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The one thing that experts tend to agree on is that it’s best not to compromise on the basics

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The in colour for interior design this year is grey and bathrooms are no exception.

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DESIGN

Paul Blyth

CONTRIBUTORS

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CONTENTS

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cooling down this summer

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Rustle up some delicious falafel scotch eggs for a perfect picnic

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Glaynis Dray guides us on an Oxwich walk

new harlech holiday apartments

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win WITH malvern’S autumn show

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ford’s legendary transit van

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home & garden

The one thing that experts tend to agree on is that it’s best not to compromise on the basics

BATHROOM TRENDS The in colour for interior design this year is grey and bathrooms are no exception. While bathroom suites are still in white, the tiles and general décor are grey; this creates a classy opulent look. As the average bathroom tends to be one of the smaller rooms in the house, high quality tiles and accessories can be employed to enhance the luxury feel.

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part from the kitchen, the bathroom is probably the hardest-working room in your home. It’s a frequently used space that has to stand up to the wear

and tear of daily traffic and the dampness caused by hot baths and showers. These factors mean that choosing the right bathroom has to be an investment that will not only add value to your home but will also stand the test of time. But where do you start?

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Invest in the key pieces such as the bath, basin, shower and taps

High quality tiles and accessories can be employed to enhance the luxury feel

From antique style roll top baths and

When planning a bathroom it is

longevity

stately pedestal sinks to modernist

important to have a clear idea of

important. It’s also a good idea to

taps and minimalist wall-mounted

budget so that you can spend on

think about how you need your

toilets, your options for kitting out

the important items and economise

bathroom to perform. For example,

your new bathroom are virtually

in other areas. You may have your

if you’re planning a busy family

boundless. The one thing that experts

heart set on wall hung sanitary ware

bathroom then practicality is key.

tend to agree on is that it’s best not to

but floor standing items can look

Look for hardwearing, easy-to-clean

compromise on the basics.

equally streamlined and tend to cost

surfaces,

less. The last place to economise in

and plenty of accessible storage for

the bathroom is on taps and shower

bottles and towels.

Leila Roberts from Fired Earth Bathrooms, which has a showroom in London, explains that because a new bathroom is a relatively large investment it’s important that it stands the test of time and performs well, day after day. “Classic designs won’t date, and you can always use tiles, paint and accessories to

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controls. These are the engineered element within the room and you really do get what you pay for. Better quality materials and sophisticated internal workings may cost a bit more but they will last longer, look better and be a pleasure to use.

and

performance

slip-resistant

are

flooring,

If you’re hoping for a bathroom that’s going to be more of a spa-style haven of relaxation to unwind after a busy day, then luxurious surfaces such as marble and glass are an ideal choice, and there’s nothing quite like a freestanding bath or

give your bathroom a quick and

Invest in the key pieces you need

console for show-stopping glamour.

relatively inexpensive update if

for the bathroom such as the bath,

As a general point, bathrooms tend

you decide that it needs a bit of a

basin, shower and taps since you’ll

to be relatively compact so you can

makeover in years to come.”

be using them day-in, day-out, and

splash out on tiles and finishes that

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Shades provide more ways to create different looks and moods

might be a bit beyond budget in a

“People are getting older and

from another source such as TPG

larger room. You might also want to

want to live in their own homes

DisableAids who retail bath lifts

consider adding underfloor heating.

as long as possible therefore the

and accessories, as these may

While it’s undeniably luxurious, the

private bath has to be designed in

provide continued mobility without

modest floor space of a bathroom

a way to accommodate this,” says

compromising the basic design or

means that the installation and

Wienberg.

having to make drastic changes.

She adds: “Also, the bathroom is

When choosing and designing your

running

costs

are

surprisingly

affordable.

changing from a purely functional

“The bathroom was once a purely

space into a living room. People are

functional

personal

putting more effort into creating a

care,” says Kirsten Wienberg, head

room with a cosy and appealing

of global product development and

atmosphere.

design at Villeroy & Boch. “Today,

colours and materials emphasise

it represents wellness, comfort

this aspect and help to create such

and relaxation, which we see

an atmosphere. We expect that

as people begin to place more

this development will continue

emphasis on design and quality

and maybe even increase.”

space

for

elements for their bathroom.”

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Luxurious surfaces such as marble and glass are an ideal choice

Natural

forms,

bathroom, the ideal solution is to visit several local showrooms to see what is available and what you like before asking 2 or 3 local suppliers to visit, measure up and advise.

Many people now take advantage of the internet and look at properties for sale to glean ideas. That way you can see what the finished product looks like in a home rather than in

If you have older members of the

a showroom and see the design

Villeroy & Boch is taking the rising life

family living in the house, a walk

successes – and failures!

expectancy of Britons into account

in shower or bath maybe a good

when

alternative. Advice can be useful

designing

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bathrooms.

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home & garden

August at The National Botanical Garden of Wales

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August is traditionally the holiday period, often our gardens are forgotten as we head for the beaches. However at the National Botanic Garden of Wales the ornamental borders are blooming fantastically and there are still lots of jobs to keep everyone busy in their own garden this month.

n August the horticulture team at the Garden are

fertility. If you’re a vegetable growing enthusiast come

obsessively dead heading flowers to ensure continual

along to the Garden for a dazzling display of vegetables

blooms all through the summer, keeping the visitors

at the National Vegetable Show, Welsh championships on

enthralled. To dead head flowers simply pinch off the

Saturday and Sunday August 22-23.

faded blooms with finger and thumb at the bottom of the stalk. To deadhead plants with tough stems, you can use secateurs cutting back to a bud or leaf. At the Garden Salvias, Heleniums and Inulas are looking particularly spectacular this month as are the exotics such as the Musa, Canna and Hedychium. At home you could be sowing hardy annual flowers such as Nigella, Lunaria and Calendula direct in the ground at the end of

The Botanic Garden has an assortment of trained fruit, in August trained apple and pears are summer pruned.

Summer pruning helps reduce vigour keeping the trees in a compact form and encourages the formation of fruiting buds. Take a look at our free online learning, Summer Pruning course at www.growingthefuture. co.uk to learn more. As well has pruning fruit trees,

the month for early flowering displays next year.

August is also the time to prune the wisteria, reducing

Vegetable gardens are very productive this time of year,

under control and encourages flowering.

with an abundance of vegetables it’s a full time job keeping on top of the harvesting. Regular picking keeps crops productive so try to keep on top of runner beans that are easy to freeze if you have a glut. In the greenhouse tomatoes are ripening and cucumbers often start to become afflicted with mildew. Remove old leaves to increase airflow around plants and keep greenhouses well ventilated. With so much

this year’s growth helps to keep these vigorous plants

If we are blessed with a hot dry summer, plants in containers will need frequent watering and feeding, if they get dried out and water just runs straight through the pots, sit the pots in a bucket of water to soak. Don’t forget to keep yourself hydrated after all the hard work in the garden as you sit back to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

coming from the garden it’s easy to forget about the bleak winter months but now is the time to be sowing greens such as chard, rocket, cabbage and parsley to fill gaps that will appear after harvesting, these hardy vegetables help to keep you strong and healthy through winter. Any vacant plots in the vegetable garden can be sown with green manures such as grazing rye, tares, clover and phacelia all good for over wintering, protecting the soil and improving

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MORE INFORMATION For more information, visit www.gardenofwales.org.uk. Keep up-to-date with all the latest news; follow the Garden on twitter.com/walesbotanic and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GardenofWales .

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PROPERTY

Savills instructed to market Cardiff Pointe Savills in Cardiff has been instructed by Figurehead Homes to market Cardiff Pointe.

T

he

Cardiff

Bay

scheme,

Properties range from apartments

“We are thrilled to have been

which currently comprises

popular

buyers,

instructed to market the development

of phases one and two, is

investors and downsizers, through

and very much look forward to the

made up of 98 properties,

to four and five bedroom executive

launch of the next phase.”

boasting

views

across

Penarth

Marina and the Bristol Channel.

Within a stone’s throw of Cardiff’s International Sports Village, and the thriving attractions of Mermaid

first-time

townhouses.

Prices

at

Cardiff

Pointe

are

Savills has been appointed to offer a

competitive with many properties

fresh approach to the presentation

on the scheme qualifying for ‘Help

and marketing of the scheme.

to Buy’. Figurehead Homes also

Quay, the development offers the

Caroline Vanner, Savills’ Head of

ultimate in waterside living.

Residential Developments for South

The scheme was officially launched

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with

Wales, commented, “In terms of

offer an ‘Assisted Move’ incentive for purchasers needing to sell their existing properties.

location and lifestyle Cardiff Pointe

For more information about

in 2013 and over 40 per cent of the

has so much to offer and it sets a

Cardiff Pointe, visit the onsite

properties from the first and second

precedent for waterside property

Sales and Marketing Suite or

phases have now been completed.

across the Bay.

call for more details.

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

What’s your wild life?

Did you know that fewer than one in ten children regularly play in wild places,

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compared to almost half, a generation ago?

y Wild Life is a national campaign to

Wildlife Trusts Wales wants to know how do you

show what wildlife and wild places mean

experience your Wild Life? It could be at your

to us all.Everyone can make nature a

allotment where you feed the birds, or leave an area

part of their life, and in Wales we are

wild; perhaps you walk past something special on

spoilt for choice. From the peaks of Snowdonia to

your way to work each day that lifts your spirits and

the 870-mile Wales Coast Path, there is so much to

puts a smile on your face; maybe you spend your

explore in our beautiful country.

weekends walking round the Welsh countryside or coast enjoying the fantastic diversity of wildlife; or

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People from across Wales have been telling their

perhaps you have a window box full of flowering

stories of how nature is helping them.

plants that brings you joy.

Read more and share your story by visiting the My

Send us your stories and pictures of how YOU experience

Wild Life website and by using #MyWildLife on social

nature and we may do a more in depth feature about

media.

your story. Email Sarah (sphilpott@wtwales.org)

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Defibrillator Donated by Hospital A community fitness club in the village of Llantwit Fardre, near Pontypridd, has benefitted from the donation of a defibrillator by Nuffield Health Cardiff & Vale Hospitals.

fundraising was only gradual. It was at this point that Nuffield Health stepped in and donated a surplus defibrillator to Crown Fitness, since one of their members is a senior nurse at the Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital.

Crown Fitness is a community fitness club in the heart of Llantwit Fardre that has been running for 14 years. For the past six months the club had been trying to raise funds to purchase a defibrillator to be used on the community site. This site includes the fitness club, a community centre and a scouts hall.

The site caters for a range of activities including two nursery schools and a senior citizen club.

Carol Adey, Endoscopy Lead Nurse at Cardiff Bay, commented, “We decided to donate an unused defib to the gym, as both my husband and myself are gym members and have been involved in fundraising for a defib for a while now, so this will speed up access to the defib.”

The club members felt that having a community defibrillator could save the life of any of the hundreds of people who use the site each day but

Paul Conway, manager at the club said, “We are really grateful to Nuffield Health Cardiff for helping us out with their kind gesture of giving us the defib. The money we have raised to date will pay for a new battery and carry case so we can get the defib ready for any emergencies at the site”.

For more information about how straightforward it is to operate an defibrillator, please see: https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/nation-of-lifesavers/using-defibrillators

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

SAFE IN THE SUN

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Make sure you enjoy the summer weather with these top tips.

hilst many of us like to enjoy the sun

Don't sit or work outside during the hottest part of the

and hot weather, we should make sure

day. If you do need to go out, find some shade. Choose

we do it safely and remember certain

clothes that help you stay cool such as light-coloured,

groups of people are more vulnerable

loose cotton clothing.

than others to the effects of heat or ultraviolet radiation. Extreme heat can force the body into

Drink plenty - at least 6-8 glasses a day. Choose

overdrive as it tries to stay cool through perspiration

water and fruit juices rather than drinks with caffeine

and evaporation.

in them. Remember, alcoholic drinks can make

These tips from Cancer Research UK will help ensure you enjoy the summer heat: 1. Spend time in the shade if your shadow is shorter than you. During the UK summer, the sun is at its strongest between 11am and 3pm 2. Wear a hat, t-shirt and sunglasses when the sun's strong. A wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved top or maxi dress will not only help protect your skin but are also the height of summer style!

3. Cancer Research UK recommends you use at least factor 15 sunscreen with a high star rating. Sunscreen rubs off easily if you sweat, swim or change clothes.

So whether you're in the UK or abroad, when the sun is strong remember to apply generously and reapply regularly.

Older people in a heatwave We all love the sunshine, but it's important to

Eat normally even if you aren't hungry. Fruit and salad are good as they contain a lot of water which will keep you hydrated.

Don't let your skin redden or burn. If you're outside for more than 10 minutes, use sunscreen of at least sun protection factor (SPF) 15 with four or five stars.

Don't ignore symptoms of dehydration or overheating such as muscle cramps, headaches, dizziness, weakness, or vomiting. Find a cool place to sit, loosen tight clothes, drink plenty of water or fruit juice, and sponge yourself with cool water. If you're having difficulty or your symptoms persist, call your GP or NHS 111 for advice.

Young children in the sun Children are also very vulnerable as they tend to run around and get dehydrated very quickly. Encourage

remember that when we get older too much sun and

them to drink at regular intervals and not when they

heat can be dangerous. Check out these top tips from

feel thirsty. The above tips all apply but children’s’ skin

Age UK and stay well when it gets hot.

is more tender and prone to burning so they need a

Check the weather forecast regularly and stock up on

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dehydration worse.

higher factor sunscreen.

essentials such as food, water and medications so you

Above all enjoy the sunshine as it is good for all of us,

don't have to go out if a heat wave strikes.

but stay safe!

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FOOD & DRINK

FALAFEL

SCOTCH EGGS INGREDIENTS

B 9 large eggs B 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for rolling B 2 large onions, chopped B 2 garlic cloves, crushed B 1 tbsp ground cumin B 1 tbsp ground coriander B 400g can chickpeas, drained B ½ small pack coriander, leaves only B 200g wholemeal breadcrumbs B 5 tbsp plain flour, plus extra for dusting B 25g panko or dried breadcrumbs B 3 tbsp sesame seeds B Sunflower or vegetable oil, for frying This Middle Eastern, vegetarian twist on a classic makes perfect picnic food as they’re just as good eaten at room temperature as they are warm. Serve with mayo, tzatziki or pickles.

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Method 1 Put 8 of the eggs in a pan of cold water. Bring to the boil, cook for 5 mins, then quickly lift out of the pan and plunge in a big bowl of cold water to cool. Once cool enough to handle, peel.

2 While the eggs cool, put the oil, onions and garlic in a frying pan. Fry very gently until really soft and just starting to turn golden.

Add the spices and fry for a few mins more. Tip into a food processor and whizz to a paste, then add the chickpeas and coriander leaves, and pulse until finely chopped but not pasty. Stir in the wholemeal breadcrumbs, flour and final egg, beaten first with a fork, with a good amount of seasoning.

3 Divide the mixture into 8.

Take a portion at a time and flatten between your hands (rub your hands with a little

more oil if it’s sticking to your fingers too much). Roll 1 of your peeled eggs in a little flour, shake to remove the excess, then wrap the falafel mixture around it, moulding it to completely cover the egg and squishing it together at the joins to seal. Repeat to cover all the eggs. Tip the panko or dried breadcrumbs onto a plate and mix in the sesame seeds. Roll each egg in it to coat. Can be made 1 day ahead, loosely covered with cling film and chilled.

4 Get a large, deep saucepan and half-fill it with oil, or use a deep-fat fryer. Heat until a bit of bread browns in about 30 secs. Add a couple of eggs at a time and fry, turning, until really golden and crisp, about 2 mins. Lift onto kitchen paper to drain while you cook the rest of the eggs in batches. Season with a little more salt and eat warm or cold.

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FOOD and DRINK

The perfect home-made cloudy lemonade This refreshing summer drink is a joy to share with family and friends and is ideal for kids and grown-ups alike. It is great for picnics, barbeques and other summer outdoor parties, even when the sun isn't shining.

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his simple recipe is for 6 people but

Method

more can be made by doubling up on the

1 Mix the sugar and water together in a small

ingredients proportionately. If even more is

saucepan.Bring to the boil, stirring continuously,

made, keep it in the fridge to make sure it is

until all the sugar has dissolved.

extra revitalizing.

To give this thirst quencher a bit of an grown-up punch, add 50ml of gin or vodka. Rum or tequila

3 Whilst the sugar syrup is cooling down, remove the

work as well and add that extra kick.

zest from the 6 lemons and place into a large jug or

Ingredients 6 unwaxed lemons, juiced

B B 250ml water B 200g sugar B 1 litre of chilled water / sparkling water, to taste (optional)

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2 Allow the mixture to cool and refrigerate.

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pitcher.

4 Squeeze or blend the lemons using a food processor. Pour the strained juice into the jug along with the sugar syrup and stir well.

5 Add the chilled water or sparking water if required and mix.

6 Finish the drink off with some ice cubes or crushed ice, fresh mint and a few slices of lemon or lime.

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motoring

Ford's S

ince the first vehicle left

state-of-the-art technologies like

the production line in

Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane

Langley,

Keeping Aid.

England,

on

August 9, 1965, Transit

legendary transit van

delivers

fifty years

of service

Ford’s popular Transit van celebrates its 50th anniversary this August marking five decades of loyal

to an entire family of Ford Transit commercial vehicles.Transit made an immediate impact, providing practical support to the booming economy.

The

Transit

evolved

with a vast range of bodystyles and variants: from the parcel van, through tipper trucks and campers,

to

outrageous

one-

offs, including the Cosworth V8powered Supervans.

of the Transit accelerate, and after passing the first million milestone in 1976, it rapidly passed the next ones in 1985, 1994, 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2013. Transit has also introduced a list of technology to

help

the lives of most of us,” said Mark Ovenden, chairman and managing director, Ford of Britain. “From house moves to moving people, the Ford Transit is an essential tool to get the job done. It has become

a

mobile

office

or

workshop for some – and loved by us all” The success of the Transit has seen production expand beyond

Growing popularity saw production

innovations

“The Ford Transit has touched

improve

Europe,

including

facilities

in

Nanchang, China and in 2014 the Transit entered North America for the first time, with the all-new twotonne Transit being built in Kansas City, Mo. This has helped extend the all-new Transit to 118 markets across six continents.

service to businesses around the

performance, comfort and safety;

"Ford’s Transit family continues

world. With almost 8 million Transit

from features like side-loading

to lead the way in innovation,”

and Transit custom models built

doors, radial ply tyres and halogen

Ovenden said. “With 50 years of

headlights,

injection

van sales leadership in the UK

diesel engines, high security locks

under its belt, the new four-van

and standard anti-lock brakes. The

Transit range is looking forward

latest Transit models have added

to its next half century."

since 1965, parked end to end the Transit’s would circle the globe.

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motoring

Is this the ultimate saloon?

The launch of the groundbreaking new ŠKODA Superb is only weeks away, bringing with it the promise that choosing between style and space is now a thing of the past. With an award win already in the bag, word on

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the street is this all-new version offers more for your money than ever. he ŠKODA designers responsible for the

optimal driving position for visibility and, of course,

new Superb were set a clear task: to

a vast internal cabin.

create a car revolutionary in terms of both technological sophistication

and style. The result is an effortlessly refined, dynamic,

clean-cut

silhouette

with

more

presence and clarity than ever before. It’s premium design at its best. Hailed by WhatCar? as “hard to beat”, you’re looking at a motoring icon in the making.

But it’s not all grilles and no thrills; longer and wider than its predecessor, the new Superb boasts even more room inside, while being lighter, more frugal and better equipped. Featuring the latest iteration of ŠKODA’s infotainment system, the centre console is packed full of useful tech to make life that bit easier. DAB is standard on all trim levels and SmartLink, which mirrors your smartphone screen, is standard from SE, with Business models boasting satnav, Bluetooth and a 6.5in touchscreen.

Pitted against its nearest competitors in a recent WhatCar? test, the Superb proved itself to be head and shoulders above the rest, easily outclassing the Ford Mondeo and Volvo S60 to earn the maximum five stars. As well as being the quickest

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The Superb also continues to dominate with boot space. With its rear seats in place it has a huge, square, 625 litres. That’s more than enough to swallow a few golf clubs, two large suitcases or, given its new status as WhatCar? Family Car Of The Year 2015, a couple of pushchairs and more.

Smart, accessible, connected and perfect for both business and pleasure, the new ŠKODA Superb now truly lives up to its name. Contract Hire rates start from as little as £187 per month, and with CO2 emissions as low as 105 g/km, 20% lower fuel consumption than it’s predecessor, and a BiK tax rate starting from just 18%, it truly is a phenomenal amount of car for the money.

Experience the new generation of saloon for yourself by requesting a demonstration at your local ŠKODA retailer; space will never be the same again.

The Superb and the rest of the award winning ŠKODA range are available to view and test drive at White Dove ŠKODAs showroom located on Hadfield Road, Cardiff.

of the three to hit 60mph from a standstill, the

See www.whitedovegroup.co.uk/skoda/

Superb was praised for it’s impressive handling,

or call 02921 678624.

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CARDIFF WALK

Start/Finish: This circular walk from Oxwich village goes around the headland via Oxwich Point. There is a steep climb at the end!

Public Transport: There are occasional buses from Swansea and Llanelli but it is essential to check timetables before you travel!

Parking: There is limited parking in the village and on the lane to the castle but a huge car park close to the beach (fee payable).

O/S Map: Explorer Map 164 Distance: 5 miles Time: Allow all day to explore and enjoy a picnic en route.

Refreshments: On a good weather day, there are lots of picnic opportunities. There are two ‘seasonal’ cafes and a village shop.

Terrain: This walk is mainly flat with lots of gates and no stiles.

It is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There is some country lane walking and several miles along the Wales Coast Path, just above sea-level but there is a ‘sting in the tail! Note: There are steep flights of steps climbing a vertical distance of 250 feet (up then down) in Oxwich Wood near the end of the walk. To avoid the steep steps there are other routes back to the village of Oxwich from points A and B (see sketch-map).

History: This area has been the scene of several shipwrecks in its time as there are some treacherous rocks along this picturesque coastline. In 1911, the first aeroplane to fly from Wales left the shore at Oxwich. The Castle on the clifftop is a 16th century house open from April to October inclusive (closed Mon/Tues) 10am to 5pm admission charge. Oxwich Wood is a national nature reserve.

highest point of walk (285 feet). Keep walking along lane with its coastal views. You will pass a cottage called ‘Lundy View’ so you might see the island on a clear day plus Hartland Point and the North Devon coast. You will soon reach hamlet of Slade. Walk down lane opposite Slade Barn that leads to sea.

Take footpath round end of large farm-gate and proceed for a short distance down grass track to Wales Coast Path (WCP).

4: Turn left through a metal kiss-gate. The shore in front of you is called ‘ Sands’ and headland on your right is Port Eynon Point.

1: The walk starts at car park entrance near village crossroads.

5: At junction in paths, turn right through kiss-gate and

Bus stop (117) is only a short distance from here. The village

down some rough steps. Continue (with care) along cliff-

shop is opposite - last chance for food shopping!

top via a series of gates, heeding diversions where WCP has

2: Turn left to cross-roads and go straight on up hill towards

been re-routed. Enjoy wider swathes of grassland along

Oxwich Castle. (see opening times in blue box above). Keep right. A little further up lane is a junction with lane from Penrice. (Penrice Estate is a big local landowner, including car park) there is a good view of Castle from here. Follow lane left up ‘no through road’ to hamlet of Oxwich Green.

3: Notice converted Wesleyan Chapel dated (1872) on your right. Continue past a lovely row of cottages built of local stone. At junction with bridleway on your right, you are at

coast-path as you walk towards Oxwich Point. This coastline is stunning and unspoilt, it is only accessible to people like yourselves who have made the effort to get here. The good news is that you do not have to climb over the headland as the WCP goes around the edge of it. The bad news is that there is a 250 feet climb at end of walk unless you take option of returning to village from points 6 or 7.

6: Here is path on left that will take you to Oxwich Green.

7: From here you can return to Oxwich Castle – a good option if you want to visit castle (see blue box). Walk continues around headland gaining views across Oxwich Bay towards Pwlldu Head and ‘Mumbles Head’. WCP narrows before it enters woodland with its mainly native trees of Hazel, Sessile Oak, Sycamore, Hawthorn and Mountain Ash, all stunted due to poor growing conditions on north-east flanks of Oxwich Castle.

8: Here you will find steep flights of steps up through woodland with a level path bordering open countryside before you drop down steep flights of steps to beach level at Oxwich.

9: You will pass quaint 16th century Church of St. Illtyd, possible site of 6th century Monastic cell as you near end of this spectacular coastal walk.

10: Turn right through twisty stone gateway into car park or walk into village for your return bus.

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New Harlech apartments to take names from traditional tale New luxury apartments at Harlech Castle will be named after classic characters from Welsh mythology,

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following a winning suggestion by a local resident he five apartments, which form part of the £5.9m development to enhance visitor facilities at the World Heritage Site, will take their names from characters in the Mabinogi, a collection of Welsh myths compiled in the

that been passed down through the generations.”

Ken Skates, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism said: “The aim of this project has been to enhance the overall visitor experience at Harlech

Middle Ages.

Castle, while creating another income stream to

Joe Patton, of Harlech, entered a competition run by the

important site.

ensure the sustainable future of this culturally

Welsh Government’s historic environment service, to find names with a connection to Harlech and its rich history.

“The self-catering or catered apartments for two, or

The apartments’ names, submitted by Mr Patton, are

providers in the area.

taken from the Mabinogi tale of Branwen ferch Llŷr, which is set mainly in Harlech. They are Bendigeidfran, Efnisien, Matholwch, Branwen and Gwern.

Images of the new accommodation have now been made available, providing a first look at the chic and modern apartments — all five of which feature contemporary furnishings, sourced from local suppliers, and bright, open-plan living areas.

groups from two to ten, will complement the current

Harlech Castle’s apartments reflect Visit Wales’s wider Tourism Strategy and are sure to strengthen the tourism offer in north-west Wales as a whole.”

A significant part of the £5.9m development at Harlech Castle has been funded through the £19m Heritage Tourism Project, which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government, and is led by Cadw.

Mr Patton, who has won a luxury break in the new accommodation, said:

“I’m thrilled to be making a

contribution to this spectacular development at Harlech Castle.

“The castle is so important to the heritage of Wales and is intrinsically linked to the Mabinogi.

“I hope the names will inspire visitors who stay in the luxurious apartments to read the wonderful stories

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MORE INFORMATION The luxury apartments will be available from end of August but bookings are being taken now. Contact Menai Holiday Cottages on info@menaiholidays.co.uk or call 01248 430 258 for reservation enquiries.

© Clare Price Photography

L-R: Wesley Skene (South Wales Business Awards), Maria Leijerstam (Burn Series), Sara Edwards - Awards Host, Alun Cairns MP (Vale of Glamorgan)

The Nominees Are! WS Marketing is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2015 South Wales Business Awards.

The short-listing process was incredibly difficult and competitive. 2015 saw another huge increase in the number of applications, and every business in their own right was worthy of being nominated. The nominees are as follows: Young Entrepreneur of the year • Liam Mee – Mee Creative • Josh Barnett – Treatment Clothing • Cariann Jones – Wize VA • Kevin Mansell-Abell – That Media Group • Emma Coles – Adlet

Female Entrepreneur of the year • Dawn Evans - Adjuda Training • Zoe-Lisa Blackler - Café Junior/Gym and Junior • Caryl Thomas – Sparkles Cleaning • Christina Allen & Sophie Turner - Work Wales • Andrea Morgan – Citrus Content

New start-up of the year • Red Dragon Manufacturing • Boss Brewing Company • Birds in a Barn • Ten Fold Bookkeeping • AddMASS Consulting

Technological & Innovative Business of the year • Hospital Innovations Ltd • Nemein Ltd • CDSM Interactive Solutions • Happus • Wales Interactive

Retail Business of the year • Emma Kate Francis – Jewellery Designer • Ty-Hafan • Goose Island • Old Railway Line Garden Centre • Happy Days

Business Services Business of the year • Eventeem • Low Cost Vans • Severn Bay Corporate Solutions • TSW Training • Proficient Systems Ltd

WS Marketing would like to congratulate all those that have been nominated, and thank everybody who took the time and effort to apply.

The 2015 awards are once again presented by one of Welsh television and radio’s most popular presenters - Sara Edwards, at the Bear Hotel in Cowbridge on Friday 11th September 2015.

Tickets are now available for the awards. For more information please contact info@ws-marketing.co.uk or 07749881644.

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EDUCATION

Continuing & Professional Education at Cardiff University Why not challenge yourself to learn something new this year? Our Choices prospectus detailing all of our courses for 2015/16 is out now!

Part-time Courses for Adults We offer a varied range of part-time courses for adults, whether you’re interested in business and management, computer studies, creative writing, literature and media, history, music, philosophy, languages,

politics

and

law,

science

and

the

environment, or social studies. You’re guaranteed to find something in our programme that matches your interests, at a time that suits you. Take a look at our Choices brochure or visit our website for our full course listings.

Join us for our Open Day 2015 If you’d like to find out more about our courses or your funding options, come along to our Open Day! We’ll be opening our doors on Wednesday 9th September 2015 from 12.00–2.00pm or 5.00– 7.00pm. You will be able to ask our friendly tutors and reception staff about our courses, entry requirements,

Pathways to a Degree

funding, and enrolment with refreshments being

Our range of Pathways to a Degree programmes are

provided in the relaxed atmosphere of the Cyber Café.

designed to support adults to realise their ambition to study a degree. No previous qualifications necessary.

Pathways are taught on a part-time basis in a friendly and relaxed setting and are available in the following subject areas:

B Business Management B Accounting or Accounting and Finance B English Language, Literature and Philosophy (Inside Narratives)

B History, Ancient History, Archaeology or Religion (Exploring the Past)

B Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies (Our Media, Our World)

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You are very welcome to bring along family or friends who you think might be interested in a course.

We look forward to meeting you!

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Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to develop your child’s confidence and independent study skills so they excel throughout the new term and beyond.

To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local instructor for a free assessment: Cardiff Cyncoed Study Centre - Tina Vincent 07906 760 895 or 02920 639195 cardiffcyncoed@kumoncentre.co.uk

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SENIOR LIVING

Martin Rees © Stephen Jones

You’re never too old to try something new

Martin Rees, a member of Les Croupiers Running Club in Cardiff, is a record-holding veteran runner.

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He’s living proof you’re never too old to try something new.

he 62-year-old started running when he was

“We’re absolutely delighted Martin helped us to

nearing 40 and was breaking world records by

recruit runners for the Cardiff Half Marathon and

the time he was 45.

we need your help now too! Why not follow Martin’s

Martin, a retired steelworker from Port Talbot holds

example and set yourself a challenge?

dozens of age world records for running and runs 75

“Age Cymru is looking for people of any age to run

miles a week. He made national headlines when he took

in the 2015 Lloyds Bank Cardiff half marathon. We

a new world record for over 60s during the Cardiff 10k

can offer a place when you pledge to raise just £150

in 2013.

for us in sponsorship.

“I believe everybody has a hidden talent and you’re

“The race takes place on Sunday 4 October on one

never too old to start, in fact there are people in

of the flattest courses in the UK, the same route as

their 70s and older who run and they clock up some

the World Half Marathon in 2016.

very respectable times.”

Martin linked up with Age Cymru – Wales’ largest and leading charity for older people – last year to help

“This is your chance to support our work and help Age Cymru to create an age friendly Wales.

recruit runners for its Cardiff Half Marathon team.

“So grab yourself some running shoes, get training,

Age Cymru’s Nia Butler says: “Martin is an inspiration

for Age Cymru and enjoy yourself!”

sign up to run the Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon

to us all and a shining example that you’re never too old to try something new."

We recently spoke with him and he told us he now

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holds 53 world records for his age! Since turning 62 he’s

For details about how to join

broken the 5k, 10k, 5 miles, 10 miles and half marathon

Age Cymru’s Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon at

records – astounding! He’s also running this year’s Cardiff Half too.

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Malmo Hearing are a family run business devoted to offering the best solution for your hearing needs. Their main branch, conveniently located in Bridgend town centre, is open 6 days a week.

hey also have partnerships with pharmacies, doctor’s surgeries and opticians throughout South Wales, enabling them to offer a customer-focused and community-based service. They run regular clinics

lifetime aftercare & attention to detail; A choice of the latest

in partners’ premises in various locations across the region –

latest Hearing Aid technology; Micro suction ear wax removal

Cowbridge, Caerphilly, Barry and Newport to mention but a few

service; Hearing Aid Servicing - any make any model; Hearing Aid

- so contact them to find your nearest or most convenient one.

Repairs - any make any model; Hearing Protection

Wearing a Hearing Aid can transform the lives of people that

If you have hearing loss or know somebody that does, call and have

suffer from hearing loss so Malmo take extra care prescribing the best Hearing Aid technology available on the market. Buying a Hearing Aid is an investment and can dramatically improve the quality of the user’s life, so they want to make Hearing Aids affordable and will always give you a good price. On top of that, the Hearing Aids come with a 60 day money back guarantee. If

digital Hearing Aid technology from the world’s leading Hearing Aid manufacturers; Professional and highly qualified Hearing Aid Audiologists; Free Hearing Assessments; Demonstrations of the

a chat with Mal, Leanne, Kim or Peter, their fully HCPC registered and experienced Hearing Aid Audiologists, who are always on hand to give clear, professional advice about your hearing aid options.

INFORMATION DAY Malmo Hearing are opening their doors on Thursday 10th & Friday

you’re not 100% happy with your new Hearing Aids and they are

11th September to provide information and demonstrate the latest

unable to make them work for you, they will give you full refund.

‘state of the art’ Hearing Aid technology. In conjunction with GN

Malmo Hearing also offer assistive devices for the hard of hearing – for example, Hearing Aid compatible telephones (including mobile phones), loop systems and other products to help you

Resound, the manufacturers, Malmo will have examples of Hearing Aids that can be operated via your Smart phone to make and receive calls and stream music. Welcome to the wireless world!

get the maximum benefit from your hearing aids. Other services

Book your appointment today on 01656 652444 or

on offer include: Outstanding customer service, including

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WHAT’S ON

MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW Be inspired by Autumn, don't miss a celebration of

features national plant societies & an RHS theatre

food, the countryside, gardening & nostalgia, at the

where experts offer tips about growing vegetables. The

Malvern Autumn Show 26 & 27 September 2015.

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ee Valentine Warner and show favourites Joe Swift & Mark Diacono take to the stage with gardening, growing & cooking advice and demonstrations in the Good Life Pavilion.

Valentine Warner is a renowned chef who focuses on simple, robust, flavoursome food. His first hit series What to Eat Now (BBC2) featured, appropriately enough, the

spectacular Home Grown Competition attracts over 2,000 national entries.

Malvern Autumn Show will once again host the UK National Giant Vegetables Championship and an RHS Flower Show. Celebrate our region's finest cider, perry and beers in its own showcase - the intoxicating aroma of apples, pears & hops is both unique and memorable.

There are also plenty of shopping opportunities to pick up local craft and delicious seasonal produce.

best food that autumn has to offer.

Next to the Good Life Pavilion you will find the much loved Weston's Visitor Centre Bar & Garden. A great place for adults needing to put their feet up along with

MORE INFORMATION Tickets are available now for the Malvern Autumn Show, 26 &

Hereford Cattle from their own farm and dray rides to

27 September, at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern.

entertain the kids.

Gates open from 9am – 6pm daily for more information visit malvernautumn.co.uk

Our ultimate harvest festival in the Harvest Pavilion

Competition For your chance to win one of four family tickets to The Malvern Autumn Show, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the

Answer: Name:

following question:

Which channel did Valentine Warner's first hit series air on?

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Autumn Show CN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 26th August 2015.

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DISCOVER YOUR ADVENTUROUS SIDE THIS SUMMER WITH GO APE If you’ve not come across us before, Go Ape is the UK’s number one forest adventure. Days out at Go Ape are about living life more adventurously, having fun with friends and family and getting in touch with your inner Tarzan (he’s in there, we promise).

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We think everyone has the Go Ape spirit just waiting to

Now is the time to find your inner Tarzan and embark

be unleashed! There’s no greater rush than the great

on a forest adventure suitable for the whole family.

outdoors, so whether your tribe is a stag do, birthday party,

From the treetops to the forest floor, Go Ape offers

corporate event or simply a day out with the kids, we make

something for everyone. Swing by Go Ape to tackle zip wires,

our courses as fun and as accessible as possible.

Tarzan swings and rope ladders with Tree Top Adventure.

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WHAT’S ON

PACK YOUR IMAGINATION Cadw encourages you to pack your imagination and visit an historic site near you this summer as it launches its summer Pack your Imagination campaign with a range of fun events and things to do.

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aunched on the 24th July, the summer

Fun activities will be available at a range of sites

campaign is in line with Visit Wales’ ‘Have you

over the summer including Lego workshops, bouncy

Packed’ campaign and aims to get even more

castles, sandcastle sculptures, giant games and

people to visit historic sites which are often

other general events. For more information on the

on their doorstep over the holidays.

As part of the campaign, a comic workshop was

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campaign and the activities near you, visit the Pack your Imagination section on the Cadw website.

attended by local school children to unveil fun new

Don’t forget about the new Childrens Explorer

comics which are available on the Cadw website.

Passport which is available at selected Cadw sites,

Giant figures from Welsh history – Gwenllian

National Trust sites, Museums and the National

and Branwen – will be at Kidwelly and Harlech

Library across Wales this summer! Supported by Visit

castles respectively over the summer. There is also

Wales, this is your passport to a range of adventures

a competition available here for children to create

for the whole family this summer. Participating sites

their own story for Cadw’s historic sites. The winning

and more details on the campaign, including how

entry will have their story transformed into an

to win a range of great prizes by taking part, can be

illustration by Pete Fowler and win a Cadw family

found on the Explore the Treasures of Wales page on

membership!

the Cadw website - cadw.gov.wales.

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WHAT’S ON

AUGUST Saturday 1st – Thursday 20th Trailing the Romans National Roman Legion Museum High Street Caerleon Newport NP18 1AE www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: £1 per person Saturday 8th Making Music from Junk National Museum Cardiff Cathay’s Park Cardiff CF10 3NP www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: Free (Places can be booked) Ladder New Theatre Park Place Cardiff CF10 3LN www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk Cost: £8

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Birds of Prey – Falconry & Owls Glass Room St Donat’s Arts Centre Llantwit Major CF61 1WF www.stdonats.com Cost: £5 Tuesday 11th – Friday 14th Music and War St Fagan’s National History Museum Cardiff CF5 6XB www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: Free Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th A Dragon’s Tale – Puppet Show and Workshop Tythe Barn St Donat’s Arts Centre Llantwit Major South Glamorgan CF61 1WF www.stdonats.com Cost: £8.50

Wednesday 12th Vale of Glamorgan Show Fonmon Castle Barry Vale of Glamorgan CF62 3ZN www.valefofglamorganshow.co.uk Cost: Adult £10 Child £5

Wednesday 12th ‘Colours of Summer’ Discovery Centre Margam Country Park Margam Port Talbot SA13 2TJ www.margamcountrypark.co.uk Cost: Free

Tuesday 11th DIY Dream Catcher Margam Country Park Margam Port Talbot SA13 2TJ www.margamcountrypark.co.uk Cost: £3 per child

Thursday 13th Fantastic Felt Coasters Margam Country Park Margam Port Talbot SA13 2TJ www.margamcountrypark.co.uk Cost: £3 per child

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Thursday 13th & Friday 14th Palais de Dance Sherman Theatre Senghennydd Road Cathays Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk Cost: Free but can be booked in advance Friday 14th Geraint 'The Snakeman' Margam Country Park Margam Port Talbot SA13 2TJ www.margamcountrypark.co.uk Cost: Free talk Monday 17th ‘Messy Mayhem’ Margam Country Park Margam Port Talbot SA13 2TJ www.margamcountrypark.co.uk Cost: £3 per child available in advance online.

Wednesday 19th The BIG FAT Summer Quiz National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road Maritime Quarter Swansea SA1 3RD www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: Free Friday 21st St Fagan’s Ghost Walks St Fagan’s National History Museum Cardiff CF5 6XB www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: £15 (over 12 only)

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FROM PENARTH PIER CLEVEDON, PORTISHEAD & SCENIC CRUISE UNDER THE SEVERN BRIDGES Friday 7 August. Depart 9.45am – Return 3.30pm. Thursday 27 August. Depart 2.30pm – Return 8.30pm.

SAIL TO CLEVEDON – RIVER AVON & CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE Saturday 8 August. Depart 9.45am – Return 4pm.

SAIL TO CLEVEDON – 3 BRIDGES & 5 RIVERS CRUISE Sunday 9 August. Depart 11.15am – Return 6.30pm. Sunday 23 August. Depart 9am – Return 4pm.

CRUISE WELSH HERITAGE COAST TO PORTHCAWL & NASH POINT SENIOR CITIZENS - BRING A FRIEND FREE DAY! One free senior ticket for each one purchased.

Monday 10 August. Depart 12.30pm – Return 7.15pm.

GLORIOUS ILFRACOMBE & CLOVELLY CRUISE Tuesday 11 August. Depart 8.45am – Return 7.45pm.

CLEVEDON, WESTON, & SCENIC HOLM ISLANDS CRUISE Friday 14 August. Depart 9.30am – Return 8.30pm* *Return 4.30pm from Holm Island Cruise. Sunday 30 August. Depart 11am – Return 6.15pm.

EVENING CRUISE TO VIEW BIRNBECK PIER & WESTON COAST Friday 14 August. Depart 4.30pm – Return 8.30pm.

SAIL AWAY TO GLORIOUS ILFRACOMBE! Saturday 15 August. Depart 10am – Return 7.30pm.

EVENING SHOWBOAT CRUISE – PARTY TIME! Saturday 15th August Depart 8pm- Return 11pm. Saturday 19 September Depart 7pm – Return 10.30pm.

ILFRACOMBE & SPECIAL CRUISE TO TAKE PART IN LUNDY CHURCH SERVICE Sunday 16 August. Depart 9.30am – Return 9pm.

GLORIOUS ILFRACOMBE & SCENIC EXMOOR COAST CRUISE TO FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE Monday 17 August. Depart 10am – Return 7.45pm.

Preschool

Liz

has

been

running

pre

school classes for 9 years and

in Cardiff and Caerphilly

organizing

this

and events for 12 years. She

Mullen,

GLORIOUS ILFRACOMBE • MAGICAL LUNDY ISLAND SENIORS BRING A FRIEND FREE DAY SCENIC COASTAL CRUISES • JAZZ SHOWBOAT PARTIES FAMILY FUN DAY AT WATERMOUTH CASTLE

Fizz

Activity Group is starting September!

Netmums

Liz

Award

says

“It

children’s is

parties

wonderful

to

Winner and founder of Party

be able to bring together

Fizz

and

everything I have developed

Events is very excited to bring

over the years and to explore

Little Fizz to parents, carers

new activities too”

Childrens

Parties

and their little ones aged 0-4).

Little Fizz sessions combine

Classes are held in Llandaff

a 40-minute semi structured

Parish

activity session with 20 minutes

Chickens,

of social and unstructured

Helens Caerphilly, all with free

Hall,

Funky

Rumney

Little

and

St

playtime - with a craft activity

parking. Early Bird Booking

Monday 24 August. Depart 10.45 – Return 1.15pm. Friday 18 September. Depart 10.15 – Return 1pm.

and

included.

Offer and Party Fizz Summer

Activities facilitate and inspire

Events booking available at

CLEVEDON & SPECTACULAR WELSH HERITAGE COAST & HOLM ISLANDS CRUISE

active learning and creative

www.partyfizz.co.uk. For latest

development through a unique

news and specoil offers visit

mixture of music, movement,

www.facebook.com/party fizz

parachute games, storytelling

and download the Party Fizz

and sensory and heuristic play.

app FREE!

MORNING CHANNEL CRUISE

Friday 21 August. Depart 12.30pm – Return 8pm. Friday 18 September. Depart 1pm – Return 7.45pm.

SPECIAL HOLM ISLAND & BARRY ISLAND CRUISE – DUNKIRK 75th ANNIVERSARY & HMS BARRY. WORLD WAR TWO VETERANS TRAVEL FREE!

refreshments

Monday 24 August. Depart 2pm – Return 5pm.

GRAND WELSH COAST CRUISE TO PORTHCAWL Tuesday 25 August. Depart 11.30 am – Return 5.30pm.

CLEVEDON & WEST SOMERSET STEAM RAILWAY Friday 28 August. Depart 9am – return 9pm* * Passengers just wishing to visit Clevedon return to Penarth aboard Balmoral arriving back at 3.30pm.

AFTERNOON CRUISE TO MINEHEAD Friday 28 August. Depart 3.30pm – Return 9pm.

FROM PORTHCAWL ILFRACOMBE, EXMOOR COAST & FAMILY FUN DAY AT WATERMOUTH CASTLE! Thursday 6 August. Depart 10am – Return 9.15pm.

VIEW NASH POINT & SCENIC COASTLINE - SENIOR CITIZENS – BRING A FRIEND FREE DAY! One free senior ticket for each one purchased.

Monday 10 August. Depart 3pm – Return 4.45pm.

GLORIOUS ILFRACOMBE & EXMOOR COAST Thursdays 20 August. Depart 10am – return 8pm.

SCENIC WELSH HERITAGE COAST CRUISE Tuesday 25 August. Depart 3.30pm – Return 7pm

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Tuesday 25th Flower Power – Origami Margam Country Park Margam Port Talbot SA13 2TJ www.margamcountrypark.co.uk Cost: £3 per child

Saturday 29th The Glam Gala Concert St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £22 - £5

Wednesday 26th Tree Fu Tom St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: Adult £12.50 Child £10.50

Meet the Woodcarvers St Fagan’s National History Museum Cardiff CF5 6XB www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: Free

Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th Through the Keyhole St Fagan’s National History Museum Cardiff CF5 6XB www.museumwales.ac.uk Cost: Free Thursday 27th Bushcraft - Fire through the Ages Margam Country Park Margam Port Talbot SA13 2TJ www.margamcountrypark.co.uk Cost: £3 Children over 5 (adult supervision required) National Youth Dance Wales 2015 Sherman Theatre Senghennydd Road Cathays Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk Cost: £14/£12 under 25 £5

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Saturday 29th International Bat Night Margam Country Park Margam Port Talbot SA13 2TJ www.margamcountrypark.co.uk Cost: £3 in advance Monday 31st The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Outdoor Theatre St Donat’s Arts Centre Llantwit Major South Glamorgan CF61 1WF www.stdonats.com Cost: Adult £12 Child £7.50 ‘Pirates on Parade’ Family Fun day Margam Country Park Margam Port Talbot SA13 2TJ www.margamcountrypark.co.uk Cost: Adults £7.50, Children & OAP’s £5

SEPTEMBER Wednesday 2nd – Sunday 6th Michael McIntyre Happy and Glorious Motorpoint Arena Mary Ann Street Cardiff CF10 2EQ Contact: 029 2022 4488 Cost: £40.50 (Over 14’s only) Thursday 3rd An Evening with King Crimson St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £39.50 - £65 Saturday 5th Dove men tests: Wales v. Italy International Rugby Millennium Stadium Westgate Street Cardiff CF10 1NS www.millenniumstadium.com Cost: £35/£20 Conc. £10 Sunday 6th Wales V Israel Cardiff City Football Stadium Leckwith Road Cardiff CF11 8AZ www.faw.org.uk Cost: Adult £20 OAP/Junior £5

Outdoor Theatre: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Monday 31 August, 3.00pm Tickets: £12.00 / £7.50 conc

Outdoor Cinema: The Sound of Music Friday 11 September, 8.00pm Tickets: £7.50 / £6.00 conc

Outdoor Cinema: Dirty Dancing Friday 18 September, 8.00pm Tickets: £7.50 / £6.00 conc

Outdoor Cinema: Sister Act Friday 9 October, 8.00pm Tickets: £7.50 / £6.00 conc

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