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Home & Garden

n Summer Fun in the Garden

n Go Green, Recycle & Revitalise Your Home

n Crefft Kitchens Ltd

n The Height of Contemporary Living at Penarth

14 Health & Beauty

n Colours of Summer

n New Eco-Friendly Salon Cutting it in Cardiff

n Do You Even Funky Pump?

n The new £1m Specsavers Cardiff Store That’s

Design Paul Blyth Amy Thomas

Publisher Dawn Pardoe P W Media & Publishing Ltd

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n Here Comes the Sun!

22 Food & Drink

n Cardamom Panna Cotta

24 Motoring

n Local Man Celebrates 25th Mazda From Victoria Park

26 Senior Living Competition Winners

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Giving Customers a State-of-the-Art Experience

20 Fashion

Contributors Wendy Carter Glynis Dray Amelia Hanson David Morgan

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Tickets to The Festival of Quilts

n The History of Castell Coch

H. Nicholson, Malvern J. Morrow, Malvern J. Wilson, Worcester M. Rutter, Worcester Z. Thomas, Clifton

30 Cardiff Walk

n Hay-on-Wye to Llanigon Circular Walk

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n Win a Family Ticket to Cardiff Castle

n Get Hands On With History This Summer

n Jersey – Re-discovering the ‘Mini-moon’

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Summer Fun in the Garden With the summer well under way, it’s great to be outdoors. Here are a few ideas to make your family time in the garden extra special.

Softub Hot Tubs available from Affinity Spas - www.affinityspas.co.uk

Wooden Play Centre available from www.plumproducts.com

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t’s safe to say we all agree how happy everyone is to finally see the back of the terrible weather which welcomed 2014 and look forward to what will hopefully be a long, hot summer! There’s no need to spend your hard-earned money on holidays to warmer climates when you’ve got everything you need 6

Giant Tumble Tower www.jaqueslondon.co.uk

Plastic Playhouses available from www.keter.com

right here in your back garden. You’ll be keeping the children entertained and yourselves happy with these great ideas.

know the type which you see in the gardens of pub restaurant chains. Thankfully nowadays there is a great range of play centres to suit not just the size of your garden, but your wallet too!

Wooden Play Centres

Plum’s, for example, has a huge selection of quality outdoor toys, so your only problem would be which one to choose.

It’s almost impossible to remove children from play centres when it’s time to go home, you

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home & garden Two Burner Gas Grill BBQ from Wilko - £100 At £100 you can’t go wrong with this large two burner gas BBQ available from selected Wilko stores. it’ll take an average DIY’er over an hour to assemble, but it’s al worth it in the end. We haven’t barbecued for a long time so this is an ideal model for BBQ novices to cook for a fair amount of family and friends. Available in selected Wilko stores: www.wilko.com.

Playhouses The Keter Rancho Playhouse will keep the young ones (and young at heart) entertained for hours. Perfect for indoor and outdoor use, playhouses are made from durable plastic resin with no sharp edges and non-fadable colours. Taking you less than 15 minutes to construct from flat pack and requiring no tools apart from a plastic spade key provided you’ll be done in no time. Just be ready Two Burner Gas Grill BBQ available from www.wilko.com

for the littles ones to continually open and close the two window shutters and front door to keep out pesky adults! Also, at the end of the day it is an ideal place to store all of your children’s outdoor toys!

Softub Hot Spas Portable, light and easy to install: Softubs are the most versatile hot tub spa in the world, defying limits and redefining the meaning of endless possibilities. Thanks to their innovative Whisper Technology Softub motors are the quietest hot tubs in the industry, not to mention hygenic!

A wide selection of Chimnea’s are available from www.lahacienda.co.uk Come rain or shine, heat wave or deep freeze, LeatherTex, Chimeneas the outer vinyl of every Softub As the day draws in and when it’s time for the Hot Spa will withstand even the kids to go to bed, what a great way to relax severest of weather conditions. outside in the early evening with a chimenea?

And with leather effect materials, Chimeneas originally from Mexico were used by stylish colours, high quality surrounds tribesmen to provide heat for their families and and state-of-the-art accessories, make for cooking and baking. These days, however, Softub the quintessence of design, style they are the perfect way to end a hectic day of and quality. See more at family fun. n www.affinityspas.co.uk

By Amelia Hanson

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Go Green, Recycle & Revitalise Your Home Looking for a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way to revamp your home?

Re-upholstery is the answer, as Julie Perkins of Cardiff-based Jewels Canley Interiors explains...

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t’s a hard life. Particularly, if you are a piece of furniture and that is exactly why most of us take the time and care to choose the best quality furniture that we can afford. Be it a three-piece suite, occasional chairs or dining room furniture, the majority of us will choose furniture that not only looks good but fi ts well and is built to endure the stresses and strains of modern living.

So, why is our first instinct to go out and buy new when our existing furniture starts to look tired or when we want a new look or plan to redecorate? The simple fact is that good quality furniture today costs more than double what it would have cost a few years ago. It can also be diffi cult to replace furniture that fi ts well, suits your style and offers that all important comfort factor.

Despite the many incentives on offer from mass-producers and the allure of television adverts promising too-good-tobe- true deals, re-upholstery is becoming increasingly popular with those wanting a new look for their home.

Unlike recovering, re-upholstery isn’t just about removing the existing covering. Our own team of highly-trained craftsmen strip the item right down to the frame then rebuilding from the frame

upwards. When the frame is stripped down to the wood all the joints can be checked for wear and tear and any necessary repairs are made at this time. The furniture is then rebuilt using new springs and new filling to meet all current fire regulations before being recovered in your choice of fabric.

In fact, we can refill cushions with your choice of filling including feather, foam or hollowfibre, depending upon your own preference.

This same process applies to any item of good quality furniture - from bed frames to occasional chairs and large settees - you name it and we’ve probably re-upholstered it! We do whatever is necessary-whether it is to simply recover some cushions or design and build you a bespoke piece of furniture from scratch.

Of course, the real benefit of re-upholstery is that you are guaranteed a piece of truly unique furniture.

With so many fabrics and materials available, you can transform the style and appearance of any room with the careful selection of colours and patterns that suit your taste and your needs.

The options are endless. Cushions and footstools in funky fabrics will lift any sitting room, dining room chairs recovered in jazzy patterns will

revitalise a tired dining room and bed frames can even be upholstered too! And, of course, classic and contemporary can be combined in harmony with the use of contrasting colours and patterns.

Finally, it is also important to remember that re-upholstery is not only practical and costeffective but it really is the environmentallyfriendly option as you won’t be filling our landfill sites with your unwanted furniture. n With over 25 years experience, Julie Perkins and her team at Jewels Canley offer interior design, re-upholstery and bespoke furniture services. For further information please visit www.jewelscanley.co.uk or one of our stores: 11 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3JN Tel. 02920 692255 2 Glebe Street, Penarth, CF64 1EB Tel 02920 707779

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Crefft Kitchens Ltd Crefft Kitchens have been serving the Vale and South Wales for over 40 years.

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hey specialise in made to measure top quality kitchens and bedrooms featuring solid wood, laminated or hand painted surfaces, Corian solid surface worktops, Granite worktops and even replacement doors for your existing kitchen.

As they are members of the UK Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) which promotes professionalism and excellence in the design, supply and installation of fitted kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and home offices, all gas and electrical appliances are supplied fitted.

With over 25 years experience, our professional design and fitting team will be able to help you

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create the dream kitchen you have always wanted.

A new luxury fitted kitchen, designed, built and fitted by experienced craftsmen will be a major asset in your home.

Quality fitted kitchens are well known to dramatically increase the value and salability of your property, and a Crefft Fitted Kitchen will make the most of your investment. Let your next kitchen, a quality Crefft Kitchen, be the focal point of your home.

Come along and visit our studio and factory to see our luxury fitted kitchens and bedroom ranges for yourself at Crefft Kitchens Ltd. Sales Showroom and Factory: 11-12 Subway Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan CF63 4QT. n

A new luxury fitted kitchen, designed, built and fitted by experienced craftsmen will be a major asset in your home

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Crefft Kitchens Ltd 11-12 Subway Road Barry Vale of Glamorgan CF63 4QT Tel: 01446 736421 www.crefftkitchens.co.uk

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The Height of Contemporary Living at Penarth Penarth Heights is one of the most enviable addresses in the region. Set high above Penarth Marina, this landmark collection of iconic new homes boasts striking architecture, expertly designed living spaces with high specification bathrooms and kitchens, and a prime position just a short walk from the town centre.

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hen it comes to location, location, location, Penarth Heights has it all.

The recent £4.2 million refurbishment of the Art Deco Pier Pavilion and the opening of Restaurant James Sommerin from the acclaimed Michelin-starred chef of the same name, have firmly established the town as a cultural hotspot and foodie favourite. Meanwhile Penarth’s picturesque coastal setting, Victorian / Edwardian charm and splendid public parks, combine to create an enticing holiday feel.

All this, and a plethora of independent shops, cafes and eateries, plus easy access to the M4 and the Welsh capital just five miles away, means Penarth Heights makes the perfect home for a wide range of buyers, from families to professionals and those looking to downsize.

There is a wonderful variety of contemporary two bedroom apartments and three and four bedroom houses available at Penarth Heights.

One fantastic example is the three storey, three bedroom Phoenix house. This beautiful home enjoys a large living room with French doors and Juliet balcony, an open-plan kitchen / dining room and spacious master bedroom with hotel12

style en-suite shower room and large picture window. In addition, the Phoenix’s second bedroom is an exceptionally good size and the house benefits from a separate study and WC on the ground floor, not to mention its own garage and undercroft parking.

Laura Osborne, Senior Sales Manager for Crest Nicholson, said: “Penarth was named as one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times and for many Penarth Heights is the icing on the cake. The development offers a great range of apartments and homes for every type of buyer and is just a short walk from the many independent and well-known shops, cafes and restaurants to be found in the town centre. With good local schools, the great variety of leisure activities, Penarth Marina just down the hill and Cardiff Bay only a short drive away, it really is a wonderful place to live. We would urge anyone looking to move in the area to come and visit Penarth Heights and see for themselves the enviable lifestyle on offer.”

Dream living is more affordable Prices at Penarth Heights using Help to Buy Wales

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currently start from £122,400 for a two bedroom apartment and £200,000 for a three bedroom house. Help to Buy Wales enables purchasers to own their own home for just 80 per cent of the purchase price. The remaining 20 per cent is lent to the purchaser by the Welsh Government through the HCA and is interest free for the first five years. n For more information about Penarth Heights visit the on-site Sales and Marketing Suite (open daily, 10am-5pm), call 02920 711357 or visit www.crestnicholson.com/penarthheights or www.facebook.com/CrestNicholsonSWWales.

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health & beauty

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Wear shades alone or layered together in different combinations. Crease and fade-resistant. Ophthalmologist tested and safe for contact lens wearers. Mirrored compact with illustrated how-tos plus two sponge-tip applicators. £28.00

LUSH Godiva Solid Shampoo and Conditioner Bar in one, made with exceptionally healing and softening ingredients such as hibiscus extract, cocoa butter, coconut butter and shea butter. £6.50

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Limited Edition Lip Balm Crayon. Sheer luminous colour with shea butter that hydrates like a lip balm, comforts like a lipstick and offers the shine of a gloss. £18.00

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DECELOR Aromessence™ Sculpt Firming Body Concentrate. A super serum to improve the tone and elasticity of the skin. This firming body serum combats skin sagging and improves tone and elasticity of the skin. £44.00

ELEMIS This truly exotic oil is rapidly absorbed providing superior moisturisation for dry, parched or mature skin. £32.00

NOURISH Golden Glow Toning Body Shimmer is infused with golden resins of Frankincense and Myrrh which, along with Neroli oil, impart a divine scent. £25.00

CHANEL Chance shimmering body cream. A shimmering body cream with the floral notes of the chance fragrance.

A creamy texture that leaves the skin supple, moisturised and with a light iridescent veil of fragrance. £57.00

Stockist Details: Clinique - www.clinique.co.uk. Lush - 01202 668 545 - www.lush.co.uk. Decleor - www.decleor.co.uk. Color WOW - www.colorwowhair.com. Nourish - www.nourishskinrange.com. Elemis - 0117 316 1888 - www.elemis.com or www.timetospa.co.uk. Clarins - 0800 036 3558 - www.clarins.co.uk. Chanel - 0207 493 3836 - www.chanel.co.uk.

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New Eco-Friendly Salon Cutting it in Cardiff Amaryllis in Cardiff celebrated the official launch of its hip, new hair salon on Sunday 8 June.

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he new venture, located on Cowbridge Road East, brings the exclusive international hair care brand Davines brand to Wales with an expert team of stylists in a unique, modern interior specifically designed to make sure guests leave feeling transformed and relaxed.

Co-owners Tiffany Hall and Rebecca O’Brien bring a wealth of more than 20 years of experience as colour and creative specialists to the salon.

The salon offers a large variety of hairstyling services and the latest hair treatments such as the Davines detoxing scalp and hair treatment which removes any impurities and the replumping hair filler which builds volume and hydrates.

The salon is also able to offer ‘Flamboyage’ a modern and more creative colouring technique. All clients are also treated to a complimentary head massage with styling services.

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quality, expert hair care that leaves people looking and feeling their very best.

Tiffany Hall, colour specialist, said: “We are excited to launch our new modern and sophisticated salon and invite guests to come in, relax and enjoy everything our expert stylists have to offer.

“We are the first salon in Wales to use the Davines range as we wanted to be as green as possible with the products we buy and use in the salon to promote sustainable beauty.

“We are also responding to out of hours demand for appointments and have extended our opening times to accommodate business people who works long days and for people who often finish work after most salons have closed.”

Rebecca O’Brien, creative director, said: “We use precision cutting techniques to ensure that, as well as hair texture, we consider face shape and lifestyle to make the hair cut as individual as the client.

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...we wanted to be as green as possible with the products we buy and use in the salon to promote sustainable beauty

an experience where we aim to create beautiful hair and help perfect your individual look.” n Amaryllis is expert in providing the latest hairstyles and a first class service. Simply drop in for free advice and a complimentary hair consultation. Or, keep up to date with the latest news and special offers at www.facebook.com/amaryllissaloncardiff and @Amaryllissalonx The salon is open Monday through to Saturday and open two late evenings until 8pm on Thursday and Friday.

To book an appointment online, call 029 2037 3729 or visit www.amaryllis-salon.com

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Do You Even Funky Pump?

Welsh innovative fitness brand Funky Pump Fitness brings high intensity fitness classes to UK gyms.

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push everyone to their physical limits, prompting girls out on the town to swap their high heels for boxing gloves and show all the Rocky Balboas what they are made of.

A recent study published by scientists in the US found that high intensity workouts bring faster results and are far more beneficial for muscle adaptation and endurance. This finding adds credibility to the Funky Pump Fitness work ethic and explains the current popularity of high intensity workouts.

Funky Pump sessions are split into two halves, involving a multifunctional circuit and punch bag based drills and combinations.

Additional classes consist of Bag Circuits, morning Boot Camps, specialist TRX and Kettle Bell training with a unique Funky Pump twist.

The company also host a series of high-profile events such as the Guerrilla Fitness Challenge and White Collar Boxing, raising a large amount of money for charities.

Find out more about Funky Pump through their Facebook page - https://www.facebook. com/funkypump?fref=ts or follow them on Twitter - @FunkyPump. Watch their promotional video on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=s4AE3DDWyA8. n

The live DJs add some spice to already proven exercise techniques and also attract the younger generation

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magine the thrill of a night out with the dipped lighting, your favourite music, and the electrifying atmosphere. Now replace the bouncers with dedicated instructors, the bars with punch bags and the alcohol with sweat... but keep the DJ. This is the recipe for success from the forward thinking Funky Pump Fitness.

The Welsh, innovative, award winning fitness franchise Funky Pump Fitness, which has brought training sessions to the 21st century by using nightclub settings and live DJs, has gone from strength to strength since it was founded in Swansea in 2006. It has this year been commended as Swansea’s Best Fitness Facility in the Lifestyle Awards. The high-intensity boxing based workout classes provide effective results as they concentrate on big movements, bringing in lots of muscles for maximum calorie burn. It brings the excitement of a night out to fitness classes, minus the hangover, so it is perfect for students.

Funky Pump classes in Cardiff take place in Universal Fitness in Trident Park on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. First Choice Fitness on Coedcae Lane Industrial Estate in Llantrisant holds classes from Monday to Friday during the evenings. Llantrisant also provides Funky Pump Lite sessions which are perfect for beginners or those who wish to

have a lighter workout. The timetables for locations over South Wales are available on the Funky Pump Fitness website - http://www.funkypumpfitness.com/ Other locations for the innovative training sessions include Ammanford, Carmarthen, Cornwall, Port Talbot and Swansea. The company’s growing success and promising future, however, now demands further venue expansion and an increase in employees as it looks to franchise with those who are eager to advance their business.

Locations earmarked for the near future include Bristol and London.

This year the inspiring company has been commended as Swansea’s Best Fitness Facility and this is not surprising considering its army of Pumpers who live and breathe the brand. Far from being the conventional fitness class, Funky Pump in Swansea has consistently seen around 30 to 120 people from 16 to 60 years old at different fitness levels attend its classes every night, 6 days a week.

Funky Pump Director and fitness instructor Chris Ware who has trained a diverse range of clients including former world boxing champion, Enzo Maccarinelli said: “The concept behind the business is simple and that’s why our customers love it! Our aim is to make exercise fun, motivating and productive for people of all ages and fitness levels.”

“We have seen great results and our army of Pumpers really love our unique take on fitness. The live DJs add some spice to already proven exercise techniques and also attract the younger generation which is very promising for the future.”

Still in school or thinking about retirement, Funky Pump attracts people from all walks of life. Dinner ladies are found training next to professional rugby players during the high-intensity boxing based workout classes which claim to burn around 1000 calories per session. The electric atmosphere of a night out helps

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The new £1m Specsavers Cardiff store that’s giving customers a state-of-the-art experience Specsavers has invested in a new £1million flagship store in Cardiff city centre offering a state-of-the-art optical and hear care experience to customers.

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he 6,000 sq ft store, which is independently run, is the first of its kind for the global optical and hear care retail chain, marking its maiden million pound project and the biggest financial investment within the Specsavers Group, which has 1,600 stores world-wide.

The investment has seen Specsavers double the size of its retail space in the city centre by moving from its old base on Queen Street into the premises next door, creating an all-round better experience for the customer.

The move has allowed the store to undergo an interior make-over to allow for a more spacious environment, now over two floors, with a modern display area now showcasing a fantastic range of more than 2,000 pairs of the latest designer glasses from the likes of Gok Wan, Jasper Conran, Karen Millen, John Rocha and Replay.

The significant investment increases the store’s number of testing rooms, including a bespoke mobility testing room for disabled people, enabling the store to reduce customer waiting times and creating 10 new jobs in the process.

Its new testing rooms are equipped with the latest eye care technology, including state-of-theart machines able to capture three-dimensional images of the eye, enhanced digital retinal photography cameras and new equipment to measure the pressure and curvature of the eyes.

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need for referrals for further monitoring before a patient can be admitted directly to hospital.

The practice, which is currently one of only two opticians in Wales to hold the Investors in People ‘gold’ standard, and houses a new training centre for its staff to help develop the next generation of senior management and optometrists.

As well as its great range of frames, Specsavers Cardiff also offers a convenient alternative to glasses through its contact lens centre, which has a range of established brands, including Johnson & Johnson Acuvue. The store’s qualified opticians are there to help customers choose the right contact lenses for their lifestyle and provide all the care and advice needed for them to achieve healthy, comfortable contact lens wear However, eye care is not the only service the store offers; Specsavers Cardiff is also home to a hearing centre run by qualified hearing professionals who provide free, comprehensive hearing assessments.

The Cardiff hearing centre offers a range of digital hearing aids from the world’s leading brands which are packed with the latest technology and features, enabling them to do the most remarkable things.

Opening in 1987, Specsavers Cardiff has grown from a small base on St Mary Street with just 12 employees and two testing rooms to now become one of the largest in the UK, employing 100 people who boast a combined experience of more than 500 years’ in the optometry industry.

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The practice is run as a joint venture partnership between Specsavers Optical Group and the store’s directors and local business owners Frank and Laoise Moloney and James Deavall.

Frank says: ‘I’m delighted that our new flagship Cardiff store is now up and running and both customers and staff are seeing the benefits. The new practice allows us to increase our capacity so that we have a more spacious, modern environment that creates an all-round better customer experience.

‘This is landmark for us here in Wales that puts us on a par with anyone in the world offering optical retail on the high street. We are taking the drama out of optics and offering an eye care experience unlike any other – enabling our customers to be seen quicker, and with the very latest technology.

‘Ultimately, it will allow us to maintain the levels of customer service that people have come to expect from us. This is an investment in retail in Wales and we believe that it is this type of commitment to service levels that has seen us grow the business to what it is today.’

The new branch delivers eye care services under the Welsh Government’s Wales Eye Care Initiative (WECI), which means patients can be seen directly following a referral from their GP, or can make an appointment with the store in person, to avoid the need for hospital visits where possible. n

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food & drink

Cardamom Panna Cotta

By Gareth Dobbs at Duck Egg Bleu, 435 Cowbridge Road East, Victoria Park, Cardiff Tel: 02920 220993 www.duckeggbleu.co.uk

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Add the pre soaked gelatine leafs and again stir until dissolved Add the ice cubes to cool the water down, once melted, add the lemon juice and the remaining water, allow to cool to room temperature

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When the milk is at a simmer, whisk into the egg mixture Return to the stove whisking constantly until it comfortably coats the back of a spoon, Remove from the heat and pour through a fine sieve, cover with parchment paper and allow to cool Once cool fold in the soured cream and churn in an ice cream machine

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Candied Lemon Peel Ingredients • • • • •

390ml double cream 50ml full fat milk 50gm caster sugar 20 cardamom pods 4 leaves gelatine

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Lemonade Jelly • • • • • •

50ml water 50gm golden caster sugar 50ml lemon juice 100ml water 50gm ice cubes 2 gelatine leafs

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Peel strips off the lemon and remove the pith Put in a pan of water and bring to the boil over a high heat, allow to simmer for five minutes Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and put into a bowl of cold water to chill.

Repeat this process twice more to remove the bitterness from the lemon In another pan heat the sugar and water together till boiling then add the lemon peel and simmer for 15mins Remove from the water and leave on a wire rack to dry overnight

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250gm butter 125gm caster sugar 375gm plain flour 20gm poppy seeds Icing sugar to dust

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Add the poppyseeds and again mix till well combined Add the flour and again mix until the mixtures comes together.

Put in the fridge for one hour Roll and cut to the size desired

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280ml full fat milk 6 egg yolks 40gm liquid glucose 250gm soured cream 140gm caster sugar 1 vanilla pod

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Local Man Celebrates 25th Mazda From Victoria Park Victoria Park Mazda has supplied loyal customer Ray Hopkins with his 25th new Mazda – all of them purchased from the Hadfield Road dealership over the past four decades.

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areth Jones, Dealer Principal at the Cardiff showroom, personally performed the handover of the all-new Mazda3 to 78-year old Mr Hopkins, his latest vehicle from the Japanese brand in a historical line-up dating back to 1977.

“Mr Hopkins has been our loyal customer for 37-years, so we are delighted to supply him with his latest vehicle. The all-new Mazda3, which was first revealed at our Hadfield Road showroom on 3 January, is certainly far more advanced than Mr Hopkins’ first ever Mazda. This latest model, with fuel-saving SKYACTIV technology, sets a new benchmark in its sector, delivering class-leading performance, standard equipment, emissions levels, safety and connectivity,” comments Gareth Jones, Dealer Principal at Victoria Park Mazda.

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last 37 years, and I’ve never had a breakdown – I haven’t been let down once in four decades!

My first Mazda was an 818 Coupe bought in April 1977 and I’ve liked everyone of them.

These latest generation models represent a giant step forward, so my new Mazda3 is a world apart from the cars I owned in the 1970s.”

Radyr-based Mr Hopkins can fondly recall all 25 models purchased from Victoria Park Mazda.

His latest vehicle, an all-new Mazda3 2.0-litre 165ps Sport Nav, is finished in striking Soul Red metallic paintwork with a contrasting Light Stone leather interior, and was ordered at the family-run dealership’s 15-car showroom in January.

The 36-strong all-new Mazda3 line-up is priced from £16,695 to £23,345 on-the-road and

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comprises 21 Hatchback models and 15 Fastback (saloon) models. Every model offers high levels of equipment as standard, comes with Smart City Brake Support and internet connectivity through a smartphone, providing access to online radio services and social media such as Twitter and Facebook. n For all Mazda enquiries, telephone Victoria Park Mazda on 02920 385 860, call into the dealership on Hadfield Road, Cardiff, or visit the website at www.victoriapark-mazda.co.uk

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The History of Castell Coch Designed by William Burges, with an impressively medieval appearance, working portcullis and drawbridge, and sumptuous interiors which rival those of Cardiff Castle, it has been described as “the most spectacular example of translation from High Gothic into High Victorian.”

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astell Coch was built on the site of a 13th-century castle. The earlier fortification was constructed by a Welsh chieftain referred to as Ifor Bach. In the late 13th century the castle site was claimed by the De Clare family because of its strategic importance, commanding both the plains area and the entrance to the Taff valley. The castle was rebuilt in stone and consisted of a keep, towers, an enclosed courtyard and a gatehouse.

Although the early history of the castle is largely undocumented, it is generally accepted that it was severely damaged during a period of Welsh rebellion in the early 14th century. Thereafter, the castle fell into disuse and by Tudor times.

Reconstruction and resurrection In 1871, John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, ordered the site to be cleared of vegetation and debris while his architect, William Burges, drew up plans for a full reconstruction. Burges and the Marquess had been working for over three years on the rebuilding of Cardiff Castle; the aim at Castell Coch was to achieve another “dazzling architectural tour de force of the High Victorian era, a dream-like castle which combine[d] sumptuous Gothic fantasy with timeless fairytale.”

View of the interior A set of drawings for the planned rebuilding exists, together with a full architectural justification by Burges. The castle reconstruction features three conical roofs to the towers that are historically questionable. Burges sought to defend their use with references to a body of doubtful historical evidence but the truth is that he wanted them for their architectural effect. He did admit that they were “utterly conjectural” although “more picturesque and affording much more accommodation”.

Burges’s report on the proposed reconstruction was delivered in 1872 but construction was delayed until 1875, in part because of the pressure of work at Cardiff Castle, and in part because of an unfounded concern on behalf of the Marquess’s trustees that he was facing bankruptcy. But in August 1875 work began in earnest. The exterior comprises three towers. They form an awesome display of architectural power and ability. In a lecture, Burges called on architectural students to “study the great broad masses, the strong unchamfered lines”.

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within the Keep. The Hall, the Drawing Room, Lord Bute’s Bedroom and Lady Bute’s bedroom comprise a suite of rooms that exemplify the High Victorian Gothic style in 19th century Britain. The Drawing Room is a double-height room with decoration illustrating the “intertwined themes of the fecundity of nature and the fragility of life.” A superb fireplace by Thomas Nicholls features the Three Fates, spinning, measuring and cutting the thread of life. The octagonal chamber with its great ribvault, modelled on one designed by Viollet-Le-Duc at Councy, is spangled with butterflies and birds of sunny plume in gilded trellis work. Off the hall, lies the Windlass Room, in which Burges delighted in assembling the fully functioning apparatus for the drawbridge, together with “murder holes” for expelling boiling oil. The Marquess’s bedroom provide some respite before the culmination of the castle, Lady Bute’s Bedroom.

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The Three Fates chimneypiece An arcaded circle, punched through by window embrasures and topped by a trefoil-sectioned dome. The decorative theme is ‘love’, symbolised by monkeys, pomegranates, nesting birds.

Following Burges’ death in 1881, work on the interior continued for another ten years. The Marquess never came after its completion, and the family appeared to use it as a sort of sanatorium, although the Marchioness and her daughter, Lady Margaret Crichton-Stuart, did occupy it for a period following the death of the Marquess in 1900. But the castle remains one of the greatest Victorian triumphs of architectural composition.

In 1950, the 5th Marquess of Bute placed the castle in the care of the Ministry of Works. It is now administered by Cadw, an agency of the Welsh Government. Ths castle is Grade I listed, of exceptional architectural and historical interest. n

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Hay-on-Wye to Llanigon Circular Walk This circular walk in Powys explores the northern tip of the Brecon Beacons National Park and starts and finishes at the book kingdom of Hay-on-Wye. The walk is very rural and takes you to an unspoilt welsh village with its Church, old school-house, former post-office and earlier vicarage. There is an old watermill with its leet and mill-pond amidst traditional farm buildings at Ty Mawr. Beyond the Church there is a ford and adjacent footbridge. The views from the hill-tops are stunning with glimpses of Twmpa in the Brecon Beacons and the Wye Valley beyond the town of Hay-on-Wye. next to the field to exit over a stile and down some steps into the lane.

Start/Finish: The walk starts and finishes at the main car park at the top end of Hay- on- Wye. There is a public toilet there.

Public Transport: The nearest Railway Station is at Hereford. There is a bus service from Hereford to Hay-onWye but please check current timetables carefully before setting out and travel on the first bus if possible to give yourself time to do the walk and return to Hereford.

Parking: There is a large car park with a reasonable charge (all day).

O/S Maps: Landranger 161/Outdoor Leisure 13 Distance: approx. 5 miles (shorter route out 3 miles, back 4 miles) Time: It is possible to complete the walk in about three hours but allow all day so you can take it at a leisurely pace and enjoy the views.

Refreshments: There are a number of food shops and eating places in Hay-on-Wye but there is nothing along the entire route so you are advised to take a picnic, plenty of water and snacks.

Terrain: Some lane walking is necessary. There are a few gradual hills to climb, lots of stiles and a few banks to scramble up and down so the route is NOT suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. However, it is possible to use pavements and lanes from Hay to Llanigon and back, for the determined! The undergrowth can get a bit toughgoing in places so poles are useful and long trousers are advisable. Where there is livestock, please keep dogs on leads and take care when cows have calves with them.

Route: (1) The walk starts at the main pay and display car park in Hay (where you also alight from the Hereford bus 39). Walk up to the road and turn left for a short distance. At the junction with Castle Street and Church Street, turn left down Church Street passing the old Cinema Bookshop.

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look. On closer inspection there are greys, greens, reds and yellows in the stonework. Pass The Swan PH and the Harley Almshouses built in 1832. Cross the Forest Road that leads to Capel-Y-Ffin and continue along the B4350 towards Brecon. A little further along are more Harley Almshouses built in 1836 and added to in 1927. Near the Fire Station, cross to the pavement on the other side but look for the public footpath on your left, where you will need to cross back again. (There is a shorter route from here – see map).

(2) Take the right hand path sign-posted to Llanigon. Please keep dogs on leads across farmland during this walk. Cross the two stiles with a track in between. Cross a series of stiles linking the next few fields virtually in a straight line. The River Wye is not visible but is meandering through the valley over to your right.

(3) On reaching the wood, cross the stile on your right, turn left and after 15 yards, turn left again over another stile into the wood. Turn immediately right and walk along inside the edge of the wood to a planked footbridge into Rook Wood. Follow the pretty woodland path for 200 yards to a corner where you exit the wood over a stile. Continue straight on up to the brow of the hill and walk through this large meadow to a stile halfway up the hedge on the far side. Cross the stile and with the hedge on the right, walk down

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(4) Turn right. The lane is quiet but be aware of traffic and keep on the right. Walk down to the junction then turn left up into the village of LLanigon. Cross the bridge over Digedi Brook.

Take the next turning on the left and walk up the pavement into the old village of Llanigon. Just prior to the Church, you will see the Old Schoolhouse on your left with the old post office opposite.

The Church is dedicated to St. Eigen from which the village name is derived (Llan meaning village and Eigen). St. Eigen established this religious site probably in Saxon times and there is reputed to be a well dedicated to him/her in the village. Also the diarist, Francis Kilvert (1840 to 1879) who was a curate at Clyro, on the opposite side of the River Wye, frequently paid visits to the vicar of the Church at Llanigon. Turn left through the ornate wooden kiss-gate into the Churchyard. The church is worth more than a glance as it has its bells in the porch and numbered box-pews inside.

(5) The walk continues through the churchyard to a wooden kiss-gate on the other side then out into the lane. There is a traditional welsh farm Ty Mawr (featured in the painting on this page) with an old mill in the grounds served by a leet and mill-pond that you will see as you walk down the lane. As you approach the pretty ford, take the path that rises on the right and goes over the footbridge because the road is slippery.

(6) Once across this fast-flowing Digedi Brook (joined by the Cilonw Brook a little further upstream) if you have time, it is worth a detour up this lane where there is a waterfall and another old mill, believed to be a flax mill. You will need to return to the ford. From this point climb up the bank on the corner, through the metal kiss-gate and up the hillside to a paddock above.

(7) Ignore the stile out onto the lane and turn right with the hedge on the left. The right of way crosses this large field to a stile down below the row of cottages (Penywrlodd). Cross the stile out into the lane and turn right for 50 yards then back on yourself through a large metal gate and up a concrete farm track. On reaching the corner follow the track round to the right (ignoring the track into woodland on your left).

cardiff walk (8) The rounded mountain over to your right is the impressive Twmpa on the north-west scarp of The Black Mountains. On the left of the path is an area known as The Werns with Hay Common up above (the shorter route joins the main walk here).

Continue along the track to the large farm gate where the route divides into three. Take the old track with banks on either side that curves round to the right and brings you out through a gate into the lane above near Long Cairn. It is worth taking this higher route for the impressive views across Hay-on-Wye and the Wye Valley beyond.

(9) Turn left and walk down the lane for ¾ mile (it is a quiet lane but listen for traffic because the steep banks obscure your view. There are footpaths across the fields on your right that avoid the lane - see O/S map). On reaching a farm on the left called Caenantmelyn, look for a stile just beyond the farm that will take you onto a path that goes parallel to the lane as far as the junction with the road to Capel-y-Ffin near Bryn Teg (10) Ignore the footpath straight across. Turn left briefly to a footpath on your right that leads to another footpath that will take you into the bottom end of the large car park. n Written and Illustrated by Glynis Dray

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How to Select the Right High School for Your Child Choosing the most appropriate high school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will have to make for them.

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herefore, it is essential that you start considering the options in advance.

While academic success rates will play an important role in your ultimate decision, it is equally as important to visit a school in order to ensure that it is the right choice for your child as an individual. Here are a few tips on what to look out for when you begin to make this all important decision.

Before the Open Day: Academic Achievement While everything on this list is important, nothing will give you a better idea of how well a school operates than its academic record. If a school delivers particularly good (or bad!) academic results, there is a reason for that.

Ensure you attend an open day and discuss with appropriate members of staff what their curriculum includes and how that will benefit your child. Remember, Ofsted reports are available to view online.

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school children to be entirely sedate, if you suspect that bad behaviour would interfere with your child’s education it’s a good idea to look elsewhere.

During the Open Day: Travel Consider how far your child will have to travel and how they will get to school. If a school is more than a mile away, how will your child get there? Are there buses from your area? These practical considerations are as important as the academic ones. This may also help in narrowing your list of potential schools down.

Extra Curricular Activities Excelling in extra curricular activities will become an asset to your child as he or she continues through their education. Be sure to find out exactly what potential schools have on offer. Remember, colleges and universities are continually looking further than academic results when deciding who to accept.

Behaviour The easiest way of figuring out how behaviour is in a school is by visiting it. Observe how the children there behave as they make their way to lessons and how they act in class. While you can’t expect high

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Staff First of all, review the staff turnover. Is it a stable work force or have none of the teachers been there for more than one or two years? An extremely high turnover is unproductive and if it is a problem, there must be a reason behind it.

Observe the teachers when you visit. Whether they are friendly and helpful towards you, or seem indifferent is a good indication of what they are like in the staff room.

College and Career As your child continues through his or her academic career, they will have to start thinking about what they are going to do after they leave school. It is crucial for a high school to offer college and career advice, supporting your child through their post-school decisions as well as their GCSE exams. Remember to find out what services are available. n

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Win a Family Ticket to Cardiff Castle In the heart of the capital city is Cardiff Castle, a truly remarkable site with a history that spans over 2000 years.

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oman soldiers built a fort on this site, noble knights held court here, and the Bute family, with extraordinary wealth and vision, transformed the Castle into a romantic Victorian Gothic fantasy palace.

‘Eccentric genius’ architect William Burges was given free rein to create the amazingly lavish and opulent interiors you see today. The Castle Apartments, rich with murals, stained glass, gilding

and superb craftsmanship are simply breath-taking.

Few people realise that within the outer walls of the Castle are tunnels. During the Second World War these tunnels were used as a place of refuge for the people of Cardiff. Walk through a reconstruction of the air raid shelters or climb to the top of the Norman Keep for a panoramic view of the city.

There are guided tours of the house every day

Competition For your chance to win a family ticket to Cardiff Castle simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

What was the name of the Scottish family who owned the Castle?

led by expert guides and at weekends throughout the summer there are guided tours of the Castle’s iconic Clock Tower. A busy events programme brings the site alive with the Grand Medieval Mêlée on 16 – 17 August a highlight of the summer.

If you live or work in Cardiff, you can apply for a Castle Key which gives you free entry for 3 years for £5 – see www.cardiffcastle.com for more details. n

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Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Cardiff Castle WN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 27th August 2014.

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Get Hands On With History This Summer At Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire

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or the perfect way to entertain your little history hunters this summer holiday, look no further than Goodrich Castle in Herefordshire. Take the whole family to the English Heritage run Castle for a summer packed with time-travelling adventures to inspire young minds. They can let their imaginations run wild as they join Robin Hood’s merry men, learn to curtsey like a medieval princess, and hone their knightly combat skills – all at a real medieval castle.

The highlight of the summer season sees the Fighting Knights pay a visit to Goodrich on 2 and 3 August. This family-friendly event will take visitors back to medieval times, offering a mix of pageantry, excitement and action to give a real taste of the fearsome battles which took place in days gone by. It’s every man for himself as two of the realms finest fighting knights compete to be crowned victorious. Budding young knights can see if they have what it takes to challenge the champions as they try on armour and hone their combat skills.

Throughout August Goodrich will also host a different ‘Just for kids…’ historical adventure for two days each week. The series starts in dastardly fashion with Heroes & Villains on 31 July & 1 August. Would-be rogues can take up their bow and arrows in have-a-go archery, be enthralled by tales of legendary scoundrels with the castle storyteller, and learn the tricks of the villainous trade by enrolling in the School for Highwaymen.

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If you’re on the hunt for a really rather regal day out, then the Knights & Princess Academy on 7 & 8 August could be just the thing. Your youngsters could be transformed into courtly Lord or Ladies with tips on everything from curtsies to combat. For two days of the best of British summer fun, Robin Hood recruits! on 14 & 15 August will see the most infamous of outlaws head to Goodrich in search of fresh talent to join his band of merry men. Expect tall tales, sword schools, and the chance to try your hand in battle – bows and arrows at the ready!

In Weapons & Warriors on 22 & 23 August you can train in the art of combat and discover what it took to be a medieval warrior. Practice your fighting skills, enjoy tales of the heroes of history and try your hand at musket drills. This is a great way for the whole family to step back into Goodrich’s glorious past.

“Goodrich is one of England’s greatest medieval castles, and it’s fantastic to be able to bring it to life for families this summer” comments English Heritage Event Manager Jenny Rogers, “Fighting Knights is a real highlight of our summer events programme, and I can’t wait to see our chivalrous champions taking over the castle grounds. Our new ‘Just for Kids…’ events are a great way for the whole family to discover Goodrich’s intriguing past this summer. It’s all about bringing history to life for our visitors, and what better way to do this than by getting hands on, dressing up and trying something new with our fantastic historical characters.” n

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Fighting Knights

When: Saturday 2 August - Sunday 3 August Time: 11am-5pm Journey back to medieval times with fighting knights and legends of old. Watch brave knights do battle and get a flavour of their life as you try on armour and hone your combat skills. Prices: Adult £7.40 / Child £4.40 / Concession £6.70 / Family £19.20 / Members: FREE Price includes entry to the Castle and event.

Just for Kids… Knights and Princesses Academy

When: Thursday 7 August - Friday 8 August Time: 11am-5pm Join our academy for budding knights and princesses, with hands on medieval fun. Transform yourself into a courtly Lord or Lady with tips on everything from curtsies to combat. Prices: Adult £6.40 / Child £3.80 / Concession £5.80 / Family £16.60 / Members: FREE Price includes entry to the Castle and event. An additional £1 will be on standard admission for every child, member and non-member, to help fund this activity.

Just for Kids… Robin Hood Recruits!

When: Thursday 14 August - Friday 15 August Time: 11am-5pm Join Robin Hood for tall tales and archery demonstrations as he visits Goodrich Castle to recruit his band of merry men. Prices: Adult £6.40 / Child £3.80 / Concession £5.80 / Family £16.60 / Members: FREE Price includes entry to the Castle and event. An additional £1 will be on standard admission for every child, member and nonmember, to help fund this activity.

Just for Kids… Weapons and Warriors When: Thursday 21 August - Friday 22 August Time: 11am-5pm Train in the art of combat and learn about what it takes to be a medieval warrior. Practice your fighting skills with a range of weapons and why not have a go at a hobby horse charge. Prices: Adult £6.40 / Child £3.80 / Concession £5.80 / Family £16.60 / Members: FREE Price includes entry to the Castle and event. An additional £1 will be on standard admission for every child, member and non-member, to help fund this activity.

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AUGUST Friday 1st Sunday 31st Star Tours Techniquest Stuart Street Cardiff CF10 5BW Contact: www.techniquest.org Cost: entry prices vary

Saturday 2nd Sunday 3rd A War Without and Enemy: Living History Event St Fagans National History Museum Cardiff CF5 6XB www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: free

Saturday 2nd Saturday 16th Cardiff Summer

Festival 2014 St John Street The Hayes Working Street Cardiff CF10 1GN www.craftfolk.com Cost: free

Sunday 3rd National Youth Orchestra of Wales St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £14 / £5

Sunday 3rd Thursday 7th Flying Potter Eastnor Castle Nr Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RL www.eastnorcastle.com Cost: ticket prices vary

Monday 4th Friday 8th Shakespeare Summer School

CF61 1WF www.stdonats.com Cost: £8.50

Chapter Market Road Canton Cardiff CF5 1QE www.chapter.org Cost: £90 per student or £160 per two siblings

Tuesday 5th Friday 29th Landmarks in the Landscape National Museum Cardiff Cathays Park Cardiff CF10 3NP www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: free

Dwr Mawr Dyfn Sherman Theatre Senghennydd Road Cathays Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk Cost: £5

Thursday 7th – Saturday 9th Wartime Horrible History stories National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road Maritime Quarter Swansea SA1 3RD www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: free

Tuesday 5th Castle Adventure at St Donat’s St Donat’s Arts Centre St Donats Llantwit Major S Glam

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follow us on twitter @cardiffnowmag Thursday 7th Tuesday 12th Brecon Jazz Various locations Brecon Powys LD3 7EW www.breconjazz.com Cost: ticket prices vary

Saturday 9th Cardiff Carnival The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.swicacarnival.co.uk Cost: free

Dawns Haf New Theatre Park Place Cardiff CF10 3LN www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk Cost: £8.00

Saturday 9th Sunday 10th Street Science: Periscopes National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road Maritime Quarter Swansea SA1 3RD www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: free, booking required

Sunday 10th George’s Marvellous Medicine Eastnor Castle Nr Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RL www.eastnorcastle.com Cost: ticket prices vary

Classic Car and Boat Rally Roald Dahl Plass Cardiff Bay Cardiff CF10 5AL Contact: 029 2087 2087

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Monday 11th Thursday 14th Summer Art Cart

Saturday 16th Sunday 17th Grand Medieval Mêlée

St Fagans National History Museum Cardiff CF5 6XB www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: free

Cardiff Castle Castle Street Cardiff CF10 3RB www.cardiffcastle.com Cost: entry prices vary

Tuesday 12th Saturday 23rd West Side Story

Sunday 17th Cardiff Out of the Woods Festival

Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL www.wmc.org.uk

Sophia Gardens adjacent to car park Cardiff CF10 3RB Contact: 029 2044 5900 Cost: free, cost per activity

Wednesday 13th Vale of Glamorgan Show Fonmon Barry Vale of Glamorgan CF62 3ZN www.valeofglamorganshow.co.uk Cost: ticket prices vary

Friday 22nd Sunday 24th Salmonsfest Three Salmons Hotel Bridge Street Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1RY

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www.salmonsfest.co.uk Cost: ticket prices vary

Friday 22nd Monday 25th Cardiff Harbour Festival hosts the Extreme Sailing Series™ presented

by Land Rover Roald Dahl Plass Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL Contact: 029 2087 2087 Cost: free, cost per activity

Tapas Nights Norwegian Church Arts Centre Harbour Drive Cardiff Bay CF10 4PA www.norwegianchurchcardiff.co.uk Cost: £15 per person - 4 dishes with glass of wine / soft drink. Prebooking essential

Saturday 23rd Sunday 24th Empire: A Roman Spectacular National Roman Legion Museum High Street Caerleon Newport NP18 1AE www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: ticket proces vary

Sunday 24th Pirates of Penzance at St Donat’s Top Lawn St Donat’s Arts Centre St Donats Llantwit Major S Glam CF61 1WF www.stdonats.com Cost: ticket prices

Monday 25th Flea Fair Three Counties Showground Malvern Worcester

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Thursday 28th National Youth Dance Wales Sherman Theatre Senghennydd Road Cathays Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk Cost: ticket prices vary

Thursday 28th Saturday 30th Last Chance Romance Chapter Market Road Canton Cardiff CF5 1QE www.chapter.org Cost: £12/£10

Friday 29th Organ Recital National Museum Cardiff Cathays Park Cardiff CF10 3NP www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: free, places limited

Saturday 30th The Glam Gala Concert St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £22.00 / £5.00

Sunday 31st Harvest the Meadow National Museum Cardiff Cathays Park Cardiff CF10 3NP www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: free

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Jersey – Re-discovering the ‘Mini-moon’ Traditionally, the island of Jersey was a popular destination for newlyweds seeking a sunny honeymoon with all of the glamour that air travel brings. Then came budget air travel and long haul journeys, which have made exotic destinations more accessible for many people.

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Just 85 miles from mainland Britain - a mere 14-mile hop from the French coastline – Jersey is the most southerly of the British Isles. It takes less than an hour to get there from Cardiff by air, with CityJet offering six flights a week from only £99 return.

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unbroken, golden sand from St Helier to St Aubin’s Harbour – ideal for a stroll hand in hand.

Champagne Lounge of the Grand Hotel in St Helier.

Other popular nightspots include Koko and The Drift Bar @ The Royal Yacht. Here’s to you!

The Lap of Luxury Busy schedules and a packed lifestyle may only allow for a few days’ escape after the big day, so it’s important to ensure memories are made in the loveliest surroundings. Jersey boasts some of the highest quality luxury guest accommodation.

The Atlantic Hotel, St Brelade, offers a luxurious stay complemented by Michelin-star cuisine in the on-site Ocean restaurant. Chef Mark Jordan offers a selection of menus, with a focus on seasonal, local produce and vegetarian dishes, served alongside an extensive wine selection.

A Toast of Celebration Your future starts here! Raise a glass of the finest champagne to toast your nuptials, chosen from the specially selected menu that sits within the exquisite

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A Bit of Something Different Alternative couples seeking new adventures and experiences can try a host of activities run by the island’s local residents. There are many excursions to try led by knowledgeable tour guides, from island tours by motorbike, to castle walks with intriguing tales of ancient history. Explore famous gardens, walk the World War II Jersey War Tunnels or visit La Mare Estate with its beautiful vineyards, orchards, the Cognac style distillery and a chocolate production kitchen heaven! To plan your ‘Mini-moon’ in Jersey visit www.jersey.com.

Along with Jersey, CityJet also offers routes from Cardiff to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Paris; for more information or to book your flight visit cityjet.com. n

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