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VALE GARDENS
Vale Life resident garden expert Bob Priddle on growing your own veg.
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PORTHCAWL
Whether you prefer the thrills of the funfair, a quiet walk along the promenade or a lazy day sunning yourself on one of its fine beaches, Porthcawl has it all.
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DESIGNER DESIRES
Designerdesires.com offers a full range of new
and nearly new clothing and accessories at
discounted prices.
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PERFECT SETTING
On Porthcawl’s High Street you’ll find contemporary jewellers RMA Williams Jewellers. Vale Life chatted with owners, Mellissa and Marcus, about their passion for jewellery and why Porthcawl is the...
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VIDA FLORA
Enjoy balmy al fresco evenings this Summer with a range of garden furniture and accessories from the gorgeous Vida lifestyle boutique, Porthcawl. We met co-owner Jessica Phillips to find out more.
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CREATIVE INSPIRATION
Alison Bowen is the owner of the well established interior design company called A & C Interiors on New Road, Porthcawl. Alison’s flair for colour and style is well known in Porthcawl and here she talks to Vale Life about her...
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SALON EXPERIENCE
The Gavin Alexander Salon in Porthcawl has built a reputation for excellence. Vale Life talked with Sandra Alexander about the family business, how it has grown and what makes the Gavin Alexander ethos so special.
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GIRLIE THINGS
Women of Porthcawl have long been crying out for somewhere to purchase gorgeous lingerie and swimwear. Leanne Crole has answered their prayers with a fabulous range to die for!
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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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SNOW BUSINESS
We might be at the height of summer but now is the time when people generally think about their next skiing holiday. We talk to powder afficionados Zack Starke and Jason Jeffery of The Ski Lodge in Barry who claim there’s no business like...
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WHERE CARING COMES FIRST
Whether it’s just simple help or specialist nursing you require, April Complete Care Solutions based in Pencoed, Bridgend have an excellent reputation. Here, Vale Life speaks to Wendy Duckworth...
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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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ASK SUZANNE
Suzanne Jaya, personal stylist and personal shopper answers your questions on fashion, style, health
and beauty.
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THE GREAT INDOORS
With so many conservatory businesses out there, how do you know who best to choose? Look no further than Leekes. Gareth Short, Conservatories and Glazing Category Manager at Leekes is just the man...
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EXPOSURE
Choosing the right photographer for your wedding is an important decision and with over 30 years’ experience in photography, Ann Clark is the perfect choice.
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OBJECTS OF DESIRE
The guys at Hamptons in Penarth are always an inspiration when it comes to trends and all things of a gorgeous nature. With this in mind, we asked them to predict this Summer’s...
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JUST THE BUSINESS
Are you struggling with therecession? The Business Centre may have the solution with affordable office space.
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WAVELENGTH
Welsh artist Vernon Jones is gaining a reputation as one of the finest seascape artists working today. Vale Life met Vernon to find out what inspires him.
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THE REAL DEAL
There’s a rumbling in the quiet market town of Cowbridge. Probably the best known family lawyer practising in south east Wales and into west Wales has opened an office on the High Street. There are pretenders to this particular crown...
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DELI DELIGHTS
We asked lots of people to recommend their favourite deli’s. Here are a selection whose names kept coming up again and again.
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THE LAST WORD
We talk with Danny Willis, entrepreneur, businessman, curry afficianado, wine taster and super talented part-time boxer... even if he does say so himself!
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