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CONTENTS Cardiff Now 2nd Floor, Richardson House, 24 New Street, Worcester. WR1 2DP 01905 723011 www.pw-media.co.uk

˝All of these spring patterns, fabrics and colours can be mixed and matched to create a unique room design˝ AMELIA HANSON

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Fill your home with lively blooms, bright colours and animal-themed designs to bring a breath of fresh air into your interior.

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As sunshine rapidly follows on from hail and snow showers, the signs of spring are starting to appear.

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AN EASTER WEDDING

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Make yourself some mouth-watering Moqueca, a traditional Brazilian fish stew, courtesy of Viva Brazil.

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Glynis Dray takes us around the Llantwit Major Circular Walk.

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home & garden

All of these spring patterns, fabrics and colours can be mixed and matched to create a unique room design

HOT SPRING FABRICS Fill your home with lively blooms, bright

Bringing vibrant colours and patterns into the home in

colours and animal-themed designs to bring

the form of curtains, upholstery, bed covers, blinds and

a breath of fresh air into your interior.

cushions gives an optimistic feel to a home after the doom and gloom of the winter months.

Pattern As can be expected in springtime, animal and floral designs are extremely popular. Animal prints from previous seasons are out and have been replaced by artist interpretations and photographic prints of creatures including dogs, insects and even bird and feather designs.

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Artistic prints, like this Georgiana Fabric, can be used in traditional or modern rooms. www.digitexhome.com

Mix blue florals and stripes for a chic spring bedroom with Tesco’s (www.tesco.com) soft furnishing range

Prints featuring flowers and plants

as graphic shapes and stripes or

particularly at home in a sumptuous

come in the form of either modern

flowers and animals are set against a

bedroom or used as accent touches

patterns or those which mimic

white background for a contemporary

in a luxurious sitting room.

paintings in the style of flourishing

feel or on a black background for the

watercolours or oils or botanical ink

more adventurous.

From a more masculine point of view, top fabric choices feature texture

drawings to bring a fresh look to a room.

As

brass

and

gold

tones

are

and natural materials. Earthy feeling

furniture

materials like linen are teamed

For a more masculine finish, these

and accessories this season, these

with more tactile finishes such as

floral and natural elements can

colours are also showing up in fabrics

fleece and felt and winter’s trend

be mixed with the current crop of

either as part of a pattern, as a

for chunky knits has been replaced

stripes and bold geometric prints

background or as a metallic highlight

by lightly textured crochet finishes.

to add a contemporary feel to any

to lift other colours.

These hardwearing fabrics would be

fashionable

in

lamps,

perfect for a lounge or playroom and

space and to introduce a hit of more solid colour.

Colours

Materials

tend to be longer lasting than more

Just as there are masculine and

lightweight materials.

feminine aspects to pattern trends pale

at the moment, the same principle

All of these spring patterns, fabrics

cornflower to navy is the top choice

also applies in terms of materials

and colours can be mixed and

with fabric designers for the spring

and types of fabric to use around the

matched to create a unique room

home. This is combined with greens

home. In the more feminine fabrics,

design using soft furnishings and

and hints of pale yellow and vivid

inspiration is taken from the glamour

whether you’re looking to update

red, pink or purple to add a splash

of the 1940s and Hollywood sirens and

cushions and curtains or reupholster

of warmth and to reflect a newly

popular fabrics include silk blends,

furniture, the choices this season are

flowering garden within the home.

ones with bronze or gold metallic

boundless.

Blue

in

any

shade

from

threads and anything that has a high These colours, whether they appear

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shine or gloss. These fabrics would be

By Amelia Hanson

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PROPERTY

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

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his is no secret power: spotting these signs just involves slowing down to look and listen as the world around you unfolds.

Dunnocks and robins have been singing since late January in the tentative light of mornings, joined by great tits later in the day, calling ‘teacher-teacherteacher’ from the treetops. Song thrushes have also joined the chorus.

Hazel catkins are opening, dusting everything with golden pollen and the tiny female flowers are glowing an incredible fuchsia.

So, when does winter officially become spring?

According to the Met Office, the meteorological spring starts on the first of March; the meteorological calendar, based on our Gregorian calendar, runs from March to May inclusive. The astronomical spring is slightly later, being based on the earth’s orbit of the sun, and runs from 20 March until 20 June. But

THE SIGNS OF SPRING As sunshine rapidly follows on from hail and snow showers, the signs of spring are starting to appear.

One of the great joys of being a naturalist surely has to be the privilege of seeing and hearing signs of spring before so many others.

once you are aware of the signs of spring you start looking far earlier than even St David's Day. Why not get out and find spring? Join us at The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Tondu, Bridgend – there's so much to do this March.

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Saturday 21 March, 10:30am – 12:30pm. Join our Friends of Parc Slip weekend conservation work party and help us look after the nature reserve, with activities ranging from scrub clearance to bug hotel building! If you’d like to come along please let Rose know on r.revera@welshwildlife.org.

Lapwing Watch Every Friday in March, 10:30am – 12:30pm.

Following all the hard work of the Lapwing Champion volunteers over the winter, we will now be monitoring the activity of the lapwing on the nature reserve. Join us for some surveying to help us to monitor the lapwing breeding at Parc Slip.

Wildlife Watch Saturday 14 March (Parc Slip) and Saturday 21 March (Forest Farm). Our Wildlife Watch is suitable for children under the age of 12, we do all sorts of fantastic activities which gets children out and about with wildlife. We have a group at Forest Farm in Cardiff and one at Parc Slip Nature Reserve near Bridgend. Call 01656 724100 to find out more. www.welshwildlife.org

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

ESPECIALLY FOR MOTHER's DAY With Mother's Day upon us, there’s no better time to treat yourself to some new luxuries... or leave a few subtle hints with your children.

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MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE 1. ALPACA SCARF – From £32. A 100% Baby Alpaca

tulips, hyacinth and foliage, and comes in it's own chocolate

scarf. Extra fine and soft and warm to wear. Harder

brown paper bag with ribbon. The average flower miles

wearing than wool or cashmere and less prone to pilling.

of a Great British Florist Posy are a tenth of many of the

Alpaca wool does not contain lanolin, which is often the

bouquets on offer. www.greatbritishflorist.co.uk

source of allergic reactions in wool. These alpaca scarves

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WEDDINGS

AN EASTER WEDDING After the dramatic reds and bold hearts of Valentine’s Day, an Easter wedding can be fresh and calming.

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ith pastel colours and an abundance of spring flowers, pale pink, lemon and baby blue are just a few of the colours that can be blended together and woven

throughout the day. The bride, always the centre of attention in white, flanked by bridesmaids in mint green, lilac and zesty lemon sheath dresses - stunning! The flowers can be casual, bunches of daffodils loosely tied with sisal string, small bunches of wild flowers in a basket for the flower girl or for more dramatic effect tulips could be carried. The latter now come in a range of colours to suit everyone’s taste and can be used as centre pieces for the table and to decorate the venue.

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WEDDINGS

Talking of venues, with the weather improving at this

Easter is a great time of year to get married. The winter is

time of year, a country house with beautiful gardens is

coming to an end and it’s the first public holiday period

the ideal place to take some fantastic photos. Or perhaps

since Christmas so your guests will be in a relaxed mood.

you prefer a marquee lavishly decked with drapes,

The symbolic nature of springtime and Easter is of

balloons and chandeliers in your chosen colours. Several

rebirth and new beginnings, which echoes the idea of a

companies will now help you find the perfect venue

couple starting their married lives together. So whether

and with so many places having a licence for the whole

you pick a fun filled bunnies and chocolate theme or a

service the full day can be spent in the same place and

more traditional natural look with birds’ nests and fresh

you can create you perfect event. The first priority when

flowers, your Easter wedding will create some great and

planning a date would be to book the church if a religious

lasting memories.

service is preferred or to choose the venue and ensure it is available.

BY JILL WARREN

Once the date and place are confirmed a theme can be chosen and with an Easter wedding, chocolate can play a big role! Easter eggs big and small can be used as favours and to decorate the tables. If you have children attending, an Easter egg hunt is great to keep them amused and the adults will probably join in too. A chocolate fountain or chocolate based wedding cake can continue the theme and guests can depart with little bags of sugar coated eggs. A more traditional Easter theme can be created by serving simnel cake and giving Easter biscuits wrapped in cellophane or in personalised boxes.

If you have children attending, an Easter egg hunt is great to keep them amused and the adults will probably join in too

HISTORY OF THE WEDDING RING There are no pre-defined rules about which hand you should wear your wedding band on, and the tradition varies around the world. However, in the UK it is customary to wear your wedding band on the ring finger of your left hand.

Traditionally, the ring is worn on the third finger of this hand although it is often mistakenly referred to as the fourth finger. This custom stems from a legend that a vein straight from the heart is connected directly to this finger.

Although scientifically this is not true, it is a lovely tradition. Furthermore, practically speaking this is the finger you will use least, particularly if you are right handed.

Alternatively, spring flowers in rustic bowls and jugs could decorate the tables and the cake could be a light sponge covered in buttercream and layered with fresh flowers to give that delicate spring feeling to the day. Stationery featuring the traditional chicks and bunnies theme will add a fun element and this could be continued with the invitations, menu holders and order of service. Woven birds’ nests filled with little eggs make eye catching

finger of her new husband during the wedding ceremony is a relatively new one. It came into fashion during the second world war, when couples were divided and the men who were fighting wanted a constant reminder of the commitment and love they shared with their

centrepieces and wooden hangings create a natural feel to

wives. Nowadays almost every groom receives

the décor. Have delicate pastel painted paper butterflies

a ring during the wedding ceremony and 90% of

hanging from the ceiling giving a feeling of movement and

men go on to wear them regularly afterwards.

new life starting.

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FOOD & DRINK

VIVA BRAZIL Saint Mary Street, Cardiff. CF10 1GD

Moqueca Traditional Brazilian Fish Stew

Serves 6

Method

Ingredients

1 Place fish in a large

B 1kg skinless firm white fish

ceramic dish and toss with 2

fillet (such as coley filets), pin-boned, cut into 3cm cubes The real Brazilian style dining experience begins once you are seated. Our troop of Passadors (Meat Carvers) move from table to table, offering over fifteen select cuts of Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken and Sausages, all slowly roasted over our charcoal barbeque and expertly carved at the table. You decide the pace of your meal with discs which are provided for each diner. One side is Green which signals to our Passadors that you would like more; and the other side is Red, which you can turn to when you have finished or simply wish to take a break.

To accompany the meats served to your table, visit our Salad Island which boasts over 20 different variations of freshly prepared salads, vegetables, cold meats, fruits, breads and sauces, as well as no fewer than 8 traditional hot Brazilian dishes for you to enjoy. At Viva Brazil, we don’t cook for large amounts of people, we prepare fresh food in smaller portions and when they are finished, we replace them with something new! www.vivabrazilrestaurants.com

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B 1/3 cup (80ml) lime juice B 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil B 1 red onion, thinly sliced B 1 green pepper, thinly sliced

B 1 red pepper, thinly sliced B 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

B 2 short red chillies, finely chopped

B 2 cups (500ml) fish stock B 400g can chopped tomatoes

B 270ml can coconut milk B 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil

B Coriander leaves and steamed rice, to serve

tablespoons lime juice and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Chill for 30 minutes to marinate.

2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion for 3 minutes or until softened.

Add peppers, garlic and chilli, then cook, stirring occasionally, for a further 5 minutes or until peppers are softened.

3 Stir in stock, tomatoes, coconut milk and coconut oil.

Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 20-25 minutes until slightly reduced.

4 Add fish and marinating juices, then cook for another 8-10 minutes until the fish is just cooked. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and and season to taste.

5 Serve with coriander and rice.

RESTAURANT JAMES SOMMERIN A warm welcome awaits you at the new Restaurant James Sommerin situated on The Esplanade in Penarth.

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he restaurant is the first venture for husband and wife team James & Louise Sommerin and represents the culmination of many years of hard work. James started his first job in an Italian restaurant in Newport

at the age of 12, before taking a full time position upon leaving school, in a restaurant near Usk. He attributes his passion and flair for cooking to his late grandmother, who instilled a love of food at an early age during Saturday morning cookery sessions together. He ventured to Scotland where he learnt his trade under the tutelage of Head Chef Richard Lythe at Farleyer House developing an understanding of the importance of using seasonal, quality products and combining different flavours.

Whilst in Scotland he cooked at the opening of the Scottish Parliament and met his soon to be wife, Louise. After the birth of their first daughter, James wanted to return to Wales, his home country, and joined the team at The Crown at Whitebrook in 2000. James graduated from Sous Chef to Head Chef after which the restaurant gained a coveted Michelin star in 2007, which was retained until it closed in 2013.

Their lunch and evening ‘taster’ menus combine quality, local (where possible) ingredients and unusual flavours - LANGOUSTINE, WHITE CHOCOLATE, TURNIP, TONKA BEAN CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT, APPLE TRUFFLE - to name but a few! The choice of wine also echoes the attention to detail, so a wine is suggested to complement each course. Each wine is sourced from a different country with an emphasis on smaller, boutique and organic vineyards.

In addition to its excellent cuisine, Restaurant James Sommerin offers two unique experiences: firstly you can become ‘Chef for a Day’ and learn the skills and artistry required to be a fine dining chef. Alternatively you could marvel at the kitchen team preparing your 14 course dinner! Gift vouchers are available so you can treat a loved one to an unusual experience or simply let them enjoy a lovely meal in stunning surroundings.

The description ‘Restaurant with Rooms’ will soon become a reality when 9 stylishly comfortable bedrooms are opened.

The majority of these will share the same fantastic views as the restaurant out across the water. The rooms will be on a bed and breakfast basis but there are plans to offer midweek packages that include dinner as well.

With local support and his beloved grandmother smiling down on him, Restaurant James Sommerin is sure to become a huge success. The restaurant's aim to 'create a dining experience guests will not forget’ appears very much attainable. @CARDIFFNOW FIND US ON FACEBOOK www.nowcardiff.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK

If you believe in yourself, vegan living will soon become second nature.

Smokehouse Chickpea and Avocado Salad

HOW TO GO VEGAN It’s time we let you in on a little secret: going vegan is actually a piece of cake.

Take it slow

Go shopping

Keep your end goal in mind, but go at your own pace.

Treat your taste buds to new foods and new flavours.

Some people manage to go vegan overnight and if

Leaving your food comfort zone will take you on a voyage

that's the right approach for you, fantastic. Yet don't be

of discovery of new cuisines. There are thousands of

concerned if you feel you need more time. Like any other

vegan recipes out there from every corner of the globe.

lifestyle change, going vegan not only takes getting used

Whatever your culinary preference, you'll encounter

to, but it takes time to determine what will work best for

amazing new dishes and interesting variations on your old

you. It's not a one size fits all experience and there are

favourites. Yet you don't have to be an award-winning chef

numerous approaches you can take.

to achieve this. You'll be surprised by the number of meals you can easily prepare from things already in your kitchen

Making small changes to your everyday meals is one of the

or local supermarket.

easiest ways to increase the amount of plant-based foods in your diet. You could start by removing meat or dairy one

Keep learning

day a week and go from there. Or you could try changing

Remember that going vegan is a learning curve. To live

one meal at a time, having vegan breakfasts during your

as a vegan in a non-vegan world takes both courage and

first week, adding a vegan lunch during week two and so

curiosity. Veganism has been around since 1944, but it’s

on. You could even try changing one product at a time by

still a relatively new concept to many people. It’s important

swapping cow's milk for almond or soya milk or butter for

you allow yourself time to learn about the various strands

coconut oil or margarine. There's a plant-based alternative

of veganism - and remember to pat yourself on the back

for almost every type of food you can think of, so you don't

along the way for the progress you've made.

have to miss out on any of your favourite foods.

Don’t give up

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Do it right

If you believe in yourself, vegan living will soon become

Make sure you don't miss out on essential nutrients. Just

second nature. There is always a better reason to stick

because you're vegan that doesn't mean you're 100%

with your decision than to go against it. Make sure that

healthy, as there are vegan versions of almost every type of

you do things along the way that remind you of the joy of

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EDUCATION

CIAO! ALLO! BONJOUR! At times, grasping the

What is the best age to learn a language?

fundamentals of a foreign

It seems that children are surprisingly better at learning languages than we

language can be enough for

are, and the sooner they start, the better. In a recent study, researchers

an adult to throw their hands up and shout “Je ne comprend pas!” It’s often a mind-boggling task to contend with a series

found that babies begin to pick up the subtle tones of their mum’s accent while still in the womb. To complement this, other studies have also shown that very early exposure to a language will positively help define a native pronunciation. This ability can be linked to the physiological changes that happen in the developing brain of a child. Young children are particularly

of regular and irregular verbs,

receptive and learn how to communicate through continual repetition and

masculine and feminine

exposure to their native language. As their brains develop they become

nouns, whilst at the same time,

hungrier for knowledge and as they continue to learn through imitation

stretching the memory bank to remember a dictionary of words. So, why is it that many

and verbal communication they are able to grasp language structures very quickly. Needless to say, as with any subject, the more time a child has to learn a language, the more fluent he or she will eventually become.

children seem to absorb the

What can I do to help my child learn a language?

essentials of a language with

Chances are, if you’ve returned from a holiday abroad your child may be

comparative ease? They make it

biting at the bit to continue learning the country’s language; or maybe they

seem so effortlessly easy. In fact

are being taught basic French at primary school and want to know more; or

there is quite a bridge between the language learning ability of an adult and a child. Supported

perhaps, there is a foreign child who has recently started at school that they want to befriend; whatever the reason, if your child shows an eagerness to learn a language it’s really helpful to keep the momentum going.

by plenty of researched

A good way to support this is to take an enthusiastic interest in the

evidence, many experts now

cultures and customs of other countries. Explain to your child the

recommend the best time to

value of being able to speak a foreign language and the freedom it

learn a language is at a very

brings within a country. You may wish to supplement this interest by

young age.

attending international cultural events to expose your child to the food, smells, music and customs that exist in the country where your chosen language is spoken.

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A child will become more articulate as time moves on, especially if they are encouraged to listen closely, learn through imitation and repeat the exercises regularly. Essentially, the more exposure a child gets to languages at an early age, the more they will pick up.

What are the benefits to learning a language at a young age?

Children who are exposed to, and learn foreign languages at an early age enhance their ability to reach high levels of cognitive development, showing a good degree of creativity and flexibility across a broad range of subjects. Using a different language system, written and oral communication skills can vastly improve due to the intensive use of memory and listening skills that are required. As children develop the ability to communicate in a different language, they will start to compare words, sentences and texts, and find similarities as well as differences. This general understanding will help them transfer skills from one subject to another. Children may also reap other benefits such as an increased ability to solve complex problems.

Another advantage is linked to work aspirations. Future prospects may become brighter as children who gain fluency in other languages may be more able to develop a deeper understanding of other cultures, which may eventually lead to roles that help improve global communication. Learning a different language is a fabulous way for you and your child to engage in a new culture and as primary school aged children are at a ripe age to learn – why delay this great opportunity?

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VICTORIA PARK MAZDA BRINGS ALL-NEW MAZDA2 TO LIFE WITH VIRTUAL REALITY EVENT Earlier this month saw Victoria Park Mazda in Cardiff host an exclusive preview for the all-new Mazda2 supermini, which offered customers the

T

he Hadfield Road dealership

really

gave customers the opportunity

Customers were transported to a

to view the all-new Mazda2,

virtual

and enter a virtual reality world to experience the technology-packed new car.

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the

environment,

experience. where

they

ahead of its UK launch. The

could explore the details of the all-

special event formed part of a nationwide

new Mazda2 and experience it from

preview tour for the new car visiting 119

all angles, inside and out.”

Mazda dealers across the country.

Featuring Mazda’s clever fuel-saving Prospective customers had the chance

SKYACTIV technology, the new supermini

to see the Japanese brand’s stylish new

boasts a variety of efficient, yet responsive

supermini in the showroom, using high-

petrol engines with new five or six-

tech Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets to

speed manual and 6-speed automatic

bring the car to life from inside and out.

gearboxes.

While

a

new

1.5-litre

SKYACTIV-D diesel, with a 6-speed Using the special headsets, customers

manual gearbox, returns incredible fuel

were able to interact with a high-

economy and CO2 emissions of 83.1mpg

definition 3D version of the all-new

and 89g/km respectively – making the

Mazda2. The futuristic preview echoed

Mazda among the cleanest and most

the

efficient in its class.

new

car’s

sophisticated

range

of comfort, convenience and safety technologies that make the car stand

Building on the strengths of its current

out in its class.

B-segment model as well as its highly

chance to see the car in the flesh for the first time

enhanced

successful “We

were

interest

in

overwhelmed the

all-new

by

new-generation

model

the

line-up, the all-new Mazda2 raises the

Mazda2

bar in design, performance, handling,

from customers at the event, we

equipment, comfort and safety.

can’t wait until we have one in the showroom for test drives,” explained

Mazda’s new-generation five-door all-

Peter

Director

new Mazda2 will go on sale on the 20th

at Victoria Park Mazda. “Using the

March. For all the latest information go

virtual reality Oculus Rift technology

to: http://tinyurl.com/lr242zs.

Marshall,

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CARDIFF WALK Start/Finish: The walk starts and ends at Llantwit Major Town Hall. OR park at the Beach Car Park and start/end walk at point 7.

Public Transport: The nearest railway station is at Llantwit Major. Llantwit Major is also served by Bus 303 (Bridgend/Barry).

Parking: There are ‘ pay and display’ car park with a WC next to the Town Hall and at The Beach (see sketch-map).

O/S Maps: Landranger 170/Explorer 151 (recommended) Distances: approx. 5miles. (Shorter Route 3.5 miles.

Time: Allow 3-4 hours for whole walk (shorter route 2-3 hours).

Refreshments: There are shops, pubs and cafes in Llantwit Major and there is a café open all year round at the Beach (Larger walking groups by prior arrangement, please tel. 01446 792665) Terrain: This walk is mainly along footpaths and bridleways with some lane walking and a 2 mile section of the Wales Coast Path.

There are gates and stone stiles, a steep flight of steps and several moderate climbs that unfortunately render this walk unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Waterproof boots are essential and poles are useful! Parts of the route can be muddy in places.

stone stile onto the Wales Coast Path (Long Distance Path). It is worth a short detour right to view Tresilian Bay. 6: Walk eastwards along the coast path. Keep on the path and well away from the cliff edge because there have been rock falls along this stretch. Shortly you will pass an

1: The walk starts at the main entrance to the Town Hall.

old wartime pill-box (c.1940). It can be muddy along the

Turn left down Burial Lane which passes the Church. As you

coast path so take extra care. At corner above Beach Car

cross the stream the ruin on your right is an old Chantry.

Park, take steps down to your right to Beach Café and

At the corner of Church Lane climb the steps to ‘Hillhead’

WC. If you started here, your walk will end here. There is

above. Turn left briefly and cross a stone stile on your right

a shorter route back to Llantwit Major alongside the Afon

where you will see a delightful Medieval Dovecote.

Col-huw which rejoins the main route near point 10.

2: The rights of way go left then right to the top right hand

7: The walk crosses the beach car park and goes up some

corner of the field. Climb over another stone stile into Church

steps on the eastern side. Work is being done to redirect the

Lane (just a track at this point). Cross to the stile opposite.

coast-path further away from the cliff-top so please follow

3: Walk along the left side of this field (hedge on left) to another

signs. Shortly you will enter Cwm Colhuw Nature Reserve via

stile (dogs on leads through livestock). Keep to the left of the

a wooden kiss-gate. Bear right along the coast path, you are

next field. Cross next field to stile in top right hand corner.

near an old fortification. At the next stile you will cross a pair

Soon you will see the castellated gatehouse of ‘Dimlands’ over

of ancient castle ditches. You will go over three mounds and

to your right. Cross two more fields via stiles to reach a narrow

two ditches via steps and stiles. Keep on along the coast path

strip of field beyond a stone stile. Cross to another stile then

for ½ mile heading for the distant power station chimney

make your way across the next field towards a clump of trees.

along the coast at Aberthaw. Pass ‘Pigeon Point’ then the

At the far end of the clump of trees is an isolated walled stile.

path dips down towards ‘Stout Point’ and ‘Stout Bay’.

Cross stile and turn right, effectively keeping straight on.

8: You need to cross an old hedgerow and turn left so you

4: Ordnance Survey maps show the ‘right of way’ going

are walking away from the sea. The path soon climbs up

round three sides of the next field but there appears to

onto a bank between two fields.

be a permissive path going straight towards Sheeplays

9: This bank turns into an old farm track between two

Barn. Keep straight on to the field edge where you will

hedges and shortly you will reach the converted barns and

find a stone stile over which is a steep flight of steps.

farmhouse of the former ‘Rosedew Farm’. Carry on walking

5: Walk towards the coast path with the stone wall on your

up the lane towards Llantwit Major. At the junction with the

left and along a pretty woodland strip and over another

road from the beach car park, go right (shorter route joins here). Cross the bridge over the Afon Col-Huw and walk up to a mini-roundabout where ‘Mill Lay Lane’ comes in.

10: You need to turn left, which is effectively straight on, up the hill. You will pass ‘Seaview Park’. Continue uphill to the old village, passing an Edward VII letter-box in the wall on your right. Pass an old chapel on your right. At the start of the old market area where the road forks, turn left which will bring you out near the Town Hall where the walk ends.

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Cadw launches inspired campaign with 50,000 Lego bricks in one blockbuster video A time-lapse video that shows 50,000 Lego pieces rise from a worktable to create a Welsh castle has been released to launch Cadw’s ‘Pack your Imagination’ campaign.

sites have also been created and are available for visitors to have a go at building on site. Instructions and guides are also available on Cadw’s website for families to play at home.

Ken Skates, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, said: “Cadw sites have been a source of

The campaign aims to encourage visitors to Welsh historic

inspiration throughout the ages, and this video

sites this spring, and to create models and artwork

is yet another way of promoting our fascinating

inspired by their own experience.

monuments to different audiences.

The model of Rhuddlan Castle, featured in the video, took

“Encouraging people to get involved in heritage in

six weeks to create, was made with 50,000 Lego pieces

new ways will ensure Wales’s fascinating stories are

and was constructed by retired Illinois doctor Bob Carney.

kept alive and passed on to future generations.”

Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment

Mr Carney is currently creating a model of Caernarfon

service,

Castle which will use around 60,000 bricks. The model will

teamed

up

with

the

72-year-old

former

dermatologist from Decatur, IL to create the Rhuddlan

be displayed at a Chicago Lego exhibition this summer.

model, which was his 146th replica of a European castle made using only Lego elements.

Speaking about his love of Welsh history, Mr Carney said: “I’ve been interested in castles since I was a child.

While building the 6x6, 6 high construction, Mr Carney took

When I decided to start modelling castles using Lego

around 2,500 images which have now been condensed

in 1986, I started considering possible projects and

into a short time-lapse film available on Cadw’s YouTube

the castles of Wales came to the top as the best in

channel.

the world.”

Cadw has launched a competition as part of the campaign

This May, Mr Carney, and his wife Judy, will embark on a

asking families to have a go at building their favourite

mammoth tour of the historic sites of Wales and England.

castle, out of any material they like, and Mr Carney will

They’ll travel more than 2,700 miles to visit 74 historic

judge entries and present prizes to winners when he

sites over just 23 days.

visits Wales for the first time this May. Cadw’s ‘Pack your Imagination’ campaign will also see educational Lego road shows take place at Caerphilly and Conwy castles on the 7, 9 and 10 April, a series of how-to

Cadw’s marketing campaign will support Visit Wales’s ‘Have you Packed for Wales’ campaign, which launched in Wales and

videos released on Cadw’s website and the creation of a

across the UK on 1 March. To find out more about Cadw’s ‘Pack

Lego art exhibition which will tour Cadw sites across Wales.

your Imagination’ campaign, to submit your creations and to

Mini Lego models inspired by seven of Wales’s most iconic

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MCCARTHY AND STONE DEVELOPMENT IN CARDIFF PROVIDES KEY TO HAPPY RETIREMENT Research shows that being independent and socially active are the most important factors for people seeking a long and fulfilling retirement and McCarthy and Stone, the UK’s leading retirement housebuilder, is shaping its latest Assisted Living development of 58 one and two bedroom

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services they require and the flexibility to top up

between conventional Retirement Living and

their support if they need to in the future.

residential care. Homeowners are able to retain

their independence through home ownership, with their own front door, yet still have the peace of mind of a range of 24/7 security and support services, as well as

important to our homeowners and our apartments give them space and privacy, but also the peace of

a thriving community of new friends on their doorstep.

mind that support, care and friendship is close at

Jacqui Meenan, Regional Sales and Marketing Director

want to be certain their family member is enjoying

for McCarthy and Stone, explains the Assisted Living offer: “Our aim is to help older people stay independent for longer and really make the most of

hand. This is particularly important to relatives who the very best quality of life.”

There are a number of activities available to homeowners

their retirement. That is why we are so committed to

such as a regular quiz night and Keep Fit sessions at the

delivering a five star lifestyle for our homeowners at

development itself. In addition, Cardiff offers a vibrant

Thomas Court, which is set in beautifully manicured

location for retirement, with a rich cultural heritage and

and secure gardens, with freshly prepared food and

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luxuriously appointed accommodation.

Court is ideally situated close to the heart of Penylan, one

“With the opportunity to retain property ownership, while also being able to draw on a range of flexible care packages, Thomas Court really does offer retirees the very best of both worlds.”

Thomas Court boasts an impressive list of facilities, such as a table service restaurant which offers a daily three-course lunch, a guest suite for when visitors want to stay over and a homeowners’ lounge for socialising, with all the exterior maintenance and gardening taken care of by a professional and friendly team.

of the capital’s greenest districts. Nestled among tree lined roads close to Roath Park, the development finds itself just a short walk from local amenities including a Post Office, bank, dentist, pharmacies as well as a great range of shops.

Homeowners can also enjoy fishing, boat trips, tennis courts and a bowls lawn at the nearby Roath Park, as well as Cardiff Bridge Club which meets several nights a week.

McCarthy and Stone offers retirees a free Try Before You Buy scheme* to give potential buyers a taster of the enjoyable, secure and hassle free living at Cardiff.

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