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In 2016 the use of tonal colours will be vital. Vernay Console Table available from www.made.com
T
here
are
components
three to
main
final product. This article will guide
Materials
consider
you through some of the key trends
Mixing Metals
when thinking about interior
that will be on the minds of all top
Anyone who has been following
design and the trends to
interior designers. In 2016 you will see
design trends over the past few years
follow. The first is colour; this is what
blurred colours, metallic materials
will realise that retro is back and is
will grab your attention first when
and natural themes throughout, so
here to stay. Interior designers just
you walk into a room or house. The
follow these simple interior design
adore retro lighting, and the hype at
second is the materials that you use
tips to be the trendiest house on the
the moment centres around metal.
whether it’s on the floor, the wall or
street.
Over the last year we saw brass, this
the furniture. This is what gives the room a lift, a room can feel flat even if the colour scheme is perfect and the furniture is fantastic, the texture and choice of material is a detail that cannot be missed. The final key feature to contemplate on is the
Colour Blurred Boundaries In 2016 the use of tonal colours will be vital. Tonal colours are different shaded colours of the same colour group. To apply this to your room
year we will see the rise of copper, gold and all of them mixed together. If you combine brass, copper and gold with metallic treatments and glossy finishes you will be sure to be on the right side of retro.
take a lighter and darker shade of
Using
the same colour and subtly blending
popular when it comes to lighting
atmosphere of a room.
them using furniture, paint and
and the brass and copper really
bedding. For example you can use
come through when using exposed
Interior design can be challenging
a rose pink pillow placed on a red
lighting. Exposed lights combine
with a lot of options to consider when
quilt that is positioned on a mauve
some
on the road to achieving the perfect
armchair.
trends over the last few years: The
theme; themes are very important as they contribute the most to the
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the
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Bring nature home with the Lyra Outdoor Dining set from www.made.com
industrial look and The vintage look.
broaden your mind and think of cork,
creeping into our home over the
You can create the effect by simply
bamboo, marble and maybe even
last few years with the rise of indoor
removing the lampshade but to
wax!
planters and jungle themed prints.
really take advantage of this neat and minimalist theme you must utilize the bulb itself as a design
Themes Two halves of the 1970s
element.
The 1970s will be making a revival
Choose sustainable!
themes of 2016 in the interior
Sustainable furniture and materials
design world. To implement this
are the motifs of 2016 interior
trend combine the bold colours
design. One of this year’s themes is
synonymous with the 70s and its
‘bringing nature home’ so bear this
shabby materials. If the bohemian
in mind when choosing sustainable
style isn’t for you the 1970s can
material. Using eco-friendly materials just doesn’t have any drawbacks; you will be helping yourself by helping the world. Natural materials are very popular in the world of interior design this year and designers will be making sure that the materials are
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and is one of the most talked about
still be embraced by exploring the other side of the 1970s consisting
flourish. You can begin embracing this trend with a few simple potted plants which are easy to take care of like succulents or cacti. These are very cheap and easy to find and will embellish most interior design styles.
Spider
plants
are
many
designers’ personal favourites, they used to be a staple to everyone’s bathroom and now they are coming back! Taking Mother Nature into
of a smarter and sharper vintage
our homes doesn’t have to be
appearance. This can be achieved by
taken
using a palate of neutral and muted
natural fabrics and materials will be
greys.
central to all sophisticated homes in
sustainable and eco-friendly. Natural
Bringing nature home
materials aren’t limited to wood, so
Mother Nature has slowly been
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This year we are going to see her
completely
literally,
using
2016. By Charles McQuaid
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EASY ROOM
MAKEOVERS Transforming your home doesn’t have to be a major event, small changes to
each room can make a great difference and your home will be revolutionised. Take some inspiration from the following stress-free makeovers that can potentially transform the feel of a room for you and your guests.
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Bedroom
First thing you will need is a suitcase.
Assembling all the pieces together is
Suitcase bedside table
They can be found in charity shops,
rather simple. First prepare the base
This funky piece of furniture can be
on gumtree or on Ebay for around
using the MDF and measure it so it
created easily using a bit of DIY skills
£10 or less. Make sure the suitcase
fits at the bottom of the suitcase.
and creativity; this beautiful piece
is hard sided and don’t forget to
Position the three top plates on the
will certainly draw an envious eye
consider the material; worn brown
bottom of the suitcase and secure
and is functional too! Retro styles
leather will give your final creation
them by ensuring that the screws
are here in force and here to stay;
that retro-chic touch. Next, you
you use go through all the layers
pieces like vintage suitcases are
will need some table legs and four
and half of the MDF. Next, attach the
common in any vintage collection
angled top plates. These can be
legs by simply twisting them in place.
and can be extremely versatile. By
found in a local hardware store,
You can paint the legs to match the
following these simple steps you
together with a small number of
suitcase or even paint the whole
can count furniture as one of their
screws. Finally, get a sheet of MDF
piece to spice it up and make your
many uses!
that will fit into the suitcase.
piece even more original and unique!
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Bathroom
with beautifully shaped edges and
A Cake Stand to declutter
engraved designs.
the dresser This easy makeover for the bathroom
A glass cake stand can embellish your dresser or shelves in the bathroom
involves something that actually
Kitchen Succulents
belongs in the kitchen. A glass cake
This cheap and easy makeover tip
stand can embellish your dresser or
can potentially transform a room
shelves in the bathroom and is also
from a boring abode to a fresh and
practical and useful, as it creates
interesting one. Using indoor plants
more room and declutters a boring
has become increasingly popular
side or shelf. This piece can be used
and using them as a makeover tool to
to display your make up, accessories
a dull room or wall should certainly
or perfume, and it’s very easy on
be an option to consider. These fun
the eye. Feel free to tier them up for
little dĂŠcor pieces are so bohemian
more storage! If you don’t already
and can be used throughout your
have a suitable cake stand in your
home. You can make them kitchen
home you can pick them up in most
themed
homeware stores or you can buy a beautiful vintage or vintage style
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Kitchen
by
using
peculiar
and
exciting containers as pots.
one online. My personal favourite
Many modern interior designers like
ones to use are made out of glass
to use pretty vintage food cans but
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you can use almost anything such
Making your sofa livelier is easier
as tea tins, mini pots, little mugs
and cheaper than you may think.
or even pie dishes! Once you have
Creating your own cushion covers
the pot, just grab some simple and
gives you the freedom to match
cheap materials from your local
your current fabrics and colours
gardening store. You will need some
exactly
soil, a succulent plant, and rocks
dreamed of. Making your own
in various shapes (you can just
cushions is made simpler by the
borrow these from outside). Add
readily available cushion forms, as
some big rocks to the bottom of the
these are easy to measure. Once
container, then some smaller ones
you have the measurements you are
and then some soil. Loosen the soil
free to pick almost any material and
from your succulent and then plant
colour available at your local fabric
them into your layered container. At
store. Ask your local fabric store
this point, proceed by topping up
if you need guidance on the exact
with some soil and water then place
method, otherwise you can search
the finished product where you
online for many easy but in depth
desire. You can use other plants but
tutorials. Once you have made a few
succulents are great because they
simple cushion covers you can start
need little or no care and they look
to experiment by re purposing old
extremely cute. Bringing the outside
sweaters for that comfortable retro
in can really renovate a kitchen.
feel, use zips for easy access and
Living Room Cushion covers, using a sweater
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you
have
always
even use your own prints. By Charles McQuaid
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NATURE NOTEBOOK
Native Wild Daffodil © L Maiden
Spring Spectacle At Coed¯y¯Bwl Coed–y–Bwl nature reserve... a hidden beauty-spot tucked away in a river valley in the Vale of Glamorgan. Once found, it’s not easily forgotten – least of all for its spectacular
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springtime carpet of Wild Daffodils. oed-y-Bwl is the only true wild daffodil
31, 1999, two daffodils burst forth to claim the
wood in South Wales, every year this
earliest record since the Trust acquired the nature
ancient ash woodland fills up with spring
reserve over forty-five years ago.
flowers, making it a spectacular sight, but
its the daffodils that really make it special.
Coed-y-Bwl nature reserve is also home to a variety
The 6 acre nature reserve was ravaged by Dutch
Hedgehog, Long-tailed Mouse, Bank Voles, Grey
elm disease over thirty years ago but amazingly
Squirrel and Mole as well as a selection of woodland
the daffodils survived. New trees such as Ash, Lime
birds including Great Spotted Woodpecker, Tawny
and Wild Cherry were planted in place of the fallen
Owls and other Birds of Prey.
elms by our dedicated team of volunteers who pride themselves as the ‘guardians of the daffodils’.
of woodland wildlife including: Badgers, Foxes, Stoat,
Visitors are asked to please stay on the circular path, keep dogs on leads and not to pick the flowers.
The first wild daffodils were in bloom on the nature reserve on the 25th January – beating a long standing early record by six days! Our mildest December since records began helped promote dormant bulbs at this wildwood gem. The full display of daffodils is expected to mature by early March. And for the record: on Sunday, January
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FOOD & DRINK Ingredients for truffles or pudding:
B 150g of your favourite
Wickedly Welsh Dark or Milk Chocolate
B 60g of fresh cream or coconut milk
B I’ll leave the flavourings to you but don’t forget to taste as you add to get the right intensity. Leave some for the others though! for a cake topping:
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for Amazing Truffles, ShowStopping Puddings
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B 450g of chocolate B 200g of fresh cream or coconut milk
Have you ever wanted to make chocolate truffles, a show stopping chocolate pudding or cover a cake in the most indulgent chocolate coating ever? A bit nervous? Don’t be. Wickedly Welsh Chocolate to the rescue. This amazing but easy chocolate ganache uses ingredients you’ll already have in your cupboard and takes about 20 minutes to prepare. It’s also fool proof! Firstly you’ll need some delicious chocolate. Buy your favourite chocolate, dark preferably but milk is fine. Remember it’s your treat so use the chocolate you like. Hopefully it’ll be our Wickedly Welsh Devilishly Dark or Moreish Milk. For truffles or a pudding you’ll need about 150g which should give you about 12 truffles or two puddings. For coating a cake I’d use three times as much. I’m sure you won’t waste any leftovers! 1 Grab a suitably sized mixing bowl (you’ll need two of these) and a spatula. Use a thin plastic bowl if possible and avoid glass or earthenware, they get hot in the microwave and make it very difficult to control the temperature of your chocolate. 2 Break your bars of chocolate into small chunks and pop into the microwave on full power.
Take out and stir every 20 seconds until the chocolate is melted and spills off the spatula at the consistency of runny custard. If you have a temperature probe you’re looking for 40°C. Now pop your cream or coconut milk into the microwave and warm until its just above room temperature, 28°C. You just want to take the chill off it. This next step is important! Add half the chocolate to the cream not the other way around! Stir it using a smooth motion until it stops looking like lumpy drinking chocolate and looks like shiny runny chocolate. Now add your flavouring and you can be as adventurous as you like. Alcohol, honey, jam, fruit zest, chilli, cardamom, sea salt, you’re only limited by your imagination but have fun and taste until you get the desired intensity, don’t be shy though we believe in real but punchy flavours. Now add the rest of the chocolate and mix it all together thoroughly. 3 If you’re making truffles allow the mix to set for about an hour in the coolest room in the house, about 12°C is perfect but don’t worry too much. When it’s properly set divide and roll the mix into little balls about 20mm in diameter. Try to use the inside of your fingers and avoid using the palm of your hand when you’re doing this as its the warmest part of your hand and will melt the ganache quite quickly. Roll or dust the truffles in cocoa powder and allow to cool again. 4 If you’re making a pudding divide the mix evenly between two espresso cups or ramekins. Decorate with fresh fruit or simply dust with icing sugar. 5 If you’re topping a cake you’ll need to be quick. Pour it over the cake and smooth it using a long thin metal spatula. Don’t over work it though!
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arboreal Arboreal have kicked off 2016 in style, a nod in the most
The day menu comprises of flat breads with a spectrum of
recent Michelin Guide will have cemented this restaurants
toppings, to sandwiches to pizzas, pastas and main courses.
place as a Cowbridge favourite while peaking the interest of those further afield. Our resident foodie KitchenClonc reports on his recent vist.
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The evening menu follows a more traditional proforma of starters, mains and desserts. We were lucky enough to try a bit from both menus thanks to the helpful manager on duty. The starters that took our fancy were the pan fried scallops
et on the main Cowbridge thoroughfare, Arboreal’s décor
with fennel and orange (£10) and the Thai style free range
is the zenith of shabby chic. Distressed floor boards
chick skewers (£7). Three plump scallops with caramelised
double as wall cladding, muted colours of blue, grey and
edges were topped with sliced and sautéed fennel and orange
white combine to give a stylish backdrop along with the
segments. Beautiful to look at and to eat. The scallops were
prerequisite industrial style light fittings. As you walk though from
perfectly cooked, a light aniseed flavour and crunch from the
the bar area to the dining room the place is flooded with light from
fennel followed by the juice of the orange to cut through it all.
a glass roof lantern and the star of the show is revealed, their
Lovely, if a little light on the seasoning. The Thai style skewers
wood burning oven on full display in the open kitchen.
were a little underwhelming. Well known satay style flavour but
I love open kitchens, being a bit of a cooking show addict this is
no real punch to them.
the real thing up close! I’m fascinated about the flow of service,
Our mains comprised of a lamb and pomegranate pizza
the synchronicity of the chefs and the communication with
(£16.50) and pan fried salmon on a noodle broth, with noodles,
front of house.
ginger and coriander (£16).
On this rainy Saturday lunch time the place was bustling and
The salmon arrived sitting proud and crisp upon a mound of
you could tell as the staff whizzed about the place taking
glass noodles flecked with spring onion and spinach. The fish
orders, answering questions, delivering drinks that they well
itself was cooked well, super crispy skin and flaky flesh. The
versed in dealing with busy periods.
noodles and broth however had no real chilli or ginger kick or
The menu presented on black boards is a product of the fact
coriander to mention it. Just a background flavour of soy sauce.
that the menu changes frequently to suit what ingredients are
The pizza however was a feast for the eyes! Chunks of slow
available and indeed are seasonal. It is in turn split into day and
cooked lamb shoulder, cooked in their wood oven over night
night menus.
then shredded and dispersed across a cheese and tomato
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base, dressed with mint yogurt and a generous scattering of
I loved the atmosphere here and as the lunch time rush died
pomegranate. The pizza base was crisp and light, the lamb was
down the vibe was lovely. Cosy from the warmth of the wood
full of meaty flavour and the pomegranate providing crunch
burning oven, chilled tunes over the speakers and the hubbub
and juice to cut though the cheese. Winner. However delicious, yogurt on a hot pizza does not do it for me. To finish we went for the chocolate fondant to share (£5.50). I don’t need write anything here just look at the photos! Perfect,
of people chatting while eating a drinking. I could have easily stayed until dinner. I enjoyed my visit to Arboreal and I am now more in awe of
sublime, nailed it. The vanilla ice cream from Joe’s ice cream
anyone who embarks on their own restaurant and of the chefs
made the ideal partner. Sharing was a massive error.
in the kitchen. It literally is case of spinning several plates all at
To drink we had a couple of soft drinks (£2.75 each) and a small
the same time and for the most part Arboreal do it well.
glass of house Sauvignon Blanc (£4.95) which was crisp, light
By KitchenClonc
and refreshing.
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Service was attentive, efficient, and friendly and really is one
Twitter @KitchenClonc
of their strengths. A warm welcome as soon as you set foot
All food was complimentary but this did not influence the review
into the place sets the tone. As the food is cooked to order they warn of at least a 15 minute wait for your food and in commended. You can tell the quality of the ingredients is not
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skimped on either. There is a slight hint of style and look over
Arboreal, 68 Eastgate Street. Cowbridge, CF71 7AB
substance as the food in terms of flavour and seasoning could
Tel: 01446 775093
busy periods a bit longer. Also the portion sizes are to be
have delivered more.
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keeping active
Start/Finish: This walk starts and ends at Cowbridge Town Hall. Public Transport: Nearest Railway Stations at Bridgend and Cardiff with a regular bus service linking the two. Visit ‘Traveline’ to check your journey details and current timetables. Ask for ‘Town Hall’. Parking: There is a large car park behind the Town Hall with WC. O/S Map: Explorer Map 151 Distances: 7.5 miles or 3 miles. Time: Allow all day for main walk or half day for shorter route. Refreshments: There are cafes, shops, restaurants and pubs in Cowbridge with plenty of picnic spots along the way. Terrain: If River Thaw is in flood please do not attempt this walk. The route is unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs but Cowbridge is ‘wheel friendly’. There are numerous gates and stiles and this walk is recommended only for those equipped with sturdy waterproof boots as it can be very muddy in places. There are a few sharp gradients with the walk peaking at just over 100 metres.History: Cowbridge is steeped in history and was once a gated town. The walk takes you past Penllyn Castle which stands high on a ridge with a commanding view across the Thaw and Ewenny Valleys. Built in 1135, the original tower and two of its Norman walls remain. In Tudor times, the castle was considerable altered with further major work in late 18th century and mid 19th century. For the past half century the castle has been privately owned by the same family. There is no public access but good views can be obtained from the public right of way. Please respect this ‘privacy’ and stay on the path. Note: This walk has been totally re-written and modified but is based upon one of the ‘Valeway Walks’. www.visitthevale.com/walk
1: Walk starts at Cowbridge Town Hall. Walk down right side of car park at back to footpath alongside River Thaw. Cross bridge and follow path left, past allotments and beneath A48 viaduct. 2: Follow path past school to kiss-gate leading onto board walk. Follow well marked path across water meadows passing through series of gates and board walks, across ‘stiled’ footbridges, over a charming set of stepping stones and through traditionally ‘layered’ hedge to open fields. Walk on right, using side gates to follow this often muddy track between barns of Newton House Farm. 3: Beyond farm, turn left down lane for 150 yards, alongside brook in hamlet of Newton. Pass Newton House and take
track on right, opposite lodge. (Note: Short walk goes straight on – see map). Shortly cross double stile on left. Walk up field with hedge on right to stile in top right corner. Continue with hedge on left. Cross stile and walk through area of brambles to another double stile, down steps into lane at Pen y lan. Cross lane, climb steps, cross stile and cross drive to another stile with Black Mountains beyond. Walk straight ahead to stile then across next field to stile in hedge. 4: You are now in tiny hamlet of Llansannor. Turn right then left up Court Drive that leads through gates to Grade 1 listed Court, dating from 1500. 5: St.Senwyr Church with its old sundial worth a look. Notice date on oak door. Walk down beautiful tree-lined drive to road. Turn left passing Church Farm then just past ‘The Old Mill’ take track on left that crosses narrower River Thaw. 6: You are now on route of ‘Valeways Millennium Heritage Trail’ for two miles. On right is long limestone scar which has been quarried in places. It is also a ‘spring-line’. In due course follow path around a property then resume walk on bridleway. Fork right up hillside, over stile and along old track, contouring around field. Follow left hedge to stile, past barn to stile into lane. 7: Turn left. In 75 yards, take right fork up hill. At brow you are at maximum height of walk (108 metres above sealevel). At junction turn right into village of Penllyn and walk through hamlet to another junction where you turn left. 8: Walk to gateway leading to Penllyn Castle, just past the Chapel. After short distance, footpath goes back right to kissgate through wall. Please respect ‘private’ signs. (You will see Castle, dating from 1135, over boundary wall shortly). Turn left and walk across corner to woodland via gate near wall. Follow path across front of property and head towards ‘Beech Clump’. 9: Path continues down ridge towards large barns and viaduct. Go through two small gates and left up bridleway beside track. Keep to left as far as stables then find exit in corner of paddock beyond. Walk down steep steps and beneath viaduct into Cowbridge. 10: Cross Llantwit Major Road. Walk on down High Street, over River Thaw and up to Town Hall where walk ends. Written and Illustrated by Glynis Dray
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living history
Castell Coch at sunset, 2013 © Cadw, Welsh Assembly Government (Crown Copyright)
castell coch celebrates
125th anniversary in pictures 2016 marks Castell Coch’s 125th anniversary year and to celebrate, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service (Cadw) has released an archived suite of images of the site as it reopens (Feb 2016)
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following the winter break.
eleased in partnership with the Royal Commission
ruins for centuries before its revival at the hands of the
on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales,
Third Marquess of Bute and his architect, William Burges.
the collection of images spans multiple decades, from the site’s 1891 re-build up to the present day.
Partly taken from the Royal Commission’s archive (the National Monuments Record of Wales) this specially selected collection contains some of the oldest and most intriguing photographs ever taken of Castell Coch – from black-and-white interior shots taken in the 1940s, to a grainy Victorian photograph of the castle during construction, and even historic snaps of the site from
from a decadent holiday home into a romanticised historic monument, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Ken Skates, Deputy Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport said: “The collection of images celebrating Castell Coch’s 125th anniversary reveals a series of unfamiliar, historic and unique images of Castell Coch through the decades in a bid to celebrate a site which is greatly admired for
above.
its extraordinary Gothic design and historic appeal.
In addition, iconic shots from the site’s more recent past –
“The collection offers a history of the castle in
including a shot of its latest ‘Frozen’ makeover in December 2015 – are featured, offering a modern perspective to the
photographs, bringing the site’s story across the decades to life to online audiences and potential
much-photographed monument.
visitors. This is a great way of celebrating the site’s
Together, the photographs show how both the landscape
Government and the Royal Commission has been able
around the castle and the progression of photographic
to present this collection for the public to enjoy.”
technology has changed over the course of 125 years. Boasting a long and rich history, Castell Coch was built
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Since its completion in 1891, Castell Coch has transformed
125 year milestone and I’m pleased that the Welsh
For more information about Castell Coch’s admission
fees
and
opening
hours
visit
upon the ruins of a medieval fortress once known as
www.gov.wales/cadw, find Cadw on Facebook
‘castrum rubeum’ or ‘the red castle’ – a site which lay in
or follow @CadwWales on Twitter.
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golden years
things to help combat
heart disease Care UK offers everyone a reminder of how they can make small changes which will help towards a healthier heart.
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or
example,
Heart
the
British
to eat more healthily and challenge
men and a tenth of all women will die
Foundation
(BHF)
charts to help you record your
from CHD. Other statistics include:
offers advice on spending 10 minutes every day to make
small changes, particularly in terms of getting moving, even if it’s only for
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exercise. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the country’s single largest killer being
a walk.
responsible for over 73,000 deaths
The BHF website has lots of other
estimated that there are 2.3 million
free booklets that you can download
people living with the disease in this
on all sorts of things including how
country and around one sixth of all
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every year in the UK alone. It’s
B Takes 400 lives in the UK B There are 12 babies born with a heart defect; and
B Every
three minutes someone
has a heart attack – with almost a third of them not surviving The most common symptom of
golden years
CHD is angina, a chest pain caused by restricted blood supply to the muscles of the heart, normally because the arteries supplying the heart have become hardened and narrowed. This affects around 2 million people in the UK. Symptoms of angina include a pain or discomfort such as a dull, heavy
angina but more severe and include:
B Pain in other areas of the body – it may feel like the pain is moving from your chest to your arms, neck, jaw, back and stomach
B Feeling lightheaded B Sweating B Nausea B Feeling out of breath
or tight pain in the chest which may
supply being affected or blocked by a build-up of fatty substances in the arteries. These are often caused by lifestyle related factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and diabetes. There’s no cure for CHD but treatment surgery
such and
as
medication,
lifestyle
changes
including taking regular exercise
spread to the left arm, neck, jaw
Anyone who feels they are having a
and stopping smoking can ease the
or back. Angina attacks are often
heart attack or are with someone
symptoms and help to reduce the
triggered by physical activity or stress
with these symptoms should call
chances of a heart attack.
and usually only last for a few minutes.
999 straight away.
Also linked to CHD are heart attacks
Heart failure is where the heart
cure and it’s possible to reduce the
and heart failure. Heart attacks are
becomes too weak to pump blood
risk of getting the disease by eating a
where arteries become completely
around the body. This can lead to a
healthy diet, keeping physically active,
blocked and can be fatal or damage
build-up of fluid in the lungs, making
not smoking and keeping cholesterol
the heart permanently if not treated
it harder to breathe. It may occur
and sugar levels down.
straight away.
suddenly or develop over time.
Symptoms are similar to those of
CHD is caused by the heart’s blood
However, prevention is better than a
For more information please visit: www.careuk.com
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Get ready to Go Air this Easter! If you’re looking for something “off the wall” to do this Easter, bounce on over to Go Air,
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Wales’ largest trampoline superpark! Situated off Ty Glas Avenue in Llanishen. o Air is packed with 120 interconnected
brewed coffee and a delicious range of snacks and treats,
trampoline beds plus six supersize foam pits,
or chill out in the cosy upstairs Lounge area with its sky
twin trick tracks for tumble practice, a dynamic
high view of the park (both of course have free wi-fi!) And
dodgeball court and much more!
speaking of the view, the site is kitted out with CCTV so
Says Director & Founder Jez James: “Go Air is unique in that it combines everything for everyone – fun and
that parents can relax and easily keep tabs on junior jumpers throughout the park.
fitness, friends and family. People of all ages will be
The 24,000 sq ft venue is not only a brilliant way for kids to
“bouncing off the walls” in total excitement - be it
burn up energy – the same goes for grown-ups! Says Director
teens vying in a dodgeball match, Mum burning up to
Lisa Entwistle-Evans: “If Easter has left you feeling choc full,
1000 calories at a rebound class, older kids having a
come and get trampo-lean with us! Rebound exercise is the
blast at Club Glo Air on a Friday and Saturday night,
best form of exercise known to man - that’s verified by NASA
little ones bouncing at dedicated under 6 Air Tots
– as trampoline based exercise burns maximum calories
sessions, Grandad recapturing his youth in the open
yet minimises impact on joints. Our exciting programme of
jump arena, Dad and his work colleagues enjoying
fitness, parkour and trampoline proficiency classes – both
corporate team building trampoline-style or a school
on and off the trampolines - means everyone, whatever their
class having the best end of term party ever!”
age, can exercise with a smile!
If all that sounds rather energetic, then guests can retreat
Visit the website for more info and book online at
to refuel in the superb 100 seater café with barista
www.goairtrampolinepark.co.uk
Competition
Answer:
For your chance to win one of five pairs of tickets for Go Air, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:
What is the motto above our café windows?
Name:
Address:
(Tip: take a look around the Go Air website!)
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cardiff pop-ups It’s fair to say Cardiff is a city of food lovers. From high-end chain restaurants in the city centre to
independent cafes on each and every suburb corner, there’s definitely no chance of going hungry wherever
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you are in ‘Diff, nor whatever time of day.
eing a capital, Cardiff also moves at a pretty
are in town, you’ll forget about the sky’s tendency to
fast pace. But being the accommodating place
pour, by repositioning yourselves onto the sunny shores
it is, you’ll be catered for if you’re in a bit of a
of Santorini and the like. Meat and Greek is the brainchild
rush or looking for somewhere quick, easy
of Lisandros Hajigeorgis & Sophie Tumelty, and although
and temporary, while definitely not scrimping on taste.
they only hit Cardiff in summer 2014, they’ve already left a
Cardiff is welcoming plenty of new (and older) faces
huge impact. When you sample their traditional souvlaki,
in the pop-up and street food industry, so here’s our
halloumi and speciality cocktails, you’ll see why. They also
selection of the five ones to watch, and drool over.
cater for festivals, weddings and large events, because
First and foremost is Brother Thai. Bringing a hefty dose of Bangkok’s acclaimed cuisine to our slightly colder Welsh
foundation on which to build any successful marriage.
streets, these guys market themselves as ‘no-nonsense,
Slightly deviating from the central Cardiff trend, but it’s time
straight-talking, delicious Thai street food’, and do pretty
to show the Bay some love. An integral destination within
much what they say on the tin. Except no literal tins exist
Cardiff culture, the Bay is flocked to whenever there’s the
here – their produce is all fresh and flavourful. Think prawn
slightest bit of sun. And now there’s an even bigger reason
spring rolls; roasted chilli nuts and basil chicken all topped
to go, in the form of Pizza Pronto. The clue’s in the name
off with the sweet touch of coconut ice-cream. It’s also
– these guys serve up pizza, and they do it pretty speedily.
looking likely that you’ll wash it down with a beer or two,
They also considerately offer not just a breakfast and lunch
as Brother Thai recently carried out a Kitchen Takeover at
menu, with delights such as sourdough with bacon or brie,
Brew Dog. Craft beer and spices that pack a serious punch.
and Italian bubble and squeak; but also an evening one,
Next on the list is Hangfire Smoke Haus. Keeping it local, they’re making waves in the street food scene. Founders Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn can be found serving up a storm all around South Wales – they’re from Llantwit
highlights being the weekly special of four meats (yes, it deserves its title of The King); and Nutella pots with freshly baked dough sticks. They’re also to be found in Penarth! Every good meal ends with dessert, right? So we’re just
Major but dot themselves all over – from classic Penarth
sticking to what we know, in finishing with Cup and Cake
pub The Pilot, to Street Food Circus right here in the city,
Bakery. This friendly and irresistible business is a regular
and, after only three years as a business, have enjoyed so
fixture on Sundays at the Riverside branch of RCMA
much success as a pop-up, that they’re working on opening
Markets (also in Rhiwbina on Fridays and Roath come
their first restaurant, in Barry. You can also catch them
Saturdays.) Sticking to the local produce theme, you can
further around South Wales this year – Cowbridge Food
also show them some love at St Mary Street Market on
Festival in May; Abergavenny Food Festival in September;
Saturdays. Based in Roath, their cupcakes come in a range
and July’s Big Day Out in Monmouth, to name but a few.
of flavours such as Jaffa Cake; Salted Caramel and Cookies
Inspired by a momentous 2012-2013 American road-trip,
& Cream; while you can also splash out on Deluxe like Oreo;
Sam and Shauna will provide you with more St Louis spare
Blueberry and Amaretto; and even Banksy if you like your
ribs; Welsh mac ‘n’ cheese; veggie grill plate and Carolina-
cakes with a serious dollop of style. Plus, you’d be hard-
style pork than you ever realised you needed.
pressed to find better Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies or
If you’re a Cardiff resident, or have even visited Wales just once in your entire life, you’ll have noticed it tends to rain here. Quite a lot. But fear not – when Meat and Greek
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let’s face it, a mountain of olives and feta is surely a sturdy
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march
Monday 7th –
CF72 9AJ
Saturday 12th
Cost: £10 (Under 18’s free)
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Call 01443 650142 for tickets
Saturday 5th
Wales Millennium Centre
A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING St David's Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH Cost: £24.50 www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th SENEDD FAMILY WEEKEND The National Assembly Wales Cardiff Bay Cardiff CF99 1NA Cost: Free www.assembly.wales Sunday 6th WELSH HEARTS RUN WITH MUM Bute Park Cardiff Cost: £10 www.welshhearts.co.uk MOTHER’S DAY 2016: AFTERNOON TEA AT ST DONATS CASTLE St Donats Arts Centre
Bute Place
Sunday 13th
Cardiff
BRENDAN COLE
CF10 5AL
Wales Millennium Centre
www.wmc.co.uk
Bute Place Cardiff
Tuesday 8th –
CF10 5AL
Saturday 12th
www.wmc.co.uk
A PLAY, A PIE AND A PINT Sherman Cymru
Monday 14th –
Senghennydd Road
Saturday 19th
Cardiff
THE LAST TANGO
CF24 4YE
New Theatre
Cost: £12.50 (includes
Park Place
a pie and a pint!)
Cardiff
www.shermancymru.co.uk
CF10 3LN www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF New Theatre
Tuesday 15th
Park Place
MUSIC FOR EASTER
Cardiff
St David's Hall
CF10 3LN
The Hayes
Cost: from £9.50
Cardiff
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
Wednesday 9th WET WET WET
Wednesday 16th
Motorpoint Arena
CARDIFF JOBS FAIR
Mary Ann Street
City Hall
Cardiff
Cathays Park
Atlantic College
CF10 2EQ
Cardiff
St Donat’s Castle
www.motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk
CF10 3ND
Llantwit Major
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www.cardiffcityhall.com
Vale of Glamorgan
Saturday 12th
CF61 1WF
CONCERT IN AID ON CANCER
RAY MEARS
Cost: £14.95 per adult,
RESEARCH WALES
St David's Hall
£9.95 for under 12’s
Bethel Baptist Centre
The Hayes
www.stdonats.com
Pontyclun
Cardiff
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CF10 1AH
The Hayes
The Hayes
Cost: £5.75
Cardiff
Cardiff
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
CF10 1AH
CF10 1AH
Cost: £24.50
Cost: £12/£10 Children under
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16: £2 off on £10 seats
Saturday 19th COLLABRO
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Motorpoint Arena
Tuesday 22nd –
Mary Ann Street
Thursday 24th
Monday 28th March –
Cardiff
STILES AND DREWE’S
Saturday 2nd April
CF10 2EQ
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN
ONLY THE BRAVE
www.motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk
Sherman Cymru
Wales Millennium Centre
Senghennydd Road
Bute Place
Sunday 20th
Cardiff
Cardiff
WELSH NATIONAL OPERA
CF24 4YE
CF10 5AL
FAMILY CONCERT
Cost: Prices vary
Cost: £9.50 - £27.50
St David's Hall
www.shermancymru.co.uk
www.wmc.org.uk
Cardiff
Thursday 24th
Wednesday 30th March
Cost: £10.00
THE ELVIS YEARS
– sunday 3rd April
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
St David's Hall
JACQULINE WILSONS’
The Hayes
HATTY FEATHER
GALA CONCERT
Cardiff
New Theatre
Wales Millennium Centre
CF10 1AH
Park Place
Bute Place
Cost: £21.50
Cardiff
Cardiff
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
CF10 3LN
The Hayes
CF10 5AL
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
Cost: £25.50 (age guidance 8+)
Friday 25th March –
www.wmc.co.uk
Sunday 3rd April EASTER HOLIDAY FUN
april
Monday 21st –
Cardiff Castle
Friday 26th
Castle Street
Friday 1st –
HAIRSPRAY
Cardiff
Sunday 3rd
New Theatre
CF10 3RB
RIVERDANCE
Park Place
www.cardiffcastle.com
21st Anniversary Tour St David's Hall
Cardiff CF10 3LN
Saturday 26th
The Hayes
Cost: from £16.00
WORLD HALF MARATHON 2016
Cardiff
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
www.cardiff2016.co.uk
CF10 1AH
PAUL HEATON & JACQUI ABBOTT
SHOWTIME
St David's Hall
St David's Hall
Cost: from £30.50
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