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CONTENTS Cardiff Now 2nd Floor, Richardson House, 24 New Street, Worcester. WR1 2DP 01905 723011 www.pw-media.co.uk

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Paul Blyth

CONTRIBUTORS

Glynis Dray Sarah Philpott Helen Whithouse Age Cymru House of Colour MP Promotions Riverside Inn Welsh Wildlife Trust Wyevale Garden Centres

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Without a doubt, the easiest way to spruce up a piece of furniture is to give it a lick of paint.

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COMPETITION WINNERS

One of two pairs of tickets to see Wilko Johnson at The Tramshed W. Adams, Cardiff J. Fitzgerald, Gwent

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hop over to Skomer this Easter

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growing beans at home

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26 SPRING SALAD RECIPES

lonEliness in our communities

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Take a walk along Ogmore Coast and Castle

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Dyffryn Gardens: The history of Wales’ special place

win a stay at riverside inn

give your child the edge

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Win tickets to see Red Hot Chilli Pipers

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HERE & NOW wales launches its own lottery

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ales is to have its own lottery

be entered into loto+ – a monthly raffle

Hanfod is chaired by Deris Williams and

with a weekly jackpot of more

offering 10 £1,000 prizes.

its interim CEO is Marc Phillips, who was

than £20,000 - with the first

draw taking place in April.

The first loto+ draw will also take place on April 28.

Details of Loteri Cymru – a new all-Wales society lottery – have been unveiled, including how the weekly “loto” draw has a jackpot of £25,000, the maximum the lottery can offer under society lottery rules.

Proceeds will go towards grass roots community causes throughout Wales.

Prizes will be funded mainly through ticket sales.

Chaired by WRU chairman and former Wales rugby international Gareth Davies, operator Loteri Cymru is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC).

Its chief executive, Sue Carter, was previously a director at Yahoo and a former BBC journalist, producer and editor.

A charitable arm – Hanfod Cymru – has

formerly head of policy at BBC Children in Need.

Charities from all over Wales will be invited to apply for support for community projects with educational, social and cultural benefits.

Loteri Cymru chairman, Gareth Davies, said it was a win-win situation for people in Wales – with the affordable ticket price and money benefiting local communities at the same time.

Players will have a better than one in nine

been established to distribute a minimum

For more information,

chance of winning a prize, and every ticket

of 20% of the proceeds from Loteri Cymru

you can visit www.loteri.cymru

– unless it has scooped the jackpot – will

ticket sales to good causes.

and www.hanfod.cymru.

BUPA UK AQUIRES OASIS DENTAL CARE

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upa

UK’s

acquisition

of

Oasis

dental provider in the UK, and the only

has been cleared by the UK’s

branded operator of scale in its market

Competition and Markets Authority

with 380 practices and over 1,800

(CMA)

dentists, serving both the private and public sectors in equal measure. Oasis

The Competition and Markets Authority

Dental Care has annual revenue of £277m

(CMA) has cleared Bupa’s acquisition

for the financial year 2015/16, more than

of Oasis Dental Care, the UK’s leading

6,000 people and serves 2m active

private dental provider. This means that

patients in the UK.

Bupa can now begin integrating the two businesses.

Bupa is a global health and care company.

David Hynam, CEO, Bupa UK said: “This

It employs over 86,000 people, principally in the UK, Australia, Spain, Hong Kong,

is an exciting milestone that marks

Poland,

Bupa and Oasis coming together

New

Zealand,

Chile,

Brazil,

Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, India and

to serve millions of dental patients

the US. Around 70% of Bupa’s revenue

across the UK. Our focus is on integrating the businesses so that

Bupa Dental UK will comprise around 420

is from health insurance, with the rest

we can continue to offer quality,

Oasis and Bupa dental practices, with

from health and care provision. Bupa

value-for-money dental services at

more than 1,800 clinicians serving over

funds healthcare around the world and

hundreds of convenient locations.

two million patients.

runs clinics, dental centres, hospitals,

Oasis Dental Care is the second largest

number of countries.

I’m delighted to welcome the Oasis team to Bupa UK.”

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Sugru mouldable glue is perfect for adding finishing touches to your upcycled furniture

UPCYCLING Without a doubt, the easiest way to spruce up a piece of furniture is to give it a lick of paint. Whatever your tastes and level of painting skills, with a little imagination and a bit of elbow grease, the possibilities for fabulous looking furniture are endless.

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hat type of paint you need to buy, and what preparation you’ll need to do, depends on the material of the piece that you’re going to paint.

Before you start make sure you’re in a well ventilated room (open some windows) and you’ve covered the floor with an old sheet or some polythene – your carpets won’t thank you for painting them!

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Everlong is a premium chalk paint, that is affordable, toy safe, environmentally friendly and of a superior quality

Priming

sanding it. Look for primers that

remove any bumps or drips, and

Depending on how smooth the

are designed for ‘difficult surfaces’.

wipe down with a damp cloth.

wood is, you’ll need to use the right

They’ll work on any kind of wood; as

weight of sandpaper to achieve an

well as metal, plastic, tiles and many

Painting

even surface. For rougher wood, use

other surfaces.

What kind of paint you choose will

coarse sandpaper, followed by light sandpaper, working in the direction of the wood grain. If the surface is smooth, light sandpaper should suffice. Wipe off any dust with a damp, lint-free cloth.

If your piece of furniture is varnished, you’d usually need to completely remove this, using a noxious solvent or lots of sanding. With laminate furniture, you can’t remove the

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Once your surface is smooth and splinter-free, you’re ready to start

the surface you’re painting.

really

Using a good quality brush, apply your

important not to skip this step –

chosen paint evenly – making sure

to make sure your paint goes on

to get in all the nooks and crannies

applying

the

primer.

It’s

smoothly and doesn’t flake off.

(you may need a smaller brush for

Some materials, such as laminated

areas, try using a mini roller kit (only a

wood, won’t hold onto the paint

couple of pounds at most DIY stores),

without primer, making for a costly

working in one direction only to avoid

and messy mistake.

leaving marks. Leave the paint to dry,

shiny surface at all. However, there

Apply an even, medium coat of

are certain primers that will stick

primer and leave it to dry (as per

to these surfaces; you’ll just need

the instructions on the tin). Once

to create some texture by lightly

dry, give it another light sanding to

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depend on the finish you want and

the fiddly bits). For larger surface

according to the timings on the tin.

Once it’s dry, you’ll be able to see if it needs another coat (or two) and repeat the painting/drying process.

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Protect your hands from paint and stains with Marigold’s Extra Universal Disposable Gloves (RRP £5.99 for a box of 60).

Special effects

how you want the finished product to

your choice to seal it all in, finish it off

If you want a distressed finish, now

look.

and keep it looking good for longer.

Water down some PVA glue (3:1 glue

If you choose to use a varnish,

to water ratio) and apply, with a foam

opt for an acrylic (rather than oil)

applicator, to the area you want the

based product as this won’t ‘yellow’

pattern to stick to. Alternatively,

your colour. Apply according to the

there’s

instructions on the tin, making sure

is the time to sand off some choice areas – but don’t go overboard – aim for different degrees of sanding on the edges where wear would naturally occur. You could even paint two coats of different colour paints, to reveal a contrast when sanding areas of the top coat away.

To add a pattern, you can either buy or make a stencilling kit, or try decoupage. Decoupage is a craft that’s had somewhat of a comeback in recent years. All you’ll need is some patterned paper (try wallpaper off-cuts, wrapping paper, maps, magazines, sheet music – the

American

product

called Mod Podge, which you can sometimes find in UK craft shops.

Place your paper or fabric carefully and stick down. Leave it to completely dry and then add another coat or two of glue mixture over the top. If you’re upcycling a dresser or chest of drawers, consider

changing

the

hardware.

Inexpensive handles and knobs are easy to come by and will give your piece

to use a good quality brush.

When it comes to a wax, you can use either clear or dark wax. Clear wax will change the colour slightly, but it gives a much more natural finish than varnish. Dark wax is good for a distressed or antiqued look, if that’s what you’re going for. Apply your chosen wax, following the instructions on the tin, with a clean

a lovely, pulled together finish.

brush or cloth. Leave to cure for the

You can then either cut out the

Finishing

buff into the wood.

patterns or keep it whole, depending

Lastly, apply a clear varnish or wax of

possibilities are endless) or fabric.

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SPRING TRENDS It’s that time of year again. That time when you start looking around your home and wondering what’s

next on your home improvement agenda. Your kitchen is looking tired and you would love to update it but

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where do you start? hat are the latest trends in design and

Clever storage solutions will optimize your storage

which appliances should you choose?

space, incorporating a traditional pantry or a modern

How can you make the most of your

space tower. There are also countless corner and larder

space and yet give it the wow factor? Here

solutions available which your kitchen designer will be

are some tips on the latest looks, colours and styles that are on trend this spring.

There are a huge choice of appliances available so you

Industrial Chic

really need to look at what you want from your kitchen

Industrial chic is the latest movement in kitchen design.

and how you want it to work for you. For instance, do

It started in Europe a while ago and was showcased at

you want a built in oven or a range cooker? Again, your

trade fairs in Germany and Italy, the two main centres of

designer will be able to guide you through what can be

kitchen furniture manufacture. This has now influenced

a minefield of information.

designers here. Look out for faux concrete unit fronts, rustic metals and timber with bare brick walls. Handless cabinets give a streamlined linear look and lots of

Good advice that you can trust is the vital ingredient to creating the perfect kitchen. Our experience means that

concealed clever storage to help keep things minimal.

you are in the hands of specialists. Whether you want

Add copper elements and reclaimed industrial style

advice on design, storage, appliances, worktops or the

light fittings to complete the look.

latest trends in colours and materials, you’ll get all this

Modern painted If that sounds a little too extreme for your taste why not go down the more classic route with one of the new painted ranges. The painted timber kitchen has come a long way in the past few years with a huge range of colours and door styles. Trends are moving away from chunkier profiles and being replaced by slimmer more elegant contouring, allowing shaker doors and slab drawer combinations to maintain classical proportions with a contemporary look and feel. Colours range

advice from Appletree Kitchens. And of course, the full service we offer extends from an initial consultation and design through to full project planning and installation of your dream kitchen. The Appletree Kitchens’ design team are used to seeing spaces of all shapes and sizes. We have that all important eye for detail and the skill to design and manage your whole kitchen project. Once you’re in a position to start looking for your kitchen the best advice we can give you is to visit our showroom and let us take the headache out of planning your new kitchen.

from the earthy pastels to deep primary shades. Two

Appletree Kitchens

or even three tone designs are now the way to go with

your local kitchen specialist

contrasting or co-ordinating shades, the choice is yours.

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GROWING BEANS As well as being nutritious, delicious and easy to grow, beans flower beautifully and look great wherever they’re planted. With so many different types and sizes of bean available, you’re sure to find one to suit you. Here’s Wyevale Garden Centres simple guide to growing the three most popular types; French, runner and broad beans.

Prepare and propagate

B All beans appreciate a rich, deep, well-drained soil in a sunny position

B Before sowing or planting, clear any rocks and large stones from your plot

B Dig

in a good amount of compost or well-rotted

farmyard manure Plant

B Plant bean seedlings in late spring, once the frosts are over and the seedlings are around 7.5-10cm tall

B Remember

to harden off the seedlings before

planting by leaving them outdoors in their pots during the day, gradually increasing the length of time they are outdoors – do this for a week to ten days

French beans

B French

beans sown in April should be ready to

harvest from early June

B Pick the pods once they are about 10cm long, before the beans can be seen through the pods

Care French beans

B For direct sown seeds, remove the weakest of each pair of seedlings to give the stronger one more chance to grow

B Tie the shoots to cane supports as they grow B Once they reach the top of the canes, pinch out the growing tip to encourage the plant to produce more side shoots – this will give you more flowers and thus a better harvest

B Keep the plants well-watered, especially during dry periods and when the flowers start to develop into bean pods Runner beans

B Take out the weakest of each pair of seedlings B Tie shoots to supports if they need it, although runner beans are usually good at clinging to supports by themselves.

B Once they reach the top of the supports, pinch out the growing tips and water regularly

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Harvest

B Pick

regularly, as this will encourage the plant to

produce more beans Runner beans

B Runner

beans sown in April should be ready to

harvest from July onwards

B Pick the pods once they are between 15-20cm long, before the beans start to swell

B Again, pick regularly to encourage a bumper harvest Broad beans

B Broad beans sown in April should be ready to harvest from June onwards.

B If you’re planning to eat your broad beans whole, pod and all, pick them when the pods are between 7.510cm long

B To harvest pods for shelling, wait until the beans are visible through the pods and then pick, starting from the base of the plant For more on growing your own vegetables or a range of

Broad beans

gardening tips, head to your nearest Wyevale Garden

B Broad

beans don't need much looking after; just

Centre and speak to an in-store expert. Find your

tie shoots to supports if they need it, and keep the

nearest Wyevale Garden Centre by calling 0344 272

plants well-watered

3000 or visiting www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

Š Richard Bowler

hop over to skomer this easter

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Spend your Easter with a truly wild Easter bunny!

komer Island is renowned for its breath-taking wildlife and stunning scenery. People come from all over the world to witness the waddling walk of a Puffin and hear the mysterious calls of the Manx Shearwaters. With

dolphin sightings from the cliffs, perching razorbills and the slender guillemot, the island really is a true wildlife haven to behold.

But what some visitors may often be surprised about when

space available on Skomer, as apposed to the mainland.

Rabbits have numerous positive effects for nature conservation on Skomer and they have a three main beneficial effects in maintaining Skomer’s wildlife diversity: 1. Although Manx Shearwaters and Puffins can dig their own burrows, they will also use old rabbit burrows as well.

2. By keeping the vegetation low when eating rabbits allow

visiting Skomer is the abundance of rabbits on the island, and

plants to have access to light which increases the botanical

the diversity of colours within them. From an ordinary sandy

diversity of the island.

brown right through to white collared rabbits and even black rabbits, the variety is intriguing.

3. In good rabbit years it is thought that less seabirds are predated upon by the islands top predators.

Rabbits were introduced to Skomer around 700 years ago

April is also a special time on the island for seabirds, especially

by the Normans and the island was used as a rabbit farm, or

Puffins as they will return to land where their courtship takes

coney island. On Skomer they have grown used to visitors and

place. The bonus of staying overnight is that at this time of year,

often graze at the edge of the path as you walk past. Their

Puffins will often spend their days out at sea and then return

communities consist of a dominant male with several females

to Skomer in the evenings, sometimes putting on a spectacular

and subordinate males. Each community occupies a distinct

wheeling display in North Haven.

tunnel system called a warren, often with several entrances.

They prefer to make burrows beneath rock outcrops and walls,

So why not spend Easter on an island surrounded by rabbits

and in grass-free, tall, dense vegetation, represented on the

and Skomer’s truly amazing wildlife! With overnight stays in May,

island by bracken and brambles.

June and July almost fully booked, April is a great time to visit the

Skomer rabbits only produce one litter, usually in April, consisting of about three kittens (baby rabbits). The way in which Skomer rabbits are able to curtail their reproduction is the secret to their success in adapting to the small amount of

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island and watch as the Puffins settle into their summer houses.

If you would like to book a stay on Skomer this spring and have a truly wild adventure, call us on 01656 724100.

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BEAUTIFUL

SPRINGTIME is here Spring is finally here. It’s time to Spring clean and refresh your beauty regimes

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This innovative lightweight mineral-pressed

technological development and outstanding results.

powder from the John Frieda Root Blur

Where the addition of SPF actives has compromised

range is applied to the roots of the hair to

many creams, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30

blend regrowth and greys in an instant. The

has been developed using the latest technology to

specifically designed angled fibre brush allows

preserve everything about it that makes it the hero

for precise application of the powder for

of the ELEMIS anti-ageing collection. Using a new

flawless colour coverage for your brunette hair.

sunscreen with enwrapping technology, ELEMIS

The various colour palettes allow you to blend

is able to deliver a more evenly distributed layer

colours to achieve your ideal shade.

of protection which provides high SPF with lower concentrations of sunscreen actives. The result is a formulation comfortable in texture and easy to apply.

£82.00

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Limited edition, a palette of blushes

This range is specifically

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Chanel colour codes reinterpreted with

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WARDROBE PLANNING Do you open your wardrobe every morning and sigh with joy? No?

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ou’re not alone. The fact is, most people

Usefulness depends on your lifestyle. It could be

wear 15% of their clothes 85% of the time.

work, play, sport, the school run, travel, holidays,

The rest just takes up space, crushed into a

socialising or just relaxing – if something is left

bundle waiting sadly for its chance to shine.

outside you probably won’t use it so take those

Why is this? Well actually, it’s because we may be buying too many clothes. We see something we like

When it comes to beauty, prune your wardrobe in

and buy it with hardly any planning. This time of year

terms of: Colour - Is it a good colour for your skin

is particularly tempting, when the mid-season sales

tone?; Style - Is it expressing the real you?; Quality

are shouting `Spend, spend, spend!’ all over the

- Be honest. Is it a bit tired?; Fashion - Is it still on-

place. So how can every item in your wardrobe bring

trend or a bit dated?

you joy… every single day? Here’s how:

Some clothes just get worn to death. They’re a great

What would William Morris do?

colour, the perfect style – but they’re past their best.

There’s a good reason for that question (honest!) It’s

OK, we know it’s hard to let go… But now’s the time

because William Morris once said: “Have nothing in

to take a deep breath and do it. It’s the same with

your house that you do not know to be useful, or

those off-trend items – not to mention the stuff that

believe to be beautiful”

doesn’t fit any more. They bring back memories and

Your wardrobe should follow the same rule. Start by taking a really good look at your clothes and ask yourself two questions: Is it useful? Is it beautiful?

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hey, you may fasten that zip one day. Again, take a deep breath… You’ll feel better once they’re out of your life.

BEAUTiful

Plan your sales strategy

think of the cost per wear: True cost of a garment = Price

Once you’ve pruned, you’ll spot the gaps in your wardrobe.

÷ number of times worn .

Those gaps are your sales strategy. Often, you’ll need just one great item – perhaps in a neutral colour – to bring several other things in your wardrobe together. When you know what you’re looking for, you’ll pick up some genuine sales bargains. And, if you read last month’s magazine, you’ll know which seasonal trends are good for you.

Be creative with new combinations and you could discover amazing new outfits without spending anything. Just wear your favourite items in a different way.

Organise your wardrobe Is there such a thing as a perfect structure for your wardrobe? Yes, there definitely is – and what’s more, you

The middle layer: This is where you add more colour.

It could be tops, jeans, skirts, dresses… Anything that expresses your personality by adding flair and panache.

The top of the pyramid: The vivid colours and general wardrobe zing are found at the top of the pyramid.

There’s a higher turnover here, so you can be a bit more daring and have more fun – tops, jewellery, scarves, on trend accessories… whatever takes your fancy. The pyramid concept for structuring your wardrobe is the easiest way to create multiple outfits, clothes that work for every part of your lifestyle – from the school run to the posh evening.

can achieve it yourself by using a pyramid.

The base of the pyramid structure: This forms the solid foundation of your wardrobe, so you should have more

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of these items than anything else. They’re the beautiful,

Colour Analysts & Personal Style Consultant

high-quality investment pieces in neutral colours that go

Helen Whithouse

with everything – trousers, jacket, coat, boots, a watch or a handbag, these items will last you for years. If in doubt,

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BEAUTiful

EAT WELL, MOVE MORE,

LIVE LONGER Middle-aged people who adopt healthier lifestyles could double their chances of living past 70, health officials have said.

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veryday habits and behaviours such as eating unhealthily, drinking too much, smoking and not being active enough are responsible for around 40% of all deaths in England, it has

been suggested. This costs the NHS more than £11 billion a year.

The campaign from Public Health England hopes to address preventable disease in adults by urging them to take control of their health and make simple changes before it’s too late.

Professor Sir Muir Gray said: “Many diseases that

impact people’s health and shorten their active lives can be prevented.

“Currently 42% of adults in midlife are living with at least one long-term health condition that increases their risk of early death and disability.

“Although it has been customary to blame people for their ‘lifestyle’ we now appreciate that we need to take into account the environmental

Public Health England, said: “It is important people of all ages feel able to prioritise their health so they can lead long and healthy lives.

pressures that make it difficult to make healthy

“We all have the power to shape our future health

choices, having to sit eight hours a day at work for

by making simple and small changes now. The

example, and then drive an hour home."

One You campaign acknowledges that this can be

The new campaign from Public Health England aims to help adults move more, eat well, drink less and be smoke free. People who are interested in switching

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Professor Dame Sally Davies, chief medical officer for

difficult and is there to help make these changes easier.”

Professor Kevin Fenton, national director for the

up their lifestyle can take a new online health quiz

health body, said: “For the first time, Public Health

called ‘How Are You’, which provides personalised

England is launching a campaign that talks to

recommendations based on a person’s results. www.

adults directly about all of the things they can do

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he clocks have gone forward and the daffs are in full bloom. That means one thing: spring is here! Now that the days are lighter you’re probably in the mood for lighter meals, and this is where salads come in. Forget

childhood memories of limp lettuce, cucumber and tomato; these super salads will tickle your taste buds and provide you with lots of green goodness. Make the most of seasonal fruit and vegetables for a lovely lunch or a sumptuous supper – or both!

Here are two recipes for simple salads, both of which feature oranges because when it comes to salad dressings, zest is best.

Use blood oranges if you can find them, although the regular variety are just as nice. Both salads serve 2–3 people but you can change the amount depending on how many are sitting around the table.

Sunshine salad This takes just ten minutes to put together and looks so pretty.

Purple foods like radicchio and beetroot are full of antioxidants which help the body produce nitric oxide, which improves blood flow and may have other cognitive benefits too, so this this salad is good for your mind as well as your body.

Simply combine beetroot (fresh or pre-cooked), orange and radish with whatever salad leaves you have to hand – radicchio,

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lentils (cook from dry if you have time) and some capers, and

BEETROOT CURED SALMON £8.00 pickled kohlrabi, crème fraiche, cucumber, horseradish & dill

garnish with fresh dill and a squeeze of orange juice.

Chickpea, orange and buckwheat salad This is healthy and light, and thanks to the chickpeas, which are packed with protein, it’ll keep you full for hours. It works well as a main meal but could also be served as a side dish for meat or fish and is perfect for a picnic or as a packed lunch.

Use any green veg you like (I used asparagus because it’s in season plus broccoli, spinach and fennel) and the hazelnuts are optional but add some nice crunch. You can use quinoa, rice or couscous if you prefer but buckwheat has a nuttier texture and taste.

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chickpeas (a 400g tin will suffice) with the juice from one orange, season with salt and pepper and stir. Place in the pan, and toast on a low heat (you don’t need oil for this) for 2–3 minutes. Add the buckwheat to the pan and cook for a minute then transfer the mixture to a bowl. Slice the orange and add this, with the vegetables, to the bowl. Top with the chopped hazelnuts and

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KEEPING ACTIVE Start/Finish: This circular walk starts and finishes near Ogmore Castle next to the Ogmore River in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Public Transport: Nearest Railway Station is at Bridgend with buses to Ogmore Village (Ask for ‘The Pelican Pub’). Please check ‘Traveline’ and timetables before you embark on your journey.

Parking: There is parking half a mile towards Ogmore-by-Sea where the walk starts, see map. Do not park at Castle as parking is limited.

O/S Map: Explorer 151. Distance: 6 miles. (Shorter ‘there and back’ options from car park to Coast or Castle – 2.5 miles each).

Time: Allow minimum of 4 hours for main walk and set off early in the winter months. Take a torch in case darkness falls.

Refreshments: There are limited food outlets so a picnic is recommended. Make sure you have water and snacks with you.

Terrain: Much of the walk is flat but the paths are uneven, grassy with loose rocks and can be muddy. There are a number of gates and some steps. Strong supporting boots highly recommended and poles useful. Do not attempt the coast path in strong winds and keep on the paths away from cliff-edges. There are several sections which involve a moderate climb but the views make it worth the effort. Regretfully, the routes are unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. However, the castle and coast are accessible by car and you can enjoy the views from both places.

Those travelling by bus should ask for ‘Ogmore Castle’ or ‘The Pelican PH’ and start the walk there. Those with cars should park nearer Ogmore-by-Sea where the main walk begins.

1: From car park, walk down track to footpath beyond barrier.

Follow River Ogmore for a mile, choosing route on terrace above floodplain that climbs gently up towards the road. Follow a narrow path below road for last ¼ mile.

2: From car park (with toilets) overlooking sea, you need to walk south-eastwards, keeping sea on right, as you follow Wales Coast Path along this beautiful section of coastline towards Southerndown.

3: Leaving car park behind, path follows swathe of grass with wall on left as it goes along this low cliff-top. Please keep away from edge as there are rocks below. The path is rather uneven and can be muddy after rain. The views of North Devon, Exmoor and

Somerset’s ‘Selworthy Beacon’ are spectacular on a clear day.

4: On reaching end of wall, you are leaving Ogmore-by-sea and will walk along a ‘shelf’ towards Dunraven Bay with its steep limestone cliffs, rock stacks, caves and ‘Dancing Stones’ visible in distance with headland ‘Nash Point’ beyond.

5: Where wider area suddenly narrows, you get channelled left up a small valley away from cliff path. In 20 yards there is a path that goes back on yourself up onto the rounded ‘Southerndown’.

Once on top, walk towards ‘Barn at West farm’ and follow its boundary wall on seaward side round to row of posts. Go through this gap and continue along road edge to gate near cattle grid.

6: Turn left up bridleway for half a mile. Turn right at corner and walk to ‘Groes Farm’ at 300 feet above sea-level. Cross to lane opposite and walk along lane, passing clusters of cottage, to open commonland near Heol-y-Mynydd.

7: Walk 20 yards right to bridleway on your left across common and up onto ‘Beacons Down’. After half mile there is a crossroads in bridleways, where you turn left. This bridleway is wellsigned and separated from ‘Southerndown Golf Course’ by large tracts of gorse bushes. Nevertheless, it is prudent to keep an eye out for stray golf-balls and to wait until nearby golfers are aware of your presence.

8: The grass path descends onto a loosely surfaced track.

Follow this track downhill to the ‘Golf Club House’ entrance, pass through a gateway and continue down drive. Follow this surfaced drive round a curve to your left (notice Ogmore Castle beside the river below).

9: Exit onto main road near ‘ Pelican of Piety’ Public House. If you wish to visit the Castle or river, cross with care to lane almost opposite. (Those who arrived by bus will see the nearby bus-stop).

10: When you have explored this 11th century Castle, follow Wales Coast Path alongside road on ‘river’ side towards Ogmoreby-sea. Note: There is also a path on ‘uphill’ side of road, (reached from behind public house) that will also take you back to the car park where walk ends.

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golden years

Let’s start a conversation about

loneliness in our communities Age Cymru is proud to support the Jo Cox Loneliness Commission which we hope will have a big impact on the people grappling with feelings of loneliness on a daily basis across Wales and the rest of the UK.

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he Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness is a

and physical health and disconnect us from others. But

cross-party initiative designed to increase

whilst there is, unfortunately, no quick fix or single policy

the public’s awareness of loneliness and

solution to eradicate loneliness, there are reasons to

encourage us all to act to tackle it. Jo Cox

hope that we can change things for the better.

MP was passionate about the issue of loneliness and started the Commission before her murder in June 2016. Age Cymru is working with Age UK and a wide range of charities and Parliamentarians to honour Jo’s legacy through the Commission’s work.

The Commission is asking us all to ‘start a conversation’ about loneliness in our communities and what we can do about it. Loneliness not only makes life miserable but is terrible for our health.

older people in Wales should be addressed as a national public health priority.

It’s clear that loneliness can affect us all at any stage of life but older people are particularly at risk simply because they are more likely to experience deteriorating health and the death of a loved one. Older people can also become isolated for a range of other reasons– such as poor transport; an inaccessible built environment in

The work of the commission reinforces the campaign

our towns and cities, and a lack of local amenities and

we have developed at Age Cymru ‘No one should have

facilities, including public toilets.

no one – tackling loneliness and isolation in Wales’. Our analysis shows that isolation and loneliness are a daily reality for many older people in Wales, with 75,000 older people saying I’m ‘always or often’ lonely.

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We believe the causes of isolation and loneliness among

And while the effects of this isolation may not be immediately obvious, being lonely can increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease and most worryingly there is a proven link between

Loneliness sucks the joy out of life and undermines our

loneliness, depression and suicide. With our ageing

sense of self-worth. It can affect our mental, emotional

population, we are concerned that this situation will

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continue to get worse and there could be a national

Our ‘No one should have no one – tackling loneliness and

isolation epidemic in Wales unless we take steps now and

isolation in Wales’ campaign manifesto can be downloaded

tackle isolation as a national public health priority.

from our website.

Our ‘No one should have no one’ campaign is calling on

We firmly believe that if we all come together – MPs, AMs,

local authorities to:

local councillors, charities, businesses, health professionals

B Create safe, accessible built environments with places to meet that are easily accessible by integrated local public and community transport;

B Involve

older people in identifying and developing

solutions to isolation;

B Work with housing, transport, health, care, voluntary sector organisations and GPs to deliver practical and emotional help to tackle loneliness;

B Provide

services that prevent or manage loneliness

and isolation at life stages which are likely to increase loneliness, such as bereavement, having to stop driving or moving to a new home or residential care;

B Agree specific local actions to reduce loneliness and

and the general public – we genuinely stand a chance of tackling the scourge of loneliness that devastates the lives of so many.

Do you miss having someone to chat to? Why not ring Age Cymru Advice for details of local befriending services or groups in your area. You can speak to one of our advisers in Welsh or English - Age Cymru Advice - 08000 223 444. Our Age Cymru Advice Line also acts as a gateway to your local Age Cymru office where you can get face to face support and home visits may be available in your area.

If you’re one of our fantastic volunteers, why not show your support for the Commission and tell your story of how you’ve started a conversation in your community?

Use #happytochat on Twitter or Facebook, or email us socialmedia@agecymru.org.uk.

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living history

Dyffryn Gardens: The history of Wales’ special place A tranquil oasis just outside of Cardiff, Dyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan is a National Trust property with a wealth of history and horticultural beauty.

Photo: Andrew Butler © National Trust

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n outstanding example of Edwardian design, the

Arboretum

stunning 55 acres boast formal lawns, intimate

Reginald was enthusiastic to propagate and grow plants

garden rooms, an extensive arboretum, kitchen

brought back to Britain from plant hunting expeditions.

garden and a reinstated glasshouse housing an

The unusual Paperbark Maple (Acer Griseum) is among

impressive cacti and orchid collection.

Standing at the heart of Dyffryn is a unique Edwardian

turn of the 20th century and grown from seed at Dyffryn.

mansion. The family friendly house with its spectacular

This is one of the Champion trees which can still be found

fireplaces and grand features also has its own second-hand

in Dyffryn’s arboretum; a large woodland area with all

bookshop, with all money donated going towards helping

year round colour spanning over 22 acres on the east

the property, including the restoration of its fountain pool.

side of the estate.

Titans of Industry

Containing one of the best woody collections in the National

The Dyffryn Estate can be dated back to the 7th century when the then Manor of Worlton was given to Bishop Oudaceous of Llandaff. The present house was built in 1893 after the estate was sold to John Cory, an extremely wealthy coal merchant, in 1891. You can still see evidence of John Cory’s wealth today – from the 16th century

Trust, the arboretum is currently being transformed with the opening up overgrown spaces and propagating from trees that are reaching the end of their lifetime.

A Plantsman’s Response to World War I During the First World War, the number of gardeners

fireplaces to the commissioned stained glass window.

employed at Dyffryn fell from 40 to 6 during the war

Plant hunting

Reginald and his sister, Florence Cory, working with their

Two particular characters that stand out as shaping the Dyffryn we love today are Reginald Cory, John Cory’s son, and Thomas Mawson, an eminent landscape architect of the time. They collaborated to create the masterplan for the

years as men joined the armed forces. Nevertheless, Head Gardener, Arthur Cobb, continued to maintain the gardens to a high standard and used the land to support the war effort.

gardens (1903-4) which commenced in earnest in 1906, with

Did you know…

the creation of garden rooms predating those at Hidcote.

100,000 fruit and vegetable plants, including 6 acres of

Reginald’s true passion was in plants and gained a deserved place in the forefront of the horticultural

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them; brought back from China by Ernest Wilson at the

potatoes, were produced at Dyffryn. These plants were then transplanted in 10 local villages.

world in the early 20th century. He sponsored several

This year at Dyffryn, you will be able to see borders and

successful plant hunting expeditions to places such as

beds filled early summer with bronze fennel, deep purple

China and South America, and even enjoyed adventures

Graffiti cauliflower and lots more to commemorate the

himself by going to South Africa in 1927.

war effort.

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our events diary

APRIL

expedition over the Easter holidays.As you choose your own path

RHS Flower Show

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celebrates the best of springtime, inspiring gardeners to creatively use their outdoor spaces, and encouraging visitors to learn and grow as gardeners. Look out for the Talks and Demonstrations Theatre, featuring familiar faces from the world of gardening, including television personality Toby Buckland. Cost: ÂŁ10.

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through the towering trees and cross perilous terrain, you will discover fascinating facts and you might even bump into fellow

Explorer Dress Up Day Dyffryn Gardens, Saint Nicholas, CF5 6SU. Don your safari jacket, explorer hat and muddy boots as you set off through the wilderness of our evolving arboretum, following lost diary extracts of legendary plant hunters and facing challenges along the way.All those dressed to impress will receive a treat.

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Plant Hunter Expedition

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Friday 14th Cadbury Egg Hunt Dyffryn Gardens, Saint Nicholas, CF5 6SU. Bunny has hidden his precious chocolate treats from us and it's up to you and your family to follow the clues to help us find it.Hunt high and low around the beautiful, spring gardens to find the clues that will lead you to your Cadbury treat at the end.Make memories as a family this Easter and discover the beauty of nature and the gardens as you follow the signs of spring at Dyffryn. Cost: Varies.

TEL: 029 2059 3328 Friday 28th Steve Hackett St David’s Hall, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett’s total experience continues with an exciting new show! Following the success of his 2015 / 16 tour, Steve and his band are returning with a different Genesis / solo set, including several gems from Genesis album Wind and Wuthering celebrating its 40th anniversary.This spectacular tour will also introduce numbers from Steve’s new album, due out in Spring 2017. Cost: £29.50 TEL: 02920 878 444 Saturday 29th Discover Dance Senghennydd Road, Cardiff, CF24 4YE. Get dancing with National Dance Company Wales. Learn some moves, get on stage with the Company dancers, watch a short performance and ask the dancers anything you like! The perfect 90-minute introduction to dance for families. Suitable for age 7+. Cost: £8.

TEL: 02920 646 900 Sunday 30th Twenty16 Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1QE. Theatr Iolo and The Welfare Presents twenty16 by Tracy Harris, Paul Jenkins, Aleksandra Jones & the company. 2016. The year that gave us Brexit, Trump, Harambe memes, earth-shattering changes to the shape of Toblerone and the deaths of countless celebrities including Bowie and Prince. twenty16 takes an honest look at this year from a teenager’s point of view. Cost: Varies.

TEL: 02920 304 400 Cardiff 5K Whitchurch Village, Cardiff. Welcome to the home of the #Cardiff5K - Race for Victory. The 2017 race will incorporate the Welsh 5km Road Running Championships, which will be timed and official results will be posted. The race is open to runners aged 11 and over of all abilities; so you can be a competitive runner or just enjoy a fun run in a real timed race. Participants will be able to Race, Run, Jog or Walk this closed road, 5K race route; and either take part to raise funds for their chosen charity or just for the fun...the choice is theirs. The race starts at 7pm. Cancer Research Wales are our preferred charity partner and we'd be delighted if you chose to run and raise sponsorship on their behalf. Please visit the website to download a sponsorship form. Cost: £15. www.cardiff5k.com @CARDIFFNOW FIND US ON FACEBOOK www.nowmagazines.co.uk

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COMPETITION

Win a stay at the acclaimed Riverside Inn at Aymestrey

The Riverside Inn is situated deep in the heart of the Marches countryside just on the southern edge of the Mortimer Forest, yet still close to Ludlow and Hereford.

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uthentic and atmospheric, the 16th century black and white building is surrounded by the natural beauty of the River Lugg valley.

Award-winning Andy Link has been head

chef at this charming half-timbered inn for ten years, and has recently become the chef/patron.

To add to these accolades he was also selected to represent Slow Food Marches/Ludlow at a prestigious international event in Turin. Good food is at the heart of this popular 16th century coaching inn, and guests can look forward to enjoying freshly picked produce from Andy’s kitchen garden, meat from local farms, and fish from nearby rivers.

Andy is a keen forager, and regularly scours the neighbouring meadows, hedgerows and riverbanks for wild garlic, elderflower and nettles.

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ingredients are put to clever use in his dishes – look out for his lemon verbena ice cream.

The Riverside also boasts a fine selection of real ales, local cider and wines, and has a number of comfortable rooms and suites, should guests wish to take full advantage of the excellent, and well-priced drinks list. A traditional pub feel has been deliberately maintained following a very recent refurbishment, so visitors can expect log fires, oak beams draped in hops, and candles on the tables. On a sunny day, the terrace by the river Lugg is the ideal place to unwind.

Or take in several of the circular walks from The Riverside around the North Herefordshire countryside to local National Trust castles, haunted woodlands and historic sites. tel: 01568 708440 www.riversideaymestrey.co.uk

Competition

For a chance to win an overnight stay for two people at The Riverside Inn, staying in the Hayloft suite, enjoying dinner cooked by the award-winning chef, Andy Link, a glass of Herefordshire cider, or prosecco on arrival and a delicious full breakfast each simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Which River is The Riverside at Aymestrey located on: Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Riverside Inn CN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 26th April 2017. Dinner £25 meal allowance per ISSUE thirty person, stay subject to availability.

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