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Happy New Year to all our readers. We have all sorts of interesting things in store for you in 2012...If you are thinking of selling or renting your property, why not give us a try, the first 48 hours is totally free to make sure you are completely happy with your ad. If

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Yesmag will be two years old in February, I would like to thank everyone that has supported us during this time and our readers for making it all possible. Why not take part in our magazine, if you have any interesting stories, journeys, then please tell us about them

or maybe you have some dates that you would like to add to our what’s on page, it is all there for your enjoyment so please contact us. We also reserve a page for a local charity who could do with some support.

Don’t forget Valentines day on 14th Feb, some great restaurants to choose from inside, book early to avoid disappointment.

Had our cars valeted by M&S Valenting, have to say they did a Fantastic job, superb, we would highly recommend them. See their ad on p62.

The weather is now taking a turn for the worse, so please remember to wrap up warm, be careful were you walk and take great care when driving. I look forward to speaking to you again in our next edition.

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

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Christmas houseplants such as Cyclamen, Poinsettia, Christmas cactus, indoor azaleas and moth orchids have the potential to transform any room in your house, but neglect or give them the wrong care and you’ll end up with a pot of dying leaves before New Year. Here’s how to keep your festive flowers simply stunning:

Cyclamen with their showy pink, white or red flowers and exotically patterned leaves make a great indoor plant, but they are very easy to kill. The secret of success is to keep the plants in as cool a room as possible. If you want them in a warm room, put them there at the last possible minute and return quickly. Always water from the base (by standing the pot in a saucer of tepid water for 20 minutes, then letting the excess drain away) and pull o� deteriorating leaves promptly.

Indoor azaleas also prefer a cooler room, and plenty of moisture is essential. Azaleas have an extensive fibrous root system and are often tightly packed into their pots so they dry out very easily and it’s worth soaking the pot in tepid water at least once a day. Watering with cooled black tea will help to supply the acidic conditions they prefer.

Poinsettia with their screaming bright red (or occasionally pink or white) flower-like bracts are the classic Christmas houseplant and they’re not

di�cult to look after. Keep the compost just moist and choose a draught-free spot in a warmish room.

Christmas cacti, usually with rich red, orangey, pink, cream or white flowers are easy to look after but they need totally di�erent care to desert cacti. The Christmas cactus originates from forested areas, so prefers to be kept just moist and hates being baked in hot, dry conditions. Try not to move them about too much once the buds have formed as they may well drop o�.

Orchids really are a law unto themselves and it’s essential that you follow the care instructions carefully. The most popular type is the moth orchid which will have arrived in a pot with little if any compost and soon the aerial roots will grow out of the top of it. There’s no need to re-pot when this happens initially, as this is how the plant is naturally. Water once a week, ideally with rain water or with cooled boiled water. Most of it will run straight out of the bottom of the pot but it’s meant to - whatever you do, don’t let your moth orchid sit in water.

The Christmas Cherry is actually a type of Solanum, related to tomato and potato plants. Covered with its marble-like bright orange or sometimes yellow or reddish shiny fruits it can look stunning. It’s not fussy but doesn’t respond well to over-watering so only re-water

as the compost becomes dry. Find a well-lit spot and it’s very tolerant of cooler temperatures.

The Hippeastrum, also sometimes sold as the amaryllis, is a stunning houseplant bulb with the potential to produce one of the biggest, brightest indoor flowers you’ll ever have. Red, pink or white are the classic colours. The pot may need to be stood in a larger, heavier one as they are often sold in ones that soon overbalance once the flower spike is out. Keep the compost just moist and supply a warm, well lit spot for best results.

Make 2012 the year you start Growing Your Own Vegetables. At www.pippagreenwood.com select the vegetables you’d like to grow and you’ll receive garden ready vege plants PLUS every week Pippa emails you hints, tips and advice.

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This creamy risotto is great for a quick and

easy midweek supper simply served with a

leafy green salad and some warm ciabatta

bread. Replace the mushrooms with small

vine tomatoes fried until soft, if liked.

Mushroom &Leek Risotto

Heat half the butter and the oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the sliced leeks and garlic and fry over a medium-high heat until softened but not brown. Stir in the rice and cook for one minute.

Add a ladleful of the hot stock to the pan and simmer gently, stirring all the time. When all the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, add another ladleful of stock. Continue adding the stock in this way until the rice is tender and has a creamy texture – this will take about 20 minutes.

Heat the rest of the butter in a separate frying pan and fry the mushrooms over a high heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the risotto and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Serve the risotto in warmed bowls topped with the fried mushrooms, chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

55g butter

1 tbsp olive oil

2 leeks, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced

1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

225g risotto rice

900ml hot vegetable stock

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

175g button mushrooms, wiped

2-3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Serves 4Ready in45 minutes



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First time visitors to this tiny Himalayan kingdom may be surprised to find mobile phones, internet and satellite TV but although Bhutan welcomes progress and technology, it is never at the expense of its traditional values. Everyone agrees that these are essential to the country’s happiness and indeed survival. Respect is still the cornerstone of Bhutanese culture, o�ered not only to king and monks but to all human beings, animals and plants. Children may cover their mouth as they speak to avoid polluting the air you breathe and people bow at the roadside if a dignitary goes past - no compulsion, just tradition. Bhutan was given democracy as a parting gift by the retiring king, but the royal family remains as close as ever to the people’s heart. Where else would a king walk across the fields to chat to farmers, join in an archery contest or dance with his people at festival time?

Bhutanese festivals are joyful religious events, a chance to meet family and friends from distant villages, have fun and earn merits for the next life according to tradition. There are dancing monks and jesters, o�erings, blessings, Buddhist teachings, and reminders about safe sex and the importance of work, valued as an act of

On his Coronation day in 2008, the young king of Bhutan pledged to promote Gross National Happiness above gross national income, just like his father had done before him. The people approved, the king bowed, showing humility and his desire to serve rather than rule.

worship. Should a new shrine be needed or a temple statue, there’s no shortage of free labour and from a young age, children are taught house chores and farm work and expected to clean their classrooms to prepare them for adult life.

Here there are no beggars or homeless in the streets, nearly every farmer owns his plot of land and men and women have equal status. Healthcare and education are free and a total smoking ban was introduced to protect the children’s health. It may seem harsh to outsiders but it made sense to the people.

Most Bhutanese claim unreservedly to be happy, have no wish to live anywhere else and those who study abroad are keen to return. Travelling through the kingdom’s virgin mountains and valleys, it’s easy to understand. Buddhism teaches respect for nature and all living things and in matters of conservation, Bhutan is well ahead of many ‘developed’

nations. Some 60% of the land is protected forest, solar power and hydro-electricity are favoured for minimum impact, hunting and fishing are almost non-existent and there are no plastic bags. Small farmers and herders respect the environment and national parks and reserves stretch from tropical lowlands in the south to snowy peaks and glaciers in the north.

It’s no wonder this small kingdom should claim over 5000 species of plants, including blue poppies, rare orchids and a wealth of medicinal herbs. Black bears, snow leopards and tigers live undisturbed and there are over 675 species of birds, from hornbills to endangered black-necked cranes whose return to wintering grounds is celebrated with great joy. In the quest for Gross National Happiness, this pristine natural world is sure to play a major role, alongside sustainable development and unshakable traditional values.

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Well, January sales can be pretty nightmarish, if not perhaps that nightmarish. But the crowds, the elbowing, the fighting over the priced-to-sell designer schmutter... not my cup of tea, but some people seem to thrive on it. It’s either the hunter-gatherer instinct resurfacing, or just a submerged taste for violence temporarily legitimised, but many shoppers love the scrum so much they even queue overnight with sleeping-bag and thermos of hot soup. (Which begs a question: where do they err, go, in the night? A very real problem when you’re getting on a bit, and one reason why I don’t go camping anymore.)

Wikipedia having for once failed me, I’ve been unable to track down the first-ever January sale in history. But there’s a linen draper in Philadelphia that has been holding one since 1878: maybe not the world’s first, but a date that fits nicely into the history of department stores where January sales surely originated.

It’s all about Christmas. This wasn’t a big

commercial event until the second half of the 19th century – in Dickens’s A Christmas Carol of 1843, it’s almost a normal working day. But by that time major cities were already beginning to sprout department stores: Kendals of Manchester in 1836, Bainbridge’s of Newcastle in 1838, Harrod’s of Knightsbridge in 1849, Lewis’s of Liverpool in 1856, Whiteley’s of Bayswater in 1863 and so on.

Whiteley’s always claimed to be the first true department store, but Bainbridge’s had first used the term in 1849: you pays your money, you takes your choice. If anybody can be nailed as being responsible for the commercialisation of Christmas, it was these big department stores. And the January sale was an obvious way of ridding themselves of the season’s surplus stock – not just Christmas consumables, but winter wear in general.

Little by little the January sales became more than just a festive afterthought but major events in their own right, and an important injection of

There’s a wonderful Charles Addams cartoon from the New Yorker of God knows how many years ago showing a sale at a big department store, where a huge poster advertises “Genuine reductions!!!” There’s a queue of normal-sized people waiting to go in...and a line of tiny little people coming out.

January Sales

cash for the stores before the late-winter doldrums set in. By the dawn of the TV advertising era, some stores gave their sale more publicity than Christmas itself. And nothing seems to have slowed the juggernaut since: at the height of the Harrod’s January sale last year, the tills were taking £20,000 a minute! (Strictly, since 2002, Harrod’s January sale has been its “Winter sale”, since its opening moved to Boxing Day or the day after – so, no nice long Christmas break for Harrod’s sta�.)

And I am now told by a friend with retail experience that the January sales are no longer even primarily concerned with clearing surplus winter stock, but that fresh stock is ordered especially for the event. Now, I’m no businessman, but this seems dodgy to me. Don’t sale goods have to be displayed for 28 consecutive days at the “established price” before they can be displayed as sale goods? I suppose the stores’ legal eagles have found a way round the Consumer Protection Act 1987, but I bet that trading standards o�cers have pretty itchy trigger fingers come January. And anyway, if they can make a decent profit selling goods at half-price in January, why not do the same in the other 11 months? I think we should be told...



The ToadShoulder of Welsh lamb on crushed new potatoes with a rich red currant jus

IngredientsShoulder of Welsh lamb (any butcher will sell this cut of meat)1carrot1stick of celery¼ leek¼ white onion½ cup red wine1 tablespoon of tomato paste1 bay leaf1 sprig of Rosemary4 new potatoes2 leaves fresh mintThe Jus2 table spoons redcurrant jelly4oz granulated sugar3 table spoons of Balsamic vinegar½ pint lamb stockNob of butter4 teaspoons port

RecipeSeason the lamb with salt & pepperChop carrot, celery, onion and leek set asideHeat a frying pan and add a teaspoon of vegetable oilPlace the lamb in the hot frying pan and seal the meat on all sides, remove from the frying pan and place in a roasting trayPut the frying pan back on the heat add the chopped carrot, celery, onion, leek until they have a nice golden colourAdd the Rosemary sprig, tomato paste and red wine to get all the flavours off the frying pan and pour over the lamb in the roasting trayFill the roasting tray with water ( up to the top of the meat ) add the Bay leaf and place in the oven and cook on gas mark 4 or 120 degrees for 3 ½ hoursFor the potatoesBoil the potatoes until cooked and drainAdd the butter and chopped mint leaves and just crush with a fork

For the JusPut the redcurrant jelly, sugar and Balsamic vinegar in a sauce pan on a high heat to dissolve the sugarOnce it starts to boil turn down to a simmer until it becomes like a thick syrupAdd lamb stock & butter finish with the port bring to the boil to get a nice sauce like consistency

For the presentation

Place the crushed potatoes in the middle of the plate ( use a ring mould if possible to get a good even base for the lamb)Place the lamb on top of the potatoes and drizzle the jus over the top of the lamb

Serve with fresh seasonal vegetables

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Wayne started in the catering industry working at the Aberhod Rhos-on-Sea for 7 years gaining NVQ qualifications and working his way up to 2nd chef. From there Wayne spent a successful 12 months as 2nd chef at the Kensington Hotel in Llandudno before taking on a challenging position as senior sous chef at the Fat Cat bar in Llandudno. After 2 hard but successful years Wayne moved to the impressive St Georges Hotel on the Llandudno promenade where he helped the hotel gain 4 stars and their first AA Rossette. Due to this he was soon promoted to the position of junior sous chef.

Then came the calling for his first head chef position at the ever improving Toad on the Colwyn Bay Promenade. Within the first year Wayne and his young team of chefs gained Camra food pub of the year and last year came runners up in the Marstons regional food pub of the year. In 2010 Wayne’s talents and attention to detail ensured him the prestigious title of Daily Post Chef of the Year.

Wayne has continued to drive his team and maintain the high standards he has set over the past 3 years and believes his secret to success is using local fresh produce and keeping dishes simple.

Wayne Roberts Head Chef, The Toad

For Recipe Details of above Dessert, see next Edition of Yesmag



Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway. Susan Je�ersThey say a life lived in fear is a life half-lived and Feel the Fear is based on the principle that doing something that scares us, is a good thing. It promises to show you how to ‘turn fear and indecision into confidence and action’. Packed with real-life examples of people who have let fear dominate them, this is a very grounded and level-headed book. There are lots of practical tips and activities to help you start to face your fear, and end it.

This Book Will Save Your Life. A.M. HomesOk so it’s a fictional satire rather than self-help novel, but it most certainly IS life-a�rming. Written with wonderfully quirky Los Angeles as a backdrop, it’s been hailed as an antidote to modern life. When reclusive stockbroker Richard Novak ends up in the emergency room, he’s forced

to open his eyes to the world around him. It’s the perfect accompaniment for welcoming in the New Year and seizing 2012 with gusto.

How to Win Friends and Influence People. Dale CarnegieOne of the most successful self-help books of all time and not to be confused with the film ‘How to Lose Friends and Alienate People’, which could get you fired. Although the original was published in the 1930s, this master class in how to handle other people

continues to be relevant. With the exception of Willy Loman, there has never been a greater advocate for being ‘well-liked’ than Dale Carnegie.

Why Men Don’t Listen and

Women Can’t Read Maps. Allan and Barbara PeaseI was going to go for the obvious ‘Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus’ here but decided instead to go for the comical pairing of husband

and wife team Allan and Barbara Pease. With chapters entitled ‘Women are Touchy-Feely’ and ‘Why Men Are So Thick-skinned’ you know you’re going to get an amusing and enlightening read. If this is ‘pop psychology’ then call me Frasier Crane. Let me point out here that my Dad mumbles so much we can’t hear HIM and Mum’s an excellent map-reader.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor HansenThe brainchild of motivational speakers, Canfield and Hansen, the premise is simple: heart-warming stories will make us feel better, just as chicken soup warms the cockles in the winter. The original book sold millions of copies and spawned a series that’s been translated into 54 languages. We must all be suckers for a happy ending. Enjoy it curled up with a bowl of soup and you will be joy personified come February.

My boss gave me a self-help book for my 29th birthday. I was so appalled that someone had deemed me in need of ‘help’ that I quit and went to Australia. So you can say what you like about them, but they really do work…one way or another! Whether it’s a new diet, relationship or job, there’s a book that claims it’ll help you achieve it. What better way to kick-start 2012 than turning over a new page, and a new leaf?

New Year, New You!

The Italian Diet. Gino D’AcampoThe Dukan diet claims ‘three million French women can’t be wrong’ but I say, one gorgeous Italian man who encourages us to eat cheese and pasta…is definitely right! The diet book that looks like a recipe book, this is all about eating healthily without depriving yourself of the things you love the most.

and in the kitchen...



Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway. Susan Je�ersThey say a life lived in fear is a life half-lived and Feel the Fear is based on the principle that doing something that scares us, is a good thing. It promises to show you how to ‘turn fear and indecision into confidence and action’. Packed with real-life examples of people who have let fear dominate them, this is a very grounded and level-headed book. There are lots of practical tips and activities to help you start to face your fear, and end it.

This Book Will Save Your Life. A.M. HomesOk so it’s a fictional satire rather than self-help novel, but it most certainly IS life-a�rming. Written with wonderfully quirky Los Angeles as a backdrop, it’s been hailed as an antidote to modern life. When reclusive stockbroker Richard Novak ends up in the emergency room, he’s forced

to open his eyes to the world around him. It’s the perfect accompaniment for welcoming in the New Year and seizing 2012 with gusto.

How to Win Friends and Influence People. Dale CarnegieOne of the most successful self-help books of all time and not to be confused with the film ‘How to Lose Friends and Alienate People’, which could get you fired. Although the original was published in the 1930s, this master class in how to handle other people

continues to be relevant. With the exception of Willy Loman, there has never been a greater advocate for being ‘well-liked’ than Dale Carnegie.

Why Men Don’t Listen and

Women Can’t Read Maps. Allan and Barbara PeaseI was going to go for the obvious ‘Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus’ here but decided instead to go for the comical pairing of husband

and wife team Allan and Barbara Pease. With chapters entitled ‘Women are Touchy-Feely’ and ‘Why Men Are So Thick-skinned’ you know you’re going to get an amusing and enlightening read. If this is ‘pop psychology’ then call me Frasier Crane. Let me point out here that my Dad mumbles so much we can’t hear HIM and Mum’s an excellent map-reader.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor HansenThe brainchild of motivational speakers, Canfield and Hansen, the premise is simple: heart-warming stories will make us feel better, just as chicken soup warms the cockles in the winter. The original book sold millions of copies and spawned a series that’s been translated into 54 languages. We must all be suckers for a happy ending. Enjoy it curled up with a bowl of soup and you will be joy personified come February.

My boss gave me a self-help book for my 29th birthday. I was so appalled that someone had deemed me in need of ‘help’ that I quit and went to Australia. So you can say what you like about them, but they really do work…one way or another! Whether it’s a new diet, relationship or job, there’s a book that claims it’ll help you achieve it. What better way to kick-start 2012 than turning over a new page, and a new leaf?

New Year, New You!

The Italian Diet. Gino D’AcampoThe Dukan diet claims ‘three million French women can’t be wrong’ but I say, one gorgeous Italian man who encourages us to eat cheese and pasta…is definitely right! The diet book that looks like a recipe book, this is all about eating healthily without depriving yourself of the things you love the most.

and in the kitchen...

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Something to Smile AboutWe expect all celebrities to have a gleaming white dazzling Hollywood smile. The e�ect gives a younger and more attractive look and is the very least you expect from someone in the limelight, with the funds available to have the work done. But, thanks to the advancements in cosmetic dentistry, perfectly straight, brilliant white and pearly teeth are both available and a�ordable for ordinary people too.

Cosmetic dentistry is a popular that has taken hold here after initially being more prevalent in America. With a reputation for poor and unattractive teeth, the UK has been behind in the smile stakes for a long time, but now it seems to be catching up.

It’s amazing how much of an e�ect our teeth can have on our confidence, and it’s a sad fact that many of us shy away from the camera and awkwardly try to conceal crooked, damaged or stained teeth when we laugh.

Over time our teeth naturally become more yellow, and damage from years of smoking and drinking co�ee, tea and red wine, leaves the teeth looking far from gleaming. Indeed your teeth might even be very healthy but yellowing stops them from looking that way. With tooth decay, tartar build-up and fillings chief among the other culprits for discolouration, an unattractive and ageing result is inevitable.

One of the most e�ective and a�ordable treatments to address this is teeth whitening.

Most dental practices o�er two types of whitening, either laser or professional home kits. Both procedures require the use of a bleaching agent that is peroxide-based.

Carried out in the surgery, laser teeth whitening works with a light-activated bleaching gel. Taking between one and two hours, the treatment involves the mouth and gums being protected, while the agent is applied directly to the teeth. This results in immediate whitening and

teeth that are up to ten shades lighter.

Pain and sensitivity are common side e�ects, but usually subside within 48 hours. Nasty burns to the lips, mouth and gums have been reported, but this is uncommon and only occurs when the areas have not been properly protected. That is why it is so important to always have the procedure conducted by a qualified practitioner.

For a tailored professional home whitening kit, your dentist will create a mould of your teeth, before making custom whitening trays for you to use at home with a whitening gel. Home kits contain a far less potent level of peroxide and therefore irritation is unlikely but of course the results won’t be as dramatic either. The length of time that you need to use these for varies considerably depending upon the kit, so always follow your dentist’s advice.

Teeth whitening can last between a few months and three years. The costs vary greatly too, so it is vital that you receive a thorough consultation to establish your needs and expectations before going ahead.

Whitening won’t fix everything though and if your teeth need some extra attention, you may need dental crowns or veneers. Crowns protect damaged and cracked teeth by sitting over the tooth and covering the entire outer surface. Commonly known as caps, the crowns both improve the look of the teeth and preserve their functionality. Prices range from £300 to £1000 per crown.

Veneers are less invasive and are often a better cosmetic choice where the tooth is sound, since they can disguise all manner of problems. The wafer-thin laminates of tooth-coloured material are ‘cemented’ to the front surface of teeth to create perfect pearly whites. Expect to pay between £300 and £1500 per veneer.

Invest in your teeth and give yourself something to truly smile about.

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Something to Smile AboutWe expect all celebrities to have a gleaming white dazzling Hollywood smile. The e�ect gives a younger and more attractive look and is the very least you expect from someone in the limelight, with the funds available to have the work done. But, thanks to the advancements in cosmetic dentistry, perfectly straight, brilliant white and pearly teeth are both available and a�ordable for ordinary people too.

Cosmetic dentistry is a popular that has taken hold here after initially being more prevalent in America. With a reputation for poor and unattractive teeth, the UK has been behind in the smile stakes for a long time, but now it seems to be catching up.

It’s amazing how much of an e�ect our teeth can have on our confidence, and it’s a sad fact that many of us shy away from the camera and awkwardly try to conceal crooked, damaged or stained teeth when we laugh.

Over time our teeth naturally become more yellow, and damage from years of smoking and drinking co�ee, tea and red wine, leaves the teeth looking far from gleaming. Indeed your teeth might even be very healthy but yellowing stops them from looking that way. With tooth decay, tartar build-up and fillings chief among the other culprits for discolouration, an unattractive and ageing result is inevitable.

One of the most e�ective and a�ordable treatments to address this is teeth whitening.

Most dental practices o�er two types of whitening, either laser or professional home kits. Both procedures require the use of a bleaching agent that is peroxide-based.

Carried out in the surgery, laser teeth whitening works with a light-activated bleaching gel. Taking between one and two hours, the treatment involves the mouth and gums being protected, while the agent is applied directly to the teeth. This results in immediate whitening and

teeth that are up to ten shades lighter.

Pain and sensitivity are common side e�ects, but usually subside within 48 hours. Nasty burns to the lips, mouth and gums have been reported, but this is uncommon and only occurs when the areas have not been properly protected. That is why it is so important to always have the procedure conducted by a qualified practitioner.

For a tailored professional home whitening kit, your dentist will create a mould of your teeth, before making custom whitening trays for you to use at home with a whitening gel. Home kits contain a far less potent level of peroxide and therefore irritation is unlikely but of course the results won’t be as dramatic either. The length of time that you need to use these for varies considerably depending upon the kit, so always follow your dentist’s advice.

Teeth whitening can last between a few months and three years. The costs vary greatly too, so it is vital that you receive a thorough consultation to establish your needs and expectations before going ahead.

Whitening won’t fix everything though and if your teeth need some extra attention, you may need dental crowns or veneers. Crowns protect damaged and cracked teeth by sitting over the tooth and covering the entire outer surface. Commonly known as caps, the crowns both improve the look of the teeth and preserve their functionality. Prices range from £300 to £1000 per crown.

Veneers are less invasive and are often a better cosmetic choice where the tooth is sound, since they can disguise all manner of problems. The wafer-thin laminates of tooth-coloured material are ‘cemented’ to the front surface of teeth to create perfect pearly whites. Expect to pay between £300 and £1500 per veneer.

Invest in your teeth and give yourself something to truly smile about.

by Helen Taylor



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If you feel a dip in mood and a lack of enthusiasm during winter; you are not alone. Our internal patterns of sleep, appetite, sex drive, temperature, mood and activity all rely on natural light cycles. Experts recommend getting more light into our lives to help alleviate symptoms.

Getting outdoors each day is crucial to tackling winter blues as it increases our exposure to sunlight and can positively impact on our mood. Exercise and laughter both stimulate and boost endorphins, those wonderful feelgood chemicals in our bodies that help to lift our mood. Make a point of spending time with people who make you smile. It is also important to eat well during the winter.

Over two million people in the UK are a�ected by Seasonal A�ective Disorder (SAD). The low levels of light during the winter months can cause a range of symptoms from slowing down and lacking energy, right through to severe depression. Other symptoms include feeling gloomy, lethargic and experiencing feelings of being unable to carry out our normal routine. Not wanting to go outdoors, loss of libido and craving sweet carbohydrates are also indicators of SAD.

Light therapy has been shown to be extremely helpful for many su�erers and is very easy to use in the form of a lightbox which mimics natural sunlight and can be used daily. “If you have any of these symptoms, even on a mild scale, these are all indicators of SAD,” says Carol Barksfield, managing director of SAD Lightbox Company (www.sad.uk.com). “Using a lightbox is a natural and successful treatment for SAD.”

Mind, the leading mental healthy charity, is calling for people to get outside to guard against winter blues and to improve mental health. Ecotherapy can be a good solution as it combines exercise with time outdoors. If you opt for group activities, it is also a great way to socialise.

“Many of us feel low in winter and research shows this can be related to decreased exposure to natural light. Getting outdoors can help to strengthen our mental resilience and outdoor exercise can be as e�ective as antidepressants for mild to moderate depression and

anxiety,” says Paul Farmer, chief executive of Mind.

“Exercise will increase physical fitness and improve self confidence. Many of us also tend to eat more, especially comfort foods, which can cause weight gain, lead to reduced self esteem and loss of energy. Increasing exercise levels will help to maintain a healthy lifestyle and in turn increase mental wellbeing. Activities with friends or an organised group such as one of Mind’s Ecominds projects can also help to lift our mood as support networks can be important when we’re feeling low.

“Whether going for a lengthy bike ride, a brisk walk, a quick jog around the local park or spending time pottering around the garden, I encourage everyone to step outside and find something they enjoy this winter,” adds Paul.

Mind has developed many ideas to show how ecotherapy can easily be built into our daily lives. See www.mind.org.uk/ecominds for more information.

by Julie Penfold

The darker days and nights caused by the shorter daylight hours of winter can have a huge e�ect on how we feel. If you find yourself wanting to eat and sleep more during winter or are less eager to get out and socialise, tips to alleviate the winter blues are at hand, writes Julie Penfold.

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If you feel a dip in mood and a lack of enthusiasm during winter; you are not alone. Our internal patterns of sleep, appetite, sex drive, temperature, mood and activity all rely on natural light cycles. Experts recommend getting more light into our lives to help alleviate symptoms.

Getting outdoors each day is crucial to tackling winter blues as it increases our exposure to sunlight and can positively impact on our mood. Exercise and laughter both stimulate and boost endorphins, those wonderful feelgood chemicals in our bodies that help to lift our mood. Make a point of spending time with people who make you smile. It is also important to eat well during the winter.

Over two million people in the UK are a�ected by Seasonal A�ective Disorder (SAD). The low levels of light during the winter months can cause a range of symptoms from slowing down and lacking energy, right through to severe depression. Other symptoms include feeling gloomy, lethargic and experiencing feelings of being unable to carry out our normal routine. Not wanting to go outdoors, loss of libido and craving sweet carbohydrates are also indicators of SAD.

Light therapy has been shown to be extremely helpful for many su�erers and is very easy to use in the form of a lightbox which mimics natural sunlight and can be used daily. “If you have any of these symptoms, even on a mild scale, these are all indicators of SAD,” says Carol Barksfield, managing director of SAD Lightbox Company (www.sad.uk.com). “Using a lightbox is a natural and successful treatment for SAD.”

Mind, the leading mental healthy charity, is calling for people to get outside to guard against winter blues and to improve mental health. Ecotherapy can be a good solution as it combines exercise with time outdoors. If you opt for group activities, it is also a great way to socialise.

“Many of us feel low in winter and research shows this can be related to decreased exposure to natural light. Getting outdoors can help to strengthen our mental resilience and outdoor exercise can be as e�ective as antidepressants for mild to moderate depression and

anxiety,” says Paul Farmer, chief executive of Mind.

“Exercise will increase physical fitness and improve self confidence. Many of us also tend to eat more, especially comfort foods, which can cause weight gain, lead to reduced self esteem and loss of energy. Increasing exercise levels will help to maintain a healthy lifestyle and in turn increase mental wellbeing. Activities with friends or an organised group such as one of Mind’s Ecominds projects can also help to lift our mood as support networks can be important when we’re feeling low.

“Whether going for a lengthy bike ride, a brisk walk, a quick jog around the local park or spending time pottering around the garden, I encourage everyone to step outside and find something they enjoy this winter,” adds Paul.

Mind has developed many ideas to show how ecotherapy can easily be built into our daily lives. See www.mind.org.uk/ecominds for more information.

by Julie Penfold

The darker days and nights caused by the shorter daylight hours of winter can have a huge e�ect on how we feel. If you find yourself wanting to eat and sleep more during winter or are less eager to get out and socialise, tips to alleviate the winter blues are at hand, writes Julie Penfold.

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Marie Curie’s Rhyl & Prestatyn Fundraising Group have held various collections during December to

raise funds for Marie Curie Nurses at Asda Kinmel Bay, Venue Cymru, Welsh Assembly Government Building and the White Rose Centre. The Rhyl Army Cadets will be bag packing to help raise funds for Rhyl & Prestatyn Fundraising Group at Morrisons, Rhyl on 22 December 2011.

Rhyl & Prestatyn Fundraising Group launched on 21 July 2011 at a Teaparty which was held at the Welsh Assembly Government Building, Llandudno Junction. Since their launch Rhyl & Prestatyn Fundraising Group have received generous donations from both Greenacres Caravan Park of £2.030.00 and Jakes Bar, Towyn of £1,350.00.

This fantastic group includes long serving volunteers, office volunteers and new members who are all hoping to raise funds for the Conwy & Denbighshire Nursing Appeal. Last year Marie Curie Nurses provided 5.927 hours of nurs-ing care in the Conwy & Denbighshire area which cost £186,335. This year Marie Curie needs to raise £312,000 to continue their care.

Chairperson Hollie said “We are really busy promoting our Group in our local area, which includes identifying local businesses who will support us during the Great Daffodil Appeal 2012. We want to make our fundraising as fun as possible and need new members to come along and help us out.”

If you would like to help the group with their fundraising please contact them by email on [email protected] or call Debbie Rowley on 01745 352912.

For further information, an interview or photography, please contact Nicola WatsonEuro RSCG PR0161 234 [email protected]

Marie Curie Cancer Care is one of the UK’s largest charities. Employing more than 2,700 nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals, it provided care to more than 31,000 terminally ill patients in the community and in its nine hospices last year and is the largest provider of hospice beds outside the NHS.

The Great Daffodil Appeal is the charity’s flagship fundraiser and aims to raise £5.5million. Everyone across the UK is encouraged to give a donation in return for a Marie Curie daffodil pin. All money raised enables Marie Curie Nurses to provide more free care to people with a terminal illness in their own homes and the charity’s hospices.

FundingAround 70 per cent of the charity’s income comes from the generous support of thousands of individuals, membership organisations and businesses, with the balance of our funds coming from the NHS.

Marie Curie NursesThe charity is best known for its network of Marie Curie Nurses working in the community to provide end of life care, totally free for patients in their own homes.

Supporting the choice to die at homeResearch shows around 65 per cent of people would like to die at home if they had a terminal illness, with a sizeable minority opting for hospice care. However, more than 50 per cent of cancer deaths still occur in hospital, the place people say they would least like to be. Since 2004 Marie Curie Cancer Care has been campaigning for more patients to be able to make the choice to be cared for and die at home.



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IT’S something every petrol head dreams of: Trading up from nothing to a super car by buying and selling a few motors in their spare time.

But instead of dreaming, last year I decided to start doing it. The plan was simple – reinvest the cash from each sale into the next vehicle until I bought a 911.

And to encourage people to help, we would sell the Porsche and hand all the money to charity.

The first cars to kick my challenge off were both donated by dealers. I was handed the keys to a VW Golf MkIII by Motorpoint and M25 Audi gave us an S-reg A3.

The A3 wasn’t in the best of health and we were forced to sell it on eBay for less than we’d originally planned at £790. The Golf went to a local man for £250 on eBay.

The second step involved spending £985.25 on an 02-reg Ford Fiesta. This one hung around longer than we’d hoped. When we eventually reduced the price from £2,500 to £2,150, it was snapped up by a little old lady.

Then came our masterstroke – the Hyundai i10 football car. Made by a renowned car artist to celebrate the car manufacturer’s support of the World Cup, the i10 had artificial grass covering every panel and plastic grass seats, not to mention a giant football and goal posts grafted on to the exterior. After a whirl of publicity, which saw it feature in The Daily Telegraph and the BBC news, we put it on eBay. It sold for £5,005 to a Hyundai dealer who planned to use it for publicity.

How I bought a

from nothingBuoyed by our success we contacted another manufacturer and scored three Mazda MX-5s, one of which had been reversed into a lamppost.

With the help of a mechanic mate, we soon had the two good cars roadworthy. We let him keep the broken one as payment and sold the other two for £2,220 profit.

Next up was a 03-model Mercedes CLK, which was bought for £6,000 but needed a trip back to mechanic Matt - not only did he fix it; he also sold it to his receptionist’s mum! A further £2,250 profit was banked.

Citroen then stepped into the fray with a C4 Grand Picasso. The 58-plater was on their fleet and we snapped it up for just £8,110. Unfortunately we couldn’t find a buyer. Eventually a dealer offered £8,000, but instead of cash, offered part exes off his site for the same value.

Knowing cheaper cars were easier to sell we picked a Volvo 940, a Skoda Fabia and a Renault Scenic. Not our smartest move as we only shifted them for a paltry combined profit of £775.

That left £900 in the dealer’s bank account which we spent on a gold Ford Ka, which was sold in a week for £1,700.

Finally we’d reached the magic £10,000 mark and had enough to buy an early 996-shape 911. The right one popped up on Auto Trader and after negotiations I bought R97 RRK for £9,900.

We now plan to get our new baby fettled by Porsche, polished up ready for sale and then eventually, after 13 trades and 15 months, we can hand over a fat cheque to BEN, the automotive industry charity we’ve been working so hard for.



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December is Christmas for most of us, but for the fitness industry the season to be jolly is in January. That’s when people take out expensive gym memberships they’ll only use for a few weeks, buy treadmills that will soon be gathering dust in the garage and invest in all kinds of quick fitness fixes. So how do you get help with your new year’s resolutions without wasting money on things you won’t use?

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of your progress: seeing your performance improve is a great way to keep you on track. Garmin’s Forerunner fitness watches can be a big help: devices such as the FR60 (£119) log every mile and minute, monitoring your heart rate and how many calories you’ve burned as well as the distance you’ve travelled and the speed you achieved. The FR60 can also communicate wirelessly with your computer, enabling you to track performance over time and even share your results with others online.

Garmin isn’t the only firm o�ering to track your progress. The Nike+ Sportband 2 (around £35) is a wristband that includes a removable Nike+ sensor. The sensor tracks your distance, pace, time and calories burned, and when you get home you can upload your data to Nike’s website. Be aware, however, that the battery isn’t replaceable: it’s good for 1,000 hours, Nike says, which means it’s best suited to light use

or training for a specific event such as a 10K or marathon.

Nike also makes smartphone apps to track your fitness, as does rival firm Adidas, whose miCoach system is available in mobile phone form or as a stand-alone bit of kit. The miCoach Pacer (£110) doesn’t just track your progress, though: it hooks into your MP3 player and delivers what Adidas calls “real-time audible coaching”: spoken encouragement to get you through your workout. As with Nike’s fitness kit there’s a website that you can use to track your progress over time.

If you’d rather do your fitness at home,

sticking a Kinect sensor on your Xbox 360 turns the

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If your goal is weight loss rather than overall fitness, the Ki Fit might help. It’s not

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No matter what kind of fitness routine you’re considering, don’t forget the power of music to motivate you. In-ear headphones such as Sennheiser’s excellent IE6 pair (around £64) can replace the gym’s piped music or the sounds of tra�c with your own personal soundtrack, and if you’d rather go wire-free and avoid sticking anything into your ear canals then JayBird’s Sportsband 2 headphones (£99) connect to your music player via Bluetooth. If you prefer aquatic exercise to pounding pavements, there’s an option for you

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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

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What’s On?JANUARY

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7-8th Arts & Literature Event for Young People - FREE - Venue Cymru10-14th The King & I - Venue Cymru15-16th Moscow Ballet - Venue Cymru18-19th Carmen & The Magic Flute - Venue Cymru20th Jethro Hilariously funny evening of slightly nauyghty entertainment - Venue Cymru24th Katherine Jenkins - Daydream Tour 2012 - Venue Cymru27th Kaiser Chiefs - Age Guidance 14+ £1.50 peer ticket28th Circus of Horrors - The Ventriloquist (from Britains Got Talent) - Age Guidance 14+ - Venue Cymru

1-2nd Peppa Pigs Treasure Hunt - Venue Cymru5th The Soldiers in Concert. First group of serving soldiers to hit the British Pop Charts - Venue Cymru10th Spaghetti Western Orchestra - 5 brilliant comic maestros - Venue Cymru10th Sincerely Noelle - starring Alistair McGowan & Charlotte Page - Venue Cymru12th Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra - Venue Cymru12th Nick Beer Race 10km race around the Great Orme and along the promenade in Llandudno. Mrs Kay Hatton Tel: 07967 11960113-18th Yes Prime Minister with Graham Seed & Michael Simkins - Venue Cymru14th Muddy Puddle Club is for children 4-8 years. The RSPB will be doing a whole lot of activities in nature, from pond dipping to bug hunts to making boats from driftwood. Ring the reserve for more details. 01492 58409117th LDN Wrestling - Full of sparkly costumes & audience participation - Venue Cymru19th Sesame Street Live - Elmo Makes Music - Venue Cymru20th Sarah Millican : Thoroughly Modern Millican - Venjue Cymru25th Bertolt Brecht - Internationally Acclaimed - Venue Cymru28-4 March Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Venue Cymru

The Handy Household - The Labours of LemonsWe all know they go nicely with a G&T, but did you know that lemons contain enough acid to ruin the lives of most bacteria found in our kitchens? So, whether you want to sanitise a chopping board, disinfect a counter top or mop the floor, lemons are a great way to keep our homes clean and healthy.Lemons also make it easy to clean a microwave, simply place a bowl of water and lemon juice in the appliance and warm for a few minutes. The steam acts on any stains or lingering smells and once you’ve removed the bowl, you can simply wipe the microwave clean.When it comes to laundry, lemon juice is also brilliant for brightening your faded whites. You can either add it to your washing cycle, or soak delicates in a solution of lemon juice and water to create a mild bleach effect. What’s more, tough food or blood stains stand little chance against this wonder product – simply squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the stain and let it soak in for around 20 minutes, before rinsing with water. And the benefits don’t stop there, as lemon juice is well known for helping to keep us clean and healthy too. Sore throat? Mix lemon juice with honey and warm water to make a soothing drink. Garlicky and onion-smelling fingers can also be thoroughly cleaned by rubbing over with half a lemon and rinsing your hair in lemon juice can even help to combat chlorine-green hair after swimming. So, why not swap your harsh chemical products for the natural and economical power of lemons?



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BarbersHead Office 43BedsOaklands 68Blinds Penrhyn Blinds 10BridalwearDeva 57Building ConstructionAnwyl 55Building ServicesPaul Evans 20Probuild 24Building SuppliesRichard Williams 5

CafeThe Cocoa House 6Sallys 25CakesLet Them Eat Cake 37Car / Caravan Body Ian Hughes 10Steve Streetly 44Westshore Body 16Car SalesConwy Landrover 67North Wales Camper Vans 62North Wales Jag Centre 7The Car Sales 49Car Service RepairAJK Motors 30Reno-Tech 15SWMS 47Car ValetingM & S Valeting 62Carpet & Flooring SpecialistsHome Flooring 41Linney Cooper 2Rhos on Sea Carpets 27CharityMarie Curie 48Classifieds 20Conservatories & WindowsJames Neale 3Spectrum 50CraftsKingdom Krafts 54CyclingWestend Cycles 43 DelicatessanLa Parisienne 11Dog Groomers4 Pretty Paws 53Scooby Doos 51

FishmongerLlandudno Smoakery 20Mermaid Seafoods 14FurnitureOaklands 68

GiftsPetticoat Lane 62

GroundworksNPH Contractors 26

Hair & BeautyNeat Features 23Skin Within 13Stacey’s 21HealthFeelgood Focus 19HolidaysNorth Wales Holiday Cottages 54Home AccessoriesPenrhyn House at Home 29HousingAbbeyfield 9

Insurance BrokersGott & Wynne 6I T SupportYes Web 61

JewellersBeardsalls 63Goldyear 43JoineryNorth Wales Joinery 31

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