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OUT OF AFRICA
When the opportunity of visiting The Gambia presented itself, I thought this would be the perfect destination to be able to see more than just the usual tourist fare.
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KEEPING TIME!
BBC National Orchestra of Wales is well known for performing a busy schedule of concerts across Wales and for its performances on BBC radio. But if you think that’s all there is to it, think again!
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THE KEY TO RELAXATION
While many Brits have discovered the delights of Clearwater and St Petersburg - the perfect antidote to the razzamatazz of Orlando, Sarasota remains a bit of a best kept secret.
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ROOM FOR LIVING
Cowbridge based Room for Living’s reputation for high quality kitchen design stretches far beyond the Vale. We visit Mr and Mrs Withnall at their beautiful Newport home to see the workmanship and to find...
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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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MAKING A HOUSE A HOME
Avid City Life readers may be familiar with Andy Bradshaw of Hamptons Home and Garden Design, Penarth where he and partner Peter Knowles run an amazing homeware and furniture emporium, not forgetting the hugely popular Blue Pelican Café.
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HOME IS WHERE THE HEARTH IS...
Exclusive Fireplaces installed the lovely fireplaces at the Old Vicarage. City Life talks to owner, Cormac Edwards who tells us more about the project, his company and his philosophy that...
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TOTALLY FLOORED
We spoke to owner Mike de Claire about the business which has a great deal of experience.
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JEWELS IN THE CROWN
All that The Old Vicarage needed to complete its transformation was the curtains and blinds. Val was more than happy to give this job to Jewels of Cardiff, having worked with owner Julie Perkins previously and on the recommendation of Andy.
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DAISY DOODLING
Not possessing a creative bone in my body, I am always in awe of people who are blessed with such skills. One such creative idol is Ellie Thomas who runs a bespoke card making business called Daisy Doodling. But there’s a lot more creativity waiting...
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THE EVE APPEAL
Ovarian cancer occurs in 1 in 69 women. When Jan Morgan, event organiser at the Eve Appeal, a charity raising awareness of Ovarian Cancer, invited me to attend a black tie dinner dance at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff...
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ICING WORKS
Jenny Yeo is a retired barrister who gave up law in 1993 to be at home with her three children. After acquiring photographic skills at university, Jenny now runs a successful small business Icing Works, and more recently a sister company, The Cake Box Company.
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FLOWERS IN THE SNOW
Clive Sullivan celebrates the horticultural joys of the season...
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MOVING STORY
From humble roots, Masons Moving Group has grown into a highly respected inter - national company trans porting customers’ most treasured belongings around the globe. We asked Gordon Mason...
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TALK TO PURPLE
Glen Newman of Purple Contracts gives Vale Life the lowdown on what vehicles customers are choosing in the current economic climate.
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RETURN OF THE PAMPER HAMPER
This Christmas why not pamper the ones you love with a perfect gift from Ener-chi of Penarth and Radyr, to see them through the cold winter months.
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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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FOREVER VINTAGE
A goldmine of vintage treasures, at Forever Vintage, Penarth, you’ll always find something distinctive and a bit unusual.
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EXPOSURE
This issue we talk to talented Cardiff artist, Steve Alport about his love of drawing, his work ethic and living in Pontcanna.
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IN SAFE HANDS
This issue, we speak to Mike Page of The Parade Specialist Dental Centre, part of the James Hull Group. Mike has a special interest in cosmetic and implant dentistry.
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CLUB CLASS
Champagne was flowing, well dressed bodies were packed tightly, Only Men Aloud! were belting out some Welsh favourites, Nick Knowles was dashing in his metallic suit and John Barrowman was melting hearts (both male and female) dancing on the bar.
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THE LAST WORD
Melanie Daniel of Absolute Business Development talks to Vale Life about her fresh approach to business and what she enjoys about living in the Vale.
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