April/May 2011
The pocketpad Team Directors Lyn Williams & Chris Donegan
Sales Chris Donegan chris@pocketpad.co.uk
Design & Graphics Lyn Williams & Richie Evans lyn@pocketpad.co.uk & richie@pocketpad.co.uk
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“I always look out for the offers in the Voucher Section!” Kieron Gough who works in T-Mobile in the High Street Merthyr
“pocketpad works for us because it has such a wide coverage, hitting every address in the CF47 & 48 areas of the town” Julia Langdon-Jones of Crescent Lettings Agency
“I keep a pocketed in my handbag, I find it so handy” Val Snare of the Grove Merthyr
“When I need someone to fix my plumbing, or I need to find a roofer, the pocketpad has them all listed.” Steve Davies of Court Street Twyn
“Congratulations to the guys at pocketpad on the magazine, its a great example of a new innovative local business” Councillor Jeff Edwards, the Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
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Nando’s is the home of legendary, Portuguese flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken and it’s now also teamed up with the Cardiff Blues Academy. Nando’s specialise in succulent, Portuguese, flame-grilled PERiPERi chicken guaranteed to spice up your taste buds and served in a warm, fun and vibrant atmosphere. The partnership came about after Blues Hooker, Rhys Williams frequently visited and became friendly with Ben Browne, manager o of the Merthyr restaurant. W With a lot of the restaurant staff playing rugby aand supporting the Blues, and Academy p players enjoying eating at Nando’s it’s an ideal p partnership! Nando’s are proud supporters of the Blues Academy, but their commitment to local rugby charity work goes further, mainly through the Cynon Valley Rugby initiative, supplying kit and coaching for local children who wouldn’t have access to it otherwise. Speaking of the partnership, Blues Academy Manger Gethin Watts said,
“The Academy this year has again lead the field in its delivery of player development with many players enhancing their chances of making the big stage.” “Testament to this is the number of players not only competing at international age grade level but also several players appearing for the senior XV in various competitions.” “It must be said that these developments and strides would not be able to be made without the help and support of companies like Nando’s” “Nando’s support this year has been fantastic and has really made a difference in what we are trying to achieve.” “They are a company that from the word go have been very personable and our relationship with them thus far had been excellent.”
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he PVC Store is a brand new supplier and outlet for plastics and materials for all your plastic home improvement needs. The company is run and setup by Darren and Jamie who many will know from National Plastics. Between them, Jamie & Darren have more than 15 years experience in all aspects of the trade, and can give you the very best possible advice, on your uPVC supplies. Unlike most businesses of their type, they are setting up their business to serve both trade and domestic customers. So if like an increasing number of people, you ucts ty prod e quali to th f o e t Som xpec tore u can e that yo at The PVC S e s a h purc s: include
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get stuck in to D.I.Y at your home, then the PVC Store team, are the guys to speak to. Jamie and Darren’s newly fitted out unit is situated conveniently on the Pant Industrial Estate, and you’ll find easy parking when you want to choose your uPVC products. You will always get a warm friendly welcome from the guys at The PVC Store you’ll be impressed by the advice and expertise readily available to help you choose the right product. Add to that, great prices, and you have a winning combination. Give The PVC Store a visit, the guys promise that you won’t be sorry!
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Are you getting married this year? Or, on the same month, or even the same date as Prince William and Kate Middleton? You might not be in the media spotlight, but sharing a wedding year, month, or day, with perhaps, the most famous couple in the world is quite an achievement we’d say and you may feel that its all the more reason to make that little more effort into making it all the more memorable. The decision to get married sends you on two amazing adventures - the first, of course, being your life as a wedded couple and the second being the exciting, yet often overwhelming process of wedding planning. This will probably be the biggest and most involved party or ritual either of you have ever put together. On the following pages, you will find just a few of the excellent businesses based in Merthyr, that help you make your special day an exceptional experience. We wish you all the very best for your wedding day ‌ and remember, happy planning!
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