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CONTENTS Cardiff Now

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HERE & NOW GDPR ¯ General Data Protection Regulation After the legislation comes into play next

in place; communicate the rules in a way

year, organisations will have to report data

that all staff understand; have data assets

breaches within 72 hours. There will be more

fully recorded; be aware of data context.

stringent rules for obtaining consent from individuals on how their data can be used.

Set up internal controls

GDPR applies to personal data that

to ensure that they do not fall foul of the

resides anywhere within an organisation.

Its impact will be felt by every area of a small or medium sized business.

B

more files in their possession, so

the number of breaches and near misses increase. According to digital security company Gemalto there were 974 publicly disclosed data breaches during the first

data sources and locations; Documented

Some kinds of small businesses will

organisation; Revise staff hand book/

be affected more than others by the

policy

introduction

Allocated roles and responsibilities for

of

GDPR.

For

example

and other internet-based companies

a staggering pace. With more and

new GDPR legislation: Records held of all authorisations and access levels within

online retailers, social networking sites usinesses are generating data at

Strong internal controls can help an SME

are amongst those that will need to do

to

address

what

is

needed;

everyone that touches data.

First and foremost, you need to plan for

the most preparation for GDPR. Other

what needs to happen within business,

sectors that would do well to get their

charity or organisation to ensure future

houses in order well ahead of time include

GDPR compliance.

the financial services sector, retailers, the communications industry and healthcare.

Whatever Brexit looks like, UK enterprises that sell goods or services to other

Identification is key

EU countries will need to comply with

of 554 million data records.

Ahead of next May, every SME needs to

the new legislation. Whether England,

Members of the public are rightly concerned

undertake a full internal review to begin to unlock what is required. The review

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will

half of 2016, which led to the theft or loss

about the potential risks of such a breach if a company or organisation is holding personal information about them.

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the biggest change in data privacy regulation in two decades and it affects businesses of all sizes and in every sector, including SMEs. It has been devised to protect data privacy and standardise data protection laws across Europe. Enforced on 25 May 2018, heavy fines will be handed out – up to four percent of annual turnover - for companies that do not comply.

GDPR for SMEs in simple terms GDPR broadens the scope of personal privacy laws to protect the data rights of EU citizens. Individuals will have greater control over who holds data relating to them, and how it can be used.

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needs to include: What types of personally identifiable information do you hold?; Where are they located?; What level of security is required?; Who has access?; How will the data be used?; Do you have consent to use the data you hold?

GDPR is about more than just data being secure. It’s about capturing the context of data and being able to prove everything is being done to protect the subject’s data and the rights of the subject themselves.

retain GDPR in a post-Brexit world, we don’t yet know. But the UK government has indicated that if they ditch the new rule, something similar will be established in its place.

So sitting back and doing nothing is not an option. Small businesses need to be preparing themselves for tighter data regulations right now – whether in the form of GDPR or something else.

For

more L.

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Governance is paramount For an SME to be truly ready for GDPR,

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Christmas Festivities at Ronald McDonald House Cardiff

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onald McDonald House Charities provides

free

accommodation

for families who have children in

hospital. Over the summer the Cardiff House, the 14th House in the UK and the first in Wales opened its doors to families.

Since opening, the Cardiff House has accommodated over 190 families who have seriously ill children receiving care at the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital and the University Hospital of Wales.

Celebrating key dates and holidays is important at Ronald McDonald Houses

Greenleaf with four 7ft Christmas Trees,

Cardiff House - with music provided by

across the country and the Cardiff House

complete with red and gold baubles.

Forte School of Music and Choirs from

has already had a number of parties for families including a jungle themed fun day and a Halloween party.

With Christmas just around the corner, the House and its staff are getting ready to celebrate. Ronald McDonald Houses

Staff and supporters are already putting together hampers for the families who will be staying over Christmas, so they have

Kings Monkton School. For ticketing information, please contact fundraise. cardiff@uk.mcd.com.

something to open on Christmas morning

Part of an independent charity, Ronald

at a time when it’s hardest to be away

McDonald House Charities, the Cardiff

from their home, friends and relatives.

House welcomes support from the local community and businesses.

are open 365 days a year which of course

Ronald McDonald House Cardiff will be

includes Christmas day. The House will

holding a Carol Concert on Wednesday

For the latest news and updates about

be holding a Christmas party for families

13th December at St John the Baptist

Ronald McDonald House Charities visit

and has been decorated courtesy of PHS

Church in Cardiff to raise money for the

www.rmhc.org.uk..

Festive food, drink and merriment at the Abergavenny Christmas Fair

A

bergavenny will be filled with

a festive fun trail full of surprises,

up a showcase festive feast; Liz Knight

festive delights on Sunday 10 th

marshmallow toasting and lantern making

from Forage Fine Foods, with her foraged

December as the town hosts a

for the light parade.

Christmas

celebration of all things Christmas at the annual festive fair.

A glittering line up of chefs on the Market Hall stage will inspire your seasonal

The Abergavenny Christmas Fair will

menus, with everything from foraged

take place across Abergavenny’s Market

festive trifle, to making the most of

Hall, Upper Brewery Yard and St Mary’s

Christmas leftovers.

Priory grounds, with over 85 stallholders ready to help you stock up on fantastic produce for the festive season, or seek out some lovingly crafted presents for friends and family.

With a focus on celebrating up and coming Welsh culinary stars, the market hall stage will be showcasing: MasterChef QuarterFinalist Imran Nathoo on making the most

trifle;

Guardian

gardening

journalist Lia Leendertz wit h recipes from her wonderful seasonal book The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2018.

Tickets

are

Abergavenny

available Food

through

Festival

the

website:

www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com And do keep an eye on social media or sign up to the newsletter via our website to receive festival news first.

of your Christmas leftovers; Chef Tommy

Twitter: @afoodfestival

For the children, there will be Christmas

Heaney from Restuarant Tommy Heaney

Instagram: @afoodfestival

decoration and craft making activities,

@ The Great House, Bridgend, cooking

Facebook: Abergavenny Food Festival

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Confluences sofa

statement

chairs

Statement chairs add life to a room by being a centrepiece that accents the rest of the decor. When people enter the room, their eyes are drawn to it. Statement chairs are usually uniquely shaped, colourful, or highly elegant. Regardless of their design, they are meant to be appealing and stylish.

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cluttered and confusing. This guide

different types of chairs as well as lists

to a room, the overall design

will help buyers locate and select

which ones are more unique.

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a statement chair that is perfectly

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fitted to their living space.

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Arm chairs are simple, comfortable, and functional as well as heavily cushioned with armrests; to make a

is that they are both decorative

Types of Chairs to Select From

and functional. They provide extra

The purpose of a statement chair is

seating for family and guests while

to draw attention to itself without

still adding a design feature to the

overdoing it. When looking for one,

room. For an even greater effect,

the first step is to choose the type of

people can purchase two or three

chair. The more unique it is, the more

A chair and a half is very unique

of the same chair. However, having

of a statement it will make. However,

because of its size; it is wider than

several different styles of statement

regular chairs can also draw attention.

a regular chair, but smaller than

chairs will just make the room feel

The information below defines the

a loveseat; it is modern, perfect

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attention-grabbing

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Chairs by Arlo & Jacob

for lounging, and can still seat two

with the room décor.

usually they are a half-circle shape or

people; find pillows that accent the

Unique rating – medium

something similar that still supports

fabric for the best overall effect Unique rating – high The chaise longue is both elegant and unique; in ancient times only the wealthy and royalty had them; a long chair that extends out to support the legs and feet without the

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Club chairs are a fancier version of the arm chair; features a low back, a good amount of cushion, and armrests; often has nailhead trim on the armrests and back; works best as statement chairs when bought in groups of two or three.

Unique rating – low

the body without having a defined back or armrests; unique designs makes them good statement chairs, but their comfort can vary. Unique rating – high Recliners

are

the

classically

comfortable chairs; are very common so it is harder to turn them into a

use of an ottoman; make excellent

Minimal Chair - These chairs embody

statement piece; shop for high quality

centrepieces especially if they are

the statement that less is more; range

leather with decorative accents to

bought in a colour that is separate

in shapes and styles but they have

make them stand out more.

from the other furniture, but still flow

no armrests and usually no back;

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Chair by Arlo & Jacob

modern;

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Where to Shop for

characterized by being upholstered

low; if purchasing solid fabrics,

Statement Chairs

and having no armrests; since these

buy them in a group; striped or

Since

are fairly simple chairs, they work

pattern upholstered tub chairs can

generally unique, visits to your local

be statement chairs on their own.

independent retailer are more likely

Unique rating – high

to yeild your perfect chair. They

Wing chairs are common, but fancy;

themselves use statement chairs

Slipper

chairs

are

best in groups.

Unique rating – medium Tub

chairs

are

also

modern;

features a back and armrests that

chairs

are

to draw the eye to a particular

can be perfect statement chairs;

range or lead your eye through the

upholstered with an upright back

showroom. Of course the perfect

and wings that protrude from the

chair maybe found at an auction

and sometimes slopes downwards

side; sometimes they have ornately

or vintage shop , then your local

towards the front to create the

carved wooden claw feet.

upholstery

armrests; simple and unique, but

Unique rating – medium

refurbish it in new fabric.

are one continuous piece; the back is rounded around the cushion

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MINDING YOUR MANNERS Good table manners have long been a source of national pride, but they have taken quite a knock in the past few years. little more for dinner plates (main course), eight inches for pudding plates and six inches for side plates. With so many contemporary designs and shapes available this is just a guide, not a rule.

Using Cutlery The fork and spoon are the only things that should go into the mouth. Never lick the knife or eat off it. If using a knife and fork together, always keep the tines of the fork pointing downwards and push the food on to the fork. It may be necessary to use mashed potato to make peas stick to the fork but it is incorrect to turn the fork over and scoop. There are foods that are eaten with

F

irst, Bill Bryson criticised our lack of tipping. Now, traditionalists will be shocked to hear, a new survey has suggested our manners are going the American way. The dining habits of those across the Atlantic seem to have

just a fork, including some pasta and some fish. In this case use the fork in the right hand and have the tines up, more like a spoon.

When finished, the knife and fork (with tines facing upwards) or spoon etc are placed on the plate in a six-thirty position.

reached our shores, and the worst habit we have picked up from Spoon and Fork our American friends is using a knife and fork the wrong way. The Always eat puddings with a spoon and fork (both should always main perpetrators, according to the survey by search engine Ask be laid); the spoon should be a dessert spoon. Ice cream may be Jeeves, are the younger generation. Around a third of the under-30s eaten with a teaspoon, or a long teaspoon if served in a tall glass. surveyed use their fork with their right hand - going against British Sorbet, served between courses, is eaten with a teaspoon. traditions. To counteract this worrying trend, we have compiled a guide to etiquette for those who have adopted the American way.

Laying the Table Whether it is a formal dinner or a much more casual occasion, the basic rules do not vary when laying the table. Give each person as much elbow room as the table permits. Leave an even amount of space between places. Knives and spoons go on the right, forks on the left. The idea is always to work from the outside in.

Formally, it is correct always to lay side plates – even if they are not going to be used – with the napkins simply folded on them.

Knives, Forks and Spoons The basics are large and small knives, large and small forks, teaspoons, dessert (pudding) spoons and forks, and tablespoons.

There may be small blunt knives for butter, fish knives, soup spoons and extra small spoons for coffee, or for salt and mustard. Some people have different shaped spoons for soup and pudding, but cutlery design is not standard. If the dessert spoons are very small, then traditionally tablespoons are used for the soup. Teaspoons are also for tea and coffee, or for eating grapefruit or boiled eggs, for which you may sometimes find a type with a more pointed shape.

Plates and Bowls

Soup should be served in shallow bowls. Pudding, unless there is a lot of sauce, is served on small plates. A special dessert service with a decorative pattern may be used, or the same plates as the first course. The traditional diameters of plates are ten inches or a

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The Happiest places

to live in Wales A rural spa town has been named the very happiest, according to a new survey from Rightmove.

L

landrindod Wells is one of

• Community spirit

Harrogate, Royal Tunbridge Wells and

towns across the UK named as

• How safe they felt

Epsom also featured in the top 10.

some of the happiest places to

• How friendly people were

live. More than 17,000 people

took part in a Rightmove survey,

In Wales the top 5 were:

• Earning enough to live comfortably

Llandrindod Wells

are with aspects of where they live.

Across the UK, Royal Leamington Spa

out of a small farming community.

They were asked how they felt about:

was named the happiest place to live.

It's now well-known for being a spa

which asked them how happy they

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• The amenities and local services

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town and there's a culture around

there's even a trail dedicated to Alice

Wrexham

health and wellness - the traditional

in Wonderland in this north Wales

The largest town in north Wales, it's a

town crest even features Hygieia, the

coastal town.

place with a lot of history. It's near the

Goddess of Health. You can still try the waters at the Chalybeate Spring in the Rock Park, which became a hit with people in the Victorian era.

According to the town's website:

The Welsh capital has everything you need for city living, but with a friendliness you don't always find

World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and there are plenty of old buildings to take in while strolling around the town.

in other big cities. With plenty of

Newport

facilities, including stadiums and

Another city steeped in history,

arenas for big sports and music

whether it be Roman, political or

Llandudno

events along with places like the

musical, it's a friendly place without

Rows of coloured houses, waterfront

bay, the castle, the concert halls,

pretension and a welcoming culture.

living and a historic pier means

theatres and a vast number of

House prices are generally relatively

Llandudno is known around Britain

cultural facilities. It's hard to be

cheap and there are great links to

and beyond. It's well known for its

bored in such a vibrant city. There

other big cities. And with a new

19th century pier and North Shore

are a number of great parks and

shopping centre, and big community

beach, and the area still embodies

green spaces for a relaxing stroll

events such as the impressive food

the traditional seaside feel. You'll find

or picnic away from the hustle and

festival, it's definitely one place on

Punch and Judy shows, donkeys and

bustle.

way up.

"There’s a real sense of community and neighbourliness too".

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UncertainTy in Wales after stamp duty move by UK Budget Statement With stamp duty due to be abolished for first time buyers in England up to £300,000, one Cardiff estate agent said it poses a question for Welsh Government whether they follow suit from next year.

S

tamp

duty

relief

applies

in Wales until April 2018, when it is devolved and the Welsh

Government's

new

Land Transaction Tax is due to be introduced. Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford says there is still scope to change the new Welsh version of stamp duty in response to big changes to the tax for first time buyers announced by the Chancellor.

what is being offered in England.

• Up to £125,000 no tax • Between £125k and £250k 2%

announced as he set out the Welsh

• Between £250k and £925k 5%

Government budget for 2018-19

• Between £925k to £1.5m 10%

in October. The English Chancellor

• Above £1.5m 12%

set out from 23rd November the government

will

abolish

stamp

duty for all first-time buyers for homes worth up to £300,000, and

comes into effect in April in Wales,

purchases between £300,000 and

means that no-one pays stamp duty

£500,000. This will mean 80pc of

on a property worth up to £150,000.

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The current rates:

tax free next year, Mark Drakeford

buyers will pay £5,000 less on

stands this would be a more staged

following rates apply at the moment.

Home sales up to £150,000 will be

The land transaction tax, which

Estate agent David Ricketts says as it

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under pressure to fall into line with

helping them get on the housing ladder, the government said.

However for non-first time buyers the

All the above are plus 3% for 2nd homes and Buy to Let schemes.

The new rates in Wales under Land Transaction Tax: • Up to £150,000 no tax • Between £150k and £250k 2.5% • Between £250k and £400k 5% • Between £400k and £750k 7.5% • Between £750k to £1.5m 10% • Above £1.5m 12%

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

Common Frog (Rana temporaria)

my wild garden year 2017 saw the start of a new mission for wildlife in Cardiff as The Wildlife Trust of South and

W

West Wales launched their ‘My Wild Cardiff’ project. ith the help of some lovely locals we

decade! These beautiful and wild creatures need your

have created 12 new bug hotels in

help to be able to live in urban areas. By making simple

Canton, built Cardiff’s first ever pop-

changes in your gardens we can all make Cardiff a little

up wildlife garden in Bute Park, gave 3

more wildlife friendly.

wildlife gardening talks, taught 15 learning providers about bringing nature into schools and had 3 schools visit to our nature reserves!

mind one of your New Year resolutions! To help you get

Together with our partners, we have been, and will

for each month of the year. These contain easy and

continue to champion Cardiff’s wildlife, help people learn about the different species and create new habitats within the city.

But it doesn’t stop there...

Did you know that there are Otters on the River Taff and Hummingbird Hawk Moths visiting Bute Park? Or that Cardiff has its own species of wildflower?

started we’ve produced FREE wildlife gardening packs useful information about how to help certain wildlife species at specific times of the year. We’ve included information on how to build your own nest boxes for birds, how you can help bumblebees, what mammals to look out for and when, how to dig a wildlife pond and much more.

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your city wild, contact project officer Rose on

second year and we have lots of exciting new plans to

r.revera@welshwildlife.org.

help you create more wild spaces in Cardiff.

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We challenge you to make gardening with wildlife in

To find out more about The Wildlife Trust

We will have a focus on Hedgehogs in 2018; one of

and the Nature Reserves that it manages as

Britain’s most iconic wildlife species but which have

a wildlife conservation charity, please visit

sadly declined by over a third in the UK over the last

www.welshwildlife.org.

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For lots of us the arrival of Christmas and the dawn of a new year means time to look ahead and set some goals.

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FESTIVE TIPS FOR MEN How to avoid the embarrassing Christmas jumper Have fun with colour Reindeer Face Jumper from Topman

You’re not at work, so Christmas is the perfect time to experiment with colour. Again, it doesn’t have to be loud.

You’re after the beautifully tuned harmony, not a cacophony.

Your best impact colour, combined with a seasonal neutral, allows for all sorts of wearable options - a T-shirt and jumper combo, a shirt with contrasting buttons, impact colour within a pattern.

To give you some ideas, here are some impact/neutral combinations that will always work: Contrasting colours are great, try raspberry or chinese blue with navy as your neutral or try either damson or burgundy with charcoal.

If you prefer softer hues, try powder blue or duck egg with dark blue grey as the neutral or smoked grape or cherry with French navy.

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here’s lots to get excited about at this time of year - Christmas parties, presents, mulled wine, sparkly lights… But there’s a downside to festive traditions the men’s Christmas jumper.

Now don’t get the wrong idea. We’re not going to shout `Bah humbug’ at every man sporting a red-nosed reindeer on his chest… even when the aforementioned nose is flashing on and off beneath a pair of novelty antlers.

Festive fun is what it’s all about, but there are alternatives to the embarrassing Christmas jumper. Here are a few ideas…

Or add some splashes of colour to a great neutral, try geranium red or turquoise with tan or try leaf green or bright navy with dove grey.

Rich tones include either moss or kingfisher with dark brown as your neutral or try mustard or light olive with dark olive.

Whatever your preference, if you want to avoid the Christmas colour cliche, then red and green are probably best left for the tree.

Festive grooming You’ve avoided the dodgy Christmas jumper look and your colours are all sorted, but there’s still one thing that can sabotage your look - personal grooming. Make sure you are

The Christmas shirt

using a good quality face wash and moisturiser and condition

With shirts, it’s all in the detail. An Italian collar, for example,

that beard if you have one!

with a contrasting colour or pattern on the inside, is a really classy way to add festive colour and personality.

Look out for contrasting stitching on cuffs and collars. It’s the kind of subtle detail that stands out amidst all those woolly Santas.

When it comes to detailing, buttons are your secret weapon.

It could be colour, pattern or texture… Shirt buttons speak volumes without shouting about it.

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TIPS FOR the office

christmas party That combination of colleagues, cocktails, end-of-year stress, your boss… and camera phones. Is there a work event more fraught with peril? Relax, we’re about to make things a little easier for you. Here’s our handy guide on what to wear to a work party – the `’dos’, the `don’ts’ and the 'absolutely-avoid-at-all-costs’. remember you’re

that fine line between "I’m attractive

Lace can come to your rescue here.

still at work

and sexy" and "Take me seriously,

It’s a great way to look elegantly

This isn’t like other Christmas parties.

I’m a professional"?

gorgeous

You’re not letting loose with friends or family and regardless of how much you enjoy yourself, it’s important to think beyond the event. The image you present to your work colleagues

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Don’t reveal too much flesh You know that old adage about showing off either cleavage or legs,

while

professional

maintaining

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even

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mind when choosing a party outfit

will stick with them, and you don’t

It’s really easy to sabotage your

for your work do. It may sound unfair,

professional credibility by wearing

want to be the subject of whispered

but the amount of skin you reveal is

something that’s wildly inconsistent

water-cooler conversations for the

in inverse proportion to the amount

with

next 6 months. So how do you tread

of authority you’ll project.

Understated elegance will always

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Consistency is key. As a general rule, think about what you’d normally wear to work but with added sparkle and glamour.

Again, this is a bit depressing.

Evidently, books are still judged by their covers, but it’s worth knowing – and it means choosing your work party make-up strategically.

Go for subtly alluring eyes teamed up with your best red lipstick. You’ll exude confidence without looking

beat the wacky or the risqué when it

For example, with a slightly higher

comes to work parties.

heel or elegant stilettos you can

Remember, someone is bound to take a photograph. If in doubt, go for an outfit that you’re happy to have shared on social media for your boss to see, and your future boss, and the

stunning evening look. And let’s face it, an amazing pair of statement earrings will have far more impact than a pair of flashing Christmas trees.

on the collar bones or shoulders is a great way to add subtle illumination – a bit of glitz and subtle sparkle without exposing too much flesh.

You’ll probably need to refresh your make-up during the party, so pop a mineral foundation into your

boss after that...

Don’t go overboard

compact and load up a retractable

Consistency is key. As a general rule,

with the make-up

lip brush with your favourite lipstick.

A recent Harvard study has revealed

That way, they’re ready to whip out

think about what you’d normally wear to work but with added sparkle

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quickly transform a work suit into a

overly made up. A hint of bronzer

that make-up sends a strong signal

when you’re feeling a bit sweaty

and glamour. The easiest way to

about your perceived authority. In

(sorry, glowing a bit too much).

glam up a daytime work outfit is to

short, you’ll appear competent and in control when you wear a moderate

In the end, there’s nothing wrong

accessorise - especially handy if your Christmas party is immediately

amount of make-up. However, if you

work do. But be yourself within

after work because the new look

go overboard with the glam look,

reason. Have fun, let loose, enjoy

can fit neatly into your handbag or

your

the party – and look your fabulously

briefcase.

diminishes.

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weddings

A Guide to Your Winter Wedding Winter is arguably the most romantic time of year. Find out how to make your winter wedding extra special,

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and how to make the most of getting married at such a wonderful time of year. inter is an exceptionally beautiful time

the budget. There really is no limit to the ways in which

to get married. Think snow, fairy lights

to make your winter wedding beautiful.

and that magical feeling of Christmas time. Think serving warm mulled wine,

and making wedding-themed crackers for your tables.

Think Christmas trees and roaring log fires.

decoration, and will enhance the magic of your special day. You could even take it a step further and have miniature Christmas trees for your centrepieces,

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perhaps even with small favours wrapped like

Because the winter months are generally less popular

Christmas presents underneath.

for weddings than the summer months, many suppliers, including venues, florists, caterers and photographers will offer a discount for getting married in winter. Shopping around can save you a lot of money,

Favours Choose winter-themed favours. Silver, wedding-themed crackers are a great idea, and you can buy the equipment

but ensure not to compromise on quality for a bargain.

to make them yourself. Likewise, you could compile

Think Seasonally

Christmas tree decorations. Think about imagery such

Having a winter wedding offers a great opportunity to get creative with your catering. Warm, hearty dishes like casseroles and sticky toffee pudding or fruit crumble will go down very well with your guests and make a great change from standard wedding food. It is not just the

miniature Christmas stockings or give personalised as snowflakes, robins and snowy winter scenes. You can create a magical Christmas-esque feel without having to have Santa’s face or the nativity scene everywhere.

Your Honeymoon

wedding breakfast you can get creative for however,

Just because you are getting married during winter, it

think of seasonally-themed reception drinks, such as

doesn’t mean that you can’t have a traditional beach

warm mulled wine, rather than Pimms, and at your

and spa honeymoon. Many locations around the

evening buffet, serve mince pies instead of cupcakes.

world are at their warmest time of year while we are at

Decoration Winter offers the chance to make the decoration for your wedding extremely beautiful. Enquire with your chosen venue whether there will be a Christmas tree, if

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Fairy lights make a great, wintery addition to your

our coldest, so you can book your fantasy honeymoon and dazzle your friends with your tan when you get home. Ensure to ask your travel agent what the best locations are for the time of your honeymoon.

your wedding is close to Christmas time. Speak to your

If you are looking to do something a little different,

florist about seasonal flowers, such as Snowdrops

why not jet off for a city break? London, Dublin, New

and Camellias. Think about silver and white table

York, Paris and other cities are at their most beautiful

decorations, chair covers, centre pieces and crockery.

in winter. Your city honeymoon will provide a great

You can take this a step further, with ice sculptures

opportunity to shop, ice-skate and curl up by a roaring

and other large decorations for your room, if you have

fire. What could be more romantic than that?

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FOOD & DRINK

Pear & Apple Mince Pie Filling

By Asimakis Chaniotis HEAD CHEF AT Pied à Terre Pied à Terre are thrilled and genuinely excited to announce the appointment of Asimakis Chaniotis as the new Head Chef. Asimakis brings his dynamic and innovative skills on his return to the prestigious restaurant.

Having served his time as sous chef under both Marcus Eaves and Andy McFadden, Asimakis, in the timehonoured fashion at Pied à Terre was promoted to the top job having come through the ranks, as all previous head chefs have done. Aged just 27, Asimakis’ energy brings an air of excitement to the London restaurant scene and a fresh vision for the future of the critically-acclaimed French restaurant. Whilst he will maintain the renowned standard of the dining experience at the Michelin Star restaurant, Asimakis will introduce his own style, look and feel on the menu to heighten the culinary experience.

David Moore, owner and restaurateur of Pied à Terre, has partnered with some of the greatest chefs to work in London. David gained two Michelin stars with his founding partner Richard Neat, and maintained them with chefs Tom Aikens and Shane Osborne.

David sees a new energy in Asimakis which he hasn’t seen on the London restaurant scene for many years. David believes Asimakis’ energy, personality and showmanship will bring a fresh touch to one of London’s longest standing Michelin starred restaurants.

The new menu launched this Autumn, and with each dish the diner will share a taster of Asimakis’ own culinary journey. Having grown up in Athens, Greece, Asimakis has taken inspiration from his roots as well as his experiences within the Pied à Terre family to create each dish.

Asimakis comments: ”Food was always at the centre of family life. I spent my school holidays at my grandparent’s farmhouse in Kefalonia where I was surrounded by fresh produce with trees and bushes producing the finest fruit and vegetables including pomegranate trees, fig trees, wild oregano and olive trees as far as the eye can see. So when it came to deciding my career, I knew straight away I wanted to be a chef. My new role at Pied à Terre has given me the opportunity to develop my creativity and continue to deliver an outstanding experience.”

Pied à Terre is an independently owned West End gastronomic restaurant located in the heart of Fitzrovia, London W1. Pied à Terre was established in 1991, operating under the guidance of David Moore. The restaurant has gained some of the highest awards and accolades possible, starting with its first Michelin star in 1993 and becoming a two Michelin star restaurant in 1996, retaining one star currently.

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3 One combined, sprinkle over the demerara sugar and mix again.

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KEEPING ACTIVE

Start/Finish: This walk starts and ends at Hengoed Railway Station in the Rhymney Valley just north of Caerphilly. Public Transport: Hengoed has its own railway station just to the north of Caerphilly and has connections with Cardiff Central and beyond. There are regular buses through the Rhymney Valley. Please check ‘Traveline Wales’ before you embark on your journey.

Distances: Main walk 6.5 miles and 3 miles for shorter walk. Time: Allow all day for main walk and 2 hours for shorter route. Refreshments: There is a convenience store to the south-west of the station at Maes-y-Cwmmer on the main road south of the viaduct. There are several pubs in the vicinity, one is called ‘The Angel Inn’. Terrain: There are a few steady climbs on the outward route linking the valleys but as half of the walk is on disused railway tracks, they are fairly flat. Strong footwear is essential in the winter months and poles an advantage. It is an ideal ‘Winter Wellies Walk’. There are steps, gates and footbridges. Some mud is possible after heavy rain at any time of the year! There are ramps from Hengoed Railway Station up onto ‘The Gren Way’ and cycle route 47 that crosses the viaduct and goes for several miles in either direction so this section of the walk is ‘Wheel-Friendly’ - for those with wheelchairs or push-chairs. History: This walk is in the Rhymney Valley, once home to miners and quarrymen. ‘The Gren Way’ was named after the newspaper cartoonist ‘Grenfell Jones’ (1934 to 2007) of Hengoed, son of a miner, who worked for the South Wales Echo for 35 years and signed his cartoons with ‘Gren’. Some of his cartoons can be seen along ‘The Gren Way’ and one has been immortalized in stainless steel on a bench on the viaduct.

The winding gear above the pit heads at the disused Penallta Colliery tower above the town as a stark reminder of mining times. This colliery opened in around 1908 employing around 300 men and by 1923 gave jobs to 2400 men.

These historic colliery remains are being incorporated in a redevelopment project. The walk crosses Penallta Country Park, carved out of the mining spoil heaps with its earth sculpture of ‘Sultan’ the pit pony by Mick Petts.

1: From eastern side of Hengoed Railway Station, walk up zig-zag ramp, turning left onto viaduct. Notice bench featuring a ‘Gren’

3: The main walk turns right from ‘Gren Way’ and follows wall then goes left along back of houses to lane. Keep straight on to Castle Street and down onto main road (A469). Cross road, turning left briefly then right down lane between houses. Follow lane down to hairpin bend and take footpath off corner that crosses footbridge over River Rhymney. Turn left up path to main road at Tir-y-Berth.

4: Note: ‘Gren Way’ goes left along main road. Cross road beyond roundabout and take first turning on right then turn left back to Hengoed Railway Station. Main walk turns right for ¼ mile passing terraced cottages below main road. At Beatty Street on right you need to cross main road and walk past a children’s playground and down track to barrier and through tunnel beneath railway. The ‘right of way’ goes left up slope, curving to right and along edge of development to exit on Hengoed Road near Derwendeg School.

cartoon at start of ‘Gren Way’. Cross old railway viaduct with its two

5: Cross to road opposite and shortly turn right and follow this

viewpoints and River Rhymney below. The first train crossed this

old lane round a few twists and turns and over a pretty stone

viaduct on 11th January 1858 and the last on 15th June 1964. Before

bridge then up gradual climb past industrial units to junction with

the viaduct could be built, houses were constructed at Maes-y-

‘right of way’. Turn right along lane for ¼ mile. (Disused railway)

Cwmmer to accommodate workers. Notice sculpture called ‘Wheel

6: Take path through industrial units and up slope to road

O’Drams’ created by Andy Hazell.

through industrial estate. Keep walking uphill to exit on Penallta

2: Take path back on yourself down another disused railway

Road on edge of Gelligaer.

track and follow old track for one mile, via a section of lane, to

7: Cross road and walk left along minor road beyond main road to

end. You are near ‘Fleur do Lis’.

a junction taking road called ‘Rhosyn View’ back down to Penallta Road. This deviation avoids busy main road. Turn right to corner turning right (effectively straight on) along lane that leads into Penallta Country Park. Take time to explore this park that has been created on site of old colliery heaps from Penallta Colliery across main road. Look out for Pit Pony ‘Sultan’!

8: Walk southwards across park to reach old railway line (Cycle Route 47) that skirts around Penallta Park (see sketch map).

9: Turn left along disused railway. Walk one mile to railway arch beneath Penallta Road.

10: Cross another road and tributary of River Rhymney and after ½ mile go beneath another bridge. Shortly you will reach station car park at Hengoed. Turn immediately right over footbridge that crosses line to Rhymney at Hengoed Station where walk ends.

Written and Illustrated by Glynis Dray

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living history

THE BIG PIT: A BRIEF HISTORY Big Pit, now the National Coal Museum of Wales, was just one of a number of collieries to be operated in the Blaenavon area during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The mine, however, was the most important colliery in the town for over one hundred years and has an interesting history.

Decline of the Coal Industry From the Great Depression of the 1920s and 1930s the British coal industry went into terminal decline.

The reduced demand for Welsh coal and the increased competition from abroad placed enormous strain on the industry. A series of pit closures in the 1970s and 1980s had a damaging effect on communities that had, for many generations, relied on mining. Big Pit, Blaenavon’s last coalmine, closed in February 1980. At the time of its

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closure it employed 250 people and was therefore still a relatively important employer in the town. The closure

he shaft at Big Pit, originally known as Kearsley’s Pit,

of the pit accelerated Blaenavon’s decline. By the end of

was sunk to the depth of 200ft by the Blaenavon

the 1980s Blaenavon was merely a dormitory town with

Company in 1860. It was deepened in 1880 to its

boarded up shops lining the once prosperous streets.

present depth of 300ft and became known as ‘Big

From 1975, however, plans had been made to convert Big

Pit’ because of its unusually large elliptical shaft. Parts of Big Pit, however, date to the early nineteenth century. Big Pit was an amalgamation of several mines, namely Coity Pits, Dodd’s Slope, Coity Level, Blaenavon New Mine, Elled Drift, Forge Pit, Forge Slope and Forge Level, the earliest part of the mine, which was sunk in 1812. Many mines in the Blaenavon area, including Forge Level, were initially used for the gathering of ironstone rather than coal, in order to support the local ironworks. Coal was also mined

Pit into a museum to bring national attention to coalmining heritage of Wales. There was no delay in converting the mine to a new use and Big Pit reopened as a museum in April 1983, under the auspices of a charitable trust.

Big Pit Museum Big Pit Mining Museum was instantly popular, providing visitors with the unique experience of exploring underground passages with former miners but financial

at Blaenavon to meet a local demand but it was not until the

difficulties meant that the museum often faced an

late nineteenth century that the reign of ‘King Coal’ came to

uncertain future. The management of the site was

south Wales. By the late nineteenth century the significance

assumed by the National Museums and Galleries of Wales

of Welsh steel and iron-making was on the wane but a

in 1999 and since Blaenavon received World Heritage

growing demand existed for Welsh coal to fuel locomotives,

Status in 2000, the museum has gone from strength to

steam ships, factories and houses. Many Welsh towns,

strength and visitor numbers have soared. An extensive

including Blaenavon, specialised on the production of coal

revamp of the site was completed in 2004 courtesy

in order to take advantage of the high demand.

of grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Welsh

King Coal The South Wales Coalfield was at the height of production between the 1880s and 1913. In 1913 Wales recorded its highest ever output; 57,000,000 tons of coal was produced by nearly a quarter of a million Welsh miners.

Big Pit was a massive employer in Blaenavon, some 1,300 men worked at the mine during the early 1920s.

Blaenavon coal was shipped around the world, to as far

Assembly Government and the Welsh Tourist Board.

The new surface displays, exhibitions and interpretation features were instrumental in Big Pit receiving the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for museum of the year in 2005. Since 1983 over three million people have been welcomed to the site and, with its enduring popularity, Big Pit will continue to bring global attention to the coalmining heritage of Wales for many years to come.

a field as South America. It was also used by the Great

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golden years

CARDIFF CARE HOME OFFERS GUIDED TOURS An ‘all-inclusive’ residential care home in Cardiff, which includes a salon, specialised gym and home cinema, is offering guided tours of the home throughout December and January.

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en-suite bedrooms. The home has an on-site chef and

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can be used for private family occasions.

home website carehome.co.uk after less than six

There is a chauffeur service with a Mercedes-Benz and

months of opening, based on postal cards and

minibus ready to take residents into town which all is covered

website submissions completed by either residents or

by the weekly fees. A dedicated activities co-ordinator also

family members.

plans an impressive events programme, every month.

Tŷ Llandaff has the ability to accommodate people for

Tŷ Llandaff is ideally situated for visitors with buses

nursing or residential care from the age of 18. It also

running every 10 minutes to Cardiff city centre with

offers short-term respite care for individuals looking

the bus stop just 100 yards away. The M4 is a four-mile

for a place to recuperate after surgery or illness.

drive, Cardiff central station is three, while Ninian Park

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train station is one mile away.

team will lead guided tours around the state-of-the-

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DECEMBER Tuesday 5th

The Bootleg Beatles in Concert St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. Formed from the West End cast of the Broadway musical ‘Beatlemania’.

The Bootleg Beatles’ career began at a now long forgotten student’s bash in Tiverton, Devon, UK on 26 March 1980 ” almost ten years to the day since Paul McCartney announced

Thursday 7th Steps Tribute Village Hotel, 29 Pendwyallit Road, Cardiff, CF14 7EF. Our famous tribute acts and party nights will have you rockin’ around the Christmas tree. Full Ticket Price : £35.00 per adult or £10.00 deposit per person. Final balance due October 1st.

Hotel will contact you to collect full payment. For large group bookings please contact Hotel direct. Event Includes: 3 Course Set Menu with vegetarian option and a Resident DJ. Bar opens

the original’s had split. In 1982, the now firmly established BBs

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St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. Tadaaki

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participation as we outwit the Wicked Queen, then you have a glittering festive treat for all ages. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all! Cost: Varies. tel: 029 2087 8889 Sunday 10th City Voices Cardiff: Christmas!

St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. CITY VOICES CARDIFF present CHRISTMAS! A festive choral treat for the whole family. After the success of Spirit of the Season (2013), Rejoice and Be Merry (2015) and Christmas! (2016) City Voices Cardiff return with their latest festive offering once again titled CHRISTMAS! This year it’s another festive miscellany of popular and well-loved carols and seasonal music plus the chance for a singalong and some audience participation. As always it wouldn’t be a CVC concert without a few surprises as well!

So come and join us for this festive choral treat for the whole family. Cost: £13/5/10. tel: 029 2087 8444 Tuesday 12th – Sunday 31st The Bear Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, CF10 5AL. Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear’s lap? Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a bear a bath? Or clear up its poo?! Looking after a bear is exhausting stuff. One night when she’s fast asleep, an enormous snowy white bear climbs into Tilly’s bedroom. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly’s not scared. Based on Raymond Briggs’ much-loved storybook, The Bear is a heart-warming back Conductor Laureate Tadaaki Otaka as he marks his 30th year

and humorous wintry tale featuring dazzling puppetry,

with the orchestra. Takemitsu’s luminous poem weaves a small

delicious music, dreamy storytelling, and dozens of laughs. An

idea into a rich ‘twill’ of sound that borrows from the ethereal

unforgettable experience for the whole family The Bear is a

worlds of Debussy and Messiaen. Similarly, Rachmaninov’s

perfect introduction to theatre for little people. Cost: £10.

second symphony evolves from a small winding stream into

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tidal surges. Elgar’s cello concerto offers a different romanticism, tinged with both melancholy and subdued rage as the composer

Saturday 16th – Tuesday 19th

laments a nation lost to the ravages of war. Who better to capture

Bert and Cherry’s Christmas Plum Pudding

this intensity than Steven Isserlis in the solo role?

St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. This special

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performance from the Tiddly Prom team brings Bert, Cherry and many of their musical friends back together for fun and

Saturday 9th

frivolity. Featuring songs from Bert’s three popular Tiddly

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Proms alongside festive favourites, this interactive live musical

New Theatre, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN. The New Theatre’s

show is an ideal way for the under 5s to re-introduce the adults

spectacular family pantomime Snow White and the Seven

they look after to Christmas. Bert is in a festive mood; the

Dwarfs will star Samantha Womack, Gareth Thomas, Mike

Christmas tree is up and he’s wrapped up every thing ready for

Doyle, Chico and Tam Ryan who will bring Wales’ No.1

the big day. Cherry is coming to help put the finishing touches

pantomime to life with an abundance of comedy and music,

to the decorations and all their friends will be popping in too.

sensational dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning

As usual expect a lively story, lots silly songs to sing along to

scenery. Throw in a magical mirror, seven friendly dwarfs, a

and a large helping of musical plum pudding. Cost: £7.50.

beautiful princess, a handsome prince and plenty of audience

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Wednesday 20th Sweeney Todd Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, CF10 5AL. This is a Welshlanguage production. Students from BA Canolfan Berfformio Cymru – Y Drindod Dewi Sant perform the Stephen Sondheim classic, Sweeney Todd. Cost: £10. tel: 029 2063 6464 Thursday 21st –Sunday 24th The Nutcracker St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins at nightfall on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes tumble outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairytale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse

up with a powerful show stopping voice, and has been called

King and his mouse army battle with the Nutcracker Prince

“The Welsh Springsteen”, but there are also shades of John

and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place

Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews there may be ” but

where the magic really begins. Cost: from £18.50.

he stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what

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thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives. Cost: £17.

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Tuesday 9th

Little Red and The Big Bad Wolf

The Band

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds,

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, CF10 5AL. The Band is a

Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER.Join us for a bold and highly

brand new British musical featuring the songs of Take That and

theatrical re-telling of the well-known classic tale packed with

is created in association with all 5 members of Britain’s most

music, dance and song. The production explores the thrill of

successful band. Cost: Varies.

adventure and unknown versus the safety and familiarity of the

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path and how irresistible straying can be, as well as the tension between mankind and nature. Are the wolves really the villains

Saturday 14th

in a world where the woodcutter is destroying the forest? And

WNO Orchestra

is Grandma the trophy hunter really sick? Cost: £7.

St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. Beethoven’s

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Overture to Egmont never fails to impress, and its blazing intensity has delighted audiences ever since its Viennese

Sunday 28th

premiere in 1810. Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is a work

Anton and Erin

of breathtaking originality packed with wonderful tunes that

St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. Join the

generate passion, rapture and virtuosity. With memorable

nation’s favourite ballroom couple when they return with

tunes Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony pulses with energy

an exciting new show for 2018 as they celebrate the golden

drawn from his American experiences in New York and evokes

age of Hollywood. Featuring dazzling new choreography,

the composer’s longing for his native Bohemia. Cost: Varies.

sparkling costumes and a sensational show band performing

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timeless music including: Somewhere in Time, Cry Me a River, Mr Bojangles, Downtown, This Nearly Was Mine, New York,

Tuesday 16th

New York, Couple of Swells and Libertango. Anton du Beke &

Martyn Joseph

Erin Boag, Richard Balcombe conductor, Lance Ellington star

St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. Martyn

vocalist. Six world class Ensemble Dancers. Plus the full 25

Joseph is as performer like no other. He’s a jaw dropping guitar

piece London Concert Orchestra. Cost: from £30.50.

player who has developed a unique percussive style, teamed

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