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Take a hill walk through Taff Valley, Pontypridd

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Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were and what life was like for them?

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The fairest abbey of all Wales

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HERE & NOW

Frontline Humour H ave I Got News For You’s Ian Hislop

designed to lift the spirits of the men on

and

the front line.

co-writer

Nick

Newman’s

play The Wipers Times is coming

The play is on tour following its opening run

to Cardiff’s New Theatre just after the

in the West End last year where it won a heap

summer holidays. The play tells the totally

of plaudits. The Mail on Sunday called it a

true and extraordinary story of a satirical

“laugh a minute” and the Daily Telegraph said

newspaper created in the mud and

“What this play brilliantly conveys, without

mayhem of the Somme.

any sentimentality and with copious gags, is

In a bombed out building during the

that the production of a few fragile pieces of

First World War in the Belgian town of

off the press for two years and was an

Ypres (mis-pronounced Wipers by British

extraordinary tribute to the resilience

soldiers), two officers discover a printing

of the human spirit in the face of

press and create a newspaper for the

overwhelming adversity. Far from being a

The Wipers Times is at Cardiff’s New

troops. Defying enemy bombardment,

sombre journal about life in the trenches,

Theatre from 12 – 16 September.

gas attacks and the disapproval of many

they produced a resolutely cheerful,

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of the top Brass, The Wipers Times rolled

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paper came almost to matter more to those chaps involved than life itself.”

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VALE OF GLAMORGAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW

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orses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry,

keepers will be at the show again this

found in the schedules which are on the

giant vegetables, dog displays, the

year and visitors will have the chance to

show website.

Welsh Axe Men and the famous

join the bees in the enclosure to learn

Quack Pack will feature in this year’s Vale

about bee keeping and honey. There

of Glamorgan Show on Wednesday 9th

are lots of horse and pony classes at the

August. The Vale show held at Fonmon

show starting at 8.30am culminating in an

Castle is the highlight of the summer and

exciting scurry competition in the main

is set to be the best yet with many more

ring and a demonstration polocrosse

attractions for all the family to enjoy.

match. Whatever else you do on show day

At the livestock lines there will be the best cows and sheep from around the country competing for breed championships and

then do not miss the fantastic food court which brings the best of Welsh produce to the show field.

There is so much for families to see and do in an action packed day at the Vale show… the Army climbing tower is waiting for anyone who wants to take the challenge. We have a busy new Countryside Ring this year where there will be farming demonstrations, the Quack Pack will appear, the Fire Service will be demonstrating a rescue and there will be other have a go activities, You can watch the grand parade, tour the show ground on the

other classes and a chance to see how

Why not enter the show yourselves this

road train, catch the punch and judy show,

cows are milked. There will also be a

year? There are lots of classes in the home

enjoy the delicious welsh food in the food

poultry show and brand new countryside

produce section such as cookery, sewing

marquee to explore that will be full of

and craft work. There are extra classes

activities for children and families to

just for children to enter. The horticulture

explore. You can meet the baby animals

show also has children’s classes and is

and learn more about where our food

building on the success of last year for

comes from. You can wander around the

2017 with classes for all from the hobby

dog show and see 70 different breeds of

gardener to professionals. Make sure that

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dog. Come and watch the sheep shearing

you come to see the giant vegetables in

141 698. Come and have a fun filled family

competition, see the fleece competition

the horticulture marquee. Details of all

day at the show on Wednesday 9th August

and learn how the wool is spun. The bee

the classes running at the show can be

at Fonmon Castle, Nr Barry.

court and browse over 250 trade stands.

There really is something for everyone.

You

can

buy

at

a

discounted

early

bird price

tickets via

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conquer the castle

N

ow that summer is upon us, there is no better time to conquer the Castle! In the heart of the city is Cardiff Castle, a truly remarkable site with a history that spans over 2000

years. Roman soldiers slept here, noble knights held court here, and the Bute family, with extraordinary wealth and vision, transformed the Castle into a romantic Victorian fantasy palace. Climb to the top of the Keep for amazing views of the city, see the amazingly opulent interiors or visit the Wartime Shelters for an evocative re-creation of a bygone era when the Castle's tunnels were used as a place of refuge during the Second World War air raids.

And if you live or work in Cardiff you can apply for a Castle Key which is valid for 3 years and allows free entry to the Castle. Find out more on www.cardiffcastle.com Special events during the summer include: Meet the Knights: Sat 22 - Sun 23 July, 10am- 5pm Follow the knights back in time to the days of valour and chivalry.

Enjoy spell-binding storytelling, fierce, full-on combat displays, plus your chance to hit the target in the 'have- a-go archery' sessions.

Grand Medieval MĂŞlĂŠe: Sat 19 - Sun 20 August, 10am - 5pm A day full of the sights and sounds of life centuries ago with all the hustle and bustle of a medieval encampment, music, games, displays and have a go archery activities. Colourful tents, noble knights and fascinating falconry demonstrations create a great day of time-travelling and a fabulous family day out.

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floor that heat up. Depending on

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the feeling of a warm, heated floor

Water-based systems, in contrast,

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are a network of pipes linked to your

heating is hidden away and out of

boiler that pump hot water around

view, doing away with the clutter

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Before shopping for a ceiling fan, measure the volume of the room (length x width x height), and select the right size fan for the room.

When selecting a ceiling fan, bear in mind that larger rooms may require two or more ceiling fans.

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of radiators. And, due to the even distribution of heat, it is an efficient way to heat a room as it works at a lower temperature.

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YOUR EDIBLE GARDEN Preparation is everything. Start by cleaning your pots, troughs, boxes and planting up with soil or, if you've got more space, choose a spot with plenty of sunlight and prepare the ground by digging over and removing large stones.

T

he current fashion for raised beds will save you time spent digging. You can build them using sleepers or scaffold boards or of course visit your local garden centre to buy a kit for one.

Label your vegetables as soon as you plant them. Good labelling and even keeping a record in a gardening journal help you remember what is where, plus the varities that you love. Your local garden centre has readymade labels or you can make your own by cutting down more rigid yogurt pots, using ‘Magnum’ style ice cream sticks writing on them with a permanent marker.

If growing fruit, choose a site that has some sun during the day and rich, moist soil. Raspberries are easiest to grow and give a good harvest in the second year. They are

Chrysanthemum - a little bitter, come in a rainbow of

really fun to pick with children. You may need to net them

colours and a range of flavours range from peppery to

though as the birds love them as much as you do. Once

pungent. Use only the petals.

they have given their crop you cut the old cane down and fasten the new canes ready for the next years crop.

Edible flowers Allium - All blossoms from the allium family (leeks, chives, garlic, garlic chives) are edible and flavourful!

Every part of these plants is edible.

Angelica - flowers range from pale lavender-blue to

Fuchsia have tangy fuchsia flowers make a beautiful garnish.

Lavender - is sweet, spicy, and perfumed, the flowers are a great addition to both savory and sweet dishes.

Use sparingly.

deep rose and have a liquorice-like flavour.

Nasturtium - is one of the most popular edible flowers,

Basil - the blossoms come in a variety of colours, from

floral flavor bursting with a spicy pepper finish. When

white to pink to lavender; flavour is similar to the leaves,

the flowers go to seed, the seed pod is a marvel of sweet

but milder.

and spicy. You can stuff flowers, add leaves to salads,

Borage - the blossoms are a lovely blue hue and taste like cucumber!

Calendula/Marigold - a great flower for eating, calendula blossoms are peppery, tangy, and spicy — and their vibrant golden color adds dash to any dish.

nasturtium flowers are brilliantly coloured with a sweet,

pickle buds like capers, and garnish to your heart’s content. Pansy, the petals are somewhat nondescript, but if you eat the whole flower you get more taste.

Rose - remove the white, bitter base and the remaining petals have a strongly perfumed flavor perfect for floating in drinks or scattering across desserts, and for a

Carnations/Dianthus - Petals are sweet, once trimmed

variety of jams. The flavour more pronounced in darker

away from the base. The blossoms taste like their sweet,

varieties.

perfumed aroma.

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Clover - the flowers are sweet with a hint of licorice.

Violets - are another much used edible flower, violets are

Chervil - has a delicate blossoms and flavour, which is

floral, sweet and beautiful as garnishes. Use the flowers

anise-tinged.

in salads and to garnish desserts and drinks.

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SMALL SPACE, BIG IDEAS Whether you have a small garden, or you’re simply stuck for ideas on how to utilise your patio, or balcony space, Wyevale Garden Centres have some tips and tricks to get you started.

Hide fences and walls

Open up

Plant climbers and hedges to give boundaries a softer

Removing raised beds, terraces and walls will instantly

edge. A lick of dark green paint on exposed fences can

make a small garden feel more spacious. The only

also help them blend into the background.

exception is if you have a very long, narrow garden

Clever colours To give the garden a more open feel, go for pastel colours, planting pinks and purples nearest the house and blues further away.

Keep it curvy As with walls and fences, straight edges on paths, lawns and ponds can feel constricting. Soften them with sweeping curves and flowing lines.

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where a few dividers will make it feel wider.

Size matters Whether you’re choosing trees and flowers or furniture and water features, keep everything in the garden to scale, choosing dainty, delicate versions where you can.

Sunny spot or shady?

Vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit all love sunshine.

So, if you are planting on a balcony or other small area,

Mirror, mirror

have a look at where most sun falls during the day and, if

Hanging a mirror is a great way of reflecting more light

you can, plant in the sunniest spot. A south-facing space

into the garden and creating the illusion of extra space.

is best. An east or west facing area will usually spend

Before you invest, use a mirror from the house to help

half a day in sunshine, while a north-facing garden will

find the right spot and the view you want to reflect.

get hardly any at all.

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Stewart Blenheim Copper Barrel (61cm), £48, available at Wyevale Garden Centres

If you only have a shady area, don’t worry too much, because

room for them to grow.

quite a few of the most popular vegetables can grow well

6. Always plant the largest plant first.

there. Beetroot and radishes and herbs like mint, parsley,

7. Once planted, the surface of your compost should

fennel and coriander should be fine. And there are flowers

be 2-2.5 cm (3/4–1in) below the rim of the pot, to leave

that are well-suited to shady spots, like begonias, fuchsias,

room for watering.

and Busy Lizzies. Foliage plants like hostas, heucheras,

8. Fill in with compost all around the roots of your plants.

ferns and laurel do especially well in shade.

9. Give them their first watering. A watering can is

Pots & containers: Planting in pots and containers is a great way to maximise space!

1. First, water the plants you’re planting and allow to drain. This will stress the plant less and firm up the compost making it easier to handle when transplanting.

2. Good drainage is essential. We recommend you use materials specifically devised as a drainage medium for pots, such as perlite or vermiculite.

3. Fill container with compost until it’s about two-thirds full. Firm lightly with your hands.

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probably better than a hose for the first watering, since you need to be careful not to wash away the compost.

10. If you’re planting a large container, put it in the position you want it before starting to plant – once it’s filled with compost and plants it may be too heavy to move.

Top tip: Containers dry out very quickly, so keep them wellwatered. Don’t be fooled into thinking that your planters have been watered by the rain unless it has been raining hard for hours! But be careful not to over-water either. A slightly moist soil is what you’re ideally after.

4. When planting, don’t just make a hole – instead draw

For more information and gardening advice, head

the compost back with a trowel, place your plant in

to your nearest Wyevale Garden Centre and speak

position and let the compost fall back around it.

to an in-store expert. Find your nearest Wyevale

5. If you’re planting more than one plant in a pot, start

Garden Centre by calling 0344 272 3000 or visiting

in the middle and then plant the edges, leaving some

www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

bee

a wildlife

friendly gardener

© Tom Marshall

B

ees, butterflies and hedgehogs are all spiralling into

to encourage any local wildlife into your wildlife friendly haven

decline in Wales and the future for garden wildlife is

of a garden. More specifically we will be helping any willing

looking pretty bleak. However, The Wildlife Trust of

people in Pontcanna and Canton to create special bumblebee

South and West Wales are reaching out to communities

areas, such as bug hotels, nesting areas for burrowing bees,

in Cardiff to encourage people to garden with wildlife in mind.

And the best part... Well, OK, the best part is that it helps local

nectar cafes and watering stations.

wildlife. But the second best part is that IT’S FREE!

Rebecca Vincent, Marketing and Communications Officer for

The Wildlife Trust’s ‘My Wild Cardiff’ project, funded with the

in the UK. Unfortunately half of these 27 bumblebees are in

generous support of players of People's Postcode Lottery, are

decline and 3 of them are extinct already! According to Natural

helping neighbourhoods around Cardiff welcome their wildlife

Resources Wales, every third mouthful of food that we eat has

neighbours into their gardens.

been created by pollinators, such as bees! Bumblebees are

Rose Revera, The Wildlife Trust’s People and Wildlife Officer who is running the My Wild Cardiff project, says “Anything that people can do in their gardens to create more habitat for wildlife in the area will help species such as hedgehogs,

The Wildlife Trust, says “There are 27 species of bumblebee

also good for our tourism economy as they provide colour for our wild places making our countryside a much nicer place to visit. So we all need to be pitching in to help these little guys to bring their numbers back up.”

bumblebees, butterflies and birds move from park to

So how do you get involved we hear you ask, well we will be

park. Creating a network of green areas will strengthen the

holding an event at the Canton Community Garden at Chapter

populations that are seriously struggling, rather than them

Arts Centre on Monday 10th July, from 6pm-8pm. We are

being confined to a single green area with limited resources.”

inviting all local residents to come along and make a mini bug

As part of the My Wild Cardiff project, The Wildlife Trust gave away free ponds to people in the Heath and Birchgrove area

home with us, plant some seeds to take home and to just generally learn more about wildlife gardening.

last month. Now we’re focusing on the neighbourhoods

For more information about the event on the 10th July

around Pontcanna and Canton which are surrounded by green

at Chapter, contact Rose via 01656 724100 or r.revera@

spaces and parks. These provide an excellent base from which

welshwildlife.org.

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Makes 4

2. Heat a large frying pan

Ingredients

with a tsp of the coconut

B 3 tbsp. coconut oil B 45g oats B 110g cottage cheese B 4 eggs B 1 tsp. vanilla extract

oil on a medium heat until hot and ladle a good scoop of mixture into the hot pan.

Cook on each side until nicely browned. Move cooked pancake to a warm plate and repeat until all the mixture is used up.

Method

3. Serve pancakes with some

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berries and a big dollop

the coconut oil) in a blender

of crème fraiche or Greek

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AFTERNOON TEA One of the UK’s oldie worldy traditions, the afternoon tea, has been revived by a new generation of tea and cake lovers. Helped hugely by the ever-popular Great British Bake Off TV show, which will take up our viewing, believed to be in Autumn 2017 on Channel 4, demand for a combination of English tea and cream cakes is back on the rise.

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n figures reported by Tesco sales of typical afternoon

The birth of afternoon tea is widely recognised to be

tea related foods and kitchen items have soared over

attributed Anna Maria, the 7th Duchess of Bedford

the last few years including: Tesco finest* cream

around 1840. At the time, it was customary for people

cakes, 4.5 million more sold year on year; The classic

to enjoy only two main meals a day: a hearty breakfast

Battenberg cake was up 45 per cent 2016 over 2015;

and a lavish dinner (around 8pm). Maria is said to have

Speciality teas like Earl Grey, Assam, Darjeeling has sales

complained of “having that sinking feeling” during the

growth of nearly four per cent which is the equivalent of

late afternoon. So, the solution for the Duchess was

250,000 packets

a pot of tea and a light snack taken privately in her

The trend has been just as steep climb within the offering in hotels and restaurants with great menus for treating friends and family. This resurgence began around 10 years ago, but it has definitely changed since its first appearance over two hundred years ago. Nowadays

invite friends to join her in her rooms at Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire and the spread became more lavish.. the tradition fast became popular within fashionable society, wanting to emulate royalty.

afternoon tea is enjoyed by many, fast becoming an

Now this tradition is no longer reserved for royalty and

outlet for chefs to express their creative flair and add

the rich – Afternoon Tea is now a treat to be enjoyed by

their own special twists to the indulgent, very British,

everyone.

tradition.

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KEEPING ACTIVE Start/Finish: This walk starts and ends at Pontypridd Railway Station.

Public Transport: Nearest Railway Station is at Pontypridd with rail connections to Cardiff and beyond. There are regular buses through the Rhondda Valley. Please check ‘Traveline Wales’ and timetables before you embark on your journey. Parking: There is parking (with fee) in Pontypridd behind the railway station (see map) but please note barrier closing time. O/S Map: Explorer Map 166. Distance: Main walk 6 miles.

Shorter 4.5 mile walk returns to Pontypridd down lane from point 7 or you can just enjoy a short riverside walk between points 3 and 9.

Time: Allow all day for main walk. Refreshments: There are no food outlets once you have left Pontypridd so make sure you have a picnic and water with you. Terrain: You will be walking back along a surfaced riverside path but the outward walk is welsh hill country involving a high footbridge and an old flight of 162 stone ‘quarryman’s steps’ or a 1/2 mile detour. There are some short climbs and a steady upward then downward trend, peaking at around 1000 feet. Strong footwear essential and poles an advantage. The views are worth it!

History: This walk explores a welsh mining community and gives you an insight into the life of a Welsh hill farmer. The last section of the walk follows the ‘Taff’ in the upper Taff Valley and you will cross the old stone footbridge – a symbolic feature of the town of Pontypridd.

1: From main entrance of Pontypridd Railway Station, turn left to pedestrian crossing, take right fork downhill to shopping centre.

5: Don’t enter farmyard, turn left and continue up hillside (notice the horse-shoes sculpture pressed into the concrete post with the anvil on the top). At the top of this rocky track go through the metal kiss-gate and on up the hillside. Continue up track, diagonally over ‘cross-roads’ then at top of pretty woodland path cross stilecarefully. Continue climbing hillside, through another wooded section and over stream via a stone slab, shortly passing

2: At National Westminster Bank walk between shops on right

near spring of one of the Taff’s tributaries, continue walking via

to footbridge over River Taff into the WW2 Memorial Park. This is

gates and stiles up to lane above (dogs on leads please).

the same river that flows into the sea at Cardiff Bay! Follow river

6: At lane, turn left and walk northwards passing the highest

downstream. Follow cycle path round edge of park to corner, turn right towards Cardiff for a short distance. Notice the WW1 obelisk on a rock outcrop above Pontypridd. Treforest is where singer Tom Jones was inspired to write ‘The Green Green Grass of Home’.

point of the walk at 1000 feet. There are views from here across the islands of Steep Holm and Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel and across to Exmoor. You can also see the ‘Brecon Beacons’, rising to nearly 3000 feet, beyond Merthyr Tydfil. When you

3: Walk beneath A4058 viaduct and continue along river bank

reach corner, the lane goes left and downhill for a short while.

cycle-path for short distance. At footbridge, turn left and cross

(note: the short walk option goes left down Penheol Ely Road

dual carriageway (A470). Notice quarry ahead, you will be climbing

back to the town centre in Pontypridd).

162 steps right of this. (Note: To avoid steps, walk along path

7: Take stile on right at next corner. The path drops steeply

beside A4054, take first turning on left walking back up to top of steps. This detour adds 1/2 mile to the walk but is less steep).

down the hillside, following a fence and ditch on the left. After sharp left hand bend, as you go down through the woodland,

4: From top of steps, turn left up lane for short distance to Graig

take the right of way over a stile into the open fields and walk

– Yr- Helfa Cottages at Pentrebach. Climb steadily up track, with

along wide terrace. Cross ‘Ely Brook’ on rocks. Continue through

lovely views towards Cardiff, to Bryn Tail.

gateway, still aiming towards the Brecon Beacons. Notice stream on right as you drop down towards Bodwenarth. Near end of field go over stile, turning right down concrete path to road.

8: Go down two short flights of steps to Heol Nant and a quarry straight ahead. Walk down ‘Oakland Terrace’ in Cilfynydd. Go over Cross Street into Mary Street then left down John Street and cross to alley round behind houses. Cross A4054 to footbridge. Walk down footpath along perimeter fence of Pontypridd High School.

9: Follow ‘Taff Trail’ cycle route to riverside and for over a mile southwards, keeping to ‘Taff Trail’ signs around riverside streets.

10: Fish Lane will take you along to the stone arched footbridge (built in 1756 and for 40 years - the longest single-span bridge in Britain) which you cross then turn left through the shopping area back to the Railway Station where the walk ends.

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Pontypridd - Hill Walk in Taff Valley

living history

'The fairest abbey of all Wales’

returned to former glory through CGI technology Neath Abbey - a site that has witnessed Cistercian monks, Tudor splendour and thriving industry over its

P

900-year history - will share its story with visitors in new and exciting ways.

art of a wider £548k project, the Welsh

and culture - so it’s a fitting time to put the spotlight

Government’s

on this spectacular site.”

historic

environment

service

(Cadw) has today (20 June 2017) unveiled a series of interactive displays at the 12th-century site, to

help visitors explore its rich and varied history.

To help history enthusiasts and local people alike to learn more about the Abbey and ongoing conservation works, Cadw is hosting a free open day at the site between 11am

On-site improvements include a giant ‘snakes and

and 3pm, on 28 June 2017. Attendees will be given a tour

ladders’ game - allowing visitors to physically follow the

of the site, and can learn more about the conservation

ups and downs of the Abbey - new displays, audio points

works currently being undertaken.

and even a ‘talking’ bench.

Online or by using their smartphones at site, visitors can also access a CGI reconstruction of Neath Abbey, showing the ruin rebuilt to its former glory as ‘the fairest abbay of al Wales’ - as it was once described by the Tudor antiquarian, John Leland.

The completion of the interpretation project coincides with

Visitors to Neath Abbey are encouraged to share their legendary experience on social media by using the hashtag #LivetheLegends.

For more information about Neath Abbey, visit www.gov.wales/cadw, find Cadw on Facebook or follow @CadwWales on Twitter.

critical conservation work that has seen a team of 15 skilled

Neath Abbey in Numbers

stonemasons conserve the Abbey’s undercroft to protect

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it against further rain damage. While the first phase of the

Granville.

conservation project is due for completion in July 2017,

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further work is to be carried out later this year and is due

order.

to be finished by March 2018. These works will include

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An Abbey farm is attacked. 400 sheep and

further conservation to the Tudor mansion including the

four servants are killed.

raking out and repointing of stonework, repairs to stone-

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After 50 years of hard work, the Abbey

framed windows, consolidation of loose stonework and

church is built.

capping works to high level walls. This will eventually allow

1423

The Abbey is raided and treasure is stolen.

the reopening of sections of the site now closed to visitors.

1510

Under Abbot Leyshon Thomas the Abbey is

prosperous and famous.

1539

The last monks leave when King Henry VIII

closes the Abbey.

1542

Work begins to convert the abbot’s house

Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, said: “Neath Abbey is one of Wales’ hidden gems - a rugged, yet romantic ruin, that is too often bypassed in favour of better preserved monastic sites.

Abbey is set up by the Norman, Richard de The Abbey becomes part of the Cistercian

into a Tudor mansion.

“The Abbey has a fascinating story to tell - one

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Copper is made here. Later, a forge is set up

that captures different eras of Wales’ rich past. It’s

in the Abbey’s kitchen!

absolutely vital that we not only safeguard the site

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Neath Philosophical Society make repairs to

for future generations to explore, but also look at

the Abbey remains.

new and innovative ways to bring its history to life

1924

Local historians clear ash and slag to reveal

for visitors to enjoy.

the Abbey.

1944

Abbey becomes a public monument.

2017

Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic

environment, cares for the Abbey today.

“2017 celebrates Wales’ Year of Legends - the incredible people from our past, captivating places, and stories that have shaped Wales’ rich heritage

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golden years

TRACE YOUR FAMILY TREE R Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were and what life was like for them?

esearching family history is a hobby that’s booming archives

in

popularity,

became

especially

accessible

online

since and

TV shows such as ‘Who do you think you

are’. Here we aim to answer your questions about genealogy, and look at what's involved and how you can get started.

So, what’s genealogy all about, then?

The word Genealogy stems from the Greek for 'generation' and 'knowledge'. Essentially, it’s the study of families and the tracing of their lineages and history.

Your approach to genealogy will depend on your particular interests. For instance, you might want to find out if you’re related to somebody famous, or

information I find out?

Take care to keep all of your research well organised

discover the truth about a family legend.

so you can come back to it at any time. Many of the

How would I get started?

of building a family tree online which you can update

It can be tempting to dive straight in and search for a particular ancestor but this tends to produce a lot of results which can be confusing. So it’s best to start with yourself and then work backwards, finding proof that connects each generation together.

Through public records you can find evidence in birth certificates, marriage certificates and Wills for instance. Talking to people and writing to relatives could also provide clues and ultimately your detective

dedicated websites will guide you through the process as your research progresses. These websites can also alert you to anyone else researching the same people as you, giving you the opportunity to share your work.

What else you do with the information will depend on which aspects take your interest. You may decide to learn more about a particular ancestor, or the social history of a certain time or even connect with living relatives from a different family line.

work could take you anywhere from local graveyards

Useful websites

and memorials to record offices abroad.

The Welsh government's official archive holds records

Going through old records sounds like a lot of hard work...

Yes, tracing your family tree can be a very timeconsuming hobby, but don’t underestimate the thrill of

which can help you find out about people's lives, deaths and careers. They provide many research guides covering records of army personnel, workers, migrants, religious groups and more.

unearthing results! Some days will be more successful

There are also many websites on which you can look

than others so you can expect peaks and troughs as

for, store and share information. Most offer a free trial

you gradually piece parts of the puzzle together.

period so you can shop around before you pay for

You may also find that you can share some of the work load when your research over-laps with someone else’s. That’s just one reason to make contact with people who are connected to your family tree. In fact,

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What do I do with the

full access. For example, the Ancestry website claims to have the world’s largest online library, and The Family History Centre website say they only charge for positive results.

a large part of the fun is about sharing research and

for more information visit

stories, so it’s not all about paper work.

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GREAT DAYS OUT

great days out Merthyr Food Festival

N

ow in its fourth year, Merthyr Food Festival

entertainment with a foodie theme to enjoy at

is a firm fixture in the calendar for lovers of

your leisure as well as fun for younger foodies

good food and drink.

with the Heart Angels.

Organised by The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil and taking place on Saturday 22nd July in Merthyr Tydfil town centre, the festival features a fantastic range of more than 40 food producers, cooking stalls and local breweries.

Entry is free and visitors can also enjoy a selection of stalls selling handmade and craft goods as well as a pop up art gallery.

St Tydfil Shopping Centre hosts the Family Food Zone where you can find out more about both the science and the history of food with Science Made Simple and The History Chefs or join in our cupcake decorating workshops and take away your own sweet treat.

If you love food, you’ll love Merthyr Food Festival.

It’s only £1 to park all day in the town centre car

Visitors shouldn’t miss our exciting programme of

parks so relax, tuck into some fabulous food and

Italian themed chefs demos held in the beautiful

drink whilst you’re here and take some tasty

setting of the Redhouse, whilst there will be

treats home to enjoy at your leisure.

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A summer of fun

at Tredegar House

F

Summer Holidays at Tredegar House 20 July-3 September, 11am-4pm, every day. Consider your summer sorted! We've got trails and challenges throughout the house and gardens, as well as traditional games on the garden lawns and loads to explore in the parkland. We will be running a

amily days out don’t get

do before you’re 11¾ scrapbook

better than Tredegar House

and start an awesome outdoor

and there is a whole host of

adventure which will entertain

activities to get involved with over

them throughout the summer

the summer months.

holidays.

With striking colours, perfumed

The

scents and relaxing spaces, the

house comes alive again through

walled

ideal

dedicated and friendly volunteer

backdrop for making memories.

storytellers who liven up the

Families can get closer to nature

history for younger visitors. Make

before the project finishes. Restrictions in place, see the website

and spend quality time together

time-travel possible for budding

for details. Entry fees apply, National Trust members go free.

in these beautiful surroundings

historians and let them delve

which

into the dressing up box to adopt

gardens

offer

are

the

something

for

everyone.

Families can try their hand at traditional games such as skittles and quoits or follow trails through the house and gardens before

500-year-old

mansion

bucket list of kids. Keep an eye on the website for dates and times. Entry fees apply, National Trust members go free

Every weekday (bar Bank Holidays) until 1 September, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm. We’re more than half-way through our conservation repairs and the roof is looking very different. You can come and follow our progress on a Scaffold Climb, taking this unique opportunity to climb to the top of Tredegar House

Summer Fest 2017 29 July, 12pm-7pm. We're teaming up with Urban Circle once

their own Morgan persona before

more to bring you the second annual Summer Fest! Enjoy

exploring wartime heroism, dark

music, dance, food and some unique and cutting edge street

arts, riotous parties and the life of

style theatre in the manor house. Free event.

the servants as you travel through

Newport Family Cycling Festival

the past.

A full programme of activities

the lake. Young nature explorers

and events can be found at

can also pick up a 50 things to

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50 things to do before you’re 11¾, the National Trust’s ultimate

Scaffold Climbs

wildlife-spotting on a stroll around

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programme of nature activities to help you tick off some of the

23-24 September, 11am-4pm, every day. Following the success of last year’s event, the Newport Family Cycling Festival returns! Dust off the bikes, gather the family, and come out to experience all the fun through our local communities in a safe, healthy, and social way. Free event.

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GREAT DAYS OUT ¯ summer activities

caravan stuff 4 u C

she realised that if she were to see her hubby in the evenings a

Our courses have been devised and written by experienced,

cunning plan was needed! Packing tape in hand she ventured into

established music educators, and are designed to teach young

the fray and the pair were soon sending caravan goodies out to all

children using a unique, multi-sensory, fun approach that

corners of the UK. Business boomed and soon the garage grew

caters for all styles of learning. Being taught in this way ensures

too small (and so did the dining room, kitchen – (you get the idea)

that children are engaged and remain focused whilst learning

aravan Stuff 4 U started way back in 2003 as a bit of a hobby in the garage by business owner, Lee Kelsall. He soon

roped his long suffering wife, Hayley into his venture and

so they moved the business and stock to larger premises over in Hanley Swan. The Kelsall household breathed a sigh of relief from all the extra space gained and work carried on in earnest bringing their customers great products at affordable prices. Not long after, they both quit their day jobs to concentrate on their ‘hobby’ so bigger premises were required again. They liked Hanley Swan so much that when a large unit became available they jumped straight in and made it home to Caravan Stuff 4 U. Fast forward a few years and Caravan Stuff 4 U stocks thousands of products, has a dedicated website and shop and employs 11 staff including an apprentice. We want our customers to be able to enjoy their caravans as often as they can. We understand the importance of good advice and reliable service as we’re caravanners ourselves.

Our aim is to deliver top quality products to you at the best possible prices and if you’re stuck and need advice, just ask.

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GROW THE YOUNG

MUSICIAN INSIDE

YOUR CHILD...

A

t Forte School of Music, our ethos is to nurture a lifelong love of music in our students.

a whole host of skills, from improvising to composing, music reading and playing, theory, memorising, playing by ear, concert performance skills and more.

Starting with Jungle Music for children from 6 months, we offer a range of classes and private tuition that caters for all ages and abilities.

We are currently taking bookings for our summer holiday taster classes and music workshops. Please call us on 029 20631340 for more details and to book a place. www.fortemusic.co.uk

cwmcarn forest

T

here is something for

abilities; if you fancy a half hour

everyone at Cwmcarn

stroll or an all day trek we have

Forest,

the walks for you all beginning

from

cheeky

monkeys to adrenaline junkies and everyone in between.

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and ending at the centre.

As for cycling, there are a

For the children there’s the

number of cross country MTB

etching

play

trails including the Twrch & Cafall

equipment at the centre and

trail,

toddlers

and two downhill trails, Y Mynydd

new junior equipment above

and Pedalhounds. For the family

the lake and a full events

why not use the centre as a base

programme for the year ahead.

and cycle along the canal which

Relax at one of the picnic &

links to cycle route 47.

BBQ spots throughout the valley or find peace and quiet on the plateau.

The visitor centre and Ravens café is open daily from 9am – 5pm for hot meals, snacks, daily specials, cakes, coffee and so much more.

With

a

4*

campsite

and

glamping pods you could make a night of it as well!

Please visit your.caerphilly. gov.uk/cwmcarnforest

for

more information. Cwmcarn Forest Dr, Abercarn, Newport NP11 7FA. Tel: 01495 272001

Cwmcarn Forest is the place to go for walking, hiking and mountain biking. There are many walking trails directly on the site for all

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COMPETITION

THE BLAST IS BACK! The Blast is back this summer with Glamorgan playing seven home fixtures across July and August as they look to carry on last season’s form when they reached their first home quarter-final in 13 years.

B

atsman Colin Ingram will be relishing the return of the Blast more than most after enjoying a stellar 2016 campaign. His 502 runs and record-equalling 29 sixes helped

the Welsh county to second place in the South

consistently impressed with his pace and searing

Donald struck two vital half-centuries in T20

yorkers - an ideal combination in T20 cricket.

cricket last term and a match winning 44 from

David Lloyd will look to continue where he left off opening the batting last season – the North

just 29 balls against Somerset. This year the West Country outfit travel to The SSE SWALEC on a Saturday night ( July 15) to play in front of

Group and a home quarter-final against Yorkshire.

Walian was Glamorgan’s second highest run

The South African will also be hoping to bring his

and his unbeaten 97 to inspire victory over

Glamorgan wrap up their home fixtures

scintillating form in this year’s Royal London One-

Kent was a highlight of the campaign.

against Middlesex on 18 August with new

Day Cup to the game’s shortest format. Ingram struck 564 runs, which included three centuries and two fifties in just eight innings, while he also picked up seven wickets with his handy leg-spin.

getter in the 2016 competition with 382 runs

Timm van der Gugten memorably kickstarted the 2016 T20 season with a devastating spell of 4-1-14-4 to shock Surrey at The Oval last term. Glamorgan will be hoping the Dutchman can do something similar

But as Glamorgan prepare to kick-off their

this time around when they face Surrey’s mighty top

campaign against Hampshire on July 7 – with

four of Jason Roy, Aaron Finch, Kumar Sangakkara

adult tickets for this match just £10 - others will

and Kevin Pietersen in Cardiff on Friday, 28 July.

hope to put their hands up in what is usually the Welsh county's strongest format.

There will also be a chance for young tyro Aneurin Donald to unleash his talent in the

the Sky Sports cameras.

England star Dawid Malan likely to return to the ground where he thrilled supporters during the deciding IT20 game against South Africa.

He and his Middlesex colleagues will be looking for revenge after suffering a nine-wicket loss at Richmond against Glamorgan last year.

With

Glamorgan

also

facing

Sussex,

Gloucestershire and Essex in Cardiff it’s all set up for a cracking summer of domestic T20 cricket, with a season ticket for all home seven

Marchant de Lange has hit the ground running in

middle order. With his range of shots, his game

his first season after moving from South Africa.

is ideal to the shortest format despite hitting

He was the top wicket taker in the group stages

a stunning 234 in the Specsavers County

For a season ticket or individual match

of the Royal London One-Day Cup and has

Championship at Colwyn Bay last year.

tickets go to www.glamorgan.com/tickets

Competition

For your chance to win A signed bat and four T20 tickets to the Glamorgan v Middlesex game on Friday 18th August, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Which team did David Lloyd score a career T20 best 97 not out against in last year’s T20 Blast competition?

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Cricket CN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries 26th July¯2017.

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our events diary

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Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Joust Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3RB. A rip-roaring medieval adventure! A huge favourite with the crowds and a fantastic family day out, ‘The Knights of Royal England’ return for their 10th anniversary at the Castle with a dazzling show and an epic display of jousting and horsemanship. Reckless and brave, skillful and fiercely competitive, the knights stop at nothing as they charge at full tilt at breakneck speed on their trusty steeds.

Enjoy the pageantry, jeer or cheer for your favourite knight, join in the children’s parade, dragon parade, come in costume and be part of the spectacle. Story-telling, strolling musicians, combat displays and a village encampment to explore makes for a magical medieval day out. Cost: £15/13/10.

Tel: 02920 878 100 Tafwyl Llandaff Fields, Cardiff, CF11 9HZ. Tafwyl is Cardiff’s annual Welsh language arts & culture festival… a huge Welsh party for everyone! Following the fringe festival, Tafwyl’s main event will move to the green tranquillity and tree lined paths of Llandaff Fields. As always the festival will be bringing the biggest names in Welsh arts, culture and sport to Cardiff; along with an excellent street food area. Entry to the festival is free so make sure you add this to your event planner this summer! Cost: Free. www.tafwyl.cymru

Barbra Streisand 50 years ago and boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. Cost: Varies.

Tel: 02920 636 464 Wednesday 5th Cardiff Fringe Café The Gate Arts Centre, Keppoch St, Cardiff, CF24 3JW. Cardiff Fringe Theatre Festival is a platform for artists in Cardiff and a celebration of theatre arts. The only trouble is fitting so much great theatre in just the one festival, especially when Cardiff is bursting at the seams with great ideas all year round.

That’s why we host the Cardiff Fringe Café in association with The Gate arts Centre – to give the people of Cardiff the performances that they want, and the artists of Cardiff the audience that they deserve. Come down to The Gate on the first Wednesday of every month for your theatrical fix; and for only £5 a head you’d be mad not to. Cost: Free. tel: 02920 483 344 Thursday 6th - Saturday 15th The Vicar of Dibley Pontcanna Fields and Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9XR. A stage play by Ian Gower & Paul Carpenter. Adapted from the original TV series by Richard Curtis & Paul MayhewArcher. The arrival of a new Vicar shakes up the parish council of a sleepy English village.

Dibley and its ood-ball inhabitants aren’t yet ready for 20th century progress – or the force of nature that is Geraldine. Cost: Varies. tel: 0333 666 3366

Monday 3rd Royal Welsh College Brass Band Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Castle Grounds, North Road, Cardiff, CF10 3ER. There’s nothing quite like the sound of a brass band, and there’s nothing that the virtuoso players of the RWCMD Brass Band can’t play. Today they soar with the eagles, sing songs of peace, and light up the sky in Peter Graham’s Brillante. And to finish, they’ll set every toe tapping.

Tel: 02920 391 391

Sunday 9th Milkshake! Live Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL. Starring Milkshake! favourites Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Wissper, Fireman Sam, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Shimmer and Shine, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake!

Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters, this all singing, all dancing, musical masterpiece will take audiences on a journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales. Cost: Varies. tel: 02920 636 464

Tuesday 4th Funny Girl – The Musical Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL. Hot on the heels of a record breaking, critically acclaimed West End run this ‘utterly irresistible’ (The Sunday Times) new production of Funny Girl is now coming to Wales. Funny Girl brought global fame to

Hello Cabaret in the Park Pontcanna Fields and Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9XR. Hello Cabaret is a new musical theatre cabaret event which celebrates and explores musical theatre, showcases amazing professional artists, nurtures emerging talent, creates a platform for musical theatre performers and a social and professional

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network for artists and creative people in Wales.

This July we’ll be bringing you a lively, enchanting and moving piece which builds upon our intimate performances and explodes into the park, featuring rousing chorus numbers with glorious harmonies which will send a shiver down the spine, wonderful bespoke musical arrangements of your favourite musical theatre songs, and exciting contemporary musical theatre numbers which will not easily be forgotten. Cost: £15/13. tel: 0333 666 3366 Friday 14th Bowie Experience St David’s Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits – celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon. An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through David Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let’s Dance.

Bowie Experience is the world’s favourite and most authentic tribute to the thin white duke and continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail. Cost: Varies. tel: 02920 878 444 Saturday 15th Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom New Theatre, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN. From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Cost: Varies. tel: 02920 878 889 Sunday 30th Tickledom Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL. Created by Welsh writers John Manders (Book & Lyrics) and award-winning composer Matt Brind (Music & Lyrics) this vibrant musical production takes us into the world of Princess Violet, her companion Marigold, and a host of colourful, curious friends. Setting off on a perilous journey to find the forget-me-not flowers that will undo the evil curse placed on the land of Tickledom by the icy cold witch, Fluella. Cost: £14/£8. tel: 02920 636 464

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Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Lake Vyrnwy Hotel CN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing datethirty for entries is 26th July 2017.

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