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Inside this edition Ruthin Carnival

Lights out

A healthy holiday

Graigaid

Plus so much more

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Hello again to your Clwyd Connection. Last month it was Denbigh that held it’s carnival which was a very successful event. Well done to the organisers. This month it’s a very busy month for the Ruthin area. As you read this, the week long “Ruthin Festival” will be in full swing, culminating with “Top of Town” on Saturday 5th July. If you are looking for something for the little ones, on that same Saturday there is also a family fun day taking place at the Llanfwrog Community Centre. No mention of forthcoming events would be complete without also mentioning the very popular “Graigaid” music festival at the end of July. Coming in August is also the Ruthin Carnival and procession Details of these events and others can be found in the pages of this magazine. Don’t forget, if you are helping to organise any local events across Denbighshire, please let me know about them - I want to help you promote them. Anything from school / village fetes to carnivals, shows etc. The deadline for inclusion is the 20th of each month. Hope you have a great July and if you’re going on holiday, there are some tips on page 32 that might help. Trevor Arnold Editor Tel 01824 707 013

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Contents Ruthin Carnival 7 Wiki town 10 Wordsearch 15 Travel - Myanmar 16 Graigaid festival 18 Garden Mediterranean magic 20 Summer reading 24 Peach Gallette recipe 28 Have a healthy holiday 32 Lights out 35 Dealing with debt 37 Creating more space 40 A new hobby? Try sewing... 42 Sudoku puzzle 44 Whats on 48 Index to advertises 50

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Evening in the month of July 2014


Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, uttered these words on the eve of Britain officially entered the First World War. Exactly 100 years later we are inviting millions of individuals, households and companies to join together in a national moment of reflection. We're encouraging everyone in the UK to turn off their lights between 10pm and 11pm on 4 August 2014 – leaving only a single light or candle for this symbolic act of reflection and hope.

On that night we will remember more than a million Commonwealth Service personnel who lost their lives in the First World War.

We hope to light one million candles across the UK to remember each and every one of those Service men and women who gave their lives in the war to end all wars. Please join together with us to create a unique national moment for the United Kingdom and The Royal British Legion.

To help organise a commemorative event in your local community, download our LIGHTS OUT poster (PDF 1.9Mb). at www.1418now.org.uk/whats-on/lights-out A Welsh version is also available.

A limited edition Centenary candle will be available from M&S stores from 4 July 2014 for £4, with all profit going to The Royal British Legion.

There will be a special event at the top of Moel Famau. Registration is online Please visit: http://www.expeditionwise.com/index.php/lights-out-moel-famau-ch246

LIGHTS OUT is a headline project of the cultural programme 14-18 NOW and was initiated by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport; 14-18 NOW is a curated programme of new art works across the UK that forms part of the official commemorations of the Centenary of the First World War. (Visit www.1418now.org.uk/whats-on/lights-out/ for more information)


HOW TO PLAY

Fill in the grid so that every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9 without repetition. That’s all there is to it.

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic. There’s no maths involved, It’s fun, challenging and addictive. Solutions on page 48

The Connection Sudoku

Easy Hard


WIN £15! Where’s Rebus I have hidden 5 pictures of “Rebus” the dragon in this magazine

Competition and puzzle solutions EASY HARD

For your chance to win £15, just email or write to the address on page 4 and tell me where he is hiding. Don’t forget to include your contact details.

On the 20th July I will pick a winner at random & send that person £15.

The winner of the “Where’s Rebus” competition last month was:- Mrs C Hudson from Herons Walk Abingdon Well done.

Rebus was hiding on pages :- 19, 29, 33, 35 and 44 Wordsearch phrase: A bad workman always blames his tools

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LOCAL EVENTS Ruthin Festival 28th June - 5th July. A week long extravaganza culminating on 5th July with “Top of Town” a day of musical entertainment on St Peter’s Square, Ruthin. 1.30pm - 8pm. See www.ruthinfestival.co.uk for the full week long timetable of events. Organ Recitals, St Peter’s, Ruthin Every Wednesday in July. All start at 8pm, tickets £5 on the door. The organ console is viewable on a big screen. HEARTFELT ART AND CRAFT CONSORTIUM Saturday 12th July (and every 2nd Saturday onwards) 10am – 3pm. at Halkyn Parish Hall and Library. Free admission ‘Heartfelt art and craft’ is a consortium consisting of artists, crafters and small businesses, working together with a common purpose of engaging with local people and as such to raise the awareness of and promote the sale of their work. The monthly events also benefit Local charities by way of fundraising at the events Please contact me on 01352 781088 or email me on [email protected] for more information Ss Cynfarch and Mary Llanfair DC. ALL STRINGS ATTACHED a musical evening with local performers ranging from classics to folk to modern. Saturday July 19th 7.30pm. Tickets £5. Extend the evening by bringing along a picnic from 6pm. Contact Dian 01824 707506. The North Wales Society of Fine Art is having their exhibition at Venue Cymru from July3rd.-August 29th. Venue Cymru is a large arts venue in Llandudno incorporating a gallery, restaurant ,arena and theatre. The complex is open from 10am.-7.45pm Monday to Saturday The Annual Clawddnewydd and Clocaenog Sports will be held on the 26th July. It will have a Tractor Run which starts at 11am then the show will start at 12.00 with the Presidents address and the Fancy Dress competition followed by Horse Show, Jumping & Gymkhana Fur and Feather competition (hens, ducks rabbits etc.). Marquee competitions, Clwyd Axemen, Fell Race "Push up the Pincyn" Sports (sack race, three legged race etc.) for all ages! Vintage Tractors, Cars and Bikes, Dog Show and display. Junior Football Tournament Zorbing balls, Bouncy castle

There are prizes for all competitions Refreshments are catered for on the field. Everybody welcome from 0-99 !! Any local business who would like to promote/sell their goods (no food), arts, crafts, plants etc. FREE OF CHARGE at the show, please contact Nan Roberts on 07925687973 for a stall/place or if you have any enquires about the show. Adults £3 - Children 4+ £1 Maximum charge of £10 for a family or car. Free Car Park Llanrhaeadr village show Saturday 2nd August FeaturingTractor run plus many displays of horses, dogs, poultry, sheep, beef & dairy cattle. Denbigh ccaged bird display, side shows and much more. Admission £4. Children £1. Also a community evening with hog roast and entertainment (adults £7 children £3) Sunday 13th July in Llanfwrog Church there is a Service of Holy Communion and Thanksgiving for the ministry of Mr. Neil Roberts, the retiring Headteacher of Ysgol Borthyn CIW School. Everyone is welcome to attend! LOCAL GROUPS Denbigh Lower Park Bowling Club are looking for Crown Green players to join for the 2014 season (April to the end of September). We have a car share scheme as we have to travel along the North Wales coast. The senior citizens team play in a mixed league on Tuesday afternoons. The ladies team plays on Wednesday afternoons and a mixed team also plays on Thursday evenings. If you are interested, please phone Mr. Oliver Jones on 01745 813087. The Denbigh & District Civic Society was formed to safeguard & enhance the built environment in the conservation area of Denbigh & the surrounding area. We have monthly meetings at Castle House Denbigh where we discuss planning matters, arrange talks & go on regular visits to places of interest. We are looking for new members and we would welcome anyone interested to come & join us. Contact the Secretary on 01745 816982. Bingo is held at Llys Goodman (at the back of Market Street Car Park) every Tuesday night. The doors open at 7pm and play starts at 7.30pm. There is a £1 entrance charge but that includes raffle tickets and refreshments. For further details please call Dawn on 705241 or just turn up at the hall.


Llanrhaeadr WI meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 00 P.M at Pentre Chapel Vestry. Come along and join us .we have interesting talks and demonstrations . Mae croeso i bawb ymuno a ni, a warm welcome awaits you. If you wish to find out more about the WI June on 890532 Cancer research UK - Vale of Clwyd Committee. We are a small committee who would welcome new members. Please phone 01824 703058 RUTHIN AIR TRAINING CORPS 1918( Ruthin) Squadron ATC meets Mon and Thurs 1900 to 2130 next to Ruthin Fire Station. Air Cadet membership for boys and girls aged 13 to 18. Free RAF uniform, flying and gliding, shooting, aviation activities, adventure training, RAF camps and more. Why not come along and see what the Sqn has to offer? Do you like Table Tennis? Come and play at the friendly Llanbedr D. C. Table Tennis Club. We are looking for new members of any standard. We meet in the Llanbedr Village Hall every Tuesday from 4 to 6pm. The cost is £2 per session. If interested contact Guy Alford Tel. 01824 703645 E. [email protected] or Gordon Stevenson Tel. 01824 702923. Or, just turn up and make some new friends. KEEP MOVING EXERCISE CLASS for 50+ meet every Wednesday morning during term time at Ruthin Youth Centre Borthyn Denbigh Road 11.-30 -12.30 Instructor Elen Lloyd New members welcome First class free. Further details contact Mair 01824 703583 Elaine 01824 703961 SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL: DENBIGH, RUTHIN AND DISTRICT. We are worldwide service organization of women working to improve the lives and status of women and girls everywhere. (politics and religion are not part of our remit) We meet at Brookhouse Mill Denbigh at 7pm on the first Monday of every month (except Bank Holidays and August) A warm welcome will be extended to visitors. For more information about our programme, who we are and what we do, please visit our new website: www.clwydsoroptimists.com or phone our members secretary on 01978 860900

COME AND JOIN US - Whether you fancy making new friends or just enjoying a night out once a month you'll be more than welcome at Clawddnewydd WI. You are sure to fit in - we come in all shapes, ages and sizes. We meet in Canolfan Cae Cymro at 7.30pm on the third Monday of the month. Why not join us, no pressure, just come and see if it's for you or telephone Emma Lewis on 01824 750295 to find out more. Trefnant Women's Institute meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.00pm in Trefnant Village Hall. Why not come along and see if it is for you, plenty of interesting things happening, we don't just make 'Jam' these days! Further details from Lilian Cowen 01745 730992 Come along and meet the members of Ruthin W.I. We meet every 2nd Friday of the month at 7pm in Llys Goodman Our talks this year include Wildlife, Life in the Army ,Crafts, Herbs and Vitamins and Welsh singing. Why not give it a try. Visitors welcome. Contact details Mary Gledhill 01824 703746 Llandyrnog & Llangwfan W.I. meet the 2nd Tuesday in the month in the Village Hall, Llandyrnog at 7pm. We have a variety of speakers and trips. Our meetings close with a light supper. For further details please contact the Secretary, Ann Casemore on 01824 790328. New members welcome. RUTHIN THERAPY 'DROP-IN' Last Friday in every month from 1PM - 4PM. Local complementary therapists offer taster treatments. Donations for charity appreciated, refreshments while you wait. Come along to Ystafell Newcome, Llys Goodman ( behind Market St car park). For further details contact : Sue Williams on (01824) 703792. The Rotary Club of Ruthin. Clwb Rotary Rhuthun. (Founded 1959) If you would like to come and join us please contact Peter Brixey 01978 790190 or Phil Durrell 01824 703453 Dinbych invite potential new members to come along and see what Rotary is all about! We meet at The Brookhouse Mill, Ruthin Road, Denbigh most Tuesdays, 6.45 for 7pm. If you are interested, please ring Rotarian John Davies on 01824 703253 (day) or 01824 703 708 (eve & w.end). e.mail [email protected]


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