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While the cold days of winter are still in the future, it is worth checking if your present heating system is energy efficient and economical.

LOCAL Editor

Jill Warren jill@pw-media.co.uk

DESIGN

Paul Blyth

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Choose the perfect venue for your wedding

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comparison sites can help highlight the cost of different fuels from different suppliers in order to save you money on existing fuel cost

HEATING YOUR HOME THIS WINTER While the cold days of winter are still in the future,

Central Heating

it is worth checking if your present heating system

If your property is connected to the national

is energy efficient and economical. With high oil, gas and electricity prices which are always in fluctuation, it’s important that we heat our homes in the most efficient way. Using less energy is the

gas grid, gas fired central heating is usually the cheapest option. It is also clean, efficient and easy to control; the modern boilers run smoothly and use less fuel than an older type. Contact your local gas supplier for details of the size and type of radiators and boiler needed for the number of

best way to cut your bills, but this doesn't mean

rooms in your home.

having to live in a cold, dark home. There are

Those not connected to the gas supply have to

several possibilities.

look at other forms of fuel to heat their homes – including electricity, oil and lpg. These tend to be more expensive long term so you may want to consider the renewable energy options.

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SALES, SERVICE, INSTALLATION

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If you're connected to the national gas grid, gas fired central heating is usually the cheapest option

The most cost-effective form of electric central heating uses night storage heaters

Night storage heaters

your home, it’s important to take a

is

mains gas and heating oil is that it

long-term view. Renewable energy

available almost everywhere in the

is delivered by road and stored in a

may be expensive to install, but

UK. The most cost-effective form of

tank, which you may have to buy or

the time it takes to get your money

electric central heating uses night

rent from your supplier.

back on an investment should come

Unlike

gas,

mains

electricity

storage heaters. These heaters use

down. In addition, the Government Renewable energy

operates

the

There are a number of ways you

Incentive,

which

can generate your own energy at

generate renewable heat, meaning

then heat your home around the

home from low or zero carbon

these

clock using the heat stored in the

‘microgeneration’ technology, such

more cost-effective. It's important,

bricks. Night storage heaters give out

as wood burning stoves, solar water

however, to ensure your property

heat slowly and are designed to keep

heating systems, heat pumps and

is suitable for the technology you

warm for the whole of the following

biomass boilers. Making your own

choose, as not all properties have

day. Cheap-rate electricity can also

energy instead of using mains gas

a suitable south-facing roof or a

be used to provide hot water via an

and electricity reduces your carbon

garden.

immersion heater in your hot water

footprint. It also means you’re less

panels generate electricity, while

tank.

dependent on sources of energy

solar thermal panels heat water.

that are increasingly subject to global

You can now get cashback on solar

demand and are likely to have high

PV panels thanks to the Feed-in

electricity supplied at a cheaper ‘night-time’ rate to heat up special heat-retaining bricks. These bricks

Oil Central Heating Heating oil is normally used in a ‘wet’ heating system where an oil-fired

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home. The main difference between

and volatile prices in future.

boiler heats water, which provides

Solar Energy

central heating via radiators and

If

hot water through the taps in your

microgeneration

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you're

Renewable

technologies

Solar

pays will

Heat

you

to

become

photovoltaic

(PV)

Tariff. Cashback applies to other electricity-generating technologies, such as wind and hydropower, but

considering

installing

technology

in

not to technologies generating heat, such as solar thermal panels.

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The Government operates the Renewable Heat Incentive, which pays you to generate renewable heat

Solid fuel is efficient and economical with low running costs and provides guaranteed heat – no risk of a power cut

Solid Fuel Heating

suitability and fuel supply, storage

by Government to approve biomass

and biomass

and delivery are important issues

and solid fuel heating appliances,

Solid fuel includes coal, wood, coke

that must be taken into account when

fuels and services, including the

and smokeless fuel and is a healthy

considering this type of fuel and it may

registration of competent installers

option in the home as it reduces

not be compatible with your existing

and

condensation. It is also efficient and

system.

hetas.co.uk

economical with low running costs

performance of domestic solid fuel

and provides guaranteed heat – no

and wood-burning appliances, it is

risk of a power cut. There is a wide

To

ensure

satisfactory

businesses.

www.

The Solid Fuel Association is the

important to use fuels that are of a

official

range of fuels available to create the

suitable type and size. Good quality

solid

heat and wood can be collected very

fuels are essential for safe and

They

cheaply! The range of appliances

efficient combustion as poor quality

fuel

is huge too, starting with an open

fuels waste energy and ultimately

fuel), fuel distributors, appliance

fire, through a vast range of wood

cost more for the consumer.

manufacturers and retailers. www.

burners in all shapes and sizes and

body

representing

fuel

industry

are

funded

producers

in by

the the

(including

the UK. solid wood

solidfuel.co.uk

including the kitchen range which is

Always consult a reputable supplier

ideal for cooking too.

when considering changing systems or

Uswitch and similar comparison sites

fuel types. They will be able to tell you

can help highlight the cost of different

the most suitable forms of appliance

fuels from different suppliers in order

for you needs and the size or volume

to save you money on existing fuel

required to heat your home and water

cost and to help you see the costs of

in the most efficient manner.

the alternative energy forms.

Biomass

is

biological

material

derived from living, or recently living organisms. In the context of biomass for energy this is often used to mean plant based material, but biomass

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servicing

can equally apply to both animal and

References

vegetable derived material. System

HETAS is the official body recognised

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HUE BEAUTY

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A variety of venues like to boast the best autumn colour but the National Botanic Garden of Wales might just be shading it.

mid the many fiery scarlets and gorgeous

15 minutes from the Great Glasshouse and, on

golds, the stars of the show are the marvellous

one particular hillside pasture, we have recently

maples in the Japanese Garden, Liquidambar

recorded 23 species of these multi-coloured waxcap

on the vista, stunning Aralia in the lakeside

fungi – including the internationally-rare pink (or

Slate Beds and colourful dogwoods all over.

‘ballerina’) waxcap."

Curator Simon Goodenough says: “We might not yet

To celebrate these and other fascinating fungi, the Botanic

have the size and scale of autumn foliage you might

Garden is holding its annual Wales Fungus Day on Sunday

find in a mature arboretum but, here at the Garden,

11th October, which will include a guided waxcap walk.

there are splashes of glorious colour round every corner - right across our 568 acres.”

Of course, the Botanic Garden boasts the largest singlespan glasshouse on the planet. Where else could you

Simon believes the Carmarthenshire attraction really is

experience the flora of Western Australia, Chile, The

a Garden for all seasons and this particular time of year

Canaries and California in a matter of minutes in the

has plenty to offer the visitor: “What we also boast is a

depths of December in West Wales? All this plus the

remarkable array of seed heads on the many grasses

stunning architecture of Lord Foster’s huge dome.

growing in the wild garden, offering an unusual palette of subtly beautiful autumn colour, some lovely architectural shapes and sublime textures.”

And, if you like your plants a little bit more hot and steamy, there is the Tropical House where you will find orchids, pineapples, bananas, coffee, chocolate and a

The awesome autumn show has earned some special

host of other exotic species – and a warm refuge come

accolades, one of which came from garden expert Cleve

January and February.

West. He named the Carmarthenshire attraction in the Independent newspaper’s top 10 of finest gardens to visit in autumn, saying: “The setting is sublime... surrounded by restored lakes and stunning countryside.”

Beyond the borders of the formal Garden, the National Botanic Garden of Wales offers its visitors some autumn colour with a difference.

Said Bruce: “The National Botanic Garden offers something to do all year round with plenty of access to the great outdoors and some very special plants."

The Garden is open from 10am to 6pm with last entry at 5pm. Admission to the Garden is £9.75 (including Gift Aid) for adults and £4.95 for children over five. Entry is FREE for Garden members and parking is free for all.

Stunning and rare fungi flourishes in the species-rich habitat of the 400-acre Waun Las National Nature Reserve.

In truth, it’s more like something out of Willy Wonka than

For more information about this or other

Wales’ biggest and best Garden. Just take a look . . . .

events, call 01558 667149, email

Head of Interpretation and fungi expert Bruce Langridge

www.gardenofwales.org.uk

says: “These mysterious marvels can be found just

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PROPERTY

GETTING A MORTGAGE After the last recession, rules for obtaining a mortgage were tightened, but there are still some good deals to be had.

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n the 1980’s many people bought their house with an endowment mortgage which involved taking out a loan and covering it with an investment policy which would cover the mortgage loan and pay a bonus on maturity. Unfortunately due to changing market fortunes and these investments not paying out the promised amount, many

people were left with a shortfall and a debt to cover. Now there are many more checks and balances to ensure this cannot happen and homebuyers are not loaned more than they can pay back.

With house prices escalating at the beginning of the 21st century, affordability is a problem particularly for first time buyers although prices have levelled out. A larger deposit is now needed forcing would be buyers to save longer or turn to the ‘bank of mum & dad’.

Also many young people are coming out of university with a large student loan debt, so dreams of owning their own house are receding. There are options available.

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PROPERTY Help to Buy mortgages

best deal available for your own situation.

Help to Buy is a government scheme

It can be a gamble as rates can rise and fall

designed

over a number of years.

buyers,

to or

help

struggling

home-movers

first-time

with

limited

equity. Under Help to Buy, you only need to put up 5% of a home’s value as a deposit. The government will then step in to effectively boost this amount by way of a loan or a mortgage guarantee. There are

Re-mortgaging If you are looking to improve your current property perhaps by building an extension or conservatory, then re-mortgaging your home is a relatively cheap way to fund it

of course various clauses and time limits on

due to the current low interest rates. Again

the paying back of the loan so advice should

there are many good deals out there, but

be taken before signing on the dotted line.

institutions will be looking at affordability plus equity in the property to ensure the

First time buyer With the current low interest rates, now is an ideal time to secure a mortgage as there are many good deals available from banks

loan would be covered in the event of the mortgagor (person who borrows the money) defaulting.

and building societies. If money is tight, a

To find out more about getting a mortgage,

fixed rate deal is a great option as it keeps

visit your own bank or building society

your payments at the same level over a

initially as they will often give free advice.

number of years. This can be anything from

Brokers and consultants usually charge

two years – 2.46% available – to a 10 year

a set fee or take a percentage of the cost

fixed rate at 4.79%. (Sample rates August

of the loan. If in doubt always ask and get

2015). It is best to shop around to find the

written confirmation of the details.

With the current low interest rates, now is an ideal time to secure a mortgage

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

FANCY GETTING OUT OF CARDIFF?

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Why not head to Brynna Woods near Bridgend to stretch your legs? e recently joined Dogs Trust Bridgend

support allows the six Wildlife Trusts across Wales

Rehoming

at

to continue their vital conservation work to protect

Brynna Woods which is owned by

nature for the future. The Trusts have used the

The Wildlife Trust of South and West

funding to deliver educational opportunities and

Wales. Joining us was Wales’ wildest television

events for local communities and schools, as well as

presenter Dr Rhys Jones who brought along his black

maintaining nature reserves across the country.

Centre

for

walkies

German Shepard Collie cross rescue dog.

People’s Postcode Lottery players play with their

Wildlife Trusts Wales and Dogs Trust receive funding,

postcodes to win cash prizes and for every £2 ticket

thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, to

bought, 55p goes directly to charities.

deliver projects in Wales and across Great Britain.

People’s Postcode Lottery is a charity lottery which has awarded an amazing £79.2 million to good causes since its launch in 2008. Support from players makes a huge difference to hundreds of communities with funding awarded to numerous grass root groups and local projects as well as national and international charities.

In 2015, both charities will receive a total of £200,000 each from the lottery. For Wildlife Trusts Wales, this

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

BEAUTIFUL EYES ‘Beauty is how you feel inside and it reflects in your eyes.

It is not something physical.’ - Sophia Loren

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Ground-breaking aesthetics clinic Evolve announces the Silhouette Soft Facial Lift This patented FDA-registered facial lift is taking the cosmetic industry by storm allowing clients aged from 40 to 65 to

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help achieve an immediate, long-lasting, gentle lift without invasive, complicate, expensive surgery.

ndorsed and used by television

The whole procedure takes around 45

star Gillian Taylforth, this amazing

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involves

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B Milk facial peel B Acne treatment B Botox and filler B Sclerotherapy B Mole removal

Silhouette has developed groundbreaking

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Care. We are also stockists of Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Mineral make up range.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

WIN A SPA PACKAGE AT THE Myddfai Spa Enjoy some quality time together with a his & hers day spa package at the four star Stradey Park Hotel.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

ICE BODY SCULPTING, CARDIFF

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Cosmetic Clinic of the Year Finalist 2014 and 2015 - Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards.

ce Body Sculpting is a small independent clinic based

Fat Freezing at a Glance...

in west Cardiff. They are Wales longest established

B Targets fat bulges that you really don’t want, but

specialist clinic for Fat Freezing, and have been

haven’t managed to reduce with diet or exercise.

nominated for the prestigious Cosmetic Clinic of

B A cost effective way to reduce fat bulges without

the Year Award two years running by their customers.

Those determined to get in shape for summer will try anything from low carb diets to cabbage soup, increasing daily steps, to insane exercise regimes – but what about freezing your fat?

Director, Alice tells us “Fat Freezing is by far our most popular treatment, and we are already honing the bodies of Cardiff for the summer, our clientele love it as there is no downtime, its pain free and can get excellent results on areas of stubborn fat. We are very proud to have been nominated for the award

B Unlike

other treatments Cryo Lipo doesn’t just

empty the fat cells, it kills them permanently.

B Totally comfortable, pain free with zero downtime.

B Cryo Lipo is a single treatment, no need to commit to a course of treatment to see results.

B No exercise is required for the treatment to work and there is no down time afterwards.

Additional Treatments The clinic also offer another first for Cardiff - CryoPen™ which is a cryotherapy innovation that represents the

for the second year running.”

greatest advance in skin lesion treatment in the last 60 years

Fat Freezing is the ideal treatment for those wanting

effective, and safe treatment for the removal of Skin Tags,

to reduce specific trouble spots of fat such as tummy,

Warts, Milia, Blood Spots and more. Alice says “We like to be

flanks, backs of arms and thigh areas. Cryo Lipo is

ground breaking in the treatments we offer. CryoPen™

heralded as a viable alternative to surgical liposuction

is such a quick, easy and virtually painless technique

for moderate sculpting and has been shown in clinical

for removing skin imperfections - with no more than a

trials to reduce localised fatty deposits. Clients travel from across the UK to visit the clinic for expert

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going under the knife.

- not to be confused with traditional cryotherapy, it is a quick,

“nettle” like sting. It really is amazing”

treatment. A knowledgeable technician, and state of

For more information and details of their

the art technology are crucial to the success of the

special offers, contact the clinic or visit

treatment.

their website: www.icebodysculpting.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

BEAUTY ADVANCE does it again!

Beauty Advance in Whitchurch is already renowned as one of the top laser clinics in the country and the addition of a Soprano

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Ice machine – as seen at Harrods, and the only one in Wales - is now attracting customers from well across the border. eauty

Advance

laser

treatments

can remove hair, veins, tattoos and pigmentation, and offer a full laser facelift.

The results from the multi award winning Soprano Ice are on a whole new level, offering an unparalleled, pain-free treatment that removes all hair colours on any skin type. Yes, even tanned skin, and even fair hair!

Beauty Advance also has the new Dye VL Laser for treating veins and pigmentation, especially on the face, and the newest NIR (Near Infrared) treatments for skin tightening.

Beauty Advance Laser Clinic delivers safe, effective treatments at an award-winning, family-run beauty clinic with more than 25 years of experience and thousands of satisfied customers. Treatments are always delivered by highly experienced, trained and qualified practitioners.

Daniela Lion-Evans, the director of Beauty Advance Laser Clinic, opened her first beauty clinic in 1988 and has been at the forefront of beauty and laser treatments in Wales ever since.

She says: “Our clients are really important to us, we treat them like family. We offer clients their own dedicated practitioner, who stays with them for the course of the treatment, if preferred. Our clients recommend us to friends and family - It’s amazing to see clients’ children grow up to become clients too.”

Pop into Beauty Advance Laser Clinic at any time for a coffee and a chat about the new Soprano Ice technology. You will be so impressed by this well equipped, family-run practice, that you’re sure to book your first appointment.

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weddings

Choosing a venue One of the primary choices when planning a wedding is the venue. This will depend on what type of wedding you both want. Here are some tips to help you plan.

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nitially you need to talk to your prospective spouse and discuss the type of wedding you would both like.

There may have to be some compromise if the ideas are too opposed, for example if one of you wants to

keep it simple with just witnesses and close friends at the local registry office while the other wants a big event in a fairy-tale castle complete with a princess style dress and coach and horses.

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The other question that

The majority of couples

needs to be asked is if you

prefer to keep it local so that

both want a church service

their friends and relatives

or would you be happy

can share the big day with

with a civil ceremony. Many

them, so the next dilemma

wedding venues are now

is how many people you

licenced to perform civil

want

services, but if you opt for

couples now have their

a religious ceremony, the

relatives and close friends

reception should be no

to the main ceremony and

more than 20/25 minutes

wedding

travel away from the church.

more friends being invited

Distance is also a factor

to an evening reception. If

when selecting where you

you plan a sit down meal for

want to marry. A church

200 guests the local village

ceremony is normally held

hall may not be adequate!

in the brides parish, or you

Check on the website or

may decide to travel abroad

call the selected venue to

to tie the knot on a sandy

ensure they are able to

beach in the sunshine which

provide for the intended

will reduce the numbers to

number. Again if you want

those willing and able to

a particular venue, you may

to

invite.

breakfast

Can’t see what you are looking for?

We can make it for you!

Stunning Bridal Bouquets Beautiful Bridesmaids Handties Gents Buttonhole Flowers

We offer a bespoke service

Ladies Corsages

You choose the design and the components. Let us show you a selection of diamonds, rubies or sapphires and you can make your choice.

We can show you a variety of different mounts and settings to create your ideal piece of jewellery.

Our wedding ring partner also offers a “Perfect Fit”* service for your wedding ring needs.

This enables you to select your perfect wedding ring to suit your engagement ring fit and style.

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Many

The Cottage Garden

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have to adjust your guest list accordingly. The availability of

than a small family affair in a marquee with caterers

the date, if already decided, should be confirmed with each

supplying the food. Many venues will have set price per

venue before visiting to avoid disappointment.

person for providing certain services and this gives you a more definite figure.

Who is paying for what is always a dilemma, but it is best to sort it out at the beginning so there are no misunderstandings Who is paying for what is always a dilemma, but it is best to sort it out at the beginning so there are no misunderstandings later on. Traditionally it was the bride’s family who paid, but now it is more likely to be shared across both families with the happy couple also contributing. The best men and bridesmaids often pay for their own attire.

A three course meal at a local country house with drinks supplied and exclusive use will be infinitely more expensive

The current popular choice seems to be a rural barn location where the civil ceremony takes place followed by a wedding breakfast after the photographs have been taken in beautiful grounds. The emphasis is on relaxed and natural with flowers having a countryside feel and where people are able to talk and mingle. Unique touches can be added to make your day special – a double decker bus as transport for the wedding party, an ice cream van for a cooling treat or a harpist to provide background music throughout the day.

Worcestershire has a wide range of venues perfect for a wedding, the choice is yours!

There are many websites that will give help and advice with every aspect of the planning or you can simply pass your ideas on to a trained wedding planner and sit back and enjoy it!

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Dental Surgeons T. C. Mills BDS (Wales) M. S. Gibson BDS (Lond) DPDS E. Pasisi BDS (Wales)

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THE DISCOVERY

T

he Discovery, situated

Sit down options start from

within walking distance

just £20. The delicious menus

of leafy Roath Park, has

feature a mouth-watering array

recently re-opened its

of savoury and sweet dishes,

function room.

all homemade on site in The

The large, airy space is the perfect venue for weddings, family

events

meetings

or

and

parties,

conferences.

With an expansive floor space, surrounding balcony area and private bar, the function room can be equipped to suit your events individual needs. There

Discovery’s

kitchen.

Dishes

such as pork and black pudding Scotch eggs, bite size Thai sweet chili fish cakes and halloumi and Mediterranean vegetable kebabs are great favourites.

Our Head Chef is equally happy to discuss designing your own choice of menu too.

is also a large screen, ideal for

Situated to the rear of The

rugby events.

Discovery, the private space can

Available to hire with no room fee, as long as your event is

accommodate up to 100 people and offers ample parking.

catered, the function room offers

For more information on the

a choice of pre-order buffet

function room, call 029 2075

menus, starting at only £7 per

5015 or email discovery@

person for a light option choice.

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FOOD & DRINK

CannellonI

of crab tomato and basil beurre blanc SERVES FOUR INGREDIENTS

B 130g fresh scallop meat (white part only) B 160ml double cream B A pinch of sea salt and cayenne pepper B 160g fresh white crab meat (picked through for shell and bone)

B 4 fresh egg lasagne sheets (enough for 8 rectangles) for the tomato and basil beurre blanc

B 1 small shallot, finely diced B 65g diced and chilled unsalted butter B 2 tablespoons white wine B 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar B 50mls chicken stock B 2 tablespoons double cream B Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper B 2 plum tomatoes, skinned, de-seeded and cut into squares B 10 leaves of finely shredded basil

Chapel 1877 is one of Cardiff’s most desirable Bar & Restaurant venues. The beautifully restored 18th Century Chapel retains all the original architectural features of the Gothic period. The luxurious surroundings, exceptional food, extensive wine list, complimented by our warm and friendly environment, are the very essence of who we are. Situated a stone’s throw away from the main shopping quarter, and ideally located for the Motorpoint Arena for pre and post food and drink, this establishment has truly nestled itself in the heart of Cardiff’s life.

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Method 1 Blanch the lasagne sheets in a large pan of boiling salted water for 1 minute, then plunge into iced water and leave to cool. Drain into a colander and lay out onto a chopping board. Cut into rectangles 10x12cm. Lay them on a large plate or a baking tray that has been lined with cling film and put into the fridge.

2 For the crab filling, place the bowl from the food processor in the freezer for about 30 minutes so that it is thoroughly chilled, then blitz the scallop meat for 3-4 minutes until it is very smooth (you may have to scrape the bowl down few times).

3 With the machine still running, slowly add ½ the double cream. Season with salt and cayenne pepper, then add the remainder of the cream and mix until combined.

4 Transfer to a mixing bowl and fold through the picked white crab meat, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Once checked, put into a piping bag 5 To assemble the cannelloni lay the eight pasta sheets on a lightly oiled surface and pipe a tube of the crab mix about a ¼ of the way across each of the pasta sheets.

6 Then gently roll up each cannelloni in a sausage shape so all of the filling is surrounded by the pasta.

Rub each roll with a little olive oil and wrap individually with cling film tying knot at each end.

7 To make the beurre blanc, add the shallot, wine, stock and vinegar into a small pan and bring to the boil and reduce to almost nothing.

Add the cream and bring back to the boil, turn the heat down low and add the butter cubes in gradually one at a time whilst whisking until all the butter has combined and the sauce has thickened slightly.

8 Adjust the seasoning, add the basil and chopped tomato and keep warm.

9 Put the cannelloni in a saucepan of simmering water 6 minutes. After the 6 minutes lift them gently out of the water using a slotted spoon to a tray and leave to rest for a minute. Once rested snip one end of each of the wrapped cannelloni with a pair of scissors and gently squeeze each one out.

Lay two on each serving plate and spoon the beurre blanc generously over the top of them.

10 You can add a few picked herbs to the plate for garnish if you wish.

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motoring

Eight things you didn't know about TOYOTA HybridS Over four decades of Hybrid know-how

Built for a lifetime of adventure

For some people, hybrid technology is still thought of as new

Our hybrid cars have been lovingly designed and built

technology. In fact, even though our first hybrid, the Prius,

to last in just the same way as every other model in our

was on the roads ahead of its time in 1997, we’ve actually

range – just drive them wherever and whenever you

been honing our hybrid know-how since the mid 1970s, with

want. Some owners have taken this to the extreme and

gas turbine hybrid models, the Century and Sports 800.

we are always proud to hear of hybrid models with over

Not all Hybrids are born the equal

500,000km behind them.

Unlike other manufacturers’ ‘mild’ hybrid cars that simply

A journey from road to racetrack

give a boost of electrical power to support the engine, the

Our hybrid cars are not just making an impression on the

electric and petrol engines in our ‘full’ hybrid cars can run

roads, they are now proving a hit on the racetrack too.

independently of each other – or in tandem – to give you the

After returning to the World Endurance Championship in

best balance of efficiency and performance for every trip.

2012 with the TS030 HYBRID, our 2014 challenger – the

Take it easy, just sit back and drive All our hybrid cars are fitted with automatic transmissions as standard, so they are as easy to drive as a conventional car. Just put the lever into D and drive!

There's space for what's important You can pack just as much into our hybrid family for those weekends away as you can in their conventionally powered siblings. As batteries have grown smaller, we

1,000PS, 4WD, TS040 HYBRID – went on to seal both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ titles in style.

Seven million Hybrids and counting Since our hybrid story began in 1997, over seven million people have fallen for its charms. With the imminent arrival of number of new models, in a wider range of styles, there will be even more ways to fall in love with driving again.

have found alternative ways to transport them so you have more space to take what’s important with you.

There's a Hybrid for everyone Whether you’re a city slicker looking for some urban wheels,

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CARDIFF WALK

Start/Finish: This circular walk starts and ends at Underhill Car Park (see sketch-map) but you can start and finish at any point.

Public Transport: The nearest railway station is at Swansea with a regular bus-service to Oystermouth Castle. Check timetables.

Parking: There is a car park at Underhills Wood at start of walk.

O/S Map: Explorer Map 164 Distance: 5 miles or 8 miles Time: Allow all day to explore and enjoy a picnic en route.

Refreshments: There are lots of picnic opportunities. No shops early on in the route so it is best to take a picnic. Cafes near the pier.

Terrain: There are no stiles but there are a number of short climbs.

The views from Mumbles Hill are superb on a clear day. The sea-front is ‘wheel-friendly’ offering a long walk for those with pushchairs and wheelchairs. A 3 mile extension along the sea-front is mapped.

History: ‘The Mumbles’ has a lighthouse but you cross the causeway at low tide entirely at your own risk. It is not part of the walk. There are three lifeboat stations along the route. The Town and 12th century Castle are at Oystermouth., so named because of the lucrative trade in oysters in the 19th and 20th centuries when the population went from715 to 16748. There are a number of display boards with historical information placed along the sea-front – well worth reading!

towards Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve. Please keep to main path so that you don’t lose your way. Curve round to right passing caravan park. Keep straight on via old wartime gun emplacement with its circular brick wall.

A little further along are remains of an anti-aircraft command post. At next fork, turn left towards viewpoint, passing another WW2 gun emplacement. On reaching concrete ‘trig-point’ at top of Mumbles Hill you are at 252 feet above sea-level - summit of walk! Continue along

1: Underhill car park is adjacent to playing field. Walk along

path to mast on Mumbles Hill (make note of where you

top edge beneath woodland. When you reach corner, there

are because you need to return to this point later).

is a zig-zag path up steps to Langland Road. Turn right.

2: At junction, cross to Overland Road and take public

5: From here, on a clear day, you can look out over Swansea Bay to north and Langland Bay to south-west. small path to

footpath on right into housing development. Walk along

left of mast will take you out onto headland to get views of

Amberley Drive then left into Wychwood Close and follow

lifeboat station and ‘ Mumbles’ lighthouse. There are sheer

that round to right of way at far end that leads along downs.

drops from cliffs here so retrace your steps back to mast

3: At junction in paths, keep along top of wooded slope

to continue walk. On reaching mast, turn left (southwards)

(Mumbles Ridge Wood) until it drops down to area of housing. Continue along ridge path to right of way leading downhill on left. Walk down another path to Tichbourne Street. Turn right to Thistleboon Road then right (uphill) for 50 yards to footpath on left.

4: Walk up path to fork then right up steps leading

down a wide swathe of grass to rough surfaced track that leads down and curves round to left to join road below.

Cross and turn left. There is a bus stop on your left to return to Oystermouth or Swansea. (Note: There are routes onto ‘Middle Head’ and to Lighthouse but they are not part of this walk and are undertaken at your own risk)).

6: At corner, take track on right down to Mumbles Pier.

You are now on Wales Coast Path (WCP). The walk goes left past Rowing Club and old lifeboat station (left) and on through Yacht Club. The promontory beyond is Knab Rock.

7: Cross slipway with care and continue along promenade for ½ mile. (extension is marked on sketch-map).

8: Look for footpath across road on your left that will take you up through wood via steps and left to castle entrance.

A path goes right round foot of Castle wall.

9: Take path and roads down to Castle Square, opposite Baptist Church. Take road leading towards Langland.

10: After 50 yards, take footpath on right into playing fields.

Follow path around left edge of pavilions and playing field back to Underhill Car Park on opposite side.

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CARDIFF PAST

Historic Sites Open Their Doors Wales’s only Ancient Corporation offers rare glimpse inside as iconic buildings get set to Open their Doors to thousands of visitors.

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immigrants looking for a new life to New Orleans and other ports along the Gulf of Mexico. From a Wrexham Colliery celebrating 200 years of the mine safety lamp, to Wales’s largest Victorian cemetery, and a 151 year old historic house transformed into a thriving spiritual community, visitors can explore many of the country's fascinating

ales’s much-loved museums, historic attractions and hidden gems are expecting to welcome thousands of visitors next month (September 2014) as part of Open Doors – the largest volunteer event in the heritage sector in Wales.

buildings and sites. There are hundreds of events to enjoy.

This year the Welsh Government’s historic environment service (Cadw) is launching Open Doors from the home of the Laugharne Corporation, one of few such corporations and open field systems still running in Britain and the only one in Wales today.

anthem, Calon Lân. Additionally, Cadw is offering the first 20,000

The Laugharne Corporation will be offering the public a rare glimpse inside its historic courtroom and is just one of hundreds of venues across Wales that will be giving visitors free entry, exclusive access, or putting on special events throughout the month of September.

Buildings and sites that are usually closed to the public will be among the many unseen gems taking part in Open Doors. These include the 17th century Home Farm of the Ruperra Estate in Caerphilly, which once provided the food for the Morgan of Tredegar living at the castle, and the recently restored Prince’s Pier Warehouse in Anglesey, which took slates from North Wales quarries and

There will also be the chance to enter the cells of Ruthin Goal and learn about the life of the Victorian prisoners, as well as take part in an exclusive guided tour of the life and times of the bard, Daniel James, who wrote the words to the famous hymn and iconic rugby people to register through its Eventbrite page free entry to its paid-admission sites over the final weekend in September (26-27), as well as hosting a packed programme of activities and events in celebration of Open Doors.

MORE INFORMATION Some venues have limited numbers of spaces or require advance booking. Visit www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/ opendoors for full event listings and details of properties taking part in the programme. To register for a free entry ticket to Cadw sites on 26 or 27 September, visit opendoorswales.eventbrite.co.uk.

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EDUCATION

H talk to other parents both prospective and existing to get a full picture before making a decision JJILL WARRENI

Choosing the right school for your child It is the responsibility and legal duty of every parent or carer to ensure every child gets appropriate education from the age of five.

That may involve sending your child to the local primary school or looking further afield for a good private school in the area. Either way there are certain areas that you may want to consider.

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Primary Education

costs - and may prioritise

As the majority of primary age

practising members of the

children are educated through

relevant religion.

the state system, the first port

B Voluntary

controlled

-

like

of call is the local authority either

voluntary aided, but with mainly

for a prospectus or by looking

LEA-appointed governors and

on line for the list of schools in the area. These lists will tell you which type of school it is:

B Community

Foundation

- state schools

(formerly County schools).

B Foundation

- mainly former

grant-maintained

schools.

of Academies too, which are state-funded

the

schools, who receive their funding

admission authority with the

directly from central government,

LEA. Some LEA representation

rather

on governing body.

authority. Although the day-to-

a

is

for

There is now a growing number

employs

and

and -

educational needs.

independent,

staff

special special

pupils with severe special

Governing body owns land,

B Voluntary

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the LEA as admission authority.

B Community

aided - owned by

voluntary

body,

than

through

a

local

day running of the school remains

usually

with the head teacher or principal,

religious, who appoint most

they are overseen by individual

of the governors. LEA-funded

charitable bodies called academy

except building and repair

trusts and may be part of an

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academy chain. The government

and looking at the league tables

argues

up

make appointments to visit the

standards by putting more power

schools they prefer. Paper reports

in the hands of head teachers and

are only part of the story and the

cutting bureaucracy. Mostly it is

atmosphere of the school – how

secondary schools, but primary

the children behave, the attitude of

schools who have been shown to

the staff, after school activities and

be ‘outstanding’ or ‘performing

how much parent participation

well’ are given priority to convert.

takes

academies

drive

The prospectus will also list the

are

further

considerations. The more practical side may need to be looked at: Can your child walk to school? Will they

the deadline and process for

be with their friends? Do they have

applying and what happens if

an after school or breakfast club

the school is oversubscribed.

to cover parents working time? In

Schools must publish links to

rural areas, does the school bus

Ofsted reports and performance

past close by?

criteria including details of their

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data on their website plus other

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place

Watch out for school open days

curriculum and behaviour policy.

being advertised in the press

Parents may want to draw up a

prospective and existing to get

shortlist of schools in their area

a full picture before making a

and after studying Ofsted reports

decision.

and talk to other parents both

Cardiff High School Sixth Form

T

he

Sixth

Form

at

University. This is in recognition

Cardiff High School has

of our sector leading work on

a proud tradition of

thinking skills and is integral to

excellence in nurturing

all learning and teaching in the

the achievement of all learners.

The

exceptional

rigorous

quality

education

of

and

a

culture of high achievement were highlighted by the recent

Sixth Form.

The Sixth Form benefits from its own centre with dedicated quiet rooms where students

ESTYN inspection team.

can work, as well as a common

In the spirit of our school

It also offers a wide range of

motto ‘Tua’r Goleuni’ (Towards

extra curricular opportunities

the Light) where light is a

for students to engage in.

room for students to socialise.

metaphor for understanding and personal fulfilment, we strive to inspire our students to take ownership of their own learning,

whilst

delivering

consistently outstanding

Learning and Teaching.

Cardiff

High

was

In addition, we embrace a ‘growth mind-set’ philosophy to learning. We believe that every person is a learner for life, not just in school and we encourage our students to actively avoid putting limits on

the

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their own aspirations, seeking

secondary school in Wales to

to

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SENIOR LIVING

Get ready and join in Age Positive Week!

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2014 saw the first ever Age Positive Week in Wales – a festival to highlight the positive aspects of ageing.

t took place from 28 September to 5

fantastic start for us last year but we want

and readymade press releases. I would

October 2014. The dates were selected

2015 to be bigger and better and continue

encourage anyone to join in – and be

to coincide with the United Nations

to build on the momentum of 2014.

part of Age Positive Week.”

“Why not organise your own Age

Even if you’re not organising an event you

Positive Week celebration or just badge

can still get involved in Age Positive Week

The aim was to create an annual week-

your usual activity that week as ‘age

– check out the online calendar and keep

long festival to celebrate the contribution

positive’? There are no rules about the

checking back as it changes every day!

older people have made and continue to

type of activity that can be organised

make to their communities; and also to

whether by local groups, care homes,

combat age discrimination.

libraries, commercial outlets, sports clubs or individuals except that it

Nordic Walking event; Question Time – a

It really caught the imagination with more

involves older people in some way.

chance to quiz politicians about issues

International Day of Older People

commemorated on 1 October each year.

than 60 ‘age positive’ events organised and

Events that Age Cymru is organising include: Age Positive photography competition;

affecting older people.

registered with Age Cymru for the 2014 week.

If you’re already holding an event that week, like a coffee morning or

Here’s how to get in touch - Tel: 029 2043 1555;

Deborah Smith, Engagement Manager at Age

exercise session then you’re already

email agepostive@agecymru.org.uk or visit

Cymru tells us more: “We want to dispel the

half way there! We can help with an

www.agecymru.org.uk/agepositive.

negative stereotypes and ageism we see,

event pack that has lots of ideas and

remember to use the #agepositiveweek if

hear and experience far too often. It was a

materials including posters, stickers

you’re using social media too.

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WHAT’S ON

September Sunday 6th Wales V Israel Cardiff City Football Stadium Leckwith Road Cardiff CF11 8AZ www.faw.org.uk Cost: Adult £20 OAP/Junior £5 Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th Kevin Bridges St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: See website Wednesday 9th Cardiff Jobs Fair St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: Free Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th Ti.Me Sherman Cymru Senghennydd Road Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk Cost: £10 Friday 11th Sound of Music (Film) St Donat’s Arts Centre Llantwit Major South Glamorgan CF61 1WF www.stdonats.com Cost: £5 - £6.50

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Friday 11th September – Sunday 4th October I PURITANI Wales Millennium centre Bute Place Cardiff Bay CF10 2EQ www.wmc.org.uk Cost: £5 - £41 Saturday 12th Judie Tzuke St Donat’s Arts Centre Llantwit Major South Glamorgan CF61 1WF www.stdonats.com Cost: £19.50 Ar Waith Ar Daith Wales Millennium centre Bute Place Cardiff Bay CF10 2EQ www.wmc.org.uk Sunday 13th Debbie Champan Dancers St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £11/£12 Monday 14th – Saturday 19th Love Me Tender New Theatre Park Place Cardiff CF10 3LN www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk Cost: £10 - £20 Tuesday 15th St John’s College Gala Concert

Castle Grounds Cathays Park Cardiff CF10 3ER Tel: 02920 391391 Email: boxoffice@rwcmd.ac.uk Cost: £5 / £3 Wednesday 16th 24 Hours from Tulsa St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £20 Thursday 17th Art Garfunkel St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £35 Thursday 17th – Saturday 19th DIFA Sherman Cymru Senghennydd Road Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk Cost: £15 Friday 18th ¡FIESTA SINFÓNICO! Argentina Wales Millennium centre Bute Place Cardiff Bay CF10 2EQ www.wmc.org.uk Cost: 11.50 - £13.50 NFWI Wales gala Concert St David’s Hall

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The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £25 Friday 18th – Sunday 20th Open Air Cinema Cardiff Castle Castle Street Cardiff CF10 3RB www.thelunacinema.com Cost: £13.50 - £26 Saturday 19th Rugby World Cup 2015 Ireland V Canada Millennium Stadium Westgate Street Cardiff CF10 1NS www.milleniumstadium.com Cost: From £35 Papermoon Puppet Theatre Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place Cardiff Bay CF10 2EQ www.wmc.org.uk Sunday 20th Rugby World Cup 2015 Wales V. Uruguay Millennium Stadium Westgate Street Cardiff CF10 1NS www.milleniumstadium.com Cost: From £35 Tuesday 22nd Crosby, Stills & Nash Motorpoint Arena Mary Ann Street Cardiff

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CF10 2EQ Contact: 029 2022 4488 Cost: £62.50 - £73 Calan and the Gentle Good St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: See website

Sunday 27th Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Cardiff Roald Dahl Plass Mermaid Quay Cardiff www.mhsurvival.co.uk Cost: Entry fee for race, spectators free!

Tuesday 22nd – Saturday 26th Puttin’ on the Ritz New Theatre Park Place Cardiff CF10 3LN www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk Cost: £12 - £20

Sunday 27th September – Wednesday 7th October Welsh National Opera: Orlando Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place Cardiff Bay CF10 2EQ www.wmc.org.uk Cost: £5 - £41

Wednesday 23rd Rugby World Cup 2015 Australia v. Fiji Millennium Stadium Westgate Street Cardiff CF10 1NS www.milleniumstadium.com Cost: From £35

Monday 28th SEPTEMBER – Saturday 10th October Blood Brothers New Theatre Park Place Cardiff CF10 3LN www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk Cost: £26 - £35

Friday 25th Drych Sherman Cymru Senghennydd Road Cardiff CF24 4YE www.shermancymru.co.uk Cost: £15

Tuesday 29th William Whitehead St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £5.75/£6.75

Welcome to Night Vale St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £22.50- £27.50 in advance

CCJO Salute to the Big Bands St David’s Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1AH www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Cost: £13.50

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