FUBAR, The Point, Cardiff Bay We first came across Matt, drummer with Fubar, when we popped into the Spar in Cowbridge for a paper. We got chatting and he informed us that he was in a band and invited us along... click here for more

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Take Me To The River Each issue we will try to introduce you to a place that we have visited and would like to share with you. In this issue we visit The Newbridge Inn country brasserie. click here for more

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Labour Of Love Whatever your political leaning, when you meet John Smith, MP for the first time you can’t fail to be impressed by his energy. He’s passionate about family, passionate about the Vale and passionate... click here for more

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Exposure Every issue we showcase some of the Vale’s most talented creative people. For our summer issue, we focus on the work of a photographer, Mike Baker, who lives in Aberthin. click here for more

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Elegantly Pasted Wallpaper, or should I say wall coverings, are definitely back in fashion. The paint roller and emulsion are here to complement the look, but it’s the coverings that are taking centre stage. But do you know the history... click here for more

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A Great Day Out We are a fit family, we try to eat well (apart from the occasional treat) and get plenty of exercise. Having said all that, Jack, our son, is a Playstation addict and we’ve had to prise him away from it on more... click here for more

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Vale Style I’ve got four separate make-up bags full of various brands of foundations, none of which suit my skin. So when I was offered a Prescriptives Colourprint session, I jumped at the chance. click here for more

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Health and Wellbeing Each issue we look at different aspects of healthcare in the Vale. The Waterfront Medical Centre The GP’s and staff welcome patients to their new purpose built surgery. click here for more

Garden Genius The life and times of Ralph Hancock, the horticultural visionary from Penarth whose designs conquered the United States and who created some of the world’s most spectacular gardens. click here for more

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Black To The Fuchsia When you look at that fuchsia in your garden what do you see? A beautiful flower? A lovely hedge? Well, the fuchsia is all that and more! Judith Anderson sheds some light on Mother Nature’s floral fireworks! click here for more

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The Great Milk Debate Springtime saw more than 1,500 people attend around 100 Great Milk Debate events which took place across the country. click here for more

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Natalie Dobson We catch up with Natalie, 34, one of four directors of Farthings restaurant, Bar 44 and Farthings at Home. The Cowbridge-based businesses take up much of her time so we’re fortunate that we managed... click here for more

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Ty Hafan Situated just a few yards from the water’s edge of the Bristol Channel is a haven of peace and tranquility. Haven in Welsh is translated to Hafan and the name of this place is Ty Hafan, the Children’s Hospice in Wales. click here for more

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Watch Those Hips The regulations introducing Home Information Packs have come into effect and now every residential seller will be required to produce a home information pack before a property can be marketed. click here for more

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Bringing The Outdoors In With the cold weather behind us and those long hot days and balmy summer evenings fast approaching, Emma Leeke, Commercial Director of Wales’ leading independent department store... click here for more

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The Last Word Simon Hill of Wyndham House Dental Practice lives near Llantwit Major. Previously he was a professional rugby player and was capped 12 times for Wales. click here for more