Cardiff Now May 2016

CARDIFF

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issue twenty

opening summer 2016

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

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we’ve compiled a handy guide to the best kitchen gadgets and accessories, all of which will make the cooking experience a little more palatable

Editor

Dawn Pardoe PW Media & Publishing Ltd dawn@pw-media.co.uk

DESIGN

Paul Blyth

CONTRIBUTORS

Emma Cox Glynis Dray Charles McQuaid KitchenClonc Age Cymru

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perfect hanging baskets

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we’ve compiled a handy guide to the best kitchen gadgets and accessories, all of which will make the cooking experience a little more palatable

Kitchen Gadgets and Accessories In recent years the Kitchen has become the social hub when entertaining and, depending on your culinary abilities, it’s the place to unwind after work by whipping up something your mother used to make, or challenge yourself by dedicating an entire Sunday to creating three courses. And most importantly of all it is the room where the cake is!

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Salter White Fruit and Vegetable Spiralizer www.saltercookshop.com

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ometimes,

though,

the

noodles, chips and shreds of all sorts

Whether lifting ingredients; flipping

kitchen can be a source of

of vegetables, not just courgette.

pancakes or spreading the icing on

stress, even for the most

This handy gadget makes it even

the cake, the spatula’s there in times

accomplished of chefs. But

easier to get your five-a-day, by

of need. These days, they come in a

fear not – we’ve compiled a handy

handily replacing carbohydrates with

range of funky colours and designs,

guide to the best kitchen gadgets

veg. They’re also electricity-free and

to brighten up the baking experience

and accessories, all of which will

made of practical, wipe-clean plastic.

even more than the actual sprinkles

make the cooking experience a little more palatable.

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Spatula

and berries do.

Back to basics now – but you can’t

Coffee Machine

The Spiralizer

go wrong with the spatula. The

Around here we’re spoilt for choice

One of the latest food trends it may

unassuming gadget has been a kitchen

when it comes to locations for a good

be, but it’s not a meaningless fad.

essential almost since kitchens began

coffee. From all the best chains, to

You can easily create slices, ribbons,

– but it’s stuck around for a reason.

independent retailers on every corner.

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Spatulas come in all shapes and colours www.lecreuset.co.uk

Sometimes however the best place

and chop and change with no

as fruit juice, juicing has become a

for your favourite caffeine fix is in

fiddly cleaning in between. Most

firm favourite with those who enjoy

the comfort of your own home. The

manufacturers

more

their daily juice fix. Rich in vitamins,

plethora of different coffee machines

exotic choices should you be a coffee

minerals and helping towards your

connoisseur.

five-a-day.

The Juicer

From boosting energy and immunity

Extracting the freshest juice from

to improving nutrition and general

fruit and vegetables yourself not only

wellbeing and helping in weight

tastes delicious, it brings a host of

maintenance,

health benefits too.

endless. Of course juicing isn’t a

on the market range from Beanto-Cup to Expresso & Filter Coffee Machines.

The highest selling and by far the most sensible choice if you are on budget is the ‘Pod’ style machine.

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The SAGE Nutri-Juicer Plus. www.sageappliances.co.uk

also

offer

Here you can select from a range

With

of your everyday favourites such as

the sugar content in many of our

an expresso, latte, and cappuccino

unassuming

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the

recent daily

exposures regulars

of

such

the

benefits

are

miracle cure but you’ll quickly taste and feel the difference!

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how to create the perfect hanging basket With summer just around the corner we are looking forward to spending time in our gardens. Whilst appreciating the sunshine, there’s no better way to enhance your garden than by planting hanging baskets.

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hey are a great way to introduce bursts of vibrant

before placing them. Once done fill the basket with

colour to lesser-loved corners of your garden, and

compost and once full, give it plenty of water and hang

we’ve asked Wyevale Garden Centres, Britain’s largest garden centre retailer, for their expert

sure you water your hanging basket often,

top-tips on how to put together the perfect hanging

especially in the hot summer months, ideally first thing

basket to enjoy throughout the summer months.

in the morning and last thing at night.

How to create a hanging basket

B Place your chosen hanging basket ton to a flat surface or place it in a bucket to hold it still. Every hanging basket needs a liner, and there are lots of varieties to choose from, moss , fibre or co-co.

B Once your liner is in place, add an extra layer of black polythene to help retain water. Make a number of slits through the liner paper and the polythene to allow for slow drainage and to use as planting holes.

B Push

bedding plants from the outside through the

holes so the root is on the inside and cover this with compost, containing a slow release fertiliser - a tub and basket compost works well for this.

B Then

place some more bedding plants inside the

basket, using the tallest in the centre, and soak them

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it on the basket bracket.

B Make

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B When you’re thinking about colour, choosing bedding plants in all one colour can make just as big an impact as choosing a variety of colours and different plants.

One great look is mixing standard Petunias with trailing Petunias to create a cascade of colour.

B Finally don’t forget to deadhead the flowers in your basket throughout the summer so that it stays in flower for longer.

Wyevale Garden Centres sells lots of varieties in a widerange of styles. If you need any extra hints and tips then head down to your nearest Wyevale Garden Centre and speak to one of our in-store experts.

Find your nearest Wyevale Garden Centre by

calling

0344

272

3000

or

www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk

visiting

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Here's what you need to know when adding

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utting a hole in a wall or roof can be a scary

Vertical windows fall into several types, including:

prospect for homeowners, but adding

B Double-hung/single hung - Double-hung windows

windows, roof windows or skylights isn't

can open from the top or bottom, while single

as hard as you might think. What's more,

hung open only from the bottom. These are the

professionally installed windows, roof windows or

most common types of wall windows used in

skylights can be a highly rewarding way to improve

modern homes.

a home's air quality, energy efficiency, healthfulness

B Casement

vertical, casement windows open outward using

place to be every day. If you're unsure what type of

a crank handle.

window or skylight might be right for you, here's a rundown of the basics:

B Fixed

- These windows don't open. Typically,

picture or bay windows are fixed.

B Awning Vertical windows Unless you live in a bunker, your home already has vertical windows (in the walls) and the support structure for them was incorporated into the wall when the home was built. Replacing an existing under-sized vertical window with a larger one should

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- Often, but not always, narrow and

and visual appeal while making it a more pleasant

- Often used above or below fixed

windows, awning windows flip outward from the top or bottom.

B Sliders - These windows open by sliding either to the left or right, and they're common in contemporary or modern designs.

be an easy task for a professional. Installing a new

Roof windows

window where none existed before is slightly more

Most traditional windows admit light at the wall level,

complex. The installers may need to add support to

while skylights bring light into the home from above.

ensure the new opening doesn't compromise the

Roof windows are somewhat of a hybrid in that they

wall's ability to support the weight of the roof and/

combine some of the best qualities of both vertical

or story above it.

windows and skylights. They are located within reach

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and are operated by hand, and they can provide a

powered blinds in designer colours and patterns to

great view of both the landscape and sky.

either fixed or fresh-air skylights, further enhancing

Roof windows are large enough and quickly open wide enough to allow a person to easily exit a room for roof maintenance or in an emergency. This makes them a

control over the amount of light and air that enters the room through the units.

logical choice for locations where building codes require

Skylights are also available for rooms with no direct

a method of egress. Roof windows can be fitted with a

roof access; Sun Tunnel tubular skylights are an

variety of blinds and insect screens and are very often

inexpensive way to brighten up smaller half baths,

the choice for attic conversions and other applications

closets, hallways and other interior areas of the home.

where sloped walls or rooflines are within reach.

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their energy efficiency while allowing you complete

Better light from above

Skylights

A study by the Danish Building Research Institute

Skylights are often the daylighting solution of choice

shows that roof windows and skylights provide both

for rooms with limited wall space or where privacy is

more light and better quality light - twice as much

paramount (such as bathrooms and bedrooms), but

as vertical windows and three times as much as

they can be a practical, attractive and cost-effective

dormers. Skylights deliver balanced light to the core

way to increase natural light and passive ventilation

of a room and brighten the space with less glare

in any room or space in the home.

while requiring a smaller square footage of glass.

New or replacement skylights are available in fixed

Whether you're planning replacement work or a new

or venting, fresh air models. Energy Star-qualified,

installation, professionally installed vertical windows,

no-leak, solar-powered fresh-air skylights from

roof windows and skylights can help brighten your

Velux operate by remote control to provide passive

home, provide better air quality and make any space

ventilation as well as natural light. You can add solar-

more enjoyable.

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

Go on a WILD adventure at Taf Fechan Nature Reserve Situated in a dramatic glacial river valley to the north of Merthyr Tydfil, visitors of all ages will love exploring The Wildlife Trust’s Taf Fechan Nature Reserve.

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There’s nothing quite like wondering under the

of the popular Taf Trail and incorporates

woodland canopy whilst listening to the sounds of

much of the Cwm Taf Fechan Woodlands,

nature. Why not find your perfect picnic spot and

a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

watch Dippers dancing and diving into the River Taf.

The beautiful woodland is dominated by ash, and

Keep an eye out for Otters and Atlantic salmon too.

oak, with plentiful beech, birch and hazel coppice.

Several grassland areas break up the wooded valley,

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales manages

including a rich wildflower meadow enclosed by

over 80 beautiful Nature Reserves from Cardiff to

towering limestone cliffs.

Aberystwyth and over half of Wales’ magnificent

There is a wealth of wonderful wildlife to discover on the reserve! Pied Flycatcher, Tawny Owl, Great

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coastline so there’s no excuse not to GET OUT and GO WILD this spring!

Spotted Woodpecker, Jay and hunting Peregrine

For location details please visit www.welshwildlife.org.

Falcon are regular visitors, while Reptiles are often

If you would like to know more about Taf Fechan

seen basking on sunny slopes. Count the Bees

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contact our Wildlife Trust Officer, Carys Solman on

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five ways to revamp your run Have you ever wished you could just snap your fingers and be able to run a marathon? If only it were that easy. Whether you're training for a race, want to get in shape or simply enjoy the rhythm of your feet hitting the pavement, these top tips to help amp up your run!

Ease into your outdoor runs If you've been hitting the treadmill all winter and are just beginning to run outdoors, take it slow. Pavement is harder on your knees and joints than a treadmill belt, and your running form is a little different when you're outside on the ground. Start by taking some easy workouts outdoors, and then progress into harder workouts. By then, all the trails will be fully clear and your legs will have a chance to adapt.

Ditch the background noise Consider leaving your headphones at home. While music is essential to beat boredom on a treadmill, many runners come to enjoy the quiet solitude or group chatter when running outdoors, especially when you run with a friend.

Without headphones, it's also easier to hear traffic, animals or approaching pedestrians. If music is absolutely necessary, try running with only one ear bud in.

Make it memorable Take the time to make some of your runs a little more interesting. Is there a trail system a short drive from your home or nearest health club? Even if it doesn't fit into your daily routine, doing some runs at a more scenic location every so often can make the miles much more enjoyable. Changing up your routine also helps keep your body challenged so you can continue to build strength and endurance.

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Gather your running buddies Running with friends is one of the best ways to stay motivated. Running with a buddy on a treadmill is fun as well, but an outdoor running pal or group can help the time and miles pass more quickly. Life Time destinations nationwide host Tuesday Night Social Runs with varying distances and they're complimentary for members and non-members. There's nothing like good conversation to keep you entertained during your workout. Running partners can be good pace setters as well and might even suggest some new running routes or trails you've never tried before.

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29 PARK PLACE

barbeque

PULLED

PORK

ingredients

B 2kg boneless, skin on pork shoulder

B 75g peeled garlic cloves B 250ml good quality BBQ sauce

B 25g salt B 2 red onions B 150ml cider vinegar B 75g caster sugar B 40g smoked paprika B 15g ground cumin B 100ml olive oil B Extra 250ml bbq sauce put to one side for later Method 1 Preheat your oven to 160째C 2 Carefully remove the skin from the pork and put to one side, then trim any gristle or fatty lumps from the meat.

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3 Crush the garlic and slice the red onion, before mixing the dry and wet ingredients together to create a dark bbq mixture.

4 Put the pork in to a deep roasting pan and rub

with the bbq mixture, pouring all the excess in to the pan with the meat.

5 Cover the pork with the skin from earlier - this will protect the meat from drying out while cooking and add flavour.

If you don't cut the skin from the meat before hand, it will be very difficult to do so after cooking.

6 Top up the pan with water until there is no exposed meat, and wrap tightly with foil. Make sure there are no holes or gaps that may allow moisture to escape.

7 Put the pan in to the preheated oven and allow to cook for a minimum of four hours.

The longer the better to be honest - Caution!

When checking to see if the pork is cooked, carefully release the very hot steam before opening the foil completely. The meat is ready when it easily falls apart when gently

teased with a fork.

8 Now, pour off all the liquid in to a heavy bottomed pan. Skim off any fat at this point.

9 Add the extra bbq sauce and bring the liquid to the boil.

10 Reduce the liquid by two thirds or until you are left with a thick, flavoursome sauce.

11 While the sauce is reducing, carefully remove the skin from the pork and discard, then shred the pork by pulling apart with two forks.

12 When the sauce and the pork are ready, mix them together to get a succulent, smokey sweet pulled pork.

13 We serve our pulled pork in a soft brioche bun, with a slice of mature cheddar and fresh homemade coleslaw. We think you should eat it with your hands, but we can't promise you won't get sticky fingers!

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le monde This stalwart of the Cardiff food scene has been serving

roasted tomato stuffed with sautéed onions and herbs! We

the good folk of this city for the last 30 years. That by any

had ordered the chateaubriand to be cooked rare and it was

and all standards is to be highly praised.

A

fter a stroll up St Mary Street to the restaurant my friend and I took the well-trodden steps up to this

bang on the money. Perfectly seared and seasoned on the outside and well rested. The chips were brilliantly crispy and well-seasoned. The béarnaise was by far the stand out sauce.

Laced with tarragon and an addictive tang that complemented

established eatery. What you are met with is twin

the beef wonderfully. I even liked the decoratively arranged

glass cabinets stocked with fresh fish and meat

vegetable stack. The onion rings were superb and the tomato

ready for you to inspect and inform your decision making

stuffed with sweet onions was packed full of flavour. Any meat

process. The rest of the art deco themed restaurant is decked

eater would be happy with this.

out in dark colours and is atmospherically lit. The open kitchen taking centre stage, real theatre.

After a peruse of the produce displayed we settled for king prawns (£11.95) and scallops (£8.95) to start and the chateaubriand (£54) with everything for mains.

Three scallops arrived presented on a shell with wilted spinach and hazelnut butter. The scallops with roes intact were cooked well. The two magnificent looking king prawns

Lastly to finish I ordered the raspberry crème brulee and my dining companion had the banana sticky toffee pudding. Both were generous portions, so almost finished us off rather than the other way around.

The service we received on the night was second to none.

Professional, efficient and friendly from the type of people who take great pride in what they do.

All food was complimentary but this did not influence the review.

arrived doused with a garlic butter.

carved at the table! Although rather retro for some I loved

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all the pomp and ceremony, fitting for such a fine cut of

Le Monde Restaurant

meat. It was accompanied as I mentioned with everything;

60-62 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1FE

The main event arrived, a glorious 16oz chateaubriand

chips, two sauces, béarnaise and peppercorn, a vegetable stack comprising of crispy onion rings, a mushroom and a

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Start/Finish: This circular walk can start at any of the three villages but is written from St. Fagans. Public Transport: Nearest main railway station is at Cardiff with buses to St. Fagan’s Museum. Alight at foot of Castle Hill if not visiting museum. Occasional buses back from St. Brides – check timetables. Parking: There is parking (with a fee) and WC at the Museum (which is currently free entry (see sketch-map) or you can park in the village at the top of Castle Hill. O/S Map: Explorer Map 151 Distances: Main Walk 6 miles: Shorter Walk 4 miles or St. Fagan’s Circular Walk 2 miles. (see map). Time: Allow all day for main walk or half a day for shorter route. Refreshments: There is a café at the museum but this is the day for a picnic as this is a very rural walk with no shops en route Terrain: This varied walk is undulating but no real climbs involved. There are steps, stiles and gates which make the route unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs but you will love the museum. Much of the walk is on uneven ground so boots with good ankle support are highly recommended and poles are extremely useful. History: St.Fagans National History Museum is currently ‘free’ admission. The Elizabethan ‘Castle’ grounds houses a collection of over 40 old buildings from Wales. This museum with its enthusiastic volunteers who dress up and demonstrate a way of life long since gone brings history to life. The museum is well worth a separate visit but you can get a ‘taste’ of what is on offer before you commence the walk or when you return from your walk. (Check opening times). Note: This walk has been re-written but is based upon one of the Vale Of Glamorgan ‘Vale Trails’. For further ‘Vale Trails’, see website www.visitthevale.com or visit a local ‘Tourist Information Centre’

1: Walk starts near St. Fagan’s Museum of National History at foot of Castle Hill. Take path (Valeways Millennium Heritage Trail) between museum and castle wall. At top, veer left through wooden gate.(Note: 2 mile St Fagan’s circular walk from here which will give you time to explore museum). Main walk continues through avenue of trees.

2: Take kiss-gate into open fields and retain straight line aiming for corner of woodland ahead. Cross stile onto ‘battlefield’! Aim for large house and pine trees. Walk up right side of fence, over stile then left along lane.

3: Walk on right verge and outsides of corners through remains of railway arch, over tiny stream and beneath busy A4232.

4: Shortly take path up wooden steps on right and over stile.

Walk diagonally left across double field to opening on horizon veering left along track. Cross stile and turn left to follow fenceline briefly to another stile. Notice ruined windmill on right (no access). Follow track round to stile. Proceed along track towards buildings. Cross stile and lane to drive of St.-Y-Nyll Farm. Shortly take stile on left. Walk round top of field, down to stile and aim for buildings ahead and stile with stone steps onto lane.

5: Turn right into St. Bride’s-super-Ely. Walk over crossroads then take right turn to visit Church (Note: short walk goes straight down lane to St. George’s-super-Ely).

6: Main walk passes pretty 13th century church. Turn right through gate and across paddock. Keep to right of field as far as stone stile, over this and diagonally left to path between two fences to ‘Forty Farm’. Cross stile into drive and ‘right’ to lane. Turn left then right towards ‘Palla Farm’. Walk as far as large gate with stile on right.

Take drive on left behind you that leads towards ‘Palla House’, going straight on at corner, through large gate, follow fence round to stile then diagonally to stile in bottom left corner that exits onto lane.

7: Turn left to stile on right and follow ‘way-markers’ along edge of coppice and over footbridge. Turn right, following stream, along swathe of grass fenced from field. Walk along ancient woodland path, alongside railway, down farm track onto lane. Turn right into St.-George’s-super-Ely, crossing Ely River and railway level crossing. Take footpath on left following railway across fields to stiles in and out of woodland strip onto lane that will take you past ‘St. George’s Church with its ornate tower. Opposite ‘Greendown’, cross stile and walk diagonally left to railway bridge. Take footbridge beneath railway-bridge, across Ely River and immediately left onto water-meadow. Go left of pond and up slope opposite then along ridge to old railway track. Follow this to road-bridge. Go beneath bridge and up steps to cross old railway bridge. Turn right along Ely valley to end up beside Ely River. Follow river as far Museum (Worth a visit if time permits).

Walk continues ‘right’ then left up ‘Castle Hill’ to village of St. Fagan’s with its Parish Church of St. Mary.

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living history

cosmeston

medieval village Travelling from Penarth to Sully on the B4267 you will pass a collection of thatched cottages nestled within Cosmeston Lakes Country Park LNR. Many wrongly think this is just another collection of old farm buildings left over from the days of the BlueCircle cement works of the 1940s. It is in fact the largest recreated medieval peasant village in the whole of Europe.

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osmeston Medieval Village is a jewel in the

The village is now open for historical tours by costumed

crown of archaeological historical projects from

guides who help to bring history alive with tales and talks

the 1980s, it is an ongoing living history village

about the 14th century. Many of the houses have pottery

rebuilt upon its original stones and has a thriving

and artefacts that are recreated from the information

historical information package to educate and entertain.

The archaeological excavations begin in the 1980s and led through to the 1990s with an exciting twist not normally witnessed in such an historical field. Each time a medieval house was uncovered and recorded the information was used to help an historical reconstruction crew to rebuild the house to what the archaeological team thought the house looked like in the 1350s. When you visit the medieval village you are instantly taken back in time with the layout and creation of the historical project.

The historical team went onto to discover as much information about the village as they could and to try to understand why such a thriving medieval village would

gained from ‘finds’ during the 1980 and 1990 excavations.

A rare aqua-manile of the 14th century was found at the site which leads evidence towards the high status of some of the village inhabitants. The tours guides take great pains to help you to understand the nuances of village life and how important it was to understand status and medieval culture. You are led from house to house and shown the reconstructed evidence and start to make you aware of the devastation of the ‘ Black Death’ in 1348-1349.

It would appear that the village suffered catastrophic problems during the 14th century ranging from famine in the 1315-1319 period, to great human losses in the passing of the Bubonic Plague in 1349.

have been lost and abandoned. Evidence even points

The village has a free entry between the hours of 10am to

to a lords manor house and walled gardens containing a

12 pm. No access is allowed into the village in the afternoon

‘Dove-cote’ which would bring a level of importance to the

during the ‘historical’ tours unless you are accompanied by

area, but it seems that the village was abandoned by the

an historical guide. Tours are at 12 noon, 1.30 pm and 3pm.

late 15th century.

Audio units can be purchased throughout the day.

Documentary evidence for the village would show that the area derived its name from the ‘Constantine’ family who were given the knights fee by Robert Fitzhamon who conquered Glamorgan in 1093. Robert de Constentin holds the village in 1166 in the’ Libre Nigre’ or Black Book of Glamorgan, and he still maintains a knights fee. The last of his blood line would be Thomas Costyn who held the village around 1314.

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golden years

carbon monoxide poisoning My name is Sean Overbury, I am a home safety and security expert and I work for Age Cymru and I drive the HandyVan. Wales & West Utilities supports the HandyVan and it is also the gas emergency and pipeline

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company responsible for the local gas network in Cardiff and Penarth. e work together to keep local older

and wood burners can give off carbon monoxide fumes

people safe and secure in their homes.

if they’re not working properly. Blocked chimneys and

One of our main areas of work is raising

flues can also cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

awareness of carbon monoxide and of

the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

How can we protect ourselves from

So what is carbon monoxide?

It’s important to make sure we have all our gas appliances

Well, carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that every

checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer annually and

year in the UK kills 50 people and injures 4,000 others.

our chimneys swept every year. I’d also recommend

We can’t see, taste or smell carbon monoxide and

installing an audible carbon monoxide alarm in every

some people call it ‘The silent killer’.

room of our homes where there is a gas appliance - it will

Where does carbon monoxide come from?

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flash and sound an alarm if it detects carbon monoxide.

Heaters and appliances that burn gas, oil, petrol, coal

It’s important to make sure when you buy a carbon

or wood – such as cookers, gas central heating boilers

monoxide detector, that it’s got the Kitemark and

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European Standard number BS EN 50291 on it. Once you’ve fitted your alarm, make sure it’s working by pressing the ‘Test’ or ‘Reset’ button every week.

Carbon monoxide alarms are lifesavers and I know people whose lives – and those of their family members, have been saved by carbon monoxide alarms that I have installed in their homes.

We’ve had a few cases where people have rung our office to say that the detector I have fitted for them is defective and beeping. In actual fact, what’s happened is that the device has detected an existing carbon monoxide leak that has potentially been there

what do I do if I think I’ve got a carbon monoxide leak in my house?

If you think you have a carbon monoxide leak, call

for quite some time, but the homeowners didn’t know

Wales & West Utilities immediately on freephone

about it.

0800 111 999, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and they will send out an engineer to make your property

So what are the symptoms of

safe. Make sure you open all your doors and windows

carbon monoxide poisoning?

Carbon

monoxide

poisoning

symptoms

are

similar to a cold or flu and they can include headaches;

dizziness;

nausea;

vomiting;

breathlessness; collapsing or loss of consciousness.

to ventilate your property and wait outside or with a neighbour for the engineer.

For more information about the HandyVan service, call Age Cymru on 029 2043 1555.

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an Interview with Ross O'Hennessy Cardiff NOW caught up with Ross earlier this month on a rare break away from filming to talk about acting, South Wales and on being a very bad man.

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ocal actor Ross O’Hennessy has graced the

So Ross, you’ve been gracing our screens

world of acting for over 20 years – from his early

for over 20 years now, what (or who)

days treading the boards in with the National

inspired you to pursue a life of acting?

Youth Theatre in London and later with the Royal

When I was a young boy living in the valleys , I joined

Shakespeare Company, his career naturally progressed

the local Air Training Corps. Every year they did a ‘Gang-

towards television. From first appearing on our screens

show’ which was just a fair amount of fooling around

in back in 1996 in Soldier Soldier, his on screen success

and comedy sketches at the Blackwood little theatre. I

continued with roles in Rosemary and Thyme and Bad

knew immediately that I loved being on stage. At 17 I

Girls to name but a few. More recently we’ve seen Ross

was lucky enough to meet Sir John Mills and he asked

in Hollyoaks Later, Holby City and as Rattle Shirt – The

me to audition for him, it was his scholarship that sent

Lord of Bones in the Emmy Award winning series Game

me to drama school and allowed to make my dream into

of Thrones.

a reality.

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Did you ever have any other ambitions before deciding to become an actor?

I did originally want to be a pilot but the love of Top Gun wore off once I discovered Shakespeare.

What would you say is your biggest achievement to date?

I recently filmed a whole TV series for Kurt Sutter (the writer of Sons of Anarchy) it was called The Bastard Executioner. I played a devilishly aggressive knight

When you have a five-minute break during filming, what do you spend that time doing?

Laughing, I try to laugh as much as I possibly can. Being

called Sir Locke. This TV series was a dream for me as

happy is the best part of life so if you want to keep me

I have a very avid passion for welsh history. The whole

entertained, tell me jokes. On film set I love to spend my

TV series was based around the tales of a 14th Century

break times chatting to people and all people. Everyone has

Welsh village and I got to live my dream of being a knight,

a funny tale, you just have to give them the time to tell it.

even if he was a very bad character!

What bought you back to South Wales after

My biggest achievements are split between production

living in London?

and people. I was asked to play the role of ‘Rattleshirt-

I met a girl and she had two small children. I wanted her

the Lord of Bones’ in season 5 of Game of Thrones. So

children to have the wonderful life I had as a young boy

obviously that is a big achievement but way back in 1996

in the heart of Wales. So I packed up and returned home.

I worked on a stage play with Lauren Bacall. I spent two months working with a huge Hollywood legend and that

When you’re on a break from filming,

was such a buzz for a young actor,.

where would we find you?

If you weren't acting, what would you do?

Medieval Village. I adore the place and regularly spend

I would probably be teaching history. I love history and

most of my days there. I went on a tour at the village

all the wonderful tales that it produces. To be able to share stories and instruct people on history would be a very rewarding situation.

Who do you admire as an actor?

I admire any actor who is able to be successful but also keep real and true to the origins. I find it very difficult to tolerate actors that become divas! I recently worked with Steven Moyer (True Blood) and he was the nicest person I have ever met. A true gentleman and good friend.

So what have you been working on recently?

I have just popped up on your TV screens in a funny little advert for Dairylea, yes I am the Dairylea knight.

In a serious acting role, The Musketeer will be aired soon for their third season soon and I play the role of ‘Barbier.’ I can’t say too much about it as I don’t want to

Whenever I am not filming I am always at Cosmeston

over 17 years ago and I just knew that I had to be there.

I now work at the village in my spare time and make sure that the place has the best quality historical tours you can find… well I think so. This is my little place of paradise. It is history and costume all rolled into one gorgeous historical setting.

Describe your perfect Sunday?

Well, my Sundays are spent at the medieval village so I have to say I live my perfect Sunday every week. I get into work at about 8 am, I chat with my volunteers and we set out our work for the day. Then I get into medieval costume and give historical tours all afternoon. Loads of people look at me and are trying to work out why they know me, nobody ever imagines that they have seen me on TV. Being in costume and talking to public is a

spoil the plot... but I am another very bad man!

real thrill for me. I get to leave the world of Hollywood

What annoys you as an actor, how do you

live that dream every week.

behind and disappear into the world of Cosmeston. I

cope with it everyday in the real world?

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The worst thing for actors is dealing with rejection. Most

Where are your favourite hang outs in Cardiff?

normal people only deal with the stress of rejection a few

I find myself a lot in Cardiff Bay, especially around the old

times a year in relation to their jobs, but actors have to deal

Coal Exchange Building. A very good friend of mine runs

with it every day. Every job that an actor goes for is a tear on

an actor’s agency from that are, Regan Management,

his heart as the rejection is a hard pill to swallow. I deal with

and she often asks me to do ‘acting master classes’ for

this negativity by going to the gym... I am a big gym bunny!

her clients. I love the buildings around that area.

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WILL YOUNG LIVE AT CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE The Chepstow Racecourse series of music nights kicks off next month with Will Young performing live after racing on Saturday 21st May. He will be followed by Simply Red on Friday 10th June, and Peter Andre at Ladies Evening on Friday 8th July.

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ill Young shot to fame when winning TV’s Pop

released last year and became his fourth UK number 1 album.

Idol in 2002, having come to viewer’s notice when standing up to critical judge Simon

On 21st May gates open at 3.30pm, horse racing takes place

Cowell. The judge had called one performance

between 5.50pm and 8.50pm and Will Young’s 90 minute

‘distinctly average’ but Will Young’s dignified response won

set will begin at around 9.30pm. Admission tickets, which

him new recognition and fans.

include access to the racing and the concert, are £35. It’s

He went on to beat the favourite Gareth Gates in a dramatic finale. He has starred on stage and on screen and has had huge musical success. His latest album 85% Proof was

Competition

going to be an exciting and a busy summer! Restaurant and hospitality packages are available at all race meetings. www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk

Answer:

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© Alex Avery

nozstock the hidden valley The fantastic family-friendly Nozstock back this summer as the enchanting magical odyssey returns for its 18th year, set on a beautiful working farm in Herefordshire's rolling hills.

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ith its first round of artists already 5,

about crafty cats and messy divorces. The Lounge Kittens

Gentleman's Dub Club and Foreign

are a cheeky, glamorous and geeky trio, spanning rock, punk,

Beggars, now the festival introduces

ska, pop, soul, metal, dance and grunge to sublime party-

released,

including

Jurassic

lyrics that are guaranteed to make you laugh, with songs

more acts taking over Bromyard in July.

The feisty Imelda May has a truly unique vocal talent,

inspired by the sounds of jazz infused with rockabilly.

She is a stellar performer who makes her Nozstock

time effect. Also at the party is the Mercury-nominated King Kong Company, The Irish dance band have performed alongside the likes of Orbital and Paul Oakenfold.

Benjamin Yellowitz is a young singer songwriter who takes acoustic roots to new levels, influenced by RnB and the

debut headlining on Sunday, bringing the festival to a

darker side of pop. Subculture Sage bring pure hip-hop

rousing climax. Touching down in the Hidden Valley, the

vibes to Nozstock, as party-starters of the finest pedigree

festival welcomes the almighty ska-reggae powerhouse,

and the old skool DJ with vibes for miles, and Uncle Dugs

The Skints. The guys have been fusing reggae, ska,

makes a welcome return to The Cubicles. Further new

grime and hip hop since 2007 to create an incomparable

live acts announced include Idles, Anchorsong, Funke

sound and bring a wild dynamic to Nozstock.

and The Two Tone Baby, J-Man, Seas of Mirth, Foreign

Honing his craft for the last 20 years, Jaguar Skills has

The Minions, Junior Bill, Black Thistles, Black Salvadore

has been responsible for some of the most exciting musical projects of the past few years, centered around

Affairs, Cousin Kula, Lobster, Adam Scriven, Mr Tea and and Cherryshoes.

producing stunning mixes which have festivals and clubs partying to his genre-crossing sounds. Known as "the King of Jungle", Goldie is an artist whose creativity knows no bounds. From their adopted home of Bristol, where early reggae, drum 'n' bass and dubstep pioneers from Massive Attack to Portishead were informing their cultural history, My Nu Leng understand the heritage and importance of bass music in the city.

Buster Shuffle effortlessly fuse Cockney ska/pop and

Competition

MORE INFORMATION Nozstock The Hidden Valley Friday 22 - Sunday 24 July 2016 @ Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LS From £109 for adults • £85 13-17 year olds 12 and under free • Booking fees apply Website: www.nozstock.com • Twitter: @Nozstock www.facebook.com/nozstockthehiddenvalley

Answer:

For your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to Nozstock The Hidden Valley, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Address:

Which month does Nozstock take place in?

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Nozstock CN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 18th May 2016.

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win tickets to glamorgan's 2016

Natwest t20 blast campaign Glamorgan’s 2016 NatWest T20 Blast campaign gets underway in Cardiff on June 1st and the Welsh county are looking to build on a positive 2015 with another season of high-octane cricket at The SSE SWALEC.

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fter just missing out on a quarter-final place

Morgan, as well as Nick Compton and Joe Burns, fell short

last year, Glamorgan have bolstered their ranks

of Glamorgan’s total of 169, as Wagg bowled immaculately

by signing up Australia fast-bowler Shaun Tait

to stop Joe Simpson hitting a boundary that would have

for a second stint in the Welsh capital, so the

won the game.

squad is looking as strong as ever with both bat and ball.

Tait, who has bowled the second fastest ball of all time, joins South African internationals Jacques Rudolph and Colin Ingram in the Glamorgan squad, as well as new fast bowler Timm van der Gugten, the ‘Flying Dutchman’, who has represented Netherlands.

The highlight of Glamorgan’s T20 home campaign last season was the nerve-jangling match against Middlesex, which Glamorgan snatched by just four runs thanks to an

Wagg will be an integral part of Glamorgan’s T20 bowling attack, along with Aussie quick Michael Hogan, all-rounder Craig Meschede and spinners Dean Cosker and Andrew Salter. The Cardiff pitch often makes for close games and Glamorgan new Head Coach Robert Croft will be hoping to guide his troops to the knockout stages.

Glamorgan start with an away game versus Surrey at The Kia Oval on May 26th, before the opening home games at

incredible final over from Graham Wagg.

The SSE SWALEC in Cardiff, with two games in three days

Middlesex, whose team boasted England T20 captain Eoin

3rd, both starting at 6.30pm.

Competition For your chance to win a family ticket (two adults and two children) worth £35, to attend ANY T20 Blast game in Cardiff this season, simply fill out

against Essex Eagles on June 1st and Hampshire on June

Answer: Name:

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

Which Australian fast-bowler have Glamorgan signed for this year’s T20 Blast?

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may

Harbour Drive

FRIDAY 13th – SATURDAY 14th

Cardiff

CASTELL COCH GHOST HUNT

SATURDAY 7TH

CF10 4PA

WITH HAUNTED HAPPENINGS

Cost : £12.00

1 Castell Coch View

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Cardiff

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FRIDAY 13TH MAY –

Cardiff

FRIDAY 3RD JUNE

Caerdydd

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA:

CF10 1EZ

IN PARENTHESIS

Tel: 029 2039 9944

Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place

MONDAY 9th & TUESDAY 10th

Cardiff Bay

MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE

CF10 5AL

Royal Welsh College of

Tel: 029 2063 6464

NP10 9GN

Music & Drama

www.wmc.org.uk

www.fourteenlocks.co.uk

Castle Grounds Cathays Park

RMPG PRESENTS ‘THE

SATURDAY 14TH

Cardiff

SPRING FORAGING IN CARDIFF

FANTASTIC MR DAHL’

CF10 3ER

Conservation Centre

Heol Syr Lewis

Cost : £6-£10

Forest Farm Road

Morganstown

Cardiff

Cardiff

TUESDAY 10th

CF14 7JJ

CF15 8LE

GOODNIGHT MR TOM

www.cardiff.gov.uk

Costs £10 or £8 concessions

New Theatre Cardiff,

www.ticketsource.co.uk/rma

Park Place

BALLET CYMRU

Tel: 02920 842995

Cardiff

SHERMAN CYMRU

CF10 3LN

Senghennydd Road

SATURDAY 7th & SUNDAY 8th

www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

Cardiff

THE RESTORATION MAN

Cost : £11 - £16.50

CF24 4YE

Caerphilly Castle

Tel: 029 2064 6900

Caerphilly

WEDNESDAY 11th

CF83 1JD

BRIDGET CHRISTIE GLEE CLUB

Costs £4.20 - £6.00

Mermaid Quay

ENSEMBLE CYMRU COFFEE

Tel: 029 2088 3143

Cardiff

CONCERT IN CARDIFF

CF10 5BZ

Chapter Arts Centre

SUNDAY 8th

Cost : £16 (16 years +)

Market Road

GYPSY SWING & JAZZ FESTIVAL

www.glee.co.uk/cardiff

Canton

Norwegian Church Arts Centre

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Cardiff

CF5 1QE

SUNDAY 15TH MAY

Cardiff

029 2030 4400

RSPCA BIG WALKIES 2016

CF10 3LN

Tickets: £10/£8/students £3

North Road

www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

www.chapter.org

Cardiff CF10 3DX

TUESDAY 17TH MAY

SATURDAY 14TH – SUNDAY 15TH

Tel: 02920 872730

THIRTYFIFTY WINE TASTING

THE ROMANS RETURN

www.bute-park.com

EVENING & ANTIPASTI

Cardiff Castle

Le Monde Restaurant

Castle Street

MONDAY 16TH

60-62 St. Mary Street

Cardiff

THE ALL-STAR STAND-UP

Cardiff

CF10 3RB

TOUR 2016

CF10 1FE

Adults: £6; Seniors: £5; Children: £4;

New Theatre Cardiff

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WEDNESDAY 18TH

Leckwith

SUNDAY 29TH

ROYAL BALLET LIVE:

Cardiff

FREE CHORAL CLASSICS

FRANKENSTEIN

CF11 8AZ

Wales Millennium Centre

Memo Arts Centre

10am –4pm

Bute Place

Gladstone Road

Cost: £4.50 in advance

CF10 5AL

Barry

Tel: 02921 152628

www.wmc.org.uk

CF62 8NA

SUNDAY 22ND

SUNDAY 29TH & MONDAY 30TH

www.memoartscentre.co.uk/events/

BRING HIM HOME GALA CONCERT

BANK HOLIDAY FUN AT

royal-ballet-live-frankenstein

St Davids Hall

CAERPHILLY CASTLE

Vale of Glamorgan

The Hayes

Caerphilly Castle

THURSDAY 19TH – SATURDAY 21ST

Cardiff

Caerphilly

DANCING IN THE STREET

CF10 1AH

CF83 1JD

New Theatre

www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

cadw.gov.wales/daysout/

Park Place

caerphilly-castle

Cardiff

TUESDAY 24TH MAY –

CF10 3LN

SATURDAY 28TH MAY

TUESDAY 31ST

www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

RSC: A MIDSUMMER

HALF TERM – ART & CRAFT DAY

NIGHT’S DREAM

Cardiff Castle

SATURDAY 21ST MAY

New Theatre

Castle Street

CARDIFF BACH CHOIR AND

Park Place

CF10 3RB

STUTTGARTER ORATORIENCHOR

Cardiff

www.cardiffcastle.com

KARL JENKINS STABAT MATER

CF10 3LN

Llandaff Cathedral

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Prebendal House FRIDAY 27TH

Cardiff

CHILDREN OF THE GRAVY

WEDNESDAY 1ST

CF5 2LA

Caephilly Workmans Hall

HALF TERM –

www.llandaffcathedral.org.uk

20 Castle Street

A DINOSAUR ENCOUNTER

Caerphilly

Cardiff Castle

KILLER QUEEN

CF83 1NY

Castle Street

St Davids Hall

www.caerphillyworkmenshall.org

CF10 3RB Tickets: £4

The Hayes

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Llandaff

Cardiff

SATURDAY 28TH

CF10 1AH

FLAVA IN YA EAR – STREET

www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

FOOD AND BEAT BATTLE

FRIDAY 3RD

www.cardiffcastle.com

Buffalo Bar

X MUSIC FESTIVAL

SATURDAY 21ST – SUNDAY 22ND

11 Windsor Place

Bute Park

CARDIFF CRAFT & HOBBY SHOW

Cardiff

North Road

Cardiff City Stadium

CF10 3BY

CF10 3DX

Leckwith Road

www.buffalocardiff.co.uk

www.butepark.com

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