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VALE GARDENS
Vale Life resident garden expert Bob Priddle advises on all things horticultural
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STYLE STAR!
If, like me, you haven’t stocked up on your Autumn/Winter wardrobe yet then perhaps a trip to Bryl’s Boutique, on High Street, Barry can satisfy your desire for designer fashion.
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CHRISTMAS WITH KAMI
His last restaurant was ranked the highest Michelin Guide entry in Wales, so when Kami Soroush says he still loves cooking after a twenty five year career, you know he’s passionate about it.
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RAISING THE BAR
Taking its lead from the new wave tapas revolution evolving in Spain, Tapas at Bar 44 has pushed the boundaries of most people’s perceptions of Spanish food but if you think this is just another gimmicky fad, think again.
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LIFE COVER
We hope you enjoy reading about our Vale Life Cover Shoot as much as we enjoyed working on it. The idea came about following an offer from Richard Case of Porthcawl offering us the use of his family’s Showman’s Wagon.
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KATWALK
If you want to stand out from the crowd in an outfit which has the WOW factor, then Katwalk can answer your prayers.
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FOREVER VINTAGE
A goldmine of classic treasures, at Forever Vintage, Penarth, you’ll always find something distinctive and a bit unusual and with the new season’s stock now in store, you’re sure to find something a bit special for those forthcoming festive occasions.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
Take good care of yourself with Vale Life’s guide to healthcare in the Vale
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THE HEALTH DIVA
The Health Diva in Nolton Street, Bridgend is a haven of calm and tranquility, allowing you to explore the many lotions and potions on offer in this fab and friendly health shop.
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DAISY DAY NURSERY
When our son was younger, we needed to place him in a private nursery. As I was an older mother with no other mums my age to ask advice on such matters, we were left in a bit of a quandary...
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SOCIAL LIFE
Welcome to Vale Life magazine’s Social Life section, a veritable who’s who of the Vale of Glamorgan.
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EDITOR’S CHOICE
With Christmas not far away (can you believe it?), I’ve decided to create my very own Christmas wish list and, to make sure that hubby sees it, I thought I’d include it in the magazine. Sharp or what? So here’s a quick run-down...
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ONCE UPON A TIME
In a land not too far from here, in fact just down the M4, there lived a beautiful girl called Cinderella.
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GLAMOROUS GOLD
“There’s no better time than Christmas to receive a stunning piece of gold jewellery.”
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HAVANA YOUR SECRET BOUTIQUE
Devotees of Havana in Cowbridge are in for a real treat. Owners Awen Evans and Emma Hartmann have added stylish new labels to their High Street boutique which tick all the right boxes in terms of quality of fabrics, style and femininity.
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THE LINEN CUPBOARD
The nights are drawing in...
The central heating’s being turned on...
This can mean only one thing...
Christmas is closer than you think!
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TOTAL MAYHEM
Spotting a gap in the fashion market in Bridgend wasn’t difficult for business partners Emma Nash and Cathy Davies as they had a background in retail and business managment. We catch up with them as Mayhem celebrates its first year.
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SPARKLING SILVER
A stunning piece of silver jewellery can be a refreshing change to gold. At RMA Williams Jewellers on Porthcawl’s John Street, owners Marcus and Mellissa have built up an exquisite collection of silver pieces to suit all tastes and budgets.
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THE GOOD LIFE
Local organic farmers John and Rebecca O’Dwyer truly live what we imagine is ‘The Good Life’, but the lives of this particular farming couple have had some real ups and downs. We caught up with Becca and John to find out more.
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DELICIOUS DELI
I find that a sure fire way of knowing that Christmas is on the horizon is when the deli’s are full of fab festive goodies.
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CHRISTMAS ALL WRAPPED UP
With the nights drawing in and the festive season fast approaching, now is the time to start shopping for those unusual gifts for the special people in your life and we know just the place to start looking.
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PERFECT PENARTH
Penarth has a reputation for fabulous boutiques, trendy hair salons and quality gift shops. It’s the perfect location for your Christmas shopping.
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A STAR IS BORN
Imagine being able to choose your own stone, being involved in the design process and having your creation realised by a master craftsman jeweller. This dream can now become a reality, thanks to new Penarth jeweller Matthew Mullooly.
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HELLO GORGEOUS!
There’s a new hair salon in Penarth that’s been causing a bit of a stir.
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SO VERSATILE
With so many tiles on the market and not enough hours to search for the right one for the job, it pays to talk to the experts.
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HOLTON ROAD IN BARRY
If you’ve never ventured up to the top end of Holton Road in Barry, (Weston Hill End), then you’re
missing out.
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IDEAL HOLMES
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys the niceties in life, then Nicola Holmes, the owner of Miss Holmes on Barry’s High Street has opened just the shop for you.
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MAGIC OF AVALON
“A whole host of interesting and unusual items from Georgian to contemporary pieces.”
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A VISION TO BE PROUD OF
In 1934, at age of 22, Norman Alexander started Arbuthnot Opticians in the heart of Barry on Broad Street. Little did he know that 75 years later his business is still thriving...
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IT'S SNOW TIME
Vale Life talks to Jason Jeffery and Zack Starke of The Ski Lodge in Barry about their dedication to pure snow sports and we catch a glimpse of all the latest product offerings from the world’s leading brands.
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PARK LIFE
Park Estates have a lot to be happy about. Not only is the housing market on the up but they’re about to celebrate 10 successful years in business.
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THE LAST WORD
Peter Martin of Leekes talks to Vale Life about moving to the Vale from the south east, his love of Cardiff City, Mexican food and singing in the shower!
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