Spring Issue 2017

Penarth View Penarth life, leisure & business

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Spring 2017

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Street Food Fever in penarth

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Spring into action as they say...are you ready to enjoy the new season in all it’s glory? If you are wondering what to do over the next few months in Penarth, look no further as we have plenty of ideas in our What’s On Guide on page 22.

We have been busy collaborating with some wonderful local characters including new business owner Narelle Dancey who wrote a feature about Street Food Fever which seems vibrant at the moment. We are also thrilled to hear that Picnic Penarth is back in town on 29th/30th April.

We have a variety of interesting articles including sports reporter Dyfri Owen’s

Penarth View www.penarthview.co.uk tanya@penarthview.co.uk 07817628442 @PenarthView facebook.com/penarthview Editor: Tanya Lynch Design: nicjonesdesign Photography: Tanya Lynch, Simon Gough, Jack Hayward Contributors: Sarah Thompson, Dyfri Owen, Claire Rees, Narelle Dancey, Bethan Elfyn, Cath Jones, Jack Hayward, John Davies Proof reading: Sarah Thompson - Bespoke Admin Our next issue will be out in June 2017 Whilst every effort is made to achieve accuracy, Penarth View is not responsible for any errors or omissions.

interview with entrepreneur and keen adventurer Nick Russill. Plus we keep you up to date with the exciting news that Brazilian football legend Pele is coming to town in June. One of our fabulous contributors Sarah Thompson tells us about her Hygge Retreats experience along the Gower coast on page 8.

I hope you enjoy our Spring issue and as always a huge thanks to our local businesses and of course you our readers for supporting Penarth View. Be sure to contact us if you have any news or events you would like us to promote in our Summer issue due out beginning of June.

Tanya Editor

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Love Local Coffee Penarth has always been known as a sleepy seaside town. Although that culture is all about to change to an awake and caffeinated seaside town. I mean who doesn’t love a coffee on a cold day?

Penarths café culture is on the up and quickly! So here’s a little guide to some of our favourite places.

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Love Local Coffee First up if you’re after an artisan coffee and some quality food to accompany it, check out Waterloo Tea. This coffee shop is situated right in the middle of Penarth in the old Washington Buildings being home to art displays and a very modern yet Asian influenced interior. You can easily people watch from the windows and it’s a great location to just watch the world go by.

Known as a tea room they boast a variety of teas from multiple regions around the world which are all served to perfection and come with their own instructions.

They have the same attention to detail to coffee as well serving up perfect flat whites and any artisan coffee you’re after. If your a real caffeine enthusiast and want to know more, have a chat with the staff and they will happily educate you further with what’s in the hopper. It’s a perfect

place for a tea lover and a coffee lover, situated right in the heart of Penarth.

comfortable atmosphere and is truly a hidden gem.

Everyone who visits any town and wants to indulge in the cafe culture is on the hunt for the ‘secret gem’. That locally owned place only the local knowledge will get you to. We have one right here in the Vale. Ok, it’s not quite Penarth but it’s a small drive away in Dinas Powys. This locally run and owned café is the real heart of what coffee culture stands for. The Plug owned and run by Pete and Rachel Lewis who even more impressively serve their own roasted coffee! Pete’s the man if you’re after a truly individual coffee, using his own roast he serves up filter, espresso, espresso with milk. He bakes in house all the cakes you will see on display (and smell). It’s a real family run business with a focus on artisan coffee. It’s a small but yet

I know what you’re thinking but where can I take the kids and have a mothers meeting?!

Penarth is known for its seaside position and one place I can really recommend is Penarth Pier Pavillion they serve a range of teas, coffee, food and have events happening on a regular basis. The coffee shop is located in the pier pavilion building itself overlooking the ocean.

The building has recently been restored to its now modern aesthetics. It boasts an art gallery which is constantly changing and a small cinema upstairs... oh and don’t forget the beach of course which is literally beneath you. It’s a place with plenty of variety if you’re bringing the whole family.

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Engagement ring and wedding band combination

With Wedding season, well and truly on its way, it seems a perfect time to shout about winning the accolade of ‘Welsh Wedding Jeweller 2016’ an award now

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We are so passionate about what we do whether it be Engagement, Wedding or any other Jewellery. Using state of the art technology together with traditional jewellery making techniques, we can create a series of 3D computer generated images of your design, we can also rework your old and much loved pieces to give them a new lease of life and keep the sentiment‌this along with over 20 years experience in the Jewellery trade including CAD designing, Gem setting, Goldsmithing, silversmithing and Valuing, complimented with over 20 years experience in building customer relationships is our winning combination that allows us to stand apart from the rest.

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Forging long-term customer relationships is important to us. We value your feedback and would love to hear from you.

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coast to coast Each issue we will be setting off on our travels to enjoy what seems to be the buzz word of the moment – a staycation.

We will be travelling along the UK coastline for a weekend and reporting back about our experience on where to stay, eat & drink.

We are back and fresh faced from our Winter escape to the coast on a Hygge Retreats weekend, a lovely experience with a small group of guests and our host Tanya Lynch.

The location: Langland Cove Guesthouse, Rotherslade Road, Mumbles The venue: A luxurious coastal B&B with four en-suite individually styled rooms, huge kitchen, stylish lounge with cosy wood burning stove and designer sofas. The property is a real mix of industrial, ethnic and contemporary styling.

The rooms: Comfy beds, funky lighting, gorgeous bedding and throws, bathrooms with special touches like complimentary earplugs & eco-friendly toiletries. I was lucky enough to be

Coast Life able to see the sea from my room and enjoyed sitting in bed with the sunlight streaming in each morning.

Activities: There was a relaxed agenda for the Hygge Retreats weekend planned by our Tanya, this mostly included eating, chatting, reading books and magazines which were thoughtfully provided for guests. We made the most of our beach location with a few coastal walks and coffees in yummy cafes along the way.

Nearby: The guesthouse is a very short walk to Rotherslade and Langland beaches and there are the cute and cosy Surf Side Cafes at both beaches. If you fancy some retail therapy, Newton Road isn’t far and has some lovely independent boutiques, bars and galleries, our favourites were Oyster Gallery, Pebble & Kindle House.

What’s so special: I was really looking forward to relaxing on the retreat and escaping real life - running my business Bespoke Admin and looking after my young family – for a weekend by the sea. I was lucky enough to share the company of fellow Business Women Penarth ladies – Liz, Jo, Tamzin, Lesley, & Leigharne – owner of new hair salon The Hair Business opening in Penarth in March.

Overview:This is the perfect location for coastal chilling, beach walking, independent retail delights, beach café hopping and the guesthouse provides a cosy and on-trend environment to relax and unwind. It’s a real find!

By Sarah Thompson Hygge Retreats – for more information on dates and locations contact host Tanya Lynch.

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STyle life A new season of style is here ~ let’s take a look at what it’s all about this Spring!

So the Pantone colour for Spring/Summer 2017 is ‘Greenery’! It’s bright, it’s cheery and it’s predominantly a warm colour. Along with this colour, the shops are adorned with bright oranges, yellows and easy to wear teal. This is wonderful news for those that suit yellow-based tones and can take the warm brighter colours.

For those of us that suit more blue based cooler tones, fear not, there are some popular hues out there too, such as cerise and blush pink.

Topshop

M&S

Based on these vibrant and zesty colours for Spring, it’s a perfect time to embrace this positivity and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Think opening scenes of the film ‘La La Land’ and go for an overcoat in cerise or bright yellow, instead of the usual ‘safe’ navy, black or taupe. This is the season to push the boundaries and not look out of place!

I fell in love with this floral teal jumper from H&M. It has that extra interest with the pattern and is a great way to have an on trend piece for a low price label. Fashion should be fun, so play with it and let your inner creativity come out. Embroidery is huge right now and I love these jeans from Zara that make denim look ultra feminine.

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Zara

H&M

H&M

Style Life

You will be seeing fluted sleeves a lot too, perhaps not terribly practical but ‘oh so stylish!” I do love this more pared down blouse from M&S in a very soft blue - a great option if brights aren’t your thing. Another colour that remains popular, is blush pink and I adore this ruffle jumper also from H&M - it makes a statement but in a subtle way. These two shades are really versatile and work easily with denim pieces or more formal colours such as black, navy and grey.

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If you love some of these bright colours but feel a little apprehensive, a great way to introduce them to your look is through accessories. Try treating yourself to a watch, a bag or a pair of shoes and get used to expressing your chosen ‘colour pop’ that way first. These fun and funky pieces really caught my eye.

Aquazzura

Warehouse

My ultimate ‘wow’ piece has to be this Warehouse blouse that I spotted recently. I love the vibrant colour, against the delicate print and the slightly dramatic cut. It is a juxtaposition all in one piece, which can be worn in so many ways.

Michael Kors

Versus

If you would like to have a style consultation with me to see how I can best help you, then please book an appointment to see me at ‘A Brush with Beauty’ studio in Penarth. Enjoy getting your zest on this Spring and let your colours brighten up your day, every day!

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NEED A SPRING CLEAN FOR YOUR HOME OR OFFICE? Time to shake off the winter blues and look forward to the warmer, longer days of Spring. But what about the dreaded ’Spring Clean’?!

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New Showroom Now Open at our Penarth store - Come and view the full range of Karndean design floors and Uniclic laminate flooring.

Don’t forget we still give away FREE UNDERLAY with all our stainfree carpets.

For Free quotes just call or pop in-store today.

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Jo Buckerfield BA (Hons) - Design Director With you every step of the way

A loved kitchen lives at the heart of every happy home Your Space Living will transform the way you see your home by designing a beautiful space that allows you to share your time in comfort surrounded by those you love. By offering a qualified and experienced design service that includes you at every step, we can make sure the new room we create together is tailored to your needs, meeting the highest standards of quality and finish.

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Home Life open shelving

Spring time is upon us and there’s every reason to be excited. So it’s time to tidy up, sort out the clutter and prepare for the long Summer nights gathered around the kitchen table enjoying the best of times with the people you love.

When it comes to kitchen storage, there are some fantastic products on the market. Here are a few of the trends for 2017 to help you sort out your space, organise your belongings and declutter your worktops so that you can take back control of the most important room in your home.

Open Shelving Rather than filling your walls with yet more cabinets, why not consider a simple solution that adds a splash of minimalism, looks great and sets your kitchen apart from all the rest.

Wall panel storage

Wall panel storage Wall mounted panel storage systems are also incredibly popular and are available in a huge range of colours, finishes and textures.

Incorporated into the panel is a stylish aluminium rail, into which slots a multitude of beautifully designed storage devices that offer practicality and style to the way you organise your kitchen.

Lemans Lemans are an essential accessory for any corner unit which is awkward to fill without crawling around on your hands and knees.

Wirework Internal wirework solutions that can make a hard to reach shelf come to you.

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Springtime is my favourite time in the kitchen retail industry. People come to me with their plans for a Summer transformation and I love to help develop those ideas into something truly special. I genuinely believe that a loved kitchen lives at the heart of every happy home.

So create a kitchen you love and see the difference it makes you and those around you.

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Welcome to another year

In 2016, we donated money

in the property market, and

and time to over a dozen local

our 49th! We love living and

charities, groups and teams and

working here and take pride in being part of the Penarth community and doing our bit where we can.

will continue to do so in 2017. It is great to see more and more new independent businesses opening up all over the town. If you would like to know more about one of the older ones, please get over to our website and find out what we have to offer.

Whitcliffe Drive ÂŁ700,000 With a superb waterfront location and large westerly rear garden, this 1950s built detached property offers excellent potential as a family home. Currently with two reception rooms, four bedrooms and a bathroom plus integral garage, there is scope to extend and upgrade, subject to planning, in this ever popular location. EPC: E.

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Pill Street ÂŁ230,000 A very well improved and extended period property in the heart of Cogan, ideal for first time buyers and young families. With quality fittings throughout including uPVC double glazed sash windows, this home has plenty of class and an enviable location close to shopping and leisure facilities as well as Cogan Primary School and Cogan Station.

david baker & company 2-3 Station Approach, Penarth, CF64 3EE 029 2070 2622 info@davidbaker.co.uk www.davidbaker.co.uk @davidbakerandco davidbakerandco

With three of the four Penarth mens teams in the thick of promotion battles, this promises to be an exciting end of season run. The 1st team stand atop of Conference North, with promotion in their own hands to the Championship for next season. With very few blips, the team have welcomed new players and have jelled into a very formidable side and boast the most deadly attack and meanest defence in the league.

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Exciting end of season for hockey clubs opportunity for our oldest and youngest players to show what they can (still!!) do. The 3rds have a chance at promotion and the 4ths are happy to complete their first season in over 25 years.

The 2nds are lying in third place, only two points off second place. A tough start has been followed by some momentum building performances and things are looking good providing they can field strong teams for the rest of the campaign.

Penarth Ladies have a tough end of season run ahead of them for all three teams. The 1sts got off to an excellent start under new coach Dafydd Tomos and went into the Christmas break unbeaten, sitting a close second in the league. Unfortunately they suffered a narrow defeat on their first game back but it’s still all to play for in the fight for title. Needing some big wins and three points they will be relying on captain Naomi Edwards to lead the way to the top.

The 3rds and 4ths have both reformed in recent years and are now thriving. Both play in the bottom league but provide an excellent

The 3rds struggled with a lot of changes in the team week to week, translating into poor results and seeing them sitting at the bottom

of division 2. This does not reflect the standard and determination with which they’ve played.

The second half of the season started with a new captain, Helen O’Neill, and a 7-0 victory, so the team are hoping to continue this form into the back end of the season to avoid relegation danger.

The 2nds had a mixed start to the season but have managed to keep promotion hopes alive, with the team goals tally already topping that of the end of last season. To have a chance of finishing in the top two, they need to win almost all their remaining games. A tall order, but they are ready for the challenge. Overall an exciting climax in store for all Penarth ladies teams this season!

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your local friendly electrician

I fell in love with Penarth when I travelled down to visit family from the north of Scotland where

C Green domestic electrics

I was posted with the Royal Air Force. After

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serving six years I became a qualified electrician

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my wife.

Penarth, CF64 1TB

Most of my days are spent around Penarth fixing MY NAME IS CHRIS GREEN THE OWNER OF C GREEN DOMESTIC ELECTRICS. I

problems due to the age of peoples electrics.

What a lot of customers say to me is that they are aware their electrics are old but are unsure how to tell if they need a rewire.

PROVIDE AN HONEST,

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FRIENDLY AND

Due to this I am now offering a free call

ALWAYS ON TIME

out to have a look, give advice and put

ELECTRICAL SERVICE.

minds at ease.

USEFUL TIP Over Christmas a number of people called having problems with their lights tripping.

We all know if the lights go out it can be a nightmare, so a quick thing to try is if you have an outside light controlled by a light switch, switch it off and try the light trip switch again. If the lights turn on then you know the problem is with the outside light.

The problem is usually caused by water leaking into the light.

At Shepherd Sharpe we see things differently.

We see our customers as people and their properties as homes.

We love what we do; always matching the right people with the right home.

Your local estate agent that is right at the heart of the community Shepherd Sharpe is owned and run by us, local people, people like you. So when it comes to selling your home we have far better knowledge, expertise and love for the area where we specialise.

4 Andrews Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2AA www.shepherdsharpe.com info@shepherdsharpe.com 02920 707 999

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this Spring Penarth’s Handmade Market

BOOK Readings

Sunday 5th March - The Paget Rooms With more than 35 stalls full of gift inspiration.

From candles and cushions to prints and personalised pictures, there will be something to suit everyone’s taste and budget. £1 entry for adults, children have free entry.

Saturday 18th March - Griffin Books - book reading for new book ‘Sophie finds a Fairy Door’ part of the Through the Door series

by Laura Sheldon and Philippa Edmunds, refreshments will be provided.

RNLI Quiz Night Tuesday 7th March - 7.30 pm The Captain’s Wife, Sully £1.00 per team member Raffle and fabulous prizes on the night

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Tuesday 28th March - Waterloo Tea Rooms author Kater Hamer will be promoting her new book Doll Funeral.

Penarth Wedding Fayre Sunday 2nd April - 11am-3pm The Paget Rooms - More than 25 stallholders

will come together to showcase their work and make your wedding plans easier. From dresses to decorators, photographers to florists, you can find a whole range of exceptional businesses offering bespoke options for your special day.

PPP physio 10th Birthday Saturday 22nd April - 7.30 til late Penarth Conservative Club Live music from Green Street. All past, present & future patients welcome. Come & help us celebrate.

Taste of Penarth

sports dinner events Vale Sports Arena Friday 24th March - Glenn Hoddle Saturday 25th March - Calzaghe Showcase – “Undefeated” Friday 21st April - Harry Redknapp Friday 12th May - Stan Collymore Friday 2nd June - Football legend Pele is coming to Penarth!

More information at www.valesportsarena.cymru

YUKO HARRIS @ THE COMMON, Waterloo Tea Penarth 25 March, 29 April – 7.15pm, £15 per head Japanese Supper Club, Vegan and non-vegan options available. Book online waterlootea.com.

Picnic Penarth Saturday 29 - Sunday 30th April Station Approach A celebration of the best street food, drink and live music from around South Wales. www.picnicpenarth.wales for further information

Snowcat Cinema Independent pop up cinema based in Penarth.

Screening all kinds of films throughout 2017 from mainstream blockbusters to cult, lesser known and lost classics. www.snowcatcinema.co.uk

PPODD Market Sunday 18th June - The Paget Rooms Contemporary pop up market of carefully curated and hand picked selection of good quality stalls. www.ppodd.com

Big Lunch on Plassey Square.

Sunday 18th June - Plassey Square A bring your own picnic with face painting, childrens games and competition for the best picnic set. More info will follow nearer the time on Penarth View’s facebook page.

Penarth Library Activities for Children Amser Stori – Mondays 2-3pm, Welsh Medium storytime for 0-4s.

Storytime (booking essential) – Tuesdays 2-2.30pm, story & craft for 2-5s.

Tots Treasure Time – Alternate Wednesdays 10-10.30am Rhyme & Sign- Alternate Fridays 10-10.30am Chatterbooks – Monthly reading group for 7-12s.

BELLE VUE MUSIC IN THE PARK

Code Club – Tuesdays 3.45-4.45pm Age 9+

Sunday 9 July – 2-7pm For more information on being a sponsor, craft or food & beverage vendor contact Anne Keeling – bellevuepenarth@gmail.com.

BLAST: Creative – Saturdays, Weekly arts group, 10 places available so booking essential.

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My wife, Louise and I

Cookery demos

would like to welcome

Our next cookery demo will be hosted

you to our restaurant with

on 9th April, 11th June, 27th August, 22nd

rooms on the seafront in Penarth. Enjoy a unique, relaxed dining experience you won’t forget. Be

October and 17th December. Book your place now, 1hr demo with 3 course lunch and wine pairing £70pp. If you would like to join the fun for the event please contact us on 02920706559.

welcomed by our warm, CHEF PATRON

friendly front of house

Kids Kitchen

team and enjoy the

Here at Restaurant James Sommerin we are

panoramic views over the Severn Estuary.

passionate about getting children engaged with the food they eat so in the future they

Gift vouchers available and would make the ideal Easter gift

can make better decisions later on in life with regards to food. We also want to introduce to them the world of a fine dining kitchen and show them that at the heart of it good, local,

We are proud to have been awarded a Michelin Star

quality produce is all thats needed to create

james sommerin

something amazing on their own plates. They

The Esplanade, Penarth, CF64 3AU 029 2070 6559 www.jamessommerinrestaurant.co.uk

will be cooking you up a storm in your kitchen in no time! If you think you or your child would be interested please call us on 02920 706559 for

@JSommerin

more information on dates available and what

Restaurant James Sommerin

our “Kids Kitchen” would include.

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Taste of Penarth

Jam es S om m e r i n e ve n ts

OWners Charlotte & Matt opened Willmore’s in January 2017. due to their passion for the hospitality industry they both wanted to open a venue that would offer a friendly and relaxed Opening Hours Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday & Saturday: 8.30am - 11pm 26

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Taste of Penarth

Local residents and tourists looking for a latte or traditional cup of tea are on constant rotation in this bustling cute space opposite Penarth library.

Named after the Willmore brothers who built the Washington Building in 1938. The Willmore brothers built the Washington buildings in the grounds of the Washington hotel. The building incorporated the Washington luxury cinema.

They developed the hotel into apartments which sit behind the shop frontage. They lived there later in life themselves. The story of the Willmores brothers is inside the cafe and a really interesting read.

Willmore’s offers a really friendly atmosphere.

The interior is cool and contemporary mixed with nostalic memories via art or photographs.

The wifi code is hidden in one of the messages on the wall.

Owner Charlotte is well known in the town and will rarely be seen standing still, good banter can be heard from customers and staff, the latter pouring a strong coffee with kick. “This coffee’s amazing,” says a local regular exiting with a macchiato-sized takeaway. Arguably becoming one of the more popular coffee shops in Penarth.

Breakfast and brunch menus are served from 8.30am to catch parents on route to school and the city slickers before catching their train into Cardiff.

There is a delightful lunch menu with plenty of sandwiches for lunch. The lunch menu has signature dishes like Willmore’s pie and ploughmans block and - of course - there’s avo on toast. Daily specials are presented on their uber cool brown paper roll.

Don’t miss the ‘door stop’ size slices of toast with homemade jam – perfect start to your day, whatever the mood. Not forgetting they are open Friday & Saturday for evening dining.

willmores 1938 4 Washington Buildings, Stanwell Road 02920 709600 @willmores1938 @willmores1938

Willmore’s can be hired for events and private functions – Business Women Penarth will be hosting one of their regular monthly meetings this Spring. Plus chef special evenings will be hosted this Spring.

Cool bits - Original art work of the building back in 1938 by a local artist Malcolm Murphy.

WHAT THE LOCALS ARE SAYING...

“Stunning lunch menu at Willmore’s. Highly recommend the homemade pie with mash it was delicious!! A lovely family run business in the heart of Penarth serving very tasty homemade food. Just what Penarth needed.

Will definitely be recommending to all.”

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True French Cuisine

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-2:30pm Sunday 12pm - 3pm Tuesday to Saturday 6pm till 10pm with a bar area for French cocktails

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Taste of Penarth

Chez Francis How true is true french cuisine?

Francis has chosen to embrace his most recent french restaurant business with gusto!

Nothing about this exquisite venue is low-key, carefully lit and oozing with moody french colours says this is a restaurant opened with a creative design team and a heart full of dreams. No tablecloths but comfortably smart, the seating plan has been arranged to offer ambience and enough space for private conversation.

The menu doesn’t read impulsive but the Petits Plats or as translated Little Plates does whet the appetite with lots of little flavours including...

Tarte Tatin a L’oignon (french onion tart with a mixed leaf salad) £5.95. Camembert au Four (Baked Camembert served with fig marmalade and toasted bread) £8.95. Galette De Pomme De Terre (Potato & Onion cake served with Aioli) £3.95.

It’s a pleasure to see a kitchen that has the confidence to offer such well prepared french country cuisine.

Our two course lunch consisted of a hearty Chicken Livers in a brandy cream sauce

complimented with Parmentier Potatoes just perfect on a cold damp Tuesday.

Dessert was a delightful chocolate gateau which was suprisingly light but in my opinion did have room to have more of a chocolate kick – coming from a sugar addict who needs a dense pudding, I would have preferred a smaller size dessert and more of an intense hit of dark chocolate.

Like all the main plates, too, it seems designed to spur on a good romp through the wine list.

The cellar has an eclectic mix of French wines and the staff have an extensive knowledge and are more than happy to reccomend a bottle.

It would be rude not to enjoy the French style tapas served at the bar with a French cocktail.

By Tanya Lynch

If you’re looking for true traditional french food then look no further. Chez Francis is a delightful local restaurant and perfect for a last minute working lunch. Don’t forget the restaurant is open 12-3pm on Sundays, it’s the perfect end to a busy week.

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The Hair Business is the ultimate destination for a hair & express beauty concept with style. The new salon opening this Spring, set in this beautiful seaside town of Penarth, will offer a hair and retail haven with cosmopolitan-style.

From the moment you enter the salon, you will see that Leigharne and her team will fulfill The Hair Business philosophy with creative, home-grown talent that shows flair and tenacity. ‘We exist, as a team, to make people happy through innovation, creativity and knowledge. We listen to you and discover your needs.

We educate and are educated to stand at the forefront of our profession. Our aim is to be the best, and to have you with us as we grow.’

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The Hair Business story so far... interview by Tanya Lynch I recently sat down with local business woman Leigharne Phillips to ask her a few questions about her career and plans for her new salon soon to open in Penarth.

The Hair Business of Cowbridge

How did it all begin?

lucky enough to go on a Vidal Sassoon cutting

exciting time in my life. I applied to go to work

When I was a teenager I had a very bad hair

course in London. This inspired me creatively

in Bermuda and lucky for me I got the job,

experience. It taught me how hair has an

and haircutting became my number one priority.

so off I went. I enjoyed the Bermuda lifestyle and returned to Cardiff after a year. I then got

emotional attachment. Not realising then how it would become the core of our brand.

Where did your early career take you?

a position in a leading Cardiff salon and after

At 16 I left school and began my apprenticeship

I worked in London for a while where I

working there for a year I was offered a position

in a small busy salon. Although it wasn’t my

continued to develop my skills. I had a great

to join a cruise ship. This was a wonderful

dream salon it taught me how to work hard.

time even though it was costing more than I

experience whilst also allowing me to travel the

At 17 I moved to further my training and was

could earn. I learnt so much and it was a very

world.

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I returned home once more feeling that it was

What surprises you the most about what you

the right time to work towards having my own

have managed to achieve in your career?

salon. I had worked in some of the very best

What surprises me most is that we have

never been any good at “ I’ve doing my own hair and because

salons and experienced so much that I really

become a recognised brand. I am very proud

of this it’s always tied up or i have a

felt that I could visualise what kind of salon

of our team. Our continual investment and

hat on. I’m always aspiring to find that

I wanted. The rest is history. I opened my

commitment to training. I am proud that we have

great hairstyle, so i was delighted

Cowbridge salon 25 years ago this year, and I

continued to keep to our true values of using

when i showed leigharne a photo

am extremely excited to open my second salon

the best quality products and brands.

here in Penarth.

Educating and evolving into a committed and passionate team.

You must meet some amazing people in your

and she said “yeah that’ll work”. I’m never very comfortable in salons maybe because i don’t understand what’s going on, but i felt really at home in the hair business salon.

salon...

What are the future plans with the new salon?

Yes amazing! As a hairdresser looking after your

I’m really excited to be working in the town that

very awkward hair and made it look

clients and building a personal relationship is

I live in and love. The team are all very excited

the nicest it’s looked in a long time.

a priority. It’s more than just a haircut, it’s the

about coming to Penarth, especially as these

whole experience and we are lucky enough

premises have been designed around comfort

It amazes me that you show her a

in this profession to meet all kinds of amazing

and creativity.

photo and she is able to create it. It

Leigharne was so lovely styling my

is so evident how much she loves her

people.

Penarth has lots of vibrant and creative

job, it shines through in the process.

The most important aspect of coming to The

entrepreneurs and we have collaborated some

I even bought a hairdryer for the first

Hair Business is to enjoy having your hair

of their works into the salon design.

time in years and had a little blow dry

cut or coloured and be able to relax in our

I’m really looking forward to the energy and

surroundings, as time is precious.

the creative opportunities of this experience.

Sharing this with my current and future team.

It is going to be a fabulous year!

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lesson. I love my new hair and i love the hair business.

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In each issue a Griffin Books customer shares 3 recommended reads.

Deputy headteacher Andy Williams selected:

Planning the Tax Year End

The Bike Shop

Opportunities that Tax Year End Planning can bring for both individuals and businesses.

Have you?...

Reviewed your tax and financial planning for the current tax year?

Analysed the most efficient way to extract profits from your company?

Maximised pension contributions?

Filled up your ISA allowance?

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to get out on your bike. If you are thinking of buying a new bike, looking for some new parts for your existing bike or simply just in need of some advice before purchasing a new bike

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then Karey and his team invite you over to The Bike Shop. Pop in for a little chat as they recognise it’s very important that you get the correct bicycle advise.

They also specialise in electric bikes which are becoming really popular with all age groups.

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Motivational Interviewing by Steven Rollnick/ Bill Miller “Though centred in healthcare, this framework for conversation around change management is easily transferable to education, sports coaching, business and other settings. It has challenged my own motivation for change and my approach to motivating others.”

The Biology of Desire by Marc Lewis “Over the years, some of my students have suffered from a range of addictive behaviours. This book explores why treatment based on the disease model often fails and offers a different understanding based on habits of mind, recent neuroscience and professional experience.”

The Moon and Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham “If you have the opportunity to travel to Paris, make your way to Montmartre, find a café you feel at ease in, and then absorb this wonderful book. A caricature of Edwardian conventions juxtaposed with the mind of an artistic genius, it speaks of freedom, duty and responsibility.”

All titles mentioned are available from Griffin Books www.griffinbooks.co.uk.

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By offering test facilities from 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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“We have used Victoria garage for a few years now and the service is excellent. We have recently been away for a few days and arranged for our van to be collected from our house whilst we were away. We left a key for them and they collected the van, fixed it and brought it back again before we got back.

As we need the van on the road as much as possible this service saved us having to take time off work to have repairs carried out. Not only is the service excellent but the costs are always very reasonable too and you never feel like you are being ripped off.”

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By Dyfri Owen - Director of PPP physio, Physio to Cardiff RFC and Football Association of Wales Nick, I’ve got no idea what to talk about with you first as there is so much to discuss, so I’ll go chronologically!

Where did you grow up? I was born in Hampshire, but when I was eight we moved to Narberth in Pembrokeshire, and I’ve been based in Wales pretty much ever since.

Interview with

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What subjects did you enjoy in school?

I enjoyed all the sciences, history, and especially Geology at A-level. I remember going on a field trip in the Brecon Beacons as part of my Geology course that introduced me to the joys of caving. I really enjoyed it and guess it was really my first real experience of adventure sports. By the end of my A-levels, I really did have the bug for exploring and heard about the British Schools Exploration Society that was set up by a member of Captain Scott’s fated South Pole expedition. This aims to give young people the opportunity to experience exploration and adventure. I went through a rigorous selection process and was given a place on a 7-week expedition to Greenland in 1988, so long as I could raise £3000! I succeeded and consequently was part of the largest ever expedition to have stayed north of the Arctic

I took a break between my second and final years and went to work for an Australian mining company doing gold exploration in the Queensland outback. This was tough. I went from living in a University hall of residence to sleeping in the back of a Toyota pickup truck hiding from a Canadian bank robber on the run who could get a bit unpredictable after a few beers around the camp fire!

Circle. We did some really useful work: Eastern Greenland has a chequered mining past, and as a result, there is lots of left-over stuff like fuel drums and old machinery, and because of the permafrost, these things would remain a scar on the environment for thousands of years. We spent some time cleaning up the mess and also started mapping areas of uncharted territory in the Stauning Alps. I led a small group to climb a previously un-summited mountain that was only 1800m high, but we had to climb every metre of it from sea level, and it was four gruelling days of climbing and crossing glacial crevasses and mountains of moraine rubble to get to the top.

We were then entitled to name it. As Prince Andrew was the patron of our expedition, we named the mountain after his daughter and called it Beatricefjeld who was born three days previously.

Did you always know you wanted to be an Exploration Geologist?

No, not really. I didn’t know what to do a degree in. My father gave me some really good advice when he told me just to do something I enjoyed and was passionate about. Having enjoyed Geology at A-level, I decided I wanted to do Geology, and I was successful in my application to Cardiff University (because it was close to the sea and Limestone country). I decided to bias my degree towards Mining and Mineral Exploration as I felt it was more applied and I would be more employable, plus it allowed me to spend lots of time underground in caves!!

In fact, I spent most of my first two years at Uni underground digging and exploring new passages beneath the Brecon Beacons and the time above ground in lectures never quite being clean of mud. I also spent a lot of time mapping and drilling at an amazing facility the Uni had at

So, you graduated with a BSc in Geology, what was your first job?

Well, my experience in Oz had taught me that I wanted to be my own boss. I, therefore, set up a company called TerraDat Geophysics with a good friend called Rob McDonald who was completing his PhD at the time. Nobody was really applying geophysical mapping expertise.

We had to do shallow ground investigation for the environmental industry, which was rapidly evolving in the early 90’s. We started working for companies who manage landfill sites where we could map the internal structure of their sites to locate things like underground fires and liquid contamination from just surface mapping.

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the time: Dolaucothi Gold Mine near Lampeter that had been mined since Roman times and is well worth a visit.

also allows us to recruit the best students who may come and work for us. Most of my business interests are borne from my core skills of making maps and a love of the great outdoors.

About 20 years ago, another of our Uni friends Robert Davies started making weather maps for the mountains. We were really into snowboarding and wanted to know when and where we could snowboard in places like the Brecon Beacons and in New Zealand. In 1999, we decided to cover all the popular ski resorts in the world and launched a new website called Snow-Forecast.com. This grew to be the biggest resource for skiers and snowboarders on the web, and we get almost 18 million users per year. This was so successful we developed and in 2005 launched sister sites for other activities such as surf, mountaineering and general weather. People are always amazed

that this incredibly popular web business that services the whole world is based in Penarth Road. Perhaps we should move to Switzerland!

I love snowboarding too. How did you get into it? That’s a funny story actually. We were out in Spain to meet a farmer’s co-operative to help them solve problems in irrigating their olive tree plantations. They forgot we were coming, so the meeting never happened, so being a few hours drive from the mountains of Sierra Nevada, after checking the snow-forecast, we decided to go there. On the way, we bought some cheap snowboards from a supermarket (that turned out to be kid’s size), but we still had a great time.

We continued to use those boards for quite a few years to come, and I think our own kids are now learning on them!

We try to fit in as many trips to the mountains as we can every year. We check our website and depending on where the best snow will be, buy cheap flights, hire a car and drive there. We never have a problem getting accommodation as we often end up in quiet less well-known places and pretty much always have great snow conditions.

What’s the best place you’ve ever boarded?

That’s easy. It’s undoubtedly the Banff area of British Colombia, Canada but I’d really love to head out to Japan some day.

How about surfing? Based on where I’ve been it would be a toss-up between West Ireland and Brittany. We often hold our business meetings there in the summer and in Switzerland in the winter.

How about more locally? Depends a lot on the combination of local factors like wind, tide and swell coming together. Normally it would be the reefs on Gower or sometimes breaks closer to home, Ogmore or Southerndown.

Are there any other sports you enjoy?

Originally I got into mountain biking. Then I started road biking to boost my fitness and I realised I enjoyed that too to the point that I now own around eight bikes! I also did the full Cardiff Marathon without training at all, testing my philosophy that endurance can be as much

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I’ve also got into SUP (stand-up paddle boarding) last summer with the lovely guys at SUP Club in Penarth. I particularly like SUP exploring and like to launch from Penarth and head up the river Ely and see how far I can get without being accosted by swans or local kids armed with air rifles!

Have you got any other hobbies?

I love photography. I always have. I was in the photography club in school (well I was the club as it was only me). More recently I was lucky enough to be hired to accompany a National Geographic Expedition to Antarctica as a nature photographer coach on a ship.

I now like to combine my love for adventure, cycling, SUP and photography. I recently teamed up with a couple of guys, one of whom is a well-known food photographer called Craig Howarth and his mate Paul Tambini. They formed a collective of outdoor adventurers called SA_AdventuresUK, posting pictures of their activities on Instagram. We got on like a house on fire and are now great mates who like nothing more than to go on crazy micro adventures.

We’re planning to cycle from South to North Wales via the highest mountains on special bikes

called fat bikes, carrying all our provisions with us and hopefully capturing the breath-taking Welsh countryside in our video and photo blogs en route. Another time we combined fat biking and SUP by cycling to the foot of Pen y Fan and then paddling the glacial lake on inflatable back packable boards. We then took one of the boards up the the summit of Pen Y Fan to claim the highest SUP in South Wales!

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a mental challenge as a physical one. I recently started doing regular yoga sessions with some wonderful people I’ve met locally which I think is important to overcome muscular tightness from riding and desk jobs.

SA_Adventures now have loads of followers on Instagram and other social media channels, and because of this, we’re fortunate to partner as brand ambassadors with some great outdoor brands including Skogstad UK (based in Barry), the eco-friendly outdoor clothing company Howies and even an Italian bike manufacturer.

Our aim is not just to test our minds and physical endurance, but through our Instagram photos and videos, inspire people to go and explore the local outdoor world that exists just beyond their doorsteps. South Wales has some amazing coastline, countryside and mountains and I want people to wake up in the morning and think today, I will go and climb that hill I’ve looked at for years, or explore that trail with my kids.

Thank you very much for meeting me. Your career seems to have uniquely been able to combine your business and your love of adventure sports and the great outdoors in an incredibly inspiring way.

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Comfort Marketing and Small Town Cool My name is John Davies, and I run Penarth based graphic design studio Candid. I recently went on a Google mentorship programme and whilst in a discussion about the company website

strategy puts the focus on people, places and stories, not things. We try to connect with customers’ interest in simplicity, calm and authentic connection. Why? We want to build trust between ourselves and the customer in a more meaningful way than by saying ‘buy me’.

analytics, we found out that the most popular page, after the homepage, is the team page.

It was an eye opener, but seemed to validate what I’d felt about running a small business in a town like Penarth. People buy from people, and the person who delivers the service or product is an important consideration when making the buying decision.

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Candid’s Instagram, for example, isn’t used to directly sell; the feed features current projects and interesting clients, alongside snippets of personal life. We build trust with existing and potential customers by allowing them a partial glimpse into what makes us tick. Candid’s sistercompany Penarth Post recently ran a community project with schools and older people’s homes to promote cross-generation communication through a Pen(arth) Pal scheme.

It’s more important than ever to understand that people buy from people. Small and

mobile businesses will shine when they deliver carefully considered products and services where the experience matters most.

Some of Penarth’s newest businesses are doing just this. Willmore’s 1938 offers simple, well-made food with classic decor that anchors to hyper-local history. Not Socks Again, a curated gift store, recently opened a successful pop-up event to build awareness and introduce their unique concept to the town.

The Roaming Caravan Co and Vantage Point Events are both mobile businesses, who attend weddings, birthdays - any event in fact, and serve up classic drinks and cocktails. With their respective converted caravan and Citroën H van as backdrops, both conjure up romantic memories of a happier time.

Business Life 1min film a fabulous collaboration between local media companies Lynchpin and Jim Rich Film is a prime example of local innovation. This project has been set up to showcase and promote the stories within local towns. Tanya and James believe each community has a story to tell and each story matters. Community spirit at its best!

Penarth is a thriving town, and it just goes to show that small is beautiful. It proves that small and agile businesses rooted in the community, where the experience excels, can go on to achieve great things.

Small town cool is where it’s at and Penarth is leading the way.

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With over 20 years experience in the media and agency worlds in South Wales, my passion is to help existing clients and build exciting relationships with new ones.

With competitive prices, convenient opening hours (including Saturday) and no need to book, our service is here to get you back on the road in no time. Based on Station Road, we’re conveniently located near Penarth town shops and Penarth train station. We offer a wide range of budget, mid-range and premium tyres, and we also stock wiper blades, bulbs and batteries.

To save you the time and hassle of checking your tyres yourself, we also offer a FREE tyre check. Simply pop in and we’ll be at your service!

Alternatively, visit www.penarthtryes.com to find out more and to keep updated with our offers.

Hello. Shwmae? We’re Candid, a boutique graphic design company with a big mission: to equip businesses with the very best branding, print and web solutions. For over five years, we’ve been working with ambitious locals, national charities and everyone in between to communicate their message with clarity, both online and offline. Our clients know the power of good graphic design, so we work with them to harness great graphic design and turn dreams into reality. So whether you’re in need of a quirky website with all the trimmings or some shiny new business cards to impress your customers, we’ve got you covered…

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Quays Marina Safe Haven, Friendly Service & Fine Facilities: Cardiff Bay’s only 5 Gold Anchor Marina At Penarth Quays Marina we are proud of our reputation for friendly service and for giving a warm welcome to all our customers. We continually strive to bring new people in to the world of boating by opening our doors to all and working with all the local companies operating within the marina.

Throughout the year, we run an Active Marina program which gives customers and visitors a chance to get involved in social and cruising events and training days.

If you are thinking of buying a boat or relocating from elsewhere, we have a range of contract and casual berthing options to suit all requirements. We have a number of spaces for boats under 6 metres which are discounted by 25% and which are a great way to start out on the water.

Even if you don’t own a boat you can join us in 2017 at one of our events or to get on the water. This could be through the local stand-up

paddle boarding club, a day out on the 72ft yacht Challenge Wales, through our powerboat training providers or by fishing on one of the charter fishing boats.

Our Marina Open Day is on the 20th May and don’t miss the Extreme Sailing Series between the 24th – 28th August. Keep an eye on our notice boards, Facebook and Twitter for all Active Marina events, or sign up to our weekly newsletter via www.quaymarinas.com for more information.

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Food Fever It seems everywhere you go you can’t escape a ‘pop-up’. A few years ago this concept would be alien to us all but now it’s spread across all major UK cities and it’s slowly trickling down into local communities.

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Business Life What’s a ‘pop-up’ I hear you ask? Well, to put it simply, it’s an event or business that has no ‘fixed’ location. Businesses can turn up at one location one day, set up, trade, then move onto the next location the next day. It’s bringing business to places that are no longer used/have alternative uses such car parks/vacant shops/ public parks to create an event in those areas.

In Cardiff we have Street Food Circus, a pop-up event in the summer based around food & drink.

This has moved locations around the city, firstly in a car park then last year was held in Sophia Gardens. This allows businesses that trade from vehicles or stalls to set-up and trade any time they wish. And it’s not just small businesses and their vehicles taking part in these events, big name chefs and permanent fixture restaurants see the appeal in the ‘pop-up’ culture and want

a part of the action. Award-winning chef Anand George & The Purple Poppadom took part in SFC with their ‘Tukka Tuk’ and local restauranteur James Sommerin also took part in Picnic Penarth last year.

As the owner of a mobile bar - The Roaming Caravan Co. I know the benefits of owning a business that attends ‘pop-up’ events. It brings communities together and offers something different for the public. Want a pizza, a coffee, a curry and a glass of prosecco all within 5 footsteps of each other? Well, attend a pop up and you can!

Picnic Penarth was a great success last year with over 10,000 visitors over the weekend. It was great to see so many small, local businesses come together and put on an event

which the people of Penarth greatly enjoyed.

It showed that there is an appetite for more events like this within the community and I for one can’t wait for The Roaming Caravan to be involved in bringing something new, exciting and different to the beautiful town of Penarth.

Picnic Penarth will be taking place on 29th & 30th April and again on 9th & 10th September 2017.

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Top ten kids hangouts in Penarth and Cardiff Blink and there’s another school holiday looming, plans are made, day trips organised, and prayers for good weather. As one with a lively 5 year old, and babe in arms, I’ve been commissioned by Penarth view to think of the best hangouts for filling the staycations ahead.

Of course we are blessed in South Wales with the natural resource of country and coast on our doorstep, and beautiful beaches and fantastic forests just a train ride away, and there’s always the joy of the adventure ahead as you discover new favourites each year - here’s just a few of our regular haunts.

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Penarth Pier - Clifftop Park Every aspect of the seafront in Penarth is an old fashioned adventure. Walk down from Beach Road through the park, past the aviary to the pavilion, either side of the pier is a different experience for a child - from climbing the sea wall rocks on the right to building stone castles and chasing waves on the left - promenade up the hill to a favourite of ours the Clifftop park and cafe - and if you’ve still got the energy, walk along till you reach the woods, and the winding coastal path all the way to Lavernock.

Taff Trail When the sun is streaming through the dappled leaves above the path, and you stop for cuppa and cake at Fforest Farm, then continue through

to Castell Coch, its just a magical day out from spring to indian summer, and I look forward to seeing my daughter complete it on her own bike this year… or one way at least!

Barry Beach We love this beach any time of year, especially in winter, when the crowds aren’t so intense, but the new pathways and walkways are just perfect for scooters and prams, and plenty to do in every direction. Funfair, beach, scootering across the beach huts, and walk along to Jackson Bay. A colourful, bustling day out in any weather - cap off your day in the innovation park with the Hang Fire BBQ gals.

Porthkerry Country Park, Barry Drive down the winding forest road from Barry, and the vista opens before you - the formidable Porthkerry Viaduct towers over a small cafe pitch up a picnic or even use one of the ready made BBQ spaces, and wander the caves along the edge of the pebbly beach.

Roath Park and lake When the ducklings are hatched in Spring is one of the best times to walk around the Roath lake, although its also a feisty time for the ever ‘familiar’ Swans, so be careful with toddlers.

Also boasting a bustling cafe, ice cream sellers, large play park, and even a special victorian green house, its all here for a packed day out.

We’ve often set off from Joe’s Ice Cream, on Wellfield Road in order to have an even bigger walk before reaching the boating lake.

Caerphilly Mountain Ranch The Fairy Woods and Gruffalo Trail beyond the sandy play park and hobbit homes, rabbits, horses, and acres of running space in every direction - unquestionably one of the absolute

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Hendrewennol, Bonvilston Pile the PYO berries in baskets, eat dollops of Welsh ice cream or cookies, wander through the maze following the treasure hunt, or jump and tunnel in the hay bales - its like living in an Enid Blyton adventure.

favourites. Its worth trying to beat the crowds by getting here early on weekends, and especially bank holidays.

St Fagans I’m naturally drawn to the village and the recreations of the past at St Fagans, and stop off for some freshly baked scones, bread rolls or sweets as we trundle past the crowded green on a sunny bank holiday; but its the acres of space nearer the manor house that my daughter and pals will always enjoy - we can usually find a clump of trees and they will play make believe running around in circles for hours, a must for any Cardiff visitors.

Cardiff Bay Barrage Just the best pathway for practicing scooting, biking, rollerblading and even just strolling with the pram. We tend to park on the Custom House side, and then are rewarded with plenty

of choices for coffee shops and food outlets before heading back, via park and ice cream.

The business of the barrage on weekends is testament to how these landscaped paths and accompanying views across Cardiff, the bay and Penarth are some of the finest in Cardiff.

Cosmeston Lakes Wildlife, parks, bike and stroller paths, and a cafe - I’m starting to see a pattern to my choices! Cosmeston has a circular route that’s just right for little legs, with a wide park area half way, and its a great spot for a picnic on a warm day, or a brisk walk when not so. Feeding the birds is a great activity for the little ones, before they are rewarded with ice creams too.

If you’re still looking for inspiration, then Cardiffmummysays.com has written about 67 things to do around Cardiff and South Wales many of which are on my list to try out this year.

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eAt & drink james sommerin The Esplanade, Penarth CF64 Restaurant James Sommerin brings fine dining to Penarth Esplanade. @RestaurantJS

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Welcome to our #lovepenarth business directory, we have included sections that showcase a variety of places to eat and drink, where to shop and a list of some of our fabulous local businesses. We hope you find it useful and welcome your comments and suggestions. If you are, or you know of someone, wishing to promote their social club, event or business please contact tanya@ penarthview.co.uk.

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Compass House, Penarth Portway, Penarth, CF64 1TT A small independent coffee shop in the heart of Penarth Marina selling breakfast/jacket potatoes/panini/ sandwiches and more! We have an app available on apple and android, search “compass coffee” for deals and more. @compasspenarth

@compasspenarth

02922 400355 www.compass-coffee.co.uk

Willmore’s 1938 4 Washington Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2AD A newly refurbished family run cafe bar. Cool & contemporary. Serving breakfast, lunch, daily specials and a very warm welcome. @willmores1938

02920 709600

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21 Glebe Street, Penarth, CF64 1EE A very authentic French restaurant. Nothing but deeply flavoured, beautifully cooked food made with the best ingredients. @eatcfpenarth

@chezfranciscardiff

02920 702429 www.chez-francis.co.uk

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Windsor Rd, Penarth CF64 1JG Local quality used car dealer, your decision

4 Hickman Rd, Penarth CF64 2AJ A small coeducational independent day

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Fordthorne Motor Park NortherN Star Windsor Arcade, 8 Windsor Rd, CF64 1JA Established in 2009 Northern Star Bespoke Jewellery has flourished to become a multi award winning jeweller in the heart of Penarth.

02920 709707 Northern Star bespoke Jewellery @NorthernStarMat

pura vida boardriders Unit Penarth, 2 Herbert Terrace, Cardi, CF64 2AH Not just a surf shop, something for all the family. @JimPuravida

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02920 711946 www.puravidaboardriders.co.uk

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281 Penarth Rd CF11 8UT The Ford, Volvo and MG main dealership franchise for Cardiff, including the town of Penarth, Barry and parts of the Vale. @fordthorne

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02920 223100 www.fordthornemotorpark.co.uk

viCToria garage 1 Redlands Rd, Penarth CF64 2WD We provide economical maintenance to the highest standards offering main dealer facilities at much lower prices. @victoriagaragepenarth

02920 701025 www.victoriagaragepenarth.co.uk

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02920 705705 www.westbourneschool.com

jim rich films Helping your business move away from your competitors. Affordable promotional videos to advance your brand in the online market. #1minfilm @JimRichFilm 07791454207 Jimrichfilm@gmail.com

C Green domestic electrics 36 Trem Elai, Penarth, CF64 1TB Your local friendly electrician.

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Romilly Financial Services 26 Hickman Road, Penarth CF64 2AL Forward thinking financial planning. @romillyifa

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Bespoke Admin offers freelance admin support to local businesses to save you time and money. We can help with your to do list and the admin tasks you dread doing.

42 Hastings Avenue, Penarth, CF64 2TG

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mortgage search go PO Box 243, Penarth CF64 9FH We’ll search the market to get you the right mortgage. @MtgSearchGo

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The Business Centre (Cardiff) Cardiff House, Cardiff Road, Barry, CF63 2AW Providers of flexible serviced office space – where we take care of you while you take care of your business. @BusinessCBarry

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01446 739911 www.thebusinesscentreonline.co.uk

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07900404325 www.shawpropertydevelopments.com

Lynchpin Media Wales We have the ideas and we make them happen. Print, Film, Marketing & Event Solutions. @LynchpinW

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vale skin Cardiff House, Cardiff Road, Barry, CF63 2AW The Vale Skin Clinic is a brand new specialist service available within the Vale of Glamorgan. Consultations strictly by appointment only. @valeskinclinic

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01446 731288 info@valeskinclinic.co.uk

nicjonesdesign Graphic and Web Design services for local businesses. Helping to build better brands. @nicjonesdesign

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lifestyle The Hair Business Penarth 2 Royal Buildings, Stanwell Road, CF64 3EB The ultimate destination for hair and beauty concept with style. @thehairbusiness @thehairbusiness.cowbridge

02922 403493

soho hairdressing 2 Herbert Terrace, Penarth, CF64 2AH Soho Hairdressing is proud to be an Exclusive Aveda Salon endorsing the values of Aveda in the pursuit of environment sustainability, as well as providing outstanding Hairdressing and client experience. @SohoPenarth

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02920 700917 www.sohohairdressing.com

tunde photography I offer Wedding Photography & Child Portrait services in Penarth. Contact me and we can have a chat. It would be great to hear from you. @TundeKatona

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4 Heol Tre Forys, Penarth, CF643RE Home salon & experienced mobile beauty technician.

07989471977

Curves Womens Gym 5 Arcot Street, Penarth, CF64 1ET Curves gym is a vibrant fun, comfortable and social gym space for women of all ages and body types. 30 minutes in a Curves Gym 3 times a week is all you need. @curvespenarth

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02920 708020 www.curves.eu/uk/clubs/curves-penarth

Unit 7-8 Ty Verlon Ind Est, Cardiff Rd, Barry CF63 2BE First Class Veterinary Care.We offer exceptional veterinary care and an impeccable service at our surgery or at your home, 24 hours a day. @valevetcentrebarry

01446 739739 www.valevetcentre.co.uk

your space living 3a Commercial St, Llantwit Major,

david baker 2-3 Station Approach, Penarth CF64 3EE Independent family run Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors giving an honest, hardworking and forward thinking service to anyone buying, selling or renting property. @davidbakerandco

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02920 702622 info@davidbaker.co.uk

chalkhouse 3 Bessemer Close Workshops, Cardiff, CF11 8DL Beautiful handmade kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and more. @chalkhouseint

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02920 233308 www.chalkhouseinteriors.co.uk

quality carpets direct 47 Windsor Rd, Penarth, CF64 1JH Huge range of modern, contemporary carpets and flooring at low internet prices.

02920 702262 www.qualitycarpetsdirect.com

CF61 1RB Stunning kitchens and interiors with full project management. @yourspaceliving

@yourspaceliving

01446 796731 www.yourspaceliving.com

Seabreeze Homes 17 Glebe Street, Penarth, CF64 1ED Independent Estate Agents specialising in sales, lettings and management @seabreezehomes 02920 707064 info@seabreezehomes.co.uk

Shepherd Sharpe 4, Andrews Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2AA Your local estate agent that is right at the heart of the community. @ShepherdSharpe1

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02920 707999 www.shepherdsharpe.com

GLÂN CLEANING SERVICES LTD Sit back, relax and let us take care of the cleaning. Professional, experienced and dedicated cleaners for all your home and office needs. 02920 291000 info@glancleaningservices.cymru www.glancleaningservices.cymru Penarth View

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Pe nar t h Peo p l e Un c ove r e d Favourite past time: Skiing - planning a trip for around February time is always a winner, the perfect way to fight off those post-christmas blues! You can’t beat a holiday away with a big group of friends, blue skies, good snow and of course, good après.

What can’t you live without? My iMac (essential for creating my designs and products), my running shoes (essential for fitness) and wine (essential for sanity!)

Cath Jones Age: 29 Occupation: Owner of Sadler Jones Best known for: The girl who designs Greeting Cards and Stationery for a living!

First claim to fame: Spotting one of my greeting cards on Ian Beale’s mantelpiece in an episode of Eastenders – pretty sure that was the day I realised I’d made it as a designer!

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Biggest temptation: Booking flights. I absolutely love to travel and I find it hard to say no to a budget airline special!

Best life moment? Joining the royal family to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Buckingham Palace was pretty surreal. We got to eat a very posh picnic in HRH’s back garden and then attend a concert on the Mall with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney and Madness. It was a great day to be part of history and to feel very stereotypically British. At the end of the night we snuck down to the front in hope of some celebrity spots - I’m not sure I’ll

ever get over seeing a golf cart whizz by with Cliff Richard riding shotgun and Kylie Minogue sat on Tom Jones lap in the back drinking champers from the bottle!

What would a typical day in your life involve?

I wake up around 7 and struggle to get out of bed for a good while! During this time, I catch up on social media – working in my industry it’s essential that I know what’s trending and I follow lots of great design companies in the US/ Australia. I use this time to collect inspiration, brainstorm and plan my day ahead. Despite being quite sleepy I often find having a fresh mind helps ideas come my way! I then get up and do a workout – this kicks me into gear

What do you love most about the Penarth?

The Location. How lucky are we to live in a beautiful town next to sea that is full of lovely parks, nice people and fantastic places to eat?

But we’re even more lucky to be next to an up and coming capital city and only a stones throw away from the beautiful beaches of the Gower and Pembrokeshire. To top it all off, the Brecon Beacons are just a short drive away. It’s so nice to have the “small community” feeling but with a land of adventure of on our doorstep – it’s unique.

How has Penarth changed over the years?

I grew up in Penarth but having lived in London for last few years, I’ve only recently relocated back. It’s amazing to see how much the town has changed over the years. I love the fact that

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and I head off to work about 9.30. I’m lucky enough to share studio space in Cardiff Bay with 9 others – we all run our own businesses but crave the normality of leaving the house in the morning! My working day’s are pretty long right now as I’m in the process of setting up my new stationery company but I’m really lucky to absolutely love what I do. In the evening I can be found running around the bay, having dinner with friends or training with Penarth Women FC (shout out to the ladies!)

independent business in Penarth continues to boom and the latest addition of places such as Chez Francis, Fauvette and Willmores show it’s going from strength to strength. The redevelopment of the pier was such a great turning point for Penarth and it’s so nice to see the rise in visitors to our lovely seafront.

Favourite gems of Penarth? You can’t beat a good glass of red and the camembert at Chez Francis, a cup of tea at the Pier Pavillion on a sunny day, a pizza and a Peroni outside the Glendale on a summers evening and who can say no to a goblet of gin at Bar 44 on a Friday night!

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