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INTRODUCTION | EDITORS PAGE

Welcome to the NEW LOOK

3Penarth View

“I have had the pleasure of

working with Nigel Dudley to

compose this latest issue with

a fresh new style and growing

local editorial content.

For the coming issues Nigel has passed

me the task of becoming the local editor

which I am very much looking forward to

doing, especially as the local community

and businesses that I work with are literally

on my doorstep!

Having grown up in Penarth as a Stanwell

School Boy, I’ve travelled, studied and

worked away from home for a good

number of years before deciding that this is

the place I want to base my business and

bring up a young family! In fact it’s probably

all the things my parents appreciated when

I was growing up that I’ve come to value in

the town myself. Penarth is not quite the

same place though, and only because it

has grown so much, and so well. I fi nd that

there are so many great and varied local

businesses that I rarely need to leave the

town for anything, only last week I got my

car serviced at Victoria Garage round the

corner from my house and renewed my

insurance with Motts – it was no hassle and

the local sta� are always really helpful!

Penarth View has a fantastic following

and I hope you will enjoy the magazine

as it progresses issue by issue with more

topical local content, news and images

from around the town. Remember to shop

local and support the businesses on your

doorstep that are ready to help with a

friendly smile.....”

Jim Brooks-Dowsett

“This new look Penarth View has

come about due to a number of

factors.

Since establishing the magazine with

the fi rst issue in November 2010, these

last 10 months have been challenging,

as my involvement and workload with an

educational consultancy has increased and

as a family we have been dealing with a

terminal illness.

With this in mind I’ve welcomed Jim on

board to the Penarth View. A local Penarth

boy, and business owner of Puravida

Boardriders, o� ered to take on being

the editor of the magazine for the next

12 months. He has already put in place

many new and exciting additions, which

will continue to develop this well liked and

respected magazine.

The businesses will see a much more

comprehensive view of their o� ering,

especially with their new columns, and the

residents and visitors will see a product that

is truly refl ective of the Penarth community.

I would like to thank the businesses and

residents of Penarth for their support in

establishing the Penarth View to what it is

today, and on a more personal note, the

care and support to us as a family from the

well wishers of the Penarth community. It is

greatly received and appreciated. Finally, I

wish Jim well in continuing with the success

of the Penarth View”

Nigel Dudley

Look out for our next edition of Penarth View in July 2014. Penarth View is self published, 6 herbert terrace, Penarth, CF64 2AH

Advertising & EditorialFor details of rates and features, please telephone 07970420998Email: [email protected]

The next edition will be circulated in early July 2014. The copy deadline for the next issue will be 14th June 2014.

With a distribution of 10,000 Penarth View isdelivered to homes across the area as well as being available in many local businesses.

Whilst every e� ort is made to achieve accuracy, Penarth View is not responsible for any errors or omissions.

No part of this publication may be reproducedwithout written permission from the publishers.Penarth View is an independent publication, which is funded and supported by contributions made by the featured businesses in this publication.

The Penarth View Team

Editor: Jim Brooks-Dowsett

Design: nicjonesdesign

Cover Image: Tanya Brooks-Dowsett

Photography: Jim Brooks-Dowsett

Penarth View

Becky Matthews, Senior Lecturer in Ba Photojournalism

at Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries,

has been putting a team Of her students out and about

in Penarth to gather some creative and wonderful

images from the town. Penarth View will be showcasing

some of the stunning and varied styles of images

to celebrate ‘Penarth In Images’ across this and the

coming issues!

Credits: Lauren Stubbington, Danielle Hush, Lois Boston, Tomas Amaro

INTRODUCTION | PENARTH IN PICTURES

4 Penarth View

penarth in pictures

INTRODUCTION | PENARTH IN PICTURES

5Penarth View

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HEALTH & BEAUTY | SOHO HAIRDRESSING

6 Penarth View

O� ering the latest great treatments, our

talented stylists can give you that fresh and

exciting look which will leave you feeling

confi dent and ready to take on the world.

Penarth's designer Aveda salon is homed

in a turn-of-the-century townhouse. Inside

SOHO Hairdressing you will fi nd a mix

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perfect setting for a cluster of holistic

services, including a salon, spa treatments

and yoga.

Welcome and Relax!

With a tranquil atmosphere using only

the fi nest AVEDA products and a stress

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massage. Our team are trained to listen

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The highly trained team are experienced

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AVEDA like to use plant power instead of

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Stress-busters!

We at Soho Hairdressing ensure that our

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Our goal is to create a feeling of well-being

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We look forward to meeting you.

HEALTH & BEAUTY | ANNE BEAUTY

7Penarth View

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HEALTH & BEAUTY | YOGA ONE

For many of us sitting up straight at the o� ce or study desk for hours on end seems

hard work and we opt for the slumped, rounded back position. Over time a bad posture

can bring back and neck aches, a lack of energy and even sometimes a lack of confi dence

making you feel older and more tired than you should.

Iyengar Yoga teaches us how to sit up straight & stand evenly on two feet, how to align the

pelvis & chest, which brings length and space to the spine. This generates more energy,

less aches & pains & an improved outlook in daily life.

If you would like to improve your posture, general health, fi tness and wellbeing, attending

a regular Iyengar yoga class is a good place

to start with certifi ed Iyengar Yoga teachers,

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equipped yoga studio on Herbert Terrace,

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classes for Beginners & General Level

experience.

Please don’t hesitate to ask us if you have

any questions, we are happy to help.

See the Class Timetable on our website.

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IYENGAR Yoga Studio - Penarth !

“It is the job of the spine to keep the brain alert” !BKS Iyengar!

For many of us sitting up straight at the office or study desk for hours on end seems hard work and we opt for the slumped, rounded back position! Over time a bad posture can bring back and neck aches, a lack of energy and even sometimes a lack of confidence making you feel older and more tired than you should!!!Iyengar Yoga teaches us how to sit up straight & stand properly on two feet, how to align the pelvis & chest, which brings length and space to the spine. This generates more energy, less aches & pains & an improved outlook in daily life.!!If you would like to improve your posture, general health, fitness and wellbeing, attending a regular Iyengar yoga class is a good place to start with certified Iyengar Yoga teachers, Thomas & Belinda Franklin. !!Their dedicated yoga studio on Herbert Terrace, runs 11 weekly yoga classes, with separate classes for Beginners & General Level experience.!!Please don’t hesitate to ask us if you have any questions, we are happy to help.!!See the Class Timetable on our website!!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Health & Beauty9Penarth View

Neals Yard at Anne Beauty

I am a Holistic & Beauty Therapist, working

and living in the beautiful town of Penarth,

I am truly passionate about keeping the

town busy and bustling, always using local

businesses as my fi rst choice.

Having worked in the Beauty and Spa

industry for over 20 years, seeing trends

come and go, I fi nd a healthy organic

lifestyle has become my mantra. That's why

I have chosen Neals Yard Organic Skincare

for my family at home and in my Holistic

and Beauty Treatments at work. I believe

we should know what's in our food and our

cosmetics, it's easy with Neals Yard it's all

on the label. A safe ethical, organic brand,

it's my way to a greener life. It really is that

simple, and as a stockist now in Penarth,

there has never been a better time for you

to change.

Stretch out the Stress

Did you know that yoga helps to minimise

the e� ects of stress when practised on

a regular basis? Once a week has been

enough for many of our students to feel

a marked di� erence, as yoga helps to

strengthen the nervous system which is

directly depleted by all forms of stress.

As the nervous system strengthens through

the practise of yoga postures, energy

levels & positive attitudes return, bringing

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arises in varying levels every single day

and it’s important to know that although we

will never be totally free from stress, we

can learn how to manage stress and our

reactions to it, through the regular practise

of yoga, minimising how stress a� ects our

general health and wellbeing.

“Regular practice of yoga can help you

face the turmoil of life with steadiness and

stability.” BKS Iyengar

SOHO hairdressing

Having worked in Cardi� for over 10 years,

it’s great to now be based in the centre of

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going on and new businessees moving to

our street all the time, it’s such a great spot

for us to be based! Am I pleased to have

opened SOHO here? ABSOLUTLEY!

A lot of our customers come from the local

homes and businesses close by and it’s

great that you don’t really need to leave

Penarth at all to get the same level of

service and quality I was used to in the City

Centre!

Why go to Cardi� when you can stay local

and relax?

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Thomas Franklin 07925 946 848

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02920 700917

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www.washingtonpharmacy.co.uk

5 Washington Buildings,

Stanwell Road Penarth, CF64 2AD

02920 709319

@washingtonpharm

Holidays and Travel It’s that time of year when thoughts turn

to holidays. There’s no better place to

start your travel plans than Washington

Pharmacy. We are opening a travel

clinic in early summer to give advice on

vaccinations and disease prevention

needed in your travels around the

globe. Our trained pharmacists can

even administer the required course of

vaccination in our consultation room. We

will be able to provide most vaccinations at

short notice, depending on the treatment

but still need you to book an appointment

with us in plenty of time before you are due

to travel.

We also provide advice on malaria

prevention, so call in to check your risk

according to your destination. We can

supply all treatment options without the

need of visiting your GP. Again please leave

plenty of time before travelling!

Don’t forget you can buy all of your travel

essentials in store including a full range

Washington PHARMACY+of sun preparations, wash bags and travel

accessories. We also stock travel insulin

coolers.

Skin Care Earlier this year we launched our new skin

care consultation service. This popular

service o� ers private diagnosis of skin

conditions in a matter of days rather than

weeks through referral of photographic

images to a consultant dermatologist. If

you have a skin condition or blemish that

concerns you, please give us a call and

book an appointment.

We also stock a wide range of skincare

products for most types of skin conditions

including natural manuka honey based

products and specialist La Roche Posay and

Vichy treatments. Please ask one of our

experienced trained skin care advisers to

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New Ranges Now AvailableNew in stock are Crabtree & Evelyn’s

new Lavender and Verbena and Pear and

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Wild Olive Bath Melts and Hand Poured

Scented Candles. These new ranges

complement our Roger & Gallet, Apicare,

Wellbeing Skincare and many other

established perfume and toiletry ranges.

We can also supply any perfume requested

to order if not already in stock.

HEALTH & BEAUTY | WASHINGTON PHARMACY

10 Penarth View

Have you ever lost your hearing aids?Let’s face it – they make them pretty small these days; I’m sure most of us have misplaced them from time to time. Now a new feature of ReSound LiNX and the ReSound Smart app uses geo-tagging to enable you to locate your missing hearing aids using your iPhone.

* 2013 Benchmark test was designed and carried out by DELTA Senselab, Hoersholm, Denmark, an independent laboratory specializing in performing listening tests in a variety of domains.

** iSolate™ nanotech protects hearing instruments even better than before, Dr. Rena Appleby, AuD.

ReSound LiNX is compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad Air, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini with Retina display, iPad mini and iPod touch (5th generation) using iOS 7.X or later. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and FaceTime are trademarks of Apple, registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. ReSound, ReSound LiNX, Surround Sound by ReSound, ReSound Smart and iSolate are trademarks of GN ReSound.

Over recent years, technology has become more and more central to our lives. Take the Smart phone. Even ten years ago few people would have guessed that their phone would soon double as their internet browser, sound system, camera, alarm clock, satellite navigation system, games console and countless other functions too.

Until now many of these benefits have not been readily accessible to hearing aid wearers. However a new hearing aid, called ReSound LiNX™ is starting to change this by enabling direct audio streaming from an iPhone, iPad or iPad touch.

Say hello to Made for iPhone hearing aidsThe creators of ReSound LiNX call it the world’s smartest hearing aid. And with good reason. It’s a Made for iPhone hearing aid, designed to connect directly with an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. It enables phone calls, music or audio to be streamed directly from an iPhone straight into the hearing aids. That means the wearer gets strong, clear sound without interference, distractions or the need for an additional gadgets. In effect,

the hearing instruments function as wireless stereo headphones. So they can make a phone call, FaceTime a loved one, listen to their favourite music or watch a film on their iPad as effortlessly as the next person.

More than just a hearing aidAnd that’s not all. You can also control and fully personalise the sound you hear with ReSound LiNX. A free app called ReSound Smart™ allows you to tweak the base and treble on the go, using your iPhone. So you can create the perfect balance and most comfortable sound for each environment you go into – without having to touch your hearing aid or take out an additional gadget. It will even remember your adjustments when you return to the same location.

Sound so naturalAll of this is achieved without sacrificing the fundamental performance of the hearing aid. In fact, ReSound claims that ReSound LiNX offers the best sound quality available from any hearing aid. A recent independent study of the major hearing aid manufacturers concluded that Surround Sound by ReSound™ was preferred by wearers over the sound of the other manufacturers’ premium products.*

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So, tell us about PPPphysio:

At PPP we have a philosophy. It is to provide the best possible standard of evidence based assessment, diagnosis and treatment. We do this by employing the best, most qualifi ed physios, having the best premises, the best equipment and by providing longer treatment sessions. It’s incredibly important to me that things are done properly at PPP no matter which of our 11 physios you see as our excellent reputation MUST be maintained.

You mentioned that you only employ the most qualifi ed physios:

Indeed. Despite graduating with a BSc in physio 15 years ago, having a Post-Graduate Certifi cate (PGC) in physio and working as a neck and back Extended Scope Practitioner (ESP), I am actually one of the least well-qualifi ed physios at PPP!! Samantha Owen has a Masters degree (MSc) in physio and both Rhian Jones and Nathan Evans are about to complete their MSc. Elin Rees and I started working together in 1999 and Amy Thomas has a wealth of experience. Monica Bennett has a Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in physio and works as a knee joint ESP and Kathleen Walker also has a PGD and previously worked as a spinal ESP. I doubt whether any other physio practice has as many well-qualifi ed physios or demands such high standards in terms of experience and qualifi cations in order to be considered for employment.

What sort of things do your physios treat?

Our musculoskeletal physios specialise in treating things like neck and back pain, all joint problems and sports injuries. We also have Kate Laats as our paediatric specialist physio and we have a respiratory physio for breathing problems and chest complications and a neurological specialist for stroke rehab.

I’ve heard PPP physios have lots of experience in dealing with sports injuries:

Yes. From 2005, I was physio for the Wales International Football Team for 6 years under John Toshack. I now look after the U21’s. I’ve also been the Cardi� Rugby Club physio for the past 14 seasons and I help out with the Cardi� Blues when I’m needed. Christian Lambert has previously

worked for the Blues Academy, was a physio in the London 2012 Olympics and both he and Emma Hopkins will be working at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games this summer. Kath Walker has a specialist interest in running injuries and writes for Runners World.

What treatment options are available?

We use joint manipulation and mobilisation, soft tissue work, electrotherapy and acupuncture. The type of treatment you receive is determined by your diagnosis and the most evidence based and e� ective way of treating it. Everybody will also be educated about their condition, given some movement and strengthening exercises, self-management strategies and often postural advice as these are always a really important part of the recovery process. Our physio Anna Irwin who is also an extremely well-qualifi ed Pilates instructor is also about to start various levels of Pilates classes so if any Penarth View readers are interested in these please do get in touch with us.

Do you have any other healthcare practitioners at PPP?

Yes we do. Terese Matthews is our chiropodist and Paola Marks and Catherine Hammacott are our Sports Massage Practitioners.

Where do your referrals come from?

Most people self-refer however a lot of Orthopaedic Consultants and GP’s refer to us because of our reputation for clinical excellence. GP’s know that the wait for NHS physio is usually several months so they frequently recommend that their patients come and see us whilst they are on the NHS waiting list as this often means that they get better straight away instead of their injuries or pain becoming chronic.

Why have you chosen to be in Penarth View?

Some of our patients travel from far afi eld to come to PPP. We want the people of Penarth to know that they have one of the fi nest Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinics in South Wales on their doorstep.

Interview with Dyfri OwenDirector of Penarth Physiotherapy Practice & Sports Injury Clinic

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13Penarth View

Injured or in pain? Think physio, then think PPPphysio

Dyfri in a PPP

consulting room

Dyfri with

Gareth Bale

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Located at Smile Studio Penarth Dental Practice.4 Plymouth Road, Penarth, CF64 3DH.

Join us at our newly refurbished Skin Studio for a range of facial aesthetics services. We offer injectable treatments including Botox™ and Juvederm® fillers, non-evasive Regenlite™ and Fusion laser skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing therapies. We also treat acne and acne scarring, problem skin and facial thread veins. Gift vouchers are available for all treatments and can be purchased at the Studio.

Book with Dr. Sarah Cuffin, double award winner and leading facial aesthetics practitioner, for your free no obligation consultation.

HEALTH & BEAUTY | NORTHERN STAR

16 Penarth View

Design It YourselfIf you are searching for the more unusual piece then look no further. At Northern Star Jewellery we love bringing

your ideas to life. With our support and expertise we will guide you through the whole design process, from

choosing your stone to designing the perfect setting.

We can source any diamond or gemstone and provide you with a selection to view that will be in keeping with

your design and budget. Using the latest CAD Matrix software, we will provide you with a 3D, photo quality

image of your design and a wax model of your piece, all before you make the final decision to proceed.

8 Windsor Arcade, Windsor Road,

Penarth, CF64 1JA

Tel: 02920 709707

www.northernstarjewellery.co.uk

[email protected]

Viewing by appointment only

Custom Fit & BespokeIn 2011 and again in 2013, Northern

Star Jewellery won The National

Wedding Awards for ‘Best

Jewellery’. We pride ourselves in

being able to create the perfect

wedding band to suit your style

and budget. Using the latest

CAD Matrix software, we create

custom fit wedding bands that fit

perfectly with any engagement ring

regardless of its design.

HEALTH & BEAUTY | NORTHERN STAR

17Penarth View

Rescue & Revive

Let us rescue and revive your old jewellery. We will put the life back into any tired or worn out piece. Visit us for a free consultation where we will be happy to advise you on the best approach to reworking and restoring your jewellery. You will be amazed by the transformation that can be achieved and you will leave with something to treasure that suits your style, whilst retaining all of its sentimental value.

All of our repairs are done in-house by our qualified Goldsmith, Steve and Gem Setter, Matthew. With over 35 years of collective experience and knowledge, Steve and Matthew will advise you on the best course of action for repairing your jewellery. As well as repairs and resizing, Steve also specialises in reworking gold and platinum.

TASTE OF PENARTH | BISTRO

Introducing a new Tapas specials menu

for the spring, why not pick a selection for

just £9 as a snack to share or with a drink,

available all day and into the evening

New early bird special menu, all meals

under £10 between 6pm and 7.30pm

Bistro serves freshly prepared meals

throughout the day and into the evening

Traditional Home cooked Roast and

topical dishes every Sunday

Evening drinks, cocktails & french wine list,

Ice Cold draft Stella on tap!

Bistro serves a fantastic and healthy Full

english breakfast menu with continental

options and specials

The freshly prepared specials menu is

always changing with weekly dishes as well

TAPAS and light bites

A huge selection of the new menus are

a credit to Penarth born John Perrett, a

young up and coming chef with a real

creative fl are for the regular and changing

dishes. His sous-chef Martin works closely

to keep the menu fresh and varied.....

“Nothing is too much trouble for John and

he loves trying new fl avours and sauces for

the steaks, most of our regulars try a new

dish every visit!” - Cheryl, owner

Bistro combines a taste of the continent

with only the fi nest local produce to

create fresh and inspiring dishes that are

surprisingly a� ordable in such a cosy &

friendly environment!

One of the most popular choices this spring

is ‘Freshly Prepared Mussels’ sourced from

the welsh coastline and Locally sourced,

freshly prepared Ribeye and sirloin steak

with a variety of sauces, like the blue

cheese sauce – why not ask the chef for a

sauce of your choice.

18 Penarth View


Stanwell Road

02920 709600

OPENING HOURS

Mon - Wed: 9.30am to 5.30

Thur - Sat: 9.30am to 11pm

Sun: 11am to 3pm

TASTE OF PENARTH | COOK CARDIFF

COOK was fi rst established over 17 years

ago, its founding principle was to make

food using exactly the same techniques

and ingredients that a good domestic cook

would use at home, so everything looks

and tastes homemade.

Today, nothing has changed and COOK

continues to make its meals by hand at its

kitchen in Kent. As proof of the food’s hand-

prepared nature, the name of the individual

chef who cooked each dish is printed on

the packaging. The Cook shop on Wellfi eld

Road has been open since June 2011.

The business is a franchise and is run by Liz

Smart and Karen Purchase. They were both

teachers but discovered Cook food and

were so impressed by the food decided

they just had to introduce it to people in

Cardi� !

As well as providing top quality food at the

best price that looks and tastes homemade

(what’s even more remarkable is that all

the meals are frozen and go straight from

your freezer into your oven or microwave).

We also pride ourselves on o� ering good

service, so as well as a friendly smile and

being o� ered a sample of the food when

you enter the shop, we will also pack your

bags, o� er to carry your bags back to your

car and try to help customers in any way

we can.

Cook o� er meals suitable for everyone,

vegetarians, gluten free, children’s meals

and baby food. We provide meals in one,

two and four portions so you can mix and

match if you happen to be feeding more

than four people. Some of our best sellers

in Cardi� are Moroccan Lamb Tagine,

Fisherman’s Pie, Indonesian Vegetable

Curry, Chicken Dijon and many more. We

can cater for special nights in with Confi t of

Duck with a Juniper Berry Sauce, Spiced

Shoulder of Lamb with a Mango Salsa, and

cook!For all our good intentions, few of us have the time to

cook a meal worthy of Masterchef every evening. And

while we all love the idea of friends coming ove r for

dinner, the preparation and cooking of a posh meal can

escalate into a time-consuming and expensive stress-fest.

Sea Bass on top of sweet, roasted fennel

with a parsley, dill and lemon crumb. We

also provide food suitable for parties and

barbeques. We also have a wonderful

array of desserts such as Chocolate Tru� e

Torte, White Chocolate and Raspberry

Cheesecake, Chocolate Roulade and

Sticky To� ee Pudding.

We fi nd as soon as customers taste the

food they want to try more as they realise

how good the meals taste. We have some

wonderful sta� who make customers

feel valued and there is always a happy

atmosphere in the shop.

We o� er a delivery service - you can either

go on-line www.cookfood.net or phone

the shop on 02920 494166. The minimum

shop is £30 for a free delivery (telephone

orders only – this o� er is not available on-

line).

Our food is ideal if you are going to a

holiday cottage/caravan (who wants to cook

on holiday?) and we can pack it up for them

so it won’t defrost en route.

We have a range of meals that are less

than 400 calories so if your New Year’s

Resolution is to try and lose weight, try

some of our delicious meals that can be

delivered to your door. Also, if you need

or are caring for someone who needs, a

regular supply of delivered ready meals

that are simple to heat, nutritious and taste

just like they’ve been cooked from scratch,

then look no further.

www.cookfood.net

18 Wellfi eld Road, Cardi� , CF24 3PB

02920 494166

@theCOOKkitchen

facebook.com/thecookkitchen

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OPENING HOURSMON - WED: 9.30 - 6 PM

THUR - FRI: 9.30 - 7.00 PM

SAT: 9.30 - 6 PM

SUN: 11.00 - 4 PM

www.foxysdeli.com

7 Royal Buildings, Victoria Road,

Penarth, CF64 3ED

02920 251666

@foxysdeli

OPENING HOURS

Mon - Thur: 8am - 5.30pm

Fri: 8.30am - 9pm

Sat: 8:30am - 5pm

NOW OPEN SUN: 10am - 4pm

TASTE OF PENARTH | FOXYS

20 Penarth View

Foxy’s Deli & Cafe in Station Approach has a stunning selection

of freshly prepared buffet food and its famous for providing

the same great service for party catering as well!

Saturday 31st May

Fawlty TowersComedy Dining At The Paget Rooms

3 course meal served by Basil, Sybil,

Manuel and Foxy sta�

Starts 7.00

£39.50

Friday 6th June

Catalonia Gourmet EveningAuthentic Catalan delights prepared by

our Catalan chef

3 course Meal

£20 per head

Deli of the Year 2010

EVENTS AT FOXY’S

Not only are Foxy’s known for their great food, but also putting on great events!

Why not book yourself in and come along to one of the following this spring:

“I’m from Penarth and I like to celebrate

Penarth and the local community.”

Christine Teasdale

“We opened last summer and are very

much a community tea room. I called it

the Victoria Tea Rooms after the local

school and Victoria Road is just round

the corner.

“We have pictures of Penarth on the

walls and we hope to do more of

that to refl ect and to celebrate this

wonderful town we live in.”

The mouth-watering menu is constantly

evolving and new fl avours are being

planned all the time.

Victoria Tea Rooms is at 3a

Cornerswell Road, and is open from

9am to 5pm, Monday to Fridays, and

from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays.

Christine looks forward to hearing from

you, and can be reached on 02920

710301.

3A Cornerswell Road,

Penarth, CF64 2UW

02920 710301

Since opening last summer, treasured

vintage treats are back on the menu. All of

the food is freshly prepared to order using

almost entirely Welsh Produce.

Where else can you get classic deserts

like a Knickerbocker Glory, a Banana Split

or a Coke Float with all the charms of a

traditional tea rooms?

You can enjoy a fresh lunch - and tea

served as it should be, or try a healthy

breakfast grilled to your satisfaction

As well as the in-house delights, Victoria

Tea rooms o� er bespoke outside catering

for all manor of parties including ‘Vintage

Tea’ themed, weddings, christenings.....just

ask and it can be tailored to your needs.

Victoria Tea Rooms celebrates tea, freshly

made Welsh Ice Cream from Marios and

the Welsh Co� ee Company - a parlour

forms part of the premises - and the local

community. And Penarth in all its glory.

Pictures of the town are on the walls and,

in time, there will be more going up, to

reinforce the Rooms’ connection to its

roots.

Victoria Tea RoomsVictoria Tea Rooms is a unique new venue where you can

meet friends and enjoy a vintage cream tea or freshly

home made cake, nowhere else in Penarth is like this fresh

and welcome addition to Cornerswell Road.

TASTE OF PENARTH | VICTORIA TEA ROOMS

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TASTE OF PENARTH | PIER HOTEL

22 Penarth View

Their head chef prepares stunning dishes

along with some of Andro’s family recipes

to provide a mouth watering range of

fl avours – you won’t know which dish to

choose!

All of the food is freshly prepared to

order using the fi nest produce, and there

is always a great selection of ‘signature’

dishes on the daytime and evening menu

with something special to try!

The proof really is on the Pudding here

so make sure you ask what home made

deserts are on the menu when you visit!

New dishesAs well as the great Italian pizza and pasta

fl avours there is always a range of steaks

and fresh seafood available on the ever

changing menu. This spring why not

sample...

Sauteed Tiger Prawns – in chilli and garlic

butter

Grilled Seafood Medley – following on

from our Swordfi sh Signature Dish

Hake Fillets - pan-fried with mussels, black

olives and a white wine sauce

Gravalax – Traditional cured smoked

salmon with a dill mustard sauce

Sea Spiced Aubergines – A vegetarian

special with a hint of chilli and seasoning

Lunch on the TerracePenarth Seafront gets a great sunrise

right through to mid afternoon making the

generous terrace a fantastic spot for some

of our light bites or lunch time specials with

fresh co� ee available all day.

Rooms With a ViewThe Pier Hotel is in a prime location and

has beautiful rooms with a stunning view

to accommodate you for any occasion

you may require, or drop us a line if you

have friends looking for somewhere to

stay locally! Rates start from only £79 Bed

& Breakfast The high-quality service and

fantastic sta� create a relaxed atmosphere

and the excellence is equalled by the

standards in the restaurant.

FunctionsWhether it’s a family party, business

function or a treat for someone special,

the restaurant at the hotel is the perfect

for setting for a great night out, or why not

book it with a few rooms and stay over!

TASTE OF PENARTH | PIER HOTEL

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The Pier Hotel and Cafe BarThe Cioni Family have been preparing Italian

food in Penarth for over 30 years, and with

Andro having recently taken over the Pier

Hotel, the freshly prepared and ever changing

restaurant menu is something you absolutely

have to try!

www.thepierhotelandcafebar.co.uk

The Esplanade, Penarth, CF63 3AU

Tel: 02920 700333

Foxy’s Fishcake RecipeHere is the first of Foxy’s afoordable delights that

you can prepare yourself at home with ease!

500G of frozen fi sh

(Mixture of white & smoked)

100G smoked salmon

(Supermarket o� cuts are good for this recipe)

1 X onion

500G good mashing potatoes

(Maris piper, rooster, wilja)

50G of chopped capers

100G gherkins

1 X small red onions

1 X table spoon dijon mustard

Bunch of fresh dill

Rock salt

Black pepper

Lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon

Plain fl our

2 Beaten eggs

Fresh breadcrumbs

1. Place frozen fi sh into large pan, cover with water, add 1 onion chopped in half and

peppercorns bring to boil and cook until done, drain and remove onion.

2. Peel potatoes and cube, place in salted boiling water.

3. Finely chop capers, gherkins, red onion & dill mix with mustard, lemon zest & juice

4. When potatoes are cooked, drain, place in large bowl and mash well with butter.

5. Add cooked fi sh, smoked salmon and all other ingredients to potatoes & mix.

6. Season well

7. Allow to cool

8. Weigh mixture into 100g and form fi shcakes.

9. Get 3 pans and place fl our, beaten eggs & breadcrumbs in each

10. Get a production line going in that order.

11. Fry fi shcakes until golden brown and cooked through

12. Serve with lemon mayonnaise and salad

13. Makes 12 fi shcakes

TASTE OF PENARTH

24 Penarth View

Best Breakfast in Town?There is no shortage of places to eat a

healthy cooked breakfast in Penarth. For

this issue I have been treated to tasting

out the menu at ‘Bistro’ in the Washington

Buildings. They o� er a great Full english

breakfast and some healthy continental

options with good choice for Vegetarians

too. A popular special to try is the famous

American Pancakes with Smoked Bacon

and maple Syrup!! Although Cheryl is

always happy to make whatever you want

– all freshly cooked to order, I recommend

you call in and the co� ee is excellent as

well.

Editor, Jim Brooks-Dowsett

Fo

od

Lifestyle

The Devil’s in the detail.....

and so is the delight!

After adding an exciting new extension

onto their home a local family were keen

to have a bespoke painted kitchen in the

new space that looked beautiful but also

worked with their busy family life.

Odd pillars and di� ering ceiling heights

in the room, a legacy of previous building

work, presented a design challenge but

Ceri from Chalkhouse, made a virtue out

of a problem by boxing out the uneven

wall depths and heights to smooth the

space and streamline the room. Adding

a feature chimney mantle over the

cooking area created an impressive focal

point in the room.

www.chalkhouseinteriors.co.uk

3 Bessemer Close Workshops,

Cardi� , CF11 8DL

029 2023 3308

Personal Therapy Time

Lose yourself in a relaxing holistic

therapy or massage session or let our

trained chiropodist pamper your feet

in our treatment or consultation rooms.

We also now o� er specialist osteopathic

treatments as well as our regular

health checks including diabetes and

cholesterol testing.

www.washingtonpharmacy.co.uk


Stanwell Road Penarth, CF64 2AD

02920 709319

@washingtonpharm

LIFESTYLE

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gardens to suit individual

needs style & budget

Eden have been working closely with

designer Jane Grehan since 2000

designing and building a variety of

gardens to suit individual needs, style

and budget. They are able to provide

visuals and CAD designs so you can see

your ideas before you go any further! If

you need help planning your garden or

you already have a clear idea of your

requirements and would like to fi nd out

more about the services o� ered by Eden

landscapes then please visit our website

www.edenlandscapes.ltd.uk or contact us

as follows:

Landscaping :

Jamie Bloomfi eld

029 20710703 / 07815 163450

[email protected]

www.edenlandscapes.ltd.uk

Design :

Jane Grehan

029 20704077 / 07779 676176

[email protected]

www.dewindesigns.co.uk

Making new cornice for the kitchen units

that matched the one on their existing

vintage dresser blended the old and new

elements perfectly. Result? – a fabulous

kitchen with a real ‘wow’ factor

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | PURAVIDA

26 Penarth View

6 Herbert Terrace • Penarth • CF64 2AH • 02920 711 946 • www.puravidaboardriders.co.uk

For all the young cool dudes!

- Surf - Skate - Clothing -

As well as a huge range of beachwear and outdoor

clothing, we are pleased to have taken stock REEF

footwear in good time for the hot weather!

Call in and check out the new range from REEF including the famous ‘Thirst Quenching Technology’ - a bottle opener in the sole of selected models!

Mens, Womens and kids all in stock now

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | PURAVIDA

26 Penarth View

6 Herbert Terrace • Penarth • CF64 2AH • 02920 711 946 • www.puravidaboardriders.co.uk

For all the young cool dudes!

- Surf - Skate - Clothing -

As well as a huge range of beachwear and outdoor

clothing, we are pleased to have taken stock REEF

footwear in good time for the hot weather!

Call in and check out the new range from REEF including the famous ‘Thirst Quenching Technology’ - a bottle opener in the sole of selected models!

Mens, Womens and kids all in stock now

Pura Vida Boardriders6 Herbert Terrace

PenarthSouth Glamorgan

CF64 2AHWales

02920 711 946

opening hours: Sun/Mon closedTues/ Weds/ Thurs/ Fri: 10am-6pmSat: 10am-5pm

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THIS COULD BE YOU

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | PENARTH MARINA

30 Penarth View

www.quaymarinas.com/marinas/penarthquays

Penarth Quays Marina, CF64 1TQ

02920 705021

[email protected]

The marina is home to vessels of all shapes

and sizes – from 72ft racing yachts to 18ft

speed boats. For boaters and visitors the

marina is the perfect location to enjoy their

leisure time. The friendly sta� and range

of facilities ensure that Penarth is an ideal

base for those using Cardi� Bay and the

Bristol Channel.

This year the marina has joined the Royal

Yachting Association’s Active Marina

programme. This means that there will

be a range of social, training and cruising

activities for customers to benefi t from

during the season.

In conjunction with the British Marine

Federation’s National Watersports Month

the marina will be holding an open day

on Sunday 25th May. This will be an

opportunity for the local community to fi nd

out about what goes on at the Marina and

to fi nd out a bit about some of the vessels

berthed there. There will also be activities

on the water for everyone to enjoy.

Penarth Quays has a great range of

services. Whether you are looking to buy

a boat, need training in sailing or power

boating or whether you are looking for

help with maintenance it’s all on site. The

marine engineering, rigging and shipwright

services are extensive.

If you are looking for an idea for a day out

on the water why not try a sea angling

charter or a trip on a luxury motor boat.

Whatever you get up to you can relax in

comfort at the end of the day at Pier 64, or

the new co� ee shop opening soon.

Penarth Quays has a 5 Gold Anchor award

from The Yacht Harbour Association. This

is the highest standard of award and is

based on the range and quality of the

services provided. The team at Penarth

Quays looks to provide the best possible

welcome and experience for boat owners

and visitors. The friendly professional sta�

are on duty 24 hours a day throughout the

year to provide advice and assistance.

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | PENARTH MARINA

31Penarth View

Penarth Quays MarinaPenarth Quays Marina sits within the historic

basins of Penarth Docks, inside the freshwater

impoundment of Cardiff Bay. Opened in

1987 and having just completed a major

refurbishment of the lock gates the marina is

now gearing up for the forthcoming season.

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | SUP CHALLENGE

32 Penarth View

SUP Challenge WalesStanding Up For AutismAt 3am on the 13th July 2013 the SUP Challenge

Wales team set o� on an epic journey from the

Mumbles in Swansea following the South Wales

Coast line all the way to Cardi� . The purpose of

this 45-mile stand up paddle adventure was to

help raise awareness for children with Autism

and to raise funds for the Surf Experience that

works with Ashgrove School based in Penarth.

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | SUP CHALLENGE

33Penarth View

During the adventure the team got the

rare chance to take in this incredible

coastline. From the Phosphorescence

in the night time waters of Swansea bay

to the breath taking sun rise over the

Hugo banks near Porthcawl. The water

was like glass. It was hard to see where

the sea ended and the sky began.

It wasn't all scenery and calmness

though. The challenge was a serious

business with real dangers and a race

against the tide. It was a race that the

team almost lost. However stunning,

the conditions were not favorable for

a fast paddle as there was no tail wind

and the current worked against them.

The paddle from the Knap in Barry to

Sully Island was probably the hardest

section. The tide turned early and the

team struggled against the current.

It was almost game over until we

happened onto an inside current that

fi red us forward and gave the whole

crew a desperately needed morale

boost.

Dan Willmore and Kerry Baker landed

on the Slipway in Penarth at 1.32pm

after 10 hours and 23 minute of non

stop paddling where Friends, Family

and colleague's were waiting in arms!

It was an epic journey and without

the support from Jim and Puravida

Boardriders with Gareth from Cardi�

Bay Wake boarding it wouldn't have

been possible.

A huge thanks to all the supporters and

stay posted for the next fundraiser!

If you want to fi nd out more

about the challenge or the

projects at Ashgrove School or

make a donation you can visit

supchallengewales.wordpress.com

Standing Up For Autism

Bespoke Wedding Service for all your needs

@sweetpeony64www.sweetpeonyfloral.co.uk

[email protected]

1 Victoria Bridge, Penarth, CF64 2ANTel: 02920 707935

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | SR MOTORS

36 Penarth View

IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR

Opening Hours:

Mon - Sat: 9am - 6pm

Sun: By appointment

www.srmotorspenarth.co.uk

3 Cornerswell Road,

Penarth, CF64 2UW

[email protected]

02920 700 444

With statistics showing a steady increase

in used car sales, it has been seen as an

indication of economic recovery. With SR

Motors opening two years ago in May,

Stewart and Ross give their views on how

they have found business over this period.

Ross Stephenson - “When we opened SR

Motors back in May 2012, even though

I had been working in the Motor Trade

for over 10 years at that time, I had never

worked with my father before. We had

discussed opening a business for a few

years, but I felt I needed to gain more

experience where I was and with the

economic climate in the doldrums it just

wasn’t the right time. At the start of 2012,

we had the opportunity to acquire the site

on Cornerswell Road and with used car

sales on the up, we felt it was fi nally time to

go into business together”

Having worked for many of the great names

in the motor industry since the 1970’s,

Stewart has managed dealerships for the

Wyndham and Culver Motor Group which

lead him to work with none other than Rolls-

Royce and Bentley!

Stewart Stephenson - “I was the Chief

Executive of a 10 dealership group here

in south Wales for some 25 years and

I believe over that time I have gained

valuable experience across many product

ranges but more importantly I saw the

many advantages of listening to potential

customers. It is easy to sell a nice shiny

car when you have a captive excited buyer

but in lots of cases unless you listen, that

buyer could well end up with the wrong car.

We have said here at SR many times that

we intend to deal with people in a relaxed

atmosphere, o� er the right product and

make the buying experience pleasant, I

believe so far that we have succeeded and

it is our intention to carry on that way”

Ross Stephenson - “What has been

overwhelming for me is how we have

benefi tted greatly from the fantastic local

community and loyalty that Penarth has in

abundance. We have sourced lots of cars

for people who have been referred by

customers who have already bought from

us and have enjoyed their experience.

Having worked at a franchise dealer

where customer retention and loyalty

was paramount, building long standing

relationships in my eyes is of the utmost

importance.’

WHO ARE SR MOTORSWe are a family run business with over

60 years Motor Trade experience in and

around South Wales. Our primary focus

is Used Car Sales and the services that

go hand in hand with this. We always

endeavour to stock the highest quality used

cars with comprehensive provenance, and

with our showroom and forecourt allowing

us to stock between 14 to 16 cars, we feel

we are in a strong position to achieve this

unlike used car sites that have to fi ll 30, 40

or 50 spaces where quality can sometimes

su� er.

Simply selling used cars from our current

stock is not the only string to our bow

however. We take pride in being able to

fi nd the perfect car for you if we don’t

happen to have it in stock. Whether you

are looking for a particular make and

model, or you have specifi c criteria and

requirements, we have the expertise and

trade networking to fi nd you the right

car, and that is not necessarily only used

vehicles. Having long standing relationships

with numerous Franchise dealers in and

around the South Wales region we are also

able to o� er very attractive deals on New

and Nearly New Cars.

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | SR MOTORS

37Penarth View

It’s SR Motors 2nd Birthday this

month and the father and son

partnership look back on a

great first two years.

We are also able to o� er fi nance packages

tailor made to your requirements with our

dealer partner Close Motor Finance who

provide a� ordable, convenient and fl exible

fi nance solutions for new and used cars.

WE BUY CARS! If you are looking to

sell your car or have considered part

exchanging it at a franchise dealer for a

new car, come and speak to us.......

Used cars start form around £1995 and can

be viewed on our website any time.

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | VICTORIA GARAGE

Servicing, RepairS, MOT’s, Diagnostics

At Victoria Garage we undertake all

types of repairs and o� er a solution to

any vehicle problem. Contact us today to

organize your service, MOT or any repairs

or improvements. Good prices and friendly

service. Our MOT testing centre is able

to deal with any car or light commercial

vehicle up to 3000kg. Our aim is to pass

your car and with the average test taking

just 45 minutes, o� ering a fast and e� cient

service.

FAST, FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONALVictoria Garage is a long standing family run business

offering car servicing and repairs in Penarth on Redlands

Road. Established for 30 years, we have been serving

generations of satisfied customers and continue to deliver

a fast and friendly service to all our customers

Care & Attention

At Victoria Garage we pride ourselves

on the quality of our service, our reliable

professional sta� and value for money.

Sensible Pricing

We always provide sensible prices, so

you know you are in safe hands with our

customer-focussed approach.

Customer first!

By o� ering test facilities from 8.30am to

5.30pm, Monday - Friday and Saturday 8.30

- 12.30 you will fi nd that Victoria garage can

fi t in with your working schedules.

[email protected]

1 Redlands Road, Penarth, CF64 2WD

02920 701025

38 Penarth View

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | FLOWRIDER

Cardi� Bay is a stones throw

from the Penarth Town Centre

and has a lot of great facilities

that’s for sure! The Cardi�

International White Water

Centre has to be one of the

most exciting, as not many

cities have their own wave

machine!

Penarth locals Craig Nicol and

his son Logan have spent years

chasing the waves and surfi ng up

and down the Welsh Coastline, but

this winter they also stayed warm

inside and learned the moves on the

FLOWRIDER in Cardi� Bay. After a

great Winter Series sponsored by

Puravida Boardriders, Craig won the

open and 15 Year Old Logan cleaned

up with the best performance overall

to win the Youth and take the title of

FLOWRIDER CHAMPION this winter!

39Penarth View

CARDIFF’S STANDING WAVE MACHINELocal ripper Logan Nicol Wins the Winter Series!

If you want to have a go just pop in to

the centre and book on for a session,

these operate every day and group

bookings are possible!

The next Series has kicked o� and

anyone can join in or compete on the

Sundays listed kicking of at 9am:

18th May

15th June

13th July

21st September

19th October

For more information check out

www.ciww.com

www.ciww.com

Watkiss Way, Cardi� Bay, CF11 0SY

02920 829970

@cardi� ntww

facebook.com/cardi� ntww

Westbourne Road £690,000Semi-detached Victorian family

residence with two reception rooms,

kitchen, utility, six bedrooms and two

bathrooms. Excellent rear garden

with garage. EPC: D

Salisbury Avenue £730,000A traditional Edwardian six bedroom

semi-detached family home with

excellent rear garden and plenty of

original features. Lovely large kitchen

/ breakfast room. EPC: E

Whitcliffe Drive £855,000A quality four bedroom detached

property situated on a corner

plot with excellent views across

the Bristol Channel. Ideal family

accommodation, westerly garden

and ample parking. EPC: D

Victoria Road £1,225,000One of the fi nest houses in Penarth, detached with six bedrooms, three reception rooms and an impressive rear garden. EPC: F

Ty Gwalia £339,950A quality, spacious and light

penthouse apartment with panoramic

views across Cardi� and Penarth.

Up to three bedrooms and with

extensive balconies. EPC Rating: D

Dyserth Road £335,000A classic Penarth three bedroom semi-detached property in a very popular location close to schools and the town centre. EPC: D

Baroness Place £315,000Located in a very popular area of

Penarth, this three bedroom mid

terrace property has three reception

rooms, kitchen and an enclosed

rear garden. Deceptively spacious.

EPC: D

Lavernock Road £310,000A desirable semi-detached bungalow

in good condition with further room

to improve and extend. Good size

south facing garden. EPC: D

Knowbury Avenue £479,950A three bedroom detached property

in an excellent and popular location.

Good size garden with room to

further extend. Two reception rooms

and lovely kitchen / diner. EPC: E.

Stanwell Road £625,000A spacious six bedroom period

property, modernised and retaining

many original features. Ideal for

families and close to schools and

the town centre. Parking and rear

garden. EPC: E

Lavernock Road £560,000This four bedroom detached

property o� ers excellent family

accommodation with a large westerly

garden and excellent original

features. Plenty of potential to adapt

and extend. EPC: F

Waun Ganol £439,950A detached family home with three

reception rooms along with kitchen

/ diner overlooking the garden, four

bedrooms, two bathrooms. Garage

and parking. EPC: C

Westwood CourT £125,000A range of one bedroom fl ats are

available in this popular and central

retirement development.

Westfield Drive £169,950A very popular two bedroom

property style ideal for fi rst time

buyers and investors. Lounge,

kitchen, conservatory, two bedrooms

and bathroom. Parking and south

westerly garden. EPC: D

Gwentland Drive £229,950A well renovated two double

bedroom mews cottage style

property. Original features and plenty

of restored character in a private

setting. EPC Rating: F

Penarth House from £89,950A range of retirement fl ats in this

development, again central to the

town centre of Penarth and close to a

bus stop and main train station.

PROPERTY | DAVID BAKER

40 Penarth View

www.davidbaker.co.uk

[email protected]

2-3 Station Approach, Penarth, CF64 3EE

02920 702622

@davidbakerandco

facebook.com/davidbakerandco

PROPERTY | DAVID BAKER

GREEN SHOOTSWith many positive press stories in recent

months regarding the property market

in Wales and the rest of the UK, it would

be easy to think that things are moving

forward apace and prices are skyrocketing,

with available houses at a premium and

the number of applicants far outweighing

supply.

Although the market has been excellent in

Penarth of late, it is certainly not the time to

start panicking, and wondering whether you

will ever fi nd the right property to purchase.

For buyers and sellers alike, the level of

uncertainty over the housing market and

the economy in general have provided

doubts as to whether to enter the market.

These doubts seem to have eased recently

and with the outlook altogether sunnier,

activity levels have risen.

It is fair to say that the right house at

the right price will sell well, but some

properties fi nd themselves in more di� cult

price ranges, or targeting more niche

groups of purchasers and these can still

prove di� cult. Of course, prospective

purchasers are still advised to be open-

minded and think outside the box when

looking at places to buy, while vendors are

encouraged to be realistic on the price that

they are asking.

Is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market?

Depends entirely on the house!

INVESTMENTSBricks and Mortar have always been

considered a safe place to invest your

money. Whether it is hard earned savings or

part of a pension fund, a good solid return

that you can cash in when needed appeals

to a wide range of people. Things are no

di� erent these days and with the best ISAs

only returning 2% to 3%, and uncertainty

over the future of pensions, many people

are still looking to invest their future in

property.

You don’t need to be a property magnate in

order to make the right choice, and Penarth

has plenty of ideal investments just waiting

for the right buyer. These can be fl ats or

houses, and can need lots of work or be

ready to move a tenant straight into.

Whatever you are looking for, it is important

to identify the type of property you require

before going any further. Whether you like

quaint period charm, or the e� ciency of

41 Penarth View

more modern builds, try not to look based

purely on personal preference. Consider

the kind of investor you are and pick a

property that matches your fi nancial needs

rather than property preference.

BESIDE THE SEASIDEAs Estate Agents, we’re very lucky to work

in such a great town, with more and more

fantastic local businesses to go with some

excellent scenery. As residents of Penarth,

we all benefi t a great deal from the town,

and must ensure that we continue to use it

to its full potential.

We meet a great deal of people moving

into the area for an array of reasons, but

they all want the same thing, to live in

Penarth. They say that you never fully

appreciate what’s on your own door step,

but make sure you do this summer. Get

outside and enjoy all Penarth has to o� er. If

nothing else, it helps to retain and improve

the price of your property!

PROPERTY | SEABREEZE HOMES

www.seabreezehomes.co.uk

17 Glebe Street, Penarth, CF64 1ED

02920 707064

[email protected]

@seabreezehomes

facebook.com/SeabreezeHomes

One of our most powerful ways of

achieving this is the exclusive partnership

we have with Llandough Hospital. Our

advertisement boards are displayed

proudly in the hospital and attract a lot of

enquiries from the wonderful nurses and

doctors that work there. We work closely

with the hospital by making contributions

and o� ering support to the local projects

that are being developed there. We even

donate a Seabreeze blue Christmas Tree

every year that gets lots of attention! This

special relationship is growing all the

time and we are extremely grateful for

The only Penarth based Estate

Agent with Exclusive Advertising

Rights at Llandough Hospital.

At Seabreeze Homes, one

of our aims is to give your

sales or rental property

as much positive exposure

as possible, to find the

perfect purchaser or

tenant that you are

searching for!

the backing we receive from Llandough

Hospital.

Since opening our Seabreeze Homes

o� ce in Penarth 2 years ago, we have

built a strong relationship with the local

community and we love getting involved

with local events. We are proud sponsors

of Penarth Rugby Club, we actively support

the Penarth P.O.D.S productions and

also regularly back several local school

productions.

As fully qualifi ed agents and members

of the National Federation of Property

Professionals, we go above and beyond to

market your property, 365 days a year. By

using Rightmove, the number one property

portal in the UK, your property gains an

extraordinary amount of exposure online.

January 2014 was the busiest recorded

month for Rightmove in the UK, with 1.63

million email leads and 2.45 million phone

enquiries – that’s 80,000 calls every day of

the month!

By combining our experience with these

e� ective marketing tools, Seabreeze

Homes is expanding - our Sales increased

by a huge 33% last year alone! Our large

social media and online presence is vital to

your property being marketed e� ectively.

By actively using Twitter, Facebook and

LinkedIn to reinforce our Sales and Lettings

departments, we attract sellers, purchasers,

landlords and tenants to your property!

Seabreeze Homes is a genuine,

hardworking family run estate agency that

has a reputation built on the highest level of

service and experience. Our team is waiting

to help you with your property, so call us

today to see how Seabreeze Homes can

make moving a breeze for you!

42 Penarth View

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3D DESIGN

Landscaping :

Jamie Bloomfi eld

029 20710703 / 07815 163450

[email protected]

www.edenlandscapes.ltd.uk

Design :

Jane Grehan

029 20704077 / 07779 676176

[email protected]

www.dewindesigns.co.uk

A recent project on the outskirts of Cardi�

shows the expertise and care taken with

every project to ensure a superior fi nish.

Having successfully landscaped the back

garden for this client, Eden Landscapes

along with designer Jane Grehan were

commissioned to produce a design to

greatly improve the approach of the house

and give it the frontage that is deserves.

Working closely with the client 2D and 3D

plans were produced to clearly convey the

proposed design. The design and planning

process ensured the end result that the

client wanted avoiding expensive and time

consuming mistakes.

With the project requirements clearly

defi ned in the drawings the enthusiastic

and expert Eden Landscapes team were

able to give the client a front garden and

driveway to be proud of!

The Eden team are skilled in all types of

landscaping including patios, terraces,

driveways, natural stone walls, retaining

walls, decking construction, lawns, planting,

fencing, bespoke timber structures, artifi cial

grass installations and garden lighting

schemes designed and installed.

Penarth based Eden Landscapes have been designing and

building gardens of all styles, shapes and sizes in Penarth

and the surrounding area for more than 10 years.

Eden offers the complete service specialising in the design

and build of gardens, driveways and patios.

Bespoke Garden Design and Landscaping

PROPERTY | EDEN LANDSCAPES

44 Penarth View

BEFORE DURING AFTER

JAMIE AND JANE

Beautiful handmade kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and more....

3 Bessemer Close Workshops, Cardi� CF11 8DL - 029 2023 3308www.chalkhouseinteriors.co.uk

www.livinglifecardi� .co.uk

Unit 7 Freemans Parc,

Penarth Road, CF11 8TW

02920 231300

PROPERTY | LIVING LIFE

46 Penarth View

Eff icient and Warm


47Penarth View

Heating a room or supplying hot water

have always been options but more

and more people see wood burning

stoves as a lifestyle choice too.

Picking a stylish stove can transform

your living space. Whether you live

in a compact urban home or cosy

country cottage, both traditional and

contemporary stoves work equally well

in either.

We o� er a bespoke design & fi tting

service for all types of log burners

by trained professionals to ensure

everything runs smoothly from start to

fi nish.

Using a wood burner can lower heating costs of the

average family household by £400 per year. Wood

burning stoves are highly e� cient, running at up

to 87% e� ciency compared with up to 25% for a

traditional open coal fi re.

Visit our showroom on

Penarth Road to see the

new in-house bathroom

displays and even bigger

range of wood burners on

display to get a feel for

what might suit your home

and some good advice....

the fire is always on!

Eff icient and Warm


47Penarth View

Heating a room or supplying hot water

have always been options but more

and more people see wood burning

stoves as a lifestyle choice too.

Picking a stylish stove can transform

your living space. Whether you live

in a compact urban home or cosy

country cottage, both traditional and

contemporary stoves work equally well

in either.

We o� er a bespoke design & fi tting

service for all types of log burners

by trained professionals to ensure

everything runs smoothly from start to

fi nish.

Using a wood burner can lower heating costs of the

average family household by £400 per year. Wood

burning stoves are highly e� cient, running at up

to 87% e� ciency compared with up to 25% for a

traditional open coal fi re.

Visit our showroom on

Penarth Road to see the

new in-house bathroom

displays and even bigger

range of wood burners on

display to get a feel for

what might suit your home

and some good advice....

the fire is always on!

Tax Time The new tax year started on 6th April,

meaning that for circa 10 million UK

taxpayers, the 2013/14 self-assessment

return can now be fi led. It’s a common

misconception that only the self-employed

business owner has to fi le a tax return.

In actual fact, there are numerous other

groups who also need to do so - for

example, if your annual income is £100,000

or more, if you or your partner receive

Child Benefi t and your income is over

£50,000, if you have income from savings,

investments or property, trusts, settlements

or estates or if you have Capital Gains Tax

to pay. These are just a few examples,

and as often is the case with HMRC,

specifi c regulations apply to di� erent

circumstances, so it’s best to take advice

before completing your return.

If you haven’t yet registered for self-

assessment, do so as soon as your

circumstances change – at the latest, you

need to do this before the 5th October

after the end of the tax year for which you

need to fi le a return. HMRC will then issue

a notice to fi le a self-assessment and a 10

digit UTR (Unique Tax Reference) code by

post which you will need to keep safe in

order to fi le your return – remember the

paper submission deadline is 31st October

2014, the online deadline is 31st Jan 2015,

and an automatic £100 penalty applies if

you are late, even if you have no tax to pay.

If in doubt as to whether self assessment

applies to you, as with all taxation matters, it

makes sense to seek professional advice.

Damian Evans is a CIMA Chartered

Management Accountant, and a Partner at

Evans Entwistle Chartered Management

Accountants & Tax Advisers in Penarth.

CCTV and AlarmsOnly recently have I been chatting with

business owners in the town centre about

theft, and it seems there are still a few

chance shoplifters to deal with from time to

time. Peter, from Windsors Gifts, explained

how his CCTV has caught a few thieves in

action and even helped the police identify

some well known shoplifters in the process.

Generally it seems that having the cameras

in plain site can help put opportunists o� in

the fi rst place. I didn’t really know where to

go from there, but Sonic Alarms are locally

based as well and were able to give me

some great advice, and could even install

the security equipment and maintain it

locally without any issue. Maybe give them

a shout to see if your home or business

needs better protection?

BUSINESS

Shop Local!We always knew that shopping locally

had lots of benefi ts – it strengthens

communities, supports local business &

employment and less travel means it’s

better for the environment…and here’s

another great reason! The Shop in Penarth

(SiP) card - the only local loyalty scheme of

its kind in the Vale - grants you access to a

whole host of discounts and special o� ers

around town, as well as the chance to win

vouchers in the SiP monthly lottery!

‘Shop in Penarth’ is a Gwyrddio Penarth

Greening (GPG) project set up and run

by a team of GPG volunteers. GPG is a

community based environmental group that

aims to raise awareness around climate

change and sustainability issues through

practical community projects. More info

on these activities can be found at www.

gpgpenarth.org.uk.

The SiP cards cost just £1 and can be

bought in any of the participating local

businesses – just look out for the ‘Welcome

here’ sticker! The latest list of participating

traders and o� ers is on the website at

www.shopinpenarth.co.uk and a new leafl et

will be printed shortly – plus watch this

space for exciting new SiP developments!

Penarth in BusinessWelcome to our new regular round up of local business news! We welcome all of

your comments so if you have a story to share, please email [email protected].

BUSINESS

48 Penarth View

Main Dealer or Local

Garage?“I have long been a VW fan and often used

VW specialists rather than the main dealer

for a friendlier and usually more a� ordable

service! Recently I had an issue with a

sensor on the engine that hadn’t been

resolved by a few garages, but when I

dropped my car in to Victoria Garage Matt

spotted it right away....and solved it for me!

My pride and joy has never driven better

and it turns out they know quite a lot about

VW’s, and other cars for that matter! Why

not try your local garage? It’s not far to

travel and they may just give you a better

service, Victoria Garage did!”

Editor, Jim Broooks-Dowsett

Accidental landlords

running a risk!One in four residential landlords in the

UK has the wrong insurance, leaving

themselves and their tenants at risk,

according to AXA insurance. Around three

quarters bought personal household

insurance instead of a landlord’s insurance

policy, leaving themselves vulnerable to

having claims turned down. The majority of

these people are ‘accidental landlords’ who

simply decided to let out their residential

home and naively thought the existing

home insurance would be su� cient cover.

As a landlord you have legal responsibilities

to your tenants and obtaining the right

insurance cover is essential. Contrary to

popular belief landlord insurance needn’t

be expensive or complicated. If you own a

property that you let out speak to your local

broker to ensure your property investment

is correctly covered.

How to buy car insurance

like a pro!One in three consumers pays over the

odds for car insurance, according to a

recent survey by the RAC. To get the best

possible price you need to check 3 sources

– Comparison sites, Direct Insurers &

Insurance Brokers.

Use comparison sites to get you started,

then make sure you check the companies

that don’t feature on comparison sites such

as Direct Line and Aviva and fi nally contact

an insurance broker as they may have

exclusive schemes that are only available

via an intermediary. When shopping

around for car insurance, it’s important to

make sure that you are comparing like-

for-like cover. Some policies may seem

cheaper, but you may fi nd you don’t have

the same level of cover and in many cases

the excesses will be higher.

One thing worth remembering is Cheap is

not always cheap! Make sure you check the

companies’ interest rates if you are paying

by direct debit as some insurers are as high

30%APR! If possible pay your premium up

front to maximise your savings.

Also check the insurer’s admin charges so

there are no nasty surprises if you need to

make a mid-term change such as adding

a driver, changing your car or cancelling

49Penarth View

a policy, many insurers will charge hefty

fees for minor changes as this is how they

supplement cheap premiums.

Finally and most importantly always

choose an established reputable insurance

company, as with most things in life you get

what you pay for. If you get a cheap deal

from a company you have never heard of

before don’t be surprised if the cover &

service are lacking when it comes to make

that all important claim.

Ben Mott of Motts Insurance Brokers,

Penarth

See you at

Social Friday?

A little reminder that the Penarth business

community meets up on the First Friday of

each month from 4.30 – 6.30pm, and new

faces are always welcome!

Organised by Penarth web developers IT

Pie, it’s a very relaxed, informal (and free!)

chance to catch up with fellow business

folks, do a bit of networking…and generally

get the weekend o� to a fl ying start!

The venue rotates around Penarth’s

independent cafés and bars, so check IT

Pie’s website for details.

BUSINESS

How often do you have

friends over for dinner?

Do you have steak?Strange questions I’m sure you would

agree, particularly when asked of a

mortgage customer as part of the

application process.

No the world hasn’t gone mad. It’s all to do

with the Mortgage Market Review (MMR)

that came into e� ect on 26th April 2014.

The basic aim is to make sure a borrower

can a� ord the mortgage not only now, but

if (or perhaps that should be when) interest

rates increase.

As a result, lenders won’t simply multiply

your basic salary to calculate how much

you can borrow. Instead, they’ll also factor

in what your spending habits are in order to

determine how much they will lend.

Most lenders have had their MMR systems

in place for a while now. My experience is

that, as long as you get all your documents

in order, you’ll stand a good chance of

having your mortgage agreed.

I’ve never had a lender question a clients

diet, but I guess there’s always a fi rst time.

John, Mortgage Search Go

Three Peaks ChallengeWe love a challenge at Pink Pig and we

are always actively involved in fundraising

for Charities that we are close to. In May

Emma Rainbird (Director at Pink Pig Loans)

is aiming to complete the Three Peaks

Challenge with a group of her friends

Sian Colderley, Sarah Sinclair and Jenny

Tricklebank (all from Penarth).

They will be climbing Ben Nevis in

Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and

Snowdon in Wales in aid of Velindre Cancer

Care. They all have their own personal

reasons for wanting to raise money for this

fantastic charity that provides constant care

and support for cancer patients and their

families in Wales.

They are funding their own fl ight, hotel and

minibus expenses and all money collected

will go straight to Velindre. If anyone would

like to donate to this very worthwhile cause

they can do so via https://my.donate.bt.com/

teams/penarthgirlsthreepeakschallenge

BUSINESS

Moving on the UP!You may have noticed an addition to the

Seabreeze Homes family in the form of

our lovely Company Car! We are proud to

present our brand new Volkswagen UP!

sporting the Seabreeze Homes blue and

white boats and all of our contact details.

The UP! has already been spotted around

Penarth and the surrounding local areas,

turning lots of heads and promoting our

brand.

We are family run independent estate agent

with 15 years’ experience. Located in the

centre of Penarth, and after a superb two

years here, we are now literally moving on

the UP! We would like to thank Volkswagen

for their fantastic service and for the newest

member of our Seabreeze Team! And a

special thank you to all our clients who

have supported us since our Penarth o� ce

opened. At Seabreeze Homes, we make

moving a breeze!

Nigel, Seabreeze

50 Penarth View

THE LIVE EVENT CREW SPECIALISTS

Nova Crew is the premium provider of professional, presentable and technically profi cient

LIVE EVENT CREW to Wales and the South West regions of the UK. Nova is a Penarth

Company with Local Management who attended Stanwell Comprehensive School. Nova

has supplied technical crew to exciting and prestigious events including Rhianna, Bon Jovi

and Bruce Springsteen concerts to Glastonbury festival and the ICC Champions Trophy. We

also assist local, national and international production / event management companies and

venues for conferences, awards, weddings, parties etc. If you are an enthusiastic individual

who is interested in joining our crew as a casual crew member then contact us today on

02920 707039 or [email protected].

di� erent media or marketing issue in more

detail to help show how your business

could benefi t from using this advice to help

grow your business.

If you want help on marketing you are

currently doing, on up and coming

campaigns or any marketing related

questions please get in touch as we’ll be

happy to help.

Why not use our expertise and knowledge

to ensure that you are buying your media at

the right place, in the right environment and

at the right time so that you are talking to

your customers and maximising your return

on investment.

BUSINESS | THE MEDIA ANGEL

If you want to grow your customer base

and bottom line, you need to market your

product(s)/service(s). There are so many

media platforms and options to choose

from; often the hardest part is deciding

what is the perfect mix of media to select to

promote your business.

Media Angel’s 5 Top Tips

1. CustomersDo your potential customers consume the

media you are looking to buy? If not, then

put this budget into another more targeted

media option.

2. Clear message

Do you have a clear and concise message?

Or is what you’re trying to get across

confusing? You want customers to instantly

know what you do. Make sure your call to

action is clear so if people want to contact

you they can.

3. Call to actionHow strong is your call to action? Why

should people contact you? Do you have

a special o� er? Are you o� ering a new

service? The stronger this is, the better the

response. Portray this is in a clear, concise

or catchy way to ensure response.

4. FrequencyHave you booked enough ads to make

your marketing work? It takes several times

TOP TIPS FOR MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS

for your customers to see or hear your ads

before they will generally contact you, so

just buying one ad, in one media, generally

will not work. You need to keep up the

momentum. Repetition builds reputation,

the more people see/ hear your adverts

and get used to your branding the more

familiar potential customers become with

your business well before they call on your

services!

5. Consistency Remember whatever forms of media you

use keep the look, feel and tone of your

marketing message consistent for greater

brand synergy and to help aid a better

response.

Here are some tried and tested advertising

methods to consider including in your

marketing mix: magazines, press, radio,

outdoor, On line, social media (often free)

& even TV (so much more a� ordable than

ever before and can now even target

by smaller micro regions e.g. Cardi� and

surrounding areas!)

If you take the above tips into account

when undertaking your marketing, you

will not only reach your target market,

but have a lot more chance of attracting

new customers and increasing sales and

turnover.

Over the coming issues we will explore a

www.themediaangel.co.uk

[email protected]

02921 320200 / 07793355305

@TheMediaAngel

Alison Debono

51 Penarth View

As we visit local businesses in and around Penarth, we are often asked for advice on how to best promote and

advertise. There is a wealth of fantastic local businesses from the longstanding to the brand new start up

ventures, but each is different! The Media Angel is another local business that specialises in getting the most

out of your marketing and targeting just the right audience and opportunity regardless of what you do.

Alison Debono will be offering Penarth View readers useful tips and advice in every issue and don’t

hesitate to contact The Media Angel to take the next step!

di� erent media or marketing issue in more

detail to help show how your business

could benefi t from using this advice to help

grow your business.

If you want help on marketing you are

currently doing, on up and coming

campaigns or any marketing related

questions please get in touch as we’ll be

happy to help.

Why not use our expertise and knowledge

to ensure that you are buying your media at

the right place, in the right environment and

at the right time so that you are talking to

your customers and maximising your return

on investment.

BUSINESS | THE MEDIA ANGEL

If you want to grow your customer base

and bottom line, you need to market your

product(s)/service(s). There are so many

media platforms and options to choose

from; often the hardest part is deciding

what is the perfect mix of media to select to

promote your business.

Media Angel’s 5 Top Tips

1. CustomersDo your potential customers consume the

media you are looking to buy? If not, then

put this budget into another more targeted

media option.

2. Clear message

Do you have a clear and concise message?

Or is what you’re trying to get across

confusing? You want customers to instantly

know what you do. Make sure your call to

action is clear so if people want to contact

you they can.

3. Call to actionHow strong is your call to action? Why

should people contact you? Do you have

a special o� er? Are you o� ering a new

service? The stronger this is, the better the

response. Portray this is in a clear, concise

or catchy way to ensure response.

4. FrequencyHave you booked enough ads to make

your marketing work? It takes several times

TOP TIPS FOR MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS

for your customers to see or hear your ads

before they will generally contact you, so

just buying one ad, in one media, generally

will not work. You need to keep up the

momentum. Repetition builds reputation,

the more people see/ hear your adverts

and get used to your branding the more

familiar potential customers become with

your business well before they call on your

services!

5. Consistency Remember whatever forms of media you

use keep the look, feel and tone of your

marketing message consistent for greater

brand synergy and to help aid a better

response.

Here are some tried and tested advertising

methods to consider including in your

marketing mix: magazines, press, radio,

outdoor, On line, social media (often free)

& even TV (so much more a� ordable than

ever before and can now even target

by smaller micro regions e.g. Cardi� and

surrounding areas!)

If you take the above tips into account

when undertaking your marketing, you

will not only reach your target market,

but have a lot more chance of attracting

new customers and increasing sales and

turnover.

Over the coming issues we will explore a

www.themediaangel.co.uk

[email protected]

02921 320200 / 07793355305

@TheMediaAngel

Alison Debono

51 Penarth View

As we visit local businesses in and around Penarth, we are often asked for advice on how to best promote and

advertise. There is a wealth of fantastic local businesses from the longstanding to the brand new start up

ventures, but each is different! The Media Angel is another local business that specialises in getting the most

out of your marketing and targeting just the right audience and opportunity regardless of what you do.

Alison Debono will be offering Penarth View readers useful tips and advice in every issue and don’t

hesitate to contact The Media Angel to take the next step!

www.mortgagesearchgo.com

3 Stangate House, Stanwell Road

Penarth, CF64 2AA

029 2071 1809

@mtgsearchgo

facebook.com/mortgagesearchgo

The Help to Buy Wales and Help to Buy Guarantee schemes have been launched

in order to support people who aspire to become homeowners.

The key di� erences between the two are

that Help to Buy Wales is available only

for new-build properties, and features an

equity loan from the Welsh government.

The Help to Buy Guarantee is simply a 95%

mortgage, the guarantee element being an

arrangement between the UK government

and the lender. This is designed to

encourage more lenders into the 95% loan

to value market, something that lenders

have been reluctant to do since the onset

of the “credit crunch”.

The following table sets out the key di� erences:

Help to Buy Wales & Help to Buy Guarantee

John Pearson, Director

Mortgage Search Go is a trading style of The SJ Group LimitedYour home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage

Help to Buy - Wales Help to Buy - Guarantee

New build properties YES YES

Second hand properties NO YES

Maximum property value £300,000 £600,000

Deposit required 5% 5%

Welsh government loan 20% NIL

Mortgage required 75% 95%

First time buyers YES YES

Home movers YES YES

Help to Buy Wales example (based on a purchase price of £200,000):

Cash deposit £10,000 5%

Shared equity loan £40,000 20%

Mortgage £150,000 75%

Don’t forget, the equity loan is a loan. £1 per month is charged, and in the sixth year interest will be charged at 1.75% per annum. After this, interest will be charged using the Retail Prices Index plus 1%.

If you want to know more, please get in touch.

BUSINESS | MORTGAGE SEARCH GO

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Summer 2013 | Issue 12






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Our latest exciting project can be viewed

right here! We have been working with

the team at Penarth View to create a

completely new look!

We are proud to announce

our exciting new client...

Web & Graphic DesignWe are a small design studio based in Penarth & Cardi� . Our creative & technical expertise

enables us to provide local businesses with quality Web & Graphic Design solutions. We pride

ourselves in working closely with clients, to provide a personalised service.

What do we do?

• Website Design

• Content Management

Systems

• E-Commerce

• Website Improvements

• Website Maintenance

• Graphic Design

• Branding & Logo Design

• And a lot more

www.cjch.co.uk

www.brolliesandparasols.co.uk

www.cardiffpool.co.uk

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Morgan Studios, Cardi� Bay, CF10 5AF

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Penarth View

Q: What do beauty

therapist, designers, life

coaches and shop owners

all have in common?

A: They all need a form

of business insurance to

protect themselves and

their business.

Through her work Catherine encounters a

wide variety of organisations and believes

that without adequate insurance protection

for themselves and their customers they

could be exposed to potential legal action.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

provides businesses with protection in the

circumstances of error, neglect or omission

whilst carrying out their professional duties.

Which would include protection for

incorrect advice, services or designs

provided. If you o� er any form of advice or

a professional service (which the majority

of businesses do), you are likely to be

vulnerable if you make a mistake.

Catherine said: “The question I always ask

my clients is, ‘Could your business survive

bad publicity or a claim made against your

business or you personally?’ Not just in the

press, Penarth is a small place and word of

mouth can be just as damaging.

“As always with insurance, the key thing is

to think about the worst case scenario and

then work out how you would deal with it.”

The team at Jelf know that running your

own business can be a minefi eld but

Catherine is well-versed in identifying

problems and insurance pitfalls and can

ARE YOU AS PROFESSIONAL AS YOU THINK YOU ARE? CATHERINE RICHARDS IS A PENARTH-BASED INSURANCE

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MONTHS HAS NOTICED A WORRYING TREND FOR LOCAL

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consultation to look at their current policies

to check for any potential issues or savings.

Catherine added: “It is extremely important

to me that people take their own business

seriously and make sure that they are

covered if something goes wrong. We live

in an ever increasing litigious society and

our claims culture is dramatically changing.

Sadly, people need to be extremely careful

and well protected.

“Professional insurance might seem like

something that ‘other businesses’ need, but

I struggle to think of anyone who would be

exempt. As always, if in doubt, I would urge

people to get in touch for a chat.”

@insurepenarth

www.jelfgroup.com

[email protected]

07841 213716

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AKA: Dai RoidJob title: Business Development Manager

What I do in a nutshell: Bring in new business.

What I’ve done in the past in a nutshell: Worked in the motor trade for 15 years. Last garage was Dick Lovett Porsche (great name)

Most people don’t know I …: Have helped dig a well in Slovakia for the Prince’s Trust. Played golf for the county at under 16 level.

Favourite hobby: Golf

Known in the o� ce for: Being AD (Angry Dave).

Known out of the o� ce for: Sleeping in a suitcase on holiday in Turkey.

Best at: Not giving up during an argument.

Favourite quote: Most people never run far enough on their fi rst wind to fi nd out they’ve got a second.

Loves: Being around the family, watching rugby.

Hates: Bad drivers and people slapping my bald head.

Claim to fame: Sang to Mick Hucknall on a plane to Dublin ( just a bit drunk on a rugby trip).

David Gooding

@PinkPigLoans

facebook.com/PinkPigLoans

www.pinkpigloans.co.uk

2 Washington Chambers, Stanwell

Road, Penarth, Cf64 2AF

08000 353735

AKA: PuddingJob title: Director

What I do in a nutshell: Manage the PR, chase banks for outstanding documents and a general dogsbody! I am currently training to be a full underwriter to help with the continuing growth in our business.

What I’ve done in the past in a nutshell: I used to be a psychiatric nursing assistant – the skills of which prove to be very helpful in our o� ce. Oh, and an aerobics instructor.

Most people don’t know I …: Would like to be an author.

Favourite hobby: Reading and having fun with family and friends, usually helped by a few cheeky cocktails or a glass or two of bubbles.

Known in the o� ce for: Talking a lot.

Known out of the o� ce for: Trying to do my bit for a charity close to my heart.

Best at: Talking a lot and annoying my husband and two children.

Favourite quote: Where there is love there is life – Mahatma Gandi

Loves: My family.

Hates: Spiders – especially the one that got inside my ear this year!

Claim to fame: Being on The One Show one week before my due date in relation to an article about Buy One Get One Free – all thanks to my lovely friend Sarah Stroud!

AKA: The BiscuitJob title: Business Consultant

What I do in a nutshell: Forge long and lasting relationships!

What I’ve done in the past in a nutshell: Played with funny shaped balls!

Most people don’t know I …: Am the current leader of the ginger party.

Favourite hobby: Golf.

Known in the o� ce for: Making a good cup of tea.

Known out of the o� ce for: Playing a bit of rugby.

Best at: Scrabble.

Favourite quote: Winners are grinners.

Loves: Golf, laughs and life.

Hates: Negative people and tra� c.

Claim to fame: Voted best dressed ginger man 2009.

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60 Penarth View

AKA: JimmyJob title: Managing Director

What I do in a nutshell: Everything that any passionate business owner needs to do within their business. I develop new business relationships, maintain existing business relationships, answer the phones, underwrite business, pay the bills and most importantly make sure my very valued team are happy.

What I've done in the past in a nutshell: To feed my skateboard addiction, I started working when I was 10 in a local butchers cleaning out the fridges after school and on a Saturday! I later worked in London for a few years in the IT & communications industry before falling into the secured loan arena.

Most people don't know I …: Was an 18 to 30s rep when I was 19. I’ve also made a TV appearance on Blind Date. And before you ask, no, I didn’t get picked. That’s enough said on the past I think!


Known in the o� ce for: My tidy desk policy – a tidy o� ce is a happy o� ce!

Known out of the o� ce for: Being a taxi for my two boys!

Best at: Organisation.

Favourite quote: Those who say it can’t be done are being passed by those doing it.

Loves: My family, friends and golf.

Hates: Playing golf in the rain – cotton wool and all that…

Claim to fame: I am very fortunate to know quite a few people who are in the pubic eye but come on, who can say they weren’t picked on blind date!

AKA: Sarah stress head Stroud because I go 100mph and want everything done yesterday – I’m working on it!!!Job title: Secured Loan Underwriter

What I do in a nutshell: Ensure we fi nd the best possible solution for our clients.

What I have done in the past in a nutshell: Spent the past 20 years in the fi nancial services sector. I have underwritten mortgages for Woolwich and Legal & General. I’ve also been a Medical Underwriter for Legal & General and a Compliance Manager for Tesco. I then turned to being a Mortgage Advisor at The Mortgage Unit and Millfi eld Consulting. In both companies I was heavily involved in compliance.

Most people don’t know I …: Can talk under water!

Favourite hobby: Running and wine tasting.

Known in the o� ce for: Being tidy.

Known out of the o� ce for: Being tidy.

Favourite quote: Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them so much – Oscar Wilde.

Loves: Most sports, good food and my two beautiful girls who make my day everyday.

Hates: Time wasting and mess.

Claim to fame: Once spent the day with the TOWIE cast.

James Rainbird Jenna Whitchurch Sarah Stroud

AKA: Jen/Jay/MummyJob title: Head of Underwriting

What I do in a nutshell: What don’t I do?! I oversee and/or underwrite all the applications, manage the team and deal with new enquiries and quotes. I also liaise with clients, introducers, lenders and surveyors.

What I’ve done in the past in a nutshell: I’ve worked as a lifeguard, personal trainer, account manager for Vodafone and a sales manager in the insurance industry.

Most people don’t know I …: Have represented Wales - see my claim to fame

Favourite hobby: Spending time with my family, bike riding, 4x4 o� -roading and almost all sports (playing not watching!).

Known in the o� ce for: Being a go-to girl for any questions/queries and my surveyor negotiation skills.

Known out of the o� ce for: My laid back and easy going approach. Life is too short!

Best at: Working under pressure.

Favourite quote: Never say never.

Loves: My family and friends.

Hates: Men who stereotype women as bad drivers and the rain (frizzy hair is not a good look).

Claim to fame: When I was younger, I was in the Wales under 16s athletics team. I ran the 100m and relay for Wales. Not really a claim to fame but can’t think of anything else!


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AKA: JimmyJob title: Managing Director

What I do in a nutshell: Everything that any passionate business owner needs to do within their business. I develop new business relationships, maintain existing business relationships, answer the phones, underwrite business, pay the bills and most importantly make sure my very valued team are happy.

What I've done in the past in a nutshell: To feed my skateboard addiction, I started working when I was 10 in a local butchers cleaning out the fridges after school and on a Saturday! I later worked in London for a few years in the IT & communications industry before falling into the secured loan arena.

Most people don't know I …: Was an 18 to 30s rep when I was 19. I’ve also made a TV appearance on Blind Date. And before you ask, no, I didn’t get picked. That’s enough said on the past I think!


Known in the o� ce for: My tidy desk policy – a tidy o� ce is a happy o� ce!

Known out of the o� ce for: Being a taxi for my two boys!

Best at: Organisation.

Favourite quote: Those who say it can’t be done are being passed by those doing it.

Loves: My family, friends and golf.

Hates: Playing golf in the rain – cotton wool and all that…

Claim to fame: I am very fortunate to know quite a few people who are in the pubic eye but come on, who can say they weren’t picked on blind date!

AKA: Sarah stress head Stroud because I go 100mph and want everything done yesterday – I’m working on it!!!Job title: Secured Loan Underwriter

What I do in a nutshell: Ensure we fi nd the best possible solution for our clients.

What I have done in the past in a nutshell: Spent the past 20 years in the fi nancial services sector. I have underwritten mortgages for Woolwich and Legal & General. I’ve also been a Medical Underwriter for Legal & General and a Compliance Manager for Tesco. I then turned to being a Mortgage Advisor at The Mortgage Unit and Millfi eld Consulting. In both companies I was heavily involved in compliance.

Most people don’t know I …: Can talk under water!

Favourite hobby: Running and wine tasting.

Known in the o� ce for: Being tidy.

Known out of the o� ce for: Being tidy.

Favourite quote: Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them so much – Oscar Wilde.

Loves: Most sports, good food and my two beautiful girls who make my day everyday.

Hates: Time wasting and mess.

Claim to fame: Once spent the day with the TOWIE cast.

James Rainbird Jenna Whitchurch Sarah Stroud

AKA: Jen/Jay/MummyJob title: Head of Underwriting

What I do in a nutshell: What don’t I do?! I oversee and/or underwrite all the applications, manage the team and deal with new enquiries and quotes. I also liaise with clients, introducers, lenders and surveyors.

What I’ve done in the past in a nutshell: I’ve worked as a lifeguard, personal trainer, account manager for Vodafone and a sales manager in the insurance industry.

Most people don’t know I …: Have represented Wales - see my claim to fame

Favourite hobby: Spending time with my family, bike riding, 4x4 o� -roading and almost all sports (playing not watching!).

Known in the o� ce for: Being a go-to girl for any questions/queries and my surveyor negotiation skills.

Known out of the o� ce for: My laid back and easy going approach. Life is too short!

Best at: Working under pressure.

Favourite quote: Never say never.

Loves: My family and friends.

Hates: Men who stereotype women as bad drivers and the rain (frizzy hair is not a good look).

Claim to fame: When I was younger, I was in the Wales under 16s athletics team. I ran the 100m and relay for Wales. Not really a claim to fame but can’t think of anything else!


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Penarth Funeral Directors

Hickman Road Funeral Home

We are well-known, professional and

caring and we like to think we have

been a great strength to many local

families over that period.

Sympathy and professionalism

are our hallmarks and we will do

everything to organise funeral

arrangements that suit your

requirements and to pay appropriate

and generous tribute to your loved

one.

We have three chapels of rest

and a family service chapel on our

premises and mourners are welcome

at any time to pay their respects.

Owner Joan Paines says: “We are

always available to help families and

we can provide all the necessary

services such as organising

memorial services.

There is a lot to think about

obviously and our aim is to help you

at all times and share your burden.

As we are an independent, family-run

business, we o� er a personal service

where we like to think of ourselves

as more than just a funeral service,

but more of a friend to the family.”

We are dependable with the highest

standards. Penarth Funeral Directors

can also help you plan your own

arrangements. Of course, it’s a

subject you might not care to think

too deeply on, but careful thought

can provide peace of mind.

If you would like further information

on the services we provide, please

don’t hesitate to call us on 02920

703581. Our costs are openly

displayed.

Our expertise, built up over 26 years in the town, has

enabled hundreds of people to come to terms with the

aftermath of bereavement and the stresses it brings.

www.penarthfuneraldirectors.com

30 Hickman Road, Penarth, CF64 2AL

02920 703581

BUSINESS | PENARTH FUNERAL DIRECTORS

62 Penarth View

AVERAGE COST OF A FUNERAL

CREMATION

Thornhill Barry

£2895.00 £2995.00

BURIAL

Penarth Cemetery £2995.00

INCLUDES:

Hearse, One Limousine, Co� n, Robe,

Plate, Bearers, Burial, Cremation,

Church Minister, Doctors Fees.

Penarth Funeral Directors

Hickman Road Funeral Home

We are well-known, professional and

caring and we like to think we have

been a great strength to many local

families over that period.

Sympathy and professionalism

are our hallmarks and we will do

everything to organise funeral

arrangements that suit your

requirements and to pay appropriate

and generous tribute to your loved

one.

We have three chapels of rest

and a family service chapel on our

premises and mourners are welcome

at any time to pay their respects.

Owner Joan Paines says: “We are

always available to help families and

we can provide all the necessary

services such as organising

memorial services.

There is a lot to think about

obviously and our aim is to help you

at all times and share your burden.

As we are an independent, family-run

business, we o� er a personal service

where we like to think of ourselves

as more than just a funeral service,

but more of a friend to the family.”

We are dependable with the highest

standards. Penarth Funeral Directors

can also help you plan your own

arrangements. Of course, it’s a

subject you might not care to think

too deeply on, but careful thought

can provide peace of mind.

If you would like further information

on the services we provide, please

don’t hesitate to call us on 02920

703581. Our costs are openly

displayed.

Our expertise, built up over 26 years in the town, has

enabled hundreds of people to come to terms with the

aftermath of bereavement and the stresses it brings.

www.penarthfuneraldirectors.com

30 Hickman Road, Penarth, CF64 2AL

02920 703581

BUSINESS | PENARTH FUNERAL DIRECTORS

62 Penarth View

AVERAGE COST OF A FUNERAL

CREMATION

Thornhill Barry

£2895.00 £2995.00

BURIAL

Penarth Cemetery £2995.00

INCLUDES:

Hearse, One Limousine, Co� n, Robe,

Plate, Bearers, Burial, Cremation,

Church Minister, Doctors Fees.

James Summers & Son offer what we believe to be the very best in Pre-paid Funeral Plans. We provide free, no-obligation advice on all aspects of pre-paying for a funeral and can guarantee no additional costs when the funeral is conducted as specified in your plan.

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OFFTerms and Conditions: 1. This discount is solely redeemable by the presenter of the voucher, who may use it to purchase a plan for themselves or an immediate family member, but must be the person paying for the Plan. The voucher may not be exchanged for cash. 2. The discount will be deducted from the retail price of the Funeral Plan purchased at time of sale. 3. Only one discount is available per transaction. 4. This voucher has no cash value and may not be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion. 5. The decision of the funeral home in relation to each discount is final and binding. 6. The discount does not apply if the Funeral Plan is to be paid for by fixed monthly payments. 7. Voucher will be void if reproduced or photocopied. 8. The funeral home reserves the right to withdraw this promotion at any time. 9. Discount does not apply to Funeral Plans purchased online. 10. This voucher is valid until 31.05.2014. MKT/13/173 James Summers & Son are part of the Co-operative Group Ltd.

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Penarth Windsor

Some of the world’s greatest discoveries

have been inadvertent. Alexander Fleming

didn’t wash up properly, which led to the

development of penicillin; Christopher

Columbus pointed his boat in the wrong

direction leading to the discovery of

America and Windsor Bowling Club had

enough space for a tennis court.

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | PENARTH WINDSOR

64 Penarth View

Turns 100

Jim calls a few friends togetherJim calls a few friends together

...perhaps... but with a little bit of modif ication

Jim hails a passing tennis court technican and

discusses ref inements to the natural surface

Masterclass Day June 29thEx-Wimbledon and Davis Cup players will

be heading to the club to put players

through their paces

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | PENARTH WINDSOR

Two years after its creation, the bowling

club requested more land from the Earl of

Plymouth, land that would be used to house

a tennis court from 1914. A sub-committee

was formed and tennis-only members

began to fl ock to Evenlode Avenue to join

those who also played from the bowls club.

As of 1950 Penarth Windsor Lawn Tennis

Club separated from Windsor Bowling club.

A sublet was secured for the land that now

houses three shale courts as well as two

grass ones to cope with the increasing

membership.

Since then the club has continued to grow.

From the original hut through the beloved

‘prefab’ temporary building (that lasted

30 years) to today’s clubhouse, and its

subsequent renovation, each step the club

has taken has been a marked improvement.

Back in 1983, some shrewd research by

a team of members secured the letting of

some land by Evenlode school allowing

for an extra four courts that was pivotal in

the continuation of the club’s progress.

All the courts have been resurfaced and

expanded to the point where the club now

has seven full hard courts, including a show

court, and a singles court. Since autumn

2013 there have also been state of the art

fl oodlights on six of those courts.

The summer will see nine teams represent

the club in South Wales with the jewel in

the club’s crown – the ladies’ fi rst team –

competing in Premier 1, the top league in

South Wales. The men aren’t far behind

in Premier 2 with teams catering for all

standards of play peppering the other

leagues.

Since last summer, coaching is led by

Rob Wedlake and his Tennis Squad team

.There’s a great deal of focus on their large

junior membership with regular coaching,

camps in the school holidays and more

AEGON teams than any club in South

Wales. Saturday morning is junior morning

with activities and coaching available for all

ages.

The social side of the club isn’t neglected

with the licensed Deuce Bar and regular

o� -court activities including family nights

on Fridays, quizzes, race nights, garden

parties, an annual black tie dinner dance

and more.

Events are already underway to celebrate

the club’s Centenary including a

Masterclass Day (June 29th) where ex-

Wimbledon and Davis Cup players will be

heading to the club to put players through

their paces and make the most of the BBQ

and party atmosphere.

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Larkwood Avenue, Penarth, CF64 3JJ

www.windsorlawntennisclub.org.uk

[email protected]

Coach Rob Wedlake: 07903 524456

facebook.com/WindsorLawnTennisClubPenarth

@penarthwindsor

Turns 100

Join a happy and thriving Bowling Clubin idyllic surroundings

PLAYBOWLS

A social and friendly activity

FREE COACHINGby fully qualified coaches

PLAYBOWLS

A social and friendly activity

FREE COACHINGby fully qualified coaches

Windsor Bowling ClubRobinswood Crescent, Penarth

A Summerand Winter

activity.

We Playmorning,

afternoons,evenings

andweekends

Excellent facilities with access and toilets for wheelchair bowlersTwo months’ trial membership with free coaching

Open Day - Come along Sunday, 29th June at 2.00p.m.Contact Alun Daniel on 029 2070 8591 for more information

SpecialWinter

Functions

All ages welcomefrom children toGrand Parents

Over 200Playing & Social

members

Join a happy and thriving Bowling Clubin idyllic surroundings

Wi n d s or G i f ts

www.windsorspenarth.co.uk

9 Windsor Road,

Penarth, CF64 1JB

02920 702460

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | WINDSORS

Spring is in the air and what better way to

enhance that feel good factor than with

some retail therapy too.

Pay a visit to Windsors Gifts to treat yourself

from an array of beautiful things with a

di� erence. If you have a special occasion

looming you can be sure to fi nd a gift for

that special someone, in fact you will be

spoilt for choice.

Windsors has a large selection of Yankee

Candles and accessories and the new

spring fragrances are a delight. The aromas

are fabulous and are available in di� users,

room sprays, car products, tarts for burners

as well as the popular candles and not

forgetting Fragrance of the Month where

you have 25% o� that particular fragrance.

A recent addition has been the new jewelry

range. It o� ers both contemporary and

traditional designs and has proved to be

very popular as it reasonably priced and gift

boxed too.

Peter & Lynne constantly strive to source

items that are just that bit di� erent and still

67Penarth View

maintain good value for their customers.

There are sensational new lights to wow

you, chandeliers, vibrant tower lamps and

mosaic lamps to name just a few.

We must not forget the favorites –

sentimental plaques and boards with

messages people love to hear. In a variety

of colours and vintage design they are

perfect to say your heartfelt words.

There are other great gift choices such

as Bath Time Treats, Mugs & Glasses with

inspirational quotes and the personalized

Welsh Love Spoons which are made to your

personal specifi cations within a few days.

As spring makes us want to pamper our

homes too, you will love the mirrors that

have arrived.

Ornate ‘Swept Mirrors’ available in silver,

gold, black and cream. Funky ‘Lipstick

Mirrors’ which are 5ft freestanding, that

amazingly slip into the smallest area and

‘Paper Mirrors’ where the frame is…. Well

the design is just fabulous, something

else! Come in for a browse and see for

yourself………

Windsors may be a small shop to look at,

but it’s an ‘Aladdins Cave of Loveliness’ and

well worth a visit.

Wi n d s or G i f ts

www.windsorspenarth.co.uk

9 Windsor Road,

Penarth, CF64 1JB

02920 702460

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE | WINDSORS

Spring is in the air and what better way to

enhance that feel good factor than with

some retail therapy too.

Pay a visit to Windsors Gifts to treat yourself

from an array of beautiful things with a

di� erence. If you have a special occasion

looming you can be sure to fi nd a gift for

that special someone, in fact you will be

spoilt for choice.

Windsors has a large selection of Yankee

Candles and accessories and the new

spring fragrances are a delight. The aromas

are fabulous and are available in di� users,

room sprays, car products, tarts for burners

as well as the popular candles and not

forgetting Fragrance of the Month where

you have 25% o� that particular fragrance.

A recent addition has been the new jewelry

range. It o� ers both contemporary and

traditional designs and has proved to be

very popular as it reasonably priced and gift

boxed too.

Peter & Lynne constantly strive to source

items that are just that bit di� erent and still

67Penarth View

maintain good value for their customers.

There are sensational new lights to wow

you, chandeliers, vibrant tower lamps and

mosaic lamps to name just a few.

We must not forget the favorites –

sentimental plaques and boards with

messages people love to hear. In a variety

of colours and vintage design they are

perfect to say your heartfelt words.

There are other great gift choices such

as Bath Time Treats, Mugs & Glasses with

inspirational quotes and the personalized

Welsh Love Spoons which are made to your

personal specifi cations within a few days.

As spring makes us want to pamper our

homes too, you will love the mirrors that

have arrived.

Ornate ‘Swept Mirrors’ available in silver,

gold, black and cream. Funky ‘Lipstick

Mirrors’ which are 5ft freestanding, that

amazingly slip into the smallest area and

‘Paper Mirrors’ where the frame is…. Well

the design is just fabulous, something

else! Come in for a browse and see for

yourself………

Windsors may be a small shop to look at,

but it’s an ‘Aladdins Cave of Loveliness’ and

well worth a visit.

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