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CONTENTS Cardiff Now

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It’s easy to create a rustic, country style Christmas by incorporating small woodland creatures, such as foxes, owls, badgers, deer, squirrels and feathered birds

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CONTRIBUTORS

Glynis Dray Age Cymru B Fit PT Broad Bean Cardiff Castle Cardiff's Winter Wonderland Celtic Manor Indian Fire Bowl Company South Wales Fitness Awards Wales Millennium Centre Welsh Wildlife Trust

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Here are the new trends for your decorations this Christmas. 'Tis a gift to be simple!

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A pair of tickets to see Howard Jones at Cardiff Tramshed M. Walters, Cardiff

Urgent appeal from The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ Pembrokeshire Islands; Skomer and Skokholm

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Winter is here, Christmas is on it’s way, now is the time to relax.

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Make a delicious Christmas cake with help from Broad Bean

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How much do the people of Cardiff know about their Castle?

spread the warmth

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what´s on around cardiff

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Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Boublil and Schönberg's Miss Siagon is coming to Wales

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HERE & NOW

CARDIFF´S WINTER WONDERLAND more than a quarter of a million people

are anticipated on site, attracted by the Giant Wheel and other fairground rides, plus all the food and drink on offer in the authentic Alpine Village and the cosy, atmospheric Bier Keller. The Penguin Stabiliser population has also increased this year, and for the first time they can be pre-booked for toddlers who need a little extra support on the ice.

Also this year the ice rink operator, 11th Hour has extended the special wheelchair accessible sessions, introduced last year

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in response to demand from wheelchair

fter record numbers of skaters took

Norman George Sayers, operator of

to the ice last year, the 2017 season

Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland said: “The

is now on sale with a larger rink and

clear span roof last year just served

a number of themed nights planned. More

to enhance the festive experience for

than 60,000 people got their skates on

visitors, and no one was inconvenienced

last year when the Admiral Ice Rink went undercover for the first time, which resulted in no sessions being lost to poor weather, and an even more magical experience under the sparkling, starlit roof. This year Cardiff becomes the first outdoor rink in the

by the weather. We’ll be returning with all the seasonal favourites plus new attractions to make Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland central once again to the city’s Christmas celebrations.”

UK to receive Access Accreditation, allowing

The rink opens on November 9 and over

even more wheelchair users onto the ice.

the following eight and a half weeks

users for a more thrilling experience on the ice. Music will be played at low level, lighting will be static, and the capacity of the rink will be reduced to allow those who may need additional support to enjoy the facility. There is also a disabled viewing platform and enhanced signage.

Tickets: TicketSource on 0333 666 3366 and www.cardiffswinterwonderland.com.

For ticketing/school booking enquiries email: tickets@cardiff-winter-wonderland.com. #cardiffiswinterwonderland

Christmas Kingdom at Celtic Manor

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It’s easy to create a rustic, country style Christmas by incorporating small woodland creatures, such as foxes, owls, badgers, deer, squirrels and feathered birds

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country There's something especially magical about the understated beauty of December in the countryside.

From brown paper packages to simple place settings, here are the new trends for your decorations this Christmas. 'Tis a gift to be simple!

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Kaemingk. These finely crafted woodland animals, glittered icicles and frosted pinecones fit right in with shimmery snowflakes and lit bulbs. Ornaments in this collection include cozy log cabins and lit forest ornaments, mirrored snowflakes, silver mercury glass trees, vintage village houses, woodland stockings, faux fur stockings and throws, reindeer, twig tree toppers and moose embroidered pillows.

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STAY WARM THIS WINTER WITH AN INDIAN FIRE BOWL As the nights are getting longer and the days are getting colder we find ourselves spending more and more time inside our homes, sheltering away from the wet and cold of Autumn and Winter.

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his is a shame, as Autumn and Winter

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can arguably be the prettiest of seasons.

slow-cooked curries and stews with tender meat and

Delicately decorating our lawns with bright

complex layers of spices.

white frosts and turning our trees from dark

green to warm ambers, this time of year brings with it cosy, romantic and relaxing evenings. However, if we stay inside then we can sadly miss what these

On a cold, crisp winter’s day, there’s nothing better than a hot mulled beverage to warm you up. And,

fantastic seasons have to offer.

particularly in the weeks leading up to Christmas,

Well, the good news is that with an Indian fire bowl

festive spirit. As an alternative to a pub visit, invite

you can embrace the colder seasons and stay warm

your friends and family round and ask them to bundle

outside, whatever the weather. Most people see fire

up in warm clothes. Arrange lots of blankets and

bowls as they see BBQ’s, fantastic for the summer but

pillows in a circle around your Indian Fire Bowl, and

then never used in the colder months. However, this

encourage everyone to snuggle up to keep warm. You

doesn’t have to be the case. One of the best things

can then use a fire bowl suspended from a tripod to

about these beautiful, unique garden features is that

heat up mulled wine or cider, and ladle it into mugs for

they can be used all year round. Handmade from

everyone to enjoy.

recycled oil drums, an Indian fire bowl can be used and should be used in any weather, come rain or shine. The evenings might be darker but that doesn’t mean your garden has to be, let a fire bowl light it up

mulled wine and cider are a perfect way to get in the

Celebrate New Years’ Eve with a difference As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many people choose to see in the new year with a

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spectacular centerpiece for your garden. Alternatively,

Dishes like soups, curries and chillies are the perfect meals to enjoy during the cooler months, and Indian Fire Bowls are a fantastic way to cook them. By suspending a large pan or bowl in a tripod over the flames, you can simmer dishes on a low heat for hours until all the flavours blend together. This method of cooking also echoes the way fire bowls have been used

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How to store food and leftovers With the festive season looming, every household in the country will be stocked with an overbundance of food & drink. But you needn't worry about wasting anything, Now magazine has got you covered!

What goes in the fridge?

your fridge regularly to ensure it remains hygienic and

Some foods need to be kept in the fridge to help slow

in good working order.

down germs' growth and keep food fresh and safe for longer. These are foods marked with a "use by" date and "keep refrigerated" on the label, such as milk, meat and ready meals. Cool down leftovers as quickly as possible (ideally within two hours), store them in the fridge and eat them within two days. It is safe to let food cool completely at room temperature before storing it in the fridge.

Avoid putting open tin cans in the fridge, as the food inside may develop a metallic taste and follow the manufacturer's instructions or place the contents in a storage container or covered bowl before refrigerating.

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"Use by" dates - No food lasts forever, however well it is stored. Most pre-packed foods carry either a "use by" or a "best before" date. "Use by" dates appear on foods that go off quite quickly. It can be dangerous to eat foods past this date while "Best before" dates are for foods with a longer life. They show how long the food will be at its best. Food can look and smell fine even after its "use by" date but that doesn't mean it's safe to eat. It could still contain bugs that could make you ill. Eating food past its "best before" date is not dangerous, but the food may not be good quality.

Fridge maintenance

Freezing food

Keep your fridge temperature at 5C or below. If your

You can freeze pretty much everything, including:

fridge has a digital temperature display you may wish

yoghurt, cheese (except soft cheese as the freezing

to check it against an internal fridge thermometer now

process affects the texture) milk, meat, fish, eggs,

and again to make sure it's accurate. Clean and inspect

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or place in an airtight container before freezing, baked goods, rice & bread.

Anything with a high water content like strawberries and tomatoes will go squishy but are still fine to cook with. Place food in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in freezer bags or similar before placing in the freezer otherwise the cold air will dry it out.

Storing eggs Eggs are best stored in the fridge as they are kept at a constant temperature. Eggs can also be frozen.

Two ways to freeze eggs: crack the egg and separate yolks and whites into separate plastic containers or food bags before freezing. This is handy for baking.

Or crack the egg into a plastic tub and beat it before freezing – great for omelettes and scrambled eggs.

You can safely store a boiled egg in the fridge for a couple of days. Boiled eggs can also be frozen.

Storing meat and poultry It's important to store meat safely in the fridge to stop bacteria from spreading and avoid food poisoning.

Store raw meat and poultry in clean, sealed containers on the bottom shelf of the fridge. Follow any storage instructions on the label and don't eat meat after its use by date. Keep cooked meat separate from raw meat and ready-to-eat foods in general.

Freezing and defrosting meat and fish It's safe to freeze meat and fish as long as you freeze it any time before its use by date. Defrost meat and fish thoroughly before cooking – lots of liquid will come out as meat thaws, so stand it in a bowl to stop bacteria in the juice spreading to other things. Defrost meat or fish in a microwave if you intend to cook straight away, or if not, defrost in the fridge overnight so it doesn't get too warm.

Cook food until it's steaming hot throughout. Make sure meat is properly wrapped in the freezer or it might get freezer burn, which can make it tough and inedible.

Date and label meat in the freezer and eat it within 24 hours of defrosting. You can freeze meat for a long time and it will still be safe to eat, but the quality will deteriorate so it's best to eat it within three to six months. Don't worry if it's frozen for longer – try marinating it before cooking to improve texture or use herbs and spices to add flavour.

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they have been cooled before going into the freezer.

If in doubt, don't re-freeze. Frozen raw foods can be defrosted once and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before they need to be cooked or thrown away.

To reduce wastage, divide the meal into portions before freezing and then just defrost what you need.

Using leftovers Don't throw away leftovers: they could be tomorrow's lunch! Follow these tips to make the most of them. Cool leftovers as quickly as possible, ideally within two hours.

Divide leftovers into individual portions and refrigerate or freeze. Use refrigerated leftovers within two days. When reheating food, make sure it is heated until it reaches a temperature of 70C for two minutes, so that it is steaming hot throughout. Always defrost leftovers completely, either in the fridge or in the microwave. When defrosted, food should be reheated only once, because the more times you cool and reheat food, the higher the risk of food poisoning. Cooked food that has been frozen and removed from the freezer should be reheated and eaten within 24 hours of fully defrosting. Foods stored in the freezer, such as ice cream and frozen desserts, should not be returned to the freezer once they have thawed. For safety and to reduce waste, only take out of the freezer what you intend to use within the next 24 hours.

Re-using bags With more people re-using single-use plastic carrier bags or using a reusable bag for life, you can help prevent bacteria spreading to ready-to-eat food by packing raw foods separately from ready-to-eat foods, in separate bags. Keeping one or two reusable bags just for raw foods only – don't use the same bags for ready-to-eat foods. Checking your bags for spillages,

Re-freezing meat and fish

such as raw meat juices or soil, after every use. If there

Never re-freeze raw meat (including poultry) or fish

has been any spillage, soiling or damage, plastic bags

that has been defrosted. You can cook frozen meat

for life or single-use plastic carrier bags should ideally

and fish once defrosted, and then refreeze them. You

be disposed of. Cotton and fabric-based bags for life

can re-freeze cooked meat and fish once, as long as

can be put in the washing machine.

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

Dead Immature Grey Seal

Skokholm's Lighthouse window blown out

urgent appeal Storms Ophelia and Brian have wreaked havoc on The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ Pembrokeshire Islands; Skomer and Skokholm. The impact of the storms has been devastating for the wildlife, buildings and equipment.

Over two thirds of the seal pups on Skomer perished

storms like these are becoming more common as

in the storms and buildings on both islands were left

our Islands are exposed and vulnerable to severe

unrecognisable.

weather. It is vital that we start to put protocols in

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales need your help now to raise at least £25,000 to reverse the impacts of these unforgiving storms. We need your help to monitor the impact on wildlife as well as to repair the damage and storm-proof the islands for the future.

both the islands’ wildlife and infrastructure. Your donation would mean we can be better prepared for similar weather in the future.“ So please, if you can, give to The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales by visiting www.welshwildlife.org/

Skomer and Skokholm Islands are internationally

Islands-Storm-Appeal, by texting SEAL23 and your

significant wildlife and heritage sites, home to many

donation amount to 70070, or by calling us on 01656

important species including over half of the world’s

724100.

population of Manx Shearwater and the beautiful Puffin. It is vital that we protect these truly wild places so that wildlife can thrive for generations to come.

We need your help to raise the £25,000 needed to: • Develop a protocol for dealing with seabird wrecks • Monitor the impacts on seals and seabirds

Skomer Island is an important breeding site for the

• Repair the immediate storm damage

Atlantic Grey Seal. The island staff monitors the seal

• Storm-proof the Islands for the future

population throughout the year. Natural events like this can have a profound impact and our monitoring is important in understanding the effects on the population.

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place to better deal with the potential impacts, on

Any additional funds raised exceeding £25,000 will help replace essential equipment for the islands.

To find out more about The Wildlife Trust

Lizzie Wilberforce, Conservation Manager for Skomer

and the Nature Reserves that it manages as

and Skokholm said, “These storms were the

a wildlife conservation charity, please visit

strongest since 1987 and unfortunately, violent

www.welshwildlife.org.

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the winners are...

On the 13th September 2017, the inaugural South Wales Fitness Awards were held. The awards were hosted by one of Welsh boxing’s most successful fighters Nicky Piper (MBE)

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community is truly a place for inspiration. The

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effort and dedication of the nominees and winners

are proudly in association with Cardiff Now

is a shining light to the whole of Wales and the UK,

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showing us all what can be achieved.”

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Co-founder of the South Wales Fitness Awards –

The number and standard of applications for the

Sean Molino said, “I would like to thank everybody

inaugural ceremony was outstanding.

who took part and contributed to a tremendous

The winners for 2017’s South Wales Fitness Awards are:

B Personal Trainer of the year – Simon Lewis (1) B Fitness Club of the Year – Porthcawl Health & Fitness (2) B Fitness Entrepreneur of the year – Whittle Fit B Trainee/Member of the Year – Trudy Smith (3) B Group Fitness Club/Class of the Year – Force S&C – BST (4) B Fitness Event of the Year - INVNCBL (5) B Beautician/Practice of the Year – Vale Laser Clinic (6) B Contribution to South Wales Fitness & Society (Honorary Award) - Alfie’s Angels (7) Co-founder of the South Wales Fitness Awards – Wesley Skene said, “I’m incredibly proud of all of the nominees and winners. The South Wales Fitness

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FOOD & DRINK

Christmas Cake

Ingredients 1kg Broad Bean mixed fruit.

75g glace cherries.

75g mixed peel.

275g plain wholemeal flour.

1 teaspoon mixed spice.

250g unsalted butter.

275g dark muscavado sugar Grated rind and juice of 1 Lemon.

Grated rind and juice of 1 Orange.

100g chopped apricots.

50g mixed chopped nuts.

1/4 teaspoon salt.

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

4 tablespoon brandy (optional).

6 free range eggs.

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1 Soak all dried fruit and rind in fruit juice and brandy overnight.

2 Heat oven to gas mark 1, or 275°F or 140°C (130°C fan).

Grease and line a 9 inch cake tin with greaseproof paper,

cutting an extra circle of greaseproof paper for the top later.

3 Sieve flour, salt and spices into a bowl. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat eggs and add to the creamed mixture a little at a time, alternating with a tablespoon of flour to prevent it curdling.

Fold in remaining flour, followed by fruit and nuts.

4 Pour mixture into prepared tin, smooth and make a large well in the middle to allow for rising.

5 Tie some brown paper round the outside of the tin and place the circle of greaseproof paper on the top. Stand the tin on another piece of brown paper on the bottom shelf of the oven. Cook for 4 1/2 hours in conventional oven or 4 hrs in fan assisted oven 6 Allow to cool a little in the tin then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Store in a tin wrapped in greaseproof paper. Open up from time to time, pierce with a knife and pour more brandy over.

KEEPING ACTIVE

behind houses to exit on lane further up hill. Keep walking up lane for just over 1/2 mile to path back on yourself just before lay-by and picnic area on right. Note: Short walk that omits hillclimb to summit at point 6 continues along lane to point 7 where it rejoins main walk.

5: The main walk climbs up hillside with several steep narrow rocky sections until you reach a ridgeway track (marked by a grass crater on your left). There are several parallel ridgeway paths that lead left for just over 1/2 mile to summit of 'Garth Hill' at 1007 feet. The 360 degree view from here is fantastic on a Start/Finish: This walk starts and ends at Taff's Well Railway Station.

Public Transport: Taff's Well Railway Station is just north of Radyr and has with connections with Cardiff Central and beyond. There are regular buses through the Taff Valley. Please check ‘Traveline Wales’ and timetables before you embark on your journey. Parking: There is street parking nearby. Please leave station car park for rail users. O/S Map: Explorer Map 151. Distance: Main walk 6.5 miles. Shorter 5 miles walk omits climb to the summit of Garth Hill (point 6) and rejoins main walk at point 7. Time: Allow all day for main walk. Refreshments: There are no food shops once you have left the valley so make sure you have a picnic and water with you. There are several pubs on outward route.

'The Gwaelod Inn' at Gwaelod-Y-Garth serves coffee from 11am and light lunches from noon until 2pm. Please telephone (02920) 810408 in advance to book for larger groups.Terrain: There are some short climbs and a steady upward then downward trend, peaking at around 1000 feet. Strong footwear essential and poles an advantage. The views are worth it! There are steps, stiles, gates and narrow, rocky hillside paths.

Some mud also! History: This walk starts in the Taff Valley, once home to miners, ironworkers and quarrymen. Quarrying is still taking place nearby. Garth Hill at 1007' is strictly a mountain and it featured in a film many years ago. 'Taff's Well' is the only thermal spring in Wales and steam can be seen on the surface of the water in cold weather. The River Taff rises higher up the valley and flows into Cardiff Bay.

1: From main station entrance, walk northwards across car park to service road. Turn left and shortly take footpath on left

clear day (see nearby toposcope for landmarks).

6: Retrace steps back along ridge to downhill path on right leading to 5 point junction in paths. Take path immediately on left and follow it down to lane, coming out just west of picnic site.

7: Follow path straight across (or left from short walk) downhill through gate near barn and along top of several fields via gates and stiles to stream crossed by small stepping stones. The path rises across next two fields, exiting down steps into lane.

8: Follow lane with care for 3/4 mile to edge of Pentyrch and left along Heol Goch (B4262).

9: Take second track on right which, an old lane and following it to gate at end. Turn left through short muddy section across spring line and continue along old lane down to quarry track.

Turn right for 1/4 mile to path down through woodland that joins B4262 near junction with road from Gwaelod-Y-Garth.

10: Cross over, turning right for short distance to footpath just beyond third estate road on left. Cross footbridge over River Taff and walk on to another footbridge at 'Taff's Well' Railway Station where walks ends.

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alongside railway line to footbridge. 'Garth Hill' is on left - don't be daunted by height of hill, it is a very gradual ascent and a lovely walk.

2: Cross railway footbridge and take footpath into Sycamore Street. Walk along to 'Taff's Well Inn'. Cross A4054, turning left to visit 'Taff's Well' itself, just down track to left of Inn and into public garden. The 'well' is housed in a stone building beyond bowling green. Retrace your steps back to A4054, walk along front of Inn and turn left down track just before school. Cross footbridge over River Taff, go through tunnel and up 26 steps onto former railway track that leads from a disused quarry.

3: Go left following path marked 'Glamorgan Ridgeway Walk' that zig-zags up wooded hillside. At top turn right into Gwaelod-YGarth with its 'Gwaelod Inn' just in time for coffee!

4: Turn left before Inn and climb up to 'hairpin' corner taking path on right as far as gate. Take stile on left and follow path left

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living history

CARDIFF CASTLE Cardiff Castle, is such a familiar landmark which dominates the city, but how much do the people of Cardiff know about their Castle? was for centuries the seat of royal and administrative power; most famously Robert of Normandy, the eldest son of William the Conqueror was held prisoner here by his nephew, Robert the Consul. Over the centuries, the castle was owned by successive powerful families who added further fortifications to secure the site. Visitors can climb to the top of the Keep to enjoy panoramic views of the site and Cardiff itself.

To bring the history of the story of the Castle to life, a free audio guide is available for visitors to collect, which highlights key moments in the past 2,000 years. Within the Interpretation Centre is Firing Line: Cardiff Castle

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t has a history which spans nearly 2000 years. Over the centuries, the Castle has been transformed from

World War II tunnels to explore, where the citizens of Cardiff went to shelter during the air raids over the city.

a Roman garrison, to a Norman stronghold and in

Throughout the year, a busy programme of re-

the 19th century underwent the ultimate makeover

enactments and special events are held, everything from

to become a fairytale Castle - a Gothic Revival fantasy

Santa’s Grotto, medieval jousting to open- air cinema in

palace. The 3rd Marquess of Bute, one of the richest

the magnificent grounds. Full details can be found on

men in the world, together with the art-architect William

www.cardiffcastle.com including details of the range of

Burges, created a Welsh Victorian Camelot, a medieval

specialist tours on offer.

vision which includes some of the most spectacular and lavish interiors that can be seen in the UK. Today, visitors can enjoy the sumptuous decoration of the Castle apartments. The Arab Room and Banqueting Hall are simply breath-taking; a feudal extravaganza of painted murals, stained glass, gilding and sculpture. The re-building of the Castle created a burst of creativity, but William Burges kept a controlling hand ensuring his team of craftsmen adhered strictly to his designs. It was a family home too. The Nursery, Small Dining Room and Lord Bute’s Sitting Room are more intimate but no less elaborately decorated. Take a tour of the house with an expert guide and you will be able to see many of these incredible interiors.

Within the grounds of the Castle is the magnificent Norman Keep. William of Normandy arrived in southern England in 1066 and went on to conquer south-east Wales, founding a Castle in Cardiff in 1081. Cardiff Castle

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Don’t forget - if you live or work in Cardiff, you can apply for a Castle Key which gives you admission to the Castle for 3 years for just £6.

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golden years

get all wrapped up and winter ready

Spread the warmth Well it's that time of year again. The nights are drawing in, daylight hours are shorter and the temperature has begun to drop. So what can we do to prepare ourselves for the coming winter months to ensure that we are warm, safe and well?

H

ere at Age Cymru we'd like to Spread The

By having the vaccination you are not only protecting

Warmth by sharing with you our guide to winter

yourself but you are protecting others too, loved ones,

wellbeing. Lower temperatures can mean we're

family, friends and colleagues. The more of us who are

more likely to pick up common winter illnesses,

vaccinated the less chance influenza has to spread.

colds or flu, or make existing conditions worse.

Flu

If you're aged 65 or over or have a long term health condition

Flu or Influenza is not only unpleasant, it can increase

ask your GP about the pneumococcal vaccination. Those

our chances of developing more serious illnesses such

who are eligible for the free annual NHS flu vaccination are

as bronchitis and pneumonia, or can make existing

likely to be eligible for the pneumococcal vaccination too. This

conditions we have worse. This is why the NHS vaccination

one-off vaccination is effective at protecting against serious

programme exists to help protect those of us most at risk

forms of pneumococcal infection such as pneumonia.

from the complications of flu.

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Pneumococcal vaccination

Getting enough vitamin D

Each year a vaccine is developed to protect us against

This can be difficult enough during spring and summer

the strains of the influenza virus that are predicted to

given that sunlight is unpredictable in Wales. Vitamin D

be circulating that winter. The vaccination is the best

helps absorb Calcium which plays a vital role in forming

protection we have from circulating strains of flu.

and maintaining strong bones.

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Some signs of vitamin D deficiency can manifest in

Don't use if there are signs of a leak or the rubber has

common winter health conditions such as constant

split. Be careful not to squeeze the bottle as you fill it as

coughs and colds, tiredness, fatigue, low mood and

you risk scalding. Don't over fill.

seasonal affective disorder.

The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN)

Wrap a scarf around your face when you go out in cold

recommends we aim to achieve a recommended nutrient

weather, even if you're not planning on being out for long.

intake (RNI) of 10 micrograms for vitamin D per day throughout the year. Supplementation is unique to us all though, so speak to your pharmacist, GP or dietician.

Well balanced diet Eating a well-balanced diet should put you in good stead.

Try and eat at least 1 hot meal a day with plenty of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Hot drinks also offer warmth and comfort throughout the day. A hot milky drink before bed can also help prepare us for a good night’s sleep.

Keeping your bedroom warm Our bedrooms should be a stable temperature of 18 deg C to reduce the risk of breathing in cold air during hours of sleep. Keeping a flask of hot drink at your bedside can also give that bit of warmth if you wake up feeling cold.

Use a hot water bottle, wheat bag or an electric blanket to warm the bed, but never use a hot water bottle and an electric blanket together - remember water and electricity just don't mix!

Be it a quick trip to the shops, or chatting to neighbours over the garden wall, a scarf warms the air you breathe and protects your lungs from the cold, which could save you from a chest infection.

Home Safety Book a Home Fire Safety Check from your local Fire Service. Specialist visits and smoke alarms for deaf or hearing impaired people are also available.

Get your boiler serviced by a gas safe registered engineer.

No matter what age your boiler is, it should be serviced every year.

Get carbon monoxide detectors as we can't see smell or taste carbon monoxide. Detectors should be placed in every room in your home where there is a gas appliance.

If you'd like more information on keeping warm, safe and well this winter, we've got our top tips

Safety Tips: Remember to test your hot water bottle for

all 'Wrapped Up' for you in a 'Winter Wrapped Up'

leaks by filling with cool water first.

guide. For your copy, contact Age Cymru Advice on

A scald from a hot water bottle is a burn injury for life.

Be burns aware. Check the stopper to see if the rubber has perished. Turn the bottle upside down over an empty sink.

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MISS SAIGON Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Boublil and Schönberg's legendary musical is coming to Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff this Christmas.

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he record-breaking musical Miss Saigon commenced its international tour at Leicester Curve to sell-out business in July this year. Since then, it has played to rave reviews in Birmingham

received the most requests from the public to bring

and is currently playing in Dublin to nightly standing

scale, and with such an unusually large multi-cultural

ovations before it heads to Cardiff’s Wales Millennium

cast, since the original production closed 18 years ago."

Centre from 29 November.

to see the full Broadway production with a company of over 60, the show has not been seen on this grand

Miss Saigon tells the story of the last days of the Vietnam

This new production from producer Cameron Mackintosh

War, when 17 year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar

opened originally in London in May 2014 to record-breaking

run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There

advance sales and critical acclaim. Dominic Cavendish in

she meets and falls in love with an American GI named

The Daily Telegraph wrote, “This thrilling new production

Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For three

spills out beyond the theatre and speaks afresh to our

years Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her

times. It is not only one of the most innovative shows of

way back to Chris, who has no idea he has fathered a son.

the last quarter century, but one of the most profound

Miss Saigon has been performed in 28 countries, over 300

and lasting great musicals of the 20th century. There is something in the air which means Miss Saigon is not only right to come back, but it is urgent and necessary that it comes back now.” The production moved to Broadway this year where it received the Tony nomination for Best Musical Revival, and the New Yorker called it “a dynamite broadway revival”.

Cameron Mackintosh said “It’s hard to believe that it has been nearly 30 years since Miss Saigon first opened in London. This production, directed by Laurence Connor, takes a grittier, more realistic approach than

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back, and I am thrilled that Cardiff audiences will get

cities in 15 different languages, has won over 40 awards including 2 Olivier Awards, 3 Tony Awards, and 4 Drama Desk Awards and been seen by over 40 million people worldwide. Miss Saigon swept the board at the 2015 Whatsonstage.com awards winning a record breaking nine awards, the most awards ever won by a single show in the 15 year history of the awards including Best West End Show and Best Revival of a Musical. Christopher Stevens in The Daily Mail said, “the greatest musical of all-time just got even better!” And Dominic Maxwell in The Times called the production “thrilling, soaring and spectacular.”

the original production while still delivering the power

Miss Saigon lands at Wales Millennium Centre on 29

and epic sweep of Boublil and Schönberg’s tremendous

November 2017 and runs until 6 January 2018. For tickets

score. Of all my shows, Miss Saigon is the one that I have

visit wmc.org.uk or call the Ticket Office 029 2063 6464.

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and funfair. This year, we’ve included relaxed accessibility sessions, at which music will be played at low level, lighting will be static, and the capacity of the rink will be reduced to allow those who may need additional support to enjoy the facility. We have also included a disabled viewing platform and enhanced signage, and site accessibility for 2017/2018. Please note that pricing may vary from day to day due to peak and off peak times. For more information on these times please contact the box office. Cost: Varies. tel: 0333 666 3366 Friday 10th Verdi & Respighi St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. BBC National Chorus of Wales with Principal Guest Conductor Xian Zhang makes a splendid entrance to the season with the sweeping scores of Verdi and Respighi. Verdi’s ominous triple knock of fate opens the concert, which then features passionate moments from his most celebrated operas, as well as a sacred work taken from his final

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creative decade. Few can match the high drama of Verdi’s style,

Wednesday 8th

up the Appian Way. Cost: from £15.

British Classics for Brass

tel: 029 2087 8444

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER. The sound of a brass band is as British as wet bank holidays, afternoon tea and Trooping the Colour. And here at the RWCMD, we’re proud to maintain that great tradition. This lunchtime concert features British brass classics by Holst and Bliss ” plus a real rediscovery: the volcanic Prometheus Unbound by the neglected British romantic (and friend of Elgar) Granville Bantock. Cost: £8.

Tel: 029 2034 2854

but Respighi picks up the gauntlet with his celebration of ancient Rome, culminating in a legion of soldiers marching triumphantly

Tuesday 14th Collabro St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. Following a huge UK sold out tour this year, Britain’s Got Talent winners Collabro have announced dates for their third nationwide tour and will be coming to the Hall on Tuesday 14 November 2017. Collabro are the world’s most successful musical theatre group. They met in 2014 above a pub in London for their first rehearsal and only a month later went on to rouse the whole of the Hammersmith Apollo into

Stephen Fry Live! in Mythos

a standing ovation during their first ever public performance of

St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. A live event to mark

Stars in their first audition for Britain’s Got Talent. Having won

the publication of Stephen Fry’s brand new book Mythos. Mythos

their semi-final heat with over 63% of the votes, they then won the

is Stephen’s vivid retelling of the Greek myths. Bringing to life the

overall competition with one of the biggest majorities ever and

gods, monsters and mortals of Ancient Greece, he reimagines their

subsequently signed to Simon Cowell’s label Syco, becoming label

astonishing stories for the modern world. These thrilling and racy

mates with the likes of One Direction, Little Mix, Susan Boyle and

tales of war, debauchery, revenge, love and jealousy have inspired

Il Divo. Cost: from £19.50.

artists and writers from Shakespeare to Michelangelo to Marvel

tel: 029 2087 8444

Comics. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the multi-awardwinning comedian, actor, presenter, writer and raconteur on stage live in a one-man tour-de-force. Cost: £31.50. tel: 029 2087 8444

Thursday 16th The Glass Effect Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER. Lavinia Meijer is one of the

Thursday 9th november – Sunday 7th January

world’s most adventurous harpists. Philip Glass is possibly the

Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland

most innovative and influential classical composer of our own

Cardiff City Centre. Cardiff’s Iconic Winter Wonderland

time ” and Meijer’s performances of Glass’s music have been

returns on Thursday 9 November – Sunday 7 January with the

acclaimed by the man himself, not least at his 80th birthday

undercover Admiral ice rink, authentic bierkeller, alpine village

concert at Carnegie Hall earlier this year. This recital is a

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celebration of a truly singular musical mind, from an artist who

Wednesday 22nd

sees no limits to what a harp can do. Cost: £16.

Echoes of St Mark’s

tel: 029 2034 2854

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds, Cathays

Friday 17th The Stray Birds St Donat's Castle, St Donats, Llantwit Major, CF61 1WF. Songwriting Magazine writes that The Stray Birds are “…flying high… with successful tours of the UK and Europe including appearances at the Cambridge Folk Festival and the Tonder Festival in Denmark… instrumental virtuosity and bluegrassinspired three-part harmony… their new album ‘Best Medicine’ has proved a surprise hit”. That surprise hit was named International Folk Music Award’s “Song of the Year”! So we are pleased to annouce that the only Stray Birds gig in Wales in 2017 is to be held at St Donat’s Arts Centre. All originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, The Stray Birds started as a duo of acoustic buskers in early 2010 when Maya de Vitry and Oliver Craven met with their instruments, their voices, and their songs. It didn’t take much convincing to get bassist Charlie Muench on board, and with the addition of a third unique and powerful voice, the group began to define its captivating sound.

Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER. Royal Welsh College Brass Ensemble with Andy Everton conducting. A programme celebrating the music of the Renaissance, with Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli, complemented by a selection of dances from the Michael Praetorius ‘Terpsichore’ collection. Cost: 8. tel: 029 2034 2854 Saturday 25th The Magic Porridge Pot Sherman Theatre, Senghennydd Rd, Cardiff, CF24 4YE. When a girl does a good deed, she is rewarded with a magic pot which makes tasty porridge on demand ”just what her hungry family needs. But one day her mother can’t make the pot stop and soon the whole town begins to fi ll up with porridge. Who can stop the pot? The Magic Porridge Pot / Hud y Crochan Uwd, full of songs and live music, offers fantastic fun for under 7s and their families. Cost: £9. For ages 3-6. tel: 029 2064 6900

Seven years, three original records, and some six hundred performances later, the band is best known today for its songwriting, its tight and forthcoming vocal harmony blend and its commitment to an impassioned delivery of original material, both on stage and in the studio. They’ve been seen from LA to London, sung songs from Dallas to Denmark, and played tunes from New York to New Orleans. Cost: £14. tel: 01446 799000 Saturday 18th Sounds of Simon - A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel St Donat's Castle, St Donats, Llantwit Major, CF61 1WF. “A world class act.” ” The Times. As seen on the BBC’s The One Show!

The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. All The Hits 1957-1987 does exactly what it says on the tin. From Hey Schoolgirl, released in 1957 when they were known as Tom & Jerry, all the way through to the hits from the Gracelands album, they are all here: The Sounds of Silence, Homeward Bound, Scarborough Fair and into Paul Simon’s amazing solo career with songs like Late in the Evening, Fifty Ways to Leave your Lover. Lose yourself to nostalgia as the full band play all the hits that have established Paul Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time. Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. With video clips, stories, and memories from the last 50+ years, this is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians. Cost: £12. tel: 01446 799000

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Wednesday 29th

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, CF10 5AL. Dreams aren’t

Status Quo

what they used to be in Neverland. With Peter Pan gone, who

St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. Britain’s

can save Imagination, Adventure and the Second Star to the

best-loved rockers Status Quo will undertake a full UK Winter

Right? This Christmas join Odyssey, Hijinx’s community theatre

Tour, performing hits from across a five decade career, in their

group, as they restore hope to Neverland in a sparkling new

celebrated Aquostic style. This tour once again allows the band

production written by Llinos Mai. The Second Star to the

to explore and redefine the songs that made their name. Tickets

Right features a vibrant cast of disabled and non-disabled

will be on sale from 9am on Friday 28 April 2017. With the band

performers from Odyssey, pupils from Woodlands High School

having just sold out an Aquostic show at the prestigious Royal

and haunting, original music. Cost: £9.

Albert Hall on 1st July, demand is sure to be high! These shows

tel: 029 2063 6464

will be fully acoustic and feature additional musicians, including

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female backing vocalists. This 2017 Winter Tour will be the second such set of dates to take place without guitarist Rick

Saturday 2nd

Parfitt, whose tragic death at the end of last year shocked and

Christmas Fair and Open Studios

saddened Quo and their fans, but left the band newly motivated

The Sustainable Studio, Unit 7, Curran Rd, Cardiff, CF10 5NE.

to perform and honour these songs to a fan base that remains

Makers, creators and designers are opening their studios and

equally enthused. Francis Rossi said, “Things are not the same,

we'll have stalls packed with handmade goodies for you and

nor should they be, but the show goes on because band and

your loved ones. There'll be live performances, craft and dance

fans alike still love this amazing music.” Cost: from £46.50.

workshops, mulled wine, cakes and drinks to get you in to the

tel: 029 2087 8444

spirit. If you want a stall for £25 please contact Narelle. Free.

Thursday 30th november – Saturday 2nd December

email: narelle@beut.co.uk

Second Star to the Right

tel: 07479 550398

Forte School of music

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orte School of Music is

The

delighted

announce

Tuesdays between 6.30pm and

the launch of their singing

7.15pm with the first lesson

class, Voices. Aimed at children

completely free of charge. Call

aged between 6 and 12 years,

us on 029 20631340 to book a

Voices is an ideal opportunity

free introductory lesson!

to

for that budding singer to build their repertoire, as well as their confidence with new friends.

Children will enjoy learning songs from the shows, movies and charts, with performance opportunities throughout the school year.

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