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Windows are a great focal point in a room, blinds and shades should be both decorative and functional.

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DESIGN

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With so many styles of blinds and shades to choose from, finding the right one for your needs isn't always a simple open-and-shut case.

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Paul Blyth

CONTRIBUTORS

Glynis Dray Amelia Hanson

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Find out about Wildlife Trust Wales and their Welsh Wildlife Heroes

gardener’s question time returns

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CONTENTS

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lychee thai chilli

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home & garden

Windows are a great focal point in a room, blinds and shades should be both decorative and functional.

BUYING BLINDS AND SHADES With so many styles of blinds and shades to choose from, finding the right one for your needs isn't always a simple open-and-shut case.

Here, we've gathered the best advice to help see you through the process.

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hether you're looking for privacy, style, or both, it can be a daunting task to choose window treatments.

Should you head to a specialty blind

store, your local home centre, or shop online? How formal should you go, or how sheer? And how come your stylish neighbours always seem to get it right?

Luckily we're here to put you on the right track.

Windows are a great focal point in a room, blinds and shades should be both decorative and functional. Thankfully, we've come a long way from the days of hiding them behind basic mini blinds.

Now you can dress up a room in hundreds of ways without making a major investment. But before you dive in and start buying, read our helpful tips over the page, after all, you don't want to go in blind!

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Shades provide more ways to create different looks and moods

Woven wood shades offer full, natural-looking coverage

Light and privacy

Your decorating style

or living rooms where you want a

How much do you want and/or need?

Is it formal or casual, comfortable

softer, more romantic effect.

Decide whether you want your room

or chic? Bold colours can be fun or

bright and airy or more "buttoned

dramatic. Subtle hues are perfect for

up" and cozy. Is your goal to block out

a room decorated in neutral, earthy

light for snug sleep in the bedroom

colours. Do you prefer corded styles

or hang a sheer fabric in your kitchen

or sleeker, streamlined cordless ones?

that lets the sunshine in while you do the dishes? Are the windows you're covering near the front door or facing the sunny side of the house?

Do you have young children in your household? If you do you should look

blinds

help

conserve

energy and filter light, so they work hard for your money.

When choosing blinds, keep in mind that wider horizontal slats create the illusion of bigger windows and more space in small rooms and

at streamlined cordless blinds and

apartments. Whereas vertical blinds

styles and fabrics you choose.

shades.

work for windows that are wider than

Your budget

BUYING Blinds

picture windows with a sweeping

Are you outfitting just one window or

These are best if you want tiltable

view or across sliding glass doors.

the entire house? You may consider

slats that can be adjusted to let the

spending more on certain windows

sunshine in (or not). They offer a

PROS

and scaling back on others. Window

handsome, clean-looking custom fit

You don't have to put blinds at half-mast

treatments are priced by size, so expect

and plenty of privacy. Prices for blinds

to let in light, as you do with shades -

larger treatments to cost more. Custom

generally climb in this order: vinyl,

the full length of the window pane can

sizes and specialty fabrics, patterns and

aluminum, faux wood (or textured

always be covered for a finished look,

features also add to the cost.

vinyl) and wood. Here's what to know

even when slats are open. Handy for

about some types.

bathrooms and bedrooms because

All of these factors will influence the

Urgh... cleaning

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Safety

Insulating

they are tall. They're an ideal pick for

you can leave blinds down for privacy

Standard blinds can be cleaned at

Wood blinds come in light and

home, but are magnets for dust and

dark hues and polished or painted

need frequent attention. Shades in

finishes. They're not the best choice

CONS

textured fabrics and weaves hide soil

for kitchens or baths, where moisture

Blinds generally require more of a

better and are best cared for with either

could do damage (choose polymer or

commitment to keep clean, because

vacuuming or professional cleaning.

faux wood instead), or for bedrooms

the slats attract dust and grime.

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home & garden

Choose polymer or faux wood blinds for the bathroom

Blinds offer a handsome, clean-looking custom fit and plenty of privacy

Shades

Honeycomb, aka cell or cellular, are

Fabric shades (especially if they're

These are better if you're looking

designed with horizontal rows of air

a light colour) should be vacuumed

for tremendous versatility and style.

pockets (like the tight, neat rows in

with a hand tool regularly and

They provide more ways to create

a bee's honeycomb) which work to

either spot-cleaned or sent out for

different looks and moods using

keep heat in during winter, and out

professional cleaning.

texture, pattern and fabric weight.

during the summer. These energy

As with blinds there are a variety of

savers are a favourite for all around

styles and materials to choose from,

the house.

here are a few:

Knowing the sizes of the windows you want to cover will help you

Blackout, with a room-darkening

choose more wisely. You should

Woven wood (such as bamboo)

fabric, block out up to 100 percent

measure exactly where you want

offers full, natural-looking coverage.

of

than

the blind or shade to be. So, if an

It works well in garden rooms and

conventional styles) and are ideal

inside-mount blind will stop at the

breakfast nooks, where you often

for bedrooms, home theatres, and

frame, so should your measuring

need to filter out the sun to read the

media rooms.

tape. For outside-mounted styles,

light

(they

cost

more

include the window frame in your

newspaper or see your iPad screen.

Solar are made from a sheer weave Tight weaves like twill or microsuede

measurements. It's always worth

that offers protection from harmful

offer

because

calling the store you plan to buy from

UV rays but don't completely block

they're opaque. These work well in

to confirm that you have measured

your view. They are a good option for

correctly before making the trip.

optimal

privacy

bedrooms and bathrooms - and, of course, the guest room.

Roman shades have soft, wide pleats that fold flat when raised by a cord.

These are lovely for the dining room, living room and family room. Balloon - where the fabric is gathered at the

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How to Measure

sunrooms, kids' rooms, dining areas, and light-drenched offices.

Hopefully you've now got a better idea

PROS

those windows and are ready to start

Shades are a versatile way to easily

choosing the right colours. If you're

refresh any room and can lend a

still unsure then the best thing to

warmer, softer look than blinds.

do is find your local, independent

bottom - make a high-style statement

CONS

and are a dressy touch for formal

To keep them fresh and clean, you'll

living rooms or sitting rooms.

need to hand-wash vinyl shades.

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of what you're after when beautifying

specialist, who will make sure you're not left in the dark!

BY AMELIA HANSON

home & garden

It’s Nothing Personal: Chain Store vs. Independent Designer It’s a weekend and you are on the hunt for a new kitchen so you hit the stores. Understandably, you head straight for the large chain store that is at the front of your consciousness.

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ou’ve just seen their glorious advert on the TV and couldn’t miss their full-page advertisement in the national press. The images are stunning and the copy includes words like “SALE, DISCOUNT, FREE" and "BUY NOW PAY LATER”. When you get to the showroom one sales person bombards you after another. There is a very simple reason for this. It’s nothing personal, it’s simply business, and that’s the key issue. OK, so not all chain store sales people are the same. You can find genuinely talented, focused individuals in the large stores. But there are many major differences between a chain store kitchen and one that’s been independently designed.

An independently designed kitchen takes time to get right and takes your individual needs into account. If a kitchen from Your Space Living were a jigsaw puzzle it would contain a thousand pieces. You’d definitely need to start from the edges. It has to blend to every angle, quirky feature, and imperfection your kitchen space may bring. The look of the kitchen should fulfil your desires. Its functionality should match your needs. It should be made from the highest quality materials and components because independent kitchen designers

value their reputation. They can’t afford to upset their clients. They need to deliver a product and a service that delights in every way.

The resulting finish will be nothing less than perfection because an independent designer will not accept any less.

Independent designers build relationships with their clients. It’s the only way to discover what the client needs and how to match up the design to the client’s lifestyle. Getting to know you and your family, how you use the kitchen and what you like to do in it can influence the layout, the flow and also the materials used. As design director at Your Space Living, I explore all of the options. I never look to simply ‘rip out and replace’ an existing kitchen. So many kitchens I see are designed poorly, often by building firms whose sole purpose is to complete a house quickly and cheaply. A truly designed kitchen is thoughtful, innovative and full of wow factor.

So, before you naturally head to the big kitchen chain stores, why not take a side step to see how an independently designed kitchen can change the way you live whilst creating a space you will love for many years to come. With Your Space Living it’s extremely personal and it’s never simply business.

Jo Buckerfield is the design director at Your Space Living. Get more kitchen design inspiration at www.yourspaceliving.com

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home & garden

BBC Gardener'S Question TimE Returns to wales The gardening event of the year makes a welcome return to the National Botanic Garden of Wales!

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BC Radio 4’s prestigious panel show

The special guests all have a depth of gardening

Gardeners’ Question Time will take

knowledge

place on Sunday 19th July where a panel

broadcasting. The party will feature the pick of the

of expert horticulturalists will answer

gardening questions from a live audience.

The

programme

Carmarthenshire

has venue

chosen and

the its

picturesque

surroundings for its Summer Garden Party.

Visitors can expect an exuberant burst of growth in July and will be inspired and engaged with expert

some

compelling

Guinness,

Chris

Beardshaw,

Pippa

Greenwood, Matthew Biggs, James Wong, Toby Buckland, Anne Swithinbank, Christine Walkden and GQT chairmen Eric Robson and Peter Gibbs.

Come along, meet the team and get your gardening problems solved once and for all!

gardeners. There will be demonstrations and

At the National Botanic Garden of Wales,

horticultural happenings all over the Garden plus

Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HN on Sunday

music, food and activities for all the family.

19th July 2015. Tickets for the event cost £9.75

David Hardy, Head of Communications at the Garden said, “We’re so pleased to be bringing it back this summer with a wealth of gardening talent. The event is for gardeners of all abilities,

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produce

crop of gardening gurus, including Bob Flowerdew, Bunny

stunning

to

(including Gift Aid donation) plus a £2 booking fee and are available now in advance on www. gardenofwales.org.uk email info@gardenofwales. org.uk or call 01558 667149.

from enthusiastic beginners to experienced

Garden members can pick up their tickets free of

growers, and will offer the opportunity to get

charge – just remember to bring your membership

first-hand advice from some of the country’s top

card, when you pick up your tickets AND when you

gardeners.”

attend the event!

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PROPERTY

INCREASE THE VALUE

OF YOUR HOME Before you begin renovating, know which projects will increase your home’s worth and which ones can harm it. Is digging up the backyard to put in a pool worth it?

What about upgrading a tired-looking kitchen with gleaming marble countertops?

And what about installing high-tech speakers throughout the house?

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f you’re planning to renovate your

you can connect the kitchen to a den

Renovation to Avoid

home, you may already be asking

or living room, it'll make the kitchen

Putting in a Pool: You may think that

yourself these very questions. But

feel more spacious.

a beautiful backyard pool will make

when it comes to increasing your

home’s appraisal value, the answer to them isn’t always a resounding yes.

looks old, cracked or dirty (or doesn’t

To help ensure that your money is

lighting can also be a great value

well spent, we've looked at which

booster, such as adding a window in

home improvement do's can boost

the bathroom, so natural light can fill

resale value - and which don'ts just

the space.

aren't worth the extra expense.

flush properly) is a turn-off. Proper

Go Green: In the last four to five years,

buyers flock to your home, but many families don’t want to deal with the maintenance or the liability of an accidental drowning. A hot tub, on the other hand, is the perfect addition for a hefty value boost.

Converting a Bedroom: Turning a bedroom into a room that’s specific to your interests, such as a wine

Renovation to Do

there’s been a growing demand for

Upgrade Your Kitchen: A kitchen

green housing. Making your home

renovation should be at the top of

more energy efficient is a plus -

your list, since it's the heart of a home

anything that helps keep heat in during

- the room where families spend most

the colder months and out during the

of their time. But where to start? A

warmer months will help.

less valuable, because the next

Install Built-In Speakers: High-tech

changing it back.

couple of givens include upgrading to stainless steel appliances and installing countertops made from engineered stone or granite, because these fairly

homes stand out and will impress buyers. Your best bet is to centrally

cellar or a library, is a risk. Once you start embedding wine refrigerators or bookshelves and customizing the space's structure, the room becomes owner may not want to spend money

Redoing Your Garage: Most people

wire a sound system in your home,

want a garage to stay a garage.

and put a speaker in every room, so

Not only do buyers want to protect

you can control music from anywhere

their cars from rain and snow, but

in the house with one remote.

they also need a place to put dirty

sparkling new faucet for the sink.

Installing surround sound in the den

outdoor stuff, like lawnmowers, leaf

or living room (basically wherever you

blowers, shovels and rubbish bins.

Another

watch TV), will make watching movies

Bottom line: Don't go glam with your

or sporting events more exciting.

garage!

easy changes will improve the aesthetic appeal of the space. Details can also make a difference, like putting shiny knobs on cabinets and purchasing a

wise

kitchen

upgrade?

Knocking down a full or half wall, so

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Revamp Your Bathroom: A toilet that

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

WELSH WILDLIFE HEROES Summer’s finally here and now is the perfect time to do your bit to help plants, animals, insects and birds so that wildlife can thrive in Wales. Thanks to The Co-operative’s carrier bag charge which is donated to Wildlife Trusts Wales, we can help you do that.

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ecome a Welsh Wildlife Hero and we’ll give

removing it means that wildlife can thrive – and it

you all the help you need to help nature,

means less work for you!

whether that's in your garden, the school yard or your place of work.

Support from The Co-operative is also helping to develop green spaces and nurture animals and

Gardens and green spaces are extremely important

insects across Wales. None of these projects would

for wildlife as they can provide food and shelter for

be possible without the help of The Co-operative and

a huge range of plants and animals. They are used

so far, £450,000 has been invested in environmental

by a variety of creatures as a vital source of food

projects in Wales and more than 7,790 people

and can also provide particular habitats that may be

have been reached through the project; through

missing in your local area such as ponds and suitable

volunteering, attending events, school visits, or

hibernation or nesting sites for wildlife.

pledging to become a Welsh Wildlife Hero.

You don’t need a big garden (or even much grass) to provide shelter for wildlife. Each garden on its own may be small, but together they form a mosaic of habitats for wildlife. Gardening doesn’t have to be difficult either, and one of the most important things to help wildlife is not to keep your garden pristinely tidy. Leaving some uncut areas, creating borders and letting vegetation die back naturally without

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MORE INFORMATION Visit http://www.wtwales.org/welshwildlifeheroes to find out how you can get involved plus our top tips for creating a wildlife-friendly garden this summer and projects happening near you.

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With the addition of our third showroom within The Pumping Station on Penarth Road, we are now able to offer an increased range of period fireplaces and surrounds to compliment our vast range.

Each and every system that Deco Heat supply and install are of the very highest quality, with HETAS qualified staff ready to guide you through the whole process, from choosing what is right for you and your property, right through to the final installation.

Within the group of companies we also supply and fit renewable heating systems including biomass, heat pumps and solar.

As us about Green Heat Wales and Renewable Heat Incentive. We are MCS accredited to install all renewable technologies.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

SUNSHINE PROTECTION We all love the sunshine and aspire to have that perfect tan but protecting your skin is essential. Here are a few of our favourite skin protectors.

CLARINS

L’ERBOLARIO

Sun Care Oil-Free

Sun Spray Argan Oil And

Lotion Spray. Medium

Extract Of Goji SPF30

protection for skin that

spray for sensitive skin.

tans easily. Designed for

Formulated with highly

combination and oily

nourishing oils and

skin types. The non-oily

Vitamin E, it protects the

texture is invisible on the

skin effectively against

skin and is great too for

UVA and UVB rays

outdoor summer sports

and helps prevent the

like hiking and riding.

formation of wrinkles,

£19.50

leaving the skin smooth and supple.

£23.50

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CREME DE LA MER The Reparative Face Sun Lotion SPF30 helps

DERMALOGICA This sheer solar protection treatment defends against prolonged skin

to shield the face from damage from UV light and harmful UV rays to help environmental assault.

prevent the appearance Oleosome microspheres help enhance SPF of lines, wrinkles and age spots and renew the appearance of existing damage.

£85.00

performance and

counteract moisture loss triggered by extended daylight exposure.

£30.20

ELEMIS

GUERLAIN

BALANCE ME

CHANEL

This lightweight, broad-

Terracotta Sun

An anti-aging BB cream

Essential to the skin’s

spectrum physical barrier

Moisturiser Tan Booster

that nourishes, plumps,

beauty, Sublimage La

is your first line of defence

SPF30. This is the

protects and balances

Protection UV preserves

against sun damage and

essential product of the

uneven skin tone for a

it with protective action

premature skin ageing.

summer with which to

flawless finish. Perfect

backed by true anti-

Elemis Liquid Layer

protect your face and

for: Enhancing your

ageing properties. Its SPF

Sunblock is formulated

body, allowing you to

skins natural beauty and

50 formula and specific

with mineral Titanium

travel light and perfect

creating complexion

UV complex shield

Dioxide and provides

your tan.

perfection while

against UVA and UVB

protecting against sun

rays, free radicals and

damage and premature

pollution.

water resistant SPF 30 protection, against UVA,

£31.00

UVB rays and pollution.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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FOOD & DRINK

Lychee

thai Chilli cocktail A lively new tapas bar and cocktail lounge at the heart of a vibrant Cardiff suburb.

Whether you're after a coffee and a bite to eat; or a cold beer or cocktail to kick start your night – Mojo Lounge is the perfect place to relax on any night of the week.

Mojo Lounge have a brand new menu availble with over 40 cocktails to try, including: The Ultimate Gin and Tonic; Devil's Avocado; Goose L'Orange; Lychee Bellini; Solera.

Book your table today!

Mojo Lounge, 109-111 Caerphilly Road, Birchgrove, Cardiff, CF14 4QA Tel: 029 20621025 www.mojoloungebar.com

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Ingredients

Method

B 1/2 fresh chilli, finely diced B 12.5ml Coconut Syrup B 25ml Lychee Juice B 25ml Vodka B 25ml Kwai Fey

1 Save a pinch of the chilli for

Lychee Liqueur

the garnish and muddle the rest in a cocktail shaker.

2 Fill the shaker with ice cubes and add the remaining ingredients.

3 Shake vigorously for one minute.

4 Strain into a Catalina Sling glass and garnish with a pinch of the diced chilli, a sprig of coriander and a wedge of lime.

Mojo lounge bar

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hether

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coffee

7pm every day, Mojo Lounge is

and a bite to eat;

the perfect venue for relaxing

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after work. Weekends offer an

cocktail to kick start your night

upbeat yet friendly atmosphere

– Mojo Lounge is the perfect

to socialise.

after

a

place to relax on any night of the week.

It’s not just a venue for the end of the day either, open from

Since its opening in August

9am for breakfast and serving

2014, Mojo Lounge has been

lunch from midday makes Mojo

recognised as one of the finest establishments

this

vibrant

city has to offer. Situated in the popular district of Birchgrove, Mojo Lounge not only offers a

unique

atmosphere

and

fantastic food, but also original award winning cocktails too!

Lounge the perfect all-rounder when it comes to eating out.

Follow Mojo Lounge on Twitter @MojoCardiff or like them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ mojocardiff for the latest offers on food and drink.

With live music every Thursday, Friday & Saturday and fabulous offers such as 2 for 1 on

TUESDAY OFFER ANY THREE TAPAS DISHES AND A GLASS OF WINE FOR £10.00

2-4-1 ON SELECTED COCKTAILS 4PM-7PM EVERYDAY

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ocated at Fordthorne Motor Park, Volvo Cars Cardiff recently held a special ‘Open Door’ event to welcome Volvo’s brand new luxury seven-seat SUV, the XC90, and give customers the chance to experience the

first model to capture Volvo’s future design direction.

The all-new XC90 was displayed proudly in the centre of the dealership to welcome all those who visited.

The technical team were all on-hand too, to walk

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interested customers around the XC90 models on display, demonstrating some of the key functions of the car, including the most striking interior feature, a tablet-like touch-screen console that forms the heart of the all-new in-car control system.

The stand reflected the cool, Scandinavian style found in

Thirteen years on from the launch of the

the interior and exterior of the XC90 – and, as if to show

original, and after months of anticipation,

just how cool the car is, next to it was a live ice sculpture of

the XC90 arrived in style at Volvo Cars Cardiff

the model itself. And the team served afternoon tea, cakes

dealership’s ‘Open Doors’ weekend.

and sandwiches for those customers not just hungry with an appetite for the car!

Mark Shorter, brand manager for Volvo Cars Cardiff, commented: “Volvo’s XC90 proved to be a huge hit with our customers at the 'Open Door' event, resulting in 23 test drives, multiple orders across the weekend and, of course, some very happy drivers.

“The model on display had such a strong presence in the showroom – so much so that everyone mentioned how visually striking it was when they walked in. I think our event was just the start of the XC90's success at the dealership.”

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left over small bridge and follows Wales Coast Path round island (marked by ‘sea-shell’ symbols). Shortly you will reach ramp to lower level which will take you around headland via Neil’s Point to Jackson’s Bay. (Not advisable in windy or inclement weather or when tides are high). Note: path unsuitable for wheelchairs beyond end of promenade.

3: For wheelchairs and those who prefer not to walk on Start/Finish: This walk circumnavigates Barry Island with an extension to Cold Knap Point. It starts and ends at Barry Island Railway Station. There is a bus service to Barry Island from Cardiff.

Parking: Those who travel by car can park just over Causeway in a large car park on right (WC) and walk ¼ mile to Railway Station.

O/S Map: Explorer Map 151 Distance: 4.5 miles for entire walk (shorter option 3 miles).

Time: Allow all day to explore and enjoy a picnic en route.

Refreshments: Barry Island has numerous eating places and food purchasing outlets near point 10 on the map or take a picnic.

Terrain: This walk is mainly flat and just above sea-level. There is one section between points 4 and 6 where minor hill-climbs will be encountered. Taking the lower route via Jackson Bay is not advisable near high water and exceptional high-tide times.

Barry Island is wheel-friendly.

History: The area has pockets of historical interest with the docks, old houses, schools, churches etc The dock offices across the water and a number of old dock buildings have been preserved. There is little evidence of the late 1960’s ‘Graveyard’ when Barry Island was a refuge for redundant steam locos, many of which were saved by individuals, locomotive and railway preservation societies who are now running restored engines on the Heritage lines of Great Britain.

There is plenty to see as you walk around Barry Island and for those who venture on the complete walk, there are good views of the tidal wetlands of Barry Harbour and of the Island from the west.

beach or up steep path from beach, take left fork that cuts across corner to exit on Redbrick Crescent. Those who venture along lower ‘Clements Colley Walk’ round Neil’s Point will see coastal lookout station that currently advertises high water times. Please heed these times and return to point 3 if necessary.

4: Where higher path meets steep path up from Jackson’s Bay on Redbrick Crescent, turn right Dyfrig Street. Turn right and follow road round up above Barry Docks with good views across to historic Harbour Office. At corner, turn left to rejoin Redbrick Crescent where you turn right.

5: At ‘Triangle’ turn right then down Clive Place and left along Clive Road. Go over ‘rise’ and steeply down to roundabout on left.

6: Turn right through railway arch and cross main road with care. Turn right along causeway (Harbour Road) that links Barry Island to ‘mainland’. Those on shorter ‘round island’ walk will turn right then left down ramp into car park at point 9.

7: Whilst walking along Harbour Road, look for wild birds

Note: Those who want a short circular walk can follow the

on tidal wetland area of Barry Harbour. At far end turn

route from points 1 to 6 then cross with care to point 9 and

left along ‘The Parade’ and straight into a park. Turn

either walk round ‘Little Island’ or cross straight to point 10

immediately right and walk to far end. Turn left and left

up some steps leading from the car park to Whitmore Bay.

again along Cold Knap Way. Walk down footpath at end

1:

The main walk starts outside Barry Island Railway

Station. Cross road at pedestrian lights and turn left to Friar’s Road. Go straight ahead (passing Bandstand) to point overlooking Whitmore Bay. Access to beach nearby.

2: From here on clear day you can see Somerset and North Devon Coast across Bristol Channel. The walk continues

that leads to Watch House Bay, with its stone Watch House at old harbour entrance and its views across to Barry Island. (Please don’t be tempted to cross this area).

8: From here, retrace your steps to point 9 by re-crossing Causeway and going down ramp into car park.

9: Walk along right side of car park and continue around harbour edge to your right. The main walk circumnavigates the ‘Little Island’ promontory, passing an old house and its lodge. There is a short-cut from car park to point 10.

10: When you reach shopping parade, you can turn right along sea-front or left to causeway. Cross with care to ‘Station Approach’ and turn right to Railway Station where walk ends.

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Newly-opened Cardigan Castle announces summer of theatre events Cardigan Castle, together with partners Theatr Mwldan, has announced a series of open-air theatre events, to celebrate its first summer as a tourist attraction.

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he Castle, which opened to the public for the first time in its 900-year history this April, will play host to award-winning theatre company, Illyria.

THEATRE @ THE CASTLE The Three Musketeers • Sunday 19 July • 5.30pm All for One and One for All! Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. To prove himself he plunges headlong into an adventure across France and even to London, to retrieve the Queen’s jewels, restore her honour and dodge the machinations of scheming Cardinal Richelieu. But it will take the combined power of the fearless four to survive once they cross swords with the deadly Milady de Winter. This is a whirlwind of excitement, broad comedy and the dazzling swordplay for which lllyria has

Set in the beautiful Regency grounds of the Castle,

an unmatched reputation. Romance! Swashbuckling! Intrigue!

visitors will enjoy performances of The Three Musketeers,

Adult: £13 (£11 concessions). Children: £9

Iolanthe, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and The Taming of the Shrew as part of Illyria’s debut season.

Iolanthe • Wednesday 29 July • 7.30pm lllyria returns with another comic yet romantic summer operetta to leave you with a song in your heart. When fairy Iolanthe falls

Performances kick off on 19 July with the Alexandre

in love with a mortal, her death sentence under fairy law is

Dumas classic, The Three Musketeers. With plenty

commuted to banishment by the Fairy Queen, but 25 years later

of the dazzling swordplay Illyria is famous for, the story follows D’Artagnan, who is desperate to join the famous Musketeers in this hilarious family comedy. This is followed

by Iolanthe, a romantic summer operetta that takes a satirical look at love, politics and Britishness.

In August, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice uses breathtaking magical illusions and a lot of water to bring this classic tale of magic and mayhem to the stage, before Illyria rounds

The Lord Chancellor is Iolanthe’s husband, who, believing her dead, intends to marry his ward himself. If Iolanthe lets her son marry his love she devastates her husband, but if she tells her husband she is alive then her original death penalty stands. It is hilarious and surprisingly topical satire, poking fun at Love, Politics and Britishness. Adult: £15 (£13 concessions). Children: £11 The Sorceror’s Apprentice • Sunday 2 August • 5.30pm The original boy-wizard story, most famously told in Disney’s Fantasia, starring Mickey Mouse. The Apprentice is told to fill a bath

off the season with Shakespeare’s famous battle of the

with buckets of water and has the bright idea of using magic to make

sexes, The Taming of the Shrew.

a broom do the job for him. When the bath is full he realises he does

Oliver Gray of Illyria said: “We’ve been presenting

saws it in half, but this is just the start of everything spiralling out

outdoor theatre shows to Cardigan audiences for over 15 years now, and we’re delighted to be able to perform at Cardigan Castle and be part of its first year celebrations.”

Castle Director, Cris Tomos, added: “2015 is a really exciting year for Cardigan Castle. April marked the completion of a £12m restoration project, and now, we are ready to welcome thousands of visitors through our doors and celebrate the Castle’s new status as a major tourist attraction in west Wales.”

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not know how to stop the broom fetching water. In desperation he of control! This show features breath-taking magical illusions, nonstop laughter and more water then you have ever seen in a play before! Adult: £13 (£11 concessions). Children: £9

MORE INFORMATION Tickets for Theatre @ the Castle events are now on sale, with prices starting at £13.00 for adults. Visit mwldan.co.uk or call 01239 621 200 for bookings. For more information about Cardigan Castle, visit www.cardigancastle.com, ‘Like’ Cardigan Castle on Facebook, or follow @CardiganCastle on Twitter.

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EDUCATION

SUMMER CAMPS A

When schools lock their gates at the end of term, children gain a spring in their step – while, all too often, their parents' shoulders slump. How can youngsters be safely, productively and affordably entertained throughout the long summer holiday?

mericans have a solution. With longer

the decision to go to camp should always be the

school breaks than Britain and, typically,

child's, and while parents can encourage, they should

less holiday leave for working parents,

never push.

residential summer camps often provide

a home-from-home. In films, such camps involve an

Remember that summer camps are designed with

expansive lake, a lack of electricity and things called

children of all types in mind. Most partner them with

s'mores and poison ivy. UK parents are now learning

a grown-up who will make sure they brush their teeth,

the lingo and turning to summer camps to keep their

tuck them into bed every night and look after them if

children occupied.

they get homesick. If you want to speak to your child

Many programmes focus on sport and adventure, where the A to Z of activities runs from archery to zorbing – the dubious pleasure of hurtling down a hill in a huge inflatable ball – but each provider has its own programme.

Let's get creative Hanging from a zip-wire isn't everyone's cup of tea, which is why there is a growing number of camps for music, dancing, drama, singing, cookery, technology and foreign languages!

Contact and care Packing your precious cargo off into the (relative)

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while they're away, check camp policy. Most frown on mobiles, so you're unlikely to be texting during the day.

Calls may be restricted to certain times, but letters are generally encouraged.

How to choose It's important to do your research. Involve your child in the selection process (though not necessarily the short-listing), to ensure they're interested in the programme and feel comfortable.If a child is shy, you wouldn't send them to a camp with 400 kids.

Call and ask questions to find out as much as you can and scour sites such as mumsnet.com for

unknown can be hard. Help your child by taking a

further insights and recommendations. Make sure

positive approach. You can't run and get them as soon

you consider the unexpected, too. Ask whether staff

as there's a problem; it can require a little tough love.

have first-aid qualifications, if the camp is in contact

Parenting is about giving children roots and the ability

with local doctors and hospitals, and what insurance

to fly – and camp provides both. It helps them gain

policies are in place. Your child may need additional

independence in a stable environment. That noted,

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SENIOR LIVING

Let's get physical this summer

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When the sun’s shining there’s nothing better than being outdoors. lenn Little is Age Cymru’s Physical Activity

We encourage anyone who may be a bit nervous

Programme Manager: “It’s never too late

about coming along on their own to bring a friend

to start being more physically active –

or relative with them - you never know, they might

walking, dancing and gardening are all

like it as well. There’s nothing to lose so why not

really good for you; or is there a sport you used to enjoy? Why not give it go?

“Being more physically active will help you maintain

a healthy weight, feel a sense of achievement and it will also improve your confidence. You’ll feel the greatest benefits when you start having regular physical activity, even if you’ve been inactive for a while. Plus, it can help you to de-stress and cope better with life’s worries which means you’ll be more relaxed and you’ll sleep better at night.”

Age Cymru is leading the way with one of Europe’s fastest growing physical activities. Nordic Walking exercises 90 per cent of your muscles, increasing strength in your legs, arms, shoulders, chest and back.

It’s also less tiring than normal walking.

Using a pair of specially designed, lightweight poles, you

give it a go?”

Age Cymru offers other opportunities for people over 50 to be more physically active. LIFT (Low Impact Functional Training) is a seated or standing gentle exercise session developed by Age Cymru and is another great way to meet people and socialise. How about taking stock of your overall wellbeing - your mental as well your physical health, and seeing how little changes can make big differences? ‘Add to your Life’ is a free service which aims to help anyone over 50 to be more involved in managing their health and wellbeing.

We also 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.

get more benefit from the exercise and the poles also provide additional support. Age Cymru’s Nordic Walking sessions are suitable for people of all fitness levels.

Glenn continues: “We organise walks across south east Wales every week. They’re great social occasions and we make sure everyone has fun and enjoys themselves while they’re doing a little bit of exercise.

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WHAT’S ON

THE JOY OF FESTIVAL no.6 Welcome to a festival like no other, in the most stunning festival setting in the world, taking place on 3rd-6th September 2015.

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he picturesque Italiante village of Portmeirion is

No.6 is a place where you can lose yourself in your own

our home, and was the original inspiration behind

fairytale. You can sleep in a castle, a cottage, a boutique

ourdesire to create a new type of festival.

tipi or your own tent. You can watch a band in the lush

Arriving in Portmeirion for the first time it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, surrounded by sub-tropical vegetation and surreal Mediterranean architecture, there is a distinct sense of being somewhere serene, spiritual and very, very special. Rest assured the novelty of Portmeirion never wears off.

Portmeirion is a unique and magical site, offering nature and eccentricity in equal measures, which made it the perfection location for our vision of an intimate boutique music and arts festival. We felt the festival circuit had

a string ensemble in the historical Town Hall, stroll down to the estuary to catch some sea shanties, before letting loose to your favourite DJ in the late night Studio No.6. Spend the weekend discovering an award-winning eclectic mix of screenings, readings, performance art, installations, intimate talks and conversations.

Take a few hours out by chilling in our luxury spa or strolling along the sandy shore, or through the 70 acres of exotic woods that surround Portmeirion.

become a little stale, and wanted to create a more

Festival No.6 has been curated and delivered by a

bespoke offering, carefully curated for those who are

collaborative team determined to deliver the UK’s most

looking for a more refined weekend.

unique festival experience. The festival is named after

A festival which is a scene but not a herd, which inspires the artists as much as the audience, giving them the opportunity to present new work in unique intimate venues, and allowing everyone the chance to put reality on hold for a few days.

Competition

For your chance to win a pair of weekend camping tickets to Festival No.6 simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Which Actor played No. 6 in 'The Prisoner'?

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: No. 6 CN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 29th July 2015. T&C’s: Each ticket admits one person. One person in the group must be aged over 18 (NB children under the age of 10 years do not require a ticket). Travel, parking and camping equipment is not included.

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colourful gardens, catch a comedian in the Gatehouse,

No.6, Patrick McGoohan’s character in the classic 1960s TV series The Prisoner, which was filmed in Portmeirion.

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THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE RETURNS Cardiff Libraries are preparing for an exciting record

There are collectable incentives and rewards, plus a certificate

breaking Summer Reading Challenge in 2015. All children

and medal for every child who completes the challenge, plus the

aged between 4 and 12 are being encouraged to join

opportunity to put your own stamp on your very own piece of

the challenge at their local Library and read 6 books of their choice during the summer holidays. There is a mini challenge for younger children to join in the fun and games.

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his year’s theme ‘Record Breakers’ celebrates the 60th birthday of the Guinness Book of Records with the aim of breaking a few records along the way, including setting the record for the most people pledging to take part in

a reading challenge, creating the ‘The longest literary themed bunting’ challenge and the most people in Alice in Wonderland costumes in one city.

bunting that will be showcased in the record breaker challenge.

We will be making bunting in all Libraries in Cardiff to get the whole city involved in attempting to break the record and it is open to all age groups to get involved not just the children.

On Saturday 11th July, Central Library will host a fun day packed full of activities including a treasure hunt, arts and crafts and story time (11am - 3pm). There will also be a story time taking place at 11.30am in all libraries across the city, giving everyone the opportunity to pledge to take part in the reading challenge, to sign up and get your free reading challenge passport and don’t forget to dress up as an Alice in Wonderland character to be a part of the record attempt.

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JULY Wednesday 1st – Friday 31st The Cardiff Comedy Festival Various venues around Cardiff Various artists Find out more at: www.cardiffcomedy.co.uk Cost: Will vary Friday 3rd – Sunday 12th Caerleon Festival Festival Field Whitehart Lane Caerleon Newport www.caerleon-arts.org Cost: Varied Monday 6th 9BACH St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £12 Tuesday 7th – Thursday 9th The Cunning Little Vixen Sherman Theatre Senghennydd Road Cathays Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk Cost: £15 Conc. £13 Tuesday 7th – Saturday 11th OKLAHOMA! Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL www.wmc.org.uk Cost: £18 -£41

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Tuesday 7th – Sunday 12th Llangollen International Eisteddfod Eisteddfod Office Royal Pavilion Abbey Road Llangollen Denbighshire LL20 8SW www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk Cost: Varies Wednesday 8th The Ballet Folclorico de Mexico St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £5 - £15 Wednesday 8th – Sunday 12th England v. Australia - Ashes 2015 SWALEC Stadium Cardiff CF11 9XR Cost: By ballot or application Wednesday 8th – Saturday 18th Everyman Festival: Sweet Charity Everyman Open Air Theatre Festival Sophia Gardens Cardiff CF11 9XR www.everymanfestival.co.uk Cost: Adult £14 Under 18’s £12 Friday 10th – Sunday 12th Cardiff International Food & Drink Festival Roald Dahl Plass Cardiff Bay www.visitcardiff.com Cost: Free

Friday 10th Kendal Mountain Film Festival New Theatre Park Place Cardiff CF10 3LN www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk Cost: £15 Brother Strut The Globe 125 Albany Road Cardiff CF24 3NS www.gigantic.com Cost: £16.50 Saturday 11th When You Wish – Cardiff City Voices St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £10, £15 & £20 Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th Wales National Air Show 2015 Swansea Bay Displays visible across the Bay www.walesnationalairshow.com Cost: Programme available £2 Tuesday 14th Only Boys Aloud Academi Dora Stoutzker Hall Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Cardiff Castle Cardiff CF10 3RB www.rwcmd.ac.uk/events Cost: £12.50 Conc. £10

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Thursday 16th Les Miserables Sherman Theatre Senghennydd Road Cathays Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk Cost: £13 Under 16 £11 Sunday 19th Michael Sutthakorn The Globe 125 Albany Road Cardiff CF24 3NS www.gigantic.com Cost: £11 St Donat’s Castle Tours St Donat’s Art Centre Llantwit Major South Glamorgan CF61 1WF www.stdonats.com Cost: Adult £7 Child £4 Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th Dracula Sherman Theatre Senghennydd Road Cathays Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk Cost: £8 Under 25 £6 Friday 24th July – Sunday 2nd August Blysh Wales Milllenium Centre Bute Place Cardiff CF10 5AL www.wmc.org.uk Cost: Free for day performances

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£12 for night performances Friday 24th – Sunday 26th Room on the Broom New Theatre Park Place Cardiff CF10 3LN www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk Cost: £8.50 - £12.50 Sunday 26th Polo in the City Bute Park North Road Cardiff CF10 3DF www.castellpolo.co.uk Cost: Adult £25 Child £15 Monday 27th July – 6th September Roald Dahl Plaza Cardiff Bay Beach Cardiff Bay CF10 4PZ www.cardiffbay.co.uk Cost: Free Tuesday 28th Spooky Men’s Chorale St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £18 Friday 31st – Saturday 1st Theatre Tours New Theatre Park Place Cardiff CF10 3LN Contact: Box Office on (029) 2087 8889 to book your tickets Cost: £6.50

AUGUST Saturday 1st Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Junior Everyman Open Air Theatre Festival Sophia Gardens Cardiff CF11 9XR www.ents24.com Cost: £6 - £25 National Youth Orchestra of Wales St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £14 Mostly Autumn The Globe 125 Albany Rd Cardiff CF24 3NS www.ents24.com Cost: £15.50 Thursday 6th PIANOTHON Cardiff Central Library The Hays Cardiff CF10 1FL musiclibrary@cardiff.gov.uk Cost: Free Wednesday 12th Vale of Glamorgan Show Fonmon Castle Barry Vale of Glamorgan CF62 3ZN www.valefofglamorganshow.co.uk Cost: Adult £10 Child £5

Birds of Prey – Talk and Handling Experience!

Wednesday 5th August 2pm & Tuesday 11th August 10am Tickets: £5

The Magic Workshop with Simon Sparkles

Thursday 6th August 10am & Wednesday 12th August 2pm Tickets: £8.50

A Dragon’s Tale Puppet Show & Workshop Tuesday 11th August 2pm & Wednesday 12th August 10am Tickets: £8.50

Medieval Knights & Princesses Craft Workshop Thursday 13th August 10am Tickets: £8.50

Medieval Banners & Flags Craft Workshop Thursday 13th August 2pm Tickets: £8.50

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