Penarth View issue 05

issue 05

Penarth’s local magazine

Penarth View Cover Photograph Fireworks over Penarth Pier Cover Photograph Penarth View Issue 05 Steve Castle took the exceptional cover photograph of Fireworks over Penarth Pier on Saturday 9th July 2011 during this year’s Penarth Festival week organised

by Penarth Town Council. Steve answered my request through Twitter to see if someone could capture the image I wanted for the next Penarth View. As you can see the result is tremendous.

Steve Castle

His passion for photography is outside of the norm! He has converted one camera to shoot entirely in infrared, which creates interesting effects in strong sunlight. His other interest is in long exposure photography, capturing faint light over a long period – this is the technique he used to capture the fireworks over Penarth Pier. He loves to shoot at night, capturing star trails and full moon lit landscapes.

Steve is a keen cyclist and rides to work each day in Llandaff!

Last year with a work colleague Steve won a film competition for charity Sustrans to create a film about the national cycle network. The film was made up of more than 6000 stills, which you can see on Youtube by typing in ‘My Cycle Network’.

Look out for a Festive Penarth View in November 2011 Penarth View is published by:

More info from tracey.zumba.raikes@hotmail.co.uk

Tracey’s Zumba Fitness Party classes start from: Tuesday 6th September 9:45am – 10:45am

Also starting, on Wednesday 5th October, is the Zumbatomic Fitness Party for children

Distribution With a distribution of 10,000 Penarth View is delivered to homes across the area as well as being available in many locations.

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All classes are at the Llandough Institute Hall, Penlan Road, Llandough, Penarth.

First class is FREE

Editorial deadline The next edition will be circulated in early November 2011.

The copy deadline for the issue is Friday 21st October 2011.

About Penarth View Penarth View is an independent publication which is funded and supported by contributions made by the featured businesses for their advertising features in this publication.

“Zumba is a total body and mind workout, it’s a great way to get into shape, tone and get fit by having fun, laughing, shaking and wiggling, it feels more like a party than a workout, so come along and see for yourself. You’ll make friends too – it was going to classes with local instructor Sam Escofet that got me started in Zumba and she has encouraged me all the way.

Thanks Sam.”

Friday 9th September 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Advertising & Editorial For details of rates and features, please telephone 029 2029 0499.

Email: nigel@penarthview.co.uk

Disclaimer Whilst every effort is made to achieve accuracy, Penarth View is not responsible for errors or omissions.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publishers.

Tracey from Pro Health and Nutition has recently become a qualified Zumba instructor and will be running classes in Llandough starting in September.

Tuesday 6th September 6:45pm – 7:30pm

Valley View Ltd, Penarth Office, Augusta Road, Penarth CF64 5RH

029 2029 0499

Zumba classes for all ages

Steve is 35 and has lived in Penarth for 15 years. He has been taking photos for a number of years and has built up a fantastic collection on Flickr which can be found at http://flic.kr/ps/27xtPb.

Nigel Dudley, Publisher

The Penarth View Team Publisher Nigel Dudley Designer Daniel Rayner Copywriter Ros Bromwich

Wednesday 5th October 4 to 6 years 4pm – 4:45pm Wednesday 5th October 7 years+ 5pm – 6pm First class is FREE

nigel@penarthview.co.uk

issue 05 Welcome to the fifth edition of Penarth View, a truly local publication that is distributed free to the residents and businesses of Penarth. The aim and goal of Penarth View is to celebrate the diverse and vibrant community we have in Penarth where we feature quality local businesses combined with a mixture of local content, views and news.

In this issue: Ty Hafan Charity Shop Opens in Penarth Penarth View was fortunate to be at the opening of the new Ty Hafan Charity Shop on Stanwell Road. Cardiff City footballer Stephan McPhail officially opened the shop with Amy Hugget and her son Finley. The full story can be found on pages 12 and 13.

Follow Your Dreams Follow Your Dreams is a Charity that raises funds and awareness to support youngsters with additional needs to Follow Their Dreams. Follow Your Dreams has worked closely with Ashgrove School of Penarth a local school that specialises in providing provision for children aged 3-19 years with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A list of dreams from Penarth youngsters can be found on pages 20 and 21.

All Saints Church Penarth The re-ordering of All Saints Church is on track for completion in early December and will offer a variety of community venues that can be used for a multitude of purposes. Find out how the work is progressing on pages 40 and 41.

Penarth Food Festival Penarth’s first ever Local Food Festival was a resounding success. The festival, organised by local community group Gwyrddio Penarth Greening (GPG), took place on Sunday July 17th at The Kymin on Beach Road. With more than 30 stalls offering a delicious array of local produce, the festival catered for all tastes. Full article on pages 54 and 55.

Penarth RFC Penarth Rugby Football Club is entering the 131st year since its founding in 1879. The success of the club relies on the development of players through their mini, junior and youth teams where the players can gain the experience of playing rugby football and graduating to senior level. For a history of the club and how as Penarth residents you can get involved please read pages 64 and 65.

Penarth View Art Competition Winner A special thank you to local artist Sheridan Ward, who has now completed her portrait of Johnny Robinson, our Art Competition winner.

The portrait, his fantastic prize for winning the competition, was presented to Johnny and his parents during the school holidays.

For more news from Sheridan please see her feature on page 9.

Special Thanks: This publication would not have been possible without the support from local businesses, Webjects for the backend support of the website and photography, Dan and Ros who have worked tirelessly in getting the publication to the printers, Nick Simmons for covering the opening of Ty Hafan and finally Xpedient Print Services for organising the print. Nigel.

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BMW

SYTNER CARDIFF

Sytner Cardiff

The Ultimate Driving Machine

FOR EVERYTHING BMW. Whether you’re looking for a new or used BMW, or want the best in servicing and parts, there is one dealership that can answer all your needs in depth. Sytner Cardiff is the authorised BMW dealer for the Cardiff and surrounding areas and offers a level of expertise that’s unsurpassed.

You’ll find our stylish showroom and state-of-the-art service centre conveniently located on the Penarth Road.

Our team are highly professional and fully trained with a genuine passion for BMW, and can give informed answers to all your questions.

Buying a New or BMW Approved Used Car There is nothing quite like the experience of owning and driving a BMW, whether you opt for a new or BMW Approved Used model.

Our sales team, headed up by Sales Manager Dominic Hall, will help you find the car that’s precisely right for your individual needs and budget.

You can browse the latest models in our showroom and arrange a test drive. It’s a chance to experience the EfficientDynamics concept, which uses a whole range of innovations such as Active Aerodynamics and Brake Energy Regeneration to lower emissions and improve fuel economy whilst enhancing driving dynamics.

(And make a note in your diary for September 17, which will see the arrival of the stunning new 1 Series with it’s Sport and Urban models).

Or if you are more inclined towards a used car, we always have an excellent range available, with each vehicle meticulously prepared to the highest standards.

All are BMW Approved Used Cars which is your guarantee of quality and come with a fully checked vehicle history and mileage. Your final reassurance is an unlimited mileage warranty, MOT and Emergency Service Cover – all included for a full 12 months after purchase.

Your BMW sales team. From back: Damon Chandler, John Rosser, Alex Harris, Jenna Sloman, Dominic Hall and Ian Bratcher.

Visit soon We look forward to welcoming you to Sytner Cardiff whether you’re an existing owner or considering your first BMW. You’ll find all our staff have a friendly, professional attitude and are keen to help you in any way they can. There’s no better place in the area for the ultimate driving machine.

A total service From free financial advice from our Business Managers to expert servicing from our Aftersales Department, Sytner Cardiff can meet all your requirements.

We put the customer first when it comes to servicing and can arrange to collect and deliver your car. Alternatively, if you prefer to wait while our highly trained technicians attend to your vehicle, you’ll find our customer lounge is very comfortable and comes with complimentary wi-fi and refreshments.

We can offer every aspect of caring for your car and keeping it in peak condition, from a routine maintenance check to fitting BMW tyres or other parts. Our parts department has the full range of Genuine BMW accessories which are specifically designed for your car. Should the worst happen and your car is involved in an accident our BMW Approved Bodyshop can assist you.

Remember, you are fully entitled to insist your car is repaired by a BMW Approved Bodyshop where technicians are trained to meet BMW standards ensuring your car receives the best quality repair possible.

Sytner Cardiff

50 Penarth Road, Cardiff CF10 5RS Tel: 02920 550300 www.sytnercardiffbmw.co.uk Opening Times Sales Mon – Fri 8.30 – 18.00, Sat 9.00 – 17.00, Sun 11.00 – 16.00.

Aftersales Mon – Fri 8.00 – 17.30, Sat 8.30 – 12.30, Sun CLOSED.

Official fuel economy figure for the BMW range: Extra Urban: 26.2-78.5mpg (10.8-3.9l/100km). Urban: 12.8-56.5mpg (22.0-5.3l/100km). Combined: 19.2-68.9mpg (14.7-4.4l/100km). CO2 emissions 352-109g/km All finance is subject to status and available to over 18s in the UK (excluding the Channel Islands).

Guarantees and indemnities may be required. We can arrange finance and hiring facilities for you.

Advertised finance is provided by BMW Financial Services (BMWFS). Whilst we have close links with BMW FS and commonly introduce customers to BMW FS, we do not work exclusively with BMW FS. Test drive subject to applicant status and availability. BMW EfficientDynamics reduces BMW emissions without compromising performance developments and is standard across the model range.

ESTATE AGENTS 029 20 41 51 61 traditional values, modern methods ACJ Properties is an independent estate and letting agent which was established in 1993.

Unlike many other estate agents, ACJ started their business in lettings and then diversified into sales. Due to the two disciplines being very different it was necessary to recruit a specialist team to focus solely on sales. Based in their prominent double-fronted Victoria Road offices a total team of 12 staff are available to respond personally to telephone calls and office visits.

“In the same way that lettings was established, our sales team aim to offer our customers a service that is better than, and different from, the competition,” says Tony Jones, director at ACJ. Four principal aspects highlight ACJ’s approach.

Free (unconditional) Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) ACJ employs its own domestic energy assessor, so they can organise the legally necessary EPC and start marketing your property immediately.

Detailed floor plans for all properties

5 bedroom detached house for sale

£469,950 Clos Cradog, Caversham Park, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan

Immediate feedback after viewings Vendors want to be kept fully informed about how buyers are regarding their property. ACJ gives feedback straight after a viewing as part of its commitment to efficiency and conscientious progress-chasing.

ACJ Properties offers free, noobligation market appraisals from an experienced team who are helpful, have a wealth of expert local knowledge and provide professional advice.

Once the company has started to market your property it will immediately use its bespoke computer software to match it with over 700 registered buyers on their mailing list.

Tony is upbeat about a positive outlook for the Penarth property market.

“Penarth has so much to offer. It’s just a few minutes’ drive to the centre of a capital city, it’s next to the sea with its beautiful coastline and has great schools and many classic Edwardian and Victorian properties,” he says.

The key to ACJ’s service is to research fully a property’s value, comprehensively advertise it and maintain regular contact with clients to achieve the best price within an agreed timescale.

Floor plans provide a great deal of useful information for buyers. ACJ uses a computer-based CAD system to produce superior floor plans for every property.

Listings on all property portals ACJ are with all the relevant property portals and make a substantial investment in ensuring that their own website has the best possible visibility on the various search engines.

This includes the free option of a ‘Premium listing’ on Rightmove and ‘Featured property’ on ACJ’s website.

9a Royal Buildings, Victoria Road, Penarth CF64 3ED www.acjproperties.com 5

Look after your most precious asset – you – at John Bruno Total Training.

John Bruno is celebrating a significant milestone: it’s the 20th anniversary of his setting up in business as a personal trainer. The field of personal training was in its infancy when John’s passion for health and fitness started, so he has seen many changes over the years.

“There were only 100 personal trainers in the UK when I started. I was a 24-year-old with a weightlifting qualification and I wanted to pursue my dream, so I set out, just me in a van with a skipping rope,” John recalls.

“I travelled to wherever the work was and gradually built my clientele until I opened my first studio in 2000.

“The business grew and developed considerably over the years and we moved to the current 2500sq ft Fitness and Health Studio in Glebe Street in 2008.

“It’s not a gym in the conventional sense – there’s no membership. What we offer is a collaborative holistic service with a team of 17 experienced trainers and therapists who provide clients with what they need to achieve their health and fitness goals,” he says.

“Clients choose the elements they want on an individual basis, combining training and therapy as required. We offer Pilates, Nordic walking, yoga, physiotherapy, McTimoney chiropractic, sports massage, cycling-coach, runningcoach, triathlon-coach, nutrition, reflexology, aromatherapy, reiki, Indian head massage, hypnotherapy, hot stone massage, life coaching, style and image coaching, success coaching and pre and post-pregnancy massage.”

John Bruno’s clients are a mix of individuals (some of whom have trained with him for many years), businesses and athletes who are pursuing all aspects of fitness and health. The Studios are designed for Pilates, yoga and private personal fitness training. The various therapists see their clients in smaller private rooms on the premises.

“The combined services provided by our team of experienced therapists and trainers enable clients to achieve the wellness and fitness they need to live long and stay healthy, whatever their goals,” says John.

07976 769 390 info@johnbrunototaltraining.com

A new way to train: via Skype!

John has introduced Skype Personal Training, the virtual way to exercise in the comfort of your own home, in the office or anywhere in the world. “Skype Personal Training is a one-to-one or small group video call where we train you over a web camera,” John explains.

After a free initial consultation and secure payment via Paypal (five 30-minute sessions cost £125) John arranges a suitable time for your five bespoke sessions and your Personal PDF exercise routine is mailed to you.

“You need a fast Internet connection on a computer with a webcam or an iPhone, iPad or other smart phone. Your bespoke session will be 30 minutes of teaching and training, plus how to warm up and cool down before and after your session. Exercises are taught with good technique and form to give you the best possible results.”

Email John to arrange your free consultation.

87 Glebe Street, Penarth, Cardiff CF64 1EF www.johnbrunototaltraining.com

Lydia Hall Professional golfer Lydia says: I first met and trained with John 10 years ago at the very start of my golfing years, when we worked together on a few NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) skills. I have been working with John intensively for the last 10 months and feel I have become physically and mentally stronger as a person and as a professional golfer.

John has been a big part of my success this season and at the Dubai Ladies Masters in December 2010, where we had a 10-week plan in place in preparation for the event. I love working with him and his team and I’m looking forward to the hard work he has in store for me this coming winter in preparation for the 2012 Ladies European Tour.

Lyndon Smith LDS Motor Factors

Sara Robinson Managing director, Cake Communications

Lyndon says: I have been training with John for 20 years.

I originally started with John way back in 1991. I was very overweight and being self-employed I was very busy, did no exercise and drank and ate all the wrong things. After training with John for six months the weight I had lost was incredible!

Sara says: I have seen such a change in myself since working with John and Tanya Bruno. As a busy working mother, I found it hard to make time for exercise and was put off by the ‘pile ‘em high’ attitude of big gyms. I found the truly personal service I was looking for with John and Tanya.

John motivated and trained me and also showed me the right things to eat. My fitness level rose to a very high standard and I am still training with John. At 44 years of age I am fitter and healthier than ever before.

From the first session, where we talked goals and exercise preferences and target areas, I have felt supported.

Every session with John and Tanya – an excellent motivator who always has a smile on her face – is different so there’s no chance of getting bored.

I feel I have come a long way quickly. They are excellent at designing routines that you can do easily at home. Also, the lighting in the studio is great and you can take your own iPod along. There is nothing not to love about John Bruno Total Training – I just wish I’d found it years ago!

New for 2011 Saturday Total Training circuit: starting September

FREE Pilates introduction 45 minute taster session

Pilates beginner course Penarth: Thursday 13th October

FREE Nordic Walking

Learn to Run 3 hour workshop: October

FREE Sports Massage

Nordic Walking beginners course: starting October Turbo Training. Indoor cycle training: starting October

45 minute taster session 20 minute taster session

Call or email or visit the website for more information.

The QR code is here!

New at John Bruno Total Training: Download the QR code app and use your smart phone to connect directly to his website.

The unique QR – quick response – barcode, lets people instantly learn more about a business, by visiting a mobile version of the company’s website on any supported phone with a camera.

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John Bruno

@joannachurch Hi, FREE introduction to #Pilates is tonight at 8pm 87 Glebe street Penarth.

Please contact me if you want to still come along

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Sheridan Ward

Up bright and early to start work on Johnny’s portrait. Winner of Penarth View’s art competition.

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Enerchi Penarth

You can now SHOP ONLINE with us at ener-chi. co.uk take advantage of our new Store Pick Up or better yet local Home Delivery! raiseavoice

Raise a Voice

Calling all Penarth businesses!! We want you to get involved! For more details send us a message or e-mail hello@raiseavoice.org.uk

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Sheridan Ward

A portrait of a loved one makes a wonderful Christmas present, and now is the time to contact local artist Sheridan Ward in order to guarantee a completed painting in time for the festive season.

“I work predominantly in oils,” says Sheridan, a trained and experienced artist. “I am happy to paint any subject including babies, children and adults. Portraits are a wonderful way to mark any special occasion, for example to celebrate a significant wedding anniversary or birthday.”

Sheridan offers a full and affordable personal service, from photo to framing. For portraits she works from a photo, which can either be supplied or she will take one. Life sittings can be arranged if required.

Johnny Robinson

Sleeping Beauties

A recent commission for Sheridan was to paint Johnny Robinson (above), the winner of the Penarth View art competition, of which she was one of the judges, in the last issue of the magazine. Johnny’s picture of Penarth in Summer appeared on the front cover.

An oil-painted study capturing the tranquillity of a sleeping baby is a perfect way to celebrate the birth of a child or grandchild. A charming 12x9in (30x23cm) study painted from a photo starts from £175, making it an affordable and very precious gift.

07828 140 311

A business owner’s portrait hanging in the boardroom or presented as a memento for a retiring member of staff is a unique and lasting way to reflect a company’s success and to mark a significant occasion.

Pictured here is Sheridan’s portrait of local businessman Mark Donovan.

Special Offer For a limited period, until 31 December 2011, Sheridan is offering Penarth View readers a head and shoulders portrait for £500.* Please visit her website for more examples of her work and prices. * Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

07828 140 311 www.sheridanward.com sheridanward.art@gmail.com

07970 420 998 Back to school with Pura Vida With the autumn season on our doorstep, why not pop into Pura Vida Boardriders to choose your new school bag or some watersports essentials.

Established as a surf board shaping brand in 1995 by Penarth local Jim Brooks-Dowsett, Pura Vida Boardriders has quickly become the nucleus for the South Wales windsurfing community.

Fuelled by his passion for all things water-bound, Jim has diversified the store into a haven for all watersport fanatics and lovers of surf scene clothing.

Remaining true to the Pura Vida ethos, the family-run business, in the heart of Penarth opposite Tesco Express, stays away from mainstream brands and instead stocks some of the best alternative clothing available, such as the bold and artistic Syke, O’Shea, Ion and its own Pura Vida line of merchandise.

Pura Vida has also become the ‘official test centre’ for windsurfing’s leading brands. Stocking hardware to suit all abilities, Pura Vida offers windsurfing, kitesurfing and stand-up paddleboard tuition that accommodates everyone from absolute beginners to those who want refresher courses or to advance their skills.

“You don’t have to be a diehard surfer to enjoy your local surf shop – Pura Vida has something to suit the whole family,” says Jim. “Equipment hire, free expert advice on all our new and used equipment and school talks and demonstrations are also available.

Whether you’re male or female, young or ‘young at heart’, we have something to offer.” As well as Jim and his wife Tanya, Pura Vida’s manager Rhiannon is always on hand to help.

What’s in stock?

In addition to the equipment, Pura Vida has a range of clothing, bags, unique watches, professional watersport cameras and surf-style jewellery – not to mention an ever-increasing hoard of quirky surfboard rugs, Burt’s Bees skincare products and DVDs. With a vast selection of seasonal promotions, payment schemes and customised gear it’s no wonder Pura Vida is quickly becoming the ‘go to’ place for all things surf. Pura Vida Boardriders also rewards its customers with a Free Loyalty Card, giving you 10% off everything in store – every time you shop!

Back to School special offer FREE beanie with any school bag between £15 and £40 Check out the website and be sure to pop in for a coffee at the store opposite Tesco Express, just around the corner from the Washington Buildings. We look forward to seeing you soon!

6 Herbert Terrace, Penarth CF64 2AH www.puravidaboardriders.co.uk jim@puravidaboardriders.co.uk 10

north meets south 029 2070 8157 There is a delicious new look to the menu at North Meets South café, perfect for a relaxing brunch or midday meal.

After two years at the busy North Meets South café, chefs/owners Tony and Anna Slater are giving their menu a revamp.

“All the favourite sandwiches, wraps and jackets are still there but we are introducing some new hot dishes which we hope customers will enjoy for a leisurely meal,” says Tony.

“New to the menu will be classics such as Fish & Chips and Beef Stroganoff plus some dishes to which we’ll add a North Meets South twist. For example we’ll have Hunter’s Chicken, which is a chicken breast with Monterey Jack cheese wrapped in smoked bacon, and a range of open pies with a puff pastry lid which we hope customers will love.”

Well known for its takeaway sandwiches, paninis and rolls, North Meets South, which is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, has become a favourite spot for breakfasts, hot lunches and afternoon teas, with tables available outside as well as in the cosy café which is at the top of the Windsor Arcade.

North Meets South also has newspapers to read, a licence for beer and wine, a fantastic selection of French patisserie made for Anna and Tony by a local patissier, and Fairtrade tea, coffee, hot chocolate, sugar and biscuits for sale.

Since taking over the business two years ago the couple, who have three children themselves, have invested in a new kitchen and renovated the toilets and baby changing room to make it more comfortable for customers.

Drop in and enjoy the warm welcome, and the new dishes, at North Meets South.

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Speaking in an interview with Wales Online at the shop’s opening in early August, Stephen praised Tŷ Hafan for providing “so much support for the families, towards allowing the children to develop healthily and to have a good life”.

Among proud members of the Penarth community waiting for the shop’s opening was Cardiff City football player Stephen McPhail.

Cutting the ribbon to the Stanwell Road shop with Stephen McPhail were Amy Huggett and her son Finley.

Stephen has frequently visited Finley, a two-year-old who has unfortunately spent time in neonatal intensive care after a serious bowel operation on the second day of his life, followed by an operation on a hernia.

Since being made aware of Finley’s exceptional condition, Stephen has related to the pain he has endured. Stephen himself has suffered from diseases including Sjögren’s syndrome and Raynaud’s phenomenon, which makes it highly appropriate for him to be involved with a charity such as Tŷ Hafan.

Tŷ Hafan is a non-profit making charity organisation which was started up to provide a free charitable service to families and young people who suffer from a wide range of disabilities.

Since the opening of the hospice in Sully 12 years ago, Tŷ Hafan’s goal has been to provide care and support to life-limited families from all parts of South and West Wales. Through their attentive and charitable efforts, Tŷ Hafan has helped to enrich the quality of life for those whose lives are tragically cut short through incurable diseases.

established community. Competitive prices on the items donated to the Tŷ Hafan shop (including clothes, CDs and DVDs) will show customers in Penarth “the pride we have in quality”, as Alan Drury states.

It is this approach to charging the best possible prices that will allow for a healthy and sustainable level of funding. For Tŷ Hafan, this means being able to create more opportunities and experiences for young children involved with the charity, which currently range from mothers’ groups to days out and pamper days.

Disabilities which Tŷ Hafan supports include rare genetic disorders, cystic fibrosis and progressive neurological conditions.

Originally serving primarily the South Wales region, Tŷ Hafan has reached out to wider areas of Wales, through visiting homes, other hospices and hospital wards on a regular basis. The hospice in Sully has provided much help and care to those around the area and has also helped people based in the Cardiff area and further throughout Wales.

By having the shop among the many other charity outlets in Penarth, including Oxfam and the PDSA, Tŷ Hafan will stand out to the already

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Tŷ Hafan. Registered charity number: 1047912

Tŷ Hafan charity shop opens in Penarth town

029 2070 3665

Justin Horton, the Tŷ Hafan retail manager, believes the shop in Penarth will enable the charity to “share our mission to support young people and their families from all parts of South and West Wales”.

What Tŷ Hafan’s mission has achieved so far is very commendable. After 12 years of serving the Welsh community, Tŷ Hafan has been rated as the number one recognised charity in Wales, and has also become the biggest hospice lottery in the UK. Leading up to the opening of the shop, the community in Penarth showed an overwhelming amount of interest in the opportunities for work experience and volunteering.

Thirty-five people have already come forward to offer their services, a promising indication of what the future holds for the charity in Penarth.

Being such a community-based and coordinated charity group, there is no doubt that Tŷ Hafan will prosper in Penarth. Under the shop management of Angela Church, the clear drive and determination shown by her and the charity group is nothing short of true quality. Unquestionably the warm and profound welcome given to Tŷ Hafan demonstrated the community’s approval of a commendable service, and that it is the number one charity of the people in Penarth.

Tŷ Hafan would once again like to thank the members of the public, and to say how delighted they are now to be part of Penarth, where they have wanted to be for a long time!

The Tŷ Hafan shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9 to 5, and the telephone number is 029 2070 3665 Please support the boy mentioned in this article, Finley, by making a charitable donation on this link: www.justgiving.com/Amy-Huggett

www.tyhafan.org

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029 2070 5111 Top styling for today For a full range of professional women’s and men’s hair styling services, from traditional hair cutting and styling to more modern takes on hairdressing and colour, come to Jag Hair’s friendly Glebe Street salon.

Jag Hair uses a full range of Matrix and TiGi products and colours. Latest releases from Matrix include the new reds which have brought a real buzz to summer’s hottest looks.

“There’s also a range of new semi-permanent colours which give brilliant grey coverage and a lovely glossy sheen,” says Carol.

Jag always supports the new seasonal colour launches, keeping the salon right up to date with trends and fashion. Carol and her fully qualified team attend regular training sessions, with topics including getting the best reds, grey coverage and understanding blondes – all of great value to customers so they can achieve the best from their colour.

NHS employees 10% discount with Gold card on Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Also new from Matrix is an antifrizz and flyaway treatment called Optic-Smooth Ready-2-Wear Hair Smoothing. “Instead of relying on your straighteners, we’ll give you a salon treatment that promotes lovely manageable smoothness,” says Carol.

MyCurl is here!

Hair is getting curly again, with everything from soft waves to tight curls appearing in the pages of fashion magazines and on celebrities at red carpet events. An innovative way to create gorgeous curls, volume and movement in minutes is MyCurl, and they’re available at Jag.

“They’re different from traditional styling tools such as hot rollers and curling tongs, they’re easy to use and give great results, says Carol, “so come in and check out MyCurl.”

“We really appreciate the support we’ve had from our loyal customers. We try to give everyone a warm welcome and an enjoyable experience as well as great hair, so please call in,” says Carol.

Jag Hair is open six days, with discounts for pensioners on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, plus late opening on Thursdays.

For price lists and promotions visit our website.

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029 2070 9319 Jane Soltys and her team at the newly refurbished and expanded Washington Pharmacy offer a wide range of medication, health care and beauty services to the highest clinical and professional standards.

Washington Pharmacy has been providing a pharmaceutical service to Penarth since the 1950s and the remodelled premises provide a contemporary and inviting shop where customers receive personal advice and attention.

“We take pride in knowing the individual needs of our customers and work closely with surgeries in Penarth, Sully and Dinas Powys to ensure patients receive the best possible medication and treatments,” says proprietor and pharmacist Jane Soltys.

Jane, who bought the business in 2005, is assisted in the dispensary by accredited checking technician Victoria Simmons and in the shop, senior healthcare assistant Maddie Welch leads a team of staff available to help customers.

“Our newly equipped consultation and treatment rooms allow us to conduct a full range of medical and health care services in the peace and quiet of dedicated, purpose-built facilities where patients can relax and talk in confidence with the pharmacist or other specialists,” says Jane.

“Whether you require a ’flu vaccination, health, travel and lifestyle advice, or tests for blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetes, we can put your mind at rest and in private. We are able to enter all your results into a specialist computer programme to provide you with a heart and stroke risk assessment. By altering factors such as weight and lifestyle, we can show how your risk will change.

“We can also review your medicines and answer any questions that you may have about your prescriptions, to make sure that the medicines prescribed are helping you in the best possible way, and without side-effects,” says Jane.

Washington Pharmacy stocks a wide range of medicines and health care products. “If you are looking to buy a present for someone at any time of year, we have the perfect gift for you from our wide range of cosmetics and toiletries with brands including Rimmel, Crabtree & Evelyn, Apicare, Vichy and La RochePosay skin care, Roger & Gallet, Bronnley, Yardley and Nougat toiletries and Mason Pearson hair brushes,” says Jane.

“Coming up for Christmas we will have an extensive selection of top designer perfume and aftershave gift sets which we will gift wrap for you.”

“Whether you are an existing customer returning or a new customer keen to see what we can offer, you are most welcome.

“We are members of the Shop in Penarth (SiP) Loyalty Card Scheme and we encourage people to support local independent shops like us,” says Jane.

“Repeat dispensing, which allows you to collect repeat prescriptions from us without having to order the prescription from the surgery each time, is also available, as are allergy screening and confidential emergency contraception advice.

“And we plan to offer a range of treatments such as chiropody, Indian head massage, reflexology, physiotherapy and counselling services in our newly equipped therapy room.”

5 Washington Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth CF64 2AD www.washingtonpharmacy.co.uk 16

02920 090 010 07983 411 193 Enhance your natural beauty at Reforme Medical, where cosmetic surgeon Dr Prashant Murugkar will help you benefit from the latest advances in cosmetic treatments.

Reforme Medical is led by Dr Prashant Murugkar, who has full registration with the General Medical Council and vast experience in plastic surgery. In 2009 he decided to leave the NHS and set up an independent practice where he could dedicate himself to providing a discreet and individual beauty treatment for every client, and also have more time for his family.

All treatments with Dr Prashant are preceded by a detailed consultation where he will give you all the time you need to express your beauty concerns.

“I believe that the most important part of any treatment is getting the client to understand the basis of her beauty concerns and which treatment options are appropriate for them,” he says.

Before

Anti-wrinkle injections for the forehead and eyes, and filler injections for the under eye circle, lips and drooping lip corners.

“I make sure patients don’t feel pressured into making a decision and I’m happy for them to take their time and decide what they want done.

“I try to bring a relaxed and friendly yet professional approach to every consultation. My philosophy is to help clients enhance their natural beauty and I will work with them to design a treatment plan using safe and reliable treatments that aim to reverse and slow down the effects of age and sun damage.”

BEAUTY SOLUTIONS Treatments are available at Reforme Medical for a wide variety of concerns, including wrinkles, sagging facial contours, lack of lip definition and volume, scars caused by acne, chickenpox or burns, thread veins, unwanted body hair, stretch marks and excessively sweaty palms or underarms.

The solutions include muscle relaxing injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser hair removal and laser treatments for acne, wrinkles and vein removal.

20 Heol Dewi Sant, St James Mews, Heath, Cardiff CF14 4NN

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Five Star Chef Five star catering for Cardiff & South Wales Why did you open a shop in Penarth?

We opened the retail side of the business by accident! Last Christmas we found ourselves snowed in and unable to get to our events, and my partner took pity on a humble chef and offered us a corner of her shop in Glebe Street.

What has your first year in retail been like?

I am a chef first and foremost, I love to prepare great food and see people enjoying the end result.

Our first year in retail has been a steep learning curve, we’ve produced some great dishes and have a regular base of customers who enjoy our freshly made Ready Meals.

What is the store’s most popular dish?

Our customers seem to love our traditional dishes such as Cottage Pies, Beef or Vegetarian Lasagnes, Fishcakes and Bread and Butter Puddings. I guess the classics are still the best!

What kind of events does Five Star Chef cater for?

The shop’s been great for introducing customers to our food and to the events catering side of our business.

Over the past few weeks we’ve catered for weddings and parties in castles, marquees in farmers’ fields and lighthouses, for between 25 and 250 guests.

What has been your favourite event this year?

We’re looking forward to serving amazing food and drinks at weddings and private parties over the coming months.

Talk to us about your event needs for Christmas and New Year, we guarantee to dazzle!

Every event is different: from a Thai-themed private garden party for 30 people to a five-course wedding breakfast in the middle of nowhere for 250 people our team just loves the challenge.

In this job every event truly is different and we love them all, even the ones in the rain!

What have you got planned for the rest of the year?

Christmas will be a busy period for the events side of the business, we’re now taking bookings for private parties with between 20 and 300 guests.

We aim to provide our customers with something very special this Christmas!

What’s next for you and your team?

We’re really excited about the events side of our business and we are already taking bookings for 2012. We’ve just introduced a fully licensed and stocked mobile Ice bar that’s available for all events.

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Something Tasty

02921 250 299

Farm Fresh Ready Meals, food you can trust We believe that people should be able to buy convenient meals that they can trust. Our meals are made by chefs in small batches; they are 100% natural and contain no additives, preservatives or strange ‘E’ numbers.

If you’re bored with low quality and want to enjoy great food at great prices come and check out our new range of Real Meals today. Dishes from £2.50, individual and family portions available (ask in store for a full menu and price list).

Due to customer demand we’ve expanded our range and now stock a wide range of meals made by like-minded chefs and farm shops throughout Wales and the UK.

New dishes in store today

Baby Food (organic baby food, 6 mths to 2 yrs)

Main Meals (real food, real taste!)

Salmon & Vegetable Medley

Cottage Pie

Chicken Casserole

Beef Stroganoff

Cottage Pie

Beef Bourguignon

Spaghetti Bolognese

Chicken with Wild Mushrooms

Braised Beef & Barley Hotpot

Coq Au Vin

Moroccan Lamb wth Cous Cous

Lamb Tagine

Fruity Oat Pot

Aromatic Lamb

Banana Rice Pudding

Shepherd’s Pie

Kids Food (real food for ages 12 mths +)

Vegetarian (fresh to your table)

Organic Macaroni Cheese

Asparagus Risotto

Organic Mild Chicken Curry

Four Onion & Polenta Tart

Organic Beef Casserole with Mash

Butternut Squash & Goat’s Cheese Risotto

Organic Pasta Bolognese

Vegan Four Onion & Polenta Tart

Organic Salmon in Cheese Sauce

Black Bean & Aubergine Chilli

Soup (delicious handmade soup)

Puddings & Desserts (tasty treats)

Carrot & Fresh Leaf Coriander

Lemon & Lime Cheesecake

Italian Plum Tomato with Basil & Thyme

Bailey’s Cheesecake

Leek & Potato with Double Gloucester

Summer Pudding

Highland Vegetable Broth

Eve’s Apple Pudding

Parsnip with Mustard Seed & Spice

Classic Raspberry Jam Sponge

Fish Dishes (luxury handmade dishes)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Traditional Cod & Parsley Fish Cakes

Sticky Chocolate Pudding

Salmon with Lemon & Dill

Creamy Vanilla Custard

Rhubarb Crumble

Thai Fishcakes Luxury Fish Pie Salmon Wellington

FREE Home delivery for orders over £50.

For further details call us or pop in to the store today!

112-113 Glebe Street, Penarth CF64 1EB www.fivestarchef.co.uk

100% Bespoke Jewellery In recent months Northern Star Bespoke Jewellery’s craftsman Matt Mullooly has created some beautiful engagement rings for local couples.

When designing and making engagement and wedding rings Matt uses his skill and experience to incorporate the client’s own styles and preferences to create a truly bespoke piece of jewellery.

Matt explained his design philosophy to Penarth View.

How do you approach the design of an engagement ring?

An engagement ring is a one-off item with a great deal of sentimental value for any couple. For that reason I think the ring should also be a one-off design. A ring designed and made at Northern Star will never be reproduced and so it remains unique to that couple.

Examples of engagement rings designed at Northern Star Bespoke Jewellery.

What makes you different as a jewellery designer?

Personal service must mean a lot to you?

I think there are a number of reasons Northern Star is a success, one of which is that I strive to provide people with exactly what they want.

I listen to customers’ ideas and work with them, showing them a range of diamonds and metals that fit into their budget and advising them which is best suited to their needs.

I always share my knowledge with customers and show them what is involved in every process of making a piece. I think they appreciate being able to understand what I do and to discuss the details with the person who is making their special ring.

Does that personalised and bespoke approach cost more?

The cost of having a bespoke ring made at Northern Star would actually work out slightly less than buying a ring off the shelf in a high street store. It seems that people have really taken to the idea of having something completely personal created and as a bonus they enjoy being involved in the design process.

Specialist Gem Setter Matthew Mullooly.

info@northernstarjewellery.co.uk

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Call into the Albert Road shop or visit Matt’s revamped website, which will allow you to see more images of recent commissions and keep updated with current offers and events, including progress on his entry for the design of the Druid’s Crown at the 2012 National Eisteddfod.

OPENING TIMES Tuesday – Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Saturday: 10.00am – 3.00pm www.northernstarjewellery.co.uk

029 2070 9707

35 A, Albert Road, Penarth, Cardiff CF64 1BY 21

029 2019 0309

At Pro Health and Nutrition your health, wellbeing and nutritional requirements can all be found under one roof.

Pro Health and Nutrition has a fantastic range of vitamins, herbal remedies, sports supplements and other nutritional products, cosmetics, crystals and more, to care for your body and your mind.

“Your health, wellbeing and nutritional requirements are our passion,” says Tracey Raikes, who with husband Mike is in her fifth year of running the business in the Stanwell Road premises. “We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and good advice to help you obtain your desired goals of wellbeing and health.

“We stock all the major, best-selling brands at competitive prices. We are always available in the shop and we also love talking and listening to our loyal customers. Their feedback has helped us to develop our extensive knowledge about which health and nutrition products really work, so a big thank you for that.”

There’s a huge range of products to choose from. On the sports supplement side brands include USN, the PhD range and BSN, supplements designed for specific requirements such as low carb diets or intensive training, with customers including local sports clubs.

Vitamin brands include the additive-free Solgar range and popular Nature’s Aid, plus herbal teas, toiletries and cosmetics including Burt’s Bees and Baby Bee skincare and Kingfisher toothpaste.

“Recent additions are books by New Age authors such as Louise Hay and Doreen Virtue, which complement our crystals and message cards,” says Tracey.

“Please feel free to talk to us anytime by phone or email, or pop into the store to see us during regular business hours,” she says. You can also order from Pro Health and Nutrition’s extensive online shop.

3a, Stanwell Road, Penarth CF64 2AB www.prohealthandnutrition.co.uk 22

029 2081 1200

From a simple promotional pen to a full set of branded clothing, DeVine Personalised Gifts has the right product at the right price, plus the marketing expertise to help you choose the most effective one for your business.

A successful business does several things right: offering a service or product that people want, consistently and at the right price, and building a loyal customer base. These days, as any company owner knows, marketing the product or business is a complicated affair, and knowing what increases your product awareness or customer loyalty can make a huge difference to whether the business grows or stagnates. A branded gift for clients or customers will certainly get you noticed, but what kind of thing will give you the most bang for your buck?

There’s such a lot to choose from: wine, clothing, diaries, mugs, executive toys, pens, items made from recycled materials, even seeds and trees. This is where the marketing experience and brand awareness knowledge of DeVine Personalised Gifts comes in.

“We offer a huge range, but we know which branded gifts work best, which ones are kept for the longest time *, and which cement the company’s identity in the customer’s mind most strongly,” says DeVine’s managing director Stan Devonish.

For example, a branded USB stick is a popular promotional gift item, but the capacity of the memory is crucial to whether the client keeps and uses it or hands it straight to the children. It might be slightly cheaper to order ones with a meagre 250MB of memory but for a few pence more you can have a much more usable 1GB capacity, meaning your company brand will be constantly reinforced with your clients and prospective clients.

“Potential longevity or an extra marketing angle that makes you stand out from the crowd is also important,” says Stan. “One client gives his customers a personalised Norwegian spruce sapling (a Christmas tree to you and me). His clients nurture their trees either in pots, bringing them in every Christmas, or planting them straight in the garden, and every year they run a ‘Tallest’ and ‘Best Dressed’ competition which makes sure there’s great two-way communication with all the customers year after year.

DeVine also supplies personalised Christmas baubles,” he adds.

“We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service. DeVine’s satisfied customers includes Sony, Admiral, Acorn Recruitment, Go Compare, Lord’s Cricket Club, Lloyds TSB, KPMG Wales, Mitsubishi, Real Radio, the Western Mail Business in Wales Awards, Town & Country Hotels, the Caerphilly Business Forum and Call of the Wild and we are an accredited member of the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA).” * Bags (not plastic) are retained for the longest time, with pens being the most popular, says Stan.

“We help you to find the products you require. Whether you are looking for a light-weight, cost effective mail-out to your prospects, branded golfing merchandising and trophies for your big corporate golf day or awards for staff recognition, we can provide the promotional merchandising to help you achieve your desired results.

“Browse our website where you can download a catalogue or even better give us a call as we’d love to hear about your marketing plans to see how we can assist and add value. We can source products from around the world so we can offer you the best products at the best prices,” says Stan.

Salem Chapel, Gwaelod y Garth, CF15 9HJ www.devine-online.co.uk info@devine-online.co.uk 23

www.followyourdreams.org.uk

Whether it’s to compete in the Special Olympics, or to have drumming lessons, or to work with an artist for a day, Follow Your Dreams raises funds to support youngsters with additional needs to realise their potential through music, art, sport and drama.

Follow Your Dreams helps make ‘Dreams’ come true for youngsters with autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome and other additional needs.

The Catch The Dream campaign, which incorporates Britain’s Got Special Talent, takes place at free events staged at large shopping centres and special schools all over the UK. Follow Your Dreams was set up more than 10 years ago after a chance meeting between the charity’s founder, Martin Harris, and special olympian Greg Silvester who was working in a factory. After Martin set up Follow Your Dreams, Greg is now a sports coach in a mainstream school. This pretty much outlines what Follow Your Dreams is about!

“Ashgrove School in Penarth enjoyed coming to our Catch The Dream event in St David’s Centre. We have already made lots of their Dreams come true and would like to work in partnership with the local community and businesses to fulfil all the others.

“In 2007 we sponsored 44 athletes whose Dream it was to compete in the World Special Olympic Games in Shanghai. Since then we have been able to help hundreds of youngsters to follow their dreams,” says Sue, who lives in Penarth.

“As part of the Catch The Dream campaign we hold fun workshops to encourage children to think about their aspirations and wishes for the future,” says Follow Your Dreams CEO Sue Sugarman.

“While at the Catch The Dream event the youngsters also have a chance to take part in our Britain’s Got Special Talent showcase, enabling them to show off their talents, building confidence and self-esteem.”

“Before the event we contact the local special needs schools and groups to invite them to participate in workshops.

Each child is given a ‘Dream Catcher’ to prepare that they attach to a huge Dream Catcher at the event so we can then plan to make each one of them come true.”

Based in Talbot Green, Follow Your Dreams is now a national charity, with teams all over the UK. The funds raised are also used to help youngsters by buying them specialist equipment such as bikes or PC hardware that are adapted using fibreoptic and sensory equipment.

“All of us here get involved with the Dreams, which makes all the hard work worthwhile. If anyone sponsors a Dream they too can see where their money is being spent. Each event is quite costly and the charity hasn’t received any Government or lottery funding.

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“We welcome anyone who’d like to join in and to support us in our fundraising efforts. Please contact us to see a complete list of Dreams that are waiting to be fulfilled and how you can help.”

01443 230 184

Name

My Dream is...

Robbie

To make a film

Ellie

To write a story with an author

Simon

To work with an artist for the day

Kyle

To be a game maker. I would like to visit a place where they make games

Ashley

To be a well known artist and have work in an exhibition

Gareth

To be an artist

Matthew

That I would like to act in movies

Emily

To sing on stage like Britain’s Got Talent

Jamie-Lee

To learn how to play the piano

Noah

To have drumming lessons

Katie

To be a famous singer on the television

Matthew

To own an iPad for musical therapy

Tyler

That I would like to watch a car race

Demi

To skate like the girls on Dancing On Ice

Courtney

To go shark fishing

Ewan

That I want to ride in a hot air balloon

Robert

That I want to ride in a monster truck

Kizzy

To have swimming lessions

Joshua

To be a famous cricketer

Michael

To be a professional golfer and earn lots of money

Jordan

To be an athlete running in the Olympics

Charlotte

To get better at gym

Jake

To go diving

Ruby

To walk

If you would like to see a complete list of Dreams please contact Mike or Vicki on 01443 230 184 36a Edwards House, Talbot Road, Talbot Green CF72 8AF www.followyourdreams.org.uk 25

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07816 878 117

ANCIENT HEALTH CARE FOR MODERN ILLS More and more people all over the world are turning to alternative or complementary ways of caring for their health. Gwenan Evans offers traditional acupuncture treatment, right on your doorstep here in Penarth.

Fel rhywun sy’n gwbl ddwyieithog, mae Gwenan yn gwybod yn iawn gymaint haws yw hi’n gallu bod i dderbyn gofal iechyd yn eich mamiaith.

Acupuncture was originally developed in the Orient and has been used in many Eastern cultures for thousands of years, to restore and maintain good health. It is now accepted all over the world as a valid system of medicine.

In the UK, there are more than 3,000 qualified acupuncturists registered with the British Acupuncture Council.

“Many people come for acupuncture for help with specific conditions or symptoms, which can range from lower back pain to migraine,” says Gwenan.

“Others come because they want to increase their overall energy levels, or to improve their sense of wellbeing.”

Acupuncture can be of particular help to people during times of change or stress such as the menopause or pregnancy, bereavement or even changing jobs.

As a gentle holistic treatment, it is suitable for all ages, including babies and children, and can be safely used alongside conventional medicine.

Gwenan is a graduate of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, UK, and holds a Licentiate in Acupuncture. She is a Member of the British Acupuncture Council. She is also a qualified tai chi instructor and fully bilingual in Welsh and English.

“My interest in acupuncture arose following my first trip to China in 1999, where I also came across tai chi,” says Gwenan. “I started having acupuncture myself to help with various ailments including tennis elbow and urticaria, and was so impressed with the positive effects on my general health and energy levels that I decided to train to be a Chinese medicine practitioner!

“I now practise acupuncture and other Chinese medicine techniques in my clinic at Plymouth Road in Penarth and also at The Acupuncture Centre in Mumbles, Swansea, and feel very privileged to be able to help people achieve their full potential on a physical, mental and emotional level through traditional acupuncture.”

“Mae sefydlu perthynas gysurus rhwng y darparwr gofal iechyd a’r cleient yn holl-bwysig, yn fwy felly o bosib gyda thriniaethau amgen,” meddai, “ac mae dewis iaith yn ran sylfaenol iawn o sefydlu perthynas. Mae aciwbigo’n gallu bod o help arbennig i bobl yn ystod cyfnodau o newid neu densiwn yn eu bywydyau. Mae’n driniaeth holistaidd ac addfwyn, yn addas i bob oedran, yn cynnwys plant ifanc a’r henoed, ac rwy’n hynod o falch o fedru darparu gwasanaeth ym mha bynnag iaith sy’n fwy naturiol i’r cleient, Cymraeg neu Saesneg.”

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncturists use subtle diagnostic techniques that focus on the individual, as well as the symptoms.

By inserting ultra-fine sterile needles into specific points, a traditional acupuncturist seeks to re-establish the free flow of qi, or vital energy, to restore the body’s equilibrium and trigger the natural healing response.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Gwenan by phone or email.

48 Plymouth Road, Penarth CF64 3DB www.gwenanevans.com acupuncture@gwenanevans.com 27

029 2070 9773

fashion

& accessories

Dear Reader It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over and it’s not been a great one at that. However, from a fashion retail point of view I am already buying for Summer 2012! And Autumn/ Winter 2011 is arriving at Ginger’s at quite a pace.

Choker from Lotus Feet So, what can we expect for autumn?

Well, there is a lot of lovely colours such as damson, corals, royal blues, pinks and purples to name a few, in the key shapes which consist of cowl necks, polo necks, high Vs and round necks.

In trousers we have basic colours such as black and grey with, at last, a bit more navy. Camel is strong too, with skirts and trousers already in stock – combine camel with chocolate and black and you have a very good look.

Viz-a-Vie has a lovely ‘story’ offering grey/black and brown/black combinations with an assortment of tops and skirts which can be mixed and matched. We also have a fabulous range by Zele in cotton, wool, flax and linen which are quirky and very flattering. Intown, Brandtex and Miss Baron offer a great selection of affordable and smart everyday coordinates.

has some fabulous capes, hats and gloves – I will even have fur hats in case we have a winter like last year!

Fashion fundraiser I have been asked to put on a fashion show fundraiser for Marie Curie Cancer Care, on 12 October in the Parish Hall, Dinas Powys.

Tickets are £5 and available from the Committee members or in the shop.

I have a new website: www.gingersofpenarth.co.uk, so please take a look. I look forward to welcoming you into my Aladdin’s cave, do come along and check out what’s new.

Kind regards Cathy

Other names will be arriving soon: Adini with their fabulous boiled wool jackets and smart dresses, Chianti for something a little dressier, Emreco and Poppy, very established names in the town, Pomodorro and finally Steilmann, well known for their jackets. Sahara, one of my ethical/Fairtrade companies, continues to be super with some beautifully cut dresses and tunics.

I am expanding my already wide range of jewellery and accessories. Mint and Dante continue to offer great value and will enhance any outfit. New jewellery will be in shortly from Strata, U-Kwenza and Topazglow. Scarves are huge once again and Pia Rossina

Sahara wool mix tunic

9 / 10 Washington Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth CF64 2AD www.gingersofpenarth.co.uk 28

02920 350 032 07877 032 786 Forget the cowboy outfits and country and western music: come and join the fun at an innovative Nuline dance class with well known Penarth instructor Ruth Brown.

Mention line dancing and you’ll probably immediately think of cowgirl gear and country music. But that’s all changed now, thanks to the introduction of Nuline, which has taken the line dancing world by storm and brought it right up to date.

“You might find yourself dancing to anything from Adele or Lady Gaga to Take That,” says Penarth’s Nuline instructor Ruth Brown. “We dance to pop, Latin, folk, jazz – anything that works for a routine.”

Under the Nuline banner with its recognisable orange and black logo, the classes are fun and the dress is casual. “Comfortable shoes are the most important thing,” says Ruth, who’s now

into her 15th year of teaching line dancing, “so you can move easily and freely. Everyone can join in, whatever their age, and you don’t need a partner.

“I have people of all ages in my classes, from teenagers upwards.

Nuline dancing is a form of low impact aerobics so it’s very good exercise as well as fun and a way to meet people and make friends.”

Classes are designed to suit different levels of experience, starting with Absolute Beginners, followed by Beginners, Intermediate and then Advanced.

During a class Ruth will teach a dance routine, building up the moves and practising each until everyone is confident.

“It’s not like a ceilidh or twmpath where a caller shouts out what you have to do. We learn the dances so that I might just need to give the occasional reminder of what move comes next,” she explains.

Ruth, who also runs line dancing classes in various venues around the Vale, plus social nights and weekends, under the name Loose Boots, is available for private hire for weddings, parties, corporate events and birthdays.

Follow Ruth on Facebook: Nuline (Cymru)

www.nulinedance.com ruthb@nulinedance.com

She is very excited about what Nuline is doing to bring line dancing up to date and attract a younger crowd to the pastime she loves. “I am very patient and easygoing when I’m teaching as I want everyone to enjoy it as much as I do!”

Ruth’s Nuline classes cost £4, which includes tea or coffee for daytime classes.

Nuline classes from 12 September Monday 1:30pm–3pm Beginners All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Road, Penarth CF64 2EH Wednesday 10am–12 noon Improvers/Intermediates The Paget Rooms, Victoria Road, Penarth, CF64 3EG Thursday 7pm–8pm Absolute Beginners The Paget Rooms, Victoria Road, Penarth, CF64 3EG Thursday 8pm–9:30pm Intermediates/Advanced The Paget Rooms, Victoria Road, Penarth, CF64 3EG

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Sonic Alarm Systems Security you can depend on Sonic Alarm Systems is a well established business that has an extensive 30year knowledge base in all aspects of security, supplying and installing security you can depend on.

Services include the supply and installation of domestic and commercial intruder alarm systems, CCTV and door entry systems, to name a few.

Established in Penarth 35 years ago, Sonic Alarm Systems has remained a family business run

by John, Peter and Sue Regan. To continue their local and valued service to customers, Sonic Alarm Systems has moved into the heart of Penarth’s shopping centre in spacious new offices.

Their growth has been attributed to the retention of customers through good customer service and recommendations alike, in addition to security becoming more of a need in our modern society. This recent growth in their work force has led to the need to relocate to larger premises.

“We needed the extra space to cope with expansion. Security is a field that is constantly increasing, and we aim to provide our customers with the latest developments in modern security technology,” says Peter.

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Home security has benefited enormously from the developments in smart phone technology, enabling you to receive a call to your mobile device if your intruder alarm has been activated.

In addition you are able to view your CCTV images on a smart phone or computer accessing real time images of your premises capturing activity as it happens, whether you’re at home or abroad.

029 2070 3720 Sonic Alarms provide: • CCTV • Access Control • Intruder Alarms • Monitored Alarms • 24hr call out • Free Quotes

“Hand in hand with an alarm, CCTV is an excellent solution for domestic use.”

Sonic Alarm Systems is an accredited member of the SSAIB – the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board – with a certificate of excellence awarded three years in a row, and has built up a loyal customer base over the years.

“I or my operations manager, Karl Champniss, carry out all the noobligation surveys and produce a written quotation for customers in confidence,” says Peter.

“Whatever your requirements, Sonic Alarm Systems’ fully qualified and trained engineers and surveyors use our extensive knowledge base to devise a system that will be specific to your individual needs.”

Sonic Alarm Systems offers a comprehensive range of wired and wireless intruder alarm systems ranging from domestic to commercial, audible and monitored.

“It has been shown that by installing a closed circuit television (CCTV) system you can reduce crime levels dramatically,” says Peter. From single to multiple cameras Sonic Alarm Systems has the experience of designing and installing a comprehensive range.

“To ensure we are at the cutting edge of technology we research new products thoroughly. Depending on the client’s needs we can offer stand alone systems, network systems, digital recording, a wide range of all types of camera covering up to 360 degrees and monitored systems.”

Sonic Alarm Systems has a 24-hour call out service, and can provide annual maintenance contracts to maintain your security systems.

Call today to discuss your home security needs.

5a Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2AB sales@sonicalarmsystems.com www.sonicalarmsystems.co.uk 31

029 2070 0711 www.floorsonfloors.co.uk Thinking of having some smart new carpets for the coming winter? Now’s the time to visit Floor on Floors to see their complete range of floor and window coverings for every room.

Fresh from celebrating the seventh birthday of Floors on Floors in Penarth, Lawrence and Lorraine Gonthier are looking forward to a busy time leading up to Christmas.

“If you’re planning to have some new carpet or other flooring laid in time for the Christmas holidays please call in soon so we can quote, order and book in your fitting,” says Lawrence.

“Customers can buy from us with confidence because we are members of the Carpet Foundation and follow the Office of Fair Trading code of practice for quality service for supply and installation of carpets.”

Come to the Floors on Floors studio and the friendly, professional and experienced team will advise on the latest looks and best choices for your home.

Floors on Floors is the approved retailer of many well known carpet brands and quality hard flooring brands such as Amtico and Karndean, with a range of floor coverings that gives customers the chance to create a huge variety of looks for all rooms of the house.

“I usually do all the quotations and measuring myself as I like to be personally involved with every job we do,” says Lawrence.

“We can get samples of any style and colour of carpet or floor covering that customers want to see,” says Lorraine. “Being approved retailers of these quality brands means we can meet almost any request, and of course we are never knowingly undersold, either!”

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Showroom at: 10 Cornerswell Road, Penarth CF64 2UZ sales@floorsonfloors.co.uk

www.floorsonfloors.co.uk

Cor Cleaning

029 2027 1500

Does your favourite rug need a spruce-up?

Cor Cleaning’s new rug spa is ideal for cleaning delicate rugs to a high standard.

Cor Cleaning is a professional cleaning company with a team of highly trained professionals who specialise in providing exceptional interior and exterior cleaning, including carpets, curtains, furnishings, ovens and now, rugs.

“Cleaning rugs is a specialised job,” says Cor Cleaning’s Graham Linnard.

“To get the best results for delicate Chinese, Turkish and Persian silk or wool rugs you need the right equipment. We have invested in a special dip tank and have been through the necessary training to ensure we can do a good clean.”

If you have a rug that needs cleaning, the Cor team will come to your house and go through a thorough inspection before removing it for the cleaning process.

“We take photos and fill in a checklist of information so that any flaws or damage are noted before it goes into the rug spa,” says Graham.

“It is hard to get a thorough clean with the rug in situ in the home, so we’re glad to be able to offer this special service to our customers.”

Sparkling ovens What’s your least favourite cleaning job? Chances are you’ll say cleaning the oven. Cor Cleaning will provide a professional domestic bio-degradable, non-caustic oven cleaning and valeting service which will leave your cooker in near showroom condition.

“We use specially built oven cleaning tanks which remove all traces of carbon from removable parts of the oven,” says Graham.

“Other cleaners claim to offer a biodegradable, non-caustic service but still use caustic chemicals in their dip

tanks. You can be assured that our service is 100% safe: no fumes, no odours and no harmful chemicals.

“We ensure our work is carried out with minimal disturbance and what’s more, our eco-friendly oven cleaning means your appliances and oven are completely safe to use as soon as we’ve finished,” says Graham.

Cor Cleaning carries out work for both the domestic and commercial markets and provide an expert and professional service. No job is too big or too small.

“Quality of service is everything” with Cor Cleaning.

www.corlceaning.co.uk

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A new autoelectrics diagnostic facility is now available alongside the great value cars on sale at the Penarth Motor Company.

The Penarth Motor Company has been selling quality used cars at probably the lowest prices in the surrounding areas for more than a year now, and the business is expanding.

New autoelectrics diagnostic service

Co-owners Chris Greenaway and Dusty Jones, both locals with many years’ experience in the motor trade, take pride in looking after customers who live and work in the area.

Chris and Dusty are now offering their customers main dealer diagnostic facilities without main dealer prices! Specialising in Citroen and Renault.

• Vehicle Re-mapping which improves performance and Economy

“The majority of our vehicles are sourced from main dealer part exchanges with full or part service history,” says Chris.

We can accommodate the following: • Airbag Lights

• Window Regulator faults

“All our vehicles are HPI clear and come with a brand new MOT and an RAC warranty, and we aim to offer the lowest prices in the area. We have a good selection of cars for everyone’s needs and budget, from £500 runabouts to £15,000 prestige marques.”

• Engine management lights • Key Programming

• ABS Faults • Diesel Additive Top ups Penarth Motor Company can also undertake all RAC warranty work and provide an air-conditioning service.

“We offer our customers an extensive range of extras, such as organising finance for a purchase. We can also sell your car on a ‘sale or return’ basis if required,” says Dusty.

“Customers can buy a used car from us with confidence and peace of mind. We will look after people throughout the whole buying and after sales process.”

www.thepenarthmotorco.co.uk sales@thepenarthmotorco.co.uk

Windsor Road, Penarth CF64 1JG

029 2070 7090

029 2070 7090 The only choice for used cars in Penarth

What our customers say “We chose a 53 plate Seat Ibiza manual with air-conditioning. Our previous car had failed its MOT and we saw the Penarth Motor Company offer in Penarth View for £250 off so we went to see Dusty and Chris.

“It took us about half an hour to choose the new car. We didn’t need help with finance but the price, low mileage and service history were all important to us.

Dusty and Chris were very helpful in sorting out a couple of minor problems. It’s the first Seat we’ve had and we’re pleased with its performance. We would recommend Penarth Motor Company to our family and friends too.”

Graham Marsh

Contact Chris and Dusty to arrange a test drive and look out Penarth Motor Company Car of the Week on Twitter @PenarthView.

Opening Times Monday 08:30 - 19:00 Tuesday 08:30 - 19:00 Wednesday 08:30 - 19:00 Thursday 08:30 - 19:00 Friday 09:00 - 18:00 Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

Offer to Penarth View readers Free 12-month RAC membership on all vehicles purchased with this edition of Penarth View.

Terms and conditions apply.

Not thinking of changing your car yourself?

Why not recommend a friend or family member and receive £50 for doing it!

029 2070 7275 Waz Khaliq The very best in automotive audio, security, navigation, entertainment and customisation.

B&B Audio Concepts has been installing, upgrading and customising in-car audio and visual entertainment hardware, phones and computers, security systems and satellite navigation systems of all shapes and sizes since 1987.

“B&B was the first car hi-fi shop Cardiff, which we took over from the original owners,” says proprietor Waz Khaliq.

“We have worked hard to acquire an expertise and a reputation for excellence.

We have won many awards for the high standard of our work, including UK champion in the International Auto Sound Challenge Association (Iasca/SCA) in 1998, 1999 and runner-up in 2000.”

Now based handily just off Penarth Road on the West Point Industrial Estate, with a packed showroom and a clean, well-equipped workshop, B&B Audio Concepts is a family-run one-stop shop for all the automotive gear you could want, from sat navs and hands-free phones and MP3 players to shiny alloy wheels, exhausts and parking sensors.

“There’s nothing we can’t do,” says Waz proudly. “We discuss your needs to work out exactly the right product for you – we don’t just sell you a box, it’s all about your lifestyle.

“We have the expertise and facilities to work on any vehicle, and can visit you wherever and whenever necessary. It’s not just cars, we can work on bikes, quads, tries, vans, trucks, coaches, limos, and even yachts.

“The workshop is fully insured and we have our own RTA which means we can tune any vehicle to perfection.

We also repair damaged or broken audio equipment with our own inhouse team and we can supply graphics, wraps and airbrush work.”

Three projects currently in the workshop are a good example of Waz’s philosophy of service and his can-do attitude: a Maserati twin turbo is having a sound system plus a complete interior revamp; a Range Rover is being treated to tinted windows, LED number plates, a digital conversion for a TV, 22in wheels, chrome wing mirrors and a new front bumper and light assembly; and a Ford Focus, the third car Waz and his team have worked on for a disabled young man who loves his cars, is having a complete entertainment system, Bluetooth phone, iPod connection, tinted windows, 17in wheels and parking sensors.

This approach to looking after customers extends to after-sales service as well, when any faults will be speedily repaired or the item replaced.

Visit B&B – “the Mecca for ICE” – for a demo and advice on the best entertainment, navigation or security for your vehicle. Ring, email or visit the website to find out more and for answers to your customisation questions.

Unit C1, West Point Industrial Estate, Penarth Road CF11 8JQ www.audioconcepts.co.uk enquiries@audioconcepts.co.uk 36

029 2002 6929

On your bike!

A shiny new bike is a terrific present and The Bike Shop’s Christmas Club is a clever way to save up towards a gift.

If you want to find out about all things bike, a chat with Mark and Simon at The Bike Shop at 85 Glebe Street should be your first port of call. Experienced technicians and devoted cyclists themselves – you may have seen Mark cycling to work on his current bright orange bike – the pair are a positive fund of knowledge.

“As a small business we aim to bring back a personal service. We take time to listen and talk to customers so we are able to advise what’s best for them and their bikes,” says Mike.

The Bike Shop • New and reconditioned bikes • Recycled bikes • Disability scooters repaired • Prams repaired • Environmentally friendly

Mark and Simon keep a variety of new and secondhand complete bikes and frames for sale in the shop, with a rack of children’s bikes of different sizes. They will customise a frame with wheels, gears and other features as required.

Repairs and renovations keep the workshop very busy. “Customer service and the standard of work carried out is paramount. When we are doing repairs we aim to get all our customers back riding again as quickly and as cheaply as possible,” says Mark.

“We are able to keep our costs down as we sell re-conditioned parts as well as new ones. Don’t throw an old bike away – we will take any bike for recycling no matter what the condition.”

• Any make of new scooter supplied

To join the Christmas Club call into The Bike Shop, open Monday to Saturday.

86 Glebe Street, Penarth CF64 1EF thebikeshoppenarth@yahoo.co.uk 37

029 2071 0039

Moving house can be a stressful experience, but the team at family-run Vale Removals provide a friendly, professional and reliable service that smoothes away the hassles.

Based in Penarth Road next to King Storage, Vale Removals offers a delivery, storage and property clearance service to everyone from individuals and households to companies and organisations.

“Moving house can be one of the most stressful events in people’s lives, so our aim is to remove the stress and give peace of mind. We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction, offering an approachable personal service tailored to each client’s needs.

Experience in the antiques trade means we know how to handle even the most delicate objects safely,” says proprietor Gareth Hobbs.

“We try to offer our customers the best price with no compromises.

We offer a wide range of services from single item deliveries to full home removals including garden, garage, shed and everything else.”

“Our rates are very competitive and we try to beat or match most like-for-like quotes given by other genuine companies. Included in almost all our quotes is full insurance, which covers the whole of your move at no extra cost.

There are no hidden costs: what is agreed is the final amount so there are no nasty surprises!” says business partner Emma Evans.

“All quotes are free and we do not ask for any deposit or cancellation fees as we know by past experience that the majority of property sales falling through are not down to the individual customer.”

Vale Removals also offers simple self-storage throughout the UK. “Whether you’re travelling the world, moving house, in business, a student or simply want to free up some space at home, we have the storage solution for you, and all at affordable prices,” says Gareth.

Packing supplies Moving house? Selling goods on eBay? Need to wrap something precious? Call Vale Packing Supplies, the packing material specialist supplier, which evolved from Gareth and Emma’s recognition that there was a need for packing materials in any quantities at great prices.

“We know exactly what our customers, individuals and businesses alike, are looking for, and that is the best quality at the best price,” says Gareth “Our aim is to sell customers only what they actually need, rather than bundling up package deals and supplying a mixture of items, some of which they would never need. Our service is tailored to you as an individual.

029 2071 0039 07968 056 822 valeantiques@tiscali.co.uk

“Stock ranges from bubble wrap and packing paper right up to pallet wrap, removal boxes, wardrobe boxes, picture frame boxes and golf club holders, with a huge range in between, offered at internet prices to the local areas. Plus there is no VAT on top, and free delivery to Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

We have the cheapest removal boxes in the area. For all your packing needs, we buy in bulk so you don’t have to.”

valeremovalsanddeliveries.com

• Removal boxes from £1 each

Storage is offered in conjunction with King Storage, Cardiff and Nationwide.

Vale Removals & Deliveries

Vale Packing Supplies 029 2115 7006 07968 056 822 valepackingsupplies@gmail.com valepackingsupplies.com

Cambria House, Penarth Road, Cardiff CF11 8TW 38

029 2125 0221 Advanced face and body treatments

Last chance summer sale As the summer comes to an end and autumn is in the air make sure your body gets what it needs.

Repair summer damage Skin can feel dull and dehydrated after summer sun. Breathe life into tired skin with our exclusive Jet M offer, the best non-invasive advanced facial treatment.

Three Jet M sessions for £110, reduced from £180 • Exfoliates, hydrates, rejuvenates • Fast and fabulous results • Delivers solutions without needles • Employing nature’s basic elements, air and water

Before and after a micro needle therapy facial.

Before

After

Or for those of you wanting drastic results without the down time of surgery (or the expense) try our micro needle therapy facial.

The micro needle therapy uses a roller of 200 fine needles to penetrate the skin, allowing the best skin care products into the skin for an instant fix.

The needle action stimulates the skin’s natural process to produce collagen production, plumping all lines and wrinkles with a long-lasting effect.

“I had a few deep lines on my forehead that I hated. I didn’t want to have injections to plump skin as I know I would need them every few months. I tried the micro needle therapy and after my first treatment could literally see and feel the difference.”

Erika Nichols

Before and after ultra laser cellulite removal.

Before

After

1 micro needle therapy facial just £200, reduced from £240 2 micro needle therapy facials just £350, reduced from £480 3 micro needle therapy facials just £500, reduced from £720

Laser cellulite removal Smooth and renew Squeeze back into your jeans for the winter with smooth, cellulitefree skin. Over the summer you may have slightly over-indulged and are now left with pockets of trapped fat causing a cellulite appearance, orange skin texture and lumps and bumps.

Let us smooth out the legs, tummy, arms or hips with our cellulite removal.

We use an ultra laser light to break down the trapped fat while we squeeze the toxins into your lymphatic system to be drained by the body. We then smooth the skin with an intense ‘roller massage’ to give the surface of the skin a real treat and replenish.

Feel good about your skin and get great results from Penarth’s only advanced beauty clinic.

For a full skin or body consultation and advice on all treatments offered please call Skin Studio today to make your booking. Special offer available only to the first 25 bookings.

Terms and conditions can be seen at www.skinstudiowales.co.uk

112-113 Glebe Street, Penarth CF64 1EB www.skinstudiowales.co.uk skinstudio@hotmail.co.uk 39

All Saints The re-ordering of All Saints Church is on track for completion in early December and will offer a variety of community venues that can be used for a multitude of purposes, writes Peter Trott.

The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Penarth, and its incumbent The Reverend Peter Cox, are pleased to announce that the first phase in the redevelopment of the main church building is progressing well with completion expected in early December, just in time for Christmas.

The major works, which began in June, are to install a new mezzanine floor in the west end of the church, and include a lift access, a new servery, more meeting rooms, a new crèche and toilet facilities within the church. The church will also have new lighting as well as having its decoration refreshed.

The re-ordering of the west end of the nave is the first step in the redevelopment of All Saints to enable it to offer more to the town as a place of worship, and to play an even greater role within the wider community of Penarth. The completion of the re-ordering means that All Saints itself will be available for use by church and community groups and it will be able to support a wider range of uses, alongside the two halls in Victoria Square.

The church and the two halls will form a complex of community venues that can be used for a multitude of purposes, from local societies and group meetings to concerts and the regular services that mark the rhythm of the Church in Wales year.

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Existing church services will also change, with the introduction of the new facilities allowing the church to offer new experiences of worship.

The first of these will begin in the autumn with the introduction of a Messy Church service for children and their families, held once a month in the re-ordered All Saints.

This service will compliment the highly successful Saturday morning Toast events held for young families in the Lesser Hall.

Through the installation of the mezzanine floor, lift and servery a new space is created to enable receptions and group meetings to be held within an elevated area separate from the main church while experiencing the wonderful surroundings of All Saints. The meeting rooms will mean that the Sunday School will be able to meet during services while remaining in the church throughout each service.

All this has been possible through the generosity of the members of All Saints congregation, residents in the parish and the wider community

of Penarth. Significant grants have also been received from a number of local and national bodies, for which we are very grateful. Our huge thanks go to everyone who has contributed or helped raise the funds to enable us to undertake this

Church

work. A key event for 2011 will be an Auction, Dinner and Dance held on 19th November at the Paget Rooms.

Throughout the Christmas period a complete calendar of Christmas events will mean everyone can come and enjoy these new facilities.

A celebratory service of thanksgiving to open the new facilities will be held early in the New Year.

More details on the progress of the re-ordering, our Christmas services and events and the service of thanksgiving, can be found on the All Saints Penarth pages of www.churchinwales. org.uk as well as on Facebook at All Saints Church, Penarth.

New Year 2012 will mark the beginning of a new chapter for All Saints and its mission to serve the people and community of Penarth.

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029 2019 5017

07756 359261

The appetite for body art shows no signs of slowing down, and explains why Justin and Christina Witney at Penarth’s own tattoo studio, Alley Cat Ink, are moving to bigger premises.

“We have been really busy in the shop in Glebe Street over the last few months and we feel we need to be in better, more visible premises,” says Justin.

“Our new shop will be in the old Aquazoo store on Plassey Street. We are also looking to stock a selection of alternative clothing and jewellery, including some children’s clothing as well as T-shirts and dresses for adults.

“We don’t have an official opening day as yet but we are hoping to be open mid-late September,” he says. “The shop has been going from strength to strength and as our ‘All You Can Ink’ deal has been so successful and well received we will be continuing that for the time being (see below for details).”

Design your tattoo

All You Can Ink!

Justin and Christina welcome people to call in with any enquiries about a tattoo. “We’re a very open and easygoing shop, so please come in and talk to us about what you’d like.

Alley Cat Ink is extending its popular “All You Can Ink!” offer.

“We also offer ear piercing from seven years old and upwards.”

Since opening Alley Cat Ink in January Justin has invested in some new equipment: a new tattoo machine which, he says, means faster and slightly less painful tattooing. A new tattoo will also heal more quickly.

Daytime Tuesdays and Wednesdays, pay for 3 hours of tattooing and we’ll work as long as you can take it.

Conditions apply.

Call Alley Cat Ink for full details.

Opening times Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

Find Alley Cat Ink on Facebook

Plassey Street, Penarth alleycatink@hotmail.com 43

029 2025 6451 Care-in-Wales provides personal and practical care and support to people in Penarth and the surrounding area.

With a philosophy that disability, age or illness should not prevent someone leading a rewarding and comfortable life, Care-in-Wales’s aim is to help people to stay in their own homes and keep their independence.

“Depending on needs, the care we provide can be for elderly people who are becoming frail, people with dementia or with learning or physical disabilities. We provide medication assistance, palliative care, personal hygiene care or respite cover for carers,” explains managing director Stephen Gamgee, MBE. “We also provide domestic services such as cleaning, food preparation and serving, laundry, shopping and transportation. We can provide companionship, live in care or help to maintain a social life. All our services are designed to give people comfort, independence and peace of mind within a framework of respect for their individuality. We want to maximise people’s quality of life,” says Stephen, who has many years of experience working in supported housing and with vulnerable people.

Care-in-Wales, which also operates under the name Care-in-the-Vale, opened its doors in Penarth in March

Care in Wales Personal Assistants, from left: Dianne Augustine, Jenny Keogh, Georgina Harrold and Sue Till. this year. Stephen and Debbie Waller, Care-in-Wales’s Director of Care, share their mission not to let disability, age or illness get in the way of a comfortable and fulfilled life with as much independence as possible.

and practical care to help develop a sense of peace. Having a relative with dementia can be very distressing for all concerned and our special approach is to work alongside families to take the distress away as far as possible

“We aim to help younger adults, and maybe also those who are now not so young, to be freed from the consequences of their personal difficulties so that they can have fun, have relationships, study, work and try to realise their aspirations,” says Debbie, a qualified social worker with almost 30 years of experience providing care and managing care services.

“Whatever the person’s needs, we carefully match staff to them. Our Personal Assistants – we call them that rather than Care Assistants – are recruited because they are the right fit with our ethos. We want people who show they have humanity, common sense, optimism, flexibility, decency, creativity and a sense of loyalty. If they also have knowledge and experience, so much the better! We can always train people – it is much more difficult to change those who don’t share our values,” says Debbie. “All staff are trusted to be wise decision-makers and encouraged to go the extra mile.”

“Older adults still want to enjoy life, but also want to have a sense of security and comfort – we call this our ‘silver-service’.

Staff are trained to meet all physical needs and to be sensitive to emotional needs, changing the support as those needs change. For people with dementia, our ‘focus-on-feelings’ provides personal

Debbie Waller, director of care and Stephen Gamgee, managing director.

“In the same way as we look beyond the disability, age or illness and see the whole person, we also look beyond them to see their family and social context,” says Stephen. “Being a carer can be tiring and all-consuming.

Communicating with, and supporting, carers is a theme that cuts across everything we do. Care-in-Wales can give carers the opportunities to enjoy a bit of independence, confident that their relative is well looked after.”

To find out more please call in or ring for a free consultation and assessment. Interested in sharing our values while working as a carer with Care-in-Wales?

We’d love to hear from you.

12A Royal Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 3ED www.care-in-the-vale.com info@care-in-wales.co.uk 44

029 2070 7556

the jewellers

New designs

Visit the Rowley’s The Jewellers page on Facebook for frequent updates made with traditional craftmanship. about everything Rowley’s.

Among the eclectic selection of jewellery, watches and decorative homewares at Rowley’s are the unmistakable shapes of the Alessi range, which make wonderful gifts for you or for someone special.

The Alessi company, based in the Italian Alps, has been designing and manufacturing beautiful and functional items since the 1930s. The products are designed by a variety of freelance designers from all over the world and follow the ethos of being handicraft items made with the aid of contemporary, industrial technology and processing equipment.

“We all love the Alessi homewares, some of which have become design icons,” says Rowley’s co-owner Petra Aydin Barberini. “We decided to introduce some members of staff together with their favourite products from the range.”

Zoe, who manages Rowley’s, has been with the business for four years. “Working in a local family business fits in very well with my children,” she says. “I’m only a few minutes away from my daughter’s school and Petra and Cem understand my need for flexible working hours, as they also have young children.”

Zoe’s favourite Alessi gift is the Anna pepper pot. “I have a soft spot for all the Alessi products especially as this season I got to select the range featured in Rowley’s.

“I work with jewellery all week but I love nothing better than to rummage around a car-boot sale for interesting pieces. Customers often compliment me on my unusual rings, brooches and necklaces,” she says.

Marika is the newest member of the Rowley’s team. “Joining us last year, Marika impressed us with her customer service skills, intelligence and computer abilities,” says Petra. “She is working with me on the www.rowleysgifts.com website and becoming the voice of Rowley’s Gifts on Twitter and Facebook.”

Zoe

Marika

Originally from Slovakia, Marika studied regional planning and set up a social interest sharing networking website.

She met her now fiancé on it, and he encouraged to her join him in Wales.

Jane

Jane’s favourite Alessi gift is the charming tea strainer in the shape of a caged bird. “It makes me smile, especially as it tweets whenever customers walk by,” she says.

“I chose the timber and metal Squirrel nutcracker as my favourite Alessi gift. As well as being practical it’s so cute – it’s adorable.”

Jane is Rowley’s most experienced member of staff, working in Barry and with Petra and Cem for seven years. “Since the Barry branch closed in July we are really pleased to have the benefit of Jane’s experience here in Penarth,” says Petra. “She is fantastic at sourcing jewellery.

“After nearly half a century Rowley’s has built up great relationships with hundreds of small businesses, and Jane can be depended upon to seek out just what the customer is looking for.”

Call in to Rowley’s or visit the website to see the Alessi range and all the shop has to offer.

110 Glebe Street, Penarth CF64 1ED info@rowleysgifts.com

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Child of Our Time and What Makes Me Me The Learning Partnership is delighted to announce that Lord Robert Winston will be the key note speaker at their 2011 Autumn Conference in November at The Celtic Manor.

‘Child of Our Time’ is a unique 20-year project following 25 children born in 2000 from birth to the age of 20. They come from across the UK from a range of genetic, social, geographical and ethnic backgrounds. Through this landmark piece of research, as the children grow from infancy, through childhood and on to becoming young adults, Professor Winston, and his research team, build up a coherent and scientifically accurate picture of how the genes and the environments of growing children interact to make a fully formed adult.

The research sets out to answer many unanswered questions; one of the most important questions that the project is seeking to answer is “Are we born or are we made?”.

‘What Makes Me Me’ is all about the things that make you individually you, from the shape of your ears and the sound of your voice to the things that really scare you or make you laugh. Your genes, your personality, and your talents are all part of the story. Find out just what makes you you.

Taking key messages from these fascinating pieces of work, Robert Winston will explore how we, as educators and parents, can take account of individual differences and positively influence the journey from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. The school and home experience really does matter!

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Lord Robert Winston Lord Robert Winston, Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London, a university with one of the strongest international science bases, runs a research programme in the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology.

He is also Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University, Chairman of the Royal College of Music and

was voted “Peer of the Year” by his fellow Parliamentarians in June 2008. He is a member of the Council of the University of Surrey. Professor Winston’s research led to the development of gynaecological microsurgery in the 1970s and various improvements in reproductive medicine, subsequently adopted internationally, particularly in the field of endocrinology and IVF. His work on pre-implantation genetic diagnosis enabled families carrying gene defects to have children free from fatal illnesses.

0845 1800 236 Toxic Childhood and Detoxing Childhood

Sue Palmer Sue Palmer, a former headteacher in Scotland, has written and consulted widely on aspects of literacy and child development. For more than fifteen years she has been a popular speaker on these subjects in schools, colleges and universities in the UK and across the world, and a frequent contributor to the educational press, notably the Times Educational Supplement and Child Education.

Sue Palmer will join Professor Winston at our conference. Sue is a renowned consultant specialising in child development and literacy.

During our conference Sue will be exploring key themes from her work on Toxic Childhood and Detoxing Childhood. Sue will lead part of the day by considering contemporary childhood and the impact of our modern world on individuals. She offers insights into possible solutions to address some of the key concerns for educators and parents.

Her first book for a wider audience, Toxic Childhood (Orion 2006) is about the effects of contemporary childhood on child development and learning. It was in the Amazon best-seller charts for two years. It was followed by Detoxing Childhood (2007) and 21st Century Boys (2009).

The books have led to involvement in many campaigns related to modern childhood, and invitations to speak to a wide range of audiences, including health, social work and criminal justice professionals, playworkers, planners, advertisers and parents. They have also led to many articles and interviews in the national press, as well as frequent TV and radio appearances.

Sue has acted over the years as an independent consultant to many organisations, including the Department for Education and Skills, the Basic Skills Agency, the National Literacy Trust and the BBC.

The Learning Partnership Conference with Lord Robert Winston and Sue Palmer The Celtic Manor Hotel Thursday 3rd November 2011 Cost £195 + VAT Booking online at www.tlpwales.co.uk Telephone 0845 1800 236

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“The world may have changed beyond recognition in the last three decades, but children haven’t changed at all. For healthy development, they still need the same basic ingredients that have helped lucky children through the ages grow up bright, balanced and fit to face the challenges of adult life.”

Sue Palmer

Llys Aur, Llanelli Gate, Dafen, Llanelli SA14 8LQ www.tlpwales.co.uk 47

02921 251 040

Set sail with Challenge Wales It has been a busy summer for Challenge Wales, the 72ft Welsh sail training vessel, and she will be sailing on during the winter, writes Vicky Williams.

Young people from different parts of Wales, including Penarth, have been spending time on board the boat visiting different ports, learning sailing skills, developing life skills such as teamwork and communication, and undertaking their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme but, above all, having fun, facing challenges and making new friends.

During July and August Challenge Wales visited Milford Haven and sailed across the Irish Sea to southern Ireland (where the young people and crew were lucky enough to see Jedward!).

The crew enjoyed having dolphins accompany the boat on many of the

trips, a fantastic and heart-warming experience. We anchored at Lundy Island, visited Ilfracombe, sailed into Swansea, and welcomed a couple of hundred people on board the boat during the Bristol Water Festival.

We saw more dolphins, tried out our new square – yes, square – frying pan, welcomed young people aboard in Penarth and exhibited at the Cardiff Harbour Festival. It has certainly been a fantastic learning adventure for both crew and young people over the past couple of months and lots of great memories have been created.

And of course Challenge Experience Days, our popular adult sailing days, are a great opportunity for nonsailors and experienced ones to take the helm and enjoy big boat sailing in the Bristol Channel. Winter sailing also enables volunteers to get trained ready for next year.

If you are interested in being a volunteer (crew or shore-based) now is the perfect time to check out the details on our website and get involved. You’ll be very welcome.

The aim of the Challenge Wales charity, which is run entirely by volunteers, is to teach personal and social skills to young people between 12 and 25 through sailing. They learn about team work, communication skills, planning, respect for others, responsibility and self-esteem.

During the winter, Challenge Wales will continue to sail and there are plenty of opportunities for getting on board. The Challenge Wales Bursary Scheme is still available during winter and into spring 2012, enabling the charity to subsidise groups and individuals (if eligible).

Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/challengewales www.challengewales.org reservations@challengewales.org 48

OJs Sandwich Bar

029 2021 2542

For delicious takeaway breakfasts and lunches visit OJ’s Sandwich Bar in Cogan.

Takeaway food is everywhere these days, to suit our busy lives.

What makes it a success with customers is a combination of convenience, value and quality, and new baguette, sandwich and snack shop OJ’s is a good example of how to do it.

Opened in Pill Street, Cogan, in March by owner Claire Westmoreland, OJ’s Sandwich Bar (which is named after her twins Olivia and Jay) offers a tempting menu of freshly made baguettes, sandwiches, wraps and rolls with a host of fillings to choose from.

“Hot fillings such as egg and bacon breakfast rolls are cooked to order, so everything is piping hot and as fresh as possible,” says Claire.

“We also have other hot dishes to take away, including soup of the day and jacket potatoes with fillings such as coronation chicken, chilli beef, chicken tikka, cheese and coleslaw and beans. Our breakfast menu includes a roll with bacon, sausage, egg and black pudding and on Saturday mornings we offer a full English breakfast.

“Pies, pasties and Premier sausage rolls are also available.

Paninis and baguette melts are popular for big appetites: choose your filling and then we grill it – delicious,” says Claire.

For a sweet treat there’s a selection of cakes, sponges and Danish pastries, plus a choice of hot and

cold drinks. Salad lovers are not neglected either, with a variety of salad bowls to choose from.

OJ’s children’s lunch box – a choice of ham/egg/cheese/tuna sandwich, plus crisps and fruit drink – will make sure the kids have a nutritious meal at school.

Handily placed not far from the leisure centre, OJ’s is already building up a loyal customer base of local residents and workers from the neighbouring businesses.

Short of time?

Ring in your order and it will be ready for collection Open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm Saturday 8am to 2:30pm

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029 2045 5300 Care you can depend on to promote your independence

Everycare services enable dependent and elderly people with personal or health care needs to live at home with security, peace of mind and the best possible quality of life.

Everycare is Cardiff’s longest established care and nursing agency, delivering the highest quality care in Cardiff and the surrounding area since 1993. The Everycare service is designed to provide a comprehensive and flexible range of professional nursing and home care services.

Qualified nurses and health care assistants are also available to meet the staffing needs of NHS Trusts, private hospitals, care homes, industry and one-to-one home nursing.

“All of our services are available long or short term and can be arranged at any time on an hourly, daily or weekly basis,” says Everycare’s Julie Thomas. “Our service does not stop there, however: we can provide longer visits including overnight sleeps, live-in care and respite support.”

Everycare provides care for people with a range of different needs. “We support people with learning or physical difficulties, care for the elderly, provide respite for carers and give support after discharge from hospital. We give you the choice of being able to stay at home within the comfort of your own surroundings,” says Julie.

Whether you would like companionship, some help around the home or personal care, Everycare can provide that service for you.

All Everycare care plans are tailormade to meet clients’ needs.

Everycare services include

Everycare means

• Assistance with all aspects of personal care

• Independence

• Domestic services including washing and ironing • Preparing meals • Help with getting up and going to bed • Assistance with medication prompting • Palliative care • Nursing services

Companionship and live-in care services • Shopping • Trips to see friends and relatives • Leisure activities • Trips to the theatre • Holiday escort • Respite / sitting services for a loved one • Dog walking

• Peace of mind • Reassurance • Quality of life Our services enable you to achieve the lifestyle you want.

Everycare operates a rigorous staff selection and screening procedure, followed by induction training and regular staff appraisals. The company has made a formal commitment to the achievement of the Investors in People National Standard.

“We are proud of our team and all staff carefully selected for their professionalism, caring abilities and commitment to our clients’ needs. As well as being fully trained, our staff are Criminal Records Bureau checked and insured to provide you with complete peace of mind,” says Julie.

If you would like an informal chat with one of our friendly care managers then please call or email.

28-30 Carlisle Street, Splott, Cardiff CF24 2DS www.everycare.co.uk cardiff@everycare.co.uk 50

029 2044 4705

What our customers say Are you busy juggling a career, family and home?

Not enough time for all the household chores? Let Everyclean take care of all your domestic needs.

The pace of life just keeps on getting more hectic, and anyone with a family knows how every minute of the day is full – at least it feels like that! The demands of school, work, sports and leisure pastimes for all family members take up all your days and evenings, so something has to give.

Thank you Everyclean for all your help with the end of tenancy clean you did for me. You saved me a huge amount of time. I will definitely be in touch when I need more cleaning done. Thanks again.

Mrs Bishop

• General house work • Gardening • Spring cleans • General DIY • Ironing

My house looks great. I can’t believe how clean it is.

Thank you Everyclean for a great and quick service. I will definitely use you again.

Natalie Ferry

Services we provide are:

• Deep cleans • Office cleaning • After build cleans • End of tenancy cleaning

Being busy doesn’t mean you have to have an untidy home, however: Everyclean is here to help. Everyclean is a relatively new domestic and commercial cleaning company but is already enjoying huge success.

“We can do all kinds of cleaning, on a weekly, fortnightly or one-off basis, depending on what customers need,” says Everyclean’s Collette England, “and our prices are very competitive.

“We have already built a big client base and we are quickly gaining an excellent name and reputation. We only employ professional cleaners and all our cleaning staff are Criminal Records Bureau checked and undergo training in our cleaning academy.

“We supply all the cleaning materials and equipment needed to make your house sparkle. Just imagine: no more ironing shirts or school uniforms!” says Collette.

Call Everyclean for a quote on your cleaning needs.

Receive a 10% discount when Penarth view is mentioned.

28-30 Carlisle Street, Splott, Cardiff CF24 2DS www.everyclean.co.uk 51

029 2071 0590 www.conceptwml.com Concept Wealth Management is based in Penarth Marina and provides individuals and businesses with independent financial advice on a bespoke basis.

The company was founded by the managing director Pauline Turner (who is a Marina resident) in 2008, following many years in the industry as an IFA. Concept Wealth Management has established itself as a highly reputable independent financial practice, consisting of a team of consultants and personal assistants who have worked together for many years to provide ongoing service, and therefore continuity for their personal and corporate clients.

Having specialised within the financial advice industry for nearly 20 years, Pauline is aware of the requirement to provide a niche financial service, to help people who need personal assurance and financial advice in these tough economic times. This intuitive practice is the core of what Concept Wealth Management strives to deliver to all clients by effectively sustaining and balancing their needs on a much higher protective financial and personal basis.

What sets this company apart is the ability to cover varied areas, such as Bespoke Investment, Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management, Inheritance Tax and Protection.

Concept Wealth Management works with other professional advisers to provide a comprehensive service, and as a result of this approach the majority of Pauline’s clients are through personal recommendation.

If you would like to speak to Pauline or contact Concept Wealth Management, the friendly team are available via telephone, email or through our website.

Concept Wealth Management Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Company Registration No. 06760395

Concept House, 16 Plas St Pol De Leon, Penarth Marina CF64 1TR www.conceptwml.com info@conceptwml.com 52

Alyson Pugh

07988 666 179

Private Health Visitor

Working in partnership with you and your child Private Health Visitor provides independent support and advice to parents so that they can give their babies and young children the best start in life.

Research suggests that many new parents bring their baby home very unprepared. Some are not sure of the basics such as changing nappies and bathing and mothers sometimes leave hospital unsure of feeding techniques, whether it’s breast or bottle, which can be very upsetting.

Private Health Visitor is an independent health visitor service founded by experienced nurse Alyson Pugh. “Our staff are all experienced health visitors with nursing backgrounds, qualified to MSc or BSc level and with a Specialist Community Health Practitioner qualification,” says Alyson. “We visit parents in their own homes as well as offering support in groups and clinics.

“Parents need lots of support during the first weeks and months of a baby’s life and if a family feels that the service provided by the NHS doesn’t meet their needs this is where we come in. We offer parents and guardians health visitors and nursery nurses as part of the team..”

“Whether you would like a oneoff session covering a particular aspect of care, right through to a full seven days a week health visiting service to support you throughout your child’s development, we are here to help,” says Alyson.

“Babies don’t come with a handbook! Our service is clientled and tailored to each family’s needs. We work evenings and weekends to suit the parents. A private health visitor has more time to offer and can provide a service tailored to your specific needs.”

Breast-feeding and behaviour problems are an area of particular expertise for Alyson, but the service is very broad and can include antenatal support, first day and ongoing visits, baby massage, weaning support, behaviour support, speech and language, toilet training, faddy eating and much more, up to help with starting school.

Alyson is a ‘hands on’ private health visitor. She is a registered nurse and

a registered health visitor at MSc level. “I have 25 years’ experience gained in both NHS hospitals and community settings and I now work exclusively in the community as an independent health visitor,” she says.

“My aim is to provide practical, non-judgmental support and advice, to promote healthy lifestyles and to enhance the wellbeing of parents and children.

“I am registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council which demands the highest standards of clinical practice and I regularly undertake professional training to update my practice and skills. I am a member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and am fully insured and CRB-checked.”

Private Health Visitor works between 9am and 10pm, seven days a week.

Please visit the website, call or email to find out more about our services.

www.privatehealthvisitor.org.uk alyson.pugh@privatehealthvisitor.org.uk 53

Penarth Food Penarth’s first ever Local Food Festival was a resounding success, as festival co-organiser Anthony Slaughter reports.

The festival, organised by local community group Gwyrddio Penarth Greening (GPG), took place on Sunday July 17th at The Kymin on Beach Road. With more than 30 stalls offering a delicious array of local produce, the festival catered for all tastes.

Treats on offer included lamb burgers from Glam Lamb, delicious local sausages from Penarth’s Cogan Hall Farm, a fresh fish grill from The Fig Tree, crepes by La Creperie de Sophie and tasty vegetarian food from Parsnipship.

Those with a sweet tooth were spoilt for choice with a mouthwatering selection of cakes by Hamptons. Also on offer were

Hippo Hyfryd’s handmade gourmet chocolates, traditional sweets from Umpalumpa and much, much more.

Honey and beeswax products were provided by Nature’s Little Helpers, who also provided an informative bee-keeping demo.

A cafe was run by Travellers in Mind, with exceedingly popular chocolate brownies.

Children were very well catered for, with a dedicated play area where they helped make Delilah the green dragon. Pedal Cafe’s pedal-powered smoothie maker and the facepainting stall both did a roaring trade with children of all ages.

The event was very well attended, with crowds waiting to enter as the festival opened and the site remained bustling with hundreds of people throughout the day. Many members of the crowd commented favourably on the carnival

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atmosphere of the event, some observing that the festival had a real sense of community in contrast to larger food festivals they had been to.

The organising team was thrilled with the turnout. It was great to see so many people coming together as a community to celebrate local food. We were also very pleased with the high level of interest in the GPG stands, which offered information on sustainable food and environmental issues – there was a real appetite for information and discussion.

The festival was attended by Mayor of Penarth, Councillor Anthony Ernest and his wife Gaynor, and they were introduced to the stallholders by GPG’s Food Group chair Susannah McWilliam.

The Mayor greatly enjoyed tasting and viewing the goods on offer and complimented GPG on their initiative in bringing the event together.

Festival

The stallholders enjoyed the day and were thrilled by the turnout, with many having to restock their stands during the day. Stallholders also commented very favourably on the organisation of the event.

“It was a wonderful day, full of happy smiling faces, no matter what the weather threw at us,” said Mike Caplan-Hill, owner of the Fig Tree restaurant. “I’m so glad we were asked to take part.

I and my staff who worked at the festival had a great time, well done everyone and thank you!”

He also congratulated the organisers and volunteers whose work had made the day such a success.

Having seen that there is a real appetite and interest in local and sustainable food GPG is already planning for next year’s event and also has plans for a Green Christmas Fair in the town later this year.

Gwyrddio Penarth Greening is a community-based organisation that aims to raise awareness of climate change and sustainable living issues through practical community projects. These have included planting a community orchard at Cosmeston and the launch of the Shop in Penarth loyalty card scheme.

The group holds regular bimonthly public meetings at the Windsor Arms pub with presentations and discussions on subjects such as renewable energy and sustainable transport.

For more information visit the website and the Gwyrddio Penarth Greening Facebook page.

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AB Snell & Son

029 2071 3934

Since 1960 Penarth store AB Snell & Son has been providing the town with stationery supplies, local history books and ice cream.

Snells is a well loved part of the scene in Penarth, offering an eclectic mix of great value office stationery, toner cartridges, sweets, ice cream and a friendly welcome plus a biscuit for your canine companion.

“It’s one of the oldest family-owned shops in town,” says Richard Snell, the ‘son’ in the business’s name.

“When my dad opened up I was a baby and he was still a young man.

He used to say to unwanted callers ‘you’ll have to see my father’.

“It’s a real family business. My wife Lucia and my son and daughter all work here, my middle sister does the accounts and my mum who’s now in her 70s still serves behind the till sometimes,” says Richard.

Commercial stationery supplies is probably the core of Snells. “Great service and competitive prices

are vital. We are cheaper than our main competitors and can access a huge range of products very quickly,” says Richard.

“We do office furniture and refurbishments and supply schools and several local charities; in fact we supply the head office and its whole portfolio of shops around the UK for one well known charity. Our toner cartridges are probably the cheapest around and we have a complete online ordering facility in the pipeline.”

Aside from the stationery a quirky diversity is the order of the day. There’s such a mixture of items, for example the extensive range of local history books.

“I’m passionate about local history and support publishers and authors such as Eileen Younghusband as much as I can,” says Richard.

“We sell the books far and wide, all over Wales and overseas.

“Snells is an old-fashioned variety store. Come in for a dairy ice cream from Anglesey, for pick ‘n’ mix or a pen. You’re sure to have a warm welcome.”

11 Washington Buildings, Stanwell Road, CF64 2AD www.absnell.co.uk sales@absnell.co.uk 57

SmileyTalk is a unique networking community for children that provides hours of education, fun and entertainment in a completely safe virtual environment.

SmileyTalk is a way of communicating and linking children in schools all over the world. Suitable for age five and upwards, the SmileyTalk network is described as a ‘walled garden’ which is totally safe and secure because it uses pre-defined questions and answers, and no written material or pictures can be added without teachers approving or uploading them. There are no advertisements or links to other sites.

“Young people love social networking, it is such an important part of their lives these days.

Martin Harris, founder and managing director of Smiley Talk.

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SmileyTalk is a safe alternative to Facebook and the other social networking sites and it can be educational as well as fun!” says manager Diane Blackmore.

“All ages and abilities can chat to other members around the world using a common language that easily translates while improving their basic information and communications technology (ICT) and literacy skills. No keyboard is required. In a school setting SmileyTalk can be used for languages learning, understanding

other cultures, geography and inclusion. Children have fun with the virtual school and download activities to do in class,” says Diane.

SmileyTalk is also easy and enjoyable to use at home in a safe and secure environment. It allows parents to participate actively and enables communication across different time zones. It’s a safe and secure alternative to online networking for younger children, they can chat and make friends from all over the world in real time, safely and with no language barriers.

01443 230 087 “SmileyTalk can be bought online from countries throughout the world. In addition we have a team available throughout the UK who can demonstrate SmileyTalk at your school. SmileyTalk will make a donation to the charitable cause of your choice for every school/organisation you can introduce,” says Diane.

For a free seven day demonstration visit the website and follow the links. To find out more, if you are a pupil ask your teacher or head teacher to contact us for further details.

Free teachers’ resources make lessons easier by providing materials that use SmileyTalk in a learning environment. “It’s also perfect for children with all learning and physical disabilities. SmileyTalk encourages communication, interaction and imagination. As the questions and answers are pre-written pupils are prompted to enter conversation. No keyboard is required other than to log in, so you can chat away with just a touch screen or mouse, and no bullying is possible,” Diane explains.

Why use SmileyTalk?

• Suitable for any age and ability • Learn languages and cultural awareness • Twinning, global cohesion and geography • 100% safe and secure • Make friends easily • Free teachers’ resources 36a Edwards House, Talbot Road, Talbot Green CF72 8AF www.smileytalk.com info@smileytalk.com 59

02921 156 101 “We have a fantastic range of branded women’s and men’s underwear, all under one roof and just a click away. We have everything from women’s bras, women’s briefs and knickers, camisoles and shaping underwear, to men’s boxers, briefs, and vests, all by leading brands.

“We are able to stock all the favourite styles plus underwear for the current season, and we have access to the full ranges from our suppliers. That’s why we can help you find what you’re looking for and help you feel confident and up to date,” says Gill, who has grown the business over the years to enable her to carry more stock.

Penarth-based online store Flowerbags specialises in supplying everyday underwear for women and men.

“My aim is to be able to provide customers with the brands they want with the minimum of fuss,” says proprietor Gill Williams.

Internet store Flowerbags (the name is a play on words on ‘flourbags’, as Gill’s grandmother referred to her voluminous underwear) has grown in its five years of operation to be one of the largest businesses of its kind in Wales and the South West. It is an official supplier of popular brands such as Triumph International, Sloggi, Sloggi Men, Berlei, Wonderbra, Playtex, Shock Absorber, and Fruit of the Loom.

“I always look forward to receiving the new season’s designs,” she says. “We’ve just got the lovely all-in-one body suit that won the Triumph Inspiration award this year. Only a few stores are chosen to stock it, so I am proud that Flowerbags has established such a good reputation with suppliers.

“Our prices are competitive with anywhere else you may find,” says Gill. “All orders below £60 will cost you just £2 for first class delivery to mainland UK addresses, and all orders over £60 are delivered free.”

“If there’s anything in particular you’re looking for, or if you’d simply like some help, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re only a phone call away, and we’ll help you find the right underwear in the right size just for you,” says Gill.

Find Gift Boxes at Flowerbags through our QR Code.

“Triumph International is a very popular brand and we have many styles and shapes available, including the Triumph Doreen Bra, which was voted the world’s best selling bra for women, coming in a range of sizes and colours. We also have the Triumph Amourette 300 range, again ever-popular and in a variety of colours and sizes.

“Flowerbags sizes range from 8 to 36 in women’s, with cups from AA to K. We aim to offer you an excellent personal service, and for peace of mind we have a returns policy on all items (subject to our terms and conditions).

Make your order extra special with our Gift Box service.

A great selection of gift bags and gift boxes whatever your budget. Choose from a simple organza bag through to a sumptuous gift box. Our gift boxes come in a choice of three colours, and are the ideal way to give your order a finishing touch if you’re giving an item as a present.

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029 2069 5947 Limited

Bespoke wrought iron products for the interior and exterior of your property, designed and manufactured

by Sovereign Wrought Iron, are a beautiful and durable addition to both period and contemporary homes.

Established in 1992, Sovereign Wrought Iron is now the foremost wrought iron specialist company in South Wales. Specialising in spiral staircases, balconies, drive and estate gates, railings, balustrades and window guards, Sovereign Wrought Iron’s team of inhouse design and expert tradesmen guarantee a high quality product that will beautify your home for years to come.

“We offer free quotations and a professional fitting service,” says proprietor Anthony Bollard.

“All our products are made from a substantial gauge of steel and are then finished in various ways. Depending on the application customers may choose a base coat of paint for self-finishing, or galvanising and powder coating.

“Galvanising is where the finished

product is dipped in molten zinc which makes the products resistant to corrosion, and powder coating gives a baked-on, long lasting high finish in any colour,” Anthony explains.

“We are more than happy to design one-off bespoke designs to suit your requirements.”

“Just recently we designed and manufactured a set of remote controlled gates for a converted farmhouse. They are fitted with a gate automation system designed to incorporate all the current industry guidelines regarding safety.

Please call or email for more information.

“Balconies are always popular with homeowners wishing to make the most of their views and outside space, and for the last five years composite decking manufactured from recycled plastic and wood has become very popular as a flooring option as it gives a really natural look with minimal maintenance.

“For modern-style homes, balustrades with glass infill are in demand at the moment,” says Anthony “For Penarth’s Edwardian family homes, we can create railings and gates which are sympathetic to the period design.

We can supply a vast selection of traditional and contemporary arrow/ rail heads and cast patterns.”

All the products are made to measure, designed and made by the Sovereign team in the familyrun business’s premises.

all major credit cards accepted

www.sovereignwroughtiron.com sovsteel@aol.com 61

07538 088 628 Autumn is the ideal time to have any minor damage such as paintwork scratches, bumper scuffs or dents repaired to the highest quality, cost-effectively and conveniently at your home or workplace, with ChipsAway.

“Winter brings with it all sorts of factors which make small dents and paintwork damage much worse, and therefore more costly in the long run,” says local ChipsAway owner Robert McGovern.

“Wet roads, ice and snow, grit and salt on the roads all speed up the formation of rust on any exposed metalwork, so I recommend fixing any damaged bodywork sooner rather than later,” says Robert.

Established in 1994, ChipsAway has built a fantastic reputation for providing high quality repairs on the spot, eliminating the inconvenience and potential expense of using a body shop.

“Repairs carried out using the unique ChipsAway automotive paint repair system maintain the integrity of the car’s original paintwork and therefore its value,” says Robert.

“Operating from a fully-equipped mobile workshop, we come to you at home or your workplace, saving you time and money. We can complete car body repairs without repainting the entire panel/ wheel, which means you can now get minor damage to your car paint done within a few hours, to a high quality commercial standard and at a fraction of the price of traditional body shop methods,” says Robert.

“The ChipsAway repair system complies with the latest EU environmental legislation and all paint/chemicals are isocyanatefree. We’re also mobile alloy wheel refurbishment specialists. Our alloy repair techniques for scuffed and kerbed alloy wheel rims and spokes are fast, professional and cost-effective, and negate the need for shot blasting and complete alloy wheel refurbishment.

without the need for filling and painting, or costly complete panel replacement,” says Robert.

“Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) is a quick and cost-effective car dent removal method for smaller dings and panel dents where the paint has not broken, such as those caused by parking, trolleys and stones. As the name suggests, the car dent repair is carried out

Special offer to Penarth View readers

As well, car interior and trim repairs – including tears to your car upholstery, dashboard and vinyl damage, car leather repairs or windscreen chips – can be carried out and completed to the highest quality in a matter of hours.

10% off the price of all body work repairs.

Just quote Penarth View when having an estimate.

One of Robert’s major customers is Ray John, business development director of the financial consultancy Jelf Group. Part of Ray’s remit is managing fleets of company cars for his clients. “We highly recommend Rob as the work he has carried out has been first class and has saved us a considerable amount of time and money,” he says.

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01446 746 353 Bespoke Affordable Luxury Thinking of a conservatory or extension, but want something different?

An orangery designed and built

by Vale Orangeries represents the ideal combination of the benefits and looks of a conservatory and a more conventional extension.

“Orangeries are wonderfully light and airy spaces due to the glazed roofs as well as being cosy and inviting throughout the year,” says Dean Edmonds, co-owner with his wife Leanne of Vale Orangeries.

“Orangeries provide unique multipurpose living spaces. With a glass lantern roof and fully insulated roof, walls and floor, it’s just like another room: not too hot in summer nor too cold in winter and lovely to be in during the day and evenings.

“Each orangery is bespoke, designed exclusively for you – you can choose to match the style of your home or contrast it – our design packages include recessed roof lighting, underfloor heating, concealed wiring for a home theatre system, plus an interior design service for those all important finishing touches,” Dean explains.

“The design possibilities are endless.

Bifold doors which open up completely into the garden are a beautiful addition,” says Leanne. “It’s really a lifestyle choice.

An orangery can change the way you live in your house – some of our customers tell us they now spend most of their time there, all year round!”

Vale Orangeries provides a completely individual service with Dean project managing the building process from start to finish.

“We have several orangery show homes across the Vale of Glamorgan, which allows clients the opportunity to see our work and speak to our customers,” says Dean.

Recent commissions include a large project in St Fagan’s. “Planning permission was a breeze!” says Leanne.

“This build is to be finished in bricks matching the house. We are opening up the back of the house allowing full interaction with the new orangery.

“The project includes a fully fitted modern kitchen in white high gloss units, with black granite worktops and a breakfast/diner bar built into the kitchen, linking it to the orangery. There will be full underfloor heating throughout and bifold doors out to the garden.”

“It’s just so versatile. An orangery can fit in exactly with your family and lifestyle and will undoubtedly enhance your enjoyment of your home,” says Dean.

“We work closely with you to try to incorporate all your requirements and keep within your budget.”

Visit the website to see examples of their work or call Dean or Leanne to discuss how a Vale Orangeries orangery can work for the way you live.

Unit 8, Atlantic House, Atlantic Trading Estate, Barry CF63 3RF www.valeorangeries.tumblr.com info@valeorangeries.co.uk 63

Penarth RFC

“The success of the club relies on the development of players through our mini/junior and youth teams where the players gain the experience of playing rugby football and graduating to senior level.”

Penarth Rugby Football Club is entering the 131st year since its founding in 1879.

The founders were two brothers, Cyril and Arthur Llewellyn Batchelor, sons of John Batchelor, known as the ‘Friend of Freedom’, whose statue is displayed in the Hayes in Cardiff. The club developed quickly into one that could compete with the best of its day. Its fixture list expanded and included the great clubs of Wales: Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and Llanelli. In 1888 the first of a number of players was selected to represent Wales at international level, Richard ‘Dickie’ Garrett who played against the touring New Zealand Maoris at Swansea.

Dickie Garrett’s clubmate George Rowles gained his international cap in 1892 against England at Blackheath.

Others were to follow: JCM Dyke, Mel Rosser, Jack Bassett and Gomer Hughes. The Barbarian Football Club, which from 1901 on their Easter tour of Wales played against Penarth on Good

Friday afternoon, was always a great attraction until 1986 when the curtain was pulled down on the Barbarian fixture. JCM Dyke and Len Thomas were selected to tour New Zealand in 1908 with the Anglo Welsh side, as was Jack Bassett in 1930 with the British Lions.

The first tour to France took place in 1910 when Penarth played against Tarbes and Bayonne and again in 1911 and 1913 when they added Brive, Pau, Bordeaux and Le Havre to their list of opponents.

Bayonne attracted the attention of one Penarth player, Owen Rowe, who settled in the French town. Owen became their player-coach leading them to triumph in the spring of 1913 when they won the French Championship. Penarth again visited France in the October of 1913, played Bayonne and went home undefeated. The Great War had a major impact on all countries and during that conflict Penarth lost 17 of its players.

The inter-war years brought about many changes including the provision of the Athletic Field by the Earl of Plymouth for the use by the rugby, hockey and cricket clubs of Penarth, with the former ground at Stanwell Road being made over to housing. There was success on the playing field under the captaincy of Jack Bassett from 1927 to 1932, during which time he gained the first of his international caps, in 1929. He toured with the British Lions to New Zealand and Australia and on his return captained Wales and Penarth until 1932. A number of people who have been prominent over the years for Penarth have been Lot Thorn, Kevin Bush and John Coughtrey.

Kevin joined and played for the club from 1950, becoming an official of the club; he was President until his death in 2005.

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029 2070 8402 John Coughtrey our current President has been a member since 1950 and has given 61 years of loyal and dedicated service.

Sport was again interrupted by World War 2 and restarted in season 1945/46.

For many years the club enjoyed being part of the Merit Table playing against the top teams in Wales and England and against a number of visiting touring sides from Ireland, Argentina, Australia and South Africa.

Since that time there have been changes in the structure of rugby with the development of the league system.

Although Penarth is an amateur side there is a mixture of amateur, semiprofessional and professional rugby union and there have been alterations to the laws and the way in which the game is played. It took the Penarth club a long time to settle into the league system but in recent years the club has enjoyed a great improvement in its success on the playing field and is currently playing in the Swalec 3rd Division South East.

The success of the club relies on the development of players through our mini/junior and youth teams where the players gain the experience of playing rugby football and graduating to senior level. We are ever grateful to those parents who, as coaches, referees and first aiders, spend a lot of their time helping to develop the young athletes’ rugby skills. Both the mini/junior and youth committees are extremely hard-working, organising the training and fixtures and raising funds to provide the kit, etc.

We have been fortunate that Chairman Mike Gooding has a small but very active committee who have worked tirelessly to improve the development of the club and players by prudent use of the funding for improving facilities and the quality of playing standards.

Information regarding the club is available on the Penarth RFC website.

New players are always welcome to join us. Training nights are held at the Athletic Field on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting at 7pm. As the season begins new members are welcome to join and support the club.

David Hughes, Penarth RFC.

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With some of the most stylish, environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient technology on the road, Sinclair Volkswagen offers the entire Volkswagen new car range at unbelievable value.

After opening in Port Talbot in 1974, Sinclair Volkswagen has expanded and now has a network of sites including the Cardiff dealership at Wharf Road East, just across the Bay from Penarth.

“Over the years we have built up a national reputation for value, excellence and customer satisfaction.

All our departments are staffed by professional, friendly people qualified to manufacturer standards and customer care will continue to be a priority at Sinclair Volkswagen,” says branch manager Richard Seaward, himself a Penarth resident.

“We provide first-class products and services at extremely competitive prices. We have a range of special offers available for new cars, approved used, fleet sales and service – so whether you are outright purchasing, buying through finance, using the Motability scheme or budgeting for your next service, we have something for everyone,” he says.

During the recent August Bank Holiday weekend Sinclair Volkswagen hosted a special VIP event. Selected customers were invited to the dealership, where a host of exclusive special offers were available only to them.

“We enjoyed looking after our VIPs and it gave us a chance to show off the brand new Golf Cabriolet as well,” says Richard. With more than half a million units sold, the Golf Cabriolet is part of Volkswagen history. “It’s been given a fresh new look, a super fast automatic soft top, enhanced crash protection and there’s a choice of three engines plus the high level of standard specification that Volkswagen customers expect,” he says.

The Cabriolet sits at the upper end of the range which truly has a model to suit everyone, from Polo, Golf and Beetle through the new Passats and Touareg to the flagship luxurious Phaeton.

Approved used “We believe that when you buy a used car, you should have the same straightforward experience and level of confidence you would expect from buying new,” says Richard. “We offer extra features to create a car without compromise, inclusive free of charge options and, as with the new cars, competitive finance packages.”

For further information on any new model or to book a test drive, please contact us. Open seven days for sales, six days for service and parts.

Used Sinclair Volkswagens carry a minimum 12-month Volkswagen warranty and a 30 days/1000 miles ‘no quibble’ exchange policy.

As well as sales, Sinclair Volkswagen has a full workshop for repairs, warranty work, MOTs, tyres and wheel alignments.

“We pride ourselves on excellent service continuing after the car has left the showroom,” says Richard. “Our mechanics are approved technicians for Volkswagen’s luxury models so we can take of all our customers’ service needs.”

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Web-based company Kreshay offers the best products from all leading manufacturers. As well as its branded sewing machines, which are used all over the world, Kreshay sells the leading models of kettles, coffee makers, vacuum cleaners, toasters, irons and much more from well established brands such as Bosch, Breville, Philips and Russell Hobbs.

Sewing machines Kreshay sewing machines have been manufactured in the company’s own factory since 1992. Domestic sewing machines are supplied to some of the top high street retailers in the UK and as well as great prices the aftersales service includes telephone support and maintenance and repairs by the company’s own qualified technicians.

A Kreshay favourite is the 3036 full size (not three-quarter size compact) machines. They are built to the same high standards as many more expensive machines. The powerful 70 watt motor is ideal for larger

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Standard accessories include three bobbins, screw driver small and large, unpicker, small tube of oil, three needles in a pack and one twin needle, one buttonhole foot, one blind stitch foot and one zip foot.

are offered them. As an authorised reseller and distributor for most of the brands we sell, we take pride in being experts on the products that we offer, and we use this expertise and our market power to give you not just great service, but great prices too,” says Kreshay.

Another of the top Kreshay models is the stylish and compact Silver 1031, with a choice of 31 stitch patterns and an automatic needlethreader. The Silver 1031 offers outstanding value for money.

“When you order from us, you can be sure that you are getting an unbeatable deal while having the security of ordering from an established and reputable organisation that works tirelessly to ensure customer satisfaction and security.”

An exciting addition to the range is the Kreshay 3900, coming soon. You can see and try out a Kreshay sewing machine at Sewing Birds, at 35C Albert Street.

Appliances galore Kreshay’s aim is to provide different home appliances at prices lower than most high street retailers.

“We work closely with our suppliers and select the best lines from their ranges to ensure that our customers

Kreshay 3036 and Silver 1031 on display at Sewing Birds Penarth

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