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HOME & GARDEN 6

Refurbish Your Home

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Vale Glazing

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Nature Notebook

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Health & Beauty 16

Beauty Review

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Pretty in Print

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Fat Freezing: Fact or Fad?

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Could Dental Implants Be The Answer?

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GOLDEN YEARS 26

Debt Advice

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Pony Therapy For Cardiff Care Home Residents

OUR EVENTS DIARY 30

Competition - Monster Jam

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Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment

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What’s On This Month?

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Bubble Rush in Wales

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Go Mad For Science

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One Of The Great Victorian Entrepreneurs

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Competition - Patisserie Valerie

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Cosmetic Makeover Michael suggests that a property that is looking unloved, full of clutter with tired decor and a worn out kitchen and bathroom can be transformed for under £5,000. A clever cosmetic makeover scheme can up to 10% to the value of a property, and more in some instances.

Start by removing old tired floor coverings, curtains and as much clutter and nick knacks as possible. Prepare the walls so they are ready for painting, stripping old wallpaper and sanding and filling to get a smooth finish.

If the walls are in very poor condition it is best to get a local plasterer to reskim with a finishing coat of plaster throughout the house creating walls that are completely new. The approximate cost for a three bedroomed average house is about £2000. You can then repaint the walls in a nice light neutral shade, such as an offwhite, and the same on the ceilings. This will reflect light and make the property feel more spacious. Repaint the woodwork such as skirting, architrave and doors, in a complementary neutral colour. n 8 | Cardiff Now | Issue 40 | March 2018

If you have found lovely wooden floors, these can be sanded down then stained or painted. If they are not in good enough condition wooden laminate is from just £3-4/m2. Using the same neutral carpet throughout your home is a great way of creating flow and there are great savings to be had by buying larger quantities. Update the light fittings and shades for inexpensive new ones. If the bathroom suite is out of date, replace it with a simple new white suite (from only £300-£400). If you have the budget, consider updating the kitchen too.

Update the Kitchen Giving your old kitchen units a new look can be easily achieved without tearing it all out and for a fraction of the cost of a totally new kitchen. If you like the layout and storage space, keep your carcasses and simply replace the doors, handles, worktops, sink, taps and splashbacks for a fresh look. If you look at a new standard kitchen (including handles but excluding appliances and worktops) that costs about £3,500, around £2,200 Continued over the page

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Home & Garden of the price goes on the carcasses. Replacement doors starting from around £20-50 per door will save on the units and labour costs, but also on a lot of disruption. If you want to change your kitchen’s layout, you can reuse the existing carcasses for one run, and add new ones elsewhere, and then fit matching doors and worktops, or choose two complementary styles.

Adding an En-Suite Shower Room Having an en suite to the master bedroom is a must-have for many new purchasers and young families. This improves privacy and neatly solves the morning conjestion in larger households.

Providing the layout is carefully thought through, an en suite shower room need not be very large – a space as small as 0.9m x 2.7m is adequate for a WC, basin and 900mm square shower tray, and anything larger than this is a bonus. A wet room design, where the floor forms the shower tray, with an in-floor drain, can fit in even less space - just 0.9m x 2.4m. Space can be found by subdividing one end of a large bedroom using a timber or metal framed stud wall. Alternatively, a section of an adjacent bedroom can be divided off using a stud wall, and a new doorway formed in the partition wall. A simple shower room can be built for about £3,000 including stud/metal framing, basin and taps, enclosed cistern WC, shower mixer and arm, tray, door and basic white tiles.

Makeover the Garden Or at the very least tidy it up! An attractive, tidy and well designed garden can make a property far more saleable and will in turn add to its value.

Make sure you carry out the basics: clean up and

remove the dead plants; remove all weeds; repair and feed the lawn; cut back overgrown and prune trees and shrubs. Then create interesting shapes with beds and borders, adding in colour and interest with planting. Most garden work can all be done on a DIY basis but a designer to give you a layout to work to is a good investment.

Makeover the Exterior If your home’s exterior is looking tired or is characterless you can do a great deal to improve its kerb appeal and add value in the process.

Clean down and repaint the windows, doors and garage door, plus any external joinery such as bargeboards of fascia and soffits. Removing tired and out of vogue features can restore a property’s value by widening its appeal, as can reinstating period features. Adding a well chosen porch or porch canopy in a style appropriate to the existing house can do a lot to provide a focal point and add character. If the roof is covered in moss you can clean this off with a pressure washer but be sure not to do any damage to the tiles of slates.

Repair any cracks or damage to render, brick or stonework, including repainting if necessary. If the walls are patchy or the house has been altered, repaired or extended using different mismatching materials, consider painting with masonry paint. If you have green fingers, an alternative would be to plant a fast growning climbing plant, Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus Quinquefolia, provides quick cover it is a fast-growing vine that clings to walls and other surfaces. The leaves turn brilliant colours in the Autumn and can work wonders in hiding an ugly exterior. Be sure to keep any vine well trimmed to keep the kerb appeal. n

Start by removing old tired floor coverings, curtains and as much clutter and nick knacks as possible.

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Vale Glazing

Your Local & Friendly Glazing Connection If you’re looking for anything glazing such as new windows, doors, conservatories, glass balustrading or aluminium windows and bifold doors then look no further than Vale glazing!

Vale Glazing prides itself on keeping purchasing home improvements simple & friendly and steers well clear of the stigmas usually associated with ‘those double glazing companies’.

my business I pride myself on sourcing the best products

Vale glazing believe in treating clients the way they should be treated. First of all a no nonsense quotation, so you get the best price first time! Also people are always told to be cautious paying deposits, so Vale Glazing don’t ask their clients for deposits and, on most of their projects, clients do not pay one penny until the installation is complete so they can see the quality of the installation as Vale have 100% confidence in their products and finishes.

perfect finish’ has led me to join forces with like-minded

Vale Glazing specialise in all areas of glazing, in particular solid composite doors, aluminium windows and bifold doors, and also conservatories. The team at Vale Glazing have built over 2,000 conservatories and know everything there is to know about making a conservatory a usable, all year round space using the best products available.

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available for my clients, not the cheapest!

“Then comes the most important bit, in my opinion, the installation. My eye for detail and my pursuit of ‘the people with real pride in their work and a genuine care for our clients. My fitting teams took years of finding and training and here we are today suppling the best quality available in PVC and aluminium windows doors. We supply and install most glazing products and, for overall quality of product and installation, not to mention value for money, I believe we are unbeatable!”

If you need anything glazing or any friendly advice regarding a proposed project please feel free to contact vale glazing today! n Tel: 02920 303700 Email: enquiries@valeglazing.co.uk www.valeglazing.co.uk www.facebook.com/valeglazing

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Nature Notebook

Guided Walks on

Skomer Island

Do you want the opportunity to spend the day immersed in Skomer Island’s incredible wildlife? Surrounded by spectacular seabirds? Well, West Coast Birdwatching have four exclusive guided walks on Skomer in 2018. These walks will take place on Mondays when the island is closed to everyone else!

The Wildlife Trust’s Skomer Island, just a mile off the coast of Pembrokeshire is home to some unique and amazing wildlife. The seabird burrows that honeycomb the island are a result of 25,000 Puffins and the world’s largest breeding colony of Manx Shearwaters, 316,000 pairs. Its cliffs are alive with 25,000 Guillemots, 7000 Razorbills and hundreds of Fulmars and Kittiwakes and its valleys are awash with bird calls. It really is a true wildlife haven.

As you walk through the valleys during the guided walk you should see Great Black-backed Gulls, the largest gull in the world, nesting on rocky promontories. In the bushes next to you there will be the migrant breeding Whitethroats and Sedge Warblers.

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opportunity to search for some of the more difficult to see wildlife, such as Short-eared Owls and Little Owls, whist being guided by a local expert. You’ll spend the day covering the island, from huge seabird colonies at the Wick, through to dramatic cliffs on the west coast, perfect for Chough, and subtle valleys in the centre of the island, perfect for breeding Short-eared Owls. “[Dave is] a guide who exceeded all expectations and who quite simply MUST be the most knowledgeable,

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Health & Beauty

Our Gift Guide

for Mother's Day...

Here’s our Mother’s Day gift guide. Whether you know her taste to a ‘t’ or you’re totally stuck, you’ll find something perfect for her here.

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1. NATURA SIBERICA

Love the benefits of active charcoal face masks but don’t have a spare 20 minutes to leave them on? Well, it seems those in the know can’t get enough of Natura Siberica’s Northern Soap Detox for Deep Facial Cleansing. What’s more, this award-winning soap is certified organic and packed full of adaptogenic wild harvested Siberian herbs and berries, rich in valuable oils and vitamins. With a gorgeous almond aroma, this soap is easy to use, simply apply to the skin with the soft sponge, which is included in the box, and then wash off. No waiting, no peeling, no mess and no fuss.

£12.00

2. ELEMIS

Finding a product that works to deliver a 24hour solution to radiant skin can prove difficult.

ELEMIS Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules work to deliver around the clock replenishment.

These purifying pods contain Moringa Oil which provides 1700% more anti-oxidant power than other essential oils, quickly rejuvenating your skin. Medical-grade Rose Absolute in the pink morning capsule works to hydrate, whilst the Lavender Essential Oil in the green evening capsule relaxes, balancing skin before sleep.

£66.00

3. ELEMIS

If your mum is new to the Pro-Collagen range, the Pro-Collagen Starter Collection is the perfect introductory collection to gift this Mother’s Day. With four of the best-selling Pro-Collagen products, this curated collection will provide her with a potent marine regime, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Complementing our hero Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (30ml), the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (20g) is a luxurious cleanser that removes all beauty products from skin in an instant, leaving the face renewed with a glowing complexion. To complete the set, the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment (15ml) and the Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Mask (1 pair) will be a saviour this Mother’s Day, with instant hydration and firming for a more youthful appearance around the eyes.

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4. CHANEL

In 2018, the BLUE SERUM line expands with a care product specifically for the eye area, made for those in search of instantly fresh and luminous eyes with youthfulness that lasts.

It is widely known that the eye contour is a delicate and vulnerable area subject to dehydration and premature ageing. In order to meet these needs, CHANEL Research has

selected an anti-puffiness and anti-dark circle complex, which decongests and energises the eyes, as well as a moisturising complex to smooth and firm the eye contour and combined them with the three BLUE SERUM longevity ingredients.

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5. CULT51 A revolutionary 3D experience, Cult51 Day Cream has been formulated with high quality active ingredients to leave skin softer, firmer, and more luminous from the inside out. Day Cream is the ultimate moisture-boosting cream, with skin still 20% more hydrated after 12 hours than before it was applied.

£40 - 20ml £100 - 50ml

6. ELEMIS For the third-year in a row, ELEMIS is proud to support Women for Women International with the launch of a Limited Edition Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 100ml designed exclusively by British Accessories Designer Karen Mabon.

£99.00

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1. Powder Forest Hare Print Scarf in Mustard Yellow | £22.00 | www.cuckooland.com 2. Deep Red Floral Asymmetric Hem Dress | www.sosandar.com 3. Botanical Floral Tea Dress | £69.00 | www.sosandar.com 4. Floral Clutch Bag | Faith | £20.00 5. Black Floral Print Backless Loafers | £16.99 | TK Maxx

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Fat Freezing

Fact or Fad?

Before my research, the two phrases ‘Fat Freezing’ and ‘Fibroblasting’ sounded like two processes that are found in a cheesy 80’s science fiction film, conjured up images of scientists taking chunks out of people with a hammer and chisel.

You’ll be pleased to hear the two processes are not quite as horrific. These two treatments have seen a surge in popularity in recent years that is showing no signs of slowing down.

Question is, are they better than established procedures?

Fat freezing, or to give its scientific name, cryolipolysis, was approved by the FDA back in 2010 as an alternative to liposuction. It promises to help solve the problem of pesky muffin tops and stubborn bra bulge with a 60 minute session or two by cooling targeted areas of your body. Cooling these areas crystallizes the fat cells and speeds up the natural occurring process of your body breaking down the fat cells. It’s simple, cost effective and the side effects are minimal.

This is no quick fix, however. A healthy diet and exercise regime will still be needed, but after several treatments, the results will shine through.

Ultimately, people will be concerned about the cost of treatment. Fat freezing can cost between £99 to just under £2000 depending on how many areas require treatment. Compare that with liposuction and you have yourself a sweet deal. According to the NHS, liposuction can cost between £2000 and an eye watering £6000.

Clearly then, each procedure has its advantages and disadvantages. Liposuction remains a drastic option. Fat freezing won’t shift as much weight as quickly but with time, patience and a tolerance for low temperatures the results should speak for themselves. n 20 | Cardiff Now | Issue 40 | March 2018

Fibroblasting is another increasingly popular procedure.

It is commonly used to tighten skin around on the eyelids and under the eyes but can be used for other facial areas.

Like the fat freezing process, the appeal of non-invasive surgery with little to no recovery time at a drastically reduced cost has proved a winning combination.

Placing brown points in a grid like pattern and then firing an electrical arc through a probe the skin creates new collagen and elastin fibres which are lost as we age. The end result is tighter and smoother skin without the need for the ominous looking surgical forceps and scalpels and the lengthy recovery that goes with it.

Like the fat freezing process, fibroblasting could take several rounds of treatment to yield the desired results but at least you won’t look like you took on a Bengal Tiger and came second.

If fibroblasting is right for you, pricing can be anywhere between £200 and £2000 depending on the treatment area and number of procedures. The NHS estimates that conventional ‘face lifting’ procedures can cost between £2000 and £10000. Ouch.

These operations are highly sought after and have the killer combination of being both cheaper and achieving the permanence of conventional surgery, not to mention being significantly less painful. It is no longer a question of fact or fad but which one to splurge on first. n Miles Jones

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Health & Beauty

Could Dental Implants

Be The Answer?

Embarrassed to smile? Not able to chew properly?

Unsightly gaps? Does this sound like you?

We all know how bad missing teeth look but there is more to it than just not looking good, did you know it can affect your health?

If you are not able to chew your food properly it can lead to issues with your body not being able to absorb all the necessary nutrients to lead a healthy life. This can lead to a number of debilitating medical conditions.

Your psychological health takes a hit if you are constantly worrying about your appearance - not smiling has a negative effect.

Loose or ill-fitting dentures can cause build up of bacteria and can also strip the gum around natural teeth- making them unsightly and even causing further teeth to be lost.

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solution that can be just as good as having your own teeth back.

Dental implants may be the solution to your problems.

Implants are similar in the way they work to tooth roots.

They provide the support for crowns in the case of one or two missing teeth or for bridges when there are more teeth missing.

You can say goodbye to the problems that are caused by missing teeth and dentures that don’t do the job.

Be happy to go out and order steak instead of soup and smile happily when you do so.

You can change the way you live your life by just calling 02920 481212 and arrange your limited time free implant consultation today. n

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Food & Drink

Coconut & Tomato Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 300g dry red lentils • 2 tablespoons coconut oil • 1 large white onion, finely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, crushed or grated • 30g fresh ginger, grated • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato puree • 2 tablespoons curry powder • 450-550ml vegetable stock • 400ml full fat coconut milk • 400ml chopped tomatoes • 1 mild green fresh chilli, finely sliced • 250-300g bag baby spinach • Green chillies or pickled chillies, natural yoghurt, sunflower seeds, sliced spring onion, fresh coriander leaves and fresh lemon wedges to serve n 24 | Cardiff Now | Issue 40 | March 2018

Method Heat coconut oil in a large pan or casserole pan over a medium heat.

Cook onions for 4-5 minutes until they have softened, be careful not to burn.

Stir in the ginger, garlic and chilli and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Add tomato puree, curry powder, season to taste and cook for approximately 1 minute until fragrant.

Pour in the coconut milk, vegetable stock, tomatoes and lentils. Sir everything together and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the lentils are tender (approx.

30 minutes). Add more vegetable stock or water throughout cooking to change consistency as desired.

In a separate pan, add a tablespoon of water over a medium to high heat and stir in the spinach a handful at a time, stirring for a few minutes until wilted.

Serve the lentil curry in bowls and top with spinach, chillies, a sprinkle of sunflower seeds, sliced spring onion, fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of fresh lemon. n I love to try and find new things to cook at home each week, however sometimes it can be tricky to think of something quick, simple and tasty that we haven’t already done before.

Looking at recipe books, social media and what other food bloggers are cooking, I find is a good way to get inspiration.

I saw a photo recently on Instagram by Lucienne Simpson who posted a picture of a Tomato and Coconut Dahl that she had batch made on a Sunday. I used some basic ingredients to try and recreate the idea of the dish and attempted to garnish the lentil curry in a similar way. Although Lucienne’s definitely looks much prettier than mine did, it still tasted pretty good! We made this again a second time and stirred in some raw king prawns for the last 5 minutes of cooking for some added meatyness. www.pershorepatty.com

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Golden Years It could be time to get help with your debt if you are regularly worrying about money; struggling to pay your household bills or paying them with credit; relying on your overdraft or credit card to get by; missing credit card repayments; hiding your spending habits from your family or avoiding letters and calls from your creditors.

providing a personal action plan and a recommendation of available

What should I do if someone I know is having problems with debt?

You may have noticed a family member or friend acting differently.

These signs may indicate they are having problems with debt: hiding post; being unusually secretive about money and finances; getting phone calls from unknown callers; struggling to make ends meet; avoiding activities they used to enjoy or asking to borrow money.

pay back your debts. They will advise you on how to contact your

If you’ve noticed any of these signs or think someone you know may be having problems with debt, encourage them to seek help. But remember that they need to make the decision to get advice themselves. Giving them support and listening to them can make a big difference.

Who can I contact for free debt help and advice?

Some debt management companies charge fees for their advice. There’s no need to take on more debt when there is free help available. The following registered charities have debt advisers who can give you free, confidential debt advice: Age Cymru can direct you to organisations that can help; Citizens Advice offers help face-to-face, by telephone or by email; Debt Advice Foundation provides free debt advice and support through its helpline (0800 043 40 50) and website; My Money Steps is a free online debt advice service run by National Debtline. You can develop your personal action plan to help manage your money and deal with debts; StepChange Debt Charity provides advice over the telephone (0800 138 111) or online via its Debt Remedy advice tool,

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solutions for dealing with debts; Shelter provides advice about housing and homelessness,including managing debt, paying rent or mortgage arrears, and dealing with possible eviction or repossession.

How can a debt adviser help me?

A debt adviser will help you come up with a budget and a plan to creditors to arrange repayments. Some advisers will negotiate with your creditors for you. Your debt adviser may discuss your income and expenses so the adviser can help you complete a budget; your circumstances, such as whether you own your home, so they can understand your personal situation and discuss what options might suit you best; your debts and creditors so they can advise you on the options for dealing with them. They will then let you know all of your options and identify what steps to take next.

It’s important to tell the debt adviser if any of the debts belonged to a spouse, partner or civil partner who has died or if your debts come from signing an agreement or a loan that you didn’t properly understand. It’s also helpful for your debt adviser to see your bank statements for the past 3 months, a list of how much you owe and to whom, any letters or demands from creditors and details of how old your debts are.

What debts should I pay off first?

Be open with your debt adviser about all your debts so that he or she can help you to prioritise them, as not all debts are the same. Some debts, called ‘priority debts’, can lead to serious trouble if they aren’t paid. For example, your home could be repossessed if the mortgage isn’t paid.

Priority debts include mortgage, rent, Council Tax, gas or electricity,

water and unpaid fines. Don’t panic if you’re behind on these bills.

Seek advice as soon as possible so that you and your debt adviser can work out a plan of action to repay the money.

Can my energy be cut off if I can’t pay my gas or electricity bills?

If you don’t pay your gas or electricity bill within 28 days, your energy supply could be cut off. However, it can’t be cut off without notice and your gas or energy company must send you a warning letter. If everyone in your home is of pension age, they can’t cut off your energy supply between 1 October and 31 March. If you’re having difficulty paying your gas or electricity bills, tell your supplier as soon as possible. You may be able to work out a payment plan or install a pre-payment meter.

What if I’m being pressured by creditors, bailiffs or debt collectors?

You have rights when dealing with creditors, bailiffs and debt collectors. Talk to a debt adviser about what you can do.

Creditors can’t call you at unreasonable times, take payments without your permission, or add unreasonable charges. You can write a ‘holding letter’ to your creditors asking them to suspend any repayments and interest while you’re seeking advice. They also can’t force entry, take anything from your home like a bailiff can or demand cash payments.

They can serve you notice of court or debt proceedings so that the creditor will know you are aware of the proceedings Bailiffs can take non-essential possessions (for example, a television) and sell them to repay your debts. They can’t turn up without notice or force themselves into your home – they must give you 7 days’ notice of their first visit. Make sure you check a bailiff’s ID and get a receipt for everything they take. n For more information visit www.agecymru.org.uk

Pony Therapy

For Cardiff Care Home Residents

Residents from a Cardiff care home had some welcome visitors this week in the form of two ponies.

Maggie’s Voice, an

Tŷ Llandaff care home manager

organisation set up

Janice

with the concept of

Llandaff, we’re always looking to

providing a form of experiential

do fun activities and events to

therapy

which

Evans

said:

“At

Tŷ

involves

keep our residents entertained

interactions between people

and they really enjoyed Maggie’s

and ponies, visited Tŷ Llandaff a

Voice visiting us. It was the first

private nursing, residential and

time the ponies had visited a

respite care home in Pontcanna.

care home and, you could see

The ponies, Marshmallow and Rollo, from Lili Wen Farm in Tair Waun Uchaf, Pontypridd, were

straight away, how spending time with them had an uplifting effect on our residents.

invited to the care home as they

“Thanks to the ponies being

have been shown to increase

able to come directly into our

wellbeing through participation

café bar, even our less mobile

in a fun activity and benefit

residents were able to give

people with mobility issues,

them a stroke or a cuddle. They

communication

or

certainly brought lots of smiles

dementia. Ponies offer affection

to so many faces and we will

and ‘connection’ through touch

be inviting the Maggie’s Voice

and stroking, both of which can

group back!” n

issues

be therapeutic.

For more information about the Tŷ

Residents from Tŷ Llandaff, which

Llandaff contact 02920 600 100,

can accommodate people for

email info@tyllandaffcare.com or

nursing or residential care from

visit www.tyllandaffcare.com

the age of 18 and was named in the Top 20 Recommended Care Homes in Wales for 2017 by a leading UK care home website, were able to talk to the team from Maggie’s Voice and ask questions about the ponies, as well as getting right up close to pet and stroke them. t @CardiffNow | G Cardiff Now | w www.nowmagazines.co.uk 29 n

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Competition

MONSTER JAM @ PRINCIPALITY STADIUM

Families of the UK rev your engines for the ride of your life! The largerthan-life sport that always leaves you entertained, Monster Jam®, is returning to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on the 19th May 2018 to deliver unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable entertainment for the entire family. Monster Jam takes center stage in the world’s most iconic venues, Principality Stadium, sporting meticulously manicured dirt tracks created with the sole purpose of pushing these perfectly engineered, everevolving trucks to the limit.

From the legendary team that brings you Disney On Ice and Marvel Universe LIVE!, Feld Entertainment returns to the UK with Monster Jam. This adrenaline charged, non-stop action motorsports spectacular is set to be more jaw dropping than ever before.

Champion drivers push themselves to their limits in both championship racing and gravity defying freestyle competitions to fuel fans with an adrenaline rush like never before. Combining high-octane, spontaneous stunts with the ultimate off-road motorsport competition, fans will

witness the unexpected and the unforgettable.

Twelve

of

famous

Monster

the

world’s Jam

most trucks,

including Monster Jam World Finals® champions Grave Digger ® and Max-DTM, will be roaring into Cardiff to bring thrill and excitement like no other show out there. You won’t forget the first time you saw a Monster Jam truck defy gravity! These world-class athletes have mastered not just the physical strength and mental stamina required to compete but also the crucial dexterity to navigate

these

10,000

pound

machines to amaze audiences with wheelies, donuts, cross ups and big air stunts. Audiences will also see rookies tested like they’ve never been tested before to take on the legends.

If that wasn’t enough the ‘Pit Party’ allows fans to meet their favourite drivers, get up close to

the

Monster

Jam

trucks,

participate in a variety of fun activities and purchase official Monster Jam merchandise such as flags, t-shirts and hats to show support for your favourite truck, team, and driver. n

www.monsterjam.com

To be in with a chance of winning a Family Ticket (two adults and two children) to watch Monster Jam at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on 19th May 2018, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Who are the two Monster Jam World Finals® Champions?

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Monster Jam CN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 23rd March 2018. A family ticket consists of four (4) tickets; maximum of 2 adult tickets plus up to 2 children tickets. The ticket is valid only for the Monster Jam show taking place on Saturday 19th May 2018 at the Principality Stadium in n 30 | Cardiff Now | Issue | March Cardiff.

Pit Party passes for40the family2018 are also included. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Answer: Name: Address: Tel: Email: If you do not wish to receive information on forthcoming events, news and offers from Feld Entertainment please tick this box

Disney on Ice Presents

Our Events Diary

Worlds of Enchantment Journey across Disney’s magical lands when Disney On Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment comes to Cardiff

“Worlds of Enchantment connects classic and new Disney stories,” says Producer Kenneth Feld. “Audiences will be blown away in Radiator Springs when they encounter the unforgettable crew of animated cars, built to scale and live on ice. They will see their all-time favorites like The Little Mermaid and discover world of Arendelle with Frozen.”

From wheels to waves, icy wonderlands to infinity and beyond, see some of your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life in Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment!

Family package tickets are now available for selected shows. n Tickets now on sale from www.disneyonice.co.uk

Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favourite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment comes to Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena from the 25th April until 29nd April 2018. This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars, Toy Story 3, Disney’s The Little Mermaid and the Academy Award®-winning Frozen. Plus, don’t miss the chance to warm up alongside Disney On Ice stars at the Fit to Dance pre-show!

Get ready to enter a dazzling world of Disney magic, live on ice where Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney•Pixar’s Cars perform high-speed stunts and race across the ice like you’ve never seen before!

Be amazed and join Ariel as she dives into the underwater kingdom of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and other favorites from the Toy Story gang as they try and escape from Sunnyside Daycare in one of their most daring adventure ever from Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 – proving that the toys are back in town! Then enter the wintery world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa from the BAFTA and Academy Award® winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen. Join Anna as she embarks on an epic journey with the hilarious snowman Olaf and rugged mountain-man Kristoff to find her sister, the magical Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.

Even before this magical journey begins, Disney fans will get moving and shaking alongside Disney On Ice stars during the new, high-energy Fit To Dance pre-show to get the crowd fit and active whilst having fun! t @CardiffNow | G Cardiff Now | w www.nowmagazines.co.uk 31 n

What's On

OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH

The Sensational 60s Experience at St David’s Hall

March

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, CF10

show, “I’ll Millennial You in a Minute”, but

5AL. Belle & Sebastian, the legendary

my promoter considered the title, “off-

indie-pop band, have announced a new

puttingly baffling”. That’s my own chainsaw

Wednesday 7th

tour in support of their forthcoming album

in the photo, by the way. Is life that bad or

The Sensational 60’s Experience

How to Solve our Human Problems, and

have we good reason to complain about it?

St David’s Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10

will stop off at the Centre in March 2018.

Are we filled with righteous anger at a world

1AH. Without doubt the most explosive

The Glasgow band who found fame in the

gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of

60’s show touring the UK, for one night only.

late 90s with their debut album Tigermilk,

whiny little brats? In short, are we spoiled?

With a brand new production for 2018. Five

caused a shock at the BRIT Awards in 1999

Come and watch as Byrne takes this

legendary names take to the stage and

by winning Best Newcomers whilst being on

question, turns it upside down and shakes

deliver to you a night never to be forgotten.

an independent label – breaking through

it until the funny falls out. Go on, spoil

With the definite feel good factor this is

with the critically acclaimed album The Boy

yourself. Recognized as one of the finest

must see 60’s show for 2018. Starring Mike

with the Arab Strap. Nine albums later, the

observational comics in the industry, Ed’s

Pender (Original voice of The Searchers) Chris

group regularly tour worldwide, and have

television credits are countless (provided

Farlowe, Herman’s Hermits, The Fortunes, The

performed at illustrious venues such as the

you’re really bad at counting); Mock The

New Amen Corner. Hits include Needles and

Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, as well as

Week, Have I Got News For You, The

Pins, Out Of Time, I’m Into Something Good,

festivals such as Glastonbury and Latitude.

Graham Norton Show, Live At The Apollo,

Storm In A Tea Cup, Bend Me Shape Me plus

Cost: £30-£40.

The One Show, Comic Relief Bake Off 2015,

many more. Step back in time to when pop

Tel: 029 2063 6464

The World’s Most Dangerous Roads and, most recently, he and Dara O Briain filmed

music was at its very best. Cost: £29.50.

Friday 9th

the follow up to their Big Adventure show

Ed Byrne

for BBC2 entitled Dara and Ed’s Road to

Thursday 8th

St David’s Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff,

Mandalay. Cost: £25.50.

Belle & Sebastian

CF10 1AH. I originally intended to call the

Tel: 029 2087 8444

Tel: 029 2087 8444

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Don’t Miss The First Ever Bubble Rush In Wales Help make children’s lives brighter by taking part in the Bubble Rush on June 16.

Tŷ Hafan is hosting the first ever Bubble Rush in Wales, taking place in Coopers Field, Bute Park Cardiff June 16. This event is all about creating magical memories with your family and friends, just like the ones that get created at Tŷ Hafan for our families!

Bubble Rush Cardiff is a brand new event! 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 deep bubble bath. 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 helping raise money for Tŷ Hafan.

been times when it`s been very touch-and-go and we feel very lucky that she has been with us for the last 12 years. She is quite a character with a great sense of humour”.

Rob said “Like a lot of the children that benefit from Tŷ Hafan, we have to make the most of the time we have together. Tŷ Hafan allows Poppy to be a normal 12-year-old and is made to feel like one of the girls. It`s also the only place we can go as a family to have a complete rest. There is no alternative for families like ours. Without Tŷ Hafan, we wouldn`t have a caring, supportive service for children with life-limiting conditions”.

Each year more families are turning to us for care and support than ever before. We need to ensure we can keep raising funds to meet the growing need on our hospice.

Jodie Harris, Events Manager at Tŷ Hafan, said “By taking part in our Bubble Rush, you are helping our families make the most of the precious time they have left together. Your valued sponsorship allows us to continue funding for Tŷ Hafan a place that brings medicine and magical moments to the children of Wales.

Rob Jones - Tŷ Hafan dad and Chief Executive said “I first stepped through the doors of Tŷ Hafan seven years ago with the same feelings of trepidation that I`m sure all Tŷ Hafan parents have on their first visit. I certainly never imagined then that I would end up here as Chief Executive.

So get your family, friends or work colleagues together and sign up today! Entry is £18 each and £15 per person for groups of five or more, with a minimum sponsorship aim of £50 per person. If you have an under 2 that would like to take part then please email events@tyhafan.org. n

My daughter Poppy was referred to the hospice in 2011. Poppy has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and chronic lung disease. There have

Register today at events@tyhafan.org

www.tyhafan.org/bubblerush

or

email

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What's On This hour-long, interactive show, specially adapted for children aged from three to seven, features ballet excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s amazing dancers and orchestra, interspersed with scenes in which a storyteller introduces the children to the music and the leading characters, and shares some technical magic. A feast of dance, music, costumes and lots of fun, this is a perfect introduction to ballet. Cost: from £17.

Tel: 029 2063 6464

Sunday 18th

Cardiff Spring Foraging Course at Bute Park

Saturday 10th Max Boyce Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, CF10 5AL. Max Boyce has been entertaining people all over the world for more than 40 years with his ability to paint pictures in word and song.

A huge new young audience has recently discovered this exceptional entertainer, taking him into their hearts and making him a true modern day folk hero. Max’s live performances need no introduction; the audience’s reactions and standing ovations speak for themselves. Don’t miss out on the unique experience of seeing Max Boyce live in concert, and being able to say, “I Was There!”. Cost: £28.50.

Tel: 029 2063 6464

Sunday 11th Jimmy Carr Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, CF10 5AL. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. Jimmy Carr has been on the stand-up scene for a decade and a half. In that time he’s performed 9 sell-out tours, playing nearly n 34 | Cardiff Now | Issue 40 | March 2018

2,000 shows to over 2 million people across 4 continents. He’s won the British Comedy Award for ‘Best Live Stand-Up Tour’ and been nominated for the Perrier Award. Now all that experience is being put to good use – you can see all the greatest material from his extraordinary career in one show – this is the very best of Jimmy Carr. Cost: £30.

Tel: 029 2063 6464

Tuesday 13th The Sleeping Beauty Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, CF10 5AL. The curse of a wicked fairy, one touch of a spindle, and a beautiful princess falls into a deep, enchanted sleep which can only be broken by a kiss from a prince. The Sleeping Beauty is transformed into one of the grandest ballets ever created, with a marvellous mixture of virtuoso dance, fairy tale characters and dazzling spectacle that has delighted audiences for over a hundred years. With live music from the acclaimed Royal Ballet Sinfonia, The Sleeping Beauty is an enchanting production for all the family. Cost: from £17 Tel: 029 2063 6464

Friday 16th First Steps: A Child’s Sleeping Beauty Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, CF10 5AL.

Cardiff Spring Foraging Course Bute Park, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3DX. This Spring foraging course will be focusing more on the plants as there isn’t normally many edible mushrooms at this time of year.

The course starts at 12pm with a 20 minute introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes where they relate to foragers. w’ll then set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around Bute park and along the beautiful riverside, stopping for some of our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup somewhere along the way. We will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. We will email all of you details of all the plants we find to help you remember what you have learnt. There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online. Cost: £12-£39.

Tel: 01981 590 604

Sunday 19th Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN. The Pack is back! Drift back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Vegas in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers and experience Frank, Sammy and Dean performing at the famous Sands hotel with the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band. Hit follows hit including pack favourites The Lady is a Tramp, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, What Kind of fool Am I, Volare, My Way, Candyman, Everybody Loves Somebody and many more. If you wish you’d swung with the hardest partying pack in town, now’s your chance! Cost: varies.

Tel: 029 2087 8889

Go Mad For Science

During The Holidays

There’s a whole world of Science discovery waiting to be explored at Mad Science Holiday Camp!

Take the stress out of planning your school holiday activities by booking your child’s place on one of our many courses. With a new location in the Vale available in St Cyrus School, as well as our excellent choice of venues in Allensbank, Llandaff and Creigiau – our camps have never been so accessible!

Each day at camp will provide a totally immersive experience for children aged 5-11 to get stuck in with our unique, interactive science experiments. Our exciting programme introduces different topics and themes daily - so that no two days are the same. Come for the day or for the whole week with affordable prices and discount deals available. Get the gang together and enjoy a whopping 20% off Group booking. For working parents, we also offer an Extended

Wraparound Care option at our locations - which extends the time of our camps, allowing for early drop off and late pick ups.

Providing affordable and valuable childcare solutions for even the most inquisitive minds, Mad Science Camps are guaranteed to excite and engage your little ones, they have so much fun they forget their learning!

They’ll build catapults and mind boggling geo-domes, cast dinosaur teeth and dig for ancient bones. We give them full access to our crazy chemistry lab as they create reactive concoctions and ooey gooey slime with our certified Mad Scientists. They’re sure to have a blast! Inspire them with Science during the holidays at Mad Science Camp! n W: www.madsciencecamps.co.uk T: 01792 348205

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This horse-drawn omnibus carried passengers from Canton railway station to Cardiff docks. Solomon Andrews was awarded his first cab licence in Cardiff in 1863 and by 1873 he owned 35 vehicles licensed to carry passengers.

One Of The Great

Victorian Entrepreneurs

The name of Solomon Andrews has now largely disappeared from public knowledge and view. Yet this amazing man, someone who literally rose from rags to riches, epitomises the Victorian ideal of ‘self help’.

He was a man who carved out for himself and his family one of the great financial success stories of the nineteenth century.

amicable conclusion and Solomon Andrews sold his transport

Born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, in 1835, Solomon Andrews came to Cardiff equipped with just a wooden tray to sling around his neck and a stock of trinkets and sweets to sell in the street. This was in the year 1851 and Cardiff was just beginning to grow and develop. It was the ideal place for a young, ambitious individual and within 10 years Solomon Andrews was virtually a millionaire with interests in transport, draperies, coal mines and property.

Andrews built houses and business premises all over the

The energy and drive of this dynamic man can only be imagined. Despite starting with almost nothing, by 1856 he had amassed enough capital to lease a shop and set himself up in the bakery and confectionery business. Eight years later he had expanded his interests and branched out into running cabs and horse brakes. By 1873 he was running 35 buses and coaches through the streets of Cardiff.

town of Pwllheli. On holiday in Llandudno Andrews heard

In 1872 Andrews bought a coach building works and began constructing his own vehicles. Within a few years he was operating buses in places as diverse as Portsmouth, Plymouth, Belfast and London. Something of a ‘transport war’ between him and the other owners of buses and trams in Cardiff soon erupted and there are stories of Andrews’ buses deliberately driving along the lines of the tram cars in order to slow down the competition. Quite what the passengers thought of these tactics is not known but the tales seem to sum up the vibrant nature of Victorian society. Eventually the ‘war’ came to an

then built a tramway along the sand dunes to run out to

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interests, retaining only the routes between Cardiff, Penarth and Llandaff.

country. The Market Buildings in St Mary’s Street, Cardiff, opened in 1884, were just one of his major concerns, as were the shopping arcade in Penarth and many of the grander buildings along Windsor Road in the town. He opened the David Evans Department Stores in Cardiff and Swansea and even had business concerns in Australia. In the early twentieth century he was instrumental in developing the north Wales of land available in the town on the south coast of the Llyn Peninsula, and immediately laid plans to create a holiday resort. His enterprises within the town included the Promenade, a public bandstand, a golf course and the West End Hotel.

He bought Glyn-y-Weddw house to the west of Pwllheli and the place. The house was converted into an art gallery and a ballroom was created out of the old stable yard. Evening dances at Glyn-y-Weddw remained popular for many years.

Solomon Andrews remains the archetypal Victorian selfmade man. His fingers reached into many different spheres and areas and he created a dynasty which remains to this day, perhaps not as obvious as old Solomon himself but one that is, in its own way, equally as successful. n

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Competition PATISSERIE VALERIE

Patisserie Valerie opened their second store in Cardiff on 13th February 2018, and to celebrate they’re offering 6 readers the chance to WIN an Afternoon Tea voucher! The new Cardiff store located on Queen Street, is the perfect place for new and existing customers to indulge in a full menu of hot food, from delicious cooked breakfasts to grilled snacks for a light lunch. The new store is located just around the corner from Queen Street Train Station so is the ideal place for commuters to enjoy handcrafted coffee and a sweet treat amidst their travels. Not to mention the Cardiff store also offers the brand’s famously generous gateau slices and patisserie; the perfect treat!

Looking for a gateau to celebrate that extra special occasion? Order your celebration cake from the new Cardiff store by either choosing your favourite gateau from Patisserie Valerie’s signature range or even design your own with their interactive Create-A-Cake tool.

Customers can sign up to Patisserie Valerie’s Cake Club to receive 10% off their next visit, and to be kept up to date

with the latest news and promotions.

T&Cs apply. www.pvcakeclub.co.uk The new store also serves Patisserie Valerie’s scrumptious range of generously filled gateau slices and patisserie, the perfect sweet treats for any occasion. So with Mother’s Day just around the corner, why not treat your Mum to the Patisserie Valerie experience! With the brand’s 4 Slice Treatbox offer you can take away your Mum’s 4 favourite gateau slices and sweet treats to create the perfect personalised gift! Or treat your Mum to a decadent Afternoon Tea experience at Patisserie Valerie!

Patisserie Valerie are offering six lucky readers the chance to WIN an Afternoon Tea experience! That’s right, there are not one, but six Afternoon Tea vouchers up for grabs! So if you want to indulge in mini cakes and patisserie bites, scrumptious scones served with clotted cream and jam, as well as a selection of delicious finger sandwiches, be sure to enter our competition today and help us celebrate Patisserie Valerie’s second store in Cardiff! n

www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk

To be in with a chance of winning one of six Afternoon Tea experiences at Patisserie Valerie’s new Cardiif store on Queen Street, simply fill out

Answer:

the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Name:

In what month did Patisserie Valerie open their Cardiff Store?

Address: Tel:

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Patisserie Valerie CN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1

Email:

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