HIGH STREET
Siop y Fro Read all about it!

Siop y Fro is the only bookshop in Barry and is bilingual selling a wide range of new and used books covering all the main categories.

They also have a number of Welsh music cd’s and dvd’s for adults and children, together with locally produced arts and crafts and hand made Welsh and English greetings cards. They also provide a book ordering service which is available to individuals, schools and societies.

Siop y Fro have been in business for 14 months and have many loyal customers who say local shops are more helpful than their town centre counterparts.

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HIGH STREET
Pamper yourself with Balance the Body

Balance the Body has been a beauty and holistic therapy salon for five years. The last year has been under the ownership of Karen Short.



Catering for young and not so young, male and female, they offer a wide range of beauty and holistic therapies, including Barry’s only hydrotherapy pool. Their therapists are fully qualified and treatments are undertaken in a calm and relaxing environment. Whether receiving an eyebrow wax or one of their exclusive pamper packages, clients leave feeling special.

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BROAD STREET
Francis Kestle Photography

Francis Kestle’s studio caters for all photographic needs including weddings, portraits, portfolios and functions and special occasions.

The studio offers a passport photo service and is also suitable for ID’s. Francis has many years’ experience working with adults, children, babies and people with disabilites. Francis is a keen traveller and on a recent trip to Venice took some wonderful carnival images which are available for sale.

For those of you who love all things Venetian, give Francis a call to arrange an appointment to view these wonderfully colourful and vibrant images.

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HIGH STREET
Food for Thought



We spoke to Dave Keeble about what’s made his deli so successful.

Please describe your business?
We are a family run delicatessen and are proud to be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year. My wife Lynda, myself and my son Nathan and his wife Sarah all work in the business. I believe when it’s your own business, you put your heart and soul into it and we certainly do.

Who are your customers?
We have customers from all over the Vale and I would say that 70% of whom are regulars. They come for many reasons. Lunchtimes it’s for our freshly made baguettes and home made salads. Then there’s our wide selection of dried nuts, fruits and pastas as well as our breads and cakes. We also supply restaurants with our range of continental meats and cheeses.

Which would you say are your best sellers?
Definitely our home made pasties which have quite a following and our home made chicken tikka salad which people travel for miles for.

Do you support local producers?
We make the majority of our living from local customers and we feel it’s only fair to give back and support local producers as much as possible.

“We are a family run delicatessen and are proud to be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year.” Dave Keeble, Food For Thought

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HIGH STREET
Smolanny’s

Smolanny’s is a baby boutique owned by Cathy Lane for over two years. She named the boutique after her children Sam, Molly and Anny.

Customers who visit Smolanny’s are expectant mums looking for prams, clothes and nursery products and those looking to buy gifts. Designer prams include Bugaboo, Maclaren, Out & About, Phil & Ted’s and I-Candy plus many other brands. You can also find traditional wood toys, books, designer clothes, nursery furniture and more. Smolanny’s caters for ages 0 to 12.

We asked Cathy a few questions about life on the High Street.

What do you like about High Street?
I like the interesting mix of people who visit from all over the Vale and beyond and the real community feel that exists here in High Street.

What do you think is special about your business?
Our customers are looking for something that’s unusual, or a bit different from what you can find in larger towns or shopping centres.

Anything new or exciting happening at Smolanny’s?
We are really excited about our new website which will showcase all of the products we offer. There’ll be a helpful online service where customers can enquire whether we have a particular item in stock, which will give an even better customer service.

Do you have time for any hobbies?
We like to spend time with our children. When we have time we like to socialise and when we do, it’s usually in Streets Brasserie on Broad Street, just around the corner.

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MARKET STREET
Allsta Motors are all stars!

Allsta Motors are a family run motor vehicle repair and MOT station in Barry which was established 36 years ago.

They offer vehicle repairs, servicing, engine diagnostics, tyres and MOT’s and have many loyal customers which is testament that they are giving the customer what they want.

Allsta enjoy working in this area of Barry because over the years they’ve got to know other traders very well.

In fact, many of them are customers and, because there are so many different businesses in the area, this makes life interesting and attracts a diverse range of customers.

Allsta is a family run business who are determined to provide good service to customers and Vale Life can confirm this as we are satisfied customers ourselves and would have no hesitation in recommending Allsta’s services.

“I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Allsta’s services to readers of
Vale Life.” Jennifer Hobbs-Roberts Editor Vale Life

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HIGH STREET
Guiding Light Centre

Christine O’Neill well known Medium Clairvoyant has set up the Guiding Light Centre as a training centre for Mediums and Pyschics.

The Centre offers foundation courses in Mediumship and Pyschic Skills, leading onto Intermediate and Advanced level courses. Tarot and Numerology workshops are held at weekends. Workshops in Angel healing and training, Reiki, Yoga, Inner Journey and more are also available.

Tarot readings are available from Christine O’Neill, the centre also offers Tarot with Julie, Danny and Maria.

Guiding Light Centre offers therapies in Crystal Therapy; E.F.T.; Emotrance; Reiki; Aromatherapy; Indian Head Massage; Counselling Services; Therapeutic Yoga and Hypnotherapy. Studio/Rooms are available for rental by the hour/day which are suitable for therapists and small workshops. ‘An Evening with Christine O’Neill’ is held once a month.

Crystal Energy at the Centre.

Crystals have been used in therapy for thousands of years to help balance our life force and achieve optimum health. Crystals are placed on and around the body to suit your specific needs, the benefits of which are both mental and physical, helping to restore your body’s natural balance of energies. Crystal therapy can also help with pain removal, setting goals and much more. Lynne is also a practitioner in Meridian and Energy Therapies these include E.F.T. (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Emotrance. Lynne will guide you as you address your emotions, releasing blocked energy, helping you attain a free flowing energy system enabling you to live a healthy, relaxed happy life. Blocked energy systems can cause mental and physical problems. We also have a large range of Crystals, Crystal & Silver Jewellery, Tarot Cards, Angel Cards, Books etc.

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HIGH STREET
Waterlily A magpie’s dream!

Looking for cards, jewellery, gifts and much, much more? Waterlily definitely has it all.

Director Kerrie O’Carroll certainly has an eye for collectables. For the magpies out there, this shop’s for you! Waterlily is the only local stockist for Truth traditional charm jewellery. You can create your own unique bracelet giving you the chance to truly express yourself.

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BARRY
You’ll fall in love with Amorette

Amorette opened its doors in August 2007 launching exciting new ranges of handmade and bespoke jewellery and accessories for men, women and children.

Being individual, creative and owning something that has that personal touch are the three things that set Amorette apart from other boutiques. Amorette has an onsite jewellery designer/maker who is available to create that perfect piece whether it’s a gift for a special occasion or just for spoiling yourself!

Other designer/makers sold at Amorette are Tanya Igic, Zelda Wong, Sophie Banks, Emma Gordon, Foxy Originals and Azuni. Amorette also sells and encourages local talent such as bag designers Very Minnie Mary and Helen Smith and jewellers Let Them Eat Cake.

Come in and absorb the creativity, chat to the owners Sophie and Rhiannon and spoil yourself with a piece of handmade delight!

Recently launched in 2008 is their Little Love Creative Parties,
where a world of creativity and imagination awaits your child.



Jewellery making
Puppet building
Bag designing/making
Ceramic painting
Interactive story telling

Also drop in sessions in the school holidays.

For more information please phone the number below.