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New Interpretation Art for Melincourt Falls Nature Reserve

beware of rogue tradesmen

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Keep your skin hydrated with some summer essentials.

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For a luxury garden room with simply divine inspiration, look no further than the ‘Arca’ by Garden Hideouts.

design for the space

adding garden structures

The old principle that “form follows function” is a good starting point with many elements. Take the garden boundary, for instance. There are few that are there purely to mark where the neighbours begins.

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t is always worth thinking what you want the fence to do before you decide how it should look. Is it an above-eye-level screen or can it be below eye level to define a line? Should it be see-through or solid? Does it need to be consistent

along its length or can it be punctuated with lower sections, gaps, arches or alcoves? Does it need to absorb sound? Do you want it to be unobtrusive or act as sculpture? Once you have defined its purpose then you can design its appearance and make it work within your budget.

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Once you have defined the purpose of your Arca you can design its appearance and make it work within your budget

Shade Sails Ltd based here in the UK, believe that shade provision is vital in most gardens

This month whilst leafing through a

Knowing your limitations in designing

that there are more options than

garden design book it emphasised

more

is

pre-made wood versions. Having

just how diverse fencing can be and

important, but gleaning ideas from

experimented with many types of

how the style can reinforce the feel

magazines and books so that you can

bed, one of my favourites is woven

of the space it contains. A simple

give a clear brief to an architect or

oak, made from thin, narrow slats.

low rope and post demarcates

landscape architect is essential. At the

The oak can be constructed to form

the boundary between a garden

other end of the scale a shepherd’s

large circular baskets too, while you

meadow and the sea shore, whereas

hut is an illustration of a twist that lifts

can also add a coping of timber

an above-eye-level fence with simple,

a simple structure to a work of art.

wrapped in lead for a special touch.

Build your beds high

The best way gardeners can help to

horizontal timber slats with small gaps creates a light, privacy-affording contemporary screen.

Garden

buildings

are

complex

structures

The good life garden is also taking up more space whether it is a few

becoming

increasingly popular as we are using the garden more and more as a living space. The extra shelter can double up as a spare room, mini-workplace or entertainment area for when the weather is, well, British. Sheds are

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This contemporary sphere brings a new concept to the garden seating and resting environment

raised beds or a full-blown potager.

Vegetable growing experts are finding great ways to make plots easier to tend, more beautiful so that they take pride of place in the sunniest, most viewed area of the garden.

save the planet, apparently, is to spend more time in it. Whether you have lived with your garden for three months or 30 years, it is always exciting to play with the elements within it.

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being replaced by summerhouses,

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uses timber scrolls with trellis infills

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don't get caught out by

a rogue tradesman How to find the best people to work on your home.

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he best way by far to choose a reliable plumber,

and say what sort of trader you want. The database is

electrician or builder is by word of mouth.

then searched within 50 miles of your postcode and

Ask family, neighbours, colleagues or nearby

comes up with a list of trader contacts in order of those

friends for referrals. It's also worth asking

closest to you.

industry contacts. For example, if you're looking for a reliable plumber and you've had a good experience with another professional, such as a roofer or an electrician, try asking them for a recommendation. Make sure you

Water UK, The Worshipful Company of Plumbers, the Trading Standards Institute and Gas Safe. It is the only

let the plumber know who referred you and they might

scheme of its type, bringing together the seven Approved

even give you a discount.

Contractors’ Schemes in the UK for the first time.

When friends and family can't recommend anyone, it's

The online recommendation services can be a bit hit or

hard to know where to look – closing your eyes and

miss, but they can be a better option than just picking

stabbing a finger in local business directories to find a

out a trader at random.

firm is not recommended.In the last few years a number of approved trader schemes have grown up.

TrustMark

is

a

not-for-profit

government-backed

scheme. On the website you simply put in your postcode

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It works on a similar basis to word of mouth recommendations

quote on the work. You can read up about the traders online

- in theory, traders are all judged and rated based on previous

and make a decision based on what other customers have said

jobs. This can prove highly valuable in hunting down a good

about them.

tradesman, and the more reviews on a site the better it tends to be - similar to how ratings systems on well used sites like eBay and TripAdvisor work.

But remember that businesses pay to be listed on the trader sites - so they are essentially the customer.

There has been much debate, and even complaints, by users over whether this means that sites are more likely to pander to businesses, for example by removing negative reviews, although this is firmly denied by the sites themselves.

After the job is complete, you go back and rate the trader on the work they have done.

Trustatrader.com is another recommendation-based directory where consumers can do a postcode search to locate a list of traders in their local area – not just builders but also retailers, car sales and garage services.

Before contacting traders on the list, consumers can access feedback left by previous customers, plus online images of previous work carried out. Trustatrader also claims that it

It's also not unheard of for tradesmen to list their own jobs

checks out and monitors traders who join the service to see

under a pseudonym and then 'rate' themselves positively, or

that they 'have a minimum of two year's experience in their

ask friends and family to post a good review. Nevertheless,

field and are members of the relevant trade association'.

many people using online recommendations have had positive experiences.

mybuilder.com is another site that seems to have lots of positive experiences from users. While useful for checking

RatedPeople is one of the UK's largest trade referral services.

customer views of traders you may be considering, be aware

You simply post your location and a clear description of the job

that recommendation sites do not give the same assurances as

you want doing on the website, and up to three 'recommended

government-backed sites, and unlike Trustmark they don't take

traders' who subscribe to the service then contact you to

any responsibility for the quality of the work.

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

New Interpretation Art for Melincourt Falls Nature Reserve The local communities of Clyne and Melincourt in the Neath Valley have had a welcome addition to the area in the form of new specially designed artistic interpretation panels to show

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off the Melincourt Falls Nature Reserve.

he nature reserve, which is owned and

reserve is a special place for people and wildlife

managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and

and thanks to all the support from the local

West Wales (WTSWW) is home to a one of

community we now have the interpretation that

Wales’ most spectacular waterfalls. Nestled

the area deserves. Hopefully, the extra attention

in an idyllic oak woodland river valley, the nature

the new panels will attract, will encourage more

reserve is rich in wildlife, from iconic woodland birds

people to start enjoying the nature reserve and

such as the Pied Flycatcher, to rare ferns, surviving

getting actively involved in nature conservation”.

only because of the warm moist air created by the falls themselves.

said, ‘This project has been an ideal example

This little known South Wales beauty spot is at

of how we can work in partnership to improve

the heart of the local community and has inspired

community resources, providing benefit to our

generation after generation of visitors including the

local residents and visitors to the area.

artist J.M.W Turner, who painted the falls in 1794.

residents of Clyne and Melincourt are to be

The new panel, which now adorns the local

research they have carried out to produce such

community hall at the entrance of the nature

a wonderful asset for local residents and visitors

reserve, was funded by Neath Port Talbot Council,

alike’.

through their Natural Resources Wales Partnership Grant, as part of the Council’s ongoing commitment

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Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr. Ali Thomas

The

highly commended for all their hard work and

The Wildlife Trust always welcomes new visitors and

to biodiversity.

volunteers on its nature reserves- anyone interested

Rob Parry, Conservation Manager for the Wildlife

Neath Port Talbot please contact Paul Thornton on:

Trust of South and West Wales said “The nature

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BEAUTIFUL

SUMMER OF LOVE Summer is finally upon us - that glorious time of year when our skin gets darker, our hair gets lighter and the flood of summer sun makes life just a little bit brighter. Our pick of summer essentials ensure your skin and body stay hydrated, supple and glorious though the warmer weather whether you’re lying on a beach, or spending lazy afternoons in the garden. Try these beautiful products (along with plenty of water) to see through this summer of love with a beautiful, healthy glow.

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laserwisE skin & beauty clinic The LaserWise Skin & Beauty Clinic is the new and exciting Clinic on Whitchurch road, Heath in Cardiff. The Owner Suzanne Lazim, who qualified in 2010 now with a Level 4 in laser and six years of experience in the clinic and salon environment, has always dreamed of opening her own clinic. She said “It’s the best decision I’ve ever made”.

What services does LaserWise provide?

What’s new about the clinic?

We specialise in laser treatments which includes hair

We have recently purchased the brand new Ultimate CACI

removal, tattoo removal, non – ablative skin rejuvenation,

Non – Surgical Face & Body Treatment. Over time our skin

facial and body vein removal, pigmentation removal,

and muscle tone begin to sag and droop, but with this

nail fungus treatment, acne treatment and anti-ageing

equipment, it offers the most up-to-date technology

treatment for fine lines and wrinkles.

that uses a Tsunami wave micro-current to tone, lift and

We also offer skin peels and resurfacers which treat acne, pigmentation, aged skin and can be used for general refresh of the skin. Our electrolysis is very popular for hair removal and can treat all hair types and colours.

There’s has been a great demand for our wide range of beauty treatments such as waxing, threading, tinting,

re- educate the facial and body muscles back to their original position. Treatments are pain–free and results can be noticed instantly.

Thanks to the Ultimate CACI Machine, we can now also offer:

B Microdermabrasion - gives your skin a deep exfoliation with little or no downtime.

eyelash perming/ lifting, Gelish manicures and pedicures.

B Wrinkle Comb - produces Sodium Potassium under the

We also work alongside another therapist who trained

B Red & Blue LED light therapy - stimulates collagen and

skin, plumping out any fine lines and wrinkles. on Harley Street in London who specialises in Semi– Permanent Make–Up, Threading, Natural lash Extensions and Reiki Treatments. We can also put clients in touch

any congestion.

with a highly recommended and qualified dental hygienist

Celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston,

and nurse who specialises in Cosmetic Injectables.

Barbara Windsor and many more have used and loved

We are also thrilled to have the new form of micro-needling called DermaPen. This device treats scarring, stretch marks, open pores, pigmentation, lines and wrinkles.

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elastin and soothes and calms the skin also clearing up

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this treatment.

Tel: 02921 322424

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Our therapist, with 5 years experience in Semi-Permanent Make-Up, is now trained in the latest technique called ‘Micro-blading’. This technique is specifically for eyebrows to create a more natural hair stroke effect, perfect for clients who have over tweezed.

There is now a new treatment room available at LaserWise with a calmer ambience, perfect for relaxing treatments such as our signature facials, CACI treatments, reiki & healing sessions.

At LaserWise Skin & Beauty Clinic, we’re

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proud to provide high quality aesthetic and laser treatments from our Cardiff based clinic.

Our aim is to help people find a solution to any skin, face or body issues and enable you to feel better about yourself.

Whether you want to correct past mistakes through tattoo removal, enhance your natural beauty or remove skin blemishes, we offer a range of confidence boosting treatments, including: Laser hair removal, Sun damage/pigmentation removal, Electrolysis, Semi-permanent make-up, Micro-needling, Vein Removal, CACI Non-Surgical Face Lift and so much more!

A complete personal experience Here at LaserWise Skin & Beauty Clinic, we believe that our treatments will not

only make you look better, but feel better. We will help you to regain the confidence and reassurance you’ve lost over the years.

We value every client and their views above everything else, and we work hard to build up long-lasting professional relationships with all our clients. To ensure that you’re happy with the level of service you receive from us, we always go that extra mile and deliver the best experience possible.

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Here at LaserWise Skin and Beauty Clinic we use the latest technology to deliver fantastic results that you, and everyone around you will notice.

When booking sessions with us, we make every effort to schedule your appointments around your lifestyle. Enquire now for more information.

We don’t just have the widest range of treatments in Cardiff, we have the skills and qualifications to utilise them all in the most efficient and safest manner.

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what's your style personality?

Everyone expresses themselves subconsciously or consciously through their choice of clothing, accessories and hairstyle and these style choices reveal aspects of your identity and values. Your style personality is an extension of your character, and your personality dictates your sense of style, which is your own interpretation of fashion and how you like to wear clothes.

H

ow you dress says a lot about who you

coordinated. You keep to your favorite hairstyle and

are and even what mood you are in day.

beauty regime and do not follow the latest fashions. You

Someone who is feeling low might wear jeans

wear smart trousers and a tailored jacket for work and

and a black T-shirt to hide away, whereas

at weekends wear chinos and smart blouse or twinset -

somebody feeling happy and playful might wear bright,

always with matching handbag and shoes! Jewelry must

striped jacket.

be genuine gold, silver or platinum with precious stones

Once you aware of your style personality you will shop more efficiently, purchasing only clothes that fit your

or pearls. Hillary Clinton and Princess Anne reflect the classic style.

style and will also mesh well with your existing wardrobe.

DRAMATIC

If you ignore your style identity then your wardrobe will

Clothing

be disjointed and your look will be a confusing mish-

the dramatic in order

mash of styles.

to grab attention and make

There are six main style personalities:

You

you’re

by

entrance. love

bold,

a

instantly impress and

creative, and

often your charismatic

unique,

wardrobe contents will

eclectic look that will

be envied. You enjoy

you’ll create

long a

for

impulse buying striking

often be the result of or

garments, for example wearing a designer, backless,

charity shop buys. You

floor-sweeping scarlet dress with a large diamanté

tend to hoard clothes

spider brooch and of course, stiletto heels. Famous

and

dramatics are Katy Perry and who can forget Liz

vintage

websites

accessories,

knowing that one day you can re-invent it into a new outfit. Costume jewellery, hair accessories, scarves will feature widely in this look which could be coloured boots, a floaty trousers teamed with a chunky multi-coloured tank top.

Lady GaGa or Paloma Faith are well known creatives.

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an will

used

vibrant items that will

CREATIVE If

is

Hurley in her safety-pin dress?

NATURAL You favor loose, casual, relaxed styling and will not wear clothes or shoes that constrict or cause discomfort, and

CLASSIC

you have an almost

In total contrast, classics have a formal, timeless,

zero-tolerance

conservative look, wanting to appear elegant, neat and

ironing! Garments with

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clean, effortless lines, neutral tones and simple detailing

trends that will enhance

will appeal to your no-fuss approach. A great hairdresser

your look. You often

is very important because you like to do as little hair

choose to wear tone-on-

styling as possible and therefore require a fantastic cut!

tone shades and invest

Jeans or a mini skirt, a vest and loosely tailored jacket

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worn with flat shoes create this look that Kate Moss

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and Jennifer Aniston wear regularly. Naturals often use

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and

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You

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well-tailored

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Once you aware of your style personality you will shop more efficiently, purchasing only clothes that fit your style and will also mesh well with your existing wardrobe.

handbags, shoes and statement pieces of jewelry. City chic tolerates a constricting waistband or tight sleeve for the sake of her smart, styled look. Celebrity chics include Halle Berry, Rhianna and Victoria Beckham.

Don’t panic if you feel you have a split style personality, you might be more classic at work and more city chic in your leisure time. Sometimes you may want to change your style personality because of changes in circumstance, like a promotion at work, a career change, becoming a parent or needing a fresh new beginning after relationship breakdown. In these instances an image consultant can help by looking at what your style personality is now and how you would like to adapt it, that is, which style personality you would wish to be more like.

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FOOD & DRINK

Rump of Welsh lamb,

crispy lamb belly, broad beans, pancetta, tomatoes & mint

INGREDIENTS serves 2

B 2 lamb rump B 1 handful podded broad beans – skins removed

B 8 cherry tomatoes cut in halves B Cavolo nero B 1 small handful of chopped mint B 400ml lamb stock B 100g diced pancetta METHOD We’re a local independent restaurant selling modern British cuisine inspired by Italian cooking and eating. We serve fresh, honest, quality food combining Welsh & Italian influences. All our food is sourced locally or imported direct from our Italian suppliers. Our menus change daily & with the seasons. Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week!

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1 Score the lamb fat several times and season. Salt & Pepper.

2 Place the lamb fat side down into a cold pan on a medium heat without oil for 6-8 mins or until golden brown 3 Pour away any excess fat & seal the lamb on all sides. Transfer to a pre heated oven at 220 degrees for 15-20 mins, turning occasionally (for cooked medium)

4 Remove the lamb from oven and rest for 10 mins 5 For the sauce; pour any excess fat from lamb pan, add pancetta & crisp over a medium heat.

Deglaze with lamb stock for approx. 5 mins. Add cherry tomatoes & cooked for a further 2 mins.

6 Finally add the broad beans, mint & a knob of butter to the tomatoes & stock.

7 To serve, blanch the cavolo nero for 2-3 mins in boiling salted water & add to warm pan seasoning with salt & pepper & a knob of butter.

8 Deep fry the crispy lamb belly stick for 2-3 mins just before plating.

9 Spoon the sauce onto a plate and top with cavolo nero. Thinly slice the lamb and lay on top. Use any resting juices to spoon over the lamb.

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the meating place I do enjoy a good food-related pun. Canton's 'The Codfather' chippy. Karl's Burgers off Ocean Way and their nod to a certain Danish lager's telltale font. And you'd have to have a heart of stone to ignore the wit of Bristolian mobile kebab outlet Jason Donervan.

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hich brings us to The Meating Place. This is a prime site for that crucial footfall traffic on St Mary Street, rubbing shoulders with The Grazing Shed and Pieminister. There's

no cigar for guessing what the priorities are on this menu-

prevents us ordering the Chateaubriand.

To start, pork fritters deliver a hearty dose of pigginess, the shredded meat coated and crisp. Hard boiled quail eggs are a delicate touch and piccalilli is a hint of complementary acidity rather than its usual size 11 Doc Martens boot subtlety.

Plump scallops, teamed with brittle crisped whisper-thin prosciutto, accompany a rich daub of butternut squash purĂŠe.

The shellfish has that lovely smack of the sea about it: the saltiness of the ham, sweetness of the scallop and the squash combine in an impressive starter, elegantly presented.

although you can order a cigar to luxuriate in that post-

A double short rib of beef is a sumptuous thing: the meat

meat-and-red-wine satiety.

has been slowly braised until it comes apart with a nudge Dark,

rough-hewn

timbers

are weathered by age: it's an immediately homely place, lit by candles for a relaxed and relaxed atmosphere. We try a couple of bottled pale ales while we choose: we are in the mood for meat but not

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from your fork. Taken on its own, the luscious fattiness of this cut could become too much, too heavy: so the slather of barbecue sauce and the red chilli and shredded apple coleslaw (an unfamiliar but lovely thing, this) balance all that richness of the ribs. It's still a lot to get through, even for a trencherman like my dining companion, a man with an almost forensic ability to detect any greenery on his plate, and the surgical skills to remove it.

necessarily steak, although the

The star of the show? The skewers. In the interest of

range of cuts here is extremely

coverage and exploration your humble correspondent

tempting. A superhuman effort

tried both the lamb and the beef... I live to serve.

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It's a polished dish: staggeringly simple in preparation and

Dessert is almost a bridge too far: portion sizes here are

execution, yet patently easy to ruin without due skill and care.

generous, and we have eaten well. A bread and butter

They hang suspended above you; you tug down each piece

pudding with a white chocolate sauce could have been

as you go. Apparently this is the house speciality, and highly

sickly-sweet but is adroitly balanced to give you something

recommended it is, too, both benefitting from some serious

indulgent without it weighing you down unduly.

attention from their marinades. The beef has made firm friends with garlic, coriander and curry for tenderness with a bite; lemon, garlic and mixed herbs ensure the lamb is immediate memorable.

It's ably complimented by a Gran Dominio Crianza Rioja.

Service is superb: personable and warm but never clingy or intrusive. Our server is charming and unflappable throughout.

Perhaps I should have expected such good things from a

Frankie Goes To Hollywood (check me and my pop culture references, kids!) might have promised to 'protect you from the Hooded Claw... keep the vampire from your door' but one whiff of the aioli provided would have done the same.

cousin of The Potted Pig, Porro and The North Star, but we leave both full and impressed- and making a resolution to come back soon for more of those skewers. After all, there are still chicken and fish to try... by the plate licked clean

It's powerful, pungent stuff - and all the better for it.

Chips - and I've had some let downs recently from kitchens which should know better - are excellent, and remind you how good the simple potato can be when given a bit of love and care in hot oil. There's something awfully attractive

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about the irregularity of hand-cut chips, the rustle and

Tel: 02920 22 4757

crunch of a new batch, and The Meating Place does not

Email: info@themeatingplace.co.uk

disappoint.

The Meating Place has made its home in the centre of the busy St. Mary Street. We are a contemporary grill house based in the city centre that can boast a great steak menu including a 30oz T-bone as well as a great selection of other meats including hanging meat skewers cooked on a real charcoal grill.

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Monday - Wednesday 5pm - 10:30pm Thursday - Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm Sunday 12pm - 4:30pm

Website: www.themeatingplace.co.uk

The menus are based on food we love. At Meating Place we make every effort to keep our menus seasonal, which means using locally sourced products. Our wine and drinks menu has been selected to compliment our menus, as well as a fantastic array of Bottled Lagers, Ciders & Cocktails. Don’t forget also to check out our extensive spirit range.

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KEEPING ACTIVE Start / Finish: This circular walk is around Caldicot just south of the confluence of the River Wye with the River Severn (at Chepstow). It starts and ends at Caldicot’s lovely modern slate cross in the centre.

Public Transport: The nearest railway station is at Caldicot. There are buses to Caldicot centre from Newport and Chepstow. Please check Traveline and timetables before you embark on your journey.

Parking: There is a car park in Caldicot and some street parking.

O/S Map: Explorer 154. | Distance: 7 miles. Shorter 5 mile ‘loop’.

Time: Allow all day and spend some time beside this huge River Estuary or visit The Tunnel Centre and Caldicot Castle en route.

Refreshments: Stock up on food in the Caldicot Centre. There are a few handy shops at Portskewett too. Maybe take a picnic to enjoy on the way or have a coffee in Caldicot on your return.

Terrain: Mainly flat and fairly level but there are steps and gates so parts are unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

History: Caldicot has a wonderful Medieval Castle to explore along with its surrounding Country Park. In total contrast there are extensive views across the estuary and you will go beneath the New Severn Bridge (opened 1996) downstream of the Severn Bridge (opened 1966) and over the Severn Railway Tunnel. The route passes two historic Churches and the ruins of an old chapel. The Tunnel Centre will provide an insight into the history of the Severn railway Tunnel and you can see the Victorian pumping station that keeps the tunnel dry. There are also cottages that once belonged to the local steelworkers. The traditional fishing with nets is practiced by Lave Fisherman nearby and Ferries used to run from Black Rock to Bristol.

1: The walk starts in Caldicot at the Slate Cross. Buses stop here.

1996. Its interesting to view the bridge from all angles and from the sea-level, the gateway to England from this tiny corner of Monmouthshire. Continue round the estuary coastline, passing the woodland where the path narrows. On the left is currently a chimney and remains of a paper mill but its future is in the balance. Shortly, after another kiss-gate, fork right through the sand dunes to walk out to the end where there is a low rocky cliff. Here, the swirling river currents have eroded soft sandstone rocks into potholes on this promontory known as Sudbrook Point.

5: Walk inland. Cross the area of grass bordered by ‘earthwork’ banks reminiscent of a Roman Fort and you come across the remains of the Holy Trinity (HT) Chapel, worth studying - it is where the early monks landed after crossing the Bristol Channel.

Those who arrive by train can start at point 2. Walk through the

Cut through the alleyway to Camp Road, over the railway-crossing

shopping centre, continue straight on, crossing two roads, to

(above the tunnel) and the Tunnel Centre on the right. Turn right

arrive at Caldicot railway station.

down the street passing the stone cottages. At the end of the

2: Cross to the coastal side of the railway via the underpass if

street, the 'shorter walk’ goes straight on and left along the lane

necessary. Turn left to walk parallel to the railway for ¼ mile along

to Portskewett where it rejoins the main route. The main walk

the surfaced track. Turn beneath the three lines of electricity

turns right onto the WCP for a further mile to the ‘Black Rock’.

pylons. Follow the path directly up to the coastline, crossing the

There used to be a pier here from which the paddle-steamers

M4 motorway and passing through several kiss-gates.

3: Climb onto the bank and turn left along the Wales Coast Path (WCP) with stunning views of the bridge. On a clear day you can see Somerset and the North Devon Coast plus Exmoor.

4: The route of WCP is clearly marked via a series of kiss-gates.

You are now on a sea-defence wall, part of a flood alleviation scheme reinforced with massive boulders. Shortly pass beneath the beautiful second Severn Crossing (Toll-bridge) opened in

crossed the Bristol Channel before the first ‘Severn Bridge’ opened in 1966. The first Severn Bridge is also visible from here.

This is the last place in Wales where ‘Lave Fishing’ using nets, still takes place in June, July and August.

6: Walk back through the car park to the path beyond the barns, crossing the bridge of the railway that led to the pier, turn left up to the lane into Portskewett.

7: Turn left along the main road passing St. Mary’s Church.

8: Take the footpath on the left through ‘Harold’s Park’ and along the backs of the houses to the community hall. Turn right then left into the ‘Cornfield Project’. Walk the full length of the field, through the path over the railway up to the road. Cross over to the bollards and follow the lane opposite to the B4245. Turn right to the roundabout and left into the Caldicot Castle Country Park.

9: The walk goes straight through to St. Mary’s Church, down the footpath left of the Church and then left along the footpath beyond.

10: Turn left again to the Slate Cross in Caldicot Centre where walk ends.

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living history

Bryn Eryr Iron Age Farmstead

now open at St Fagans First building to be completed as part of the St Fagans National History Museum redevelopment project

B

ryn Eryr, the Iron Age farmstead at St Fagans

St Fagans National History Museum is undergoing the

National History Museum, is now fully open to

biggest redevelopment project in the history of the

the public. The building, which is based on an

Museum. This has been made possible thanks to funding

archaeological site from the time of the Roman

from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Welsh Government

conquest, is a recreation of a small Iron Age farmstead

and other supporters. St Fagans was awarded the largest

near Llansadwrn in the eastern corner of Anglesey.

grant ever given by the HLF in Wales in 2012 to help tell

This rural settlement consists of two roundhouses built with six-foot thick clay walls and large conical thatched

There will be free family drop-in activity sessions about

roofs.

Bryn Eryr, life in an Iron Age farmstead during the school

The farmstead was built with the help of hundreds of

summer holidays.

volunteers, school children and members of neighbouring

Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales operates

communities in Ely and Caerau. Together with the

seven museums across Wales including St Fagans National

Museum’s own building team, they raised up the clay

History Museum, National Museum Cardiff, the National

walls, helped to interpret the history of the houses and

Roman Legion Museum, Big Pit: National Coal Museum,

rediscovered the lives of its original inhabitants.

the National Wool Museum, the National Slate Museum

Escorted school groups have been visiting Bryn Eryr for the past year but now the general public will have access to the site due to the end of the construction work of the main woodland path.

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the stories of life in Wales over 200,000 years and more.

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and the National Waterfront Museum. Entry to all seven national museums is free, thanks to the support of the Welsh Government.

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golden years

physical activity

for over 50s Have you ever thought about trying to be more physically active? I’m not necessarily talking about running a marathon or swimming 100 lengths of your local swimming pool every morning although of course if you can do that, good for you.

P

hysical activity doesn’t have to mean ‘sport’ and

In fact, just introducing small changes to your routine

you don’t need to be an athlete or enjoy sport

like walking to the shops instead of driving, or getting off

to be more physically active. But if you used to

the bus a few stops before you normally do can make

enjoy a particular sport years ago, why not give

the world of difference.

it another go?

There are lots of sports and activities designed specifically for older people and activities such as walking, dancing and gardening are all really good for you.

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You’ll feel the greatest benefits when you start having regular physical activity, even if you’ve been inactive for a while.

Being more physically active will help you maintain a

golden years

healthy weight, feel a sense of achievement and it will

coming along on their own to bring a friend or relative with

also improve your confidence. Plus, it can help you to de-

them - you never know, they might like it as well.

stress and cope better with life’s worries which means you’ll be more relaxed and you’ll sleep better at night.

We also run LIFT (Low Impact Functional Training) sessions for older people in this area. LIFT is a seated or standing

Age Cymru’s Healthy Ageing team runs a Nordic walking

gentle exercise session that Age Cymru developed

programme, which provides opportunities across

especially for over 50s - it’s great fun and can be done

south east Wales for people aged over 50 to be more

by people who have a limited range of movement or

physically active.

low fitness levels. Our LIFT sessions often include some

Our Nordic walking sessions are suitable for people of

programme, they are very social occasions.

all fitness levels and they involve walking using a pair of specially designed, lightweight poles. The poles provide you with additional support as you walk so that you get more benefit from the exercise. Nordic walking exercises 90 per cent of your muscles, increasing strength in your

games and fun activities and, like our Nordic walking

Age Cymru does recommend that you check with your doctor before you start a new form of exercise, but increasing the amount of activity you do by even a small amount can have some really good benefits.

legs, arms, shoulders, chest and back. It’s also less tiring

For further details, please contact Age Cymru’s Healthy

than normal walking.

Ageing team on 029 2043 1555, or email nordicwallking@

Age Cymru’s Nordic walking sessions are great social

agecymru.org.uk or lift@agecymru.org.uk

occasions – we make sure that everyone has fun and

by Glenn Little

enjoys themselves while they’re doing a little bit of exercise.

Physical Activity Development Manager

We encourage anyone who may be a bit nervous about

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motoring

Customers are now able to test drive the new special edition Mazda MX-5 Icon, which joins Mazda’s award-winning sports car line-up this summer. Available from Victoria Park Mazda on Conditional Sale with 0% APR** Representative and a 50% minimum deposit over 36 months. Customers can also opt for a PCP package on the popular roadster paying zero deposit and 3.9% APR~ over 36 months.

See in the summer with a new car from Victoria Park Mazda With summer on the way there’s no better time for customers to make the most of a great selection of offers at Victoria Park Mazda. Motorists in the area can take advantage of a selection of finance offers including 0% APR* Representative or 3.9% APR~ deals, zero deposit offers and Mazda deposit contributions.

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hese new offers, available until 30 September

Gareth Jones, Dealer Principal at Victoria Park Mazda said,

2016, mean it’s easier than ever for customers

“This summer is a great time for customers to take

to enjoy the range of Mazda models from the

advantage of the offers that we have to offer, as we

dealer’s Hadfield Road showroom. Perfectly

have some fantastic deals across the entire Mazda

timed for a spot of open-top driving, the great summer

range. Our PCP deals give customers the option to

deals start with the award-winning all-new Mazda MX-5

trade their car in at the end of their contract and

roadster. The World Car of the Year is available from

jump into a new Mazda and start the process again.

Victoria Park Mazda on Conditional Sale with 0% APR**

Alternatively, they can pay the optional final payment

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and own their existing car, or hand the car back with

months. Customers can also opt for a PCP package on

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our events diary

21st golden oldies world rugby festival The World’s biggest Over-35s Rugby Festival is being held in Cardiff this August (21st – 28th, 2016), to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Golden Oldies Rugby! Supported by the Welsh Rugby Union, this will be the first time the World Festival has been held in Wales. The Festival is part-funded by the Welsh Government, following a successful bid beating out London, Toulouse and Treviso.

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n total, more than 100 teams from 25 countries will be

will be used simultaneously. The Festival Hub will also house a

descending upon the Capital City, along with 10 teams from

Welsh Market Village and a Bandstand showcasing local bands

Wales. The ages will range from over-35s through to over-70s,

from the Festival HQ Pub, The Brewhouse.

with the oldest player currently registered at 84 years old.

During one of the three match days (Wednesday 24th), the

The Festival kicks off on Saturday 21s August, with the Parade

Festival will be aiming to break a Guinness World Record

of Nations from Cardiff Castle to the Principality Stadium,

for the World’s Largest Scrum, currently standing at 1198

where the Opening Ceremony will take place and will mark

participants and held by the English Rugby Union. We would

the start of the mammoth fundraising target of £50,000 for

love as many people as possible to come down to the Festival

Wooden Spoon Wales, the Children’s Charity of Rugby.

Hub at Llanrumney to join in the scrum and make sure we

Local clubs Cardiff Harlequins, Rumney RFC and Clwb Rygbi

break that record!

Caerdydd will be hosting the matches, along with the WRU, at

For more information, please email rugby@govsl.

the University Fields in Llanrumney where at least 10 pitches

com or visit www.govsl.com/goldenoldies/rugby

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How to Entertain Children

on Long Car Journeys In the past car journeys have been a source of dread, four hours limited to a stuffy, confined space en route to Cornwall, or wherever the summer may take you, can seem daunting. But fear not as there are ways to make such journeys bearable- enjoyable even! Follow our tips for a boredom free journey this summer.

Technological Entertainment Technology has become a ‘babysitter’ allowing parents to step back and allow the virtual world to entertain children for hours on end. This can be a blessing, on a long motorway stretch the tablet or laptop can provide such stimulation as films and downloaded television programmes to keep children occupied for as long as required. Just make sure all devices are charged beforehand!

Technology can also provide auditory entertainment for youngsters, having an audiobook on the ipod or CD provides all the benefits of reading without the car sickness. But of course if travel sickness is not an issue then long journeys can be an ideal opportunity to

more enjoyable. Enthuse your children about their

undertake some reading, whether from a school book

destination, emphasise the attractive aspects, ice

list or local library’s recommendation.

cream at the beach or walks in the woods.

Games

Today’s busy lifestyle doesn’t often allow for unfilled

However to avoid our children from becoming

hours in the company of our family; so journeys can be

technophiles, or simply to ensure the surrounding

occasions to spend time with loved ones through sharing

scenery is appreciated (it’s not all motorways after

stories and memories.

all) there are other forms of entertainment that allow kids to ‘look up’. A classic game of eye spy can alleviate boredom and even induce family bonding, moreover other such family games include: The Word Association Game, Shopping List, The A-Z Game, spotting pub signs

Hopefully this has given some insight into how to long car journeys can be a friend rather than foe. Also remember that having the right food and stopping at rest points and services is crucial. Prolonged periods

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of sitting combined with sugary snacks can provoke

A more personal idea is a bingo board, these can be

parental breakdowns)! However having some treats

purchased online but are also fun to make. The idea is

ready is also advisable.

to have around nine or ten images of things you’re likely

hyperactive children, enhancing boredom (and potential

to see on a journey, on a board (perhaps a ‘stop sign’)

If nothing here inspires any entertainment, try driving

which children can tick off as seen. This also encourages

through the night. Packing a car with blankets and pillows

children to actively engage in their surroundings if

and setting off in the dark can seem adventurous, but it

searching for.

can also mean that children sleep through the journey

Family Activities Alternatively simple ideas like singing, music or

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rather than complaining through it!

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international sports village festival Cardiff International Sports Village venues are opening their doors all day on

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Saturday 3rd September for a fun-filled festival. ardiff International Pool, Cardiff International White Water and Ice Arena Wales will be showcasing their impressive facilities with Stand Up Paddle Boarding fitness and flat

water taster sessions, an ice hockey showdown and lots more!

Whether you’re a sports newbie or an adrenaline junkie, you’re guaranteed to find plenty of activities that appeal.

Plus, as well as the sessions on site, the venues will be hosting an outdoor programme to keep everyone entertained, featuring trade stalls, live music, a bar and a BBQ. Check out the exciting line-up: SplashFest at Cardiff International Pool 10:30am - 6:30pm 20% off swimming all day and special membership offers Group exercise:

IceFest at Ice Arena Wales NISA Skate UK taster sessions 10:15am - 10:45am NISA Skate UK taster sessions 10:50am - 11:20am

• Spinathon and ExpressFit

Wales Air Ambulance v Ty Hafan Ice Hockey Showdown

(outside)

11:00am - 12 noon

• SUPfit trial session (in the pool) Dance: Sway dance demonstration AquaZone: • AquaZone stand • Swim Safe awareness stand • Bouncy castle

Figure skating demonstration 12:30pm - 1:30pm British Sledge Hockey Associations League Play-Offs 2:00pm - 5:00pm Cardiff Devils v Coventry Blaze (doors open 6:00pm) 7:00pm

Dolygaer outdoor activity centre stand: • Stand Up Paddle Boarding (2 x 1 hour trial sessions) • Kayaking (1 hour trial session) • Mountain bike balancing competition (all day) PaddleFest at Cardiff International White Water Beginner taster sessions 9:00am - 6:30pm • White water paddling • Bar & BBQ

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• Trade stalls

For more information, visit

• Live music

www.cardiff-events.com or

10:30am - 6:30pm

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win concert tickets THE BLUES BAND @ Castell Roc Festival

A TRIBUTE 2 @ Castell Roc Festival (Chepstow

(Chepstow Castle) - FRIDAY 26th AUGUST 2016

Castle) - MONDAY 29th AUGUST 2016

The individual members of The Blues Band were already

"A Tribute 2", is a special chance to applaud, revel

held in admiration by generations of rhythm & blues

and commemorate two of the UK's most significant,

fans when they formed back in 1979. Almost two and

ground-breaking and enduring Artistes of our time. An

a half decades and over 16 albums later they continue

opportunity to experience two musical icons, all neatly

to add to their growing army of followers, and it’s not

wrapped up in one iconic Welsh Castle.

unheard of to find three generations from the same family at a gig.

The night starts with MOTORHEADACHE, a top class and authentic tribute to the late, great Lemmy and his

Featuring none other than Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuiness, Rob Townsend & Gary Fletcher The band are today acknowledged throughout Europe and beyond as being amongst the very finest purveyors of rhythm & blues.

band, Motörhead.

As the dust settles and the sun goes down over the Castle ramparts, the evening moves on to pay homage to the incredible 'starman'. Performed by the highly acclaimed BOWIE EXPERIENCE enjoy all the big hits,

Support is provided by none other than phenomenal

showmanship and an alarmingly accurate trip down

guitarist (and a stunning singer/song writer). Castell Roc

memory lane as the Bowie Experience relives the

are proud to present Aynsley Lister

various eras and personas of David Bowie.

TICKETS FOR THE CASTELL ROC – FESTIVAL 2016 are available from the following: Box Office No: 01291 627122

Website – www.castellroc.co.uk

Competition

Answer:

Tribute 2 (please select your preferred tickets below), simply fill out the

Name:

For your chance to win a pair of tickets to EITHER The Blues Band or A entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

What year did construction begin on Chepstow Castle?

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Concert CN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 24th August 2016.

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AUGUST

Friday 12th –

Cardiff Bay

Sunday 14th

CF10 5AL

BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL

Time: 10am - 5pm

NYOS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

www.breconjazz.club

Tickets: FREE

Friday 12th August 2016

Wednesday 17th -

– 14th January 2017

Saturday 20th

THE WONDERCRUMP

GOING POSTAL

WORLD OF ROALD DAHL

The Gate Arts Centre

Wales Millennium Centre

Keppoch Street

Bute Place

Roath

Cardiff Bay

Cardiff

CF10 5AL

CF24 3JW

Cost: Tickets from £8

Tickets : £6-£8

Tel: 029 2063 6464

www.thegate.org.uk

Thursday 4th St Davids Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH

Time: 7.30pm – 10pm www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Thursday 4th Sunday 7th KAYA FESTIVAL Margam Country Park South Wales SA13 2TJ www.kayafestival.com Friday 12th PARTY IN THE PARC Celebrating and promoting LGBT+ equality and diversity

Saturday 13th PRIDE CYMRU Coopers Field Cardiff CF10 3RB Time: 12pm – 9.30pm

Thursday 18th – Monday 29th CASTELL ROC FESTIVAL Chepstow Castle 1 Bridge Street Chepstow NP16 5EY

www.pridecymru.co.uk

Cost: Adults - £4.50, Senior

CF10 3RB

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th

Time: 6.30pm

16 - £3.40, Under 5’s FREE,

GRAND MEDIEVAL MELEE

www.pridecymru.co.uk

Family Ticket - £13.50

Cardiff Castle

www.castellroc.co.uk

Coopers Field

Friday 12th & Saturday 13th THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET) New Theatre Park Place

Castle Street Cardiff CF10 3RB Cost: Adults: £6; Seniors: £5; Children: £4

Citizens, students and under

Saturday 20th THE PHENOMENON BRNO GROENING – ON THE TRACKS OF THE MIRACLE HEALER

www.cardiffcastle.com

Syndicate room

Cost: Tickets from £10

Saturday 14th

Cardiff City Centre

Tel: 029 2087 8889

CLASSIC CAR RALLY 2016

Castle Street

www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

Roald Dahl Plass

CF10 1XD

CF10 3LN

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Time: 10.30am-5.30pm

Saturday 27th

Monday 29th

Cost: Free (Donations

FRONT COUNTRY

CELEBRATE ROALD

are appreciated)

Tythe Barn

DAHL’S CENTENARY

Tel: 01792 645898

St Donats Arts Centre

St Donats Arts Centre

www.bruno-groening.com

Atlantic College

Atlantic College

St Donat’s Castle

St Donat’s Castle

Llantwit Major

Llantwit Major

Sunday 21st – Sunday 28th GOLDEN OLDIES WORLD RUGBY FESTIVAL Cost: Free www.govsl.com/goldenoldies Wednesday 24th – Saturday 27th

Vale of Glamorgan CF61 1WF Time: 8pm Cost: £12 Tel: 01446 799 100 www.stdonats.com

CF61 1WF Cost: £12/£7.50 concessions Tel: 01446 799 100 www.stdonats.com

SEPTEMBER

MANDELA TRIOLOGY

Sunday 28th &

Wales Millennium Centre

Monday 29th

Bute Place

CARBOUR HARBOUR

CF10 5AL

FESTIVAL & THE P1 WELSH

Cardiff International White Water

Time: 7.30pm (also matinee at

GRAND PRIX OF THE SEA

Cardiff Bay

2.30pm on Thursday & Saturday)

Cardiff Bay

CF11 0SY

Tickets: £12.50 - £41.5

CF10 5BZ

Cost: Free

Tel: 029 2063 6464

Tickets: FREE

Time: 11am – 6pm

www.wmc.org.uk

www.cardiffbay.co.uk

Tel: 029 2082 9970

Saturday 3rd September PADDLE FEST

www.ciww.com Roald Dahl Themed Celebrations at The National Library of Wales As part of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, some of Roald Dahl’s original manuscripts can be seen at The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth this Summer. The exhibition at The National Library of Wales is supported by Welsh Government and forms part of the Roald Dahl 100 Wales celebrations taking place throughout 2016.

A single page from first

ink drawing with pencil colouring, 1961 will be

to have a look around the exhibition and draw

on display throughout the Summer months.

inspiration from the master of mischief himself,

The archivist Rachel White from the Roald

silly lines and fall about in stitches. Suitable for

Dahl Museum and Story Centre will be visiting The National Library of Wales to hold a special event for children on the 10th of August. This

Roald Dahl. Be prepared to rhyme, compose children aged 7-11 years. Workshop held in Welsh. Free admission by ticket.

will explore the idea of what an archive is and

To end the Summer holidays, join us for a

look at some of the fascinating secrets behind

Roald Dahl tea party on Saturday 10th of

Roald Dahl’s amazing stories. Suitable for

September. Creative writing workshops for

children aged 8+ with free admission by ticket.

Children (Years 5 and 6) will also take place during the day and children will be encouraged

draft manuscript of James and the Giant

Anni Llŷn, Children’s Poet Laureate of Wales, will

Peach, two pages from the typed transcript

be on hand to welcome all of Mid Wales’s little

of the second draft James and the Giant

monsters for a session filled to the brim with fun

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and preposterous poetry on the 26th August

For further information please contact:

10am – 12noon! There will be an opportunity

Elin-Hâf 01970 632471 or post@llgc.org.uk

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Burkert,august ‘The peach 2016 being flown by seagulls’;

to take inspiration from Roald Dahl’s The BFG to create their own Welsh giants. n

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Established in 1938, St. Clare’s School stands in its own magnificent grounds, in the picturesque village of Newton, near Porthcawl, ideally located for families living in nearby Bridgend, but also Cardiff, The Vale of Glamorgan and all points in between.

St Clare’s is an independent day school for boys and girls aged from 2 ½ in the nursery all the way up to 18 in the Sixth Form. Emphasis is placed on a traditional approach to education that remains alive to modern ideas and techniques.

Few children in Britain could boast a 16 year career in one setting without the disruption and upheaval of the usual transition points which can so often impact on academic and social progress.

Recent years have seen investment in substantial new facilities to help maintain our position as the premier independent school in the area. A new all-weather surfaced, multi-useoutdoor space enables year round netball, football, hockey, basketball, tennis and other sports.

Enthusiastic though they are about their school, its achievements and impressive facilities, they never lose sight of the fact that their core purpose is to ensure their children’s holistic development and wellbeing. St Clare’s educates the whole child in preparation for life, higher education and the world of work. They value your child’s happiness. St Clare’s pupils become confident, balanced, critical thinkers who are well prepared for life beyond school... wherever that may be.

Headmaster, Simon Antwis, invites you and your family to come and visit them at St Clare’s and explore the opportunities that an independent education can offer at its affordable best. Contact Holly Fowlkes, Marketing & Admissions Officer, on (01656) 789966 or email holly.fowlkes@stclares-school.co.uk

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