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FAR AWAY SO CLOSE
With more hours of sunshine than California and only short periods of rainfall, the Algarve has the perfect climate for holidaymakers looking to soak up the sun. It’s easy to see why, as a family, we keep going back!
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POLO
It's only March and I'm already feeling starved of somewhere glamorous to go. Thankfully it won’t be long until Sunday June 28th and the most prestigeous event of the year, the St David’s Polo at Fonmon
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VALE GARDENS
Vale Life’s resident garden expert Bob Priddle lifts the lid on composting and gets to grips with the horticultural preparations for the coming season.
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RETAIL HEAVEN
Hamptons is owned and run by Andy Bradshaw and Peter Knowles. This wonderful store has a keen following of devoted fans. Here are Vale Life’s top five reasons to visit if you’ve never sampled this truly inspirational oasis of...
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HONDA HAPPINESS
If you listen to the doom merchants, you’d think that no-one’s buying cars and the dealers are sat around twiddling their thumbs watching the tumbleweed roll by. John Boyce of Bassetts Honda in Bridgend...
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SOPHISTICATED CELEBRATIONS
West House Country Hotel in Llantwit Major has a well deserved reputation for hosting some of the Vale’s best weddings. Newlyweds Kathryn and Ian tell us more.
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CREATIVE KUDOS
Kudos of Pontyclun is a hotbed of creative talent. They certainly have their fingers on the pulse of what’s hot for 2009. Vale Life speaks to Kudos on the current trends and how to wear them.
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RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Vale Life spent an enjoyable afternoon in the company of Matt Powell, Head Chef at La Plie in Southerndown, foraging at one of his secret locations in the Vale.
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LIFE LAUNDRY
There’s no getting away from it, people judge people by appearances. We all have something about our bodies that we’re not entirely happy with but we’ve learned over the years how to work with what we’ve got..
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THE LINEN CUPBOARD
If you’re looking for gifts, collectibles and items of pure gorgeousness for the home, Melanie James’ beautiful shop in Cowbridge is a must. Step inside and discover...
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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 CHIC OF IT!
Looking for a new wardrobe for this season but don’t have the time or inclination to trudge the shops? Bryl’s Boutique on Barry’s High Street is the answer to all your prayers.
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KATWALK HEAVEN
With summer just around the corner, this is usually the time when an invitation to a wedding or special occasion lands on the doormat. If you’re very lucky you may have a cruise planned and if you do then you’re going to need a glamorous wardrobe.
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VALE 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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THE HORSE WHISPERER
Helen Wingstedt is passionate about all things equine. Based in St Hilary, near Cowbridge, she tends her herd, rehabilitates horses and, surprisingly, trains people using the principles of ‘Equamigo’. Vale Life meets…
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VIVA LA VIDA
Vida, the brand new and exciting lifestyle boutique on New Road, Porthcawl claims to ‘make life more beautiful’... Vale Life goes shopping.
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EXPOSURE
Continuing our Exposure series, in this issue we chat to talented, award-winning photographer Martin Phillips of Porthcawl about his life and work.
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THE F WORD
As in life, business has its ups and downs and, depending on who you’re talking to in the business community, some of you are enjoying the ups at present and some are definitely not enjoying the downs.
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THE LAST WORD
Lynnette Knight of The Business Centre in Barry talks to Vale Life about living in the Vale and her passion for fast cars, snow mobiling and how to avoid kissing frogs!
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