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We`re in for a cold winter, apparently. Personally I am looking forward to it.
home is where
the hearth is
For the baby boomers and into the early 70s the fireplace was where parents would kneel reverently every morning, piling screwed up newspapers into a pyramid before putting on the coal. The eventual installation of the gas fire seemed like a bereavement. You lit it by poking in a match and waiting tensely, with averted face, for the boom.
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oday things have come full circle, people prefer to live in a place with a fire. It is the number one 'must have' in
a holiday cottage and real fires draw diners to gastro pubs. According to the Solid Fuel Association, sales of wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves are up 40% on last year. The motivating factor is the high price of electricity, oil and gas.
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I light my multi burner stove almost
renewable. I also wonder whether
possible to have the look and feel
every evening between October and
the labour involved in making a fire
of the open fire but combined with
April, and sometimes I am tempted to
might be beneficial here. Whereas
almost instant heat of the stove. The
keep the glass door open. I know this is
I always used to turn on the central
hearth with my stove is the focus of
extremely dangerous, but it would allow
heating when I felt cold, I don't just
my house, and the television comes
me to have an unobstructed view of the
make a fire at the drop of a hat. I put
a poor second. A fire is more visually
dancing of the flames. Lucky people
on a jumper instead! My dad would
with new stoves usually have huge
have approved.
glass doors for this reason. An open fire is generally an inefficient way of heating a room. Most of the heat goes up the chimney, so more emissions are generated than strictly necessary.
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It was perhaps an attempt to reconnect with nature in the machine age that made the Victorians such lovers of the hearth. They always preferred open fires to the iron
interesting than a large proportion of TV programmes, and has better dialogue, in fact, than most. We're in for a cold winter, apparently. Personally I am looking forward to it. SEASONAL TIPS Before firing up your home heating at
Wood as a fuel is considered carbon
stoves that took off in the rest of
the start of Autumn, there are a few
neutral in that the burner is only
northern Europe. They liked the
important jobs which need attention:
releasing the CO2 captured by the
look of them, and the mood they
Don’t forget, if you have not already
growth of the tree - and trees are
created. For today’s famililies it is
done so, it is advisable to get the
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chimney swept before lighting the
Monoxide alarm in the same room,
Registered Engineer to be found on
fire. Perhaps a task better scheduled
and these are widely available at
www.hetas.co.uk .
for the summer months but essential.
affordable prices. Many customers
The chimney is a very important part of your heating system, designed to efficiently remove toxic flue gasses to the outside of your property. Blockages or restrictions in the flue, which may occur following periods of heavy rain, can result in exposure to carbon monoxide which is very dangerous. Any doubts about the condition of your chimney should be investigated by a chimney engineer to identify potential risks.
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only associate CO with gas boilers. This is a misunderstanding, CO gas is produced when ANY fuel is burned.
Of course, don't forget to order your winter fuel before the cold weather sets in. It's so important to only burn properly seasoned firewood
All heating appliances need annual
and it's no good waiting until the
servicing, rather like your car. This
last minute before contacting your
will ensure it operates safely and
supplier.
efficiently. Routine checks of flues,
quickly to fulfil your needs when
door seals, air controls and fire parts
demand is high and you may be
will help to ensure you get maximum
disappointed with the condition (i.e
value from the fuel burned. Similarly,
- how dry) of what they can supply
your central heating system may
you with. A digital moisture meter is
benefit
an
annual
cannot
respond
check-
an affordable investment to check
It is now illegal to install a solid fuel
over. We recommend this work be
your wood always has less than
appliance without fixing a Carbon
carried out by a qualified HETAS
20% moisture.
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winter interior trends During the winter most of us spend more time indoors, rather than braving the cold for a night out. We’ll stay in and invite friends over for dinner or drinks, and have the family over for afternoon tea
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and gatherings. So it’s a good time to think about styling your home.
here are a few practicalities
a few candles along your dining table
to consider when styling your
or sideboard will make your space feel
home for winter: number one
even more wintery. Use a mix of tealight
is keeping your rooms warm
holders, candlesticks or large pillar
and welcoming. Dig out the blankets and throws you tucked away during the
candles placed in jars and vases.
summer and freshen them up with a
Adding new artworks and prints is
quick, cool spin in the washing machine
another way to make your space feel
or steam program if you have one.
ready for winter. Depending on how
Once dry, drape them over the arm of your sofa or armchair, lay them on your bed and stack the rest in a pile on a
you
have
already
decorated
your
home, there are a few different natural elements which can be brought in.
shelf or in basket.
Galvanised pots of mini pine trees work
Painted floorboards stripped bare are
hydrangeas and deep-pink heathers fit
beautiful in the summmer but for winter add rich warm colours on the floor by adding rugs. For the bedroom add fauxfur rugs on both sides of the bed.
well in rustic spaces, whereas dried into a faded grandeur theme, and pots or vases of white amaryllis on a white dining table will work well if you’re after a predominantly white theme. Try making
Invest in new home accessories such
arrangements with a mix of colours for
as chair cushions and folded knitted
crafty, homespun spaces – snuggle up it
blankets. Sometimes simply arranging
could be a long haul this year.
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'Lasagne' planting
BULB Planting with Wyevale Garden Centres There’s no need for your pots and beds to stand empty over Autumn. Lasagne and combo planting using evergreens, winter bedding and bulbs is an easy way to enjoy flowers through Winter and Spring. So grab your trowel, compost at the ready and prepare to get planting with these top-tips from Wyevale Garden Centres. 'Lasagne' or Layered Planting
height of your tallest flower, and make sure you leave
Known as lasagne or layered planting, planting pots and
sufficient space, around 2-3cm between your bulbs
beds with alternate layers of bulbs, bedding plants and
to allow the final layer, and latest flowering bulbs,
evergreens, is the perfect way to bring bursts of colour
room to grow.
to your garden and blooms you can enjoy for longer.
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top and cover with a couple of inches of compost. Always place the largest and latest flowering bulb in first and the smallest and earliest at the top.
B Place the second layer of bulbs into your container and again, cover with a layer of compost. A third layer of bulbs and compost is optional.
B When choosing your bulbs, stick to one variety for a style statement or try experimenting with colour, height and plants that flower at different times for an impactful bloom.
B Once you have placed the final layer of compost, finish with some bedding planting such as violas and cyclamens for instant colour. Combo planting
B Dig a hole. Place your chosen bulb in the with the nose pointing upwards (narrow end) and cover with soil.
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B Leave a bulbs width of space between each bulb you plant.
B Aim to plant in groups of at least 6 – the more bulbs, the more impressive the display will be.
B Don’t just stick to one type of bulb in one container, experiment with colour and different heights.
B Choose a variety of bulbs that flower at different times between January and May to enjoy a succession of colour. For more on bulbs or a range of gardening tips,
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NATURE NOTEBOOK
wildlife in wales Wales is one of Europe’s best wildlife watching secrets which can rival anywhere in the world.
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water voles and amazing insects and
reptiles. Why not just go for a relaxing stroll through an enchanting Welsh rainforest carpeted in bluebells? Or be on the lookout for our beautiful summer visitors such as pied flycatchers or redstarts. If strolling sounds like too much work, why not just sit in a field full of orchids, and admire the view? The magic is not just restricted to the spring and summer – there are amazing wildlife displays in autumn and winter such as rutting stags, leaping
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Wales has it all – but knowing where to go is the key to unlocking its secrets. That’s why the Wildlife Trusts have teamed up with Visit Wales to develop an interactive guide to help you explore Wales’s wonderful wildlife and offers you just a taster of what's on offer . Most of the sites are free to enter and all we ask is for you to help us protect these amazing places by following the countryside code – so come and explore the natural wonders of Wales.
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morunning returns to cardiff Don a tash and dash for charity! MoRunning returns to Cardiff this November with Mr. Motivator leading warm up event
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involved with its 2016 fun run. Now in its eighth year,
raise awareness and funds for Movember
MoRunning has also announced Mr. Motivator as its
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back this November. Hosted at Bute Park on Sunday 13th, MoRunning is calling on Cardiff to rock everything
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With both 5k and 10k races on offer, and all ages and
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there is the chance to raise awareness about men’s health, whether this is mental or physical. I hope to motivate as many people as I can, to not only have fun with this challenge, but to also raise as much money and awareness as possible!” The MoRun will take place on November 13th at Bute Park. For more information, please visit www.mo-running.com
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Sassoon AW16 SALON COLLECTION THE INSTANT UPDATE
Inspired by the relationship we have
Super chic, convenient and effortless,
with the digital age and fashions
this season’s update on the classic
many creative visions of the future,
Sassoon bob is the messy bob (or mob).
the UTOPIA collection captures the
To bring this cut to life “shades of pale oyster
optimism of the unknown by drawing
blonde, pearl beige and lavender have been
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“We are living in an age where boundaries are pushed, UTOPIA conjures up a space-age arcadia of ethereal beauty. Strong cut and colour techniques are used to reveal an effortlessly sophisticated look with ultimate high shine”
deep mocha, chocolate and light caramel
Jessica Davies,
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have been placed to softly frame the face and add definition to the cut. To achieve a luxe high shine look, “use Sassoon Professional Illuminating Oil combined with Halo Hydrate after blowdrying” says Jessica. CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC The little black dress of the hairdressing world, “the bob is a versatile look that remains as current today as it was when it was reinvented by Vidal in the swinging 60’s” says Jessica. Blonde hair is timeless and adds radiance blonde are combined together with a light
Creative Director
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Sassoon Salon, Cardiff.
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FOOD & DRINK
meatballs
with tomato sauce
and courgette spagHetti
SERVES: 6
ricotta cheese, egg, sun-dried
INGREDIENTS
tomatoes, Parmigiano cheese,
Meatballs Meatballs are always a family favourite in my house and there is no reason why you can’t still enjoy them when trying to cut down on sugar. Instead of breadcrumbs, I have used grated courgettes, this increases the nutritional value of the meal and keeps each little meatball tasting really juicy…my kids don’t ever notice the difference.
B 500g minced beef B 100g ricotta cheese B 1 medium courgette, trimmed and finely grated
B 1 egg B 10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped B 80 g freshly grated Parmigiano cheese
B Salt and freshly ground black pepper Tomato sauce
B 1 small onion, peeled and Also, instead of serving them with the usual high carb accompaniment, such as pasta or rice, why not try and make your own courgette spaghetti. It’s much more healthy and simple to do. If you don’t own a spiralizer to make the courgette spaghetti, use a potato peeler to create long, wide courgette ribbons by starting at the top of each courgette and peeling down the length of it. Drop the ribbons into salted,
finely chopped
B 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
B 30g butter B 2 tsp flour B 1 small glass of red wine B 1 tbsp. tomato purée B 400g canned chopped tomatoes or the equivalent fresh, skinned, seeded and chopped
B 500 ml beef or chicken stock (a good quality cube will do)
boiling water for just a minute or so, or sauté them in a little butter, delicious!
METHOD For the meatballs: 1 In a mixing bowl, add the beef,
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salt, and pepper. 2 Mix well until the ingredients are evenly distributed. (Your hands are best for this). 3 With your hands again, shape the meatballs into the size of golf balls and then pat them down so they will evenly cook. To make the sauce: 1 Gently fry the onions and garlic in the butter until soft. 2 Add the flour, stir well then add the tomato purée and the tomatoes. 3 Slowly add the red wine and stock, bring to the boil, lightly season with salt and pepper and simmer for 30 minutes. 4 Place the uncooked meatballs in an oven proof dish and pour over the sauce. Move them around so that they all get a coating. 5 Cook in a pre-heat oven at 180°C and cook for 30 minutes. 6 Serve with courgette spaghetti and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a delicious low sugar, low carbohydrate meal. NOTE: If you don’t want to make the courgette spaghetti yourself, most supermarkets now sell it already prepared.
FOOD & DRINK
NEW EDUCATIONAL GUIDE REVEALS
the DANGERS OF SUGAR
Cardiff-based mum of two, Julie Sakkas, owner of The Joy of Sugar Freedom, has launched a new educational guide aimed at the weight-loss and diet market.
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29 park place I’m an English student, which in my eyes is an excuse for Maths definitely not being my forte. However, since 29 Park Place’s very name features numbers, I started pondering the relationship between numbers and food. I got about as far as concluding that 29 Park Place’s décor + cocktails + appetisers + meals + general experience = the recipe to a perfect meal whatever time of day, which as a food writer seems like the only equation worth knowing – although algebra exam markers may resolutely disagree.
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eatery, regardless of whether you’re on the lookout for afternoon tea; evening drinks; or a lunch comprised of proper Welsh produce. Fortunately though, 29 Park Place encompasses all three of these, and then some. From homemade Canadian pancakes topped with blueberries, bacon and maple syrup to start your day, to everything from squid to sirloin to end it, and all that comes in-between, 29 Park Place have you covered. So what’s its story? Just a stone’s throw from the crux of the city, 29 Park Place’s location is easy to guess – it’s, well, 29 Park Place. Its street of residence may double as Cardiff University’s ‘Student High Street’,
f you live in Cardiff or have ever visited, hopefully
but if your days in education are long behind you,
you’ll know the speed at which our food scene is
don’t avoid this part of town just yet. Set under an
progressing. While it might not instantly jump to
umbrella of trees and no distance at all from classic
mind to foodie non-residents in the manner of
parts of Cardiff’s architecture – New Theatre; City
London or Manchester, once you’re here it doesn’t
Hall and National Museum, it’s actually a beautiful
take long to stumble across a charming independent
area of the city, and, while 29 Park Place’s menu
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spans the entire day, it’s perhaps best when visited
and chocolate sauce, or you can also pick the current
for a pre-theatre dinner.
Cake of the Day; House Crumble, which on this date
The menu sells itself as being ‘prepared daily, with fresh ingredients, comfort food and cocktails’, and reviews wholly think similarly, with Trip Advisor comments including ‘a comforting atmosphere’, ‘gluten-free heaven’ and ‘quality food’. I’d have to agree these are certainly proven when you sample
was Apple and Strawberry; Eton Mess; or, if you really can’t narrow it down, share a more flamboyant dish called ‘Picture This’, which translates to ice-cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles, brownie pieces, wafers, cream and banana. My friend and I split the Chocolate Brownie – a very sweet end to a savoury meal.
it for yourself. This time around, I went for the Pesto
Drinks are in no way forgotten at 29 Park Place, from the
Chicken – baked chicken breast with spicy couscous,
very British focal point of Afternoon Tea, to somewhat
Mediterranean veg, salsa and sour cream, which, on a
livelier alcoholic array, with highlights being ‘Top Banana’;
typically dark October evening punctuated by Cardiff’s
‘How ‘Bout Them Apples’ and ‘The Pear Necessity.’ So
trademark rain, did an impressive job of transporting
far so fruit-themed – healthy, right…? They even host
me to an island off the Med. Would highly recommend
Cocktail Masterclasses, so if you and a team of 6-20
this meal, a concoction of different flavours which all
fancy being taught by an award-winning mixologist for
slot together perfectly on the plate, both in terms of
just £20 per person, you know where to head. This time,
aesthetics and quality of taste.
however, I went for the Victorian lemonade, but I’m sure
As this dish suggests, the menu is quite meat-centric, with other options including the namesake Park Place
I’ll be back to try my hand at the art of cocktail creation. Hey, if journalism doesn’t work out…
burger; Philly Steak Wrap aka medium-rare beef
When they’re not busy serving up a storm, 29 Park
alongside chargrilled onions, peppers, tomato and
Place double as events hosts. In November, they’re
cream cheese, and Duck Rolls in hoisin sauce, but as
marking Beaujolais Day on Thursday 17th, welcoming
per the aforementioned Trip Advisor review, those who with dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free, are in no way overlooked. If your Meat-Free Monday extends all week, you can go for the Falafel Burger, featuring the rather impressive list of chickpeas, tomato, garlic, onion, cayenne pepper, smoked
paprika, roquette, courgette,
Welsh rugby icons Lee Byrne and Alex Brew back from France over the medium of live French entertainment; cocktail classes and a decadent fivecourse meal, while you can also book to watch Wales take on various nations in Autumn International rugby matches throughout the month and beyond.
aubergine, onion rings and hummus (there’s also a
And ‘beyond’ in this instance seems to sweep up
vegan version), Mac ‘n’ Cheese apparently crafted
Christmas. With quirky designs and an ambience
with those Welsh Winter nights specifically in mind;
that extends well past the plate itself, 29 Park Place
or the appetisingly titled ‘Not Just a
would be a fail-safe bet for a festive do. The specific
Salad’, filled with potatoes, poached eggs, parmesan, peas and, proving food doesn’t have to begin with P to be served on Park Place, asparagus, broccoli and spinach. Unfortunately on this occasion they’d sold out of the Pork Belly complete with rustic bubble and squeak, cider gravy and black pudding, but my friend’s Celtic Pride burger accompanied by cheddar, bacon, salad and the chunkiest sweet potato fries (more like wedges), did a good job of filling any pork-shaped void. Although they should be rewarded for making it through the difficult decisions of the main menu, indecisive diners may struggle to navigate the dessert offerings. Pancake stacks aren’t reserved for breakfast – here they’re teamed with ice-cream, fruit
menu, again considerate of those dairy or meat free, includes Baked Salmon Supreme; the traditional turkey; a Hot Buffet; cheese boards and a range of platters. You can call them at 02920 397 842 to arrange yours now. All in all, 29 Park Place manages to not only incorporate a range of food itself and events, but maintain an attraction to a realm of audiences. Families with young children; engagement parties; student drinks – it’s hard to imagine how you could end up disappointed post-Park Place. 29 PARK PLACE, Cardiff, CF10 3BA Tel: 02920 397 842 www.29parkplace.com By ELLIE PHILPOTTS @CARDIFFNOW FIND US ON FACEBOOK www.nowcardiff.co.uk
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KEEPING ACTIVE Start/Finish: This circular walk now starts and finishes at Pontyclun Railway Station, near Llantrisant to north-west of Cardiff. The original ‘walk’ was published by ‘Valeways’ a partnership striving to encourage the use of the network of footpaths in the Vale of Glamorgan. It has been re-walked, made accessible from public transport and re-written in the opposite direction by Glynis Dray. Public Transport: Nearest Railway Station is at Pontyclun with trains from Cardiff and Bridgend. Please check ‘Traveline’ and timetables before you embark on your journey. Parking: There is parking around Pontyclun. Please do not use the station car park as rail users will need it. O/S Map: Explorer 151. Distance: 9 miles. You can split the walk into two shorter walks of 4 and 5 miles by using the bus in one direction. Time: Allow all day and set off early in the winter months. Refreshments: There are food shops near the station but none en route. You could take a picnic and eat at a local pub on your return! Terrain: Gently undulating with steps, gates, stiles and some uneven ground. There is 50% lane-walking so pushchairs and wheelchairs could cope with the outward walk to point 6 at Ystradowen and back the same way using the lane between points 5 and 6. History: You will have close encounters with the disused railway which for 99 years ran from Pontyclun (formerly Llantrisant Station) to Cowbridge. Much of this walk is through unspoilt countryside. The church at Ystradowen was built in 1867 replacing a 13th century St. Owain’s Church. The mound adorned with trees near the Church is an 800 year old motte (Castle mound). The walk passes through the grounds of ‘Talygarn House’ with its lake and parkland setting, once the home of George Clark and later a miner’s convalescent home. It has been converted into apartments so please keep to the permitted route. The lake with its circular trail is under different ownership. Once again, please keep to the marked paths.
1: Leave Pontyclun Railway Station on southern side and turn immediately right along line of disused railway, over old railway bridge across River Ely. At junction, turn right and follow railway and tributary stream round to roundabout near ‘Boar’s Head’. 2: Turn left past Boar’s Head, along lane, over stream to right of way on left. Follow old route round, over cattle-grid, down slope to path adjacent to modern housing. Note stream on left as you approach old railway bridge. Turn left and walk southwards down trackway to exit on busy road near bridge over River Ely opposite ‘ Ivor Arms’. 3: Turn right and walk up through Brynsadler to turning on right towards Llanharry. This busy road has a pavement. As you
approach Llanharry take loops along old road. Continue up slope to junction with road to Ystradowen in centre of Llanharry. 4: Turn left and follow lane over M4 bridge, passing large limestone quarry on left. Continue along quiet lane for over a mile until you reach lane on right leading to Penllyn. 5: After 300 yards, take footpath on left marked ‘Vale Millennium Heritage Trail’. Walk downhill via stiles and round Ash Hall to stile into corner of field. Walk on down field, later fenced on left by iron ‘rails’, to mound with trees on. This is 800 year old ‘motte’ (Castle mound). Cross stile between here and Church and continue down to kissing-gate that exits into a track near St. Owain’s Church. Note: There is a bus service back to Pontyclun from here. 6: Turn left towards main road at Ystradowen and cross with care, continuing down through village for ¼ mile to turning on right signed ‘Welsh St. Donats’. Turn left down Sandy Lane, over dismantled railway and up hill, through an old Holloway towards Bwlch Gwyn Farm. 7: At corner below brow of hill there is a stile (to be replaced with kiss-gate) on left. Walk up field with boundary on right to top right corner, which can get muddy. (Note: if impassable return to lane between points 7 and 8). Cross stile, turn through 90 degrees to cross second stile and follow fenced path for ½ mile (crossing a spring-line) towards ‘Cartreglas Farm’. There are stunning views towards Welsh Mountains from here. Cross stile and turn left along field edge to corner. Turn right and walk to gateway in far corner. Go left through here and right through another gateway, across two fields and over stile out onto lane. 8: Walk down lane for ¾ mile and (at farmer’s request) take concrete track left to ‘Keeper’s Lodge Farm’ turning right along track skirting woodland to ‘Talygarn Lake’ on left. Either follow ‘Talygarn Trail’ (see yellow route on sketch map) or keep to Public Right of Way. 9: The ‘Right of Way’ crosses bridge, goes left beyond boat-house then left at water feature up to main road and right to M4 bridge. 10: Turn right crossing M4 into Brynsadler and walk ¾ mile to centre of Pontyclun. Railway Station is beyond shops on left. Written and Illustrated by Glynis Dray
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the orangery in margam park The Orangery in Margam Park was built to house a great collection of orange, lemon and other citrus trees which the Talbots inherited from their Mansel forebears. A building of such length risked appearing monotonous, but this was avoided by imaginative treatment of the façade. Deeply-worked stone, offset by smooth-faced ashlar, holds light and shadow in the everchanging, strongly emphasised, horizontal lines of the plinth. The band of rusticated vermiculated stone, the matching heights of key-stones, the frieze of triglyphs, and the row of sculptured urns on the skyline all give a sense of unity and harmony. The building ends with pavilions of smooth stone ornamented with delicately carved scrollwork and lit by Venetian windows. The stone from which the Orangery is built was hewn locally, in Thomas Mansel Talbot’s own quarry at Pyle. The
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men who dressed the stone worked under the master mason William Gubbings, one of the craftsmen who othing is known for certain of the origin of
had been employed earlier on the villa at Penrice under
these trees, but legends suggest that they were
Talbot’s architect Antony Keck.
originally a gift for the crown. As they were being transported, the ship was wrecked on the
coast near Margam and the trees claimed by the Mansels.
Detailed accounts kept by Hopkin Llewellyn, the estate Steward, tell the story of the building of the Orangery from 1786 to 1790 and record the assembling of materials.
Travellers who journeyed through Wales at the end of
Stone, sand and wood came from Talbot’s own lands and
the eighteenth century in search of picturesque beauty,
bricks from the copper work’s kilns. Heavy timber, glass
and who published accounts of their tours, noted several versions of the legend. Queen Elizabeth I, Charles I, Charles II’s wife Catherine of Braganza and William III’s Queen Mary all appear in the variations of the story. By the mid-eighteenth century, the citrus collection numbered about one hundred trees and was housed in several greenhouses in the park. It was the bold design of Thomas Mansel Talbot to build the present Orangery, (327 feet in length), to accommodate the whole collection. In Britain, orange trees need protection from the severity of our winter weather, but in the summer months they can stand outdoors and were used to ornament the formal
and slate came by sea and were unloaded at the small ports of Newton, Taibach and Neath. Once the roof of the Orangery was in place, work started on plastering the interior. The west pavilion was elaborately ornamented with plasterwork fans, honeysuckle and a frieze of antique lamps and griffins. This room was designed as a library and study. The treatment of the East Pavilion was more restrained and the room was used to display the ancient marbles, statues and busts that Thomas Mansel Talbot had bought in Italy, a collection that remained in Margam until dispersed by auction in 1941. In 1973 when the estate was purchased
gardens of the time.
by Glamorgan County Council, the Orangery was in ruins.
As a building the Orangery is superbly functional; long and
had been completed and it was opened by the Queen in
narrow with a series of twentyseven tall windows to admit
her Silver Jubilee Year. Today the function room is used for
the winter light. The plain back wall contained fireplaces,
conferences, receptions and grand balls. Part still remains
from which hot air passed through flues. In its centre was
an Orangery and is used for exhibitions. The eastern end
the high door through which fully-grown trees could be
(the Grove) is still however used to house a small collection
wheeled into the garden.
of orange trees.
Four years later the restoration of this beautiful building
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Energy efficiency and saving money on your bills Did you know you could make your home warmer without spending more on your heating bills?
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the doors. Make sure you keep your living room
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(or the room you use most) warm during the day
you money on your heating bill. Here are some
while you’re at home at 21°C (70°F) and heat your
simple energy efficiency tips to keep your home
bedroom to 18°C (64°F) before you go to bed.
warm and save money: Draw your curtains in the evenings to minimise heat
circulate – don’t put furniture in front of them or dry
loss through windows. Tuck long curtains behind
washing on them.
radiators so that heat doesn’t get trapped.
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Keep radiators and heaters clear so heat can
Use draught excluders to prevent heat escaping
If there are rooms you don’t use, like a spare
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three bedroom semi-detached house. Remember,
Timer controls
when draught-proofing, it’s important to leave some
A timer lets you control the time your heating or
ventilation to reduce condensation and prevent
hot water turns on and off each day, so you can
the build-up of waste gases from fuel-burning
programme your central heating to suit you. Try
appliances.
setting it to come on half an hour before you get up
Understanding your heating controls will also let you heat your home more comfortably without wasting energy and save you money. Here’s a basic explanation of what some of the heating controls in your home do and how to use them: Thermostat A thermostat controls the overall temperature in your home. It turns your boiler on and off automatically when the room temperature reaches
no longer need it. Boiler thermostat Your boiler will usually have a dial marked with numbers or from minimum to maximum. This sets the temperature of the water that is pumped through to heat your radiators. The higher it is, the quicker the system will heat your home. If you would like more information about energy efficiency, call Age Cymru Advice on freephone
the temperature you’ve chosen.
08000 223 444 and ask for your free copy of our
Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs)
efficiency’ and our new factsheet ‘Help with heating
TRVs control the temperature in a room by reducing the flow of water to a radiator when the temperature
guide ‘Save energy, pay less – improving energy costs in Wales’.
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Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Homes
make dining a delight Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care in a stunning and peaceful location.
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daily activities, including a choice of therapeutic approaches. Together with
our lively social calendar, this helps to stimulate our residents’ minds and empowers them to approach their future in a positive way.
support talented chefs, a great care home also seeks to give people as much choice as possible. Our head chef at Bryn Ivor actively seeks regular feedback from residents and relatives through
We all know that healthy eating is important at every
meetings, conversations and surveys to make sure
stage of life and not least of all when we are older
that menus reflect the preferences of the individuals
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of us will also agree that eating a delicious meal is one of life’s greatest pleasures and this enjoyment shouldn’t stop when a person moves into care.
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From PRS Official awards, performing for Virgin Atlantic in
power of High Voltage Rock and Roll. And in this AC/DC’s fortieth
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year, the band cover both eras as always to take you on a Rock
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night to remember.
original Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy enter their 21st year with their most explosive show and critically-acclaimed lineup yet.
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The Clones), they’ve shoehorned this, their third co-headline tour with tribute giants Livewire, into their usual exhausting yearround schedule. The Boys Are Back! Limehouse Lizzy are: Wayne (Bass/vox), Greg (Guitar), Tim (Guitar) and Lee (Drums). www.limehouselizzy.co.uk
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for the main event and the Regimental Band of The Royal Welsh will
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a real test of bravery and stamina for the starring horses.
This race has been won by some of the very best horses in training in recent years, including Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Synchronised and Grand National winners Silver Birch and Earth Summit. Dual winner Mountainous took the honours last year for rookie Herefordshire trainer Kerry Lee, adding to his victory in 2013. The meeting also features the Grade One £50,000 Coral Future Champions Juvenile Hurdle for some of the best young jumpers around. International opera stars Bryn Terfel and Rebecca Evans will sing
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Go the extra mile this christmas with Welsh hearts Have Fun this Christmas and go that extra mile and join Welsh Hearts for an all Wales festive life saving 5k Dash, Walk, Jog or run around Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Bay on Sunday December 4th.
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NOVEMBER
youth categories will be
sparkling, sophisticated production
competing for this year’s title.
starring Georgia May Foote.
RHYS & MEINIR
Tel: 02920 484880
Tuesday 8th
www.bouldersuk.com
CONCERTO TRIALS (SEMI FINAL)
Friday 4th
Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place
Registration opens at 9am
Royal Welsh College of PPOD CONTEMPORARY
Music & Drama
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Castle Grounds
The Paget Rooms
Cathays Park
Victoria Road
Cardiff
Penarth
CF10 3ER
CF64 3EG
Tickets: £8, concessions £6
Time: 11am – 4pm
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £1 (children go free)
Tel: 02920 391391
www.wmc.org.uk
Pop along to The Paget Rooms
www.rwcmd.ac.uk
Friday 4th & Saturday 5th
a selection of hand-picked stalls
Wednesday 9th
including artisan food, craft beer,
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
Sherman Theatre
have a go at printing, kids art
Wales Millennium Centre
Senghennydd Road
workshops, contemporary home
Bute Place
Cardiff
interiors, jewellery, gifts. great
Cardiff Bay
CF24 4YE
coffee and a prosecco bar.
CF10 5AL
Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL Cost : £23 Time: 8pm Composed by Cian Ciaran and performed by BBC National Orchestra Tel: 029 2063 6464
THE EMPORORS NEW CLOTHES
for a day of shopping, filled with
Cost: This event is free but places
Cost: £8.00 Time: 1:30pm (4th) 11am (5th)
Monday 7th
are limited and will be given on
Suitable for ages 3-6
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS
a first come, first served basis
and their families
New Theatre
Time: 1pm
Tel: 02920 646900
Park Place
029 2063 6464
www.shermancymru.co.uk
Cardiff
www.wmc.org.uk
CF10 3LN
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Saturday 5th
Tickets: £12.50 - £33
Thursday 10th
WELSH CLIMBING
Time: 2.30pm/ 7.30pm
SOUND AFFAIRS: THE TEMPEST
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Royal Welsh College of
Boulders Indoor Climbing Centre
Breakfast at Tiffany's, the classic
Music & Drama
Unit E St Catherines Park
tale of Holly Golightly written
Castle Grounds
Pengam Road
by Truman Capote and so
Cathays Park
Cardiff
memorably portrayed by Audrey
Cardiff
CF24 2RZ
Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film,
CF10 3ER
Cost: £15
is being given a new lease of life
Tickets: £15, concessions £13
All male, female and
as a stage play with music in a
Time: 7.30pm
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NOW AVAILABLE
Stag & Hen weekends, Residentials, Family Breaks, Schools, etc. We can arrange hotels, B&B’s, activities, transport and meals!
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02920 391391
Cardiff
will start at 11.15am. Registration will
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be open from 8.15am and will close at
Telling the story of Shakespeare’s
Tickets: £6, £8 on the day
10.15am so please arrive nice and early.
play of magic and theatrical illusion,
Time: 1.15pm
through musical settings from the
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LADIES DAY IN AID OF CANCER
baroque to the contemporary, this new
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RESEARCH WALES
production from Sound Affairs marks
Around the World Bar
the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s
Saturday 12th
Wood Street
death. The music is accompanied
QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
Cardiff
by magic lantern images provided
St David’s Hall
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by visual artist Andrew Bolton.
The Hayes,
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cardiff
Tickets : £2.50 and includes
Thursday 10th November –
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canapes & bubbly on arrival
Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Tickets : £28.50
In aid of Cancer Research Wales
CARDIFFS WINTER WONDERLAND
Time : 7.30pm
and in partnership with Leanne
WITH ADMIRAL ICE RINK
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Loves Nails. 50 Stands are available
Gorsedd Gardens Road
for £15.50 to celebrate 50 years of
Cardiff
Sunday 13th
Cancer Research Wales. Contact
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CARDIFF MORUNNERS
zoefield@burningnightgroup.com
Tickets can be purchased from www.
Coopers Field
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Bute Park
Tuesday 15th November
Cardiff
THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCE
Friday 11th
Visit www.mo-running.com/
Wales Millennium Centre
REMEMBERANCE CONCERT
cardiff to register, donate or
Bute Place
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
for spectator information.
Cardiff Bay
Dora Stoutzker Hall
The 5k MoRun Cardiff will start at
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North Road
11.10am and the 10k MoRun Cardiff
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Time: 7.30pm
Monday 21st – Saturday 26th
Dora Stoutzker Hall
Age Guidance – 8+ (no under 2’s)
THE FULL MONTY
North Road
029 2063 6464
Wales Millennium Centre
Cardiff
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Bute Place
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Cardiff Bay
Tickets: £6, £8 on the day
Tuesday 15th –
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Time: 1.15pm
Wednesday 16th
Cost : £12.50 - £34.50
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PROFESSOR BRIAN COX LIVE
Time : 7.30pm (Thursday
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St David’s Hall
& Saturday 2.30pm)
The Hayes
Age Guidance : 16+ (no under 2’s)
Sunday 27th – Friday
Cardiff
contains nudity & strong language
23rd December
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AFTERNOON TEA WITH
Tickets: £30
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FATHER CHRISTMAS Ffresh Restaurant
Time: 7.30pm www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Wales Millennium Centre
New Theatre
Bute Place
Friday 18th
Park Place
Cardiff Bay
FROM IBIZA TO NORFOLK BROADS
Cardiff
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Royal Welsh College of
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Cost: £15 per adult (Unders 12’s £8)
Music & Drama
Tickets: £16 - £39
Time: 3pm
Richard Burton Theatre
Time: 5.30pm/7.30pm
029 2063 6464
North Road
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www.wmc.org.uk Tea with Father Christmas is a lovely
Cardiff CF10 3ER
Friday 25th
way to start your family festivities.
Tickets: £14, £12 concessions
100 YEARS OF JAZZ IN
Enjoy a delicious tea of sandwiches
Time: 7.30pm
100 MINUTES
and sweet treats and get to
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Royal Welsh College of
tell the big fella in red what
Powerful and touching, music and
Music & Drama
you want for Christmas.
magic realism collide in this darkly
Dora Stoutzker Hall
funny and moving tour-de-force
North Road
Monday 28th
solo show featuring Alex Walton
Cardiff
NINA CONTI – IN YOUR FACE
and the voice of comedian Rob
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Wales Millennium Centre
Newman. Teenage pop fan Martin
Tickets: £12
Bute Place
embarks on a thrilling journey
Time: 7.30pm
Cardiff Bay
in the footsteps of his obsession
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with David Bowie, leading him
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Cost: £21.50 Time: 7.30pm
to discover some long-hidden
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truths about himself. What follows
Royal Welsh College
Tel: 029 2063 6464
will change his life forever.
of Music & Drama
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