Penarth View Issue 16

Penarth life, leisure & business

Penarth View

AUTUMN 2014 | ISSUE 16

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Rock Roadie Ray Penarth born Ray Lovegrove & Jimi Hendrix stories

Ice Hockey Hero

Local dad lives the fast life on and off the ice

Winter Wedding Ideas Bridal expert Rachel Burgess helps spread the love

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CONTENTS FEATURES

4 Rocking all over the world Ex roadie for The Kinks Ray Lovegrove comes home to Penarth for a pint and catch up with the team at Penarth View

32 Love Penarth Penarth resident and Cardiff Devils Director of Hockey, Neil Francis chats about the action on and off the ice

64 Amazing Spaces We met up with dynamic duo Carol & Conrad from Sew Lovely to discuss the crafty movement in town

REGULARS

8 Work Life is a Beach

38 Work life

Local teacher and new

What’s news from the businesses people

children’s author Laura Sheldon talks about what inspires her

71 Social Life

writing

Photographs from local events

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49 Penarth People Uncovered Character about town

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W

elcome to our latest issue where we

house feature - in association with Living Life

celebrate the winter wedding scene

- might inspire you with their contemporary

throughout Penarth, as well as the regular

renovation ideas on pages 28 - 29.

happy news from the town!

Once again it has been an absolute pleasure We have had a blast interviewing some

meeting you and introducing new business

fabulous Penarth characters, including new

owners to one another at our very first

director of hockey at Cardiff Devils Neil

Coffee with the Editor networking morning!

Francis who told us how excited he is to be

We have also been humbled by the lovely

back in the game on 32. We have a super

comments from some of you who have

interesting article about ex-roadie for The

enjoyed reading our summer issue.

Editor: Tanya Brooks-Dowsett Design: nicjonesdesign Contributors: Jim Brooks-Dowsett, Lisa Evans Entwistle, Tracey James Leiberman, Shelly Norton.

Photographers: Tanya Brooks-Dowsett, Jon Turtle, Helen Brabon Photography, Richard Murray Proof reading: Jack Stansfield

Kinks Ray Lovegrove who was born and brought up in Penarth - see page 4.

So, until next time, enjoy the cosy winter days – have fun and keep warm!

At Penarth View we continue our love for the coast with our regular feature Work Life is a Beach, meanwhile new children’s author Laura Sheldon tells us about her recent adventures on pages 8 - 9. You might be planning to refurbish your home; if so, our

Penarth View Look out for our next edition of Penarth View in January 2015. Penarth View is self published, Unit 2 Herbert Terrace, Penarth, CF64 2AH

Tanya

Editor

PS If you have an interesting story or know of any local characters, please do get in touch either by email or via our social media platforms Twitter and Facebook.

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Whilst every effort is made to achieve accuracy, Penarth View is not responsible for any errors or omissions.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publishers.

Penarth View is an independent publication, which is funded and supported by contributions made by the featured businesses in this publication.

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INTERVIEW

Ray and Shel Talmy, record producer for The Who

Rock Roadie RAY comes to town!

By Jim Brooks-Dowsett Ray Lovegrove is one of the most interesting people I have met in my home town of Penarth. Once we got chat ting he left me wondering if we should be writing a book rather than just an interview with so many great stories from the Rock n Roll years! I wanted to find out a lit tle more about the man who brought Jimi Hendrix for a pint at the Glendale hotel.

Ray was born and bred in Penarth, his

Around New Year of 1967 Ray was driving

Royce. The Police were going to arrest

family home was 7 Arcot Street and he

a well known white Rolls Royce with

them but let them off with a caution and a

went to Albert Road primary school. At

Keith Moon. Keith had told him to go for

small fine of £500 which was a bit of cash

age 11 Ray moved with his family to live in

a drive around Oxford Street, London.

back then!

Finchley.

Ray dropped the boys off at a party as he would on many an occasion and have

Ray also told me about a Kinks gig where

As Ray grew up he joined the Army and

to drive around looking for them later.

he was driving back along the M1 at

then in the early 60’s he returned home

This particular morning at 5am at Keith

4am one morning and one of their car

to work and DJ in the local pubs. The

Moons house, there was a knock on the

wheels over took them! Ray had to break

music scene was buzzing and bands were

door – the Police asked “Any one own a

suddenly and then a milk lorry crashed

always putting gigs on. It was here that

white Rolls Royce?” So Ray went outside

right into them – rock and roll!

Ray first met the Kinks to join them as

with the police, where he was asked to

their tour roadie for the next seven years

open his car boot and it was full of yellow

It was after a famous rock n roll bust up on

and experienced many elements of the

pages! Basically Keith Moon had stolen

stage in Cardiff that Ray stopped working

lifestyle they led.

them from 300 homes on a drunken

with the band, his parents had moved

wander and rammed them into the Rolls

back to Pontcanna so he went there to

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Ray’s art collection

Ray’s home

lay low and then back to London. Next

So back to Ray’s home town Penarth,

he was hired by record producer for

they drove around the streets, passed his

The Who – Shel Talmy. Ray was only 21

home in Arcot Street and then onto the

years of age when he started as a roadie

Glendale for a pint. Obviously Jimi stood

and would regularly attend gigs in clubs

out from the crowd walking through the

like The Cromwellian and Scotts in St

streets of Penarth. The Glendale was then

James, always hanging out with the likes

run by two lovely old ladies who were

of Ronnie Wood, Lulu, George Harrison,

delighted to see the boys and looked after

Ray Davies and Rod Stewart. At the time

them!

Ray lovegrove

ronny wood art

they were all inspired by Jimi Hendrix, especially when he first appeared on the

The Rolling Stones were also pals of Ray

local club scene playing a rift on the guitar

back in the 60’s, and he became very

they had never heard, it blew their minds.

close friends with Ronnie Wood. Having collected original artwork by Ronny for

You may not know this but Ray Lovegrove

many years now, he was only recently

brought Jimi Hendrix himself to the

invited to one of Ronnie’s art exhibitions.

Glendale Hotel for a pint! In March 1967

Ronnie didn’t know who would turn up

Jimi Hendrix was meant to perform on Top

and was very happy to see Ray otherwise

of The Pops and his roadie, author of the

known as ‘Roadie’ attend his spectacular

book ‘Rock Roadie’, James Tappy Wright

event in London to showcase some of his

took him to The Cromwellian where Ray

most recent art.

was working at the time. Jimi asked Ray to tell him more about the 1966 Aberfan

After leaving the music industry in 1975

disaster. Touched by the story he then

Ray returned to Wales where he met his

asked Ray if he would drive him to Wales

lovely wife, ex-Miss Wales Gina Kerler

to visit Aberfan in himself. Ray agreed and

who he later married. Ray and Gina

Jimi literally wanted to go straight away! It

live part time in their Florida home in

was 3am in the morning, they drove in a

Sun City but they are based in Exmouth

soft top MG through the night and got to

running their award winning Manor Lodge

Aberfan about 11am.

Residential Home offering seniors a

Ray and gina

fantastic environment and quality of life in It is a very moving moment in Rays

their later years. Of course a lot of Rock

memories, Jimi arrived at the disaster

memorabilia that Ray has collected lives

site and basically knelt on his knees and

there too! The 21 bedroom care home

kissed the ground saying “For all the

recently received an Investors in People

children that will never experience life” he

award as well as being regular winners for

then lit up a cigarette and asked where

the In Bloom competition in Exeter each

can we go next?

year. It’s still very rock and roll for Ray Lovegrove!

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e f i L Workis a Beach

Laura Sheldon a local teacher, mum to two wonderful boys and wife to Stanwell High geography teacher Rob Sheldon, has just launched her first children’s book. I met up with her recently to find out exactly how she manages to balance her exciting life working and living by the sea.

Why do you love living by the coast?

I love living by the coast because there is always a destination point, somewhere to head to. A breeze for sticky summer days, a sunset after school and a leg-stretching walk after a day at the computer. I love the wild days too when the wind whips your hair and the children run because they have no choice and the cobwebs are well and truly blown away.

What inspired you to start writing?

I always loved writing, even as a child, and when I saw a competition for a new Welsh children’s writer I felt inspired to give it a go. I entered the competition and was so excited to be shortlisted. This motivated me to finish the book quickly and several more ideas came to me during this process. I think it is the confidence you get when someone tells you that something

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you have done is worth something, that is very motivating. I didn’t win the comp but was contacted by the publisher shortly afterwards to say they would still like to publish my story. Since then it has been a busy time of editing, emails and planning launches - exciting stuff !

What do you love most about being an author?

It is so satisfying to see my words in print, it’s a childhood dream realised. My other childhood dream was to be a prima ballerina but that ship has certainly sailed by. But the best thing is seeing children reading my book and listening to them talk about the characters. To them, characters in books are like their friends; they know how they think and feel and have an affinity with them. So when it’s characters from my mind, well, warm and fuzzy doesn’t quite sum it up.

Describe a typical day

There isn’t really such a thing as a typical day in my life and do you know what, that’s what I love about it. One of the best things about working with children is their open minds and unpredictability, so every day in school is very different. A day at home or out on adventures with my own boys often involves beaches, parks, walking, cycling or surfing (not me personally that last one) and I love my days with friends and family visiting my favourite book shops and theatres or if I’m very lucky, festivals.

How do you achieve a happy work/life balance?

This is a tricky one. Being a teacher and SENCo means there are no end of things you could be doing, I’ve had weeks when I haven’t come up from under the paperwork mountains. I’ve learnt (still learning a bit) to prioritise and have a habit of stepping back fairly often to see

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the wood from the trees. My family are the most important thing but that doesn’t mean I have to spend every waking moment running around after them.

On the contrary I think it’s important to encourage the children’s independence and also let them see the personality behind the ‘mum’. I try to fit in exercise classes a few times a week and always find I have more energy for doing them.

I love my book club, it’s a real solace, although it is turning into more of a wine, cake and book club. And now there’s the writing.. I would love to have more time to write. I suppose I just have to work out what I need to stop doing to fit it in!

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Which author inspires you the most and why?

Hard question. I love reading and always have so I don’t think I can pick just one author when there are so many who have had such influence on me. If we’re talking about children’s books then I’m going to go for a very popular choice - Roald Dahl.

His imagination and the way he weaves a story has captures the attention and hearts of children for many years. How wonderful to be responsible for encouraging a lifelong love of reading. My sons and I have been reading Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton too which completely crack me up. Another favourite is Frank CottrellBoyce, who’s book ‘Framed’ is just the best modern children’s book. There’s a bit of everything in that one.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to a budding author?

Enter competitions. It’s very hard to get your manuscript picked out of the slush pile and even securing an agent is highly competitive (I loathe spending precious time writing letters trying to ‘sell yourself’), but competitions can provide excellent opportunities.

to my ‘good’un’ husband and not make too many plans.

I must confess to being loyal to my What is your most cherished

hometown and pick a Gower beach

beach essential?

as my favourite. But there are so

My most cherished beach essential has to be my men: Rob, Tom and Charlie. They are great company at the beach as they always find funny things to do. Beach Olympics is something Rob always talks me into (and I can proudly announce I am the current reigning women’s champion - any challengers welcome), Tom is just starting to catch surfing waves on his own which is amazing to watch and Charlie goes off into Charlie land and hunts down the wild animals (crabs). Food is also an essential, everything tastes better at the beach (as long as you don’t get sand in it), whether it’s fish and chips, ice-cream, a bbq or well-earned sandwiches when you’ve walked for miles and you’re really starving even though it’s only 11.30. Ooo and a glass of wine. Speaking of which...

many beautiful ones, it’s hard to

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What are your plans for the future?

My plans for the future are to write more books, read more books, watch my beautiful boys grow into gentle men, travel to exciting places, laugh way too much with my friends and crazy family, hang on

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WEDDINGS

If you want to feel body beautiful before your wedding then make sure you book John Bruno Total Training - he has a great pre wedding course for both the bride and groom.

Just a little journey out of town there is a children’s emporium called Daisy & Jack which stocks funky and stylish alternatives to the traditional bridesmaid and page boy attire. Their shimmering moon festival dress from ‘I Love Gorgeous’ will really

Winter Wedding Shopping Wonderland

by Rachel Burgess

If you are lucky enough to get married in

your location of choice so you can relax

Penarth you will find everything you need

and enjoy your champers whilst being

within this unique seaside town. There is

pampered!

stand out from the crowd, paired with a cosy furry gillet - it is perfect for a winter wedding! Add a bit of attitude with their funky silver Ash Boots to give it that unique twist.

For mini men, they have gorgeous checks and quirky bow ties from Scotch Shrunk.

an endless list of wonderful, independent local suppliers who are here to help and

Don’t forget Queen B for the mother of

add the finishing touches to your perfect

the bride and groom outfits and a super

day!

selection of hats and facinatoirs both

Style them with their preppy navy blazer and Rockstar red jeans for a smart look that is fun and practical!

available there and at Annastasia’s We have a lovely selection of venue’s

Beads in the Windsor Arcade.

Many of these lovely exhibitors will be at the

to choose from, such as Penarth Pier Pavilion, The Kymin, West House,

You want a spectacular memorable cake?

Penarth Wedding Fayre

the stunning St Augustine’s Church or

Then look no further than ‘Love, Peace &

on Sunday 16th November

St Josephs and many many more - all of

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Fitness studio, Glebe st. Find

The jeweller Northern Star are able

If you’re looking for a photographer then

to create the most beautiful bespoke

check out Jon Turtle: Photographer or

wedding bands, whilst the florist Sweet

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Peony create the most gorgeous bridal arrangements. I’m fortunate that my boutique is next door so I get to work amongst the fragrant, heavenly scent of their arrangements.

If you’ve decided that you want to take the stress away on the morning of the wedding make sure you book the talented Emma Kidby for your hair and make up requirements. Emma can even come to

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Winter is coming! So what could be better on cold wet days then exploring your creativity at Dotty Pots?

We stock a wide range of bisques (undecorated pottery), from cute collectables to pieces that would look fantastic on any table, all just

waiting for you to transform them

There is no need to book, just turn

into something beautiful and unique.

up and get painting! There is always

Our light and airy studio is a haven

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of peace and tranquillity and we

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serve a really good cup of coffee and

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delicious homemade cake.

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Christmas gifts for the whole family and gorgeous Christmas decorations to showcase your home

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Cocktail making and shaking with the stylish @TwoFingersUK Pumpkin floral arrangement and Christmas wreath making with the creative direction of The Flower Hive Framed loveliness with renowned Textile and paper artist Becky Adams How to set up a small business with accomplished illustrator designer Nicola Rowlands Strike a pose with talented photographer Lowri Pendrell

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Winter Wonders at Windsors Yankee Candles, home accessories, and gifts are all available at Windsors – perfect for treating others or yourself this season!

You will always find something that little bit different at Windsors, so as well as buying gifts for your friends and loved ones, why not take the opportunity to spoil yourself, with a wide range of Rugs, Mirrors, Lamps, Heartfelt Plaques, Stunning Jewellery and so much more.

Windsors like to provide

Windsors are well known for their fabulous array of Yankee Candles, and this Christmas will be no exception. You will be wowed with some old favourites, together with some exciting new festive fragrances and irresistible candle accessories to decorate your home over the festive season.

Lynne and Peter are always striving to bring to their customers a service that ensures good quality at reasonable prices, with products that cater for all different tastes. With gifts starting from under £5, there is definitely something for everyone.

The store has a new range of Bath Bombs to indulge yourself in a wonderful ‘Bath Time Treat’ and Windsors is perfect for your stocking fillers and Xmas Bran Tub Gifts.

old fashioned values with a modern day service and they love to hear their customers’ comments.

So for the perfect gift, something for your home, or if you just fancy a nose around, come to Windsors for a browse today!

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Pe nart h F un e r al Di r ec tors

HICKMAN ROAD FUNERAL HOME Our expertise, built up over 26 years in the town, has enabled hundreds of people to come to terms with the aftermath of bereavement and the stresses it brings.

We are well-known, professional and

and share your burden.

caring and we like to think we have

As we are an independent, family-run

been a great strength to many local

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families over that period.

where we like to think of ourselves as more than just a funeral service, but

Sympathy and professionalism are our

more of a friend to the family.”

hallmarks and we will do everything to organise funeral arrangements that

We are dependable with the highest

suit your requirements and to pay

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your loved one.

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We have three chapels of rest and a

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The Secret to a Stress Free Christmas

Few of us have the time to cook a Christmas meal worthy of Masterchef each year. And while we all love the idea of family and friends coming over for dinner, the preparation and cooking of a festive feast can escalate into a time-consuming and expensive stressful mess.

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COOK was first established 18 years ago, its founding principle was to make food using exactly the same techniques and ingredients that a good domestic cook would use at home, so everything looks and tastes homemade. Today, nothing has changed and COOK continues to make its meals by hand at its kitchen in Kent.

As proof of the food’s hand-prepared nature, the name of the individual chef who cooked each dish is printed on the packaging.

The Cook shop on Wellfield Road has been open since June 2011. The business is a franchise and is run by Liz Smart and Karen Purchase. They were both teachers but discovered Cook food and were so impressed by the food they decided they had to introduce it to people in Cardiff !

The philosophy of the business?

As well as providing top quality food at the best price that looks and tastes homemade (what’s even more remarkable is that all the meals are frozen and go straight from your freezer into your oven or microwave). We also pride ourselves on offering good service, so as well as a friendly smile and being offered a sample of the food when you enter the shop, we will also pack your bags, offer to carry your bags back to your car and try to help customers in any way we can.

Why do you think people shop here?

We find as soon as customers taste the food they want to try more as they realise how good the meals taste. We have some wonderful staff who make customers feel valued and there is always a happy atmosphere in the shop.

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TASTE OF PENARTH

Foxy’s Deli and Cafe in Station approach is not only offering a selection of luxurious Christmas hampers this year.

They are also offering party catering and buffets for the festive season – with the use of Foxys Deli FREE of charge for any occasion.

PLUS – THIS YEAR – YOU CAN ORDER YOUR KELLY BRONZE TURKEY FROM FOXYS. “Foxy’s Christmas hampers make special gifts for food lovers”, says Foxy’s co-owner

Imagine a private party

Sian Fox. “Let us know who your gift is for

with festive food and

and we will select the perfect goodies for

drink of your choice -

them, from Welsh vodka chocolate, ginger spice cheese, truffles and much more.”

Foxy’s can arrange free local delivery of your gift complete with gift card We can also send Foxys hampers worldwide – with special rates from a local courier firm.

Pop in or order your hampers online!

FOXYS CHEESE BOARD £22.50 3 Different flavoured truckles of Snowdonia Cheese, 2 mini chutneys,

why not hire out Foxys for your Christmas Party this year?

stylish wooden cheese board and steel knife.

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Penarth with Turkeys last year you

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special. Contents include waxed truckle of

your Kelly Bronze Turkey from Foxys.

Snowdonia cheese, box of tasty oatcakes, 2 mini jars of tasty chutneys, jar of Tiptree

The deadline for orders is December

preserve, bar of Nom Nom’s flavoured

4th. Also available to pre-order is

chocolate and a box of sweet biscuits.

homemade cranberry sauce, stuffing and gravy.

FOXY’S TASTE OF WALES HAMPER £36 The perfect gift for friends and family away from home. Contents include Bottle of

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Welsh wine, truckle of Snowdonia cheese,

updates on theme evenings

Welsh oatcakes, laverbread, Welsh cakes, local chutney and preserve, Tregroes waffles and a bar of Welsh flavoured

and events... www.foxysdeli.com

www.foxysdeli.com 7 Royal Buildings, Victoria Road, Penarth, CF64 3ED 02920 251666 @foxysdeli

chocolate.

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TASTE OF PENARTH

EDITORS CHOICE

Fish and Chip Friday!

A gorgeous lunch had been promised to me by a friend who owed me a favour so she took me to the Victoria Tea Rooms for Fish and Chip Friday.

Walking in to the Tea Rooms we were greeted like old friends and shown to our table - we had to reserve a table as

they are always busy. “Fish and Chips

The whole meal was fabulous and the

twice please” we asked. It wasn’t too

atmosphere was friendly and relaxed.

long before two full plates were put on

Looks like it’s me who owes the favour

our table. The Fish was lovely, really

now!

crispy batter with flavoursome fish inside. Chips were gorgeous, clearly

Victoria Team Rooms

freshly cooked and served with lovely

3A Cornerswell Road,

green peas. We were also offered

Penarth, CF64 2UW

home made tartare sauce. Delicious!

02920 710301

Otley Phil Beardy Brew ABV 4.3%

Pale ale, sweet and a bit like velvet Otley Thai Bo ABV 4.6%

Deliciously spiced summer ale, refreshing and very moorish

BEER BANTER! The Pilot is a proper pub. Beautifully presented with attention to detail and an authentic coastal interior. The staff are knifeandforkfood.co.uk/pilot 67 Queen’s Rd, Penarth, CF64 1DJ 02920 710615 @ThePilotPenarth

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knowledgeable and very friendly; the atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming.

There’s no irritating music, no daft gaming machines and everywhere is immaculately clean. Dogs are welcome, which is always a plus. The ales on offer are exceptional.

My good friend Richard Norton had the pleasure of tasting the beers and reviewing their unique favours.

Up and Atom ABV 4.8%

A classic IPA, strong hop taste Hellish Good Beer ABV 5.5%

A proper country beer, well balanced with a hint of smokiness.

The Vanilla Porter ABV 6%

A real old style beer, hint of chocolate and coffee, reminded of a stout

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Italian Restaurant Fantastic Italian food served in friendly surroundings

www.sugorestaurant.co.uk 1 Royal Buildings (by Penarth station), Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 3EB 02920 709955 @Sugopenarth

Christmas Menu available online at www.sugorestaurant.co.uk

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Winter Menu coming...

free regular coffee or tea with any cake purchased over £2.00

Daily specials ‘Winter Warmers’ 1 Soup on offer each day, 1 Winter Warmer eg; shepherds pie, lasagne, pies, fishcakes etc – updates on Twitter & Facebook.

Xmas offer: Christmas arrives at Compass Coffee on Saturday 13th December 10am3pm when Santa will be arriving at 11am Help raise money for Go Felix: £5 a ticket which will buy you a children’s hot chocolate, cookie and a gift from Santa and a chance to meet Santa . Limited tickets will be available from 1st November

Compass House, Penarth Portway, Penarth Marina - 07769 646703

10% off for cyclists and runners WINTER OPENING HOURS: Mon-Sat: 9-5.30. Sunday : 9-5pm Christmas hours updated via our Twitter and Facebook. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day.

Felix is a very happy 22 month old with a very rare genetic brain disorder called lissencephaly and miller-dieker syndrome.

In order for Felix to make as much progress as possible, we work closely with the NHS and a network of therapists.

He is responding extremely well but unfortunately the amount of time the therapists are able to give him just isn’t enough to meet his needs, so we are raising funds for Tree of Hope to give him the best possible therapy and specialist equipment. www.treeofhope.org.uk/go-felix @GoFelixForbes

Victoria Tea Rooms & Ice Cream Parlour A vintage style Tea Room, offering

We are open Monday to Friday 8am

small or large breakfasts. Also a

to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm.

variety of home cooked meals and

Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays.

light lunches. Our specialty is our homemade cakes and afternoon teas.

Why not come along and enjoy our menu in our beautiful surroundings

We also offer bespoke buffets and outside catering.

3a Cornerswell Road, Penarth, CF64 2EU 029 2071 0301 facebook.com/victoriateroom 3acornerswellroad

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HOME LIFE

Living Life - DIY SOS

After

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Before

HOME LIFE

Living Life - DIY SOS Living Life pride themselves on offering the total house refurbishment package. This latest project was carried out for a client Frank Mortimer who has moved down from Glasgow and had no experience with any builders, interior designers etc in Cardiff. He was thrilled when he discovered Living Life through an advert he had recently seen.

The works included in the whole

project were: t

Extension

t

Landscaping to garden including paving and fencing

One of the primary reasons Frank

bathroom was extended slightly to

chose Living Life was that they were

accommodate the wet room. The

able to carry out the entire project

loft was also converted with a dorma

from start to finish including planning.

loft conversion which enabled the

It was essential that the project could

addition of a third bedroom.

be controlled from the start and Living Life were able to liaise with a building officer and assist with designing the ground floor layout and bathroom.

Living Life

t

New windows

t

Dorma loft conversion

t

Full re-wire

showroom where he was able to look

t

New kitchen

at options from their large display

t

K-render to all outside external walls

including tiles, flooring, log burners and bathrooms.

www.livinglifecardiff.co.uk

t

Log burner installation

Unit 7 Freemans Parc,

t

New flooring throughout

A small extension was added

Penarth Road, CF11 8TW

The client was able to visit the

to the ground floor and also the

bespoke bedrooms, bathrooms & log burners

02920 231300

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Who do you trust to

help you move house?

Movers of Cardiff are a local, reliable and professional removals company We take the stress out of moving!

Hire our vans by the hour, the half day or the full day – we offer a stress free removal service

House Move : Flat Move : Student House Move : Office Move www.moversofcardiff.com | moversofcardiff@gmail.com | 029 2035 0076 | 07917 717000 @moversofcardiff

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HOME LIFE

Efficient and Warm Using a wood burner can lower heating costs of the average family household by £400 per year.

Wood burning stoves are highly efficient, running at up to 87% efficiency compared with up to 25% for a traditional open coal fire.

Heating a room or supplying hot water have always been options but more and more people see wood burning stoves as a lifestyle choice too.

Visit our showroom on Penarth Road to see the new in-house bathroom

Picking a stylish stove can transform your living space. Whether you live in a compact urban home or cosy country cottage, both traditional and contemporary stoves work equally well in either.

We offer a bespoke design & fitting service for all types of log burners by trained professionals to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

displays and even bigger range of wood burners on display to get a feel for what might suit your home and some good advice.... the fire is always on!

Living Life bespoke bedrooms, bathrooms & log burners

www.livinglifecardiff.co.uk Unit 7 Freemans Parc, Penarth Road, CF11 8TW 02920 231300

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INTERVIEW

Love Penarth Cardiff-born Neil Francis, a Cardiff Devils man for more than 25 years, is now director of hockey at the very same club after a takeover this summer by a consortium of businessmen from Calgary, Canada. Headed by owner Steve King, these gentlemen, all massive ice hockey fans, had always dreamt about owning their own team. Their connection through Todd Kelman, previously Belfast Giants general manager and now the new Cardiff Devils MD, was eventually brought together by Neil and Ice Arena Wales.

I met up with Neil to chat about his love of Penarth and the exciting new role he has ahead of him at Cardiff Devils.

What is your connection with Penarth?

“I have been living here for nine years. I bought my first house here which I still live in with my wife and two young children.

I love the town and everything it has to offer, and anyone who comes to visit our family loves Penarth. My teammates at Cardiff Devils visit here all the time. The majority of them live in Cardiff Bay and when they pop over for lunch or coffee they all comment about how cool the town is.”

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What do you love about living in Penarth?

“It has to be how friendly and approachable the people of Penarth are.

There is a sense of real community. I am always bumping into friends and local business people I know like Marcus from David Lush Butchers, Simon from Adam Framers and Mario from Lazarou. My children love all the parks whatever the weather. Walking to the sea front is always a fun past time for our family – especially the walk through Alexandra Park.”

What does your typical day involve?

“One of my full time jobs is working for Black Horse bank as a product manager from Monday through to Friday. Then

my second job, as director of hockey at Cardiff Devils, involves working every lunchtime, evening and weekend, especially throughout the ice hockey season. It is a very busy schedule filled with a variety of challenges but I am in my element. Every weekend there is a home game and an away game, so I could be at the ice rink from 5.30pm until 10.30pm on Saturday, and then leave my house at 7am Sunday morning and not return until 6am the following morning – especially if we are playing somewhere like Edinburgh.

I manage to get quality time with my children and lovely wife after work, when we might go to Belle Vue Park for a play, home for dinner and then a bath and story time before I start working again.”

INTERVIEW

When you get a moment of relaxation where in Penarth do you like to visit?

“I manage to get quality time with my children and lovely wife after work. We might go to Bell Vue Park for a play on the swings or if it’s raining we love to hang out in the children’s section of Penarth Library.

I tend to go to the Ocho Lounge for a drink with friends or dinner with my wife and kids or breakfast at The Busy Teapot to see Martin and Ade.”

What does your role at Cardiff Devils involve?

Dates not to be missed

“I basically oversee everything involved with the hockey side of things rather than the business issues. I report to our managing director Todd Kelman who is a very hands-on director. Todd is the best there is in the ice hockey industry and I have helped him both settle into Cardiff and meet local business people.

6th & 7th December Cardiff Devils against Belfast is usually an electrifying match.

27th December Cardiff Devils against Coventry is always a blast!

Another of my responsibilities is helping with recruitment of key members of staff and players. I appointed player/coach Andrew Lord who is in charge of the training and management of the players.

So all in all I liaise between both Todd and Andrew to help keep the smooth running of the Cardiff Devils operation. Everyone in the new management team are in it for all the right reasons; they love the game.

As a team we have promised to put on an entertaining experience on and off the ice and feel that if we do that the results will follow.”

Tell us a little about the exciting game of ice hockey for those who have never been to a match.

“Ice hockey is the fastest team game in the world. It is a very entertaining sport which is especially geared towards offering something for all the family. Todd is very driven to encourage families to enjoy the match from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave.

The environment at the arena is very welcoming, offering pure good fun.”

What is the update with the new arena?

“Ice Arena Wales is well on schedule to open next July ahead of the new hockey season. On a daily basis new elements of the arena are being built. It is certainly taking shape! The arena will include a twin-pad which means two ice rinks; one dedicated to public ice skating and new activities like curling, and the second arena will be for the ice hockey matches and figure skating competitions. It is likely to be the most modern ice house facility in the UK which will also be home to a dance

For more information about the Cardiff Devils please visit www.cardiffdevils.com Ticket sales office: 02920 382001 Information about hospitality and sponsorship: info@cardiffdevils.com 02920 676666

studio, gym, physiotherapy studios and retail outlets.”

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HOME LIFE

HOMELIFE

A Polka Dot Christmas

Anastasia Beads

OGAM IGAM

The Polka Dot Door, Penarth’s dotty gift

Anastasia Beads is local retailer supplying

Ogam Igam has recently passed two

shop, is getting ready for their second

a variety of high quality beads and findings

milestones - the first being our 10th

Christmas, with the festive preparations

from around the world

birthday back in March, and the second

already in full swing.

gaining the agency for Clarks footwear for t

This unique gift shop, located in the Windsor Arcade, stocks many gifts and

Bespoke jewellery and fascinators

the Penarth area.

made to order t

brands that are not commonly found on

Repairs and re-designs of existing

Our back to school period was hectic,

jewellery

not just with Clarks but the popular Geox

the high street, with the business’s main

t

Bespoke jewellery design service

and Start-rite brands too. Thanks to past

aim to help customers find that really

t

Christmas party jewellery in stock

fitting staff returning for seasonal work we

special present. With Christmas fast

t

Gift vouchers available

managed to minimise customer waiting

approaching many new and upcoming brands and are also being launched over the festive period.

time. www.anastasiabeads.co.uk shop@anastasiabeads.co.uk

Now our displays are full of autumn / winter footwear, with exquisite styles for

Great variations of gifts are available at

5 Windsor Arcade, Windsor Road,

all - children, women and men. Our men’s

The Polka Dot Door, including greeting

Penarth, CF64 1JA

range is now considerably expanded with

cards, jewellery, bags, homeware, toys

02920 708493

on-trend and classic styles from Josef

and accessories, while many Christmas

73 High Street, Barry, CF62 7DW

Seibel and Clarks. New styles for women

pieces, decorations and stocking fillers

02920 700071

are hand picked from the likes of Clarks, El

are also being stocked.

Naturalista, Fly London and now women’s Geox (check out their gorgeous ‘over

The store additionally provides a free

the knee’ boots). Our display of children’s

wrapping service for their customers, and

footwear - our speciality - is overflowing

to ensure no one misses out the shop will

with the latest styles of boots (many

open every Sunday in December, helping

waterproof) and shoes. All can be seen

customers with their entire gift shopping

online on our website.

needs. ogamigam.com 4 Windsor Arcade, Penarth, CF64 1JA

5 Royal Buildings, Penarth, CF64 3EB

02920 703440

029 2070454

@thedottydoor

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@OgamIgam

Ogam Igam

HOME LIFE

INTERIORS

Victorian Home in Penarth - a case study Everyone is different and every project throws up different challenges. The challenge for this young family was how do you ensure that you get a superb kitchen, when you live a busy and bustling life in London and you and your family are moving to the quiet leafy suburbs of Penarth where you are renovating a Victorian house?

Simple – use your Mum as the Project Manager and the flair and flexibility of Chalkhouse to meet the time, cost and design challenges.

Everyone knows that budgets are notoriously difficult to control in major building projects, particularly renovations.

So what do you do when you’ve always dreamed of having a fully handmade kitchen but your budget is being dissipated by unforeseen building problems? Talk to the experts to help you sort it out!

By working closely together, and with the odd three-way conference call, the important decisions on the kitchen layout and specification were made to create a beautiful and functional kitchen that came in on budget, without any compromise on quality.

A large open plan space was created by

Before

knocking through two rooms to create a spacious cooking/eating/sitting area for the whole family. Ceri designed a simple, classic Shaker kitchen, with clean lines that really complements those quintessential Victorian features like wide doors, tall skirting boards and ornate cornices.

Setting the central positioning of the Aga and the symmetrical low level cabinets either side accentuated the beautiful stained glass windows as a key feature in the room. The large central island, with sink, is set conveniently next to the family dining area so everything works beautifully together to provide an attractive living space that also works superbly for this young family.

“Yes I am thrilled - The kitchen will no doubt be the piece de resistance – Andy, the workshop manager and Owain appeared to be taking such care and I’m sure their attention to detail is so important to the end result. Please thank them from us. I’m very pleased we asked Chalkhouse.....” Mrs J, Penarth

Ceri & Graham from Chalkhouse

www.chalkhouseinteriors.co.uk 3 Bessemer Close Workshops, Cardiff, CF11 8DL

With careful planning and thought a handmade kitchen doesn’t have to be beyond your reach, talk to Chalkhouse to see how they could make your dream into a reality.

029 2023 3308 @chalkhouseint facebook.com/ChalkhouseInteriors

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HOME LIFE

My Dream Home‌133 Plymouth Road

A refreshingly modern, light and extremely private five

Approached via electric gates that give

The high spec Hacker kitchen has

way to a large off road parking area, this

silestone work surfaces and integrated

impressive modern home is entered via

Siemens appliances including induction

bedroom detached family

an oversized oak front door that leads

hob, electric oven, steam oven,

home with endless style and

to a surprisingly large and light entrance

combination microwave oven, warming

/ dining hall with stunning oak staircase

drawer, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.

versatility. This architect re-

with steel and glass balustrading (more on

Both stylish and practical, this kitchen is of

designed home had its award

that later). Clean lines from the polished

superbly high quality and is ideal for family

winning re-birth in 2010 at

porcelain tiled floor and smooth white

life as well as entertaining with friends.

the hands of owner and local

walls effortlessly move from one area to the next as the hall gives was to the vast

On the first floor is the master bedroom

architect Adrian Gracia, who

living space at the rear of the property,

with en-suite and balcony, two further well

working within the original

comprising of living, dining and kitchen

sized double rooms (one with en-suite), a

areas. Each have views over the garden

fourth bedroom that is currently used as a

property, was able to extend

and despite being open plan at present,

home office, and a family bathroom. Once

and remodel what was

the space has been designed so that

again this area is exceptionally light due

already in place to create this

future owners can section off the space

to the glass and steel balustrading to the

should they decide to, and in doing so

staircase and gallery landing as well as the

fantastic custom built home.

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make their own mark.

full height ceiling that spans the ground and first floors. The second floor houses the final bedroom with excellent channel views, and another en-suite shower room.

The same attention has been paid to the rear of the property, with superb landscaping complimenting the lovely natural space to provide travertine terracing as well as a large lawned area.

There are extensive trees beyond the rear of the garden and this ensures that the property is located in one of the most private areas in the town. Just a short stroll from the Cliff Path and Esplanade, the property is also well placed for access to schools and the town centre.

www.davidbaker.co.uk info@davidbaker.co.uk 2-3 Station Approach, CF64 3EE 02920 702622 @davidbakerandco facebook.com/davidbakerandco

WORK LIFE

PENARTH IN BUSINESS

Hello and welcome to Penarth In Business, our regular news section dedicated to supporting trade and commerce in the town. If you have a story to share or an event to promote, please drop a line to lisa@penarthview.co.uk

Women Mean Business

Osmond Drake Opticians

September saw the inaugural event for

It has been a busy few months at the

Why should you use a Marketing Agency?

Women in Business, a new networking

opticians where we have been keeping

Marketing is a central function for any

group formed by our very own editor

up to date with the latest technology

company. Every type of business no

Tanya Brooks-Dowsett. We’ve always

and keeping ourselves fit and healthy

matter its size can benefit massively

known that Penarth is teeming with female

for the winter months to come. We are

from a great marketing strategy. To

talent and so we decided to bring like

proud to say that one of our employees

reach new customers and stay ahead

minded entrepreneurs together once a

Marc has recently completed a cycle ride

of competitors, an effective marketing

month to discuss key business issues

with employees from Ocuco based in

and communications strategy is all you

facing the town.

Cardiff, who provide us with our Practice

need. By far the most effective way to

Management Software. Marc rode from

achieve this is to work with a specialist

Brecon to our practice to raise money for

agency. These agencies deliver marketing

Optometry Giving Sight.

solutions for numerous companies,

Says Tanya: “I think we have an amazing networking group to share ideas and inspire each other – topics we have already discussed include extended Christmas opening hours, guest speakers and workshops, events to raise the profile of the town and fun ways of charitable fundraising for local good causes. The first two meetings were kindly hosted by Kat at Dotty Pots and Hannah at Sewing Birds, and the next event will take place on 5th

leaving you to concentrate on other core We would like to remind you that we are

areas of your business.

proud to support Shop In Penarth and always have special offers for SIP card

Penarth’s very own boutique marketing

holders.

agency The Media Angel has expert knowledge and advice on local media

Just to let you know, we collect unwanted

planning and buying. The Media Angel

spectacles for Vision Aid Overseas.

can be a great asset to your business; the team’s passion and wisdom for marketing

November at 10am, venue tbc – the group

Osmond Drake Opticians

is open to all, so if you’d like to attend, you

produces creative and efficient solutions

107 Glebe Street, Penarth, CF64 1ED

will be made most welcome!”

to optimise returns on your media

02920 709526

investment.

For further information please contact tanya@penarthview.co.uk @PenarthView facebook.com/penarthview

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Osmond Drake Opticians Visit themediaange.co.uk for further information on agency services.

WORK LIFE

Many Happy (Tax) Returns

BID set to unveil Penarth

Congratulations all round!

Yes, it’s tax time, folks! Granted, there are

Business Plan

Wishing our warmest regards to Matt &

still three months to go to the online self

Penarth’s bid for a Business Improvement

Lois celebrating their 5th year in business

assessment filing deadline of midnight on

District (BID) is gathering pace, with an

at Northern Star Bespoke Jewellery!

31st Jan 2015, but with that small matter

extended business plan set be completed

The talented team are celebrating by

of Christmas in between, the short Winter

in the next few weeks, before being

launching a new watch line, a silver range

days will undoubtedly fly by before then!

sent to all eligible business owners.

and a bespoke piece made in support of

The proposal, which will detail all of the

the Marie Curie Hospice Penarth. In other

benefits a BID would bring to the town,

birthday news, we’re also wishing Soho

also outlines the hundreds of great

Hair and Anne Beauty of Herbert Terrace

suggestions put forward by Penarth

a happy first anniversary of trading in the

businesses to improve the local area in

town.

It’s a common misconception that only the self-employed business owner has to file a tax return. In actual fact, there are numerous other groups who also need to do so - for example, if your annual income is £100,000 or more, if you or your partner receive Child Benefit and your income is over £50,000, if you have income from savings, investments or property, trusts, settlements or estates or if you have Capital Gains Tax to pay. These are just a few examples, and as often is the case

terms of trade and tourism.

And here’s another “purl” of a story - Yarns The ballot is expected to take place

n Yarns of Cornerswell Road has been

in January or February 2015, and by

named Best Local Independent Yarn store

voting yes to a BID, it means that you are

in Wales at the British Knitting Awards.

contributing to a £400,000 company that

Congratulations Christine!

will work to improve Penarth until 2020.

All businesses within the BID boundary

Welcome to Penarth!

area that are eligible and with a rateable

It’s all change over at Washington – Tailor

value of £6000 or more will be able to

Made Travel expand from their Glebe

vote, and the consultation indicated that

Street site into the Washington Buildings

eight out of ten business owners are

whilst we also say a rosy hello to Pink Pig

10.7 million people in the UK had to file

supportive of the BID’s overall aim to

Loans who have moved into 2 Washington

a Self Assessment return for 2013/14,

deliver “higher footfall & lower costs”.

Chambers upstairs.

on the last day - that’s a lot of frantic

There’s plenty more information on

Congratulations also goes to SOHO

last minute filing! So to avoid feverishly

the website at www.penarthbid.co.uk

Hairdressing and Anne Beauty for their

gathering paperwork over the festive

including a great short video introduction

first year in business on Herbert Terrace.

period to avoid the automatic late filing

to BIDs plus a host of successful examples

penalty, make yourself an early New Years

from around the UK – or for more specific

Resolution and get the ball rolling now.

queries, contact the BID Manager Rob

with HMRC, specific regulations apply to different circumstances, so it’s best to take professional advice before completing your return.

with well over half a million doing so

Callaghan at robert@penarthbid.co.uk Evans Entwistle Chartered Management Accountants offers simple self assessment tax returns from £100 +

Let’s make this happen, Penarth town traders!

VAT – contact the office on Herbert Terrace on 02920 713 800 for a free no obligation appointment.

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WORK LIFE Wise words of advice

Vale Veterinary Centre

Catherine Richards is a Penarth-based

The Vale Veterinary Centre is a brand

insurance advisor for Jelf Insurance

new veterinary practice serving the Vale

Over 25 years experience in Financial Advice right here on your doorstep.

Brokers and she believes that there is

of Glamorgan. We are in the final stages

If you live in Penarth or the Vale you

more business owners could be doing to

of construction and will begin our first

don’t have to go far to find a nationally

protect themselves.

class veterinary care service from mid

recommended, highly qualified and

November 2014.

experienced financial planner. This year

Running your own business is a risk but that doesn’t mean it has to all be a game of chance, there are a number of steps that all business owners can take to make sure that they are managing their risks effectively.

both David Stealey and Marcus Rees We will provide both routine and

have been published in ‘The Times’,

emergency veterinary care 24hrs a day.

Mystery Shopped with great results and

We have all the tools to provide the very

referred countless times by Solicitors and

best care for your pet including a brand

Accountants in the local area. With the

new digital X-Ray system, ultrasound

recent announcements about pensions

Here are a few quick questions for you to

scanner and blood analysers. Our clients

NOW is the time to rethink the way you

consider:

will also benefit from both routine and

plan for the future. All this starts with a

What would you do if your business

emergency house calls 24hrs a day.

‘discovery’ meeting, where you discover who we are and what we do. We then get

burned down? Do you have loss of earnings cover in case your staff can’t

We are a local, family run business and

an understanding of what you may need

come into work?

your pet is guaranteed to see the same

and how you are going to get to it. What’s

Have you recently upgraded your office

vet every time you visit the practice or

more it won’t cost you a penny and it will

computers or mobile phones? Are

greet us at your door, 24 hrs a day. We are

be down to you to decide whether you

you 100% sure your new equipment is

hoping to provide a unique and bespoke

want to proceed.

covered by your existing policy?

service which will allow us to stand

Do you have CCTV in place on your

apart from the care your pet is currently

In the coming months Romilly are going

premises? Do you know if this impacts

receiving. We have used local businesses

to get you thinking about the way you

on your insurance premium?

in our construction and development

organise your future. They are running an

phase and will provide and endorse

‘open house’ weekend where you can

If the answer to any of these questions is,

locally sourced pet foods and pet related

come and ask your financial questions.

‘I don’t know’ or ‘I’m not sure’, it’s time to

services we trust. If you would like to join

In addition they will host a twitter and

give us a call. With years of experience

our waiting list please email us your details

facebook campaign with prizes for

arranging insurance, handling claims and

and we will email back to confirm your

suggestions. Keep an eye out for the

providing risk management advice, our

place and also keep you up to date with

details.

fresh and impartial approach can offer

progress. Thank you.

your business real value and insight.

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Diary Dates The merry season is fast approaching so we’re donning our scarves and mittens and braving the cold for some fabulous festive local fun: Pack your purse for a festive Christmas Shopping Evening on Friday 21st November at the Paget Rooms – with a whole host of craft and gift stalls, you’ll be spoilt for choice for Xmas present inspiration! Free entry from 7pm, fantastic raffle prizes…and a bar well stocked

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You may or may not be aware of it, but

We’ve always known Foxy’s Deli was

seasonal shopping go with a swing! And

there’s a rate war going on, and lenders

pretty special – but now word will spread

for another chance to get your gift giving

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like wildfire! Neil, Sian and their talented

all wrapped up, Anne Beauty is hosting a

team have won the catering contract to

Neal’s Yard Organics event at her Herbert

Why?

provide brunch and pre-theatre dining

Terrace salon from 12 onwards – with an

It’s generally assumed that lenders are

at Sherman Theatre in Cardiff ( just hope

array of beautiful organic products, special

cutting rates because they are behind

you’re keeping still enough fabulous fayre

offers and gift vouchers, coupled with a

their lending targets for the year (mainly

on hand for us Penarthians…?)

chilled glass of champers, this promises to

with bubbly and canapes to make your

be an oasis of calm amongst the chaos of

due to the Mortgage Market Review that was introduced in April), and need to

And speaking of Mrs Fox, here’s Sian

make up lost ground.

pictured in the Deli with Bryn Terfel CBE

Christmas!

who has recently moved into Penarth –

Wrap up warm for the Penarth Christmas

But maybe there’s another reason why

here’s hoping to hear that lovely bass-

light switch on in Penarth on 31st

there’s a race to get business in.

baritone around town!

November switch on, then marvel at the

Next year may well see a rise in bank

Still on the food front, COOK Cardiff, the

Church awe-inspiring annual Christmas

rate, and the housing market is expected

delicious gourmet home dining delivery

tree Festival on 6th December.

to cool down, particularly in London.

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Consequently, lenders need to build-up a

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Penarth Christmas Festival Penarth Town Council is excited to invite

their Christmas Letters. Also featured

is wonderfully supported by the Penarth

you to attend the Penarth Christmas

in the parade will be a nativity scene as

Schools. Children are invited (through

Festivities for 2014. Events will start on

well as an abundance of colourful and

their schools) to paint pictures themed

Thursday 13th November and run through

flamboyant characters, there will also be

‘Penarth landmarks at Christmas’ that are

to Sunday 11th January and will display an

the opportunity for the children to meet

then entered into the annual competition

array of local talents including dance and

some reindeer and donkeys.

that closes on November 14th. The exhibition will be on display at Penarth

drama groups, music, arts and crafts and much more. Throughout the ten weeks

Following the parade live entertainment

Pier Pavilion on 1st December with the

there will be plenty to see and take part

from the stage will fill the Town Centre

prize giving ceremony to take place on

in for the whole family! We will be teaming

and introducing a selection of local acts

3rd December.

up with the wonderful Andy and Peter

and musicians that are certain to put

from Hamptons to bring you yet another

even the “bah humbugs” upon us in the

The Christmas Lighting Scheme in the

amazing Christmas Extravaganza!

festive spirit. Acts include “Gentlemen

Town Centre coupled with our friendly

Prefer Blondes” and “Rock Choir” who will

traders has helped place Penarth firmly on

This year’s Christmas Light Switch On

be providing the entertainment up until

the map as a great Christmas Shopping

event will take place on Sunday 30th

the big lights switch on at 5pm prompt.

Destination. The best dressed window

November with the parade kick-starting

Donkey and Pony rides will be available

competition has really been embraced by

the day leaving West House (Stanwell

in Windsor Rd for the children while a

the traders of the town to help create that

Road) at 1pm. The Father Christmas

reindeer pen will be placed in Glebe

special festive atmosphere in the town

parade will lead Mr and Mrs Clause into

Street. Fabulous Victorian children’s rides

and will take place throughout December.

the town centre on their stunning horse-

such as the Carousel and Hand Cranked

All traders in the town are encouraged

led carriage, where children will be able

Swings will help entertain the family.

to take part and decorate their windows to be as wonderfully festive as possible.

to meet Father Christmas and give him Local traders will also be on hand to

Last year’s winner; Andrea’s Flower Shop

supply plenty of scrumptious festive street

will have the opportunity to turn on this

food and gifts for the Christmas Light

year’s Christmas Lights with the Town

Switch on 30th November. There will be

Mayor. The winner of the Best Dressed

no outside caterers in attendance as we

Window Competition receives the coveted

have a fabulous range of local restaurants

Perpetual Cup held for one year.

within the town and feel that this is the perfect opportunity to let them show you

We’re sure that you will be pleasantly

what they’re made of!

surprised how much there is to do in Penarth over this year’s festive period and

The Town Mayor’s Painting Competition has gone from strength to strength and

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we hope to see you soon.

Pe nar t h P eo p l e Un c ove r e d Phil Rees

when they were promoting independent businesses around the UK.

Age: Groovy 50’s!

Goals in life: To stay fit and healthy for the

Occupation: Entrepreneur of sweets

journey of life. To remain happy enjoying each day as it comes. I do love the simple

Best known for: Being an expert in the

things in life especially working in my

wonderful world of sweets

shop on the pier, what a venue!

Best times in your life: Working with

What would you do if you were invisible

Down Syndrome children, my little

for the day? I would arrange the biggest

gem Gareth John, Sarah Toshak, Helen

street party that Penarth has ever seen!

Tell us something we don’t already

Pullcock and little Becky. I am honoured to know them and they really do make me

What would you take with you to a

know about you: I am and have been

realise how wonderful life can be.

dessert island? Friends – too many to

a horseman all my life. I have owned

mention, I just need a big boat!

horses for decades, it has been a joy schooling and riding these beautiful

Favourite past time: Creating, merchandising and displaying products

Best and worst things about yourself:

in my shop to the best of my ability. It is

Best – living on the edge, taking a risk

a joy to use props from the BBC and ITV

and having a great attitude to life. Worst

What can’t you live without? The simple

to showcase in my little shop in Penarth.

– worrying about others too much.

things in life

animals.

I enjoyed appearing on the One Show 3 things you would save if your house was on fire? My brogue boots, photo albums and my horse gear.

Ideal dinner guests: Geoff from Hamptons, Jo from Hancocks and all the members of the Downe Syndrome book club.

Your favourite place to visit in Penarth: The Pier whatever the weather.

Do you know a Penarth Character?

If so please email tanya@penarthview.co.uk Penarth View

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for allergies, soaps and balms. Herbal

store to, we stock many brands,

teas, super foods for juicing and

protein based foods are available

smoothies for that health kick.

from crisps to bread and pasta.

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Our next thing is Meat, Gluten free

vegetarian and vegan products.

meat products made locally, local organic meat in store and to order.

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If you haven’t already been to see the new store, now is the time! Puravida, next to Tesco Express on Herbert Terrace, now has an even bigger range of clothing and accessories than ever before across 2 floors.

All of the new winter stock is out with Men’s, Women’s and Kids ranges bursting off the rails. We now stock shoes and flip flops from Reef as well as clothes by Animal, Saltrock and Oshea. Check out the range of winter warmers from ultra cosy fleece lined hoodies to funky designed beanie hats all for kids and adults.

Heading to christmas why not pop in and check out some of the great gift ideas in our lifestyle and accessory range. Don’t forget we stock some great gadgets too like the NEW Go Pro Range and iLife cases for iPhone and iPad. The mini Two Bare Feet Skateboards are in stock in all colours for the kids as well as their funky range of scooters, but for the bigger riders you should check out the exclusive Jay Adams Signature Z-Flex boards and own a piece of classic skateboarding history!

If you are looking for a bargain we have a well stocked £10 and £20 rail all year round……. and with over 100 pairs of sunglasses from only £12.99 there is something there for everyone.

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Cardiff International White Water (CIWW) are now selling Christmas gift vouchers…a unique present for those seeking the ultimate adrenalin adventure!

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The ultimate Christmas gift!

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group activity at Cardiff Bay Water Activity

With Christmas just around the corner –

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what better gift for all your friends and

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family than vouchers for an exhilarating

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CIWW has activities to suit all tastes, abilities and pockets. For surf enthusiasts it hosts a simulated surf machine providing the thrills of surfing at a touch of a button.

Or for those who love the outdoors and adventure why not treat them to a voucher for an exhilarating white water rafting session?! Alternatively for those who prefer to stay dry – why not try our newest activity Sky Trail. Just opened this autumn – the high ropes structure towers above the white water course, letting you zip wire from activity to activity experiencing the many fun filled obstacles including the Burma Bridge, Monkey Swing and Barrel

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White Water Rafting

players are free to explore the Laser Blast

Family Rafting

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opponents whilst you try and tag them.

Indoor Surfing Hot Dogging

Laser Blast is fun, safe and completely

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Wondering where to get

Christmas Tree Festival

There is a varied programme of live

your Christmas party

at St.Augustine’s Church

music throughout the festival. Highlights

dress?

Penarth

include the toddlers all gathering to sing

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th of December

opens. Don’t be surprised to find virtuoso

Or a new jacket now the seasons are changing? Looking for a new pair of high

You know it’s officially Christmas once

heels? Head to Sewing Birds!

you’ve visited the Christmas Tree Festival

their Christmas songs just as the festival

performances from world class performers in between the charming children’s choirs.

at St.Augustine’s. Local businesses, We have expanded and now sell pre-

schools, clubs and societies don their

loved luxury fashion at affordable prices.

thinking caps and adorn their trees with all

We carry a range of top quality designer

that’s evocative of Christmas. The church

and high street wear in sizes 8 - 22 from

is a beautiful sight of twinkling lights, glitter

Coast, Jaeger, Joules, Karen Millen,

and bells.

To top the day off we highly recommend a visit to the parish hall in Albert Road where throughout the festival weekend the Parish catering team will be serving a selection of warming homemade soups with heavenly mince pies and teas to

Versace and Calvin Klein.

Saturday and Sunday, 6th and 7th We are still your local clothing alterations

December the Penarth Christmas Tree

and repairs service too!

Festival at St Augustine’s Church will

follow. You might pick up a few homemade jams and cakes to take home with you, a good old fashioned Christmas.

be open between the hours are 11am to ‘You’ve got a great eye for fabulous

5pm on Saturday and 12 noon to 5pm on

clothes and everything is totally unique

Sunday.

me find the perfect dress for my son’s

The local schools are invited to breakfast

wedding but I could have bought the

with Santa on Saturday morning and then

whole shop!’ Jane, Penarth

all are welcome to gather outside the parish hall at 10.45am to be ceremoniously led by a piper, local dignitaries and Father

35c Albert Road, Penarth, CF64 1BY

Christmas himself, to open the festival at

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11.00 am.

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concessions. Accompanied children are admitted free and all proceeds go to

and of the highest quality. You helped

Sewing Birds

The entrance fee is £3.00 for adults, £2.50

charity. Refreshments are available both days at the Parish Hall in Albert Road. If you haven’t been to the Festival before, come and see the dozens of imaginatively decorated trees from schools, groups, businesses and individuals in Penarth.

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Bojangles Things to want and wish for this Winter A gift shop full of this season’s most delightful gifts - something for everyone!

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Quote Penarth view when booking and you will receive 10% off service

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STRANDZ 029 2070 6709

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Osmond Drake Opticians has been in Glebe Street, Penarth since 1958. It is now owned by Ossie’s Grandson, Marc and his wife Alison.

Osmond Drake Opticians has been in

protection against glare and scratches and

Glebe Street, Penarth since 1958.

more importantly, overall quality. You may

It is now owned by Ossie’s Grandson,

be able to get two cheap pairs of glasses,

Marc and his wife Alison. Marc is an

but they are cheap FOR a reason!

Optometrist and Alison a Dispensing Optician. Tes a Dispensing Optician, Kate

Because we’re an independent optician,

and new recruit Ceri are both Optical

we treat you as an individual and give

Advisors who complete their professional

your vision the time and attention it

and friendly team.

deserves. Unlike some retail chains, we have the freedom of choice and only

Osmond Drake in Penarth is now offering

recommend products of the highest

new and existing patients a special offer -

quality.

a complimentary second pair of spectacle lenses with every purchase of Crizal. t’s a

Crizal spectacle lenses are always our first

great opportunity to get two new pairs of

choice as they offer protection against the

glasses at a greatly reduced price.

six enemies of clear vision. They protect against glare, scratches, smudges, dust,

At Osmond Drake, we don’t believe in

water and UV, giving you superior vision

giving you a ‘spare’ pair of specs, every

whilst eliminating all of the annoying

pair we dispense has a primary purpose,

factors that come with wearing glasses.

they aren’t for keeping in the back of a

www.osmonddrake.co.uk 107 Glebe St, Penarth, CF64 1ED 029 2070 9526 Osmond Drake Opticians

dusty cupboard. Your second pair can

When wondering if you need two new

be tinted prescription lenses, polarising

pairs of glasses, ask yourself how many

lenses, even a nice clear pair to wear with

pairs of shoes you have. You would

a designer frame so you can alternate

never compromise with only one pair so

your look.

don’t compromise on your vision and eye health.

We also want to dispel the myth that all spectacle lenses are the same. That’s

Come in and see us today for some expert

simply not the case. They can vary

advice and to have access to the quality of

so much in design, material, comfort,

vision you have only ever dreamed of.

Call us for an appointment on 02920 709526

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www.sewlovelypenarth.com 102 Glebe St, Penarth, CF64 1ED 07583 148278 or 07793 503068 @Sew__Lovely facebook.com/sewlovely2sew

The Amazing Spaces feature will bring you the behind the scenes of a unique location in and around the town of Penarth. This amazing space could be based on the high street, in your garden or a hidden gem somewhere off the beaten track.

If you know or have an amazing space please email info@penarthview.co.uk

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Amazing Spaces

Its ever Sew Lovely!

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A local couple from Penarth, Carol and Conrad have had a fabulous first year running their popular business Sew Lovely. Tanya BrooksDowset t popped over to their amazing space for a coffee to catch up with the dynamic duo.

Why open a sewing shop in Penarth?

“I have a degree in textile design and experience in making wedding dresses, home furnishings and home crafts. During the past two years I have been busy teaching sewing classes from my own home to all ages. It was when I ran a small stall in Happy Days, Cowbridge that I first enjoyed the retail experience. It became so successful I decided to look for a permanent retail space in Penarth. Within weeks, Conrad and I had signed the contract on a retail shop on Glebe Street.”

What can we expect from your amazing space Sew Lovely?

“We offer a very personal service with a variety of small sewing classes. There are tailor made workshops for all ages from 8 to 88. No matter what age you are sewing can be so much fun and a very rewarding hobby. We offer classes for the complete beginner to the more experienced sewist.

There is a good selection of haberdashery items and an amazing range of fabrics.

We have seen a popular demand for vintage clothing also, especially for children.”

I hear you have lots of regular customers.

“Ys we do, there are a few characters that visit us each week and we have made some fabulous friends since we opened.

One of our lovely customers is Tracy JL. Tracy says “I came to Sew Lovely as a complete beginner, my Mum had bought me a sewing machine for my birthday which has lived in the loft for 2 years. The beginner lessons at Sew Lovely were perfect, I was shown how to thread my machine and the first week I completed a gorgeous love heart pin cushion! I was thrilled! After the first set of lessons I had made the pin cushion, a piped sewing machine cover, a zipped make up bag and an envelope cushion. I then went on to the advanced course and have since made all sorts of things from an Alice in Wonderland dress to a memory quilt using my daughters old baby clothes. At the moment Carol is teaching me to make a dress for a special wedding I am going to.

Carol and Conrad are amazing, they are

incredibly patient and the environment is really creative and relaxing, I have met so many lovely people through my courses and everyone in my family will be getting home made gifts that I have sewed this Christmas.”

What sewing workshops are available this Autumn and Winter?

“We have a beginners class, improvers class and following a commercial pattern workshop. We have been flooded with enquiries for our Christmas workshops which will include learning to make a Christmas advent calendar, Christmas Stockings and Christmas bunting. There is also a really cute workshop on how to make a super hero cape for the kids. Not forgetting the more traditional classes which include pin-board making, our Friday night quilt club as well as 1-2-1 coaching.”

What is the plan for 2015?

“Sew Lovely will be offering a selection of new funky events including hen parties, where you will have the choice to make bunting or knickers with the option to bring your own champagne. We are taking orders now for these parties.”

What is the recent community news from Sew Lovely?

We were really excited to be involved with Belle Vue Park Centenary event and we are also working with the local Red Cross Charity Shop whereby we are in the process of making a handmade quilt for their Christmas raffle.

What else do you offer in this amazing space?

“We service sewing machines as well as selling brand new Singer machines and overlockers.”

What Christmas promotions do you have available?

“Sewing machine with lessons for the reduced price of £250 valid until 24th December 2014 but can be redeemed after Christmas - the perfect gift for a potential sewer!”

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FAST, FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL Victoria Garage is a long standing family run business offering car servicing and repairs in Penarth on Redlands Road. Established for 30 years, we have been serving generations of satisfied customers and continue to deliver a fast and friendly service to all our customers.

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At Victoria Garage we undertake all

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or improvements. Good prices and friendly By offering test facilities from 8.30am to service. Our MOT testing centre is able 5.30pm, Monday - Friday and Saturday to deal with any car or light commercial 8.30 - 12.30 you will find that Victoria vehicle up to 3000kg. Our aim is to garage can fit in with your working pass your car and with the average test schedules. taking just 45 minutes, offering a fast and efficient service.

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Care & Attention

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At Victoria Garage we pride ourselves

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Classic Car Classics

by Tanya Brooks-Dowsett

How time flies! Three months have passed since I was chatting with Matt at Victoria Garage about his passion for classic VW cars and vans. In the time since his last appearance on Penarth View, Matt has been busy working on two particular VWs: the Type 3 and the 1971 Campervan. So I caught up with him to hear about how the refurbishment on both vehicles is going.

How are the cars looking now?

Just in case you’re wondering, this classic

“The Type 3 has been sent off for a re-

will not be for sale. Instead, Matt wants a

spray with a sprayer in Barry, Nicki – a

summertime cruising experience, and you

young and enthusiastic sprayer who is

can hardly blame him! However, if and

very dedicated and good at his job. The

when he decides to sell, he is confident

colour we chose was the original marina

he won’t be short of buyers! Matt will take

blue, but it’s now looking a lot deeper in

it to the classic car shows, and if the car

colour – just how it should have originally

wins any prizes such as the prestigious

looked before 41 years of fading.”

Best in Show or Best Alternative Category (due to the model’s rarity) awards, he is

Top Tips ... winter

maintenance for your car

1. Always put antifreeze into your car 2. Check your tyres; make sure you have good tread for the snow and ice 3. Check your fluid levels regularly – i.e. oil and water

What is the next stage?

confident this will raise the value of the

“The next stage will involve the painful

car.

4. Lights – are they all working?

screws to fit which should take a couple

Do you have any new classic car

5. When salt is laid on the roads in

of weeks’ work, including some evenings

projects on the horizon?

and weekends. Seats will be re-sprung;

“I am on the lookout for more classic cars

so make sure it’s protected, polished

the carpet, which has been imported

but they have to be the right price. I would

and waxed underneath! Keep your

from the USA, fitted; and the bumpers will

love a Golf GTI Mark 1 - perfect for winter.

chrome polished.

rebuild. There are hundreds of bolts and

need to be chromed. We are also waiting

cold conditions, it can cause havoc to the paint and chassis of a classic car,

6. Make sure it is regularly serviced,

on new wings which are coming in from

“I have also been busy working on an

and if you don’t need to use the

California where a lot of these cars ended

Austin Healey Sprite 1972 which was in

classic car then don’t, let it have a

up. The car should be finished by the end

for mechanical repair and rear axle work.

holiday!

of October, subject to delivery of the parts

This was a beauty – the same colour as

7. For cold winter starts, consider an

from the USA.”

my Type 3. I’ve also had an MG BGT V8

electronic ignition

in the garage for some welding work.”

Shame we can’t see them, I gave Matt strict instructions to take photos of these classic gems!!

8. Keep it under cover if possible 9. If you’re storing it over winter, put it on an axle stand and take the wheels off. Store it in area that has a draft to blow through as this will prevent

As we move into the autumn/winter

moisture build-up which can cause

seasons, Matt has kindly offered our

mould. Put dishwasher salt in the back

readers some classic winter maintenance

and that will absorb the moisture.

tips.It doesn’t matter what age your car is,

10. Drive safely!

the basics still apply.

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SOCIAL LIFE Penarth Northern Soul Club

Penarth Northern Soul Club is brought to you by Shelley Norton and Liam Curtin, both Penarth residents and friends united by a love of music.

“The launch of Penarth Soul Club in September was a huge success and we were blown away by the scale of the response. We knew it would be popular and we had our fingers crossed that enough people would come so there was a good atmosphere. But we never could have predicted a full dance floor by 8.30pm! There was a lovely combination of die hard Soul fans dressed up and with all the dance moves and then those just bopping along to great music. And young and old alike. All united by a love of soul music.”

“After the launch we were inundated by requests for running the night more often but we feel that every other month gives us 6 weeks or so to plan and promote and time to build up that excitement again.”

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Doors open 7.30pm and entrance is £3 on the door.

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SOCIAL LIFE PenaRth Lawn Tennis Club late summer Ball Penarth Pier pavilion saturday 20th september

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SOCIAL LIFE Coffee Morning Society 40th Birthday Celebrations!

In the summer of 1974 Bev House, Jenny Rosser and Pam Dodd met for a coffee. Soon after the first two “coffee babies” were born and have recently turned 40. Barbara Godfrey, Carol Ham, Pam Pritchard, Jane Thomas and Sue Gape joined in and more babies were born. The group has grown over the years and now totals approximately 20 ladies. Every Wednesday morning these ladies meet at each others’ houses for coffee, cake and occasionally a glass of wine! The “coffee babies” have spread spread all over the country but remember with fond affection the coffee mornings. Marriages and births have swelled the numbers of this extended coffee family and on Sunday 24th August everyone got together to celebrate 40 years of coffee morning and friendship.

An evening with top Michelin starred chef, James Sommerin.

Westbourne brought together speakers from top universities across the UK to meet with parents and students to discuss how to get in to the best universities ... all the while soaking up the relaxed atmosphere of Mr Sommerin’s new restaurant on Penarth Seafront and sampling some of his unique, award winning cuisine.

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SOCIAL LIFE Penarth PENARTH Songwriters’ Northern Circle SOUL CLUB

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Penarth Soul Songwriters’ Club is brought Circle at toAll you Saint’s

by Shelley Church Hall Friday 2014 with Jess Klein, Norton and 26th LiamSeptember Curtin, both Penarth residents Kirkfriends Morganunited and Sarah Howells (Photos by Nick and by a love of music.

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