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Yates - Walk 19 The Garden Photographs rivals and at a price that most of us I know what you are all thinking though – is it slow? looking for a small family car can Well actually it nips around really well and it does not easily afford. feel underpowered at all even with only 60PS. Dear Friends, LoveSkoda Citigo Colour Edition.indd 1 Wirral The end of the28/02/2017 14:34 The Magazine of Choice school year again! for Businesses in Wirral. The children will be excited already starting their holidays, I hope the Do You Know? 10 parents are enjoying the break too Holiday Destinations 14 with them! Auto Review by Tony Yates 16 Summer is finally here, we certainly had a glorious 20 Pubs Walks Around Wirral - No.18 21 May, June and July with the lovely weather. There is August In The Garden 22 lots going on in and around Wirral - see our What's on Guide for some great ideas, so check them out! Caldy Open Gardens 27 Yesterday’s Wirral - Old Photographs 32 There is something for everyone, many of the events are free events too! Local Community News 36, 38 Each month we run many editorials, from recipes and Support Local Charities 40, 50, 52 gardening to motoring and holiday destinations, plus Where to Eat & DRINK in Wirral 42 Charities Events and Community News to name a few! Impressive Fruit Pies & Tarts 45 Don’t forget to let our advertisers know you have seen Steve Morgan Foundation 48 their advert in Love Wirral magazine. 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