My Local View | May 2010 by Paul Adamson

May 2010 Delivered FREE to 11,250 homes in Caerphilly

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A selection of articles Kids Page Page 12

Beauty Tips Page 18

Hi all,

Fun Quiz

You can tell the Weather is finally warming up!

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As I sit here on my computer, I can hear my wife working hard outside - painting fences, digging flower beds and giving our garden fence a much needed lick of paint. I am of course keeping a watchful eye on the quality of work from my slightly chilly office.

Wayne David

As we move into the warmer months you may want to take part in some of the various activities listed in our popular What’s ON guide. There is one event in particular that I am hoping to get to, armed with a camera. It’s a Napoleonic re-enactment being held at Llancaiach Fawr on the 30th and 31st of May. As well as soaking up the atmosphere of a by-gone age it will be an ideal opportunity to remind my better half that women of the Napoleonic age did not have the luxury of a Hover Mower. I am not sure if she will thank me for it! Actually, maybe I will keep my mouth shut our shed is a rather chilly place to sleep. See you next month

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Recipe | Asparagus & Pea Risotto Page 34

Dr. Roger’s Gardening Column Page 38

Paolo Roberts | Financial Focus Page 52

What’s on in Caerphilly Pages 60 + 68

Thought for the Month Page 62

Leanne Evans | Legal Eagle Page 64

Paul

Published by: Local View Advertising Limited Company Number: 5717569 Registered in England & Wales VAT registration number: 935 9733 80 Editor: Paul Adamson Business Address: 2 Kidwelly Court, Caerphilly, CF83 2TY Contact Details: Tel: 02920 880378 / 07737 610177 Email: paul@mylocalview.co.uk Web: http://www.mylocalview.co.uk While every care has been taken to ensure that the data contained in this document is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

Local View do 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 in any form without the prior permission of the publisher. Distribution We deliver to at least 11,250 homes in Caerphilly every month including: Castle View, Hendredenny, Watford Park, Watford Farm, Glenfields, Bondfield Park, Mountain View, Lon y Llyn, Cwm Ifor, Ty Isaf, Energlyn Park, Pontypandy, Bedwas, Trethomas, 700 homes in Machen, Castle Park, Town Centre. You can see the magazine online, get prices and deadline dates at www.mylocalview.co.uk

Front cover designed by: Andrew Grifﬁths | andescape Contact: andrew@andescape.co.uk

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6 Spiral Crossword Starting top left enter the answers in the grid in a clockwise spiral. The last letter of one answer is the first letter of the next. The shaded squares can be rearranged to form the name of an island.

1 European sea (13) 2 Country, capital Oslo (6) 3 Colour of the rainbow (6) 4 Political scandal that led to the impeachment of the USA’s President Nixon in1974 (9)

5 Book of the Bible which comes after Proverbs (12) 6 Month of the year (9) 7 Most northerly capital city of Europe (9) 8 Capital of Uganda (7)

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All aspects of Plastering & Plaster Boarding New Build & Renovation or Repair

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Multi Purpose Compost Godwins 65 Litre £3.99 each or 3 Bags for £10.00 8ft Bean Canes sold loose, £3.98 for 10

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Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

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Does It Have The Following:

Take Ages to Start Slow Running Programs Unexpected Shutdowns/Restarts Internet Connection Problems Slow Web Browsing Pictures Slow to Load Virus or Spyware Alerts General Problems

For plain speaking friendly help with any of the above … Give me a try now

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No call out fee No fix no fee Free collection & delivery on all repairs All work Guaranteed

PC & Laptop Repairs

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Landscaping & Garden Maintenance The following is carried out to a high standard by NTPC trained staff. Grass cutting- weekly/fortnightly/monthly Hedge cutting Tree work Weed control Flower beds maintained Grounds clearance Window cleaning (with blades, not poles) Patios and drives pressure cleaned Fence painting For a FREE quote call Tom on 07540 849996 02920 865300 or Richard on 07896 982253 “Masters In Your Field”

Llanbradach Bowling Club’s newly refurbished Function room is available for private hire for just £20.00 Perfect for Wedding’s, Christenings, Funerals, Birthday’s, get together’s and Business Meetings. Our function room is available for daytime, evening & weekend hire. Our facilities include free parking, well stocked bar, CD sound system, flat screen TV, Sky TV, small dance floor & disco lighting. We can also provide a catering service.

Just 10 minutes from Caerphilly Castle

For further information call

Ivor on 07913 330449 or Roy on 07895 075446

First year membership for new bowling members is FREE!

Join our social club for just £5 a year

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8 Spiral Crossword

Professional, Quality

Starting top left enter the answers in the grid in a clockwise spiral. The last letter of one answer is the first letter of the next. The shaded squares can be rearranged to form the name of a British island.

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First class websites at realistic prices

1 Country, capital Vilnius (9) 2 Sign of the zodiac, the water bearer (8) 3 Steven ___, producer of the Jurassic Park films (9) 4 County in which Cheltenham and

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Tewkesbury are situated (15) Name of King Arthur’s legendary sword (9) 32nd US president (9) Capital of Libya (7) Country, capital Rome (5)

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We specialise in small cars

Part exchange welcome 12 months MOT 3 Months warranty Low mileage Pretty cars Used cars purchased 55 cars in stock Most cars are 1 owner with history

Teach your Child to Swim with Dolphin Swim School Small group lessons for children aged 3+ Quality instructors, quality lessons. Lessons held at St. Martins School Pool Run by Hannah Evans & Lee Thomas

Call Hannah on 07518 869993

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Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

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Arctic Windows

We offer quality: Repairs to:

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Windows Doors Porches Fascias Gutters

at affordable prices

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Misted Double-Glazed Units Hinges - Handles Letter Boxes Yellowed Door Panels Speedy Locksmith Service

Contact John Boyland on 07889 932388 or 029 2086 5275 to arrange a quotation

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Restoration of 1 Restoration for Caerphilly Church 2

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Caerphilly Church

The second phase of restoration work at Van Road United Reformed Church is almost complete. The worship area on the first floor has been restored using traditional materials and methods, and returned to its original colour scheme. The first phase was completed in 2008 when the exterior of the building and the northwest tower were extensively repaired and restored. The church opened in 1904 as an English Congregational Church. It served local people as well as an influx of families from the West Country, who came to work in the collieries and on the railway. The building was designed by Sir William Beddoe-Rees, an eminent Welsh Chapel designer. The church is one of a few of the 19 churches he designed which still survives and is in use. Its tradition of Christian worship, serving the needs of local people, and providing for community activities continues today. In 1972, the church joined the newly formed United Reformed Church and in 1997 it was Grade 11 Listed by CADW. A third phase of restoration work is proposed for the ground floor rooms, as and when funding becomes available. The funders of the work to date are: The Welsh Assembly Government, The Heritage Lottery Fund, Caerphilly County Borough Council, the United Reformed Church Wales, Garfield Weston Foundation, James Pantyfedwen Foundation and the Congregation. If anyone has memorabilia of past events and activities at the church, which we could copy, please contact: John Wade 029 20 866 578. Two celebrations are planned to mark the end of the current restoration programme and a warm welcome is extended to all. Sunday 23rd May at 3.00 p.m. A Service of Rededication of the restored sanctuary and relocation of the memorial plaques. The service will be conducted by: Rev. Shelagh Pollard, Rev. Peter Noble, Rev. Malcom Shapland, former ministers of the church and its sister congregations. Friday 9th July at 3.00 p.m. A Community Celebration of the restoration work when the church will be decorated as part of the Annual Caerphilly Flower Festival. Further information available from:

Church Secretary: tel. 029 20 868 384 VAN-guard Centre Secretary: tel. 029 20 866 578. Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

Beano’s coffee room Tapas Evenings coming back to Beano’s from Saturday 5th June

Tapas, Wine & Beers

Quiz Night coming soon to Beano’s

Saturday evenings

47 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly (We are in the main town) Tel: 02920 888595 Venue is available for private hire

Have fun at Kids Cove Hot Party Food at no extra charge* No need to pre-order, £ £choose at the Party!! Party Packages from £5.95 a head

Open 7 days a week from 10am to 7pm

Entry Prices

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Tel: 029 20863333

Unit 2A, Crossways Retail Park, Caerphilly, CF83 3NL

info@kidscove.co.uk FREE Wi-Fi * No additional charge for weekend parties | *Subject to deposit being paid, call Amy or Sophie for details.

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Kids Page

FAIRGROUND FUN

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Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

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Open 7 Days a Week from 10am - 6pm Including Bank Holidays 10am - 5pm Parent Toddler Session Weekdays £3.00* Under 4’s - £3.30 / Over 4’s - £3.90 Variety of party options available Snacks and refreshments & Free Parking Unit 6 Taff Business Centre OOL Tonteg Road H C S R E Treforest Ind. Est. AFT IRATE CF37 5UA

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14 Calcudoku

Fill each cell with a number from 1-6. No number can be repeated in any row or column. The numbers in the heavily outlined set of squares (cages) must combine in any order to produce the target number in the top corner, using only the mathematical operator specified: +, -, x or /. Numbers can be repeated within a cage, but not in the same row or column.

Premier Holidays held a coach display in ASDA carpark, caerphilly on Saturday 10th April 2010 to get ourselves established with the local residents as well as offering a choice of holidays and day trips that are available throughout the year. There was a great level of interest from the public enquiring about private coach hire as well as numerous bookings for up and coming tours and days out.

Katie Olsen from Premier commented “All in all we can proudly say that the day turned out to be a great success. We would like to thank ASDA for giving us the opportunity to publicise our new venture”. Premier Coaches have an advertisement on Page 31

New Caerphilly Fish Bar & Cafe Fish Bar: Mon - Fri: 11.30am - 9pm | Sat 11.30am - 7pm Baguette and Sit down area: Mon - Fri: 11.30am - 3pm

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Boneless & Skinless Cod & Hake Burgers Pasties Sausages Speci Chicken 4 Cod al! F & Chip illets Salad Boxes s only £ for Jacket Potatoes 2.80! Panini’s

Fully Furnished Café inside

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Under New Management Fully Refurbished

School Children Menu Baguettes & Rolls Children’s Menu Home made Chicken Curry Large Pukka Pies Various Sauces

Present this advert and get a FREE drink with food purchased during May 2010

Find us at 6 Bartlett Street, Caerphilly, CF83 1JS next to Tiger Lily and near the Bus & Train Station Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

Fish & Ch Speci ips Wedn al esd & Frid ay ay

Telephone Orders Welcome 029 20866510

DSW Kitchens & Bathrooms Limited We offer a complete service at affordable prices Anything from a complete kitchen to new doors and worktops

W S D FREE quotations No silly gimmicks, just good value

Replacement doors and worktop service available including sink, taps, etc

10% off new Kitchens during May 2010

CALL TODAY on 029 20887666 or David on 07866 552299

Visit our showroom at 6 Llanfabon Drive Shops, Trethomas, Caerphilly, CF83 8GZ DSW Kitchens & Bathrooms Limited is the new trading name of D&S Kitchens

J and J Home Improvements • • • • • • • •

jayshome@hotmail.co.uk

Painting and Decorating (Internal & External, Coving and Wall Paper Hanging) Tiling (Wall & Floor) Carpentry Garden services (Decking, Fencing, Paving, Driveways) UPVC Windows and Doors Plumbing Repairs and Maintenance Other aspects of work also considered No jobs to Small Flat packs put together

Call Jason on 07931 553881 To advertise contact Paul: E: paul@mylocalview.co.uk T: 029 2088 0378 M: 07737 610177

Ce l tic Taxis

029 2086 7575 Your local choice for: • • • •

Local Trips Nights Out Airport Transfers Contract Work welcomed

Present this ad to our driver and you could win a Meal for Two at the Cwrt Rawlin Inn. Offer ends May 31st, 2010 Name: Telephone Number: Winner will be notified by phone.

You can also book our 8 Seater mini-bus with wheelchair access Perfect for Airport Transfers

home solutions

Floor & Wall Tiling Plastering Landscaping A reliable, Professional & Clean Service • • • • • • • •

Wall & Ceiling Plastering Dry Lining Floor & Wall Tiling Solid Wood & Laminate Flooring PVC & Wood Skirtings Door Hanging Painting & Decorating Garden Landscaping • Fencing • Patio • Decking • Landscape Design Service

Project Management & Installation of Fitted Bathrooms & Kitchens

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Home and Garden Services

Home improvement & landscaping specialists

Home & Garden Services Kitchens • Bathrooms Patios • Decking Fencing • uPVC & more Call us today on 029 20888987 Michael on 07813 753 757 or Jerry on 07977 627 536

Guitar & Bass Lessons with RR Music Tuition

For more information or to sign up today, please contact Richard:

AERPHILLY

FUNERAL SERVICES LTD

PARC AVENUE FUNERAL HOME Digniﬁed, professional service in time of need.

Mobile: 07961 688577 E-Mail: rrmusictuition@hotmail.co.uk

Independent Funeral Directors covering Caerphilly & surrounding areas.

( Based in Trethomas )

Private Rest Rooms Traditional & Eco Funerals

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Pre-paid Funeral Plans by Golden Charter Member National Association of Funeral Directors

Visit our NEW FAIR-TRADE SHOP in Caerphilly

Volvo Limousines also available for Weddings

African Carvings, Lamps, Vases Only supplier of Spanish hand made JARAPA Rugs in the area

02920 862100 (On Call 24 HRS)

Most unusual silver Jewellery ( Hand-made and each one unique )

All major Credit Cards accepted

Indonesian Clothes. Sizes 8 -30 Special Events : Call in or phone to book! Thursday, Friday & Saturday Thai & Sports Massage, Facials Aromatherapy Massage, & Reﬂexology

Established 1977

For all your decorating needs

• Prompt and Reliable Service • High Standard and Competitive Rates • No job too small

Saturday Psychic readings

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CLASSIC DECOR

with this advert in May 2010

TEL : 029 20887272

4 Bartlett Street, Caerphilly, CF83 1JS

Neal Parkins

Construction & Landscaping

We offer a wide range of: • • •

Interior & Exterior Construction Waste Management | Disposal Landscaping Services

Quotes and Advice freely given

Please contact Brian on 07875755894 T: 029 2081 3205 M: 07984 252 162 a l for l a c ! e Pleas ote today u q e: enquiries@nealparkins.co.uk w: www.nealparkins.co.uk

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Beauty Tips

Focus on Beauty Getting Lippy Your lips can be the most attention-grabbing part of your face, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all too easy to make mistakes and make your lips stand out for the wrong reasons. Caring for your lips and choosing the right products can produce wonderful results.

Basics

Exfoliate around the mouth as part of your regular skincare regime. This will remove dead skin cells and encourage good circulation in and around the lips. When applying foundation, make sure you also cover your lips to provide a good even base for colour application.

Colour

Lip liner used as a base colour gives a long-lasting effect. The colour will remain long after your lipstick has faded. This is particularly useful with lip gloss, which normally disappears too quickly. Lip liner should only be a shade or two darker than your lipstick.

Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

Blot lipstick with a soft tissue, reapply and then blot again to give a deeper colour effect (blotting also helps to keep colour off teeth).

Luscious Lips

To achieve fuller lips, apply liner slightly outside your natural lip line and then place some white eye shadow over your lipstick in the middle of your bottom lip and blend, or apply a tiny amount of gloss (but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blend). To make lips look pouty, dab a touch of gloss in the centre of your top lip. Uneven lips can be corrected by using a lighter colour lipstick on the smaller lip. Dark shades make lips look smaller.

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8am - 5pm Monday to Friday & 9am - 2pm Saturday Find us at: 55 Mill Road, Caerphilly, CF83 3FD Call us on: 0779 199 5330

Feeling the Financial pinch, financial status not in the best of health…………Then you may need a Financial Health check!

No Pressure, No huge fees, No deadlines, just friendly honest advice which might be all you need to be able to be Financially Fit again.

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How it works One appointment, time and place to suit you, we complete a confidential assessment of all your finances then with our INDEPENDENT sourcing software and our own experience of the marketplace we find the best products to suit YOUR needs.

Take the first step today & call Paul Brown

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Mortgage Home insurance Life insurance Debt problems Providence Financial Services 16 Bradford St Caerphilly CF83 1GA Paul Brown T/A Providence Financial Services is an appointed representative of IN Partnership the trading name of The On-Line Partnership Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loans secured on it.

Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

21 02920 883 250 07989 985 488 Dog grooming service

Just a bath or the full treatment. Summer’s coming, so treat your dog to a spot of pampering!

Dog walking service

Regular or occasional walks available (incl. weekends).

Dress your windows in style FREE bottle of Bubbly! plus 20% off your order in May 2010

Cats & small pets cared for in their own home Purr-fect for when you go on holiday! Please call for more information.

All care tailored to the needs of your pet(s). Fully insured and CRB checked.

Call Sue on 02920 881778 or 07749 660738 for details e-mail: petminderwales@yahoo.com

Quality blinds & Curtains without the price tag www.jensenblinds.com

We are a local company with over 20 years experience. We don’t have the overheads of larger Window Companies so you benefit from substantial savings. Installers of High Quality PVCu: • Windows & Doors • Patio Doors • French Doors • Conservatories We comply with Building Regulations Part L Pilkington “K” Glass used throughout

Need a repair on existing fixtures? • Broken/ Misted Glass Units • Discoloured Door Panels • Locks & Hinges replacement We also offer:

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Fun Quiz

Myths and Legends 1. According to legend, what type of gift do you receive if you kiss the Blarney Stone? 2. According to Greek mythology, a centaur is a cross between which two creatures? 3. What was the name of King Arthur’s legendary sword? 4. Used as a word in the English language, what is the name of the nymph from Greek mythology who was cursed by the Queen of the Gods to only be able to say what others had said? 5. What is the name of the bridge in Venice where lovers will supposedly be granted eternal love if they kiss on a gondola at sunset underneath it? 6. What is the only mythical creature that is a sign of the Chinese zodiac? 7. Lending its name to a roller coaster at Seaworld in Orlando, which legendary sea monster was said to have been seen off the coasts of Norway and Iceland? 8. Which mythological creatures could only be tamed by female virgins? 9. In Greek mythology, a ﬂower grew by a pool of water when which character had died there after falling in love with his reﬂection in the water? 10. What did Charles II supposedly ask to be removed from the Tower of London before changing his mind when he was told of a legend that suggested doing this would cause the entire kingdom to collapse? Answers on Page 66

Ladies Night! Ann Summers wants to give you a

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Call Carla today on

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Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

23 Affordable Elegance for Windows and Doors

Save up to 20% on all Blinds & Awnings this month Call to arrange your FREE Home Visit Fabulous offers on all Blinds & Awnings Present this advert and claim up to 20% on your order this month. Call for details. We accept all major credit cards

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Freephone: 0800 0828 659 | Mobile: 07703 739 853 Website: http://www.innershadeofwales.co.uk Email: enquiries@innershadeofwales.co.uk Classy Claws Beauty Salon are pleased to offer CACI Non- Surgical Solutions to help Improve your Skin problems Caci Ultimates: How it works Tiny electrical impulses are transmitted through unique cotton tipped probes. These low frequency pulses communicate with the muscle ﬁbres using a unique electromagnetic language that effectively recharges the electrical energy potential of the muscle. Microdermabrasion The orbital rotation of the abrasive head performs a progressive and controlled skin exfoliation removing imperfections and impurities. Results are visible after just one treatment. The complexion is left clearer, smoother and more youthful looking. Microcurrent Toning The electrical energy stimulates and re-educates the muscles to wither, relax or contract. Consequently, facial contours are redeﬁned and lines and wrinkles are softened and smoothed. Call for further details and other CACI treatments as seen on the hit T.V. show 10 Years Younger

Special Offer £25 for ﬁrst Facial Classy Claws, 68, Main Street, Maesycwmmer,CF82 7PP 01443 819153 www.classyclaws.biz To advertise contact Paul: E: paul@mylocalview.co.uk T: 029 2088 0378 M: 07737 610177

Working from home

What not to wear by Ted Bruning

t was nearly lunchtime when I realised I still had my slippers on. Horrified, I ran a quick mental reconstruction of the day so far. I’d walked the dog at about 8, got home just before 9, taken my wellies off, put my slippers on, sat down in The Office (converted garage, no heating), and started work. Three hours of work later (interspersed, of course, with the odd cup of coffee, piece of toast, and game of solitaire), I still wasn’t fully dressed! And worse, I hadn’t cleaned my teeth! So, am I letting myself go? You hear, of course, of people who’ve been working from home for years who have got out of the habit of getting dressed at all. People who spend all day at the screen in just their vest and pants. People who are still in their jim-jams when the kids get home from school. People whose teeth are green. People whose stubble isn’t designer, just disgusting. It’s the isolation that does it. When you no longer have to impress your boss – let alone Natalie from HR – you start dressing to suit yourself. And the decline starts by small and easy stages. First, of course, it’s weekend clothes on weekdays – scuffed trainers, well-worn jeans, and a ‘Legalise It’ T-shirt rather than collar and tie or Timberlands and sharply-pressed chinos or whatever etiquette demands in your office. No harm in that – why dress up when no-one can see you? But it never stops at jeans and T-shirts; and when phoning fellow workers-from-home, I find I can’t help wondering what they’re wearing. I might be talking to someone who sounds bright, cheerful, sharp, clued-up, keen as mustard and clearly a thoroughgoing professional in every important respect. But have they bothered to get dressed? Somehow, I can’t get enthusiastic about doing business with someone whose idea of appropriate clothing is a pair of elderly Y-fronts and a Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

grubby string vest. And I certainly have no intention of going that way myself. In fact I’ve always been a bit of a stickler in matters sartorial. Not natty, or even neat, but neurotic. For instance, I hate taking my shoes off when visiting: what’s wrong with wiping your feet? I have a horror of ankle-flapping trousers: the cuff should sit neatly on the top of the shoe. And the waistband should go round the waist, not anywhere lower. In short, my clothes don’t scream “look at me”; they whisper “there is absolutely nothing unconventional or noteworthy about the way I am dressed”. I blame my father, who always dressed just so. He was halfway into a fortnight’s holiday in the Adriatic before he could be convinced that he didn’t need to wear his customary checked tweed jacket during his morning constitutional round the harbour, and had been retired for several years before he stopped putting on a tie every morning. Not that I’m anything like as formal as that, certainly not in these times when almost the only working men who wear a tie every day are police officers and Eddie Stobart drivers. But I’ve never been able to shrug off the feeling that clothes, not manners, makyth man; and still wearing slippers by lunchtime is, to me, the precursor of a disastrous downward lunge into the land of pants and vests. Having said all that, let’s not go mad here. I still can’t be persuaded to do any ironing...

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A Good Announcement for Caerphilly A few weeks ago I was delighted when the Ministry of Defence (MoD) made a highly significant announcement. A contract for a new Scout vehicle for the Army is to go to General Dynamics (UK) Limited - a company based in Newbridge. Quentin Davies, the Armed Forces Minister, Peter Hain and myself, made the announcement to the workforce. This will mean that hundreds of well paid, highly skilled jobs will be retained in the Caerphilly Borough and many new jobs will be created. General Dynamics (UK) Limited has had a highly successful business in Oakdale and Newbridge, developing and producing the Bowman Telecommunications System, currently being used by the Armed Forces. This new contract will ensure that the skills and expertise of the workforce will be retained and extended. The competition for the MoD contract was between General Dynamics (UK) Limited and British Aerospace Electronic Systems. General Dynamics (UK) Limited won on the basis of cost and the technology the company was able to offer to the project.

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Spice of the month Cinnamon A sweet warm spice used in drinks, desserts and even curries. True cinnamon comes from a small evergreen tree, Cinnamon zeylanicum, which grows in Sri Lanka. Thin strips of the inner bark are peeled off the tree, rolled into thin sticks and dried ready for sale in this form or ground into powder. Cinnamon is used to flavour milk puddings, fruit dishes, cakes and biscuits. It also works well with Mediterranean and Mexican meat dishes and is one of the ingredients in curry powder. Often added to drinks such as hot chocolate, coffee and mulled wine, the sweet, warm scent is enjoyed on cold days. As well as its uses as a flavouring, cinnamon has several medicinal properties. It is one of the few spices that can be eaten in its pure form and is said to help fight colds and coughs. Cinnamon’s warming properties help with cold hands and feet, chilblains and other chills. It’s also helpful

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Health Watch | Coping with Stress to do everything yourself. Most of us try to do too much, feeling we have to constantly prove our worth. •

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When Mazda designed its MX-5 it kept things simple. The concept was to recreate a classic British sportscar of days gone by and boy did they crack it. As only the Japanese can, they took the idea we had and made it even better – and buyers lapped it up. The little Mazda has been an unequivocal sales phenomenon for the firm shifting more than 860,000 units since it first arrived on our shores in 1990. But where did the idea to create such a car come from? Well, quite unbelievably, that was all down to one humble journalist’s chat with the head of research and development for the car manufacturer back in 1976. Motor Trend magazine scribe Bob Hall was lamenting to R&D head honcho Kenichi Yamamoto about the dwindling numbers of ‘classic British sports cars’ on the roads and suggested a carmaker should make an inexpensive roadster for the masses. Five years later, Hall was offered a job at Mazda and met the same man he’d spoken to – but by then Yamamoto-san had moved up in the world… to chairman of Mazda Corporation! The chief remembered their chat and tasked Hall with turning the idea into reality. Hall immediately set about putting his great plan for an affordable sports car into place and a competition was set up between Mazda’s design houses in Tokyo and California. Both teams presented their plans on paper, and a mid-engine model was discounted in favour of rear-wheel drive. The second round of judging saw clay models produced and the American team emerged victorious. Their concept, dubbed ‘Duo 101’, was earmarked for production. Mazda commissioned a British company – International Automotive Design – based in Worthing, West Sussex, to build a prototype and after positive reaction from the public, top brass finally signed the car off in January 1986. Three years later it was ready to launch at the California Motor Show – with the name that’s Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

become somewhat of an icon: MX-5. The M stands for Mazda, the X came from ‘eXperimental’ and the five was the project number. But the real key to the MX-5’s success has been just how good each model is on the road. Rear wheel drive, like all good sports cars should be, with sprightly engines that weren’t too powerful, the Mazda was a delight to pilot. In its 19 years, there have been four generations of the MX-5 – all of which have stuck to the original concept closely. The first was with us for eight years and launched in the U.K. in March 1990 costing £14,925. In 2009 the most recent model was launched. This time changes were designed to make it ‘sharper, leaner and greener’ – and give the eight-strong lineup the edge to still win sales. But what really makes Mazda’s little roadster such a success is the fact the maker has stuck closely to the original concept: simplicity, fun and value – all three of which go a long way when it comes to pleasing car buyers. It just seems funny, then, that it took a humble journalist to point that out to a car giant…

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Local Recognition

GIRL GUIDING RHYMNEY VALLEY RECEIVE RECOGNITION FROM CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH At Penallta House, Rhymney Valley Division met with the Mayor of Caerphilly to receive long service certificates and Girlguiding qualifications. The long service certificates marked a total of 330 years of adult voluntary service involving 15 people, spanning the age groups from 23 to 81, and recognizing lengths of service from 5 to 50 years. Certificates were also presented to six Guiders who have obtained Girlguiding qualifications required to run units, or to take girls away on holidays. Last, but by no means least - certificates were presented to girls who have achieved high awards in their sections – a Queen’s Guide award and three Chief Guide Challenge award for the Senior Section girls, and seven Baden Powell awards for the Guides. Deryn McAndrew, the division commissioner said “It is an honour for me to be able to thank all these ladies who have given, and continue to give, such dedicated voluntary service. Particularly in this, our centenary year, I am very much aware of how much we depend on them to give the girls opportunities to expand their horizons and to have lots of fun through memorable experiences”. The Mayor of Caerphilly said “I am enormously pleased to be able to welcome you to Penallta house, and to recognize all the hard work and dedication that is evident here today.” The guiding movement began in 1909 when a small group of young women gate- crashed Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

the Boy Scout rally at Crystal Palace Park in London and lobbied Robert Baden-Powell for ‘something for the girls’. The Centenary is an opportunity to celebrate the impact that the organisation has made on the lives of girls and young women and how modern guiding continues to support over half a million members around the UK to make new friends, develop skills and achieve their full potential in a unique girl only space. Locally, girls take part in activities such as camps and adventure holidays, international travel, community action etc. For the centenary, Rhymney Valley Division is planning a Fun weekend in Caerphilly Castle during the Big Cheese, and promise ceremony in October to mark the end of the centenary year. In addition, some girls are already booked on centenary camps in Wales (Builth Wells) and England (Harewood House), and there are fun days and exhibitions planned in Cardiff, which girls from the valley will be attending. It will be a busy year!! Photo Credit: The Mayor with all the Rhymney Valley awardees

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Financial Focus

Financial Focus | Retirement at last You’ve spent years putting money aside into a pension scheme, but what actually happens once you come to retire? Sadly, it’s not as simple as withdrawing all the money. Should you decide to take your 25% tax free lump sum, you must now convert the remainder of your pension pot into an income, which is typically done by buying a lifetime annuity.

for the increasing income to catch up. Calculating the increasing income over the next 20 years would help you see if it’s worthwhile. This is a very important consideration as you are more likely to want to enjoy your income when you are younger.

There are certain considerations of an annuity which you will need to be aware of. These can improve the value for money and protection of income for your loved ones.

You could have a joint annuity with your partner and have a proportion of the income pass to them should you pass away. Typically you could pass on 50, 66 or 100% of the income benefits to your partner.

One consideration would be to choose a guaranteed period, usually 5 or 10 years, this would mean that the income is going to continue to be paid for the guaranteed period regardless of whether you are alive or not. It would be prudent to protect the income for your family in the event of your death.

Remember that more often than not, you do not need to take the annuity with your pension provider. You may be able to get a much better income elsewhere. If you have some health issues (and they need not be serious) you may be eligible for an enhanced annuity rate. This could give you a far higher income. As always, I feel Independent Financial Advice is a must.

You could have your income paid on a level or increasing basis every year. While it may seem attractive to have the income increasing every year to offset the effects of inflation, increasing income can start off much lower than level. It can often take many years

Paolo Roberts. Independent Financial Advisor paoloroberts@hhpg.net Paolo lives in Caerphilly and been advising clients in the area for many years.

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Pension Advice Investment Planning Inheritance Tax Planning Life Cover Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Mortgages House Purchase Remortgage Capital Raising -

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Contact Paolo Roberts on 07870 648449 or on 01656 656099 asking for Paolo and quoting Ref: LVFEB. E-mail: paoloroberts@hhpg.net Address: HHPG House, Coity Road, Bridgend. CF31 1LT Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Reg Number 191436 We can get paid by commission or a fee (typically £300 for a mortgage) or a combination of both. HHPG Wealth Management and Business Solutions is a trading style of HHPG Ltd.

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Get on your Bike!

If you are a keen cyclist, looking for club meetings you may be pleased that we have obtained the following information from Steve at Castle Bikes. Club Rides.

The aim is to run these every week, whatever the weather except leaisure rides. If you’re not sure if a ride is suitable for your bike and fitness ask in the shop or on the forum. We will always endevour to ride as a group and encourage slower riders, we are a friendly club. We do ask that you choose a ride at the correct level. If you’re not sure come out on the Monday or Tues evening rides and we can advice.

Road Rides

Sunday - 40 to 80 miles at a good pace (16-18mph ave). Leaving the Bridgend Inn in Bedwas at 8.15. Drop bar road bike required, unless you are super fit. Tues Eve (Summer only) - 6.30 at the shop 1-2 hrs fast paced training ride. Note on this ride, if you can’t keep up a reasonable pace you may get left behind. (Summer means once the clocks change, it makes no assumption as to what the actual weather will be!) Weds Eve (Summer only) - 6.30 at the shop 1-2 hrs at a gentle road pace (14-16mph). Road Bike or Hybrid.

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MTB Rides Monday Evenings - Beginner/ Intermediate Ride 1-2 hrs, meet at the shop at 6pm. Thursday evenings - Intermediate/Hard Ride 2-3 hrs, leave the shop 7pm sharp. Weekend rides - 1st Sunday of the month, meet at the shop at 9, see forum for details of where we will be going. Likely destinations will be Afan, Brechfa, Black Mountains, Brecons, Mid Wales etc etc. Transport to be sorted on the forum.

Leisure Rides

These will run in good weather only. That means anything more than a light shower and they won’t be running. Open to anyone with a bike, the aim is to have some sociable family rides. 8-10 miles, 2-3 hours, lunch stop, although you can bring a sarnie instead if you like. 2nd Saturday of every month, 4th Sunday of every month. Meet at the shop at 10.30 Steve can be contacted on 02921 328131. You can also get the latest forum news via www.castlebikes.co.uk

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Fruity Friday is part of WCRF UK’s Cancer Prevention Week (10–16 May 2010) World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) 22 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3HH Tel: 020 7343 4200 Websites: www.wcrf-uk.org / www.fruityfriday.org Email: fruityfriday@wcrf.org Twitter: www.twitter.com/wcrf_uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/wcrfuk Registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales (Registered Charity No: 1000739) © 2010 World Cancer Research Fund / WDT2FF5

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Tesco Crossways supporting Clic Sargent

Tesco launched its charity of the year Clic Sargent nationally this March. Clic is a childrens’ cancer charity which has offices locally, one at Blackwood and Cardiff. Tesco Crossways will again be furiously fund raising at the store, and have events scheduled throughout the year. Some of the themes are to be confirmed, but include Punk Day, Fuschia Day, Doctors and Nurses and a Football World Cup week, with events both inside and outside the store.

Last year Tesco Crossways raised over £3,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, and Community Champion at the store Kath Dawson says that the aim is to surpass that total this year for CLIC. Forthcoming instore and external events will be communicated via the store’s community notice board, and if you would like to be involved please call in to see Kath at the store, or telephone on 02920 427900.

Some of the staff have also taken the challenge this year to participate in out of store fund raising events, with staff planning sponsored swims, mountain climbs, parachute jumps and assault courses!

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Mexican Night Friday 11th June Traditional Mexican food served in a buffet style so you can try a wide range of specialities. Fajitas, burritos, chimichangas, gazpacho, enchiladas and much more. Come dressed as a gringo to win a prize and hit the Pinatas. Buffet £14.95 per person

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Event Guide

Regular Events Caerphilly Community Chorus. Date: From 22nd January 2010 Time: Fridays 1930 to 2100 Venue: Presbyterian Church, Windsor St., Caerphilly. Membership fee: £15 for Spring and Summer terms (Students £5) Calling all singers! We are a recently formed mixed voice choir still looking for new members. The chorus welcomes all adults and young adults of age 15 or older. Membership is without audition. Ability to read music and choral experience are a plus but enthusiastic choral newcomers are welcome. Try a rehearsal before making a commitment. Musical Director: Nigel Jones. Further details available from : Pam tel 07790924818 Epilepsy Wales Meeting Date: Every 3rd Friday Time: 1pm - 3pm Venue: Twyn Community Centre We meet to help with the day to day living with Epilepsy and support for carers, family and friends. Bedwas Bridge Club, Venue: Bedwas Community Education Centre, Newport Road, Bedwas. CF83 8BT. Entrance at rear of Workmen’s Hall. Every Thursday 7.00 until 9.30 pm There’s a warm welcome to all, £1 includes tea/coffee. Come with or without a Bridge partner. Tuition can be given to beginners if required. Contact Lynda on 02920 868137 for more info.

May 2010 Mindfulness & Wellbeing event Date: 6th May Time: 7pm - 11.30pm Venue: Great Hall, Caerphilly Castle

Taster therapy sessions throughout the evening, stalls (hot food, gifts, books), Caerphilly Male Voice Choir in concert, Jazz musicians, as well as a public lecture. The evening will start with a concert at 7pm with Caerphilly Male Voice Choir featuring soprano Rhiannon Llewellyn and baritone Jan Capinski. This will be followed by a public lecture at 8.30pm with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche on “How to improve your life through Mindfulness Meditation”. Then there will be a break to look at the stalls, buy food, treat yourself to taster therapy sessions..... and then Steve Garrett and his band will then play Jazz music. The evening will finish about 11.30pm. Caerphilly Farmers Market Date : 08 May 2010 Time : 0930 Venue : Twyn Car Park, Caerphilly. A farmers market selling a range of different local produce including cheese, cakes, woodcraft, bread, preserves, plants, honey, eggs & meats. www.caerphillyfarmersmarket. co.uk For further details please telephone Mike Pett on 01656 658963 Parc Cwm Darran Family Cycle Trail Date : 08 May 2010 Time : 1100 Venue : Park Cwm Darren Get back on your bike and have a go at cycling on our new exciting routes at Parc Cwm Darran. Suitable for families, but must wear a helmet and suitable clothing for the day’s weather conditions. Bikes should be in good working order. Route is flat and wide with a few long inclines. All children under 14 must be accompanied with an adult and no children under 8 can attend. Leaders: Lee Pinney and Tracy Evans Length: 3 miles

Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

For further details please telephone Country & Landscape Service on 01495 235219 Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Date: Tuesday 11 May Time: 10.15am Venue: Windsor Church, Windsor Street, Caerphilly Price: £1 per person Talk by Mr Tony Jukes about the early Iron Industry in Caerphilly Contact Barbara on 020 2086 2091 for further details Tax Help for Older People Date : 17 May 2010 Time : 1000 Venue : Caerphilly Library If you are aged 60 or over - have joint income of £15,000 or less and need any help with your taxes, we can help you. Please contact us any time for help or to make an appointment. For further details please telephone Caerphilly Library on 02920 852543 Beadwork and Jewellery Date : 17 May 2010 Time : 1030 Venue : Abertridwr Library Jewellery demonstration on how to make your own jewellery, part of the Adult Learners Week. For further details please telephone Abertridwr Library on 029 2083 0790

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Thought for the Month

Good Grief Over the last few years we have lost some close family members, and just recently quite a few of our friends seem to be losing loved ones too… These are tough times that no amount of training can really prepare you for….but it certainly gets you thinking. How do you do this thing called grief? As a macho bloke, (although you wouldn’t think so to look at me…or listen to me either!), I find it very hard to cry. Sometimes I can feel it bubbling up, but can’t let it out…not very healthy they say. So, I try to make up for it with plenty of laughter! Like most emotions grief is a God given ability; being sad is as natural as being happy. Fortunately God came and showed us how to live – in the life of Jesus – and one of the most famous verses from the bible “Jesus wept” (John 11 verse 35) describes how Jesus handled the news of his friends death, and the sight of everyone’s grief – he quite naturally cried. Most of the friends who I have seen practicing ‘good grief’, also seemed to enjoy good relationships with their parents whom they had lost. I am reminded of the brilliant and yet challenging song from Mike and the Mechanics, which talks about the need to settle differences and enjoy life with your family, before it is too late.

Here are few lines from that song… I wasn’t there that morning When my Father passed away I didn’t get to tell him All the things I had to say I think I caught his spirit Later that same year I’m sure I heard his echo In my baby’s new born tears I just wish I could have told him in the living years The final gift of good grief is the ability to enjoy fond memories of those you have lost; over time, the ability to smile at all those memories, their funny ways, the look they would give you….can still be treasured. But the logical conclusion is, I have to find a way to make sure we have those treasured moments now, while we can - so that I can remember them when that’s all I have. Roger Crookes - rogercrookes@lcsuk.net

Real People, Real God, Real Lives

Gateway Church Welcomes you to a relaxed Family Sunday Service at the Twyn Community Centre, The Twyn, Caerphilly Meeting Times Tea/ Coffee at 4.30pm Service from 5 - 6pm Further Information Tel: 07719 356240 www.gatewaychurchcaerphilly.co.uk

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The Legal Eagle

Lasting power of Attorney More than two years ago we looked at the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.This brought about significant changes in the law so far as it relates to granting powers of attorney to others to deal with your affairs. A key change was the replacement of the enduring power of attorney with the lasting power of attorney. We can now reflect on how successful this change has been.

delays with registration causing frustration.

Whereas the enduring power of attorney covered just property the lasting power of attorney can include decisions of personal health and welfare which has been welcomed. This has meant that important decisions about an elderly relatives care can be made within the family instead of by Social Services in the event of mental incapacity. This has clearly been a positive change.

For individuals who are particularly concerned as to a decision affecting their future, personal health and welfare the introduction of the lasting power of attorney has been welcomed. However when the main purpose of the power of attorney is to deal with property the increased costs and delays in registration make taking the appropriate action a hard choice.

On the downside however whereas an enduring power of attorney only needs to be registered when the individual became mentally incapable, the lasting power of attorney must be registered in advance. The new forms were also significantly lengthier than with enduring powers of attorney. This unfortunately led to more expense in legal and court fees and often

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However from the 1st October 2009 a simplified application form has now come into place.

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ENQUIRE WITHIN UPON EVERYTHING From a Victorian self-help guide Published in 1884

Do It Well. It is better to accomplish perfectly a very small amount of work, than to half do ten times as much. Good Examples. Much knowledge may be obtained by the good housewife observing how things are managed in wellregulated families. Cleanliness. The want of cleanliness is a fault which admits of no excuse. Where water can be had for nothing, it is surely in the power of every person to be clean. Deadline for our June issue is Weds 26th May at 10am

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Event Guide / Late May & June 2010

Local History Open Morning Date : 20 May 2010 Time : 1000 Venue : Machen Library Local History Open Morning, an opportunity to meet and discuss local history with the members of Machen Remembered Group. For further details please telephone Machen Library on 01633 440330 An evening with Roy Noble Date : 21 May 2010 Time : 1900 Venue : St Helens Community Hall Author visit with Roy Noble, Author, presenter & broadcaster. Free admission - by ticket only, available from Caerphilly Library. For further details please telephone Caerphilly Library on 02920 852543 Caerphilly Walk- In Event Date : 22 May 2010 Time : 0600 Venue : Waunfawr Park Are you up to the Challenge of this year’s Walk - In Event ? We have many challenging walks for all the family to enjoy. They are suitable for walkers of varying levels of experience and fitness. So don’t hesitate Go grab your boots and let’s start walking! Demand will be high for this event so book early. Length: long walk - 22 miles; medium walk - 12 miles; Guided walk - 8 miles; short walks - 1 - 4.5 miles. Times: 22 miles start at 6 am; 12 miles start at 8 am; 8 miles start at 9:30; short walks start at 10:15. For further details please telephone Country & Landscape Service on 01495 235219 Shop Holistic Open Day Date : 22 May 2010 Time : 1000 Venue : Shop Holistic Free event with taster therapy sessions, stalls, raffle, light refreshments and more! Suitable for the whole family. For further details please telephone Shop Holistic on 029 2085 2222

Tea Dance Date : 25 May 2010 Time : 1400 Venue : Birthdir Community Centre £1.50 entry (includes a cup of tea and a biscuit). All ages and abilities welcome - socialise and learn to sequence dance. For further details please telephone Stacy Price on 01443 878092 Caerphilly Players Present: “MASKERADE” by Terry Pratchett Date: Wed 26th / Thurs 27th / Fri 28th May 2010 Venue: Caerphilly Workmens Hall & Inst. Time: Doors open 7.pm Curtains Up: 7.30pm Admission £7.00pp Concessions £5.00pp Refreshments Available! Rare butterflies at Aberbargoed Date : 29 May 2010 Time : 1200 Venue : Aberbargoed grasslands Discover the rare marsh fritillary butterfly on a gentle walk at Aberbargoed grasslands. Wellies are advised to wear. Booking is required. Leader: Mark Allen Length: 2 miles. For further details please telephone Parc Cwm Darran on 01443 875557 Napoleonic Re-enactment Date : 30 + 31 May 2010 Time : 1100 Venue : Llancaiach Fawr Manor Napoleonic re-enactment by the 41st Regiment of Foot, Regency Officers and their ladies. War games will be held in our Education Centre. For further details please telephone Llancaiach Fawr Reception on 01443 412248 Biodiversity week Date : 03 June 2010 - 11 June 2010 Time : 1000 Venue : Various Venues Why not pay us a visit and learn about the wonderful wildlife and its daily struggle for survival at the various locations in Caerphilly

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County. Meet: Bargoed SPAR square on 3rd, Blackwood market place on 4th, Risca Tredegar Park om 5th, and Caerphilly Castle Court bandstand on 11th June. For further details please telephone Country & Landscape Service on 01495 235219 Date : 18 June 2010 Time : 1900 Venue : Beulah Baptist Chapel (Newbridge) Covenant Players - sketches and songs.For further details please telephone John Butts on 01495 243705

Visit.www.visitcaerphilly.com for details of other events in the area. More events on Page 60

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