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Pontyclun to Ystradowen

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Spice up your winter menu with meatballs and courgette spaghetti

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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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B Fill the bottom of the container with 10cm of compost.

Place your first layer of bulbs, roots facing down, on

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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,

head

to

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nearest

Wyevale

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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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Why not saunter through a wonderful autumnal

frenzy of red kites or gannets, frolicking

woodland? You'll see amazing colours with leaves

dolphins, foraging otters, plus elusive

turning from green to gold and bronze to foxy red.

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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or the return of thousands of birds to our estuaries.

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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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ith over 1,000 Cardiff runners donning

and anything from a moustache to a wacky wig and get

fancy dress and digging deep to help

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

last year, MoRunning has announced it is

2016 Ambassador, who will attend the Cardiff event to

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

“All abilities are welcome – and for those that need a

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little helping hand, we’ve recruited the support of Mr.

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raise funds for the Movember Foundation.

race. As our Brand Ambassador, Mr. Motivator is a fun

Dave Krangel, Founder of MoRunning, said: “To be a MoRunner means you are part of something bigger than yourself, you’re part of a community, a family and a team. We encourage all of our participants to have fun during their run because that’s what we’re all about; dressing up, enjoying yourself and crossing the finishing line with a smile. We even have prizes for the best dressed MoRunner.

and popular addition to our team, who has found a really unique way to promote health and fitness. He is all about not being afraid to join in and be a bit silly – and that’s what we’re passionate about too.”

Mr. Motivator, on having the opportunity to inspire Cardiff as MoRunning Brand Ambassador, added: “I am so excited to be playing a role in this year’s MoRunning. It is a great opportunity to get dressed up in fancy dress and have fun, but beyond this,

Mr. Motivator is a fun and popular addition to our team, who has found a really unique way to promote health and fitness.

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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!”

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COMPETITION

UTOPIA

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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Colour Director at Sassoon Salon, Cardiff.

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Strong cut and colour techniques are used to reveal an effortlessly sophisticated look with ultimate high shine”

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Jessica Davies,

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Blonde hair is timeless and adds radiance blonde are combined together with a light

Creative Director

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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.

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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.

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living history

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

home uses less energy to heat it which can save

(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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bedroom, turn off the radiators in them and close

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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

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Why not arrange a visit to Bryn Ivor Lodge for a look around and to pick up your FREE NUTRITION GUIDE and INTERNATIONAL RECIPE BOOK for older people.

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It’s a fantastic social and family occasion. There will be plenty to eat and drink, live music from the Wild Murphys throughout the afternoon in the Bonanza Boy Marquee and children’s entertainment in the Family Marquee.

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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

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Cardiff

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Saturday 5th

Tickets: £12.50 - £33

Thursday 10th

WELSH CLIMBING

Time: 2.30pm/ 7.30pm

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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,

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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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We can package activity days, activity breaks linking with all sorts of other activity providers and accommodation options all over South Wales!

CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS

NOW AVAILABLE

Stag & Hen weekends, Residentials, Family Breaks, Schools, etc.

We can arrange hotels, B&B’s, activities, transport and meals!

www.adventurewales.co.uk www.walesactivitybreaks.co.uk

Tel: (029) 20 831658 E: hopkinsmith@btconnect.com

02920 391391

Cardiff

will start at 11.15am. Registration will

www.rwcmd.ac.uk

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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

0845 748 4950

LADIES DAY IN AID OF CANCER

baroque to the contemporary, this new

www.rwcmd.ac.uk

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

CF10 1LA

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

www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

Loves Nails. 50 Stands are available

Gorsedd Gardens Road

for £15.50 to celebrate 50 years of

Cardiff

Sunday 13th

Cancer Research Wales. Contact

CF10 3ND

CARDIFF MORUNNERS

zoefield@burningnightgroup.com

Tickets can be purchased from www.

Coopers Field

cardiffswinterwonderland.com

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

CF10 5AL

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

www.wmc.org.uk

Bute Place

CF10 3ER

Cardiff Bay

Tickets: £6, £8 on the day

Tuesday 15th –

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Time: 1.15pm

Wednesday 16th

Cost : £12.50 - £34.50

0845 748 4950

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

CF10 1AH

029 2063 6464

AFTERNOON TEA WITH

Tickets: £30

www.wmc.org.uk

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

CF10 5AL

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

www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

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

www.fromibiza.net

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

CF10 3ER

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

Tel: 0845 748 4950

CF10 5AL

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

www.wmc.org.uk

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