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HOME & GARDEN 14

Do You Need a New Mattress?

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How to Have Fantastic Summer Hanging Baskets

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Nature Notebook A Red Squirrel Legacy

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Health & Beauty 26

Our Ultimate Summer Skin Care Guide

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Choosing the Right Wedding Band

Food & Drink 34

Authentic Massaman Thai Curry

GOLDEN YEARS 36

Advice to Help Keep Us Driving Beyond 70

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA Ronald McDonald House Cardiff Prepares for 1st Birthday Celebrations Ronald McDonald House Charities provides

there are times where families might need to

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stay for weeks or even months at a time whilst

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seriously ill children in hospital. Ronald McDonald House Cardiff is the most recent of the 14 Houses around the UK and the first in Wales, located at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The 30 bedroomed facility opened its doors last July and since then has

their child is in hospital.

Since Ronald McDonald House Cardiff opened, a number have special events have taken part to help enhance the experiences of the families staying. The House is open 365 days a

accommodated close to 600 families whose

year and it’s important that families are able to

children are receiving treatment at the Noah’s

celebrate days in the year that are important

Ark Children’s Hospital.

to them. This has included Halloween and

The charity allows families to stay as close as possible to their poorly child, whilst providing them with their own ensuite bathroom, kitchen and lounge facilities and somewhere to try

Christmas Parties and a pamper evening for Mother’s Day. Over Easter, the Rogue Riders biker group made a special visit to the House to donate chocolate eggs for Easter.

and get a good nights’ sleep. The amount of

Most recently a Sponsored Princess Walk

time a family might stay at the House varies

took place as a fundraiser which, by happy

greatly, sometimes it’s just a night or two but

coincidence, was on the same weekend as

the Royal Wedding. It was supported by the local community and schools as well as Beauty Queens from the Young European Teen Miss International Pageant who completed the 1.6 mile walk around the circumference of Heath Park in their pageant crowns and gowns.

In July, the Ronald McDonald House Cardiff will be holding a party for its first birthday, a chance for families and supporters past and present to come together and celebrate the work the House has done to date and to look forward to the years ahead of helping families.

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The Perfect Day Out or Weekend Away at Cwmcarn Forest Make your stay longer by using the onsite campsite. The Visit Wales 4 star campsite has tent and caravan pitches all with electric hook up.

You could try out one of our ten trendy Glamping pods, electric, heating, lighting, disposable BBQ stand and seating area provided. Five of our pods have been upgraded and now offer a double bed, armchair, side unit with fridge and kettle (condiment’s provided on arrival) & soft furnishings. The campsite is open all year.

Cwmcarn Forest offers peace and tranquillity with adrenaline filled activity thrown in! Just 10 minutes from junction 28 off the M4 and follow the signs for Forest Drive. There are many walking trails available for you to enjoy for all abilities. Families can enjoy the Wildlife explorer etching trail which leads around the valley floor; adventure packs which include the pack, map and crayons are available from reception.

Cwmcarn Forest is a cycling mecca with the fearsome Twrch trail, Cafall and awesome Y Mynydd & Pedalhounds downhill trail (uplift available on Y Mynydd), all within this hidden valley. n 6 | Cardiff Now | Issue 41 | June - August 2018

Enjoy refreshments at Ravens Café within Cwmcarn Visitor Centre where you can choose to eat indoors or al fresco on the outdoor decked area. There are a wide selection of light bites and main meals available all prepared freshly on site, also a good selection of fresh cakes daily.

There is also a gift shop with contemporary gifts and home accessories; if you are looking for the stand out piece for your home or gifts for someone special then we are well worth a visit, department store items at local prices.

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Here & Now

And The Winners Are!...

On the 6th June 2018, the eleventh annual

On a beautiful summers evening at the Bear

South Wales Business Awards were held.

Hotel in Cowbridge, the winners for the South

The awards were once again hosted by one

Wales Business Awards 2018 were:

of Welsh television and radio’s most popular presenters - Sara Edwards.

Sarah Niblblet & James Eaton – Mt Bistro

The awards have been developed and launched by WS Marketing and are proudly in association with Cardiff Now Magazine, Swansea

Building

Society,

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Hospital

Innovations, Print INC & Embroidery and Cowbridge Business Club.

Since 2008, the number and standard of applications has increased each year.

However, 2018 has broken all records for applications. South Wales has always been a

New Start-up of the Year Royal Educare Retail & Tourism Business of the Year The Good Wash Company Business Services Business of the Year Trojan Female Entrepreneur of the Year Dawn Evans – Ajuda Training Academy

vibrant hub of entrepreneurship. The progress

Technological & Innovative Business of the Year

the economy is making is truly breath taking.

Comgem

South Wales Business of the Year 2018 Dawn Evans – Ajuda Training Academy Founder of the South Wales Business Awards – Wesley Skene said, “ Since 2008, the awards have championed the success of South Wales Businesses. 2018 has shown us that the future of the Welsh Economy is in good hands. I am incredibly privileged to witness the success stories of our inspirational businesses.

As a part of the evening, £500 was also very generously raised for our nominated charity – Care & Repair Cymru. n To find out more about WS Marketing or the South Wales Business Awards, contact Wesley Skene on 01446 775306 or via e-mail on info@ws-marketing.co.uk PHOTOS over the page

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Light up the Night this summer with Tenovus Cancer Care Wales’ leading cancer charity Tenovus Cancer Care are asking people to make their evenings matter this summer, by organising a fundraising event as part of their Light up the Night campaign. Whether it’s a moonlit BBQ, twilight tea, neon disco or a simple summer quiz, there’s loads of ways to get involved and all the money raised will go towards their lifesaving work.

The charity supported Sybil from Cardiff when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and again two years later when her husband Rob, was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

“The day Rob was diagnosed was a horrendous day. To sit in a room with your husband, who you thought you’d spend the rest of your life with, and hear he only had two months to live was the worst thing in the world.

“During that time, Tenovus Cancer Care’s support helped me more than anyone will ever know. I didn’t feel alone because there was someone there for me all the time. I’ll never forget how they helped me. They were there for me at my darkest moments.”

family she raised nearly £600, helping to make

Sybil supported the campaign by organising a Light up the Night Bollywood Garden Party and a sponsored walk. With her friends and

today. Sign up at tenovuscancercare.org.uk/

sure Tenovus Cancer Care will be there to support other people.

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Mass cycle ride to celebrate Cardiff bike-share scheme expansion bikes and 20 stations in Cardiff following the

Numbers will then be doubled by the end of

successful introduction of a small number of

August, taking the scheme to full-strength

bikes and stations.

with 50 stations and 500 bikes located in and

The scheme’s expansion was marked with a

Scores of cyclists took part in a mass ride through Cardiff to celebrate the expansion of the city’s nextbike bike-share scheme.

around the city.

mass cycle ride across the city, where people

Over 1,000 people have already signed up to

rode from The Senedd to Pedal Power, in Bute

the scheme’s annual membership and a further

Park, which included councillors and Welsh

2,000 registering with the app, with over 5,330

Government officials. People were also able to

journeys being made in the first few months

take advantage of Freewheeling Friday, where

alone. The Early May Bank Holiday saw the

nextbikes were available at no cost for 24 hours.

bikes used at their most to date, with an

The scheme was made possible thanks to

average of four trips per bike being taken.

backing from Cardiff Council and financial

New stations will be spread across the

A whopping 4,300 miles have been clocked up on the bikes in Cardiff since a trial scheme with 50 bikes was launched in March – the equivalent of cycling the Taff Trail 78 times.

support from the Welsh Government and

city including Fairwater, Llandaff, Cathays,

Cardiff University.

Adamstown and Splott.

It was introduced with the aim of reducing

The bikes feature advanced technology

congestion, freeing up parking spaces and

and enhanced security features, including

The whole city will got to use the bikes for free for 24 hours on Friday May 25 as part of the official launch.

providing a healthier, sustainable way to

integrated

travel around the city.

which makes them incredibly user-friendly.

The additional bikes and stations mean the

nextbike, is the world’s most extensive bike-

nextbike, the world’s most extensive bikeshare operator, is launching an additional 200

people of Cardiff will have access to a total of

share provider with more than 150 projects

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Home & Garden SilentNight Mirapocket, available from www.silentnight.co.uk

So when’s the right time for a new bed? Getting a good night’s sleep is so good for your wellbeing, it leaves you feeling fit, thinking sharply and happy! The foundation of good sleep is a comfortable bed and the right mattress. Research by the National Bed Foundation (NBF) shows that sleeping on an uncomfortable bed could rob you of up to an hour’s sleep – yet the deterioration may be so gradual and invisible that many people fail to make the connection between an uncomfortable bed and poor sleep.

Beds don’t last forever. Even if it looks okay, it may not be giving you the support or comfort you need for a good night’s sleep. A mattress’s life span is affected by several factors such as the quality, care and amount you use it (e.g. reading, watching TV & sleeping each night versus occasional use of a spare bed). Changes in lifestyle (marriage, new home) and in our bodies (losing or gaining weight, ageing, etc) can also necessitate a change of bed.

The NBF suggest you should consider a new mattress/bed if: You have had your mattress more than seven years; You wake up with stiffness and/or aches and pains; You don’t sleep as well as you did a year ago?; You’ve had a better night’s sleep in a bed other than yours; Your mattress show signs of visible wear and tear (it sags, is lumpy etc).

There are literally thousands of beds from which to choose and there’s no such thing as the perfect type of bed for a particular condition or situation (e.g. one ideal bed for a back pain sufferer).

Although a good retailer will arm you with lots of information to make the process simpler but only you can make the final, important decision, so take your time and make it wisely.

Before you go shopping for a new bed, think about what you want from your bed: What sort of style do you prefer?; What do you like or dislike about your current bed?; Do you prefer a firmer or softer feel? n 16 | Cardiff Now | Issue 41 | June - August 2018

Always shop for the best value not the lowest price. Of course, there are some perfectly acceptable, lower priced beds available but the better the construction, the better the support and comfort and the longer the bed will last.

With a larger bed you are less likely to disturb your partner.

You should be able to lie side by side, with your arms behind your head and your elbows out, without touching. Your bed should also be 4-6in (10-15cm) longer than the tallest partner so anyone over 6ft (1.8m) tall should consider a bed longer than standard.

Bed sizes are not standardised and even if they have the same name (eg King size) they may not be the same size especially if the mattress and base are not from the same manufacturer. European common sizes are different and many imported bedsteads come in European sizes. So it is best to buy the base and mattress together. At the very least, make sure you try mattresses on a similar type of base.

The two are designed to work together and a change of base will affect the feel and performance of the mattress.

Jonathan Warren, director at bed and sleep specialist, Time 4 Sleep, said: “Once you’ve decided on the size, your next step is to choose the right frame. This is unique for each buyer, and depends on your priorities. For smaller rooms, ottoman beds are fantastic for providing extra storage space underneath the bed. If style and design are your major motivations, consider a sleigh bed to introduce sophistication and luxury to your bedroom. For a touch of glamour, why not treat yourself to a TV bed, where an LED screen is discreetly hidden in the footboard, ready for those cosy nights in.”

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actually delivered in pieces for assembly in situ. To avoid

fairly easily. As a general rule, the heavier you are, the

problems with delivery, you should tell the retailer about

firmer the tension you will need. You don’t necessarily

potential access problems (narrow staircases, tight

need a hard bed if you have a bad back.

corners etc) before you buy.

Comfort is very subjective: Some people like the

Mark Cort, Commercial Director at Bensons for Beds

sensation of being cocooned in a bed; others prefer to

said: “We spend around a third of our lives in bed, so it’s

lie on top of them. Those that sleep on their back may

vital that people find the most comfortable one for them.

like a firmer feel than people who sleep on their sides.

Before buying a bed, one of the most important things

There are lots of different “feels” around you can choose

to consider is its size. You need to make sure it meets

what works best for you.

your own height requirements, fits into your bedroom and ultimately, can be carried into your property without any problems. Bensons for Beds offers an online measurement guide to ensure you pick the perfect size for you”.

Most manufacturers will offer mattresses in firm, medium and soft options: Try different options to be sure which is best for you. Remember there is no industry wide standard to compare firmness ratings from one manufacturer to the other. For partners of widely differing

Helpful tips from the NBF

size and weight (3 stones/18kgs or more), different

Try, try and try it again!: There is no substitute for lying

mattresses may be required. Some manufacturers make

on mattresses when selecting the right one for you. You

double beds from two single mattresses zipped together,

wouldn’t buy a new car without taking it for a test drive

which can be of differing tension. Others can combine

first and you’ll be spending even more time in your bed!

different degrees of firmness in one mattress. Look for

So wear comfortable clothes, remove your coat and

the NBF Mark of Approval For added reassurance.

shoes and lie on the bed for quite a long time – at least 10 minutes (preferably more). Adopt your normal sleeping position and lie on your side as well as your back.

If you buy a bed in a box check their reviews from people who have returned the bed successfully for a full refund.

Remember a really cheap offer is cheap for a reason and

Always shop together if the bed’s for two, to ensure

you might not get what you bargained for! A good way to

you are both happy with your choice: Set aside enough

check if the bed you are lying on is too soft, too hard, or

time to do the job properly. Don’t shop when you’re

just right is to lie on your back, and slide your hand in the

tired or rushed you run the risk that the beds will all feel

hollow of your back. If it slides in too easily, the bed may

wonderful.

be too hard for you (leading to pressure on your hips and

Correct support depends on your weight, height, build and even preferred sleeping position: Ideally the mattress should mould to the shape of your body while

shoulders); if it’s a struggle to slide your hand in, then the bed is probably too soft. If you can move your hand with just a little resistance, the bed may be just right for you. n

remaining supportive. When you lie on your side your

National Bed Federation: Dr Nerina Ramlakhan,

spine should be horizontal. You should be able to turn

Johnathan Warren and Mark Cort

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How to Have Fantastic

Summer Hanging Baskets Here is some great advice for planting your summer hanging baskets, courtesy of Hayes Garden World Summer hanging baskets are ideal for a splash of colour, even if space is limited.

Size can range from a slim flower pouch to a 45cm (18”) basket. There are infinite colour combinations and a huge range of plants to choose from; it can range in price from £10 to £60. The cheapest option can be achieved by buying a plastic hanging pot for a couple of pounds and a ready themed bedding pack, usually containing 10 – 12 plants; these usually retail for approximately £6 - £10. If money is not a consideration there are a lot of beautiful wrought iron hanging baskets which will last for many years. Just make sure that the supporting bracket is secure enough to support the weight of a heavy basket plus wet compost and plants.

It needs a sunny sheltered site. If you don’t fancy flowers why not try strawberries or tomatoes instead?

When do I plant my basket?

Small plug plants are available at Hayes Garden World from February, so the basket can be planted up from then if you have somewhere light and cool to keep it.

Make sure you don’t over-water as the small plants will rot easily. The larger plants are available from mid-April

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but also need to be kept inside, somewhere light and cool. Put the baskets outside when all danger of frosts have passed, usually the beginning of June. If you live in a mild area or can’t wait that long make sure you keep an eye on the weather forecast and are prepared to bring the basket in, or insulate it if frost is forecast.

What basket do I choose?

There is a vast range of baskets from which to choose; from the simple plastic hanging pot to elaborate wrought iron baskets. There is also a plastic basket with sections that pop out making it easier to plant around the sides and avoiding damaging the plant roots. If using a wrought iron or wire basket don’t forget the liner. If using a coir liner line it with plastic, making sure to slash the bottom to avoid the water collecting, this extends the life of the liner. You can be inventive and recycle an old colander, a sturdy wooden crate or even an old pair of boots (making sure there are plenty of holes in the bottom. Chain can be bought from any hardware store.

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Home & Garden What compost do I use?

Any good quality multi-purpose will suffice. Adding a water retention gel will cut down on watering. As bedding plants need a lot of feeding I always add a slow release feed. This should be enough to feed the plants through the main season, a supplementary liquid high potassium feed, such as Tomorite, may be necessary to prolong the show into early autumn. There are composts available which already have water retention gel and slow release feed incorporated.

Which plants do I choose?

There is an infinite variety of summer bedding so first decide on a colour theme. You roughly need a plant for every inch of hanging basket plus a larger upright one for the centre of the basket. For example, if planting a 14� basket choose 14 trailing plants plus a large upright one for the middle. Trailing plants are usually sold in small single pots costing approximately £1.50 - £2.00 each. To keep costs down pad the basket out with trailing lobelia, which usually comes in packs, costing just a few pence per plant.

How do I plant the basket?

Place the basket on a pot or bucket to keep it stable.

Fill the basket half full with the compost, water retaining crystals and slow release feed mixture. Make slits around the sides of the basket to push the plants through. A

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good idea is to wrap a cone of cardboard around the plant roots; this makes it easier to push through and protects the roots. Once the side plants are in place, put in some more compost mixture and place the top plants, filling in any gaps around the plants. Once planted water well and leave to drain. Leave the basket to settle in for about a week before putting in position.

How often do I need to feed and water the basket?

On a hot day you may need to water twice a day, morning and late afternoon, try and avoid watering in the midday sun. If reaching the basket is a problem there are products on the market to hang the basket from which lowers it for ease of watering and deadheading. If you have several baskets it may be worth considering investing in a watering system. Incorporating water retention gel into the compost will help prevent the basket drying out. Feed weekly with a high potassium feed, such as Tomorite, if there is no slow release feed in the compost. If there is slow release feed in the compost you will probably only need to feed with a high potassium feed in late summer when the flowers are starting to fade.

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Nature Notebook © Mike Snelle

A Red Squirrel

Legacy

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ Red Squirrel Project has been running since 2014 and has been part-funded by people like you choosing to leave a gift in their Will to charity. Without the help of gifts in Wills, our work towards red squirrel conservation in mid Wales could not have been delivered.

The Project works with its two dedicated project officers and volunteers to help conserve and improve conditions for red squirrels. The Mid Wales Red Squirrel Focal Site (MWRSFS) is currently one of only three areas of Wales with a significant population of red squirrels. It is thought that between 100 and 500 red squirrels still survive in mid Wales in over 15,000 ha of forestry plantations. So we’re extremely grateful to have received gifts in Will that have enabled us to manage the site.

In 2017 a Habitat Management Plan for Red Squirrels in Mid Wales was launched, a collaborative venture with Forest Managers. This is the first Management Plan for the MWRSFS for the benefit of red squirrels and is all part of working towards a healthier and enhanced red squirrel population. n 24 | Cardiff Now | Issue 41 | June - August 2018

Volunteers get involved with the Project by undertaking surveys for red squirrels, monitoring feeding stations, making feeders and raising awareness. They also engage with schools and community groups as well as a variety of other tasks that all contribute to the Project objectives.

Since the Project started, volunteers have given over 9,000 hours of their time to help conserve red squirrels.

Thanks to gifts in Wills, our work in Mid Wales to help the struggling Red Squirrels can progress. If you would like more information about leaving a gift in your will to us and how it could help local wildlife, please visit www.welshwildlife.org/legacies or call 01656 724100 for an informal chat. n

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Health & Beauty

Our Ultimate Summer

Skin Care Guide...

Summer is finally here! Check out our recommended products to help protect your skin and help you get that sunkissed glow!

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Sunshine in a compact! This maxi-size caramel case decorated with pink flamingos and palms contains a harmony of three matte bronze shades to complement all skin tones whilst the formula cares for the skin and gives luminosity to the complexion.

£31.00

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This multi-tasking, ultra-fine powder compact provides the final touch for an instant glowing complexion. Enriched with Camellia oil, known in Korea for it’s antioxidant and nourishing properties, COPPER GLOW helps to enhance your complexion and gives an instant satin finish with a subtle bronze hue.

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With its creamy, melt-away texture, enriched with moringa butter, LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW LIP BALM nourishes, protects and envelops the lips in wonderful comfort. After the very first application, they are smoother, softer and more comfortable. Available in three shades: Light, Medium and Deep.

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To illuminate and intensify the eyes, CHANEL carefully selected two new harmonies, each composed of five light to dark, matte and satin eyeshadows. The lightest shade illuminates the eyes. It is applied to the entire eyelid, on its own or as a base under another color, for a luminous natural makeup result. It can be blended with darker shades at the base of the lashes for more intense and contrasted eyes. On their own, the darker shades outline the eye contour to discreetly open up the eyes.

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£4.90 - After Sun (200ml) £8.40 - Moisture Protect Spray (150ml) £8.40 - Moisture Protect Nourishing Oil

oil-free formula with a “blur” effect that instantly illuminates and corrects the complexion to prepare the skin for make-up and prolong make-up hold. Including Clarins Plus formula with organic sea lily extract to help boost skin hydration for 24 hours and Clarins Anti-Pollution Complex to protect from the harmful effects of urban life.

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Unless you are a winter palette, totally black sunglasses are unlikely to suit you.

1. Horizontal stripes are on trend. Experiment with stripe widths to find the most flattering look.

Choose interesting colour combinations that suit your colour palette.

2. Denim shirts are popular this summer, however make sure it is the right colour denim as different shades suit different skin tones. If you are working a smart casual look, a fitted buttondown denim shirt works well. Denim shirts also go well with on trend chino shorts that are tapered slightly if this suits your style personality.

3. Pastels are good colours to wear in the summer, but not everyone can wear them. Make sure you know if you are a warm or cool toned and if more yellow or blue based colours suit you to get pastels right.

4. Belts, sunglasses, hats and bags are the details that will determine whether you are truly a style pro. Invest in these accessories carefully, as quality will always make you stand out from the crowd.

5. Take time to search for the perfect sunglasses that suit your face shape and find the colour which compliments your face the best. Unless you are a winter palette, totally black sunglasses are unlikely to suit you. Start with neutral coloured sunglasses from your colour palette and work your way around different colours, sizes, shapes and even textures.

6. Colour is in this summer! Don’t be afraid to wear the bold or bright colours that work with your skin tone. Equally use patterns to stand out from the crowd on Father’s Day. 7. Hawaiian Tropical print shirts are trending right now and a bold design in your best colours will always make an exciting style statement in your summer wardrobe.

8. Do not feel obligated to follow the trend of super skinny trousers and jackets unless it really suits your style personality! Well-fitting clothes is key.

9. In the shops many shorts this year are finishing just below the knee, but different lengths and materials suit different people.

Shorts are a great way to add colour or pattern. Pair with a leather belt for style finesse.

10. Consider loafers and sandals this summer but it is all about the colour. Neutrals to work with most of your wardrobe or a colour to make a statement. The choice is yours. n House of Colour www.houseofcolour.co.uk n 30 | Cardiff Now | Issue 41 | June - August 2018

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WEDDINGS

Choosing the Right

Wedding Band

The sheer volume of wedding bands on the High Street is overwhelming so it’s worth narrowing your search by deciding on the basics before you leave the house.

Traditionally the material will be dictated by the engagement ring, yellow gold is a timeless choice in 14 or 18 carat both are more robust than 22 carat gold and therefore more suitable for everyday wear. While white gold and platinum, the strongest, most durable metal, have become the most popular contemporary styles. Rose gold has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, as has mixing and matching metals.

Gold Gold is one of the most common and desired metals used in rings of all varieties. The metal’s popularity for men’s or women’s engagement and wedding rings is unsurpassed. The larger the carat, the higher the percentage of pure gold in the ring and the more expensive it will be. The hardness and durability of gold varies depending on carat, so it is important to take these factors into account when selecting a gold ring.

“If you fall in love with a ring that doesn’t perfectly complements the engagement ring, don’t worry”, says ring designer Anja Potze of Anja Potze, Worcester. “They are two separate rings for two separate reasons and sometimes it is good to be able to see the distinction.”

It’s also important to consider how the wedding band sits with your engagement ring. “I would always recommend choosing a wedding ring that is a similar width to the band of the engagement ring, not to dominate,” says Anja. If the engagement ring has a very large central stone then this may cause a gap between it and the band, in which case it’s worth considering a shaped band or one which interlocks with the stone.

So the shopping starts, do you want to leave room for an eternity ring? Do you fancy a plain band or one that is diamond set. You can also choose a classic style or a contemporary one? To help with the search. n

Platinum Platinum is a white metal and the most expensive and prestigious option for a ring. It is long wearing and already exceptionally white, so it does not need to be rhodium plated like white gold. Platinum is also used in rings at almost 100% purity.

Tungsten Carbide Tungsten carbide is a compound of tungsten and carbon that is hard, heavy and durable. A tungsten carbide ring will stand up to any degree of wear and tear and remain looking like new. One major benefit of tungsten carbide rings is that their durability makes them much more scratch resistant than rings made of other metals. The drawback of tungsten carbide’s durability is that it cannot be cut and resoldered which prevents rings made of the metal from being resized. This makes having your finger sized accurately extremely important when buying a tungsten carbide ring.

Celebrate with Gileston Manor Gileston Manor is a new bespoke wedding venue offering you the fabulous luxury of having your ceremony and reception celebrations within one location, thus allowing you to relax and enjoy your wedding day exclusively for you and your guests.

Within the grounds, Gileston is lucky enough to have the incredibly picturesque St Giles Church, meaning you have the option of an intimate religious ceremony for up to 80 guests. In the near future they are looking at being able to accommodate your civil ceremony on site also.

both elegant and functional.

After photos, nibbles and drinks wander through the traditional walled gardens to the spectacular Mughal Marquee for your wedding breakfast and evening celebrations.

The bespoke marquee with its chic design is

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food, drink and bar facilities allowing you to

Built on solid foundations, the fully heated

sit back, eat, drink and be merry!

permanent marquee allows plenty of space

Gileston Manor also offers a range of

for seating dining and for you to dance the

accommodation on site to hire for your

night away enjoying the evening celebrations!

celebrations; They have recently converted their beautiful historic outbuildings into

Gileston Manor works exclusively with three,

5 gorgeous self- catering suites and their

handpicked, local caterers for your wedding

romantic glamping orchard is a fabulous way

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and

drink:

Strawberry

Shortcake

Dining, EJ Catering and Spiros.

Visit www.gilestonmanor.co.uk or contact

All three caterers have expert front of house

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Food & Drink

Authentic Massaman Thai Curry

from Head Chef Sanguan Parr at Nipa Thai

Ingredients (serves four) • 2 Chicken breasts • 600ml Coconut Milk • 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts • 5 Small Onions; sliced • 4 Medium Potatoes; cubed • 3 tbsp Massaman Curry Paste • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce • 3 tbsp Palm Sugar • 3 tbsp Tamarind Juice • 3 Bay Leaves • 1 piece Roasted Cinnamon; 1cm long • 5 Roasted Cardamom Pods • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil n 34 | Cardiff Now | Issue 41 | June - August 2018

Method 1: Cut the chicken into chunks, around 2 inches in length.

2: In a wok, heat the vegetable oil, curry paste and 200ml of coconut milk. Keep stirring over a low heat until fragrant.

3: Add the chicken to the wok, turning frequently so all the meat is covered in sauce.

4: Pour in the remaining 400ml of coconut milk and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

5: Add the cubed potatoes, roasted peanuts, onions, fish sauce, palm sugar, tamarind juice, bay leaves, cardamom and cinnamon. Keep over a low heat to simmer until all the ingredients are tender.

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Songkran is the annual festival which takes place over three days during the traditional Thai New Year, this year it fell on Friday 13 – Sunday 15 April 2018. Throughout Thailand there are celebrations, festivities and plenty of food; all culminating in a momentous country-wide water fight!

In the run up to Songkran, Sanguan Parr, Head Chef at Nipa Thai in London, shared her recipe for Massaman Gai (Yellow Chicken Curry).

A popular but classic recipe from the Southern region of Thailand, the curry is simple to make but guaranteed to impress – the perfect dish!

Nipa Thai, Royal Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY Tel: 020 7551 6000 www.niparestaurant.co.uk Open from 5pm-10.30pm, Monday-Sunday

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Golden Years Many of us enjoy the freedom and independence that driving gives us, and we don’t want to give it up. There are negative stories in the media about older drivers that can lead to some people losing their confidence on the road and giving up driving before they need to. But, in fact, statistics show that older drivers are relatively safe.

on driving, although in some

Although your licence entitlement will expire when you turn 70, this doesn’t automatically mean you have to stop driving, you’ll just need to apply to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to renew it every three years. The form should be sent to you automatically by the DVLA.

passport-type photo with your

However, some medical conditions that older people may develop can affect driving ability and you must report certain conditions to the DVLA, whatever your age. Often there will be a way to help you to carry

Although your licence entitlement will expire when you turn 70, this doesn’t automatically mean you have to stop driving

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cases you may have to stop.

When you reach 70, you’ll need to renew your driving licence and then do it again every three years afterwards. The DVLA will send you a D46P application form 90 days before your 70th birthday. There’s no charge to renew. If you already have a photocard licence, the form will tell you if you need to send a new application. If you have a paper licence, you will need to send an up-to-date passport-type photo with your application.

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correspondence from the DVLA carefully. They may, for example, send you a letter which states that you can continue to drive as before. Or they may send you a temporary driving licence only for use during a Mobility Centre driving assessment.

Reporting Medical Conditions If you have developed a medical

condition or disability that could affect your ability to drive safely, you must tell the DVLA even if you are not yet due to renew your licence. This also applies if your condition has worsened since your licence was issued.

It’s a legal obligation for you to declare certain conditions.

If you have an accident where your health condition may have been a factor and you haven’t declared it, you could be prosecuted and your insurance might not cover you.

Some of the medical conditions that you must declare include dementia, diabetes – if it is insulintreated, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, any chronic neurological condition such as multiple sclerosis, and any condition that affects both eyes or the total loss of sight in one eye.

After you have told the DVLA about a medical condition it may make a decision based on the information you provide, contact your GP or consultant,

arrange for a locally appointed

to inform your insurance provider

doctor or specialist to examine

about any changes to your driving

you, or ask you to take a driving

licence or adaptations to your car.

assessment, eyesight check or driving appraisal.

Improving Your Confidence If you don’t have a medical

Driving with a

condition or disability but you

Medical Condition

want to feel more confident

Many people worry that if they

driving,

tell the DVLA about their medical

experienced driver assessment

conditions or disability they’ll be

through the Royal Society for the

forced to stop driving, but this is

Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

not necessarily the case. Having a medical condition doesn’t always mean that your licence will be taken away from you.

you

Alternatively,

can

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Institute of Advanced Motorists and ask for details and costs for the Skill for Life advanced

You may be able to keep your

driving course. Your local council

licence or get a new one, or you

may also offer free or low-cost

may be issued with a driving

assessments.

licence for one, two or three

see this type of assessment as

years and then reviewed after this

a test but as an opportunity to

period. The DVLA can also issue

get advice on how to improve

you with a licence that indicates

your driving and maintain your

that special controls need to be

independence for longer. n

fitted to your vehicle to enable you to drive with your disability.

You

shouldn’t

For more information about driving after the age of 70

If its medical enquiries confirm

contact our Advice line on

you are not fit to drive it can tell

08000 223 444.

you to stop driving. Remember

Cardiff Care Home

Hosts Its Own Royal Wedding

Excited residents at a Cardiff care home had front-row seats at their own mock wedding to celebrate the Royal marriage.

Tŷ Llandaff, a private nursing, residential and respite care home in Conway Road, Pontcanna, brought the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle last Saturday to life for their residents by staging a fictious ceremony in one of their luxury lounges.

The fake wedding brought staff and residents together as they acted out the different roles. The bride, senior carer Jo Western, was walked down the aisle by two gentlemen residents, Norman Bennett, 90, and Daniel Rosewell, 102.

The groom was played by carer Jason Howells. In an amusing twist, the entertaining maintenance support manager, Ralph Evans, unleashed his feminine side to play the chief bridesmaid.

Guest singer Jackie Webbe, wearing a stunning Union flag dress, added a sense of occasion to the day with a beautiful selection of songs.

Although the wedding did not have quite the media attention of Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding, TV cameras filmed the event and it was later shown on ITV Wales.

range of delicacies and a slice of wedding cake made by Tŷ Llandaff’s head chef Barry White and his team.

Tŷ Llandaff care home manager Janice Evans said: “There was so much excitement in the home about the Royal wedding, so we thought it would be lovely for the residents to have a little prewedding event.

“Everyone was delighted to have the chance to be so closely involved, remember their own weddings, anticipate the royal wedding, and also have a bit of a giggle at the same time.

“We were delighted to welcome our guest singer Jackie Webb whose songs just added the perfect touch. There was a real buzz around the home about the event and the residents had a great time.” n For more information about the Tŷ Llandaff contact 02920 600 100, email info@tyllandaffcare.com or visit www.tyllandaffcare.com

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What's On

OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH

War Horse Wales Millennium Centre Wednesday 4th - Saturday 28th

JUNE Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th

A huge favourite with the crowds and a

or cheer for your favourite knight and join

fantastic family day out, ‘The Knights of

in the children’s parade and dragon parade.

Royal England’ return for their 11th year

Cost: £13/11/8.50.

The Monster

at the Castle with a dazzling show and an

Tel: 02920 878 100

Motorpoint Arena, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff,

epic display of jousting and horsemanship.

CF10 2EQ. Let loose your inner child as the

Reckless and brave, skillful and fiercely

ultimate bouncy castle experience heads to

competitive, the knights stop at nothing as

a city near you! At nearly 300 metres long,

they charge at full tilt at breakneck speed

JULY Monday 2nd

The Monster is one of the world’s largest

on their trusty steeds. Lances splinter as

The Magic Flute

inflatable obstacle courses and without

the knights take to battle from the saddle

Senghennydd

doubt the craziest nostalgic bouncy castle

in some spectacular horseback stunts. Enjoy

Mozart’s famous fantasy follows Prince

experience for adults. It’s bigger, better and

the pageantry, jeer or cheer for your favourite

Tamino and bird-catcher Papageno on a

more bonkers than ever before. Run, bounce,

knight, join in the children’s parade, dragon

quest to rescue the Queen of the Night’s

dance and jump your way around as you

parade, come in costume and be part of the

daughter, Pamina. An adventure that takes

take on 42 brand new obstacles including

spectacle. Story-telling, strolling musicians,

us to the heart of the human quest for love

the 18m “Mega Slide”, the juicy “Tunnel of

combat displays and a village encampment

and wisdom. The singers and musicians of

Love” and terrifying “The Bouncy Cage of

to explore makes for a magical medieval

the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Doom!” The fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy a

day out. A fantastic family day out and a

bring their unique exuberance to one of the

full day of non-stop partying with Live DJ’s,

huge favourite with the crowds, The Knights

most popular operas ever written. Cost: £12.

the Mega Ball Pit, and of course delicious

of Royal England return with a dazzling

Tel: 029 2064 6900

street food, cocktails and craft beers. This is

show and an epic display of jousting. See

guaranteed to be one unmissable fun-fest

some spectacular horseback stunts as the

Wednesday 4th - Saturday 28th

that you won’t forget! Cost: £23

knights stop at nothing as they charge full

War Horse

Tel: 029 2023 4500

tilt in an attempt to strike their opponent’s

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, CF10

shield and knock them out of their saddle.

5AL. Based on the beloved novel by Michael

Saturday 23rd

Storytelling, strolling musicians, combat

Morpurgo.Adapted by Nick Stafford. In

Joust

displays and a village encampment makes

association with the award-winning Hand

Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10

for a magical medieval day out. Come in

Spring Puppet Company. Following 8

3RB. A rip-roaring medieval adventure!

costume and be part of the spectacle, jeer

record-breaking years in London’s West End

Rd,

Cardiff,

CF24

4YE.

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What's On and having played in 11 countries around the world to over 7 million people, the National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse will return to Wales in summer 2018 following a sell-out season in 2014. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical event which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Cost: £15-55.

Tel: 029 2063 6464

Cardiff Bubble Rush Bute Park Monday 16th July

Saturday 7th Open Air Theatre - The Tempest Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3RB. This summer The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, in their fourteenth successful year, are touring Shakespeare’s spellbinding masterpiece The Tempest – a play of soaring poetry, high comedy and tender love. This summer the hugely popular company are premiering their show at the prestigious Brighton Festival, before heading off on a tour around the UK that takes in the most significant, historically important and visually stunning castles, cathedrals and stately homes, finishing their tour in mainland Europe in September. With audiences encouraged to bring picnics, a chair or a blanket and a glass of something chilled this show promises to be another authentic,

excellent and magical treat from the company that brought you last year’s riotous farce The Comedy of Errors. Shakespeare’s late, great gem, widely believed to be the last full play he wrote alone, examines the power of true love, our capacity for vengeance and what it takes to forgive. A play that has mesmerised and moved audiences for over 400 years is just as relevant and powerful today. Cost: £13.

Tel: 02920 878 100

Monday 16th Cardiff Bubble Rush Bute Park, Cardiff, CF10 3DX. Ty Hafan is hosting the first ever Bubble Rush in Wales, taking place in Coopers Field, Bute Park

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Cardiff June 16th. This event is all about creating magical memories with your family and friends, just like the ones that get created at Ty Hafan for our families. The 5k course starts in a sea of bubbles and features four bubble stations along the route where our cannons pump out coloured foam to create a 4ft bubble foam pit. The course is family friendly, so you can run, jog, walk, dance or toddle through the foam. Bubble Rush is a fun run with a difference! The fun won`t finish at the finish line, as we invite participants back to our “bubble village” for music, entertainment, food and drink stalls as well as plenty of activities. Cost: £15.

Tel: 029 2087 2730

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What's On Cardiff Rum Festival Swalec Stadium Saturday 28th July

Thursday 26th Stuart Goldsmith Senghennydd Rd, Cardiff, CF24 4YE. Stu’s back with some thoughts on how it all works out in the end, and whether anyone cares.

A hilarious safari through rare diseases, mishaps with appliances, and the chance to convince your son you’ve got some sort of backbone. Taking in ambition, money, a sort of moral autopilot, and whether men as a species are worth saving. A Goldsmith always pays his debts. See Omar Hamdi on the same evening. Cost: £6.

Tel: 029 2064 6900

Friday 27th - Sunday 29th Steelhouse Festival Hafod-y-dafal Farm, Aberbeeg, Ebbg Vale, Gwent, NP13 2ER. It’s been 7 years since the Welsh hills first came alive with the sound of Classic Rock. And like the towering, solid piece of stone it’s perched on, the Steelhouse Festival stands resolute – a seemingly immovable object on the festival landscape.

Steelhouse 2018 looks set to be the biggest and best yet with rock soldiers from far and wide making the uphill ascent for a bill that mixes the classic and the contemporary and is as breathtaking as the location itself. n 44 | Cardiff Now | Issue 41 | June - August 2018

Officially the UK’s highest music festival, this unique event will once again be held in the spectacular surroundings of Hafod-y-Dafal Farm situated on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons. Aiming to be the UK’s best value rock festival where families and friends can rock out at a price that won’t clear out the holiday kitty, the event has built up a loyal following and a real heritage over 7 successful years. Classic rock cornerstones such as THUNDER, THE DARKNESS, UFO, EUROPE, BLACKSTAR RIDERS, SAXON, MICHAEL SCHENKER, SEBASTIAN BACH, DEE SNIDER, SKINDRED, RIVAL SONS and more have all etched their names into Steelhouse history. Cost: from £60.

Tel: 07813 210 817

Saturday 28th Cardiff Rum Festival Swalec Stadium, Sophia Walk, Cardiff, CF11 9XR. Cardiff Rum Festival is back! Free rum samples, magnificent cocktails, street food, live music, private tasting sessions and a secret tiki room! Cost: from £17

Sunday 29th Me and Amy, My Bee Sherman Theatre, Senghennydd Rd, Cardiff,

CF24 4YE. Our fuzzy little friends need our help and so we’re launching a political party disguised as a party party disguised as a show. Multi award-winning theatre company, ThisEgg, invites you to save the world – one bee at a time. A new comedy for children and adults alike. Plant the seed for change, join the Bee Party. Before it’s too late. Cost: £9.

Tel: 029 2064 6900

AUGUST Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th Gruffalo’s Child New Theatre, Cardiff, CF10 3LN. No Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood.

Join the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood.

She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures - but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. Cost- From £10.50.

Tel: 029 2087 8889

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LIVING HISTORY

The Royal Welsh

Agricultural Society

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society was established originally as the Welsh National Agricultural Society in 1904.

The first general meeting of founders and supporters, attended by 20 prominent figures from Wales, took place in Committee Room Twelve of the House of Commons in London. They passed a number of rules on the society’s constitution and decreed that its aims should be to improve the breeding of stock and encourage agriculture throughout Wales. It is a tribute to those early pioneers, and others who followed, that these aims have been achieved. Welsh livestock lead the world and agriculture in Wales has, through skill and endeavour, survived many of the challenges faced by the farming industry in the intervening years, and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has been at the centre of agricultural progress in Wales during all of that time.

Today, the society is a national institution loved throughout Wales and beyond not only by farmers and the rural community but by people from all walks of life, many of whom have come to regard the Royal Welsh Show as the highlight of their year.

It has not always been so. The society’s beginnings were punctuated by problems and disagreements and sometimes even downright hostility from a range of determined opponents and factions with differing and strongly held views on many issues. However, these initial skirmishes were eventually overcome and the society survived and developed during its embryonic years at Aberystwyth, where the first show was held in August 1904 under the presidency of the Earl of Powys, and then through its migratory existence in the first half of the last century when the show moved to 37 different locations alternating between North and South Wales.

Often dogged by financial difficulties, created mainly by the expense of moving from one show site to another, it was not until the Royal Welsh settled on its present site at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, in 1963, that financially and otherwise matters began to take a more permanent turn for the better. Even then its position remained precarious and some challenging n 46 | Cardiff Now | Issue 41 | June - August 2018

decisions had to be taken during the early years at Llanelwedd to keep the society afloat.

The first show at Aberystwyth attracted 442 livestock entries.

Four years later, in 1908, 23 special trains comprising 224 cattle trucks and horse-boxes arrived at Aberystwyth together with 100 passenger coaches ferrying visitors from far and wide to the show.

The Royal Welsh was on its way.

Nowadays, livestock entries number around 8000 and 20,000 cars a day plus hundreds of stock lorries and trailers converge on the showground in Mid Wales for the annual four-day event which has grown into the most popular agricultural show in Britain.

The success of the Royal Welsh Show has spawned two other great events – the Winter Fair which was founded in 1990, and the spring Smallholder and Garden Festival which made its debut on the showground in 2003, which is now called the Spring Festival. Both have grown rapidly in stature and importance and are among the most popular attractions in Wales.

Today, the role of the modern Royal Welsh Show is a rounded one. As well as its principal function of showcasing the cream of Welsh livestock and the high quality food and drink produced in Wales, it encompasses the wider spectrum of farming and rural life and successfully bridges the gap between town and country. It provides something to interest everyone through its kaleidoscopic range of activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, and a 12 hour programme of exciting entertainment that continues throughout each of the four days of the event.

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