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WITH 30 YEARS OF HISTORY IN SOUTH WALES, THE UKS LEADING
CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS IS COMING HOME TO CARDIFF TO RE-CREATE,
RE-DEVELOP AND REHEARSE THEIR SPELLBINDING SHOW BIANCO
oFit State will premiere the show on the 12th

of June and it will run until the 27th before a
seven month international tour. Cardiff will be
the only UK dates on the calendar.
Last summer saw sell-out crowds flock into their
silver spaceship style Big Top, when Bianco played
beside Callaghan Square in the city center.
This year Bianco will play Tuesday Sunday, and
at the weekends Street Food Cardiff will be offering
circus themed gastronomy beside the Big Top making
the area an exciting and vibrant cultural quarter for the
month of June.
Bianco is an immersive promenade experience that
takes place above, behind and all around a standing
audience. With performers from all around the world,
a pounding live soundtrack and breathtaking imagery,
Bianco is an all-consuming theatrical experience that is
not to be missed.
This year the production will have something for
new and old audiences alike as director, Firenza
Guidi, injects new energy, fresh ideas and new
performers into the show.
Every year we have to creatively challenge

ourselves, said Guidi. We have to keep ourselves
excited and engaged in the process; we have to
keep working to improve the show and building
on the quality of the work or its no fun for us. If
we are excited and having fun then we can excite
the audience and they have fun as well. I am very
excited about some of the things we are building, the
developments we have in store and some of the new
people we have joining us.
Tom Rack, Creative Director for NoFit State says,
We are thrilled to bring Bianco back to Cardiff.
We were overwhelmed by the positive response to
the work last summer, and cant wait to show the
city how the production has developed. NoFit State
was founded in Cardiff nearly 30 years ago and
performing our work to our hometown crowd is
something holds real magic for us.
Tickets are 13.50 - 22 and are available
at www.nofitstate.org/bianco or by calling
0333 222 9000 (local rate).
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MAY
2015
Hello
from
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CONTENTS
ISSUE 139
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his month we are getting excited about the

opening of Friars Walk okay, we know
thats still six months away but weve been
asking about the hundreds of jobs which are
going to be created.
And you can read all about them and how
you could get your hands on one in our Vocal
section.
Weve also been looking at some of the fab
events happening locally this summer and have
come up with a list of 15 you should try not to
miss.
Weve launched our ever-popular South
Wales Next Top Model competition and are
really looking forward to the flood of entries.
And weve caught up with Alison Starling, of
Maindee Festival, who chats to us about all sorts
of arty things, and getting rescued from a beach
near Swansea, in our Culture Vulture section
which you can find just inside the back cover.
Its been great to hear feedback from our
readers about the changes weve made in the
mag over the past few months you all seem to
love them. So youll be delighted to learn weve
got more in the pipeline!!
But back to the May edition which is packed
with all sorts for you from great days out.
summer fashion, foodie delights and much more.
So, find somewhere sunny, pull on your
shades and dip into what weve brought you.
Enjoy....
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MONTH
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MAY 2015
THE BIG
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ay is the month of The Big Splash

and Maindee Festival when
the streets of the city come to life with
funfairs, parades and much more.
Big Splash
39 SHOP LOCAL
Newport feature
Thanks to funding from Newport City

Council and the Arts Council of Wales,
along with sponsorship from Friars
Walk, the Big Splash will be entertaining
thousands of people across three fun
zones across the city.
The Big Splash will be taking over
Newport from Friday May 29 to 31
2015.
A full diary of the weekend can be
downloaded from www.newportlive.
co.uk/riverfront
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DIARY
15 things to do before August
60 FAMILY AND
EDUCATION
Building Blocks Nursery
82 TOP FIVE
Must-see shows
102 CULTURE VULTURE

Q&A with Alison Starling
COMPS T&CS
MEET THE TEAM
If you would like to enter any of the

competitions please send your answer or entry
to: You can enter via email to voice@wearevoice.co.uk
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The Big Splash festival

returns to Newport
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Thanks to funding from Newport City Council and the

Arts Council of Wales along with sponsorship from Friars
Walk, the Big Splash is back this year and set to entertain
thousands of people.
There will be three fun zones Urban Edge at the
Newport Centre, Fun of the Fair and the Ultimate Usk zone,
with activities along the riverbanks including international
street theatre artists, and the highlight of the weekend will be
the Sunset Spectacular.
This year the Big Splash will be joining forces with the
Maindee Festival for the first time.
The Big Splash will be taking over Newport from Friday
May 29 to 31 2015.
Throughout the weekend the Danters Fairground will
be on the Big Splash site between The Riverfront and the
university buildings.
The Big Splash festival will take place in the centre of
Newport from Friday May 29 to Sunday May 31, 2015.
For the latest updates on the events, sign up to
facebook.com/bigsplashnewport or follow @BigSplashFest
#bigsplash2015 on Twitter. A full diary of the weekend can
be downloaded from www.newportlive.co.uk/riverfront
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Geraint
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HERE AND NOW
INTEREST GROWS AS
DEVELOPMENT EDGES
CLOSER TO COMPLETION
The last month has been exceptionally
busy for the Friars Walk team. As well as
the day-to-day management of a large city
centre development, weve hosted a number
of big events on site including two visits from
British Council Shopping Centres and received
some great feedback. Weve had a number
of journalists visit the site resulting in great
coverage including an interview with the BBC
which was broadcast on
national breakfast TV.
There is a genuine
interest in Friars Walk from
within the local community
and weve hosted visits from
the planning committee,
local councillors, ex planners
and various Newport interest
groups.
We are constantly
updating our website and
twitter feed to ensure the
local community is kept informed of the latest
developments and the feedback is always very
positive with pictures being retweeted and a
number of local people taking pictures of the
site and uploading to social media.
In last months column we asked readers to
let us know which restaurant they were most
looking forward to trying when Friars Walk
opens and also which remaining restaurant they
would like to see. We had an overwhelming
response to this and the feedback has been
sent to the leasing team. Please continue to
tell us which shop and restaurant you are most
looking forward to visiting.
Over the coming months we will be making
more announcements disclosing our latest
tenants.
For those of you who have visited the
city centre is recent weeks and months I am
sure you will be amazed just how quickly
the development has progressed. The shell
of the anchor store Debenhams is nearing
completion, we have installed escalators and
lifts, the internal walls are even decorated
ready for Debenhams shorty to commence their
shoptting works.
The Cineworld cinema has progressed very
well with eight cinema screen auditoria formed,

Cineworld will commence their t out works
in June.
The two retail blocks have grown across the
site from Debenhams towards the Kingsway
Centre and shortly we will be forming the new
improved John Frost Square.
The white steel structure for the mall
roof commenced in March and already it is
installed from the end of Austin
Friars Street to half way down the
main mall. This structure will be
covered with an ETFE [Ethylene
tetrauoroethylene] roof, with
clear and opaque panels which
allow natural light through and
will also be uplit at night. This
will become a landmark on the
Newport skyline.
There are approximately 300
operatives on site on a daily basis
and this will increase over the
coming months.
Queensberry is very proud of the Friars
Walk development and we are extremely
excited by the prospect of the massive
improvements it will bring to the local
environment and economy.
As always the latest information including
amazing photographs of the site and stunning
new quadcopter footage can be found on our
website www.friarswalknewport.co.uk @
friarswalk
It has been a busy month on Capital Breakfast,

the clocks have sprung forward and spring has
truly sprung, which also means Ive scrapped my
daytime naps for the golf course and sunbathing.
Love it!
The last few weeks in the studio have been
tough though because every morning Ive had
to wake up to look at Pollys new amazingly
disgusting secret tattoo. She is pretty crazy for
having that particular tattoo done in that place. Its
on our Facebook page if you are brave enough to
have a look! Facebook.com/capitalMPG. We kept
it a secret to build up the intrigue, and then slowly
showed it to people one by one, including Olly
Murs backstage at his gig at the Motorpoint Arena.
He wasnt a fan of it either!
Speaking of Olly, he played a round of golf
at Celtic Manor before his gig. We spoke to him
before he took to the stage and he couldnt, not
for lack of trying, say my name, Geraint. I get this
every time I step out of Wales! I have friends from
all over the world who have learnt how to say
Geraint, but when I meet strangers I tend to give up
and it is easier to just tell them to call me Hardy!
Im now going to mention golf for the 3rd time
today because on air we have also been revealing
the star studded line up for the Celebrity Cup at
the Celtic Manor in July. Im looking forward to
seeing stars like Vernon Kay, Ronan Keating and
Rob Brydon take to the famous course. We have
more names to reveal over the coming weeks, so
keep it Capital Breakfast to nd out who is going
to be there. Plus, you could be in with the chance
of going to the biggest concert of the year in South
Wales if you want to win tickets to see One
Direction, keep it Capital Breakfast!
G X
MARTIN TRESIDDER,
PROJECT DIRECTOR
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HERE AND NOW
Urban Tap House finally

comes to Newport
ewport-based Tiny Rebel Brewing Co,

which runs the Urban Tap House in
Cardiff, is launching its first pop-up
bar in its home city.
Opening on Friday, May 1, the bar will
be located on Newports High Street within
the recently-refurbished front entrance of the
Newport Indoor Market.
Urban Tap House pop-up will follow a similar
concept as its award-winning sister pub in Cardiff,
Urban Tap House Pop-Up will follow a similar
concept as its award winning sister pub in Cardiff,
showcasing a range of beers and cider produced by
Tiny Rebel, including current Champion Beer of
Wales Fubar.
Urban Tap House is famed for its simple burger
menu, but the new pop-up will instead specialise
in homemade pizzas.
All pizzas will be made fresh on site and all the
ingredients will be sourced from businesses based
within Newport Market. The pizzas and beers will
also be available for takeaway.
Lovers of their favourite ales can also get refills
buy purchasing a two litre growler bottle priced
at 6. One of the takeaway meal deals on offer
includes a 12in pizza and refill of your growler for
20, individual 12in pizzas are priced at 10 each.
Located at 22-23 High Street, the pop-up will
be open for the whole of May and throughout
the month will be putting on a series of events
including music and quiz nights, bring-your-own
vinyl and board games evenings. All furniture in
the bar will be created from up-cycling existing
pieces.
Likes its sister venue in Cardiff, the seating
arrangement will be similar, with long benches

and tables reminiscent of a German beer festival,
inviting people to sit next each other and engage
in conversation.
Bradley Cummings, director of Tiny Rebel,
said: With Newport being our hometown we
wanted to open a bar here for some time and this
was the perfect opportunity.
The location became available and we
thought it was a great opportunity to show our
local community what we can do. We also wanted
to make sure that we used local suppliers for all the
food we will be creating. There are some fantastic
businesses in Newport Market and we wanted to
use their produce to show what great items you
can get there.
We will also be the first bar in Newport
to only be selling products from independent
producers and the only place in the city to be
serving a third of pints for our more specialist
beers. Urban Pop Up is all about quality drinks
and local food in a relaxed social atmosphere.
We are currently looking for a suitable
location for our second, permanent Urban Tap
House, so if the pop up goes well it may be an
option that we become a permanent fixture in
the city.
Urban Tap House pop-up will be open seven
days a week from Friday May 1 until Sunday May
31, and will be open from noon until midnight
seven days a week.
The vibe to Urban Pop Up is going to be
no different to Urban Tap House Cardiff
quality drinks and local food in a relaxed social
atmosphere.
Pop along and show your support this May

by visiting this exciting new pop-up bar and
restaurant. If you like what you see and taste,
please let the team know, your response and
opinions matter.
Urban Pop-Up is located at 22-23 High Street,
Newport, next door to Newports Indoor Market
entrance. For more information visit the Tiny
Rebel blog at www.tinyrebel.co.uk, like the
Facebook page or follow on Twitter at
@tinyrebelbrewco
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Two soldiers march to

raise funds for charity
In June former soldiers Neil
Spencer and Lee Umpleby are
taking on a mammoth task to
raise funds for two charities.
On Saturday June 6 the
super-fit former members of
the Royal Welch Fusiliers are
setting out on the Fan Dance
challenge a 24km speed march
over the Pen Y Fan mountain, a
route which means climbing the
mountain twice while carrying a
35lb military rucksack.
The Fan Dance forms part of
the UK Special Forces selection
course, but more recently it has
became an event which anyone

can try.
Straight after the Fan Dance,
Neil and Lee are then setting out
on a challenge to summit Pen Y
Fan as many times as possible
within 24 hours while carrying
their 35lb packs.
In 2010 former International
Welsh rugby player and
adventurer Richard Parks
undertook the same challenge as
part of his build up training for
his epic 737 challenge, Richard
managed seven summits within
the time.
Neil now works in
distribution, but in 2004 while
serving in Iraq, he was
injured when a suicide car
bomb exploded yards from
him. He was hit in the back
and his left forearm.
After years battling the
mental effects of trauma he
has since undertaken many
endurance events to raise
funds for military charities
including a 16-hour treadmill
run, a solo 64-mile mountain
hike and also a few ultra
marathons raising around
4,500 along the way.
Lee, who lives in Magor,
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is now a police officer with the

National Police Air Service and
has also taken part in many ultra
marathon events.
They both know of the task
that lays ahead, and if they
match Richards seven summits
and the Fan Dance, they will
cover more than 50 miles and
around 5,500m of ascent more
than half the height of Everest
and a walking time of about 30
hours.
The two charities that Neil
and Lee are hoping to raise
funds for are the CF Trust and
Talking2minds.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited
disease caused by a faulty gene.
Young Amy, from Newport, is
one such girl who suffers from
it and like many, has regular
physio sessions, hospital visits
and up to 30 tablets to take to
stay well.
The CF trust is the only UK
charity which makes a daily
difference to the lives with
people with CF.
Talking2minds is a small
charity formed by former SAS
soldier Bob Paxman to provide
support and treatment to military
and the blue light services
personal that suffer from
PTSD and other mental health
problems.
Please donate using this
safe payment system at www.
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All donations will be split
equally between the charities.
Thank you, Neil and Lee.
BUILDING ON
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NATO SUCCESS
The 2014 Nato Summit
at the Celtic Manor Resort
brought 60 world leaders 7,500
delegates and 5,000 journalists
to Newport. Now, initiatives
are underway to capitalise on
the citys success in hosting the
summit and bring more world
class events here in the future.
Key businesses specialising
in conferences and events came
to Newport earlier this year for
a familiarisation visit based
around the experiences world
leaders enjoyed during the Nato
Summit.
The visit, with support from
Visit Wales, was designed to
inspire clients to bring their
meetings, conferences and
events to Wales, potentially
contributing millions of pounds
to the economy.
Delegates were given a
Welcome to Wales reception
at the Celtic Manor Resort with
a presentation on Wales as a
meetings destination.
At the summit dinner at
Cardiff Castle they enjoyed the
same menu that was served for

world leaders, including Prime
Minister David Cameron and
US President Barack Obama,
during the ofcial dinner for
heads of state and government
last September.
Created by award-winning
Welsh chef Stephen Terry,
the menu used the nest local
Welsh produce to showcase
some of the fantastic food Wales
is famous for, including saddle
of Usk Valley lamb and Black
Mountain Smokery salmon.
Newports future as a
world-leading destination for
events looks bright. A Wales
International Convention Centre
is proposed for the city and, in
June, the Interaction Council
will meet at the Celtic Manor
Resort. The Interaction Council
is a body of former world
leaders, including former US
President Bill Clinton, which
develops practical solutions to
the worlds political, economic
and social problems.
VOCAL
WILL THERE BE
A JOB FOR YOU?
Jo Barnes takes a look at the sorts of jobs which will
be up for grabs as the November opening date for
Friars Walk gets ever closer...
Maria Larcombe, South Wales operations director for Newport-based Acorn,
talks us through the opportunities which are likely to be on offer...
riars Walk is set to open

at 10am on November
12 this year and
hundreds of new jobs
will be created in the shops,
restaurants and cinema.
It is a great opportunity
for the region and will
provide an economic boost
to many households and
businesses generally, while
simultaneously helping to re-vitalise the city
centre.
The jobs created will cover a variety
of skill-sets and levels with

employment opportunities
starting at entry-level and
other jobs requiring more
experienced staff for
different supervisory and
management roles.
There will also be scope
for trainee positions and
apprenticeships for those
first starting out on their new
careers, so the opportunities created by
the new employers will be fundamental in
helping to address the demands of the local
labour market.
JOBS GALORE AT ALL LEVELS

Cleaner
Estimated salary:
Up to 7 per hour.
Hours of work:
5.30am 8.30am
Qualities needed: attention
to detail, physically fit and
responsible.
Potential job progression:
Potential to progress within the
role, becoming a team leader,
manager or potentially head of
their own cleaning company.
Cinema attendant
Estimated salary: Up to 6 per
hour - under 21 years old. Up to
7 per hour for over 21 years old.
Hours of work: Varied
Qualities needed: amiable,
people person, work well within
a team and an interest in film is
a bonus.
Progression to management roles.
Shop assistant
Estimated salary: Up to
7 per hour.
Hours of work: Usually 8.30am
5.30pm
Qualities needed: friendly,

sociable candidates with prior
experience in customer service
and people skills
Working in retail can open up
a lot of potential career paths.
The customer service experience
gained can be arguably
invaluable for future careers.
Waiter
Estimated salary: Up to7 per
hour.
Hours of work: Rota-based
Qualities needed: motivated,
patient, hard-working with
excellent people skills.
As with other jobs, all skills
are transferable but a waiter
could certainly progress to a
management role.
Shop manager
Estimated salary: Up to 22,593
per annum.
Hours of work: Usually 8.30am
5.30pm
Qualities needed: retail
experience, excellent team leader
and passionate about the brand

they will represent.
Cinema manager
Expected salary: Up to 23,000
per annum plus excellent benefits
Hours of work: Varied
Qualities needed: management
experience, within a fast-paced
business in the retail, hospitality,
leisure or restaurant industry,
exceptional people management
skills, drive and ambition.
Restaurant manager
Expected salary: Up to 26,000
per annum.
Hours of work: 9am 5.30pm
Qualities needed: experience
of leading teams and driving
business performance is a must,
together with a real understanding
of, and passion for creating
delicious food and providing
customers with a world class
service.
These are not the real positions,
they are a snapshot of what could
be on offer once the real jobs are
advertised.
TIME SCALE FOR

ANCHOR STORE
DEBENHAMS
NEWPORT
RECRUITMENT
PROCESS...
To give a taste of the sorts of jobs
on offer across the whole scheme,
Debenhams has shared with Voice what
sort of roles they will be looking to fill and
the time scale involved.
The Debenhams store will be
advertising for non-management roles
from the start of July and these will be
available on the Debenhams Careers
website.
Management jobs will be advertised
externally from start of May.
Management and supervisory
opportunities will be throughout the
whole store, including within various
fashion and home divisions across the
sales floor, customer services, Click and
Collect, visual merchandising, food,
health and beauty, stock movement, as
well as other support functions.
At this stage more than 100 new jobs
are expected to be created.
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VOCAL
HOW WILL THE DEVELOPERS HELP WHEN IT

COMES TO NABBING A JOB AT FRIARS WALK?
SIMON PULLEN, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
WITH QUEENSBERRY REAL ESTATE AND
NEW CENTRE MANAGER FOR FRIARS
WALK IN NEWPORT
t full capacity Friars Walk will employ

up to 1,500 people in all manner of
positions from weekend part-time staff to
store and restaurant managers.
We are working closely with Job Centre Plus and
have had a number of meetings with them. We do
this so we can facilitate local people getting the
jobs at the new centre.
We are planning at least one, possibly more,
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recruitment fairs so potential employees can come

and see which retailers and restaurants are looking
for staff, and what positions they need to fill.
We did the same in Bath six years ago before
the SouthGate shopping centre opened.
The jobs will range from four hours at a
weekend which would suit those just leaving school
or university students looking to make some extra
money, then there will be shop floor assistants,
restaurant workers, mid level managers right up to
store and restaurant managers.
What retailers and restaurants value is the local
knowledge and experience they can tap into.
People will move around until they find an outlet
they want to work for. Some

people will start off maybe in a part-time job and
then work their way up to a senior level with the
same outlet.
It is great that they will be able to grow and
progress like that in Newport.
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AN EXTENSION
Extensions can vary hugely, from two-storey ones
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an extra downstairs room.
Because they are so varied it is difficult to put a
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An extension done well which adds good-size
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It is important to not eat into living space to do it,
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The big change in recent years has been the trend
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According to Movewithus, your conservatory could
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EATING OUT WALES
The Rose Inn
The Rose Inn is owned and run by Gary

and Sarah, who have created a great homely
environment for everyone
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s well as being one of

the most beautiful pubs
around, The Rose Inn
has an excellent reputation for
serving up some of the best
home cooked pub grub too,
with newly-appointed head
chef Brian creating a varied
menu full of traditional British
summer-time classics.
Brian trained at La Tante
Claire London, under Pierre
Koffman and also at Whites
restaurant under Marco Pierre
White.
Throughout his career
Brian has worked in restaurants
all over the world including
Australia, Spain, France, Japan
and America.
The majority of produce
is sourced locally to create a
fine menu including sumptuous
starters and delicious mains
courses.
All the meals are freshly
prepared and are excellent value
for money.
Meals are served daily
from noon until 2pm, and
then from 6pm until 9pm
Tuesday to Friday, and all
day on Saturday.
Traditional Sunday
lunch is served from noon
until 2.30pm. It is served
from the oven to plate
every week, with a choice
of succulent home cooked
roasts.
This delicious meal is served

with fresh seasonal vegetables
and delicious handmade gravy.
Children and families are
very welcome and children can
dine from their own separate
menu which includes healthy
and homemade options.
Families can also take
advantage of their spectacular
beer garden, where the grownups can sit and relax while the
kids can have loads of fun on
the many swings, slide and
climbing frames in the Roses
superb new play area.
The Rose Inn is located at
South Row, Redwick, Magor
NP26 3DU.
Booking is advisable to
avoid disappointment, you
can give them a call on 01633
880501.
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CHEF OF THE MONTH
SIMON KING OF RESTURANT 1861
Multi-award winning chef and owner of the incredibly popular Restaurant 1861, Simon King,
chats to Voice in the lead-up to the launch of this years Eating Out Wales guide
Why did you decide to become a chef?
Ive always had an interest and used to prepare
dishes with my grandmother and, of course, my
mum. I can remember being in school and mixing
granola in a cookery lesson, strangely Ive been
drawn to food ever since!
What influences your cooking?
Everything! But the seasons and natures great
bounty really gets me exited. We are just entering
in to the best season early summer we have
elderflower, wild garlic, nettles asparagus and
a huge bounty of amazing tasting fruits and
vegetable, as well as lamb getting really tasty. This
time of year I feel so inspired.
Who or what inspires you?
Natures bounty really and anything new that you
can find at the moment. Ive just started using
dandelions and burdock.
Whats your favourite thing to cook?
Anything fresh and tasty. Sometimes the best
things are the simplest. A piece of steamed
fish, asparagus with salt and pepper and a little
hollandaise sauce, or a fresh poached egg to dip
in fantastic.
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Whats your favourite season?

Thats a tricky question. Early summer and spring,
are bountiful, but Ive always had an interest in
foraging and for me the smell of autumn woodland
and hunting for wild mushrooms is a yearly treat
which the family look forward to. My son in
particular just cant wait and starts hunting around
the middle of August.
Whats the best thing about being a chef?
Well its definitely not the hours! Being able to work
with fresh ingredients and seeing the expressions
on peoples faces as they connect with the flavours,
I guess making people happy with food really.
Whats new on the menu for summer?
Fantastic asparagus to begin with, then amazing
lamb, and venison, fresh fish alongside fantastic
fruits like strawberries and raspberries, and my
favourite, the humble gooseberry, is fantastic with
elderflower souffl.
Whats the one thing in your kitchen that you
cant live without?
Its a toss up between my kitchen aid and naturally
my knives
Youve been awarded numerous AA Rosettes,
what makes your food so good?

Its very kind of you to say so. Years of practice, and
using fresh seasonal produce simply bringing out
the flavours rather than covering them
What would you recommend for someone to try
who has never visited 1861 before?
We have just put asparagus on the menu with a
sweet chilli dipping sauce a combination my
wife created but credit due, its amazing. She likes
those moments when two flavours come together
and give what she calls a zing. We have a fantastic
new beef supplier with amazing flavour, so thats
a serious treat at the moment and of course, I can
barely keep up with the demand for the passion
fruit souffl, light sweet and tangy a great finish to a
meal, or as my daughter Emily likes to think at any
time of day!
Restaurant 1861 can be found at Cross Ash, near
Abergavenny NP7 8PB. Call 0845 388 1861 to book
a table. To view a sample menu visit www.18-61.
co.uk
EATING OUT WALES
The Bell Inn
This fantastic pub and restaurant is a firm favourite

with the locals of Caerleon, as well as having food
lovers from all over the county travelling to this
popular dining destination
s well as having a sterling

reputation for offering a wide
range of quality drinks from the
well-stocked bar, it is also highly-regarded
for serving some of the best food around,
winning numerous V Awards and also
many South Wales Echo food awards.
The highly-skilled and dedicated chefs,
led by head chef Tim Piddington, offer
a bountiful selection of popular British
classics, where they hand craft each and
every dish using the nest locally sourced
ingredients.
Most of the dishes on offer include the
Bells award-winning real ales and ciders,
which have been infused to give the food
its distinct taste.
The award-winning restaurant is open
every day, serving lunch between noon and
2.30pm and evening dinner from 6pm until
9.30pm.
Why not take advantage of the
lunchtime classic menu meal deal this
spring?
For only 11.95 you can choose any
appetiser or dessert plus a main course

from this money-saving menu.
Over the May bank holiday weekend
the Bell will be holding its annual real ale,
cider and perry festival.
The festival is on Friday May 1
to Monday May 4 and you can enjoy
live music, daily barbeques, fantastic
atmosphere and not forgetting a superb
selection of new drinks to try. Call for more
details and to book a table for this popular
event.
The Bell Inn is located on Bulmore
Road, Caerleon NP18 1QQ. To make a
table reservation and to nd out more
information about the real ale and cider
festivals you can give them a call them
on 01633 420613.
To view their menus you can visit
the website at www.thebellatcaerleon.
co.uk, also, to keep up to date with the
latest news and offers you can like the
Facebook page and follow on Twitter at
@TheBellCaerleon
The Darran
The Darran of Risca has one of the best outside dining

areas in the village, with plenty of room for friends
and family to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal in
the sunshine
he Darrans new summer menu

launches mid-May, and will feature
a host of fresh seasonal dishes
including classic crispy beer-battered
cod and chips, taveners chicken, and
homemade succulent BBQ pork ribs.
The will still feature the incredibly
popular two-meals-for-12 offer, which
is available all day Monday to Thursday.
Choose from a wide variety of tasty meals
including 6oz gourmet steak burger, hand
carved ham egg and chips, Caesar salad,
and spicy burrito options.
Another rm favourite at The Darran
are its burgers and dogs, where you can
choose your favourite option, and then add
a variety of extras starting from as little as
50p extra each.
As well as offering a wide range of
new dishes for people to try, we also have
some quality craft ales to accompany your
meals, said manager Nate.
These premium bottled drinks are
specically made in a micro brewery in

Cardiff, and are a must-try option for those
who are looking to experience a highquality, real ale.
A rm favourite with our regulars is
the Barry Island option, an American-style
IPA at six per cent vol.
These exclusive craft ales are priced
at 3.60 per bottle and will be available
right throughout the summer, with new
avours being crafted all the time. Make
sure you pop in to see whats on offer.
To book a table and for more
information about the new menu call
01633 612414. The Darran can be found
on St Mary Street, Risca NP11 6GU.
To keep up to date with the latest
offers and events visit www.sabrain.
com/darran for great money saving
offers. You can also follow on Twitter
@DarranRisca and like the Facebook
page.
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EATING OUT WALES
The Stuffed Dormouse
Simone Ansen, owner of The Stuffed Dormouse, has acquired

the Roman Lodge Hotel, and now has rooms available to let at
her popular bar and restaurant
e will be transforming each of the

rooms within the next few months,
giving them a total makeover,
said Simone.
Hopefully all the work will be completed by
the end of the summer. The rooms will be stripped
back, re-plastered, with new en-suites tted, beds
and furniture. Work has already begun on some of
the rooms, so watch this space for more news.
As well as the launch of the new rooms,
were also introducing an all-you-can eat breakfast
menu which will not only be available as part of
the room hire, but it will also be available to the
public too.
This breakfast feast is the only way to start
your day, and includes a choice of cereals and
yoghurts, toast and pastries such as croissants and
pan au chocolat, pancakes and wafes, full English
cooked breakfasts, eggs Benedict, omelettes, as
well as an endless supply of tea, coffees and juice.
You can choose as much or as little as you
want. All you need to do is place your order and
enjoy freshly made food, which is what The
Stuffed Dormouse is renowned for.
The new all-you-can eat breakfast is served
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daily from 7am until noon and is priced at the

exceptional value-for-money price of 9.95.
Dont forget about The Stuffed Dormouses
extremely popular two courses for 10 menu,
which is available all day every day.
If youre a meat lover, then why not try one of
head chef Jaimes specialist hand-cut steaks, which
can be cut to your desired weight and size sirloin
and rib-eye steaks at 1 per ounce, and Scotch llet
steak at 2 per ounce.
Due to the incredible success of lunch for
Mothering Sunday, The Stuffed Dormouse will
be offering more of the same for Fathers Day on
Sunday June 21. Call now to avoid disappointment
and book a table today.
The Stuffed Dormouse is located on Ponthir
Road, Caerleon NP18 3NY. Booking in advance is
advised to guarantee a table, so call 01633 430142
to secure a place.
For more information about the menus and
services visit www.thestuffeddormouse.co.uk
To keep up-to-date of whats going on
at The Stuffed Dormouse you can like the
Facebook page and follow on Twitter at @
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New Court Hotel
The New Court Hotels best kept secret is its secluded

beer garden. This beautiful sun trap is the perfect
place to enjoy a delicious meal from the New Courts
varied menu
ead chef Nick Giddings has

created a wide range of new
summer themed dishes for people
to try. New options to tempt you include
a seafood platter to share, consisting of
smoked salmon, craysh, langoustine,
mussels, calamari, cockles and tuna, chefs
hand crafted 8oz ame grilled hamburger,
as well as poached beetroot and ricotta
tortellini.
Lunch at The New Court Hotel is
served Monday to Saturday from noon
until 2.30pm, and you can take advantage
of the lunchtime classics meal deal where
you can get two courses for 15 or three
courses for 19.50.
Every Wednesday night at The New
Court Hotel, starting at 8.30pm theres an
open mic night.
Pop along to this great night of
entertainment, whether you want enjoy
a drink while listening to the musicians
play or get up on stage and have a go at
singing or playing an instrument yourself
everyone is more than welcome to come
and enjoy themselves.

For those of you looking to looking
to get away for the weekend to enjoy
a well-deserved break in the beautiful
countryside, The New Court offers
numerous luxury rooms in the picturesque
town of Usk.
These tastefully decorated rooms
are available for the up-and-coming
Usk Festival, which this year runs from
June 20. Call now for more details and
availability.
Make your way to The New Court
Hotel this May for great food and great
times, located at 62 Maryport Street,
Usk NP15 1AD. Call 01291 671319 to
book a table.
For more information about
the new spring menu visit the www.
thenewcourthotel.co.uk, you can also
keep up to date with the latest news
and offers by liking the Facebook
and also by following on Twitter at @
TheNewCourtUsk.
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Bookings now being taken for bank holiday

Telephone: 01633 891891 | Station Approach, Bassaleg, NP10 8LD, Newport
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RED LION, CAERLEON

Voices Restaurant of the Month is the Red Lion of Caerleon. This incredibly popular dining
destination has been brought back to life by current landlords Jenna and Alan, who at the end
of last summer spent hundreds of thousands on a complete refurbishment
s well as giving this much-loved pub a

makeover, the private and secluded beer
garden to the rear has had a facelift too, with
plans to expand the patio area in the pipeline.
People are always amazed that we have such
a lovely garden out the back, said Jenna.
Alan has just created a wonderful new menu
for people to enjoy outside a splendid choice of
meals in a basket priced at 4.95 each.
As well as a great new menu to enjoy, head
chef Alan has also created more great options
from the grill, including barbeque ribs, beef chilli
burgers, hot wings and hot dogs, and also veggie
burgers too.
My personal favourites are the new handcrafted burgers, which Alan makes with his own
special recipe, said Jenna.
You know its summertime if youre sat
outside in the sunshine munching on food from a
barbeque!
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There are great food offers at The Red Lion

throughout the week, including two-courses for
two people with meals from the specials board
at 20.
A choice of curries on Tuesday night, served
with rice or chips, or half and half, popadom,
chutneys and onion salad, priced at 12 for two
meals. Thursday night is homemade pie night,
where you can choose from a selection of chefs
delicious homemade pies topped with short crust
pastry two pies for 10.
Lunchtime you can take advantage of the twocourses for 8.95 menu, where you can choose
from a variety of tasty meals, including homemade
soup and chefs pie of the day. You can opt to have
a starter and main or main and dessert.
Theres also a senior citizen lunch menu
available at 6.95 for two courses, served daily
from noon until 2.30pm.
Jenna and Alan have great things planned for
both of the May bank holiday weekends, with lots

of fun activities for all the family to enjoy in the
pub and beer garden.
Also, for the Whitsun bank holiday weekend
there will be a special American-themed barbeque
which will feature homemade burgers, hotdogs
and pulled pork, as well as fun days and live
entertainment.
If you havent visited the newly-landscaped
garden of the Red Lion, you will have yet to meet
the rabbits, Tia and Maria pop along today and
say hello.
The Red Lion is located on Backhall Street,
Caerleon NP18 1AR. For more info about the
menus and to book a table, give Jenna and Alan
a call on 01633 420284.
To keep up to date with the latest news
and events, you can like the Facebook page
and follow on Twitter, just search for Red Lion
Caerleon.
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The Plas Derwen
The Plas Derwen offers a bountiful selection of

traditional British classics, offering a varied menu which
changes regularly, using the finest seasonal ingredients
to create interesting and comforting dishes for you to
enjoy
he team of dedicated chefs has

created a wonderful choice of new
summer-inspired dishes for you to
try, including grilled salmon Caesar salad,
chicken supreme, SA Gold ale battered
cod and chips, Celtic Pride 10oz rib eye
steak, and Brains Black steak and Stilton
pie.
As well as being an excellent food
destination, the Plas Derwen is a great
place to visit for a social drink with family
and friends.
Its extensive drinks list includes a
good selection of Brains real ales, as well
as premium imported lagers, spirits, a
great combination of old and new world
wines and even some local ones.
Whether you want to relax with your
favourite drink or try something new, the
well-trained staff will be on hand to make
sure your order is served perfectly.
From May 22 to 25 landlords Kate
and Adam, along with all of their staff,
invite you to join them for their annual
cider festival.
We have a long weekend of superb

ciders, including award-winning favourites
and some that denitely arent for the faint
of hearted, said Kate.
Weve gone all out for this years
event, with live music form 9.30pm on
Saturday night to make your evening extra
special.
On bank holiday Monday, well
be having garden fun and games for the
whole family, including a charity balloon
race for our new partner, Tenovus.
Come rain or shine the drinks will be
owing, so join us and help make this a
weekend to remember!
The Plas Derwen can be found
on Monmouth Road, Abergavenny
NP7 9SP. For all enquiries, for more
information and to book a table, call
01873 853144.
Alternatively you can visit www.
plasderwenhotel.co.uk, and like their
Facebook page to keep up to date with
the latest news, offers and events. A very
warm welcome awaits you.
The Waterloo Inn, Nash

The Waterloo Inn of Nash is a great family-friendly
pub and restaurant which offers a choice of delicious
home-cooked meals at an unbelievable price
eing located close to RSPB Newport

Wetlands, its a great stop off point
for a well-deserved break, especially
for walkers and cyclists who venture out to
the countryside.
Choose between two-courses for 10
or three-course for 14.50, this amazing
money saving menu is available all the
time, when food is served.
Popular dishes on the menu include
The Waterloos Tower Burger, hand cut
steaks and also fresh whole tail scampi.
Head chef Andrew has some great
things planned for summer, including a new
lite-bite menu great for those who are
looking for something to snack on with a
guest-ale or pint of cider.
As well as offering new lighter options,
there will be a whole host of new options
available on the main menu and specials
board, with a selection of more traditional
British dishes to sample.

Food is served from 6pm until 9pm
Tuesday evenings, and every lunch time
and evening from Wednesday to Saturday.
Sunday lunch is served from noon until
4pm each week, with a choice of four roasts
to choose from served with fresh seasonal
vegetables, roast and boiled potatoes, and
homemade gravy. It is priced at 10 for
two-courses, with booking preferred.
Dont forget that there will be lots of
family-fun and entertainment during both
bank holidays in May at The Waterloo, call
now for more details.
The Waterloo can be found on St
Marys Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ
just before RSPB Newport Wetlands.
To book a table call 01633 274525.
Visit www.waterlooinn.co.uk for more
information and to see a sample menu.
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Age Connects Torfaen
With more than 25 years of experience, the Bistro at

Widdershins, Sebastopol, offers an immense choice of delicious
homemade meals including all day breakfasts, options for
lunch, coffee and homemade cakes, as well as afternoon tea
he Bistro has also just launched a selection

of new themed days, with head chef handcrafting each and every dish using the very
best of local Welsh produce.
Theres Pie Wednesday, Fish Friday, and a
freshly made dish of the day on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, all at a great value-for-money price of
4.50.
Afternoon tea is a speciality at the Bistro,
available Monday to Friday. This classic British
pastime is priced at 6.50 per person pre
booking is required as the menu is freshly made
for you. Treats include delectable sandwiches,
scones with clotted cream and jam, with a plethora
of stunning hand-crafted cakes and sweets.
Age Connects Torfaen has recently added to
its repertoire of catering facilities by opening up a
market stall at Pontypool Indoor Market, Cariad
Cakes and Shakes.
The stall sells a selection of homemade cakes,
hot desserts and tasty treats to accompany a hot
drink including crumpets, tea cakes and wafes.
Best sellers include a gluten-free carrot cake, bara
brith and chocolate pudding. There are also freshly
made milkshakes which are 99 per cent fat free.
Cariad Cakes and Shakes now offer a
delivery service to local businesses in Pontypool,
and orders can be placed for cakes to celebrate
birthdays and other special occasions
specialising in creating unique novelty cakes,
designed and created for that individual touch.

Special occasion cakes can be designed for
each individual person, using the latest trends in
cake making to make your cake the centre piece of
your party.
Cariad Cakes and Shakes is also a great place
to meet up with old friends and relax in good
company.
While dining at the Bistro why not pamper
yourself with a treatment or two at the health suite.
Theres regular pamper mornings at the centre
with the next one being held on May 7, 2015, for
35 you receive a choice of three treatments, light
lunch and free cup cake.
Treatments include hand and arm massage,
mini facials, pedicures and hand wax treatments.
Together with the beauty treatments theres also a
creative hairdresser, Charlene, who has a relaxed
approach and can cater her styles to all ages.
The friendly staff get to know customers
quite well, learning their tastes and interests and
how they prefer to have their hair done using their
favourite products.
To keep up to date with the latest news and
services you can like the Age Connects Torfaen
Facebook page and also follow on Twitter at
@ageconnectstorf The Bistro is located at Age
Connects Torfaen, Widdershins Centre, East
Avenue, Sebastopol, Pontypool, Torfaen 01495
769264.
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The Rock and Fountain

Husband and wife team Gareth and Heather Lee will be
celebrating their first anniversary at the Rock and Fountain
on May 31, and what a year its been
aving successfully brought The Rock

and Fountain back to life with their
friendly and relaxed approach, not
to mention Gareths fabulous food, people
ock from miles around to visit this wonderful
country pub and restaurant.
The response has been fantastic, said
Heather.
Gareth and I are humbled by the continued
support over the last year, were glad that people
love our food and welcoming atmosphere its
great to see the building full of life.
It was a great achievement for us to be
voted as Voices Best New Restaurant too
hopefully were consistent enough with our
offerings and customer service, which is why
people voted for us as the best.
If you didnt know already, the awardwinning Rock and Fountain offers a great
value-for-money menu, where you can get twocourses-for-10.
This amazing menu changes on a daily
basis, so that theres always something new to
try. Landlord and head chef Gareth believes in
keeping things fresh and interesting, and is a
rm believer of supporting local food producers
and knowing where his produce comes from.
As well as offering a wide variety of freshly
prepared dishes to sample this spring, you can
now also get Hot Rocks @ The Rock! on the
two-courses-for-10 menu.
Hot lava stones are brought to your table
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with your choice of fresh cut meat, sh or

seafood for you to cook in a novel way to your
own preference.
Theres no need for any oils or butter in the
cooking process, it is a healthier alternative and
also great fun too.
Options on the Hot Rocks @ The Rock!
menu include steak, marinated chicken llets,
a sh option and prawns. All come served
with a mixed salad bowl and a choice of sauce
to compliment your ingredients. Please dont
forget that these stones are incredibly hot, so do
not touch, as they will most denitely burn you.
Heather and Gareth have great family
entertainment planned for the Whitsun bank
holiday weekend, with an evening barbeque and
live music from local bands on Sunday, May 24.
Also, on Tuesday, May 26, medium Linda
Lewis will be at The Rock and Fountain, so pop
along and join in with this great night of intrigue
and mysticism, call now for more details.
The Rock and Fountain is located on
Llanvaches Road, Penhow NP26 3AD, call
01633 400297 to book a table for the family.
For more information about the menus,
opening times and general information visit
www.ne-dining-wales.co.uk
You can also like the Facebook page
to keep up to date with the latest news and
summer events.
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The Usk Vale
The superb restaurant at The Usk Vale offers a

menu of delicious home-cooked pub classics
for the entire family to enjoy, all of which are
exceptional value for money
heres a varied a la carte

menu to choose from, which
includes starters, mains,
options from the grill, sh dishes,
as well as a choice of vegetarian
meals too.
During both May bank holiday
weekends there will be lots of fun
and entertainment for the whole
family to enjoy, including great food
and live music, call now for more
info.
If youre looking for a venue to

hold your special occasion or event,
look no further than the Usk Vale it
costs just 100 to hire the function
room.
The Usk Vale is located on
Pillmawr Road, between Malpas
and Caerleon NP18 3QZ. Call
01633 859362 to book a table.
You can also join the
Facebook page to keep up to date
with the latest events.
Waterloo Hotel
and Bistro
Built in the 1870s, the grade II listed Waterloo

Hotel and Bistro makes a welcome change from
the usual chain of hotels and restaurants
erving the very best in

modern and traditional
cuisine, The Waterloo has
won numerous V Awards over the
years, including Restaurant of the
Year and, most recently, Hotel of
the Year.
Its menus are seasonal and
change every three to four months,
with the chefs making sure that
theres always something new and
different to try.
The Waterloos specials board
changes daily with dishes of fresh
sh playing a key role to the
Waterloos popularity and success.
Theres also an early bird menu
which consists of two courses and
is available Monday to Friday from
5.30pm to 7pm.
The beautiful Waterloo

Hotel and Bistro is located at 113
Alexandra Road, Newport NP20
2JG. For more information visit
www.thewaterloohotel.co.uk
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The Goytre Arms

The Goytre Arms has the perfect garden to dine al fresco
with family and friends, where you can enjoy beautiful
scenic views and wonderful local wildlife
ou can choose to sit out the front of the

pub or out the back the back garden has
luscious green grass, with a new play area
planned for the summer with plenty of space for
children to have fun.
Situated on the main road of the beautiful
village of Penperlleni, The Goytre Arms is a wellloved venue that is frequented by visitors and
regulars alike, due to its friendly atmosphere and
accommodating nature this is enhanced by the
superb offerings by the pubs dedicated chef.
At The Goytre Arms youll nd two bars, and
a restaurant, with a menu on offer to satisfy even
the fussiest of eaters, whether youre looking for a
bar snack, an evening meal, a hearty Sunday lunch
or just a relaxing drink with friends.
All food at the Goytre Arms, wherever
possible, is sourced within a half mile radius of
the pub.
Food is served everyday from noon until 9pm,
where diners can take advantage of a fantastic
lunchtime offer where you can get two main meals
for only 13 which is available from noon until
3pm Monday to Saturday.
The Goytre Arms is well-known for its steaks,
and the option of a 10oz rib-eye at 16.95 is a
must have meal for meat lovers.
Sunday lunch is served from noon until 4pm
and theres always a delicious choice of four roasts
to choose from, including lamb, chicken and beef.
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There are also vegetarian options available

and childrens sized Sunday lunch portions priced
at 6.95.
Booking is essential for Sunday lunch as the
pub lls very quickly.
Spend some quality time with the family this
Sunday with a scrumptious home cooked roast,
where you can get two courses for only 11.95.
During both bank holiday weekends theres
great live music at The Goytre Arms with the
incredibly popular Black Rat Effect performing on
Sunday May 3, and Anthem, formally called The
Undecided, performing on Sunday May 24.
Tickets are priced at 3 each for The Black
Rat Effect on May 3, which are available to
purchase from the bar. Its ticket entry only on the
night, so dont miss out, get your ticket today.
Its free entry for Anthem, and both nights
start from 8.30pm.
So, for a great night out during Mays bank
holiday weekends, pay a visit to The Goytre
Arms located on Star Road, Penperlleni,
Pontypool NP44 0AH.
Call 01873 880376 to book a table. Join
the Facebook page to keep up to date with the
latest news and events.
You can also visit the website:
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Tried & Tasted

One thing you can denitely say about
Vanilla Spice, at the Harlequin roundabout
in Newport, is its menu is certainly
comprehensive.
Most of the dishes have descriptions with
them, making choosing what you are going to
enjoy that bit easier.
We were there on a bustling Friday
evening. The restaurant in this former pub
is light, airy and very spacious. The staff are
friendly and attentive. And, as I say, the menu
is expansive. Just as well we were quickly
seated with drinks when the time came to
choose our dishes.
The range of starters and appetizers start
from 2.95 for a vegetable pakora up to 8.95
for a sharing tikka platter. We chose that
platter plus a couple of vegetable samosas
(3.50) along with a plate of popadoms and
dips.
Wed been warned beforehand that some
of the portions were huge so when it came
to choosing the mains we opted for two rices
and two naans between the three of us
which we still left some of!
We chose chicken karahi (7.95), aloo
saag mangsho (7,95) and aam-ki chicken
(7.95). And, yes, the portions were huge.
But the side selections were so tempting we
had to also have brinjal bhaji and cauliower
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bhaji (2.95 each).

The mains were delicious. My aamki chicken was mildly spiced with huge
chunks of mango in a really creamy sauce.
The karahi was a moderately spiced dish
with onions, peppers and herbs in a thick
sauce and the aloo saag mangsho was lamb,
potatoes and spinach in a lusciously medium
sauce. We managed all the meat and as much
sauce as we could, but were stuffed by the
time we surrendered.
Needless to say, even though we tried
to tempt ourselves with a look at the dessert
menu, we can honestly say it would have
been a step too far.
The meal was delicious, fresh
and not overly spiced. The
atmosphere was relaxed and
welcoming.
And the Vanilla Spice
has gone onto our list of
Indian restaurants to
revisit.
To book contact
01633 255446 or
01633 255330
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TC Musical Society Presents

Andrew Lloyd Webbers
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of passion, love and loss across
three generations of a family and
their companions, set against the
background of the cobbled streets
of Paris to the mountains of the
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It centres on Alex Dillingham, a
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one amateur company, is on a
journey down the yellow brick road
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arking the 100th anniversary

First World War, we welcome
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based on the world famous novel by
Sebastian Faulks.
In pre-war France, a young
Englishman Stephen Wraysford
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dangerous affair with the beautiful
Isabelle Azaire that turns their world
upside down.
As war breaks out over the idyll of
his former life, Stephen must lead his
men through the Battle of the Somme
and through the sprawling tunnels
which lie deep underground. Faced
with the unprecedented horror of the
war Stephen clings to the memory of
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he madcap legend that is

Freddie Starr will once again
be thrilling UK audiences during
the spring and summer of 2015
as he takes his hilarious show
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One of Britains best loved
and most enduring performers,
Freddie has established himself
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for their UK debut at the 2014
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1. Blackadder (Steve Drowley) listens as Baldrick (Gordon Collins) explains yet

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LAST BOOK YOU READ?

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WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU
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I fell into community work after a 20year career as a broadcast journalist. Then
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WHAT IS THE NEWPORT ARTS/MUSIC
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Exciting and innovative. Theres a
huge amount going on in Newport of
which probably most of the population is
totally unaware lots of talented people,
particularly community artists doing very
interesting things, like at The Project Space.
WHAT CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO
AT THIS YEARS MAINDEE FESTIVAL?
The parade is going to be amazing.
Our parade team, Malarky Arts, is working
on designs of homes and buildings, as the
theme is Right Up Your Street. We hope
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streets in Maindee. Thats going to be
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IF YOU WERENT HERE DOING

THIS, WHERE WOULD YOU BE?
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IF YOU COULD GRANT
NEWPORT ONE WISH, WHAT
WOULD IT BE?
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WHAT ONE SONG WOULD

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Probably Come on Eileen by
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urry Babies Boutique is your one-stop

shop for all your pets needs, ranging
from grooming, clothes and jewellery,
collars and leads, treats and toiletries, and
much, much more.
Why not pamper your special friend
with a fabulous make-over? Owner Emma
has years of experience, just visit her
Facebook page to see the many before
and after photos of pampered pets, and
testimonials of happy owners.
Furry Babies Boutique can be
found at 360 Chepstow Road,
Newport NP19 8JH and is open
Tuesday to Friday from 9.30am
until 5.30pm, and from 10am
until 6pm on Saturday. For more
information about its products
and services, and to book an
appointment call 01633 282228.
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Couples with forthcoming weddings please

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We specialise in;
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A day to remember at
THE MANOR HOTEL
he Manor, with its gardens, surrounding

countryside and perfect location in the
Brecon Beacons National Park is a major
reason why it has been one of the most popular
wedding destinations in Wales for decades,
and thats why its Voices Wedding
Venue of the Month.
The Manor has been
sitting pretty in its Brecon
Beacons valley for
more than 200 years
and the wonderful
location and attentive
personal service is
highly sought after
with some couples
even willing to prolong
their engagements for an
extra year or two to marry
at one of Wales most popular
venues.
Licensed for civil ceremonies, the familyowned Manor has a team of friendly and
dedicated wedding staff, including florist and
stylist Mairwen Mackintosh, who are all ready
to turn your dreams into reality with a bespoke
ceremony and reception designed to your

specifications.
As a Taste Inn Wales venue, the team will
design a menu just for you which celebrates the
best local produce. Meat and poultry used at
the venue comes from the companys own
Brecon Beacons farm, just seven
miles away.
Luxurious and
welcoming, The Manor
can accommodate up to
250 guests for wedding
breakfasts and with 23
bedrooms many stay
the night, your reception
will be individually styled
to meet your personal
requirements.
The Manor Suite is an
elegant room, complete with
chandeliers and large windows overlooking
the beautiful countryside, has easy access to
the terrace, gardens and its own private bar.
The suite can accommodate up to 200 people
for a sit down meal and even more for informal
parties.
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The Beacons Suite with bay windows

overlooking the Usk Valley, located on the first
floor is ideal for intimate gatherings up to 28
people.
The Everest Restaurant is named after Sir
George Everest, who was born at the Manor. With
direct access to the lounge can accommodate up
to 50 guests.
A friendly, dedicated, experienced team will
help you with your planning and to ensure your
special day is all that you dreamed it would be.
Situated just outside the market town of
Crickhowell, with unprecedented views over the
Usk Valley and Brecon Beacons, The Manor
Hotel is a charming family run hotel in a stunning
location the perfect setting for a country
wedding.
With the Black Mountains as a backdrop, it
really is worth paying a visit to the Manor to see
for yourself what has been enchanting couples
since the 18th century.
The Manor Hotel can be found on
Brecon Road, Crickhowell NP8 1SE. Call
01873 810212 to book an appointment
with the wedding coordinator. For further
information visit www.manorhotel.co.uk
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White table linen and napkins and white chair
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Complimentary bridal suite for your wedding
night including full breakfast
Ten bedrooms at a preferential rate for your
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Voice are on a mission to find
the next face of fashion in South
Wales. Yes, thats right ladies and
gentlemen were launching the 2015
South Wales top model competition.
Last year, we were inundated with
entrants from up and down the country
not just South Wales.
It was amazing boys and girls
got on board, with our eventual winner
being the lovely Jake Warby. This years
competition is set to be bigger and better
than ever before.
For the first time ever, the first stage of
the finals will include 24 would-be models
for our readers to vote for, with the final
six announced in October.
This years main prize, which comes
courtesy of Rhys Giles Hair and Beauty,
is a whopping 600 of haircare, which
can be enjoyed at either of the Rhys Giles
salons throughout 2016. Other prizes,

including a portfolio photo shoot and a
Voice front cover, are also up for grabs.
Tempted to enter? Heres what you
need to know. Of course we need you
to send in a picture of yourself feel
free to send up to five, but within that we
need you to send a make-up free head
and shoulder shot of yourself looking as
natural as possible. No selfies please!
You can enter via post, or you can
enter online at wearevoice.co.uk. You
can also email your entries to voice@
wearevoice.co.uk.
The competition is open to guys and
gals aged 14 and over.
Full terms and conditions are next to
the form.
If youre talking about the competition
online use the hashtag #swntm on Twitter
and tag Voice the Essential Local mag
in your posts.
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WALES NEXT TOP MODEL:
By post or by hand:
Simply fill out the form below, attach a pic of yourself and send it to Voice,
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take it to your nearest Rhys Giles salon (Cwmbran or The Celtic Manor)
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via post, dropped into our office, collected by us or received
as email will be counted. 3) The first round of finalists will be
selected by a team of judges. There will be four voting rounds
in total. The first round of 24 models will appear in the August
2015 edition, the second which will include 12 finalists in the
September edition, the final six will appear in the October
edition, and the winner will be announced on the night of the V
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women, and there is no upper age restriction. Applicants must
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to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
6) Voting forms will not be accepted without all required
information being completed and we reserve the right to
retract the place of any finalist if they provide false information.
If a form is sent to us incomplete, or we are sent inappropriate
pictures we may get in touch for further information or new
images this is dependent on time constraints and so does
not automatically apply. 7) Some prizes may need a guardian
to be present if the winner is aged under 18. Information is
available on request. 8) Any finalists aged 16 and under will
require a chaperone at all stages of the competition and will
not be able to proceed without one. 9) Prizes will only be
available to the overall winner. 10) We will require models to
be open to ideas on styling from the expert team. However,
at no stage will we do anything without your consent. 11)
We cannot apply hair colour to any finalist or winner under
the age of 18. 12) All pictures entered must have been taken
within the last three months. 13) All entries must be with us no
later than July 10, 2015 at 10am. 14) The first round of finalists
will be announced in the August edition of Voice and voting
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down to six during a further round of voting and feature in the
September edition, with the final six being invited to take part
at a catwalk event in October 2015. At this event the winner
will be chosen. Information on how to vote to be confirmed.
15) If you are sending in hard copy pictures or discs, please
be aware that we will not be able to return these to you. 16)
If any of the questions marked with * are not completed,
we reserve the right to scrap the entry form. 17) If any forms
that require a guardians signature arent signed we will not
enter them into the competition. Similarly, if it is found that
signatures provided are fake, we will exclude the entry from
the competition.
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Flowers for all occasions
We specialise in creative Wedding designs
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Home consultations available
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Anniversaries and Birthdays
Its a busy old month in Newport with

everything which is going on but that
doesnt mean you should stop popping
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support when youre out shopping...
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AD TURNERS AND SONS
CHILLYS
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THE BIG SPLASH AND MAINDEE FESTIVAL
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Florist
Celebrating its 54th

anniversary this year, family
butchers AD Turner and
Sons has been providing the
people of Newport with the
highest quality meat and finest
select cuts for more than half
a century winning many
awards and accolades along
the way.
The award-winning
formula is due to the teams
exceptional personal service
and the highest standard and
quality of meat, which is why
the very loyal customers keep
coming back.
Why not try one of AD
Turners gold award-winning
sausages or burgers, which
are perfect for barbeques
during the May bank
holidays?
Chris Hill has owned

Chillys sweet shop more than
20 years, selling an extensive
range of traditional and
contemporary pick and mix
sweets.
Chillys has 236 different
types of sweets, ranging
from classic favourites such
as bronco busters to modern
treasures like fizzy cola bottles.
Chillys also offers a varied
selection which is suitable for
diabetics and a range which
is gluten free, Chris is always
on hand to advise whats best
suited for your dietary needs.
More and more people
are searching the internet for
their favourite sweets, when
all they need to do is head
to Chillys in Newport Indoor
Market Chillys is cheaper
than buying online plus you
dont have to pay postage.
Express your love with a

beautiful bouquet of flowers
this summer, gift boxes start
from 10 and hand ties in
water from 20.
With more than 70 years
combined experience in the
flower industry, Jo and her
teams aim is to inspire, excite
and delight by showcasing
how passionate they are
about floristry and by
delivering excellent customer
service.
Additionally they
can cater for any special
occasion, from weddings
to anniversaries or just to
brighten up your home. Jo
with her friendly and helpful
staff are always on hand to
take care of all you floral
needs.
Pop along to both stores
at Newport Indoor Market
today to discuss your floral
requirements.
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love fresh
f youre looking for something different, Love Fresh

is definitely the place for you, as greengrocers, the
Rimola family, stock a wide range of fresh fruit and
vegetables from all over the world.
Adriana Rimola has two great summer inspired
recipes for you to try using fresh fruit and vegetables
available from the Love Fresh stall in Newports Indoor
Market.
The first recipe is for a caponata a medley
of roasted vegetables including aubergine, onion,
tomato, peppers, sweet potato, asparagus garlic,
courgette and butternut squash, which are all roasted
together in a sweet and sour sauce, made from white
wine vinegar, salt and olive oil.
This dish can be served cold as an antipasto, or
it can be eaten warm as an accompaniment to meat
and poultry or used as a pasta sauce.
The second recipe is for an Insalata Primavera a
fresh summer salad using a variety of fresh tomatoes,
rocket leaf lettuce, radish, spring onion, artichoke
hearts, oranges, fresh basil, olive oil and the juice from
a freshly squeezed lemon. Simply chop and dice all
the ingredients together, and season with a drizzle
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olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh herbs, toss vigorously

to mix everything all together perfect to enjoy
al fresco in your garden with a refreshing glass of
homemade lemonade.
If you would to know more great cooking recipes
or need advice with a recipe, pop in and see the
Rimola family at Love Fresh. This family of friendly
greengrocers are always on hand to help out with
advice.
Not only can you buy a variety of fresh fruit and
vegetables at very competitive prices at Love Fresh, the
Rimola family also delivers to many local restaurants,
cafes and hotels with a 24/7 delivery service.
So, if youre a business owner looking to source
some more exotic items to feature in your dishes, then
make sure you give Alessandro a call.
Love Fresh is located in Newports Indoor
Market, in Newport city centre. For more
information about the products available at
Love Fresh, give Alessandro a call on 07568
183988. You can also find Love Fresh on
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Heres an easy recipe to make a
great chilli relish to go with your hotdogs
and burgers at a bank holiday family
barbeque.
Lightly chop some jalapeos, long
red chillies, Indian green chillies, Thai red
chillies and place them all in a baking
tray. Add chopped red and green
peppers. Season the chillies and peppers
with salt, sugar, thyme, honey and plenty
of extra virgin olive oil.
Slow roast the vegetables on a
low heat for two hours. Once cooked,
pour the contents into jars and keep
refrigerated ready for use.
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@ the newsagent
taylors creations
BK SPARES
@ The
Newsagent
Taylors
Creations
BK Spares
@ The Newsagent has

all the usual fayre that a
traditional newsagent would
stock, such as daily papers,
magazines, drinks, crisps,
sweets and confectionary,
but you also get service with
a smile and pleasant friendly
banter from a positive and
optimistic Newportonian,
something which owner Jon
Powell is famously known for.
Jon is now offering a
fabulous range of Sidolis real
dairy ice-cream. There are a
total of 22 flavours to choose
from, including rocky road,
Turkish delight and honey
comb-crunch to name but a
few.
Jon will also be offering
20 per cent discount offer
during The Big Splash, as well
as a wide variety of flavoured
slushies, perfect for keeping
you cool during the summer
months.
Are you looking for a gift

that is one-of-a-kind? Then
head to Taylors Creations in
Newports Indoor Market,
where youll find a whole host
of wonderful gifts which can
be personalised with names
and messages.
Almost each and every
item within this magical store
has been handmade by
owner Lisa Taylor, who caught
the creative bug one day
when she made a named
door plaque for her daughter
Isabella.
Pop in and pay Lisa a
visit and browse her stall at
Newports Indoor Market
Lisa can make you a handcrafted gift that you and your
family can treasure forever.
BK Spares stocks a wide

variety of household and
domestic goods, cleaning
and DIY equipment, as
well as spare parts and
replacement items for a wide
range of electrical goods.
It has one of the largest
ranges of replacement bags
for vacuums and Hoovers,
and is one of the only places
where you can purchase
single piece items instead
of buying a bag full for
example owner Dawn sells
single nuts and bolts, screws,
nails and washers.
If your dishwasher is
broken, or your washing
machine needs a new part,
make your way to BK Spares
in Newports Indoor Market.
Owner Dawn has numerous
years experience and can
offer impartial advice to help
fix your broken item.
wood store
Your Independent Retailer for

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Electrical & Spares
Reseiclo is a social enterprise

based in Newport which collects
waste wood from all over South
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As a social enterprise with
strong community links, it also
provides employment, training and
volunteering opportunities.
The Wood Store showcases a
wide variety of unique, personalised
gifts and garden furniture, which has
been handmade from the wood that
is collected by Reseiclo, ranging from

beautifully crafted pens and bowls to
functional benches and sheds.
As well as stocking many
hand-crafted gifts and furniture, it
additionally offer a bespoke personal
service and one off items can be
made by request, specifically to the
customers requirements.
Visit The Wood Store today,
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Reseiclo
eseiclo Community Wood Recycling has

set up a new social enterprise, a not-forprofit company called Reseiclo Training,
due to a reorganisation of the social services
department of Newport City Council.
This new company will enable the existing
students to continue the experience that they
enjoy and benefit from so much. Heading up
the new company is Mike Cook.
Our aim is to empower and support
individuals to gain experience by being part of
a day-to-day working environment, said Mike.
We do this by coaching and nurturing,
providing a supportive learning environment
where individuals feel safe and valued.
The service will be available to any person
with learning disabilities that might benefit from
supervised and supported learning in a working
environment, as well as ex-Brynglas students.
Small groups of students will be given
training in basic woodworking and will be able
to make simple wooden items for themselves or
for sale to the public.
Reseiclo Training Limited is based
at Unit 1, Harlequin Trading Estate,
Alderney Street, Newport NP20
5NH. For more information call 01633
856622 or alternatively email info@
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The Wood Store
he Wood Store, is run by

Reseiclo, a social enterprise
which collects unwanted
wood from local businesses in
south east Wales, and re-uses
as much of the collected wood
as possible by turn the recycled
wood into furniture, picture
frames, home-ware and wooden
gifts.
The Wood Store, located
at Number 8, Market Arcade,
showcases a wide variety of
unique, personalised gifts and
garden furniture, which has
been handmade from the wood
collected by Resiclo, ranging
from beautifully crafted pens
and bowls to functional benches
and sheds.
hand-crafted gifts and furniture
at the store, it additionally offers
a bespoke personal service,
and one off items can be made
by request, specifically to the
As well as creating unique
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gifts for the home, the team at

Reseiclo and The Wood Store
can make a wide variety of
items for commercial properties
too, such as tables and chairs for
restaurants. The team already
has numerous pieces featured in
the popular cafe and deli, Parc
Pantry, and has also just finished
a request for a set of tables for
a restaurant in Aberystwyth and
for the new burger bar Meat on
Bridge Street, Newport.
If youre looking for a
bespoke service that creates
one-of-a-kind items, visit The
Wood Store today, located at
8 Market Arcade, Newport,
NP20 1FS.
The Wood Store is open
from 10.30am until 3.30pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday, from 9.30am
until 3pm on Saturday, closed
Sunday and Wednesday.
For more information
call on 07410 700203 or
visit www.reseiclo.co.uk
Heres an easy recipe to make a

great chilli relish to go with your hotdogs
and burgers at a bank holiday family
barbeque.
Lightly chop some jalapeos, long
red chillies, Indian green chillies, Thai red
chillies and place them all in a baking
tray. Add chopped red and green
peppers. Season the chillies and peppers
with salt, sugar, thyme, honey and plenty
of extra virgin olive oil.
Slow roast the vegetables on a
low heat for two hours. Once cooked,
pour the contents into jars and keep
refrigerated ready for use.
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The 4th Annual
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Newport - Sat 6th June
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Fancy Dress 5k Run/Walk

Dress to Impress
20th June Bedwas Rugby Club
Three Peaks of Wales
Sat 27th June

Are you up to the Challenge?
We invite you to join us as we climb the three peaks of Wales:
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Once in a Blue Moon Walk

Fri 31st July
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to visit before August

Its almost summer and there is
plenty going on locally heres just
15 events for you to enjoy...
The Big Splash - May
Thanks to funding from Newport City

Council and the Arts Council of Wales, plus
sponsorship from Friars Walk, the Big Splash
is set to return to Newport and once again
entertain thousands of people.
There will be three fun zones Urban
Edge at the Newport Centre, Fun of the Fair
and the Ultimate Usk zone with activities
along the riverbanks including international
street theatre artists and the highlight of the
weekend the Sunset Spectacular.
Friday will kick off with free
live music on The Riverfront Caf
Terrace from 8pm till 11pm, and a
fun cabaret show in the main theatre
by Montreal Comedy Gold Award
winners Slightly Fat Features, with
tickets at just 1.50 each.
Saturday May 30 entertainment starts

off at 12pm with lots of
fun and frolics including
international street
theatre artists, Shaun the
Sheep and Big Hero 6
lm screenings, drop
in workshops, the Red
Wave community stage,
the BBOY breakdance
competition at Urban
Edge in the
Newport
29-31
Centre, more live music on the Caf Terrace

stage and the highlight of the weekend, the
Sunset Spectacular. The free spectacular
will kick-off at 8.30pm, featuring stunning
acrobatics, pyrotechnics, parade and classical
music and nishing with a spectacular
rework show nale.
The Maindee
Festival
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Sunday May 31 will carry on the

entertainment from 12 noon with more
free live music on the Caf Terrace, movie
screenings at The Riverfront (tickets 1.50)
and drop in workshops.
Throughout the whole weekend the
Danters Fairground will also be on the Big
Splash site between The Riverfront and the
university building.
The Big Splash festival will take place in the
centre of Newport on Friday 29 to Sunday
31 May, 2015.
The Street Parade is a wild and colourful

celebration of the diverse local cultures.
Everyone gets dressed up, joins with
musicians and giant gures and takes to the
streets to head for the festival site at Maindee
Primary School.
The theme for this years festival is Right
up your Street, and you can join in the fun
with free workshops at Maindee Primary
School on May 26, 27 and 28 to help build
a model Maindee for the street parade. The
Maindee Festival Parade assembles at Rodney
Parade at 11am and departs at noon to arrive at
the festival site at 1pm on Saturday, May 30.
For more info visit www.maindee.org
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Cider Festival - May
22-25
The Welsh Perry and Cider Festival

enters its 14th year this May, when the festival
returns to Caldicot Castle. The event begins at 6pm
on Friday May 22 and runs all weekend, with live
music and entertainment.
Monday May 25 will be a family day with
games and entertainment. Mondays opening hours
are noon to 6pm. Camping is available on site and
caravans are welcome.
Book your day tickets and camping in advance
to save money by visiting ww.welshcider.
ticketsource.co.uk
Chapter Arts Car

Bootique May 24
Chapter and Something Creative are pleased to

announce this years Art Car Bootique, celebrating
100 years of the Womens Institute. Established
in 2011, this eclectic and eccentric mix of art,
performance, food, music, vintage fashion and
curated projects celebrates the very best of
Cardiffs creative community.
From 11am until 6pm Chapter car park will
be transformed into a psychedelic village fete,
jam-packed with more than 70 pitches for you to
explore and enjoy. With something for everyone,
Art Car Bootique is an interactive event with all
the fun of the fair.
For more info visit www.artcarbootique.com
Tredegar House Folk

Festival May 8-10
Hundreds of musicians and dancers from all over

the world will be converging on the beautiful
90-acre grounds of Newports historical heritage to
celebrate the 26th year of the Tredegar House Folk
Festival on the weekend of May 8 to10.
Spectacular performers from Canada, Sri
Lanka, Latvia and England will be receiving the
warmest of Welsh welcomes, and dance teams and
bands from South Wales will be ying the Welsh
ag.
For more info visit
www.tredegarhousefestival.org.uk
Steam Rally Abergavenny
Chepstow Race
Course May 30
Chepstow Racecourse is presenting

an evening with UB40 on Saturday, May 30
book in advance to avoid disappointment.
The night will start with seven at races
before international reggae stars UB40 will be
performing live.
The rst race is off at 5.35pm with the last race
at 8.40pm. The gates will open at 3pm. There will
be the usual bus shuttle service from Newport and
Chepstow train stations for the event.
Advance tickets are just 29. For more info visit
www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk
Twmbarlwm Trek
May 9
Following on from the successful Wild Boar

2014, its the turn of the stunning surrounds of the
Sirhowy Valley with its challenging terrain and
commanding views. The Caerphilly Challenge
Series will have routes suitable for all tness levels
and abilities.
This Year Caerphilly County Borough
Councils Countryside and Landscape Service, in
conjunction with Caerphilly Adventure Group,
Ramblers Cymru and other partners, are once
again throwing down a guantlet to walkers of all
abilities.
From a one-mile stroll along the
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal to taking up the
challenge of the 22-mile Twmbarlwm Trek, there
will be a walk to suit you no matter how t you
are! Are you up for the challenge?
For more info visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Monmouthshire Food
Festival May 30-31
The Monmouthshire Food Festival

returns to Caldicot Castle this year with a
packed programme of demonstrations, talks and
workshops.
The cookery demonstration theatre will feature
award-winning Monmouthshire chefs. You can
watch top quality chefs from many of the countys
nest restaurants.
The Producers Market will feature a variety of
artisan food and drink from Monmouthshire and
beyond.
In the Childrens Quarter a programme of
hands on workshops to engage, entertain and
educate our younger visitors with the focus on fruit
and vegetables.
For more info visit
www.monmouthshirefoodfestival.co.uk
May 24-25
This is a unique event in the steam rally

calendar in the UK because it takes place in a park
in the middle of a market town.
This two-day event offers something for
the whole family. As well as the mighty giants
of steam and vintage vehicles, the show has a
childrens funfair, a food village, rural crafts
and handicrafts and a wealth of stands selling
everything from auto jumble to garden plants and a
lot of other stuff in-between.
For more info visit
www.abergavennysteamrally.co.uk
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10 June 6
Dalmatian Bike Ride
The Dalmatian Bike Ride is back. Last years

ride raised a whopping 43,500 and St Davids
Hospice Care needs your help to beat this and
make it the best year yet for fundraising.
Organisers are pleased to announce a new
route, which will be well marshalled and is
relatively at suitable for advanced and
intermediate cyclists. The event will allow you to
take in some of the iconic places around Newport.
For more info visit
www.dalmatianbikeride.com
11 June 12-27
No Fit State Circus
Internationally-renowned for its dramatic,

live, contemporary circus performance, blending
jaw-dropping skills with untamed elegance and
subversive edge, NoFit State presents BIANCO.
BIANCO is an immersive promenade
experience which takes place above, behind and
all around a standing audience. With a constantly
evolving narrative set to a pounding soundtrack
performed by a live band, this is an all-consuming
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12 June 20-21
Usk Festival
Caerleon Arts Festival
The ten-day festival, which has a Christmas

equivalent, is now in its fourth year after a revival
by community groups.
This years Big Weekend features a summer
market, and the popular Live in the Square Stage
will take place on the June 20 and 21.
On Saturday, Live in the Square, and at the
New Court Hotel from noon, theres lots of live
musical entertainment from local musicians and
bands from further aeld, plus two open mic
sessions taking revellers into the late afternoon.
On Sunday there is live music from 11am to
4.30pm.
This festival takes off from July 3 to 12,

with ten days of performance and participation
drama, literature, poetry, comedy, music, dance,
art and so much more.
The climax, will of course, be The Big Free
weekend at The Hanbury, The Bell and on the
Festival Field with live music from more than
40 forty bands including Peel Your Own Spuds,
dancing both planned and impromptu, arts and
crafts and exhibitors, as well as other pleasant
surprises.
For more info visit www.caerleon-arts.org
For more info visit www.uskfestival.co.uk
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Medieval Fayre June
On June 6 there will be a medieval fayre

at Abergavenny castle, commemorating
Agincourt medieval pastimes including music and
medicine, Blacksmithing, stonemasonry, archery
and much, much more.
In the evening there will be a medieval-style
hog roast with mead in Tithe Barn, and also a
pilgrimage walk from Abergavenny Castle to St
Marys Priory Centre.
For more info visit
www.abergavennymuseum.co.uk
14
Big Cheese July
24-26
Set in the shadows of one of Europes

largest castles, the town of Caerphilly
comes to life as people of all ages come to The
Big Cheese, an extravaganza of street entertainers,
living history encampments, music, dance,
traditional funfair, folk dancing, falconry, re
eating, minstrels, troubadours and much more.
theatrical experience which is not to be missed.

Working again with director Firenza Gudi and
with some new performers, new acts and new
designs, this show promises to be the best yet.
After last years sell out run, be sure to book
early for the only UK dates in this years calendar.
We will be playing in Cardiff from June 12 to
27. More tour dates to be announced soon.
For more info visit www.notstate.org
The Big Cheese is a must see attraction for

all visitors, portraying the history, heritage and
culture of Caerphilly. Families from all over the
country ock to Caerphilly to experience this funlled programme of activities and entertainment.
For more info visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk
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Maindee
FESTIVAL
Get ready for all the fun and excitement
this fab festival brings...
his years Maindee Festival will

be right up your street! Thats
the theme for Newports 19th free
community arts event, taking
place on Saturday May 30 the same
weekend as the Big Splash.
Homes and buildings of all shapes
and sizes will feature in the colourful
and vibrant parade, alongside a giant
cauldron and costumes symbolising the
riches of the earth.
The theme will explore aspects of
home and community with a mini street
being created on the Maindee Primary
School festival site.
This year Maindee teams up with the
Big Splash to bring a weekend of free
entertainment to Newport.
The parade will also be part of the
Wales Millenium Centres 10th birthday
celebrations, with the cauldron designed
to hold the creative inspiration of artists,
musicians, poets and storytellers from
around Wales.
Around 30 community artists from
all over Wales will be in Newport during
May contributing to Maindees fantastic
parade. Their part of the procession,
symbolising Riches of the Earth will
then be repeated in Cardiff in September
for the culmination of the celebratory
project.
Walk the Plank are looking for
around 50 people to take part in both
parades in Maindee on May 30 and in
Cardiff on September 12.
Maindee Festival is hosting
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community workshops to help build

items for the parade open to all on May
26 to 28 10am until 4pm at Maindee
Primary School. To nd out more call
07837 033090 or email info@maindee.
org
Maindee Festival chairperson Neil
Binnell said: Were really excited to
be working with both Walk the Plank
and the Big Splash this year. Were still
keeping the unique identity of Maindee,
but with extra input from elsewhere this
years festival will be very special.
Entertainment on site includes Peel
Your Own Spuds: new faces on the folk/
Irish scene in the UK evolved out of the
large Irish community in Newport, and
are rst, second and third generation
Irish.
Their uplifting music features the
accordion, ddle, guitar, mandolin and
banjo.
Maindee also welcomes back on the
main stage the circus folk set of the
Floral Wham Trams. The BUMS, the
Border Urban Morris Side, local Morris
dancers, will also be performing this
year and encouraging the public to join
in.
Maindees Got Talent once again
offers the opportunity for local
musicians to perform and compete for
the MGT title. Please contact Newport
City Radio to compete. The competition
closes Saturday, May 23.
Urban Circle will take main stage for
two hours hosting a mix of MC in DJing,
street and break dancing.

Story teller Dick Berry will host poets
from across South Wales in the Spoken
Word tent, and the chilled Garden Stage
will feature its usual eclectic mix of
acoustic performers.
Walkabouts by Denni Dennis and his
Company of Clowns and others will add
to the festival buzz, plus world food,
the usual mix of traders, art activities,
childrens rides and more will ensure
theres something for everyone.
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ionne Laida, pictured, was

volunteering for BAWSO, a charity
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people in Wales.
I loved the job, but after a few years
of working as a volunteer, I decided it
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worked with, and knew the best way to do
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the nature trails, which are
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Children can enjoy the sea
themed play area, parents can
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and enjoy a cup of tea and
cake in the cafe.
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01633 636363.
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Enjoy fun with the family

throughout May...
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admission prices apply.

Dont miss the return of
the ever popular Pirate Day
on May 25, 11am to 4pm.
Pirates will be taking over the
house and gardens for a day
of swashbuckling fun and
sea shanties.
Dig out your eye patch
and your cutlass and head
down in your best buccaneer
costume. Have a go at
walking the plank, throw
some cannon balls and get
stuck in the stocks as well
as loads of other fun pirate
capers. Normal admission
charges apply; Gift Aid 20
per family group (2 adults, 2
children), 8 per adult and
4 per child. National Trust
Members go free.

ay is a full
month at
Tredegar
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programme of fun activities
for the whole family to enjoy
every day.
Celebrate the changing of
the seasons with traditional
May Day activities on the
rst bank holiday of the
month (May 4, 11am to
4pm). With crafts, garden
games and lots of silly,
springtime fun. Dont miss
preparing traditional food in
the Great Kitchen, dressing
up and a childrens trail
challenge in the gardens.
Have you ever made
a mud pie? Cooked on a
campre? What about pond
dipping or snail racing?
This May bank holiday (May
23), the park at Tredegar
House comes alive with the
launch of 50 Things to do
before 11 a bucket list of
fun activities to encourage
children to get outside and
closer to nature.
Its the perfect opportunity
to head down with the
family, leave the gadgets at
home and join the adventure
out in the wild. The event is
free for all and will run from
11am to 4pm.
Carry on the fun over
the May half term, May 23
31, with something to do
every day including crafts
and garden trails. Normal
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find out more about events
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John holds regular surgeries across Newport East.

If you need advice or have any concerns affecting you,
your family, or your neighbourhood, please get in touch.
Assembly Member for Newport East
et a date in your diary for

Friday, June 19 as theres an
evening of great entertainment
planned at the Holiday Inn, Newport,
in aid of raising much-needed funds
for The Noahs Ark Childrens
Hospital Charity.
Tickets are priced at 38 per
person and include a three-course
meal with coffee and mints, live
Tel: 01633 222 302
e-mail john.grifths@wales.gov.uk
www.johngrifthsam.com
Clarence House, Clarence Place, Newport, NP19 7AA
entertainment from the legendary Big

Macs Wholly Soul Band and also a
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Call 01633 41277 now to book.
10 of every ticket sale is donated
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born to eight years Building Blocks is located on
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his May, Building Blocks

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Too at Fairwater just celebrated its
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and are open from 7.30am to 6pm,
50 weeks of the year, closing only
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Kath Boycott, a retired local
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SAILING SERIES
he adrenaline-fuelled Extreme
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calendar, watch eight of the worlds top
sailing teams battle it out in Cardiff Bay
over three days.
With Olympic heroes, Americas Cup
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exciting views of the racecourse from the
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On Saturday June 20 and Sunday
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Also dont forget it is Fathers Day
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with the family in Cardiff Bay? The
diverse waterfront boasts a great mix of
attractions, coupled with vibrant bars and
restaurants that create a truly unique
atmosphere worthy of any capital city.
From Friday to Sunday watch the
racing between 2pm and 5pm, while the
land entertainment will take place from
11.30am to 6pm on the Saturday and
Sunday only.
For more information about the
Extreme Sailing Series Act 4 Cardiff
Presented by Land Rover visit
www.extremesailingseries.com and
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Where is it happening?
The eet race in the heart of the
Welsh capital on Cardiff Bay.
Where is the best place to watch?
The Bay has excellent viewing
points all around the waterfront,
from Mermaid Quay to the
Barrage. Back on land visitors can
also enjoy a festival atmosphere at
the Extreme Sailing Series Race
Village located on Harbour Drive
next to the Norwegian Church.
Anything else we should know?
Another favourite with the
teams, Cardiff always delivers a
big welcome, with huge crowds
enjoying the racing. The racing
area is very compact and the boats
get within touching distance of the
shore especially as they line up
for the starts. When the breeze is
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CAERLEON FESTIVAL
ut aside any superstitions you

may have and come to the
13th Caerleon Festival. Here is
a taste of treats to come.
On Sunday May 31 the Rain or
Shine Theatre Company will perform
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
against the magnicent backdrop of
the Usk Valley in the garden of The
Wheatsheaf at Llanhennock.
On Sunday June 28 a farmers
market at Caerleon Town Hall with
music and entertainment will get
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Summer Festival Programme which
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A full ten days of performance
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literature, poetry, comedy, music,
dance planned and spontaneous,
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Carol Ann Duffy, the poet laureate,
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church with musician John Sampson
as will The Morriston Orpheus Choir
with award-winning soloist Joshua
Owen Mills, and Daniel LlewellynWilliams performing his one man play
Between the Crosses.
Lit on the Lawn of the Priory
Hotel will provide the opportunity to
meet authors including John Lewis

Stempel, John Gower, Tiffany Murray
and Tom Anderson and to enjoy The
All Wales Comic Verse Competition.
Theatre in the Roman
Amphitheatre will feature the
renowned Festival Players performing
the complete Henry IV.
Bands both plugged and
unplugged will perform in pubs.
The climax will of course be The
Big Free Weekend on the quayside
at the historic Hanbury Arms, in
the garden of the Old Bell Inn and
on the Festival Field with live music
from more than 45 bands/performers
including Peel Your Own Spuds,
dancing, arts crafts and exhibitors
and pleasant surprises.
What better place to enjoy a
festival than Caerleon, a place
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set that will spring you into
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Half term will see some
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set to give the kids a roaring
time.
The Kingsway wiill launch
its new and free Dino Hunt on
May 27 children will have
to keep their eyes peeled for a
life-size dinosaur to win some
amazing prizes.
The excitement continues
with a free Dinosaur Arts and
Crafts session on May 29.
Roll-up and make a prehistoric masterpiece to win a
rip-roaring prize.
Finally, the centre would
like to say a fond farewell to
Michael Hine who is retiring
after 30 years at the Kingsway
Centre as manager.
The centre wishes Michael
and his family all the best for
their new adventure in West
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aven House Trust

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Food donations are always
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Six seat dining set, 250 from www.diy.com

Table top patio heater, 179
from www.livingitup.co.uk
Personalised enamel bucket,

32.75 from
www.jonnyssister.co.uk
Beach hut bird box, 55 from

www.lindleywood.co.uk
Pink Parisienne gardening gloves,

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Leisure grow Saigon heritage Weave dining

set with six chairs, 1,699 from
www.whitestores.co.uk
Metal fire-pit table, 104 from www.diy.com
Tool and Tuck Tin, 19.95 from

www.annabeljames.co.uk
Rainy plant pot, 20 from

www.redcandy.co.uk
HOT PROPERTY
PROPERTY
OF THE
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WITH BARRATT HOMES
MONTH
SINCE STARTING OUT IN 1958, BARRATT HOMES HAS PRIDED ITSELF ON

ITS GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCT
or more than 50 years, the company has

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more than 90 per cent of its customers would
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Foxglove Meadows, situated in Bettws,
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Officially opened in late October 2010,
Foxglove Meadows is part of a continuing
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The final phase of the development will launch in
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There are currently ten homes left available from
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Prices start from 114,995 and Barratt Homes
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Foxglove Meadows is a convenient location,
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These beautifully-designed new homes are
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The state-of-the-art Bettws Leisure Centre, which
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Summer Day Trips

31.50 (Coach, Entry and Buffet Lunch) | Departs at 08:30am

CAERPHILLY FOOD FESTIVAL

9pp (Coach & Free Entry) | Departs at 09:15am

SWANSEA Saturday 16th May

12.50pp (Coach Only) | Departs 09:30am

HEREFORD FARMERS MARKET

12.50pp (Coach Only) | Departs 08:30am

TENBY Saturday 23rd May

16.50pp (Coach Only) | Departs 08:30am

TORQUAY Saturday 30th May

21pp (Coach Only) | Departs 08:30am

21.50pp (Coach Only) | Departs at 08:00am

PEPPER PIG WORLD Sunday 14th June

Adult 37.50 | Child 34 (Coach and Entry) | Departs 08:00am

BURNHAM-ON-SEA Saturday 20th June

WESTON-SUPER-MARE Thursday 25th June

TAMWORTH CASTLE & TOUR Tuesday 7th July

BATH Sunday 12th July

13pp (Coach Only) | Departs 08:30am

ROYAL WELSH SHOW Monday 20th July

PORTHCAWL Tuesday 21st July

10pp (Coach Only) | Departs 09:45am

TENBY Wednesday 22nd July

16.50pp (Coach Only) | Departs 08:30am

15pp (Coach Only) | Departs 08:30am

LONGLEAT SAFARI PARK &

Adult 37.50 | Child (3-14) 32.50 (Coach and Day Ticket

THE BIG CHEESE CAERPHILLY

9pp (Coach & Free Entry) | Departs 09:15am

ALTON TOWERS Thursday 30th July

Adult 49.50 | Child (4-11) 41.50 (Coach and Day Ticket

HENDON RAF MUSEUM Friday 31st July

FOLLY FARM Thursday 13th August

Adult 23 | Child (5-15) 20 (Coach & Entry) | Departs 08:30am

BARRY ISLAND Saturday 15th August

COSMESTON LAKES & MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

10pp (Coach & Entry) | Departs 10:00am

CLARKES VILLAGE Tuesday 18th August

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY

Adult 25 | Child (4-15) 21 (Coach & Return Journey from

BRISTOL ZOO Saturday 1st August

Adult 21.50 | Child (2-14) 17.50 (Coach and Entry)

TEIGNMOUTH Sunday 2nd August

BIG PIT Monday 3rd August

9pp (Coach & Free Entry) | Departs 09:45am

ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA

20pp (Coach Only) | Departs 08:00am

SEA AQUARIUM, WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Adult 16.50 | Child (3-15) 15 (Coach & Entry)

NATIONAL SHOW CAVES OF WALES

Adult 24 | Child (3-16) 18.50 (Coach & Entry)