapy1 area £1752 areas £2253 areas £275

& Beauty

Wedding Packages

Girlie Parties

All Packages to suit individual needs

01492 864090 1 Zion Passage, Llandudno, LL30 2TB

Ceris Tarot ReaderHere MonthlyPrivate Parties

Chiropodistcoming soon

FacialsManicuresNail ExtensionsPedicuredEyelash & Brow TintingWaxingFacial Threading

Spray TansMassage + Hot StonesReikiFull Range of Wedding PackagesLadies, Mens & Childrens HairBotox coming shortly

Divine Hair

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 55 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 56: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406656

MO

TO

RIN

G

by James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)

Toyota GT 86It’s about time Toyota got interesting again and the GT 86 certainly floats our boat. Rumoured to cost around £28,000 when it goes on sale in the UK, the rear-wheel drive car features a 2.0-litre 197bhp unit and will hit 60mph in seven seconds. It certainly looked good on the stand and was a welcome break from the green concepts doing the rounds everywhere else.

Subaru BRZSubaru has been having a hard time of it in the UK of late, so the BRZ comes as a much-needed breath of fresh air. Jointly developed with Toyota, it’s the sister car to the GT 86, and in the company’s famous corporate blue it looked fantastic. The BRZ has slightly different body panels and interior to the Toyota. Just don’t mention the new, and very bland, Impreza also on display on the stand...

Nissan Juke NismoThe Juke has been crying out for a real sporty model and it looks like Nissan may finally answer our prayers thanks to its tuning arm Nismo. This is the first car that’s been given the Nismo treatment and although currently billed as a “concept” it’s highly likely we’ll see it on our roads soon. Exterior and interior tweaks will be matched with a breathed-on powerplant.

Mercedes F 125!We’re not big fans of concepts that don’t mean anything, but Mercedes was quick to point out the F 125! showcases the future design direction of the next S-Class. The concept featured fuel cell technology which would give it a range of 1,000km, a lightweight body construction, gullwing doors and a cloud-based infotainment system. But ignore all that, it’s the looks that are most likely to shape future luxury barges from the firm.

Hino eZ CargoTucked away in the corner of the truck section of the show was this fantastic delivery van. Not only does it look superb, but it showcases EV technology and a clean uncluttered design that would make Apple proud. A spokesman for Hino told us it has a range of 50kms, can charge in six hours and hit 70kph. Trials will take place next year before a decision is made whether to put it into production. We just hope the looks are carried over – it certainly beats a boring Transit.

This year’s Tokyo Motor Show was dominated by green technologies and wacky concepts – but among the madness there were some important model launches.

The show isn’t one of the biggest. Spread over four halls you can get around it easily in a day – unlike the blister-inducing mass of motors that is Europe’s biggest show in Frankfurt, Germany.

However, as the Japanese makers’ home event, it is absolutely packed with innovation. I spent two days scouring the halls and soaking up the culture, but eventually these five emerged as my picks of the show.

Top 5 Cars of the Tokyo Show

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 56 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 57: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 57

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 57 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 58: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406658

[email protected]

www.garrysky.co.uk

Opening TimesMon - Sat 09.00 - 5pm

Closed Sundays

19 Lloyd Street, Llandudno, LL30 2UU01492 873333

Top ableCafe, Restaurant

(licensed)

March offer2 meals £10

Mon-Friday Subject to Availability

New for MarchContemporary Gift Shop

Opening DownstairsPlease call in or phone for Open Evening information

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 58 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 59: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 59

   

 

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

Llandudno Smokery, Builder Street West, Llandudno LL30 1HHT: (+44) 01492 870430 F: (+44) 01492 870327

E: info@llandundosmokery. co.ukW: www.llandudnosmoker.co.uk

GREAT TASTE OF GOLD AWARDS 2009/10/11WALES THE TRUE TASTE 2008/09/10/11/12

REPAIRS ★ MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS ★ BATHROOM

& KITCHEN RENOVATIONS

Quality Work ★ Reliable Service Competitive Prices

Tel: 01492 518112Mob: 07899 763867

‘Pride in my Work Respect for your Home’

EAGLE BOUNCY CASTLES

Tel: 07899763867

Inflatable Bouncy Castle HireWe can assure you of 100% Satisfaction ~

a safe & fun day

www.eaglebouncycastles.co.ukwww.eaglehomeservices.co.uk

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 59 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 60: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406660

Now, I was brought up Roman Catholic, and although the Holy Office (the PC name for the Inquisition) would hardly recognise me as a kosher Catholic now, it’s still hard to shake off some of the attitudes. And as both a Catholic and an ex-Catholic I have always found it ironically amusing that the Welsh – by and large, as even they would admit, nonconformist – had such a devotion to a saint. They don’t believe in canonisation, for a start, and they certainly don’t share the monastic tradition; and David (son of the Prince of Powys and the Princess of Menevia) was not only canonised (in 1160 by Pope Callixtus II) but was also the Abbot of a large, aristocratic, and wealthy monastery. So, not exactly a Baptist role-model, then.

Mind you, David himself would have had problems if interrogated by the Holy Office about his orthodoxy. He was born in about 500, just as the Saxons of Kent were being converted by St Augustine, and died by tradition on 1st March 589 (hence, celebrated on 1st March). By contemporary Roman standards his tonsure would have been all wrong, and he would have celebrated Easter on a date that would have horrified the Pope. In fact many of the tenets he would have adhered to were overturned by the Synod of Whitby in 664, when the old Celtic church pretty much capitulated to current Roman (and Saxon) practice. That makes him a heretic to just about everybody – contemporary Romans and subsequent nonconformists alike. To think, the Welsh defenders of early Christian tradition were, by comparison with their johnny-come-lately Saxon oppressors, heretics. Ah well, that’s history for you. Full of ironies!

But these were ironies that wouldn’t go away. Samuel Pepys, more than a

Stick a leek in your hatband, it’s St David’s Day! Maybe not as well-known as St Patrick’s Day or St George’s Day, but still a point in the rankings above St Andrew’s Day and hey, a party is a party, right?

St David’s Day

millennium after David’s death, records that on 1st March there were annual street processions in honour of the Saint by dissenting London Welsh, aggressively opposed by protestant Anglicans; and in the 18th century Anglican London confectioners were satirising St David’s Day by producing gingerbread St David’s riding goats, known as “taffies” – hence our word “toffee”.

The ironies continue even into our own time. St David’s stock, it is true, was not particularly high in the 19th and most of the 20th centuries when Wales was still largely Chapel. Only with the resurgence of less sharply denominational nationalism in the last 20 years has he been more widely adopted as a Welsh standard-bearer. In 2000 the Welsh Assembly voted to make 1st March a national holiday. In 2007, that notorious Catholic convert Tony Blair vetoed a bid to make it a Bank Holiday, despite 87% of the Welsh population being in favour.

So: a proto-Catholic tells the culturally nonconformist Welsh that their sort-of Catholic but by the standards of his own times heterodox patron saint doesn’t merit a celebratory nationalist day off. Chew on that as you wish. I would rather chew on laver bread, bara brith, and (if you can find it) proper Welsh mountain mutton (a single leg of which, in my childhood, easily fed a family of seven at Sunday lunchtime with leftovers for Monday’s cottage pie). Washed down with a few pints of Brain’s SA from Cardiff or (again, if you can find it) Gwynt y Draig cider from Gwent.

Or should that be Monmouthshire?

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 60 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 61: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 61

hedonismhedonism

No gimmicksJust Great Hair & Beauty

Call in for free consultation with our experienced team

Full Range of Hairdressing services Colour Specialists

Hair up for Special CccasionsAll types of Hair Extensions

01492 872005

11 Lloyd Street, Llandudno LL30 [email protected]

at hedonism

SHORE BEAUTY

[email protected] 872005

Opening timesWednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Late night appoinments are available on request, please call for details

Phone for free consultation

EyesHair RemovalMassageMonu Facials

Treatments AvailableSt Tropez Tanning CreamJessica Nail TreatmantsVajazzles

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 61 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 62: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406662

01492 874717 / 07766053124

· K & S· Marco Tozzi· Caprice

Wide Selection of Fabulous Shoes, Handbags & Costume Jewellery

www.bijoushoe.com

51 Madoc Street, Llandudno, LL30 2TW

19a Mostyn Street Llandudno LL30 2NL

REAL WALK IN SPACE

FROM £12 .92 A WEEK

Let them eat CAKE!

Bespoke wedding and celebration cakes

&Sugarcraft supplies

Let them eat CAKE35 Madoc Street

Llandudno LL30 2TL

01492 871455

www.letthemeatcakeshop.co.uk

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 62 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 63: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 63

PUZZLE ANSWERS

Sudoku p49 Spot the Difference: p28

1. extra tooth 2. scale missing3. extra spots4. belly stripe gone5. grass6. nails missing7. eyes8. vines9. sun10. mouth changed

Time:Is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.

Crossword p28Across1 Insist4 Puffy9 Plateau10 Tests11 Cured12 Precise13 Quarrelling 18 Flashes20 Match22 Onion23 Network24 Amber25 Adapts

Down1 Impact2 Stair3 Slender5 Untie6 Fashion7 Suppressing8 Ashen14 Uranium15 Limited16 Afoot17 Shakes19 Hence21 Troop

Kids page p8Sums194219

Missing lettersGUITAR

Domestic Plumber&

Bathroom Fitter

• LocalQualifiedTradesman• BathroomInstallationSpecialist• Tiling• NoJobtooSmall• AbsolutelyNOCallOutFee• Reliable&Friendly• FreeQuotes

29OverleaAvenueDeganwy,Conwy.PleaseCallMikeon

01492582652or07748344918

GOLDBOUGHT

IN ANY CONDITION

Before you sell try usFor the Best Price

GOLDYEAR JEWELLERS&

NORTH WALES COINS

www.goldyear.co.uk

1b Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay

01492 533023

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 63 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 64: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406664

Useful Local Numbers

N. Wales Police HQ 0845 607 1001Fire & Rescue 01745 535250Electricity 0845 272 2424Gas 0800 111 999Welsh Water 0800 052 0130Flood Line 0800 807 060Animal Welfare 0300 123 4999

Local Government

Conwy Town Council 01492 596254Llandudno Town Council 01492 879130Bodlondeb 01492 574000Childcare 01492 876260Conwy Careline 01492 514340Council Tax 01492 576607Dog Warden 01492 575279

Leisure

Llandudno Swim Centre 01492 575900Venue Cymru 01492 872000Cineworld 08712 208000National Trust Llandudno 01492 860123

Schools

Ysgol John Bright 01492 864299Deganwy Primary 01492 581285Blessed William Davies 01492 875930Coleg Llandrillo 01492 546666Rydal Penros 01492 530155Ysgol Bryn Elian 01492 518215Eirias High 01492 532025St Davids College 01492 875974Ysgol-y-Creuddyn 01492 544344

Help Lines

Age Concern 0800 00 99 66Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555Bereavement 0844 477 9400Blood Donors 00845 7711711RSPCA 03001234999Carers Line 0808808 7777Childline 0800 1111Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111Missing People 0500 700 700

Health Contact Details

Colwyn Bay Hospital 01492 515218Glan Clwyd General 01745 583910Llandudno General 01492 860066Ysbyty Gwynedd 01248 384384

Libraries

Conwy Library 01492 596242Deganwy Library 01492 584705Llandudno Jct Library 01492 582266Llandudno Library 01492 574010

Taxi Services

Interlink 01492 860033Rays Taxis 01492 541143

Recycling

Waste Disposal, Bryn y Nant Road, Mochdre.

WANT TO ADVERTISEPlease email Richard Clark - [email protected]

or call on 01492 541627 mob 07598 234066

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication.Adverts are accepted on the understanding that description of goods and services are fair and accurate. Yes Mag Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise - without the prior consent of the publisher. Photographs - ©Shoot My Face

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 64 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 65: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 65

What’s On?MARCH

APRIL

Complementary Therapies for Free: Every Saturday afternoon at the County Hotel, East Promonade, Llandudno, 2 - 3pm.Come and enjoy a range of holistic treatments. A donation for St. Davids Hospice would be very welcome. Ring Mike Garner on 01492 512232 for more details.

1st St Davids Day Lunch, Bodnant Pavilion Tea Room,5th The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Venue Cymru6th The European Union Chamber Orchestra6th Walk the Beauty of Bodnant7th Anton du Beke & Erin Boag, Lets Do It - Venue Cymru8th Carnival of Vampires Rock - Venue Cymru9th Beyond the Barricade - Musical Event of the Year, West End/Broadway musical hits, Venue Cymru9th U20s 6 Nation Fixture - Wales v Italy, Eirias, Colwyn Bay13th & 16th Welsh National Opera, La traviata , Venue Cymru14th Welsh National Opera, Beatrice & Benedict, Venue Cymru15th & 17th Welsh National Opera, The Marriage of Figaro, Venue Cymru 16th U20s Nation Fixture - Wales v France17th Antique and Collectyors Fair - Town Hall, Llandudno17th Colwyn Choral Society Concerty, Colwyn Bay18th Mothering Sunday Lunch Bodnant, Pavilion Tea Room21st Derren Brown, Svengali - Venue Cymru22nd An Evening of Mediumship with TV Psychic Tonyh Stockwell, Venue Cymru26th Conwy Seed Fair, Conwy28th Charlie Landsborough and his 5-piece band, Venue Cymru29th The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Venue Cymru29th Bring your Boots Day, Bodnant Garden30th UK’s No 1 Lady Gaga Tribute Night At the Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy30th The Osmonds, Venue Cymru

Complementary Therapies for Free: Every Saturday afternoon at the County Hotel, East Promonade, Llandudno, 2 - 3pm.Come and enjoy a range of holistic treatments. A donation for St. Davids Hospice would be very welcome. Ring Mike Garner on 01492 512232 for more details.

1-2nd Peppa Pigs Treasure Hunt - Venue Cymru3rd Muddy Puddle Club RSPB Conwy, Deganwy & Llandudno Jnct3rd Walk the Beauty of Bodnant, Bodnant Garden4th We’ll Meet Again 7-15th Spring Exhibition, Denbighshire Art Society7th Storytelling for Children, Bodnant Garden7th Llandudno Easter 5k Charity run8-9th Easter Trails, Bodnant Garden8th Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Bodnant Garden9th The Chuckle Brothers, Venue Cymru10th Male Voice Choir Concert, Llanddulas Choir13th Solid Silver 60s, Venue Cymru13-14th Vintage Easter Fair, Glasdir, Llanrwst14th National Tour, Ensemble Cymru14th Swinging at the Cotton Club, Venue Cymru14th Storytelling for Children, Bodnant Garden15th Gardeners’ Market, RSPB Conwy16th Head Gardener Day, Bodnant Garden17th Male Voice Choir Concert, Llanddulas Choir18th Birds of Bodnant Garden Walk, Bodnant Garden19th La Boheme & Madame Butterfly, Venue Cymru21st Storytelling for Children, Bodnant Garden24th Male Voice Choir Concert, Llanddulas Choir24th Doctor in the House, Venue Cymru27th Ladies Night, Bodnant Garden28th Storytelling for Children, Bodnant Garden

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 65 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 66: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406666

CONTENTS

BIG IMPACT?

Hand delivered to homes & businesses

in the Conwy to Prestatyn Area Bi-Monthlyfrom as little as

20,000 copies (Between 2 Magazines)

Need an Advert at a Small Price with

£45.00!per edition / per magazine

Small Business?

AccountantsTax Assist 10Aerial & Satellite InstallationsGarrySky 58AntiquesConwy Antiques 21BagsBW Ryder 49BarbersHead Office 24BedsOaklands 68Blinds Penrhyn Blinds 49Bouncy CastlesEagle Bouncy Castles 59BridalwearDeva 7Building ConstructionAnwyl 25Building ServicesEagle Home Services 59Paul Evans 14Probuild 30Building SuppliesRichard Williams 20

CafeThe Cocoa House 20CakesLet Them Eat Cake 62Car / Caravan Body Ian Hughes 37Steve Streetly 41Westshore Body 53Car SalesConwy Landrover 67North Wales Jag Centre 57The Car Sales Company 16Car Service RepairAJK Motors 13Reno-Tech 43SWMS 9Car ValetingM & S Valeting 11Carpet & Flooring SpecialistsHome Flooring 21Linney Cooper 2Rhos on Sea Carpets 17CharitySoldiers on the Street 22 Classifieds 15Conservatories & WindowsJames Neale 3Spectrum 52CraftsKingdom Krafts 37CurtainsThe Curtain Shop 40CyclingWestend Cycles 6 Dog Groomers4 Pretty Paws 20

FishmongerLlandudno Smoakery 59Mermaid Seafoods 45FurnitureOaklands 68

GiftsPetticoat Lane 41GroundworksNPH Contractors 19

Hair & BeautyDivine Hair & Beauty 55Hedonism 61Shore Beauty 61The Hair Lounge 49Home AccessoriesPenrhyn House at Home 29HousingAbbeyfield 44

Insurance BrokersGott & Wynne 6Rollinson Smith 30I T SupportYes Web 37

JewellersBeardsalls 24Cash for Gold 47Goldyear 63JoineryNorth Wales Joinery 47

Kitchen ServicesDream Doors 40Penrhynbay Kitchens 6

Ladies WearThe Lingerie Shop 10MarketingBrag 59MenswearSmartass 45MobilityAbleworld 39OutdoorConwy Outdoor 41

Painting & DecoratingConwy Decorating Services 29Paving & LandscapingGlenn Dodwell 10Kerb Solutions 48PhotographyShoot My Face 66PhysiotherapyB Craven 29Plant HireA W Lloyd 33PlasticsNorth Wales Building 52PlumbingCarrog 19Domestic Plumber 63Penrhynside Heating 11Pubs & RestaurantsBengal Dynasty Indian 26Bunkers Bistro 6Carlos Italian 11Emperor Chinese 24Mountain View 23Penrhyn Old Hall 15Rhos Fynnach 45The Mulberry 38The Queens Head 33The Toad 34Top Table 58

RecyclingTurneround Recycling 27Roofing SpecialistIan Hughes 15

Shoe ShopA Step Up & Bijou 62Simon Baker 33StaircasesNorth Wales Joinery 47Storage & Van HireLock Stock & Take Stock 62

TheatreVenue Cymru 54

07598 234066

Photography ©

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 66 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 67: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

Please mention MAG when responding to adverts 67

DISCOVERY 4 MAKES LIGHT WORK OF TOWING.At Land Rover, towing is never an afterthought. That’s why Discovery 4 is available with leading-edge technologies like Tow Assist, Trailer Hitch Assist and Trailer Stability Assist. And our latest 3.0 litre SDV6 advanced sequential turbo engine offers outstanding power and torque, with the sure-footed all-wheel drive technology of Land Rover’s Terrain Response® to deliver reassuring grip in testing conditions. Try it for yourself – and put towing worries behind you.

Call us today to book a test drive.

Conwy Land RoverFfordd Maelgwyn, Llandudno Junction, Conwy LL31 9PL

01492 580000 www.conwy.landrover.co.uk

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.

TOWING UP TO 3,500KG?PLAIN SAILING.

BIG IMPACT?

20,000 copies (Between 2 Magazines)

£45.00!per edition / per magazine

Shoe ShopA Step Up & Bijou 62Simon Baker 33StaircasesNorth Wales Joinery 47Storage & Van HireLock Stock & Take Stock 62

TheatreVenue Cymru 54

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 67 09/02/2012 20:43

Page 68: Yes Mag Conwy March / April 2012 Version

To Advertise in MAG please call Richard 01492 541627 or 07598 23406668

Quality Sofas, Oak Furniture & Beds

Marlborough Place, Vaughan Street, Llandudno LL30 1AEOpen ~ Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm Sat: 9.00am - 6.00pm Sun: 11.00am - 5.00pm

01492 877834

Conwy March April with top & bottom strapline.indd 68 09/02/2012 20:43


Recommended