Penarth View Winter Issue

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Winter 2017

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Winter is a wonderful season and many of us are seduced by the idea of being warm and cosy. A time to reflect, to make sure we cherish moments with family and friends getting excited during the run up to the festivities and looking forward to a new start in 2018.

For the Winter/Christmas issue our fabulous columnists Jo Baldwin, Claire Jacklin and Bethan Elfyn write about all things travel, style and events. Plus Sarah Thompson hopes you can attend one of the many events highlighted in her jam packed What’s On Guide.

Penarth View www.penarthview.co.uk tanya@penarthview.co.uk 07817628442 @PenarthView facebook.com/penarthview Editor: Tanya Lynch Design: nicjonesdesign Photography: Tanya Lynch, Lynchpin Media Wales Contributors: Sarah Thompson, Jo Baldwin, Claire Jacklin, Bethan Elfyn, Tanya Lynch Proof reading: Bespoke Admin Our next issue will be out in March 2018, the big 30th issue.

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

I was honoured to spend time with local nutritional guru Angharad Evans. My feature focuses on what I learnt about what I should eat and what to avoid and the benefits of going back to basics on meal planning – perfect timing for our New Year Get Fit resolutions.

I hope you enjoy our Winter issue and wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 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 Spring issue due out beginning of March.

Tanya

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I must admit to being a sun seeker when it comes to holidays but taking a trip to Lapland has changed my perception completely. Think a trip to Lapland is just for kids? Think again!

Taking a festive trip of your child’s dreams is as much fun for grownups. Meeting Santa is optional - but silly Christmas jumpers are essential! There is simply no better way to get into the festive spirit.

You can travel to Lapland direct from Cardiff or Bristol for either a day trip, or for a longer 2, 3 or 4 night break. Day trips are not for the faint hearted - the flight time is around 4 hours each way so it’s a very long and tiring day, but you can pack a lot into the few hours you get in resort and if you’re tight on time or budget this is a great way to get a taste of the Lapland experience.

There are two sides to Lapland - the more commercialised resorts with numerous hotels and facilities which are busting and busy - or a more traditional rural Finnish experience further north for a remote Arctic wilderness escape.

There are a wide variety of accommodation options from large family friendly hotels with swimming pools to traditional rustic wooden cabins nestled in the woods.

Besides a family meeting with Father Christmas himself, Lapland trips offer a chance to try a

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variety of fun outdoor activities. My favourite was the exhilarating husky sleigh ride. The teams of dogs effortlessly pull you at high speed through a glittering icy landscape with not a soul in sight - it felt like racing to the end of the world and I didn’t want the adventure to end.

The snowmobile expedition is also a real highlight - the controls are incredibly easy to use and the kids all travel in a wooden sleigh pulled by an experienced guide so they can enjoy the exciting ride as well. Having never ridden a skidoo before I was a little cautious at first but after five minutes or so I was zooming along like a pro, admiring the frozen rivers and marveling at the beauty of the frozen landscape around me and peeking at the sky to see if the Northern Lights had made an appearance.

Many more activities are available to enjoy; reindeer sleigh rides, tobogganing, ice fishing, snow hockey and a team of mischievous elves to keep the kids entertained. You can stay overnight in an igloo, enjoy sitting round an open fire in a kota which is a traditional Lappish tent, and enjoy reindeer sausages roasted on an open fire washed down with loganberry juice - both local delicious specialties.

Using a travel agent’s advice to plan and book a Lapland trip is essential. There are a huge variety of companies that offer the experience -

and some are better than others. A family who booked with me said: “We booked our family holiday to Lapland with Jo and she was there for us every step of the way with advice and guidance. We are so excited about our holiday, which she made even better with a room upgrade to include a private sauna.”

Spots book up very quickly and most companies offer early booking incentives such as half price child places or free half board.

It pays to plan well in advance - so if you’re

thinking of Winter 2018 then you need to book sooner rather than later. You won’t regret whisking the family off to Lapland - they are memories you’ll all treasure forever - and you’re only young once!

I have lots of top tips to share with you when visiting Lapland such as what to pack, what to wear and how to best prepare for your trip of a lifetime - call me to find out more!

JO BALDWIN TRAVEL COUNSELLOR www.travelcounsellors.com/jo.baldwin jo.baldwin@travelcounsellors.com 02920 003530 07581181236 jobaldwintravel JoBaldwinJo

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From imagination to creation….

Thinking of something a little different for a Christmas gift?

With a wide range of Jewellery in stock and the opportunity to work with us to create something bespoke and a little more personal, pop and see us to avoid disappointment.

We are proud stockists of Danish Design watches. The creation of Danish Design watches goes back to 1988. Timeless and classic with a worldwide allure. These Scandinavian designs are famous for its simple, elegant and pure 6

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Danish Design Watches from £90-£300

characteristics. Inspired by the current zeitgeist but never led by it, Danish Design keeps it simple and subtle. Price ranging from £90 £300.

We have a stunning range of rings, pendants and earrings in stock, a wide selection to find the ideal Christmas gift. Whether you are looking for an elaborate Art Deco Design or a traditional Solitaire we have it all, pieces to suit all tastes and budgets. Christmas is always a favourite time of year to pop the question! We have a wide range of engagements in store from platinum and diamond to rose gold and morganite.

18ct Rose Gold & 0.44ct Diamond Cluster Ring £1200 18ct White Gold & 0.76ct Diamond Cluster £2800.

We also offer bespoke design service so why not arrange for your partner to choose a design to her exact perfection.

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W I N N E R ‘ B E S T J E W E L L E RY ’ N AT I O N A L & R E G I O N A L T H E W E L S H W E D D I N G A W A R D S 2 0 1 1 , 2 0 1 3 A N D 2 0 1 4

Nutritional Guru for Life a review by Tanya Lynch A demanding professional career coupled with a busy family life makes many of us longing to be healthier. Poor nutrition can leave us over extended, overwhelmed and overweight.

Rushing though meals, eating junk food or snacking late at night are unfortunately too typical habits of our modern day existence.

typically focuses on the physical symptoms only, thereby ignoring the causes of an illness which can include life style and environmental factors.

She treats a variety of physical and mental conditions including IBS, migraines, chronic fatigue, anxiety, diabetes, thyroid issues and many more.

An unhealthy diet has serious repercussions and can result in depleted energy, stress, and illness. Being busy doesn’t necessarily mean having to forgo healthy eating habits; it just requires some knowledge and organisation.

Which in theory sounds simple enough but I battle with the dedication to buy and be healthy until I met Angharad a Natural Health Therapist who I have aptly named the ‘Nutritional Guru’.

Her treatment began with a non-invasive physical assessment, a discussion about my symptoms and an evaluation of my diet.

Through a process of elimination, whereby I removed coffee, sugar, orange juice and potatoes for a 2 week period, Angharad identified what foods reacted well to my body and ones I should be avoiding.

It was by chance I met Angharad and I told her that I struggle with sugar cravings, feeling lethargic by 3pm each day and more often than not feeing bloated after a main meal. All symptoms I seem to cope with but ideally want to be rid of. Angharad explained in laymen’s terms that I needed to get to the root of all these problems and so my nutritional journey started.

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Angharad believes that traditional medicine

She replaced these foods with herbal alternatives, which, to my surprise worked like magic! Throughout the treatment I was supported and encouraged by Angharad, who explained that her therapy involves lifestyle changes, which will aid our body back to health.

I managed to stay off the coffee more so than the sugar, I learnt so much about why I crave certain foods and amazingly over the 8 week period, I no longer suffered from bloatedness or tiredness. It was super refreshing for me.

I have learnt so much about how my body

No food is banished through this therapy, although coffee, sugar and potatoes were eliminated at first and then introduced into my diet. There are definite reasons why my body did not want potatoes for example, therefore ridding the cause I was able to re-introduce potatoes to my diet. Angharad also had a list of foods which she believes nobody should ever eat or drink, so it’s no more orange juice for me!!

I HAVE CHANGED A FEW HABITS WHICH FOLLOW ANGHARAD’S ADVICE… 1. I do my best to consume nutrient dense foods. Processed foods are low in nutrient value and full of shelf life affirming badness such as chemicals and additives. Even though the packaging might appear to be a convenience, keep in mind that processed foods are a big no-no when it comes to establishing a healthy diet. Although if on the odd occasion you do give in to processed foods I would check the ingredient list - the shorter the better!

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reacts to certain foods and I am now much more dedicated to a more simple yet creative menu and the results are incredible. Although a posh coffee with a slice of cake has crept back into my life, I am aware immediately what foods to avoid. If anything Angharad has been a blessing and my relationship with food is now an enjoyable one.

2. Make your own pre-packaged goodies.

Invest in some reusable lunch containers, and pre-prepare your meals and snacks. Stack in the refrigerator for easy access and voila, instant healthy nibbles, nothing artificial in sight.

3. Menu Planning. This one is a big one. Not only does it organize meal preparation down to a fine art, but it also reduces ingredient waste (i.e. no more veggies wilting in the crisper!).

By looking up recipes and planning out meals and snacks in advance you can ensure that every leaf is used. Why not focus on a couple of seasonal ingredients per week, and prepare dishes that highlight these star players in different ways.

4. Don’t forget about leftovers. Store uneaten food in an airtight container and enjoy a fuss free meal later. Leftover mains often translate

well into delicious sides; warm pesto pasta makes for a great pasta salad served cold the next day!

5. Smoothie lovers can prep in advance too.

Hate washing the blender every time you liquefy your lunch? Although one good scrub is unavoidable, you can cut down on dishes by making an extra batch, and organizing tomorrow’s breakfast at the same time.

For more information contact Angharad.

NATURAL THERAPY BY ANGHARAD 07739210291 evansangharad@icloud.com angharadevans.cymru @AngharadsNaturalTherapy

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Local Students get Global Opportunities Mr Underhill After 43 years at Westbourne and the last 15 as principal, I am delighted to be taking on a broader role for Westbourne, launching sixth form colleges in Sydney in 2019-20, Singapore in 2020-21, and then one or two further schools a year thereafter. New York, Frankfurt and Hong Kong are the next candidates.

This enormously exciting development will provide the opportunity for all of our local sixth form students to spend a term or two studying the same curriculum at an international sister school, in the same highly-supportive environment and with the same standards of academic excellence. In an increasingly global economy, this opportunity for our local students to expand their horizons is unparalleled.

To enable this to happen, I am delighted to announce the promotion of Dr Gerard Griffiths to Principal of Westbourne.

Dr Griffiths is a passionate Welshman who holds PhD in chemistry, was educated at Imperial College, and is fluent in both Welsh and French. Most recently Academic Deputy of Westbourne Senior School and previously Head of Westbourne Prep School, Dr Griffiths has over 30 years’ teaching experience in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, the previous fifteen years in senior leadership positions. Westbourne achieves outstanding results at every stage of the curriculum and provides the best all-round education in the Vale, from 3 to 18 years of age.

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From 2019 - 20, Westbourne students will be able to study part of their sixth form in Sydney.

In subsequent years, they will also be able to study in Singapore, New York, Frankfurt and Hong Kong.

Dr Griffiths This is my proudest moment professionally. Fantastic pupils, outstanding staff and incredible support from parents, I’m delighted to be taking Westbourne forwards. Literacy and numeracy attainment throughout the school is extremely high and still rising, GCSE results are second to none and our sixth form has been top of the UK-wide league tables for three years in a row!

I understand fully that a key to Westbourne’s success – past and future – is engagement with our local community. While Mr Underhill progresses our international development, I will remain firmly focused on you – our local community.

Over the coming issues of Penarth View, in each and every issue, we will have a regular article discussing key educational issues that affect us all: ourselves as professionals, you as parents and, above all else, our children and their future. If you would like to discuss any of these topics – or indeed any other educational matter – please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

westbourne school 4 Hickman Rd, Penarth, CF64 2AJ 02920705705 admissions@westbourneschool.com www.westbourneschool.com @WestbourneS

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by Claire Jacklin

style Photography by: Hannah Edwards photography

Styling award winning TV presenter & Ultra endurance athlete, Lowri Morgan...

Earlier this year I had the great pleasure of meeting Lowri who not only is a BAFTA and multi-award winning TV presenter, but also an adventurer and an elite Ultra endurance runner. Lowri approached me as she felt she had lots of clothes but needed some help with organisation and to gain some new ideas of how to style herself instead of reaching for the same easy pieces. I asked Lowri how she found the experience and why she chose to use my Styling Services.

What made you approach a Personal Stylist?

I have accumulated many clothes over the years, as my body shape hasn’t changed much since my late teens. I’ve mostly kept all of my clothes especially ones that bring back memories, or that have come back into fashion, clothes that have not dated and have withstood the test of time. Now with my family growing and life as busy as ever, I felt I needed a ‘sort out’ of my wardrobe, ideally with someone (who wasn’t emotionally attached to my clothes) to tell me honestly what to keep and what not to! My style has also changed over the years from the time when I was a children’s TV presenter to today, a working mother.

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What different styles of clothes do you wear for your different job roles? I wear a lot of outdoor gear due to my job as an adventure presenter and sports journalist, I have many dresses and suits for when I work with businesses and for corporate speaking. I also like to wear long flattering dresses for black tie events when I’m the host. But you’d normally find me wearing lounging clothes and jeans in the day when I’m working from home, or doing the school run.

How has it helped you using a personal Stylist? I know what I have now as my Autumn/ Winter wear is all hanging in one wardrobe.

I don’t have time to waste choosing what to wear. Now everything is colour coordinated, easy to find and put together. I have order in my wardrobe at last!

How would you approach shopping for clothes now? I’m not shopping clothes for a while now!

But I do know what my best colours are so will keep that in mind when I do shop. I realised that I needed very little, just some key pieces to complete outfits that I already owned.

Who is your style inspiration? I do like the simple lines of Victoria Beckham’s clothes.

Gisele always looks fabulous in day & evening clothes and I always keep an eye on fashion stylists’ pages on Instagram, looking for ideas.

What was the best thing about using a Stylist?

Helping me sort my wardrobe out and pairing clothes that I’d never have thought about putting together. I have so many more outfits from pieces that I already owned. I just didn’t always know how to put them together and there was too much clutter. It has helped me not to buy unnecessarily, saving me time and money on shopping, which is always good!

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Christmas

Bikes

for the entire family including

Electric Bikes!

Bikes can be collected or delivered up until December 23rd.

Christmas Club now available.

The Bike Shop 86 Glebe St, Penarth, CF64 1EF 02920704524 www.thebikeshopwales.co.uk @bikeshopwales The Bike Shop Wales 14

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New Karndean Design floor showroom Now Open Come and visit our new basement showroom today, Wood, Laminate, & Vinyl floor centre only at our Penarth branch.

47 Windsor Rd, Penarth, CF64 1JH Piccadilly Carpets 2 -12 Castle St, Caerphilly, CF83 1NY 27 Wellfield Rd, Cardiff, CF24 3NZ

02920 191465 www.qualitycarpetsdirect.com

Bronze Age Kitchens 2017 saw a shift towards metallics and industrial elements in the home kitchen. Open shelving was a popular option and bronze or copper flashes were a great way to add interest to the room. It began with light fittings, ornaments and accessories. Then pots pans and picture frames.

Sink and tap manufacturers were quick to spot this trend and grabbed the opportunity. Several companies started to offer contemporary mixer tap designs in copper and bronze.

In 2018 a number of major kitchen cabinet manufacturers will be incorporating metallics.

Last year’s stone effect doors and panels are now going to be joined by bronze and steel effect finishes. They look amazing and I’m looking forward to working with them. Two tone kitchens are very much on trend. The bronze door works well in combination with a

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secondary colour. The German manufacturer Schuller now offers a bronze effect laminate. It looks stunning when combined with their top

Home Life selling Lava Black. Colour coded grip rails are also a recent addition to the Schuller range. This means you can choose a handleless cabinet system with flat slab doors and clean lines for an ultra contemporary look.

Lighting is key element that every kitchen designer needs to consider. This is especially true when you are dealing with a darker pallet.

These doors and panels reflect the light. This in turn reveals textures and patterns that draw you into the space for a closer look. I always recommend adding zone lighting to darker kitchens. This could include under mounted cabinet lights, illuminated grip rails or discreet lighting to shelves and cubby holes.

2018 is already hotting up and I’m busier than ever. The trend for metallics sees no signs of abating. If this is a style you are interested in exploring, why not pop into my Llantwit Major design studio for a coffee and a chat. I’ll have all the samples and plenty of design ideas to get the creative juices flowing.

Your Space Living 3A Commercial Street, Llantwit Major Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 1RB 01446 796731 info@yourspaceliving.com www.yourspaceliving.com @yourspaceliving

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LOVE LIVING HERE.

As we end the year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has made it such a good one.

From those who we’ve worked with for many years, to those who we’ve only just met.

Working and living in Penarth is a real pleasure.

Have a wonderful Christmas and please accept our very best wishes for the New Year.

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NOT SOCKS AGAIN! Not Socks Again opened its doors in April of this year and the 8 months since have been an incredible adventure.

We‘ve been looking forward to our first Christmas and now the festive season is well and truly here!

As our name suggests, we love to help you find gifts that are a little bit different and we aim to source quirky products that you hopefully haven’t seen before. The name originally came from the idea of providing great gifts for men and we carry some unusual and fun ideas for guys, as well as lovely gifts for women and children as well. We are proud of our ‘create your own gift basket‘ service too - just choose one of our containers and fill it with your 20

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favourite gifts and treats from our store, pick one of our beautiful ribbons and leave us to take care of the wrapping for you (for no extra cost). You’ll leave with a completely bespoke gift that’s just perfect for the recipient! And don’t worry if you’re not feeling creative - we always have gift baskets made up and ready to go!

We also love working with local makers and stock a variety of high quality gifts, cards/ cardiau Cymraeg, candles and artworks that are made in the area. Whether you’re looking for presents, stocking fillers, decorations or delicious treats, or even to indulge yourself, why not stop by and let us help to take the stress out of your Christmas shopping this year.

Contact us for details of our personal shopping slots too.

not socks again 1 Windsor Terrace, Penarth CF64 1AA www.notsocksagain.com 02920 191149 @Notsocks_again

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS from

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“I have worked with Ryan the owner of rm Plumbing on a number of projects.

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Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and happy new year.

‘Chris provides a reliable, flexible and personable service with great attention to detail. He’s trustworthy and a pleasure to have working within the family home. After renovating several properties over the years, Chris is the person we would wholeheartedly have no hesitation in recommending.’

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MY NAME IS CHRIS GREEN THE OWNER OF C GREEN DOMESTIC ELECTRICS. I PROVIDE AN HONEST, FRIENDLY AND ALWAYS ON TIME ELECTRICAL SERVICE.

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Always a breeze at Seabreeze Homes Who are you and what do you do?

I’m the Branch Manager here at Seabreeze Homes - I oversee both the Lettings and Sales and dealing with our investors. I had previously worked in the industry in Cardiff and was lucky enough to get the opportunity to work where I live and jumped at the chance!

What do you love most about Penarth? Your favourite gems in the town...I genuinely do love Penarth. I moved here as a first time buyer about 10 years ago and in that time have got married and now have two children who enjoy Penarth as much as me. My daughter has just started primary school and the community feel here has personally only got better while I have lived here - especially now that I’m working here. There are so many good things to do here, my favourite is a walk down to the beach first thing with the dog and getting a coffee but, the restaurants and bars are great in the evening here to! Villa Napoli is probably my favourite!

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What does Penarth offer Brad Young the new home buyer?

Well as you can tell - I’m very biased. But as an “outsider” moving to the area and also selling all over Cardiff, I do think Penarth is special.

Whether its the Primary and Secondary Schools, multiple train stations with regular trains into Cardiff, the Pier and the Cardiff Bay Barrage or the bustling town centre with new independent retailers opening all of the time, there is something for everyone here.

Why is Seabreeze Homes different to other agents? We are an independent company so our soul focus is about making our clients happy and providing them with a service that’s specifically tailored to them. Some people will automatically choose a name without doing any research. Selling or Renting a property you own is a massive financial commitment and should be with a company that you can trust. All the staff who work here live in the town and know

the area very well - we have 5 star reviews and that’s something we are very proud of. As we are an independent estate agent - we can also adjust our costs and fees accordingly to the client and property which normally means we can give a lower price than our competitors but with what we believe to be a much better service.

From everybody here at Seabreeze Homes, we’d like to wish all our clients (old and new) a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If you do ever have any queries or are thinking about selling or renting your property in the future, please do pop into the office for a chat or email me on bradyoung@seabreezehomes.co.uk and I’ll be very happy to help.

seabreeze homes 17 Glebe Street, Penarth, CF64 1ED 02920 707064 info@seabreezehomes.co.uk www.seabreezehomes.co.uk @seabreezehomes SeabreezeHomes

Food & Drink

Foxy’s Deli Serving Penarth since 2002 Christmas Hampers “Foxy’s Christmas hampers make special gifts for food lovers”, says Foxy’s co-owner Sian Fox. “Let us know who your gift is for and we will select the perfect goodies for 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!

Catering Service

Welsh Afternoon Tea for 2 Large pot of Glengetti Tea, sandwiches made with local Penarth bakery bread, Snowdonia Welsh cheddar and Pembrokeshire Ham – served with locally made piccallii scones , mini welsh cakes & Bara Brith.

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£14 FOR 2 A Lovely Chrsitmas Present

At Foxy’s we offer easy, delicious and affordable catering for your events. A wide range of handmade options making Foxy's your first choice for all occasions.

foxys deli 7 Royal Buildings, Penarth, CF64 3ED 029 2025 1666 enquiries@foxysdeli.com www.foxysdeli.com @foxysdeli

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FREE WIFI Open: Mon - Fri 8.00 - 17.00 Sat 8.30 - 17.00 Sun Closed

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Hello from everyone at The Hair Business

Celebrating 25 Years of The Hair Business.

18 High Street, Cowbridge, CF71 7AG t: 01446 775 760

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Thank you to all our guests, our fabulous team and to all those who have contributed in our journey over the last 25 years.

2 Royal Buildings, Penarth, CF64 3EB t: 029 2240 4422

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True French Cuisine

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-2:30pm for lunch Tuesday to Saturday 6pm till 10pm with a bar area for French cocktails Sunday lunch 1pm - 6pm

21 Glebe Street, Penarth, CF64 1EE 02920 702429 www.chez-francis.co.uk 28

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We wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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WHAT’S ON GUIDE TO

Penarth

this Winter Penarth Lawn Tennis Club

Events at Griffin Books

December Bespoke Wreath Making Classes

Friday 1st December - Open Mic Night (Tickets £10 entrance and food available behind the bar at Club on any Friday)

Sun 3 Dec at 2.30pm - Dr Jonathan Hicks talks about his latest book ‘Wales and the First Air War 1914-1918’ at All Saints Church. Tickets £5 from Griffin Books or ticketsource.co.uk.

with Sweet Peony Floral Design Mulled wine and mice pies served £35 per person - Call 029 2070 7935 to book 10th – 10-12/2-4pm 12th, 13th, 14th – 6-8pm 16th – 1.30-3.30pm 17th – 10-12/2-4pm 19th & 20th – 6-8pm

Thursday 7th December - Save The Children Cheese and Wine Tasting Friday 22nd December - Festive Night of Food, Mince Pies and Carols Friday 19th January - The Affinity Female Choir (Tickets £10 entrance and food available behind the bar at Club on any Friday) 30

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Mon 11 Dec at 7.30pm - Former Wales international Lee Byrne interviewed by commentator Phil Steele about his autobiography ‘The Byrne Identity’ at Old Pens RFC. Tickets £8 from Old Pens, Griffin Books or ticketsource.co.uk.

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Penarth Christmas Market Saturday 16 December Paget Rooms - 12-3.15pm No entry fee for shoppers info@penarth.online

PTA School Christmas Fayres Evenlode – 24 Nov 3.45pm Fairfield – 1 Dec 3-5pm Albert – 1 Dec 5-7pm Victoria – 2 Dec 10-12pm St Joseph’s – 2 Dec 12-2pm Pen y Garth – 15 Dec 3.30-5.30pm

Events at The Paget Rooms 7-10 December Beauty and the Beast – Penarth Operatic & Dramatic Society 14 December National Theatre Live: Follies – 7pm 29 December National Theatre Live: Young Marx – 7pm 4-10 January Jack & The Beanstalk For more information visit www. penarthtowncouncil.gov.uk/events/

Business Women Penarth A unique and entrepreneurial business network.

An inspirational group of women with a good, fun attitude! New members always welcome.

For more information visit www.businesswomenconnect.co.uk

Snowcat Cinema presents The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 28 November, Penarth Pier Pavilion, 7.30pm Tickets - £6.50 available from www.ticketsource.co.uk

December get-together - 6 Dec 10am at Willmore’s with guest speaker Dave LeMasurier from Pettigrew Bakeries who talks about his journey in business and baking.

Wales Millennium Centre

January get-together – 9 Jan 10am at Penarth Lawn Tennis Club with guest speaker Deborah Thomas an expert in her field of public speaking and presentation, Deborah will be sharing her tips and tricks with members and talking to us about her business.

The Bear by Raymond Briggs 12 Dec - 31 Dec Tickets £10

Miss Saigon 29 November 2017 - Saturday 6 January 2018

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

Elin Davies from Dinas

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s On My Bookshelf

Recent wine tasting night

Unlock your child’s potential in both Maths and English…

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At First Class Learning Penarth, we are passionate about helping your child to improve their Maths and English skills. Our structured yet flexible programmes, aligned to the National Curriculum, will help your child to achieve at school and grow in confidence.

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Christmas Membership Deals 4 Month Membership (December 1st to 31st March) £67 £22

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Join at www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/PenarthLTC or at PLTC Clubhouse on any Friday Night Friday 1st December - Open Mic Night Tickets £10 entrance and food, tickets available behind the bar at Club on any Friday Thursday 7th December - Save The Children Cheese and Wine Tasting Friday 22nd December - Festive Night of Food, Mince Pies and Carols Friday 19th January - The Affinity Female Choir Tickets £10 entrance and food, tickets available behind the bar at Club on any Friday www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/PenarthLTC @penarthltc

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Instead of asking a customer for their recommended reads, this time we’re sharing our own picks from this year’s Christmas titles!

Get Fit with our winter classes Power Yoga 4 week course £35 - Saturday 10am Yoga Flow 4 week course £35 - Sunday 10am

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

Penarth Tyres would like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

We look forward on continuing to provide a friendly, honest service in the new year.

Check out our great offers on Winter tyres at penarthtyres.com or give us a call on 02921 152954 for

Pilates beginner 4 week course £35 Teaching you the principles of Pilates for a healthy mobile back - Thursday 6pm Boxing Fit circuit 10 week course £80 Learn to box and work your whole body.

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any of our classes.

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‘The Lost Words’ is a beautifully illustrated gift book combining Robert McFarlane’s poetry and Jackie Morris’s paintings. Each page focuses on a treasure of nature which is no longer commonly known/recognised by children today.

One to give and one to keep.

Space is always a source of fascination. In ‘Ask an Astronaut’, Tim Peake shares his experience of life in space and the 1000s of questions he has been asked since returning to Earth in 2016.

Great for all ages - and we have signed copies in stock!

Former Welsh international Lee Byrne tells his story in ‘The Byrne Identity’. You can meet Lee and buy a signed copy on Mon 11th Dec when he’ll be interviewed by former player/ commentator Phil Steele at the Old Pens RFC. Call 02920 706455 for ticket info.

All titles mentioned are available instore.

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John Bruno

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What’s On My Bookshelf

2017 has been a busy year for the Your Space Living Team. It’s also been extremely varied and exciting. From small ensuite bathroom renovations to large scale kitchen extensions, we’ve seen it all over the last year. The aim is always to provide an ultra personal service and deliver amazing home transformations. The results speak for themselves. Our portfolio of work has grown to be one of the best around and customer feedback has been incredible.

Vintage Cup and Cakes is based in Penarth and brings together a love of vintage china and cakes to help make any occasion unique. Bespoke afternoon teas, cakes and bakes!

At the Lily Pad Florist we are already in the festive spirit! We stock Luxury Nordmann nondrop Christmas trees and will even deliver if required.

China hire – beautiful mis-matched vintage china to hire for every occasion.

Our team of award winning florists design and create beautiful wreaths, garlands and arrangements to make your Christmas truly magical. We will be offering delivery up to December 24th.

I would like to say thank you to all my wonderful clients for all their enthusiastic support. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a truly fabulous New Year. Jo Buckerfield.

Buffets – all events catered for – big or small.

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Afternoon tea – homemade and delivered to you, with or without china.

Cake delivery – why send flowers when you can send cake? Homemade and hand delivered.

Office deliveries – cakes and savouries for a unique working lunch or meeting. We can also provide corporate gifts and rewards.

5 star hygiene rating.

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At Lilypad we offer wreath making workshops in your own home. Make your own wreath, table or fireplace arrangements.

Gift vouchers available.

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At Chalkhouse we get the chance to meet lots of lovely people in our work, from young, first

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time buyers to the more mature empty

nesters and they all have one thing in common, they want to create a beautiful home.

We have made kitchens for tiny, terraced houses in the City, traditional, modern detached homes in the suburbs and rambling Victorian properties in the seaside town of Penarth, all with the same care and attention to detail, no matter the size. But in 2017 we finished our flagship project, an enormous new build property in one of the most prestigious areas of Cardiff.

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Our clients were able to design and spec the whole house from scratch and we were lucky enough to be chosen to make furniture for every room in the property, from the downstairs cloakroom to the en-suite bathroom.

We worked closely with them throughout the build, hard hats a must in the early days on site, and the result is a lovely home filled

Lifestyle with beautiful furniture. The kitchen is the showstopper though, with it’s curved seating booth for four, a professional bespoke range cooker (as used by the legendary Raymond Blanc himself), plenty of workspace, a boiling water tap, a feature chimney mantle, which frames the cooking area, and a separate walk-in pantry, hidden behind larder doors, the stuff that dreams are made of. Once the kitchen was completed we went on to create a utility room, boot room for storing coats and shoes, a bespoke dressing room in the master bedroom, wardrobes in all three of the guest bedrooms, bespoke cabinetry in the master bathroom, display shelving in the lounge and one-off mirrors throughout the house.

For Chalkhouse this was the dream project of 2017, lovely clients to work with and an opportunity to create something really special.

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Lynchpin is a local media consultancy that provides a fun and exciting approach to business mentorship. We will coach and inspire you, we can help you set clear business goals and help you establish a realistic plan of action. If you need ideas and are keen to develop your sales and marketing skills then you need Lynchpin! We also will introduce you to the contacts, networks and companies you need to connect with to help bring your business ideas to life “After being coached by Tanya from Lynchpin I have increased my client base, my marketing output and feel so much more confident. I would recommend Lynchpin Media Wales to anyone looking to develop an established business or start up.” Shelley Norton - The Talent Shack lynchpin media wales www.lynchpinmediawales.co.uk info@lynchpinmediawales.co.uk 07817 628442 @tanyajlynch

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Candid Creative Hello. Shwmae? We’re Candid, an awardwinning graphic design company based in Penarth. We have a big mission: to equip businesses with the very best branding, print and web solutions. For over six 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’ll work with you to harness it 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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Woody’s Lodge Lifestyle

Launches Corporate Partnership with Masons Moving Group Ltd. The team at the new Armed Forces Veteran’s project, Woody’s Lodge, based at RN Wales HMS Cambria, are delighted to announce and launch a Corporate partnership with major Removals company Mason’s Moving Group Ltd. “A significant step in the development of such a new charity, Woody’s Lodge will benefit in this partnership, going forward. Not only in the sponsorship of Woody’s new information leaflet but Woody’s distinctive brand will be part of the livery found on the side of its fleet of vehicles travelling throughout Wales, UK and further afield” Says Sian Woodland Communications Officer at Woody’s.

Gordon Mason Managing Director at Mason’s Moving Group, says “As a Barry based and family run business we feel a great sense of pride in supporting Woody’s and the amazing

work they carry out on a day by day basis in supporting Veterans in terms of health and social welfare. We do this in part by commemorating the memory of our father Eric who served as a pilot in RAF Bomber Command throughout WW2”.

work in support of younger Veterans and those who serve within the Emergency Services and will soon hold meetings with Local Authorities in north Wales to plan the opening a second Woody’s in the Caernarvon area.” Says Dr David Trotman.

The launch was attended by representatives from Wales Govt. as well as from military, health and social welfare agencies, it provided the opportunity for veterans and wives to speak of their experiences and how their lives have improved since coming over to meet other veterans and a range of support agencies at Woody’s.

Based at HMS Cambria, Hayes Lane Sully, Woody’s Lodge is open between 10.00am and 3.00pm, Mondays to Thursdays.

Please call 01446 730777 to notify staff that you wish to visit.

Woody’s Lodge now registered Charity (Nos. 1173752), is funded by The Armed Forces Covenant, with partners Age Cymru and Age Alliance Wales in support of the senior veteran.

However, the charity is also progressing its

www.woodyslodge.org HMS Cambria, Sully, CF64 5XU 01446 730777

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What springs to mind when you

@bethanelfyn

think of Christmas? Peace on Earth

@BethanElfynPresents

is a little bit of a stretch these days isn’t it – the run up calendar is chock a block. I’ve booked tickets for the santa train, ballet, school play, school fete, church nativity, work night out and possibly the panto (if we can fit it in)! The twinkling lights have started to spread from home to home, and the adverts have sold us another ‘must have’. A certain message of a humble birth has certainly disappeared somewhere!

In trying to keep things simple in terms of gifts I heard a good saying – something you want, something you need, something to wear, and something to read. Something I want is less stuff please Santa! Despite best efforts, it’s a good motto that suddenly pings out of your head in the excitement and bustle of the big shop!

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Jingle Bells, batman smells!

both to help the homeless, and refugees or

Despite sounding a bit bah humbug, I actually

‘calenig’ singing at the front door (an old Welsh

imagine trying to make this time of year special

love Christmas. Growing up in a big boisterous

tradition like carol singing with the horse’s

for the kids when facing such adversity. It’s

family in Mid Wales it was often about roaring

skeleton rapping at the door!)

a small thing to bring a few new items to the

log fires, home made toffee, family get-

I’ve also been grateful for a community group

coffee morning, a new toy, a new pair of socks,

togethers, rubbish crackers and paper crowns,

in Penarth for reminding me to set aside some

and you get a delicious cake & good company

stomping through snow, and noisy fun with the

time for others at what is often a painful, lonely,

in return, do join us, or join the facebook group,

siblings – picture postcard in my mind! The final

heart-breaking time of year for many. “Good

Good Happens Penarth, for future events.

touch - overdoing it with Only Fools & Horses

Happens Penarth” will be holding a coffee

You will also find a Huggard box at Masons Self

on the box! As a grown-up Penarth Christmases

morning on Dec 2nd to collect for Huggard

Storage during the run up to Christmas.

have also been magical, a stroll to the seafront,

Centre and Women’s Aid, and in researching

board games with the neighbours, and even

what to bring, I was reading about the work of

women escaping domestic abuse. I can’t even

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winter playlist Gwenno – Frotolish Hiang Perpeshki Kelly Lee Owens – Throwing Lines Danielle Lewis – Fly Rachel K Collier – Rust Lizzy Farrall – Broken Toy Rufus Mufasa – Gwastraf Amser Gulp – Morning Velvet Sky (Richard Norris remix) Accu – Adain Adain Sarah McCreadie – I’ve Been Waiting My Whole Life For You

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What’s on this Christmas Ice Central, Barry

Gwenno, The Red House, Merthyr

26 November – 4 January

1 December

Central Park in Barry is to host the town’s

Back with a brand new album and tour to

first ever ice rink this Winter and will become

whet our appetite, one of Wales’ most critically

home to a series of attractions as part of its

acclaimed artists is back after the success of

transformation into Ice Central. There will be

a phenomenal debut album Y Dydd Olaf. New

late night events on Friday, Saturdays and

album, Le Kov, written entirely in Cornish, is

Sundays.

due in the spring, but Redhouse is a wonderful

Climbing Trees Xmas Show

venue to see this wonderful artist.

Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd

The Magic Porridge Pot

23 December

Sherman Theatre

Liam Gallagher, Motorpoint Arena

25 November - 30 December

13 December

another hometown storming line up a the Muni

The Magic Porridge Pot by the Brothers Grimm

One of the most entertaining rock stars around

in Pontypridd. Support comes from two Staylittle

is overflowing with songs, music and fun for

is out and about on the first arena tour of his

Music favourites in the form of funk, soul and

all the family, especially those under 7, this

solo career in support of his debut solo album

blues act The Moon Birds of Merthyr and

‘As You Were’. For energy, poetry and pure

Caerphilly-based indie-folk five-piece Ofelia.

Christmas.

Festival favourites Climbing Trees are back with

adoration – do get there early for support comes from Swansea upstarts and my new favourite band Trampolene, these lads will blow your socks off !

In association with

Book a one-off pre or post Christmas clean with us before 7th December and we’ll leave you a nice FREE bottle of bubbly to enjoy. Just quote PVXMAS.

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Changing lives one wave at a time on Wales’ Tall Ship It’s been a busy year for the award-

This year the charity developed themed

one of the largest cultural events in Europe

winning charity Challenge Wales

voyages bringing marine science to life

created fantastic memories. Supported by our

and introduced Agored Cymru educational

volunteer crew, the young people sailed, raced,

accreditation to its activities. 12 – 25 year olds

cooked and cleaned before exploring new

who have jumped onboard have included

ports.

and starting 2017 being awarded the top accolade in its industry “UK Sail Training Vessel of the Year”, is a

schools, colleges, people in employment plus young carers, homeless groups, those doing

With 2018 being named ‘Year of the Sea’ the

testament to the work it does as one

their DofE Award, those with low literacy

charity looks forward to welcoming more adult

of Wales’ innovative young people’s

levels and young people deserving of a place

groups and youth development activities

onboard.

onboard, and

organisations.

Jumping onboard Challenge Wales, the ex round-the-world racing yacht, isn’t necessarily about honing sailing skills. It’s an outward bound voyage of personal development, challenges, adventure, fun and educational experiences that helps develop employability and life skills.

don’t forget to give

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Representing Wales and the UK in the

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International Tall Ships Races in the Baltic

a wave when she

was an amazing achievement for Challenge

sails past Penarth

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Wales & those onboard this summer. Visiting

Seafront!

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14 countries, sailing over 4,000 miles, racing

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against the 100 strong fleet and being part of

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Woody’s Lodge Launches Corporate Partnership with Masons Moving Group Penarth View recently attended the launch of Woody’s Lodge, a local veteran’s charity, created after Penarth born Royal Marine Paul “Woody” Woodland sadly lost his life in a training exercise in Afghanistan, whose mission today is to create a safe and peaceful space for veterans. At the event, I met with members of the Mason family who are supporting Woody’s Lodge, a cause close to their hearts as their own father, Eric Mason, was himself an RAF veteran. I knew of Masons Moving Group, as they have been moving and storing homes and businesses across the Vale of Glamorgan, and further afield, for more years than I can remember, and at the event I learnt more about the Group of companies that they have become today.

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Still a family run group of businesses, with over 100 years behind them, Masons, today, are currently in their fourth generation of family members and operate three diverse companies out of their site on Priority Enterprise Park, just 10 minutes from Penarth: The Business Centre (Cardiff ) Ltd, Masons Self Storage Ltd and Masons Moving Group Ltd.

Gordon Mason, chatted with me saying “We are proud of our heritage and believe it’s our dedication to responding to our customers changing needs that means we have stayed at the forefront of our different industries” Last year, at Masons Self Storage, they undertook a huge project to create a state-of-the-art, 24/7 storage facility responding to a need in the Vale for professional, secure and exible storage solutions. They are only a year down the line since opening, and Masons Self Storage are creating another 220 storage units, ready by Spring 2018, in response to huge demand from their customers.

Next to Masons Self Storage Centre is The Business Centre Ltd, which gives business owners the opportunity to combine working out of a professional serviced office facility with a base to store their stock or archives, “It’s a perfect combination for businesses today” James Mason told us. The Business Centre, who recently celebrated their 10th birthday, have actively supported and helped grow more than 300 businesses in the Vale at their Serviced Offices and Co-working facilities.

Within their community of businesses, they have some of Wales’ top 35 under 35’s and are constantly looking for ways to help their businesses thrive!

It is this dedication to innovation that has kept this Vale family group of businesses constantly improving and expanding, whilst satisfying their many different customers needs. Working at the heart of the community here in the Vale, they also actively get involved with local initiatives; in addition to supporting Woody’s Lodge, The Masons Group have supported Penarth’s very own Belle Vue Music in the Park, are sponsors of Barry Athletics Bowls Club and raise money every year for Macmillan Cancer.

From humble beginnings of a horse-and-cart company, Masons today has grown to become an international removals company, a dynamic, professional Self Storage provider and a centre of excellence for local businesses to grow and thrive!

www.masonsmovingroup.co.uk www.masonsselfstorage.co.uk www.thebusinesscentreonline.co.uk Masons Moving Group: 0800 141 3688 Masons Self Storage: 0800 533 5708 The Business Centre: 0800 634 9920 Penarth View

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Pe nar t h Peo p l e Un c ove r e d unfortunately I froze up and didn’t manage to

my first choice, if I need to get up for a game

say anything funny so that dream died quickly.

I used to listen to Lose Yourself by Eminem,

Otherwise my first TV appearance was Wales

I’m listening to Liam Gallagher’s new album at

V Ireland in the 6 nations, there was a slow mo

the moment and it’s brilliant. You can get lost

of me swearing at the ref, it didn’t take much

in music, I love the impact a different song or

to work out what I’d said and it was quickly

piece of music can have on how your feeling. If

followed up with a phone call from my Gran.

you see me driving round I’m usually belting out a song like nobodys watching.

Favourite past time: I would have to say playing rugby is my favourite past time, I know it’s a

Biggest temptation: My biggest temptation is

simple answer but honestly its created some of

cheese, all cheese, it’s my kryptonite, it makes

my best ever memories, greatest achievements

everything better and there’s so many different

and I’m sure it will continue to do so. I’ve had the privilege of playing with and against some

Tom Luck

of the biggest names in Welsh rugby, and

Age: 26

along the way I wouldn’t change any of it.

playing with some of my best friends along the way. And despite the numerous injuries I’ve had

Occupation: Business Manager at Victoria Garage

What can’t you live without? I can’t live without

Best known for: Captain of Penarth RFC

music, I like to think I’ve got quite a broad taste in music and that works out great because it

First claim to fame: I had an audition for Kids

means there’s something for every occasion,

Say the Funniest Things when I was younger,

if I need something to help me sleep I can go classical, Ludovico Einaudi – I Giorni would be

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What do you love

part in me managing to gain a few extra stone

most about the

in my year at uni. I’m getting a cheese advent

Penarth? I love the

calendar this year, I’ll take it over chocolate any

fact that everything I

day of the week.

could need or want

Penarth People

types you’ll never get bored. It played a huge

is just a stones throw Best life moment? When I got my call up to

away, if I want to go

Cardiff Blues U16’s, I’d torn the ligaments in my

for a nice chilled

ankle a few weeks before the trials so didn’t

out drink, bit of

get to take part so never thought I’d make it,

food or just a nice

but someone out there put in a good word for

walk there’s plenty

me and the rest is history. I had a successful

to choose from in

2 year spell in the Blues set up, also for the

Penarth like the lakes,

U18’s, these years led to my biggest rugby

clifftops or any of the

achievements.

numerous bars, but if I want a bit more hustle

Favourite gems of Penarth?

and bustle it’s a short walk over the bay or train

I love the Blue Pelican Café in Hamptons for

What would a typical day in your life involve?

ride to Cardiff. It’s the best of both worlds, I don’t

a spot of lunch, lovely sandwiches and a nice

My day involves going to work (at the best

like the 100mph city life but sometimes you

cake to finish off. My very favourite gem though

garage in Penarth, if I do say so myself), I’m

want something a little faster than town life.

is Cosmeston Lakes, it’s great whatever the

loving coming into the family business. And in

weather, the medieval village is enjoyable even

the evenings if it doesn’t involve rugby training

How has Penarth changed over the years?

at this age, you can go and have a nice BBQ

then I’ll be spending it with my girlfriend, cook a

I honestly don’t think it has changed drastically

in the summer and have a kick around, you

nice meal and settle down to watch my current

in the years I’ve been here, apart from offering

can get lost in the woods for hours, finding the

guilty pleasure Gossip Girl, I’m not proud of it

more places to eat and drink, which is great, I’m

dragon carved into a log, or the mud people

but I’m hooked. Nothing too exciting Monday to

a big foodie and there’s some exciting choices

hidden in the bushes or the giant with his axe.

Friday but we always try and make up for it on

these days and more on the horizon.

Or just a simple walk round the lakes with the

the weekend.

dogs, a good way to get some fresh air and kill a few hours.

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