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CONTENTS Cardiff Now

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Choosing the right heating option can be daunting, given the massive choice on offer, British Gas offers our readers advice with this simple guide.

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Welsh Wildlife Trust Wildfood UK

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Fudraising to reintroduce the beaver into Wales

fill your garden with colour

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year, it’s the 25th anniversary of the pink ribbon.

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CONTENTS

new season styles

Make some delicious Chanterelle Pâté

OCTOBER 2017

ISSUE THIRTY¯SIX

The history of Ruperra Castle

An Age Friendly Wales

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What's on this month in and around Cardiff?

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HERE & NOW

SARAH BROWN DEBUT SINGLE AVAILABLE NOW

arah Brown is a bluesy pop singer and

social media following and firmly establishing

songwriter based in Cardiff. Drawing

her place in the local music scene.

influence from vocal powerhouses such

as Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Christina Aguilera, Sarah has a huge voice with a performance to match. Her songwriting sees raw, emotional lyrics over melodies that you just can’t get out of your head. Sarah’s quick succession into a full time covers artist has taken South Wales by storm and she is now stepping out with her own music.

With over 300 gigs now under her belt, Sarah has crafted a live show brimming with her infectious passion for music and her trademark powerful vocal. Backed by a large local following and an ever-growing online presence, Sarah Brown’s supporters eagerly await her first release. Her self-penned debut single (available on iTunes) tells the story of a broken relationship with a soaring vocal over a funky RnB groove. The

In 2015, Sarah posted a video of herself singing

buzz surrounding the release has been bubbling

Blackstreets “No Diggity” with a Ukulele. The

around South Wales since it was announced

video amassed over 200,000 hits on Facebook

and has already gained support from BBC Radio

and 55,000 on YouTube, gaining her a substantial

Wales and local radio stations.

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homestyle

If you´re looking for a more traditional heating system, wood burners can be a cool and quirky way to bring a glow to your home.

CHOOSING THE

RIGHT HEATING

FOR YOUR HOME

Choosing the right heating option can be daunting,

Underfloor heating

given the massive choice on offer, British Gas offers

Underfloor systems are the ultimate in

our readers advice with this simple guide. From ultra-modern underfloor heating or traditional wood burners to efficient boilers and sleek radiators, here are some great ways to keep your home warm and toasty.

modern luxury. There may be freezing cold temperatures outside, but you are padding around in barefoot bliss. They are often high-spec, some even come with motion sensors and can be easily installed in a new build any room including bathrooms. Expect a bit of upheaval if you retrofit a system though, as you’ll have to take your floors up. The heat from an underfloor

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system rises slowly and, depending

Radiators

units or some seriously weird and

on the size of the system you opt for,

For most people, radiators are the

it can even replace radiators – great

most economical and efficient way of

for a sleek, minimalist look. ---------------------------------------------Best for: Modern homes where

heating homes. They work when hot

wacky versions. ---------------------------------------------Best for: Larger houses with three or

space is at a premium. Cost: Can be fairly pricey to fit – especially if the system is retrofitted.

water from a centrally located boiler passes through each radiator in the house – in the process 'radiating' heat and warming up the room.

Maintenance costs could be higher

There's no need to settle for a boring

than radiator-based set-ups.

design either. Today's radiators come

Energy efficiency: Medium.

in a dazzling array of styles, from

Underfloor systems can sometimes

sleek flat panels and versatile towel

take a little longer to heat up.

rails to traditional cast iron column

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more bedrooms. Modern units are fantastic for a contemporary modern look. Column designs are great for Victorian and Edwardian homes. Cost: Varies depending on the type you choose. Basic systems can be extremely economical but the price can quickly rise if you opt for highend or designer ranges. Energy efficiency: High.

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Wood burners

Choosing the right boiler

If you're looking for a more traditional

Whatever

heating system, wood burners can

choose do not underestimate the

be a cool and quirky way to bring

importance of fitting the right boiler.

a glow to your home. They work by

Although not as visible as that high-

using the heat from burning wood to

end radiator design or Scandi wood

warm your property. ---------------------------------------------Best for: Country homes or period

burner, the boiler is the heart of your

properties with original fireplaces and kitchens with Aga-type appliances.

heating

option

Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Baxi and you

heating system – and being a little savvy about the best one to pick will pay dividends in the long run.

Glow-Worm. It's very important to choose the right boiler, because the size, type and brand of system you decide on can all have an impact on how much energy you use and how your home and hot water is heated. Modern boilers come in three main types – Combi, Conventional and System, although

Cost: Medium. Wood briquettes can be

Boilers now come in a wide variety

in practice system boilers are very

a cheaper and more effective option.

of shapes and sizes, from a huge

similar to conventional ones.

Energy efficiency: Medium.

number

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homestyle

FILLING YOUR GARDEN WITH COLOUR If you want to fill your garden with colour next spring, plant bulbs from October to December, before the first frost. Daffodils, tulips, crocuses, grape hyacinths and fritillarias are just some of the plants to choose from.

ost bulbs have a long dormant period,

planted to blend in with the general planting scheme

requiring little attention for much of the year.

of the garden, or try mixing different varieties to create

When buying bulbs check they are healthy

an even and striking effect of bright colour.

and as fresh as possible. Avoid any that are

damaged, shrivelled or feel soft, and go for plump, firm bulbs. Aim to plant within a week or theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start to sprout.

When planted en masse, spring-flowering bulbs make

Choose bulbs according to location and soil type.

growing groups of early-flowering tulips in a bed which

Most hardy bulbs originate from the Mediterranean, thriving in a warm, sunny climate in freely draining soil.

a valuable contribution to formal bedding displays. Try will be occupied by annuals later in the summer.

Good drainage and plenty of sunshine is key, since

Naturalising bulbs

most bulbs are prone to rot while dormant.

Many spring-flowering bulbs are ideal for brightening

Herbaceous borders Planting bulbs in a herbaceous border will help to fill in gaps and provide colour and interest before perennials and shrubs begin to grow in early spring.

Formal planting

up the base of trees before they come into full leaf. The soil beneath trees is moist and light, offering the perfect growing conditions for scillas, anemones, erythroniums and crocuses.

Plant daffodils, winter aconites, tulips and fritillarias

Bulbs such as dwarf daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops

for outstanding colour. Lots of single species can be

and winter aconites can transform a dull looking lawn

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into a wonderful display of colour. To achieve a natural look, throw bulbs up in the air and plant them exactly where they land in the grass. The aim is to make it

B Naturalise bulbs in lawns by taking a handful and dropping from waist height.

look as though they have decided to grow there by

B Plant where they land with a strong trowel or bulb

themselves. Allow plants to die down after flowering

planter - these are ideal for digging into heavy clay

before mowing over the lawn.

soil. To use, push the cylindrical blade down, twist

Bulbs in pots If you want a great patio display, try growing bulbs in pots. Keep it simple by planting a variety on its own or several of the same variety packed closely together for a bumper show. Several types can be planted

and pull up a plug of soil.

B Drop the bulb in, flattest side down, and crumble the plug into the hole. In order to save time, try planting a large number of small bulbs by lifting a piece of turf and planting a group of bulbs in the soil.

together, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tricky to get the flowers to appear at

Bulbs in pots

the same time.

B When growing bulbs in a pot, pick a container that is

How to plant

B Bulbs are some of the easiest garden plants to grow, needing only a well-drained soil and some sunshine. As a general rule, plant bulbs two to three times their own depth and around two bulb widths apart.

B It's important to plant bulbs with its top facing upwards. If unsure, plant the bulb on its side.

B Replace the soil after planting, breaking down any

Bulbs in lawns

the right size and will complement your chosen bulbs.

B If you are using a clay pot with a large drainage hole in the base, cover it with a piece of broken pot.

B Fill pots with general-purpose compost, mixed with a handful of horticultural grit to improve drainage.

B Water after planting. Aftercare: Bulbs in pots need more care than those in soil. Keep the compost moist and protect from frost by wrapping with bubble wrap over winter. Cover with

large clumps and firm in gently, making sure there

a piece of chicken wire to prevent pests from digging

are no air spaces around the bulbs.

them out. Remove it when shoots appear.

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the pumping station

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furniture, giftware, Star Wars and Lego, retro games, mirrors, tiffany lighting, industrial furniture, painted furniture, door furniture, oak furniture and stripped pine furniture. We also have a tarot card reader and a florist, there really is something here for everyone. You will find it all and much more for your collections, all under one roof and at affordable prices. Established in an old Victorian pumping house, The Pumping Station is home to arguably the most eclectic mix of traders this side of the Severn Bridge. With more than 35 different traders under one roof, it is easy to spend an entire afternoon at this welcoming destination. We boast three floors of unique stores and boutiques, including an extensive outdoor garden store and our chat cafĂŠ for the peckish. The Pumping Station is your one stop shop to find the antiques or jewellery you need. Our listed traders can also help you in your search. Open 7 days a week 9.30am to 5.30pm, with ample parking, The Pumping Station in Cardiff, South Glamorgan is an exploratory adventure for all the family.

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

we love welsh beaver Did you think we meant something inappropriate?! Well clean that filthy mind of yours; we’re

fundraising to reintroduce Beavers into Wales - not sending cheeky spam!

he Wildlife Trusts in Wales are selling ‘I Y

would also have a benefit to humans by reducing

Welsh Beaver’ mugs and asking people to

flooding, preventing soil erosion and cleaning the

#ShowUsYourBeaver by sending us photos

river water.”

of them using their gnaw-geous new mugs.

Profits from the mugs and coasters will go towards reintroducing beavers back into Wales.

Trust based in Carmarthenshire, where a site has been selected. A licence application is

Help achieve this truly historic step forward for wildlife

now with Natural Resources Wales who are

conservation in Wales and return these wonderful

currently assessing it. We’re hoping to carry out

animals back to Wales. One day beavers could be on

a reintroduction as soon as possible and need

a river near you!

funding in order to do this. There is more work to

Beavers are native to Wales, but they became extinct

developing

in the Middle Ages due to unsustainable hunting by

recreation, as well as sourcing, checking and

humans for their fur, scent glands and food - a story

releasing beavers; the list goes on. We now need

that has been echoed across Europe! Thankfully,

a final push to get our beavers back home - that’s

through natural recolonisation and reintroduction

where the mugs come in.”

programmes, beavers are returning to much of their former range. After a successful reintroduction in Scotland, Wales are hoping to follow in their footsteps and welcome beavers back into Wales with open arms, and Alicia, The Beaver Officer (what a job title!) explains why: “Beavers are referred to as a ‘keystone species’ because their activity restores

Alicia continues, “we are working with The Bevis

do, including preparing sites, training volunteers, opportunities

for

education

So please, bea-very supportive and buy your mug and coasters from Wildlife Trust shops (we sell them at the Welsh Wildlife Centre near Cilgerran and Parc Slip near Bridgend) or online via the North Wales Wildlife Trust’s website: shop.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/default.aspx It’ll be the best dam mug you ever buy!

wetlands and river-edge woodlands to the benefit

Be sure to send your mug shots in to us via

of other wildlife; they can help to provide habitats

@beaverafanc or alicia@rwtwales.org.

for fungi, plants, invertebrates, fish, birds and

You can also donate via our JustGiving page:

mammals. Reintroducing Beavers into Wales

http://bit.ly/2stVQmZ.

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BEAUTIFUL

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Mix and match with confidence The underlying theme of this season's looks is 'hi-lo', which means mixing the luxurious ('hi') with the casual ('lo'). How you combine the opulent with the relaxed will depend on your own sense of style. I can help you with that. Layering is also big. As the temperatures drop you can experiment with different combinations of dresses, knitwear, jackets and coats. With asymmetric cuts and big shoulders, there's a touch of 80s power dressing to this season. Fabulous for you if you love to make an impact and stand out from the crowd. Enjoy! If you prefer a more classic look, think tailoring, elegant midi dresses and sleeves with extra volume. If casual is more your style, look out for relaxed maxi dresses and shearling detail. Texture is your friend! Sessun Coat: £230 Hugo Boss Jumper: £270 Maison de Nimes Leather Skirt £109 All available from House of Fraser

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FOOD & DRINK

chanterelle

PÂTÉ The Chanterelle (Cantherellus Cibarius), works really well in this recipe and are one of the most highly rated wild mushrooms native to the UK, but you can substitute these for any mushroom. If you are picking your own chanterelles it is important to know what you are looking for as they do have some poisonous lookalikes. Chanterelles do not have true gills on their underside, they are more like wrinkles and their inside flesh is always white in the middle. They can often be found growing in old mossy woodland with Beech trees. To find out more please visit our free online mushroom guide at www.wildfooduk.com. Foraging Tips When foraging for wild food, you must be able to correctly identify what you are picking; otherwise you should not eat it. Never eat any wild food without multiple sources of positive identification, some wild plants and mushrooms in the UK are deadly poisonous. You are allowed to harvest fungi (if not protected), fruit, leaves and foliage for your own consumption from common land but check local bylaws and make sure you have the permission of the landowner if you are on private property. For a forager this means making sure that you research the areas you go to thoroughly and read any available signs. Use common sense and have respect for the plants, mushrooms and general area that you are picking in. Always follow the NUMBER 1 rule: If you are not 100% sure what it is, then DON’T EAT IT!

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Ingredients

Method

B 400g Chanterelles B 1 Cup of Red Lentils B 2 1/2 Cups of Mushroom Stock B 1 Sprig Thyme B 1 Bay Leaf B 4 tbsp butter plus extra

1. Cook the lentils in the mushroom stock and the bay leaf and thyme until reasonably dry and stodgy.

for frying

B 1 cloves garlic B Handful of chopped hazelnuts B 1 Heaped Table Spoon of Cream Cheese or Garlic Cream Cheese

B Salt and pepper B Half a medium sized onion

2. Slowly cook all the mushrooms except 1 in a large pan with the butter, garlic and seasoning until again they are reasonably dry. 3. Add both the lentils and mushrooms to a wok or similar pan and mix together, then cook on a low heat for 5 minutes, then blitz it with a hand blender.

4. Continue to heat the blended mixture until you can drag a wooden spoon through it and it remains separated for a few seconds. At that point take it off the heat. 5. Add the chopped hazelnuts and stir in. 6. Caramelise some onions by slowly cooking them with butter and add some the last chanterelle finely chopped chanterelles half way through cooking. Add a teaspoon of brown sugar towards the end to help the

caramelisation. 7. Put the pate into a suitable glass or ceramic pot, and then smother the caramelised onions and chanterelles liberally over the top and put in the fridge to cool. It'll taste even better if you leave it in the fridge for a day. 8. Garnish with some wild flowers to serve.

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KEEPING ACTIVE Start/Finish: This walk starts and ends at Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station – the terminus station on this branch line. Public Transport: Nearest Railway Station is at Merthyr Tydfil with regular trains from Cardiff Central Station. There are regular buses through the Valley. Please check ‘Traveline Wales’ and timetables before you embark on your journey. Parking: There is parking in Merthyr and near Cyfarthfa Castle Museum reduces the main walk by 2 miles. O/S Map: Outdoor Leisure Map 12. Distance: (Variable) main walk maximum 10 miles with shorter 6 mile circular and 3.5 mile ‘There and Back’ option suitable for pushchairs and assisted wheelchairs. Time: Allow all day for main walk. Check ‘sunset’ time. Refreshments: There are no food outlets once you have left Merthyr so make sure you have a picnic and water with you. There are the ‘Castle Tea Rooms’ at the Museum in Cyfarthfa. (Please can leaders of larger groups telephone in advance for coffee and light snacks. Castle Tea Rooms (01685) 727371. Terrain: Most of the walk is steady, trending ‘uphill’ outward and ‘downhill’ back. Crossing the valley at 3 mile point means retracing route or a footbridge with moderate ‘wide’ steps up to higher level with the Taff Trail ‘surfaced’ cycle/walking route in either direction, which makes for easy walking, particularly in winter. Boots essential. History: This walk explores the iron-making industry and the Crawshay dynasty. The family owned Cyfarthfa Ironworks with its six blast furnaces and the 150 acres of Cyfarthfa Park with its ‘mansion’ designed in 1824 and built for £30,000 using locally quarried stone. They lived there until 1889 when the house was purchased by the council and converted into a museum and separate boys and girls secondary schools which opened in 1913. The Crawshays also had the workers cottages built for their employees. There was a Fulling Mill at Pandy Farm with a three faced clock and the story goes that there was no clock facing the ironworks so that the workers did not know what the time was!!! There is also a Tramway and early ‘iron’ bridge to find.

1: From Railway Station, walk down ramp (away from supermarket) into Masonic Street and cross High Street into Swan Street to roundabout at end. 2: Cross Avenue de Clichy to path alongside River Taff and turn right (do not cross bridge). Pass the footbridge and weir. Walk to next bridge, cross road and continue alongside River Taff. At next bridge, keep the River in view and cross A4102 with care. 3: You are now in George Town. Follow ‘Taff Trail’ as far as

Williamstown where you will leave the ‘trail’ on the outward walk and turn right up the hill, passing some pretty cottages on your right. At top, use the pedestrian crossing to reach the entrance to Cyfartha Park, entering through the impressive ‘Iron’ gates (suitably designed for a wealthy Ironmaster’s residence). Walk up the tree lined avenue to the ‘Castle’ itself with the museum featuring the Iron industry and Crawshay family. 4: With back to house, turn right and leave park down drive to road. Turn left to River Taff (don’t cross bridge) then turn right and follow ‘leat’ that served watermills downstream for ½ mile to village of Cefn-Coed-Y-Cymmer. Where the path forks, turn left and drop down ramp to old ’Horse Drawn Tramway’ (Stoneblocks remain but iron rails have gone). Follow tramway beside River Taff and beneath the modern viaduct carrying the ‘Heads of the Valleys’ Road (A465). Follow leat for short distance to gate. 5: Walk along left edge of field to footbridge across River Taff. Follow path up slope to flight of widely spaced steps through woodland exiting on Taff Trail once again. The main walk goes right but you can return to Merthyr Tydfil from here to point 8 where you can pick up the route directions once again. 6: Walk uphill and you will see the remains of Morlais Castle across the valley built in 1288. Vaynor Quarry to the left was created by the Crawshay Family and in 1957 was producing 1000 tons of limestone per day. Extraction was halted in the 1990’s. Limestone was used in the blast furnaces in the production of iron. The Taff Trail follows course of an old railway line and you will cross the massive limestone Pont Sarn Viaduct built from stone taken out of the railway cuttings. Beyond this viaduct you have the option of walking up to Vaynor Church where members of the Crawshay family are buried (see sketch map). 7: The main walk returns down the Taff Trail to top of the steps at point 6 and continuesover a lower viaduct and via a footbridge over the Heads of the Valleys Road. 8: Cross the A4054 and the River Taff itself to where the Ironworks and 6 blast furnaces once stood. 9: Look out for Pont Cafnau, an early iron bridge made at the works. Follow the Taff Trail signs into Merthyr Tydfil near a Churchyard. Go straight down that street and keeping the ‘Taff’ on left, return to modern bridge at point 2. 10: Cross to retrace route to railway station. Written and Illustrated by Glynis Dray

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A Merthyr Tydfil’s ‘Ironmaster’

living history

the history of RUPERRA CASTLE Before the building of Ruperra Castle, the Lewis family lived in a mediaeval mansion on the south facing site, protected from the north by the ancient woodland, Coed Craig Ruperra, containing the 2000 year old Iron Age hillfort of the Silures, superseded by a 13th century motte and bailey castle itself crowned by an 18th

century and a 20th century summer house. uperra Castle was built in 1626 after Sir Thomas Morgan of Machen had married Margaret, the Lewis heiress, and been knighted by James I. He held a very important and lucrative position at

Wilton House near Salisbury, under Welshman William Herbert, Baron of Cardiff and Earl of Pembroke, a highly cultured and talented man. Sir Thomas’s Ruperra Castle would become a centre of the traditional Welsh culture of an important South Wales family, but under the influence of innovative European architectural ideas. The large windows at Ruperra looked outwards on to the beautiful countryside around. The gentry houses in Wales were still looking inwards to a central courtyard at this time. As owner of the highest status house of its time in east Glamorgan, Sir Thomas’ son Sir Philip, was host to Charles I for four nights in 1645. Ruperra was ‘fit for a king‘ who offered the services of his garden experts. The remains of the 17th century garden terraces, are still there, buried beneath a 1960 concrete swimming pool. Today, the beautiful tree planted grounds and neglected Edwardian gardens and listed grade 2 glasshouse, are protected by a Caerphilly County Council Special Landscape Area designation, and included on the Cadw Register of Historic Parks and Gardens in Wales. With Coed Craig Ruperra, the whole area is now an SSSI. The historic significance of Sir Thomas Morgan’s castle in 1626 is its reflection of the international cult of medieval chivalry of the time, very attractive to the courtiers at Wilton House. Their highly sophisticated pageants or masques were sometimes performed by Queen Anne, wife of James I, written by literary scholars like Ben Johnson and Edmund Spenser and set to music by John Dowland. In the masques they imagined themselves living the chivalric lives of mediaeval literature. They enjoyed tournaments performed against a background of wooden scenery, made by the brilliant Welsh designer Inigo Jones. No sketches were made of this ‘fairy’ or

In 1800 after a damaging fire, the Castle was given a more formal and grand appearance emphasising the growing wealth of the Morgan family. In the 19th century the Morgans of Ruperra and Tredegar, were foremost in the agricultural and industrial development of South East Wales, but after the death of Godfrey, Lord Tredegar, in 1913, the family’s fortunes were declining. On December 7th 1941 (the same night as Pearl Harbour) a second, accidental, fire burnt out the Castle when British troops were stationed there. This time no rebuilding followed. In 1956 the Ruperra Estate was sold to the Eagle Star Insurance company and became a dairy farm containing an inconvenient ruined castle. Today however Ruperra lies in the centre of a “green wedge” or green lung between Newport and Cardiff. Its protection is becoming more vital in the face of surrounding urban development. The 2009 housing proposal which would have destroyed the historic setting of the scheduled monument in order to pay for the repairs was rejected. Only building a small town would have achieved this. Currently the Welsh Government should consider the consolidation of the castle in its beautiful landscape as a major asset to economic tourism in Wales. Today SAVE Britain’s Heritage is aiding minor repair works. We await the present owner’s proposals.

‘pageant castle’ scenery, but Ruperra was built as one

Pat Jones-Jenkins

of them, and is unique in Wales, and one of only four

Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust

remaining in Britain.

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golden years

An Age Friendly Wales we’re getting there but there’s still much to do As we celebrate the UN International Day of the Older Person (1 October 2017) and Age Positive Week during the first week of October, now is as good as time as any to reflect the progress that has been made for older people in recent years as we make our journey towards an Age Friendly Wales. We also want to celebrate the many ways older people contribute to society.

ignificant reductions in pensioner poverty, older people living longer, and warmer homes are all achievements that need to be celebrated alongside developments such as the Strategy for Older People in Wales, the Ageing Well in Wales Programme and the establishment of the Older People’s Commissioner.

Undoubtedly, there has been improvements in the quality of life for older people during the last twenty years. However, that may be at risk as communities are now having to cope with cut backs in local services. Libraries, public toilets, educational classes, bus services and even street lighting are often sacrificed to help balance budgets.

These developments might well explain why Wales is often ahead of the game compared to the other UK nations with the introduction of much lauded schemes such as free bus travel and free access to leisure centres that have been hugely important for older people.

So while it is fantastic that we are able to celebrate the UN International Day of the Older Person and also our annual Age Positive week highlighting the many positive aspects of ageing, it is important not to lose sight of our mission. There is a long way to go before Wales feels Age Friendly for all older people. Our job is to make this happen.

While the introduction of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 will help place older people at the very centre of decisions about their care needs, so they should get the support they need, where they need it, and when they need it. There are fantastic examples of organisations and communities working to share ideas and spread practice to improve life for older people. The Ageing Well in Wales Arts and Culture Network recently brought people together to find the best ways to engage and support older people in creative, sporting and cultural activities. Age Cymru was able to share its experiences from the Gwanwyn Festival of Arts and Creativity for Older People programme. But let’s not get complacent... With such a track record and positive intent, it would be easy to get carried away and think that all is well for older people in Wales. Sadly you only need to scratch the surface to find a different story. One that shows older people living in extreme poverty and who have to choose between heating and eating. Some 2,600 older people in Wales die each year due to the cold conditions – the so called excess winter deaths. This makes it all the more worrying that four in ten older people could be missing out on claiming pension credit worth on average £2,000 for each pensioner household. A staggering £168m goes unclaimed in Wales each year despite the fact that some 18% of pensioner households here are living in poverty. There are several reasons behind the relatively low take up in Wales. Some feel too embarrassed to claim benefits of any kind while others are simply unaware of their availability. Some find the claims procedures too difficult to complete, particularly those with sight impairment or limited literary skills. We hear all too often that older people find it difficult to get a social services needs assessment or that trying to claim the disability benefits they need to maintain independence, feels impossible in a system many feel has been designed to reject them at the first stage. This is made worse when the cost of a GP letter to support an appeal can cost £120 and takes months to arrive. It is definitely a harsh world for some older people.

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Are you a cafe owner or new ‘start-up’ looking to rent a cafe space in Cardiff? ‘As I strongly believe in collaboration and supporting

other entrepreneurs to get their start, I figured this would be a great opportunity to bring in someone passionate, with the right skills and knowledge to better serve our community and grow their own business at the same time.’ Boulders has been open for 8 years and the cafe has always been an integral part of the business. We have over 1200 regular users and a huge amount of fun, first time climbers, taking our monthly footfall to in excess

oulders Indoor Climbing Centre in Cardiff is one of the largest climbing centres in the UK and provides opportunities for anyone to try climbing for the first time, regardless of age

or ability. We are passionate about supporting and building a community of climbers through the provision of excellent facilities, exceptional customer service, and a vibrant community spirit. In growing this community, we are looking to collaborate with local ‘start-ups’ and established businesses. The first step of this strategic plan for Boulders is for someone to rent our cafe space! This is an exciting opportunity for either an established

Our core market is in the evenings, where we cater to an adult community focused on alternative fitness activities with a strong social element. During the day we are predominately a soft play and kid’s leisure facility. The right person in the cafe could expand on social evenings, quiz nights, and film nights, with focus on building community with a great atmosphere. At the weekends the business is predominately a family orientated, with kids birthday parties and family activities. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to arrange a meeting or tour of the facility, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! Please email us at info@ bouldersuk.com or give us a call on 02920484880.

cafe in the city to expand to another site, or for a ‘start-

The next stage of our strategic plan is to offer co working

up’ wanting to get going on their new venture, to open

desk space to freelance consultants, ‘start-ups’, and

within a flourishing business with a community and

small businesses. For more information, please get in

footfall already in place.

touch by emailing info@bouldersuk.com

Managing Director Ollie Noakes says ‘We have a great community here and my team and I are very passionate about supporting climbers and welcoming new people to the world of climbing. Although we’re great at climbing, we’re not so great with cafes!

of 3000 persons.

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Tuesday 10th Chamber Tuesdays Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER. Come and hear our chamber ensembles showcasing their work for free, every Tuesday. Cost: Free. tel: 029 2034 2854 Wednesday 11th Russell Brand St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. “How do we make sense of the madness of our lives once we become parents? What am I going to tell my daughter about conformity and responsibility? What happens if she grows up to be like me or, worse, date someone like me?” Recommended age guideline: Not suitable for

OCTOBER Monday 9th Rip it Up St David's Hall, 9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH. Jay McGuiness, Natalie Lowe and Louis Smith will swing, bop, jitterbug, lindy hop, jive and ballroom through the greatest songs from the greatest decade of music! The music in the show spans various styles from romantic ballads and crooner songs through to classic pop hits

under 16s. Cost: £27.50. tel: 029 2087 8444 Friday 13th Foodie Friday’s The Glee Club, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ. Choose from two British favourites freshly handmade in our kitchens and enjoy four superb stand-up comedians in a night of laughter and hilarity. Your ticket includes a choice of curry (vegan curry available) or fish and chips, and there are additional special offers if you are booking a group.

and the shattering world of rock ‘n’ roll. Includes: Smile,

Please call our box office or book online. Cost: Varies.

Mona Lisa, Cry, Unforgettable, When I Fall In Love, One

tel: 0121 693 2248

For My Baby, Wonderful World, Mambo Italiano, Fly Me To The Moon, Young & Foolish, My Baby Just Cares,

Lulu

That’ll Be The Day, Summertime Blues, Only You, The

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

Great Pretender, Fools fall In Love, You Send Me, Hound

returns to the Hall with her biggest tour yet, and she’s

Dog, Bye Bye Love, C’Mon Everybody, I Only Have Eyes

‘All About The Music’! There is one overriding influence

For You. “If you loved Dreamboats & Petticoats, That’ll

in the life of this acclaimed singer, songwriter, actress,

Be The Day, with a little twist of Strictly then this is the

businesswoman, Grammy and Novello Award nominee,

show for you!”. Cost: Varies.

and that is, it has always been ‘All About The Music’. Lulu

tel: 029 2087 8444

delivers a show packed full of her hits, new songs and

The Gwendolyn Mouncher School of Music I graduated with a BMus in 2015 from Cardiff University and a MA in Performance in 2017. I have eight years of teaching experience and I’m a member of the BBC National Chorus of Wales, singing and accompanying regularly. Teaching from my home in Lakeside, lessons emphasise a breadth and depth of learning where each student gains musical knowledge in a relaxed, positive atmosphere. Students are in a place where they are able to learn and perfect new skills, as well as have fun and enjoy the music

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they make. We focus on the students’ aims, whether pursuing ABRSM grades or their choice of music. I want all of my students to accomplish their goals in the enriching world of music. Lessons are £14 for each 30 minute lesson and the first lesson is a free consultation. For more information please call: 07718 204092 or email: gwen.mouncher@hotmail.co.uk

The Gwendolyn Mouncher School of Music Piano and Voice Lessons

Based in Lakeside, Cardiff Grade 1-8 Practical Lessons Grades 1-5 Theory Lessons Or learn to play music of your choice ÂŁ14 for each 30 minute lesson (the first consultation lesson is free)

Tel: 07718 204 092

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songs that have influenced and guided her throughout

numerous television shows including; Impractical Jokers

her incredible career. It was the sixties when Lulu first

(BBC3), Reality Bites (ITV2), Russell Howard’s Good

burst onto the scene at the tender age of 15, with the

News (BBC), Drunk History (Comedy Central), and has

mega, definitive and enduring Shout and since then she

performed in acting roles for Popatron (BBC2) and Skins

has topped the charts in every decade, with some of the

(E4). Cost: £18.50.

greatest talents of our time ” from Jimi Hendrix, Johnny

tel: 029 2087 8444

Cash and The Beatles to Elton John, David Bowie and Paul McCartney. Cost: £30-£65.

Sunday 15th

tel: 029 2087 8444

Cardiff Baby and Toddler Show City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ND.Whether

Saturday 14th

you’ve got a bump, a baby or a toddling tot, the Cardiff

Junior Conservatoire Foyer Concert

Baby and Toddler Show has something for you! In its

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds,

seventh year in 2017, Wales’ biggest baby show will have

Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER. Cost: Free. Free and

a great variety of exhibitors spread over 50 stands,

informal recitals given by our talented junior musicians

and attractions to keep you and your little one busy

(aged 8-18) in the beautiful surroundings of the foyer.

throughout the day. We’ll have local and national family

tel: 029 2034 2854

brands offering great deals throughout the show, plus innovative baby products and helpful advice from baby

Joel Dommett

care experts.There’ll be fabulous goody bags for the

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

first 150 parents, free craft, play activities and taster

from his hugely memorable performance on 2016’s I’m

sessions for parents and children throughout the day

A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, one of the UK’s most

and free photo sessions. There’s also a coffee shop, baby

energetic and exciting comedians returns to the road

changing, buggy park, free creche and breastfeeding

with his solo show, Joel Dommett: LIVE. Catch the star

areas. Cost: £4

of Sky1s Bring The Noise as he delivers his high octane

tel: 07800 900 833

comedy to venues up and down the country. Joel came

onto the comedy scene in 2007 and has never looked

Friday 20th

back. After receiving great critical acclaim for his

From Russia….With Love

Edinburgh Fringe shows, he has gone on to appear in

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

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centre-piece of this concert is the most beloved of all

other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend,

concertos, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a work

Johnny Cash. The UK’s No1 Tribute, fronted by respected

that is equally associated with Russian romance as it

singer/songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding

is with steam trains and the classic British film Brief

accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was

Encounter. Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to

like to be at a real Cash show! Also featuring the best

welcome the 2014 BBC Young Musician of the Year, Martin

‘June Carter’ in the business, the ‘Carter Sisters’ and the

James Bartlett as soloist. Violinist Nicola Benedetti has

‘Roadshow Horns’, all aspects of Cash’s life are covered

spoken of Martin as ‘a natural and powerful musician, he

with impeccable taste. The show takes the audience

lives and breathes music.’ Stravinsky’s ballet Petrushka

from the 1950’s right up to 2002 and all the stops in

is set at a Russian shrovetide fair, and it’s his most

between. All the greatest hits are included, along with

colourful work. All is well until three puppets are brought

songs from the latest five decades of the man in black’s

to life… The concert opens with more ballet music, the

career. All this accompanied by emotive and evocative

sumptuous Adagio from Khachaturian’s Spartacus. If

screen images. Cost: £23.50.

Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 conjures images

tel: 029 2087 8444

of steam trains then the Adagio from Spartacus owes its immense popularity to the great sailing ships of TV’s

Wednesday 25th

The Onedin Line. Cost: Varies.

Micky Flannigan – An’ Another Fing

tel: 029 2087 8444

Motorpoint Arena, Mary Ann St, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ. One of UK Comedy’s biggest names Micky Flanagan

Saturday 21st

will bring ‘An’ Another Fing…’ 2017 tour to Motorpoint

Johnny Cash Roadshow

Arena Cardiff. This follows his record breaking “Back In

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

The Game” tour of 2013 which took in an incredible 129

Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by

shows – making it the biggest comedy tour in the world

avid fans or the casual listener. Also the only show to

that year – having sold an unbelievable 500,000 tickets

be endorsed by the CASH family! This year prepare for

in the UK and Ireland alone. Cost: From £32.50.

a musical and emotional rollercoaster, unrivalled by any

tel: 02920 224 488

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Ghost tours return to haunted Manor House the end of March. To book your place and experience the eerie atmosphere call 01443 412248. Tours are 1.5 hours and run 7pm and 8.30pm and are just £16.50 per person. For true ghost lovers, find out more about paranormal activity in the Manor House on the paranormal tours (£16.50 pp) or for a full evening attend one of the ghost tours with a meal available on selected dates £27.50 per person. There’s a lot going on for kids too during the October half term holidays… join in for some spooky Halloween events 11am – 4pm Tuesday, Soft play and disco Wednesday which costs £5 per child or a puppet workshop Thursday which

lancaiach Fawr Manor in Nelson is reputedly one of the most haunted houses in the country with many staff members and visitors experiencing strange goings on.

costs £7.50 per child, there are also teenage and adult ghost tours each evening at 6.30pm & 8.30pm Tuesday – Saturday.

During the winter months Llancaiach Fawr Manor opens its

For more information on all the forthcoming spooky events

doors to share these spooky sightings with visitors. The ever

at Llancaiach Fawr, take a look atwww.llancaiachfawr.co.uk

popular ‘Ghost Tours’ are back this season from October to

or call 01443 412248 to book your place.

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WIN TICKETS TO SEE HOWARD JONES Howard Jones returns for a UK tour in November, his first since 2014, with his new and extended Electric Band; following a 24 date Headline tour of the USA.

he tour will also coincide with a brand new ‘Best Of’

Gold selling record that peaked at Number 2 in 1985, brought

Howard Jones release Entitled 'BEST (1983-2017)'.

Howard a host of Top 10 hits including ‘Things Can Only Get

Audiences can expect to hear many of Howard’s chart

Better’, ‘What Is Love?’, ‘Pearl in the Shell’, ‘Like to Get to Know

topping singles as well as new songs that featured in

You Well’, ‘Hide and Seek’, ‘Look Mama’ and ‘No One Is To Blame’,

the recent Eddie the Eagle film (2016) and his 2015 multi-media

which reached Number 1 in the USA. He also performed at Live

‘ENGAGE’ project.

Aid (Wembley Stadium) in 1985.

It was in 1983 that multi-instrumentalist Howard Jones first

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burst onto the contemporary music scene with his very British

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songwriting, pioneering synthesizers and thought provoking lyrics.

Website – www.howardjones.com/

He set out his manifesto in his very first single ‘New Song’ where

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the lyrics called on the listener to challenge their preconceived

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ideas, to see both sides and “throw off your mental chains”.

Wednesday 29th November

Along with ‘New Song’, his first two albums, the twice Platinum,

CARDIFF – Tramshed

Number 1 selling Human’s Lib (1984) and Dream into Action, the

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