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CA R D I F F Issue 2 Jan / Feb 2016
Gateway Of India
Award winning cuisine delivered direct to you!
Freshly cooked, chilled food The Gateway Of India Way…
Our unique ‘heat & eat’ concept has been enticing an expanding following of foodies since its launch in 1995. The freshly prepared, expertly cooked dishes combine only the finest ingredients — and our signature quick-chill process will allow you to enjoy a deliciously nutritious meal at your leisure — making them the perfect choice for parties and special soirees! If your eyes are bigger than your belly, then fret not, as these tantalizing tastes can also be saved for later or even frozen!
(READY-MADE MEALS) ✄
Please Cut Out & Keep Safe POULTRY DISHES
STARTERS
Aloo or Chana Chat (v) Onion Bhajee (v) Curry Samosa (Vegan) Chicken & Daal Pakora Chicken Chat Chicken 65 Snack Sheek Kebab Chicken Tikka Tandoori Chicken King Prawn Sukka King Prawn Puree
£3.95 £3.95 £3.95 £3.95 £4.50 £4.50 £4.50 £4.50 £4.50 £6.50 £6.95
TANDOORI SPECIALITIES
Tandoori Chicken (Served with salad) Chicken Tikka (Served with salad) Sheek Kebab (Served with salad) Tandoori Mixed Grill (Served with salad)
RECOMMENDATIONS
Non-Vegetarian Thali Vegetarian Thali Shasliek (served with salad) Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Tikka Khorai (fairly Hot) Chicken Tikka Green Masala (fairly Hot with veg)
Lamb Pasanda Nawabi (mild)
LAMB DISHES
£7.50 £7.50 £7.50 £10.95
£12.00 £11.00 £8.50 £7.95 £7.95 £7.95 £8.95
(Premium Fresh Welsh Lamb)
Lamb Curry (medium) Lamb Madras (fairly hot) Lamb Vindaloo (very hot) Lamb Bhuna Lamb Rogan Josh Lamb Dopiaza Lamb Korma Lamb Dansak (fairly hot) Lamb Khorai (hot with green chillies) Saag Gosth (spinach & lamb)
£8.95 £8.95 £8.95 £8.95 £8.95 £8.95 £8.95 £8.95 £8.95 £9.50
(Grade A, farm assured, best quality breast meat used)
Chicken Curry (medium) Chicken Madras (fairly hot) Chicken Vindaloo (very hot) Chicken Bhuna Chicken Jalfrezi (hot with chilies) Chicken Dopiaza Chicken Dhansak (fairly hot) Chicken Phatia (hot/ tangy) Chicken Saag (hot with spinach) Chicken Malai (mild) Chicken Makahni (mild with cheese) Chicken Korma (mild) Chicken & Mushroom Jalfrezi (hot with Chilies)
£7.50 £7.50 £7.50 £7.50 £7.50 £7.50 £7.50 £7.50 £7.95 £7.95 £7.95 £7.95 £7.95
SEAFOOD
£7.50 Prawn Curry (fairly hot) £7.50 Prawn Bhuna £7.50 Prawn Dupiaza £7.50 Prawn Dansak £12.00 King Prawn Curry £12.00 King Prawn Masala £12.00 King Prawn Bhuna £12.00 King Prawn Dansak King Prawn Saag (hot with spinach & garlic) £12.50
BIRYANI DISHES (served with vegetable curry) Chicken Biryani Lamb Biryani Vegetable Biryani Tandoori Chicken Biryani
£9.50 £10.50 £7.00 £9.50
King Prawn Biryani
£14.00
(served with vegetable masala)
VEGETARIAN DISHES
Chana Dansak Cauliflower Bhuna Vegetable Curry (medium) Vegetable Dopiaza Vegetable Danshak (hot/sweet/sour) Dal Saag (lentils, hot with spinach) Saag Mushroom (hot with spinach) Katchori Dansak (lentil balls) Vegetable Masala Vegetable Malai (mild)
VEGETABLES
Bombay Aloo (hot potato) Aloo Gobi (potato and cauliflower) Baingan Bartha (aubergine) Fresh Bhindi (okra) Fresh Saah (spinach) Mushroom Bhajee Mixed Vegetable (dry) Saag Aloo (spinach & potato) Chana Bhajee Green Sabzi (cabbage & broad beans) Dal Tarka (lentils) Curry Sauce Masala Sauce Jalfrezi Sauce Mushroom Rice Pilau Rice Boiled Rice Naan Peshwari Naan Garlic Naan Yogurt (home made) Paratha Chapati Papadum Chutney
£6.00 £6.00 £6.00 £6.00 £6.00 £6.50 £6.50 £6.50 £6.50 £6.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £3.50 £4.00 £4.00
SUNDRIES £3.50 £2.80 £2.50 £1.80 £2.50 £2.00 £1.00 £1.80 £1.00 .80 .80
Weekend Specials at GOI
Every weekend GOI prepare a special menu from the deli counter. Please check our website for details Allergen Information FOR INFORMATION ON FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR SPEAK TO OUR STAFF BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER ABOUT YOUR REQUIREMENTS. WHILE WE MAKE EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT IN IDENTIFYING INGREDIENTS AND USING BEST PRACTICES TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THERE WON'T BE ANY CROSS CONTAMINATION.
Opening Hours Daily 3pm - 10.30pm Sunday 5pm - 10.30pm Monday CLOSED Open Bank Holidays
029 2052 9029 / 2052 9006 / 2052 2588
GOI, 236 Pantbach Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6AG
enquiries@gateway-of-india.co.uk
We are wholeheartedly committed to customer satisfaction and we welcome your comments and feedback on your Gateway Of India experience.
@GatewayofIndia1
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www.gateway-of-india.co.uk
The new year has arrived and at Discover Cardiff we are making exciting plans for the future. Look out for our new website that will be launched in Spring 2016. Following the first edition of the magazine last November we have received excellent positive feedback from readers and advertisers on the format and content of the first Discover Cardiff magazine. This edition sees some incredibly interesting stories including: •D etails of the launch of a new delivery service to the villages of North Cardiff from the wonderful Gateway of India based in Rhiwbina • The career and life of Welsh photo journalist – Glenn Edwards • Part 2 of Emma and Tom’s great adventure (catch up with their frightening escapades on YouTube) If you belong to a local club or are organising an event that is taking place in March, April or May then please do contact us. We would love to include you in the next copy of the magazine due in the first week of March. Dawn James Editor
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GATEWAY OF INDIA
Innovative, Award Winning Indian Take Away
Now Delivered Direct To Your Door! The Gateway of India based in Rhiwbina is run by dedicated husband and wife team, Moslaur and Ellen Rahman who use the family’s closely guarded secret recipes, personally cooking every dish to perfection. Assisting them is their team of expert chefs, ensuring only the best available ingredients are used to produce exceptionally tasting dishes that use no ghee, little salt and lots of vegetables; so it really is a guilt free take away experience.
The Award Winning Gateway Of India 2015 Shortlisted: National Takeaway of the Year Award British Curry Awards 2015 T akeaway of the Year Food Awards Wales 2013 Best Takeaway Wales The Asian Food Awards
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2013 Healthy Food Gold Award Cardiff Council
2010 Best Takeaway Award South Wales Echo 2009 Food Safety in Catering Award RSPH London 2004 Best Takeaway Award South Wales Echo 1998 C ustomer Service Award South Wales Echo
T
he company has been producing
woman and this is certainly true with Ellen
any artificial food colourings – the colours that
exceptional, healthy and delicious
Rahman who each week personally prepares a
you see on your plate are all natural. Over the
food for the last twenty years. They
must try menu of limited editions of innovative
years the takeaway has been at the forefront
are a multiple award winning take
weekend specials using the freshest, seasonal
of introducing healthier ways of cooking food
away with a fantastic concept of ‘heat and
ingredients that will provide the ultimate
by baking and steaming more and frying less.
eat’ so you can pre-order their sumptuous
Indian culinary experience. “Our passion and
The Gateway of India’s unique concept
offerings up to two days in advance, keep in
recipes come from generations before us, we
calls for ultra-high standards in the kitchen.
the fridge and when you are ready heat in
want our customers to enjoy the food we love
The food is carefully prepared and cooked
the oven or microwave and enjoy the dishes
to eat. Only the best is good enough”.
before being chill-blasted. The kitchen’s strict
at your convenience. It can even be frozen
Compared to other restaurants, the Gateway
hygiene procedures mean that the meals
and kept for a much later date.
of India is a unique concept. Everything
can be safely stored in the fridge for 2-3
The ‘Heat And Eat’ Concept
is hand-made and has been awarded the
days after purchasing. And if you specifically
Moslaur, who came to Britain in 1975 when
ask, food can be stored for up to 5 days. Delivery Now Available To Your Home
he was seven years old, set up the business in 1995 and knew that he was bringing a
The takeaway is delighted to now start
new concept of ‘heat & eat’ to local foodies.
providing its food to a much wider audience.
Ensuring only top grade ingredients are used
Over many years customers have come
and cooked to perfection has ensured the
from across Cardiff and South Wales to
takeaway has achieved incredible success.
savour the excellent food, so popular has
“We have won best takeaway in Wales
it become as a result of the takeaways
multiple times, numerous customer service
Gold award for healthy eating, of which the
and healthy eating awards all of which we
company is very proud. In addition, the 5-star
As a result of the above demand from
are very proud of.” he says. “We serve no
rating which they have been awarded for
customers the Gateway of India is now
ordinary Indian food; in fact we serve chilled,
cleanliness and food handling is extremely
introducing a weekend delivery service to
high quality authentic Indian food perfected
important to them and of course their very
the villages to the North of Cardiff. So now
using traditional ingredients & secret recipes
many satisfied customers.
local residents of Radyr, Creigiau, Pentyrch,
over the last twenty years. Our product
Quality Produce And Ingredients
Morganstown, Taffs Well and the surrounding
positions itself at the high end of the market in terms of both quality and price”.
The takeaway only uses the very best quality ingredients. For example, their chicken
excellent local and national reputation.
area can all enjoy the very best of Indian cuisine.
Earlier this year the Gateway of India won
is fresh grade A British fillets from Norfolk and
So don’t waste any time – this weekend
The Best Indian Take Away in Wales 2015.
the lamb is premium quality, locally-sourced
order a Gateway of India takeaway and
In addition to this accolade the company
Welsh lamb. The difference is easy to taste and
become another of their very satisfied and
are the top ranking Indian establishment in
see. In addition, the takeaway does not use
enthusiastic customers.
Cardiff for TripAdvisor’s Best Restaurant. They say behind every great man is a great
VIEW MENU ON INSIDE FRONT COVER OF MAGAZINE - AND ORDER TODAY
Simply Heat and Eat Delicious, Healthy, Multiple Award Winning Takeaway Freshly prepared, expertly cooked Indian cuisine dishes combining only the finest ingredients
DELIVERY SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE Delivered direct to Radyr, Pentyrch, Creigiau, Taffs Well and the surrounding areas
We will endeavour to deliver to your specified time. We can even deliver to your work if you aren’t home until the evening.
The Gateway of India are delighted to be embarking on a new twice weekly delivery service from 12 noon till 5pm on a Friday and Saturday. Delivery charge applies. For A Friday Delivery Please phone your order in before 10.30pm on a Thursday For A Saturday Delivery Please order before 10.30pm on a Friday
The Gateway of India 236 Pantbach Road, Rhiwbina, CF14 6AG Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday from 3pm to 10.30pm Sunday 5pm to 10.30pm.
www.gateway-of-india.co.uk
To place an order, please call:
02920 529029 02920 529006 02920 522588 Menus can be viewed online
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Paws for Thought Festive Fat? Summer Fit! Following the excesses of the holiday season, many of us are a little worried about the tightness of our clothes. Obesity is not only a hot topic in the medical and political fields, it is also of great concern in the veterinary world. There is a trend for modern pets, like modern humans, to eat better food and take less exercise than their predecessors.
Is My Pet Overweight?
A Fat Pet Is Not A Healthy Pet...
It is often difficult for us to see that our
All obese animals are unfit and the extra
own pet is overweight. The weight gain is so
weight they are carrying puts unnecessary
gradual that we hardly notice the change.
strain on their joints and heart. Obesity
When you are stroking your dog or cat next,
makes it more likely that your pet will suffer
run your hand gently over his/her backbone
from some medical conditions, including
and ribs. In a healthy normal pet you should
diabetes, osteoarthritis, cruciate ligament
be able to feel the bones without pressing
disease, heart disease, liver disease and
too hard. If you cannot feel the backbone
skin infections.
easily then your pet is overweight. How Can I Help My Pet Lose Weight? My Pet Hardly Eats Anything - How Can It Be Fat? Many overweight animals do not eat very much. It does not take many calories to keep an animal fat. If your dog, or cat, is
less food.
more than they needed, for the amount of
conjunction with a controlled diet. Weight
exercise taken, at some time earlier in his/
loss should be gradual, over at least 3-4
her life. Often obese pets take very little
months. If weight is lost too rapidly it is
exercise, don’t use up much energy and
more likely to be regained at the end of the
require very few calories.
dieting period.
Some humans manage to lose weight
more than the busier Veterinary Hospital at Cardiff. The nurses and reception teams are
some pet owners succeed to slim their pets
well used to gentle persuasion, using non-
on their own. Many of us, however, benefit
slip surfaces and lots of tasty treats, low
greatly from support – whether we are trying
calorie of course! The vet team will weigh your pet, calculate
Valley Vets have recognised the serious
how much weight he/she needs to lose
issues surrounding obesity in our pets and
and suggest how much food you should be
offer all owners a complimentary ‘weight
feeding. Once you know your pet’s target
watcher’ clinic.
weight it is up to you to ensure that they
Please don’t use your pet’s nervousness
stick to the plan your vet team have devised.
at the vets as a reason to avoid sorting the
If needed, a number of low calorie prescription
problem. The Pentyrch surgery is a calm,
diets are also available. These work in the
quiet premises and may suit some pets
same way as human slimming foods and full, without taking in too many calories. Once your pet has reached its target weight a celebration is called for, but this is not the end of the road - rather the beginning of a new life. Just as in people, it is common for an obese animal to regain all the weight that has been lost if they return to the previous diet. Sometimes, pets become so much more active once they have lost weight that they may need to go back to a normal diet to provide enough energy for their new found enjoyment of life.
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take more exercise 2. Reduce the number of calories taken, eat Increasing exercise should be used in
allow your pet to eat a normal meal and feel
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1. Increase the amount of energy used,
overweight it means that they were eating
for themselves without any help. Likewise
to lose weight ourselves, or from our pets.
There are only two ways to lose weight:
Accept a challenge…. get fit for the summer, together with your pet!
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When Love and Work Collide
EMPLOYMENT LAW
Valentine’s Day is here again and for many employers, this serves as a reminder that love can be found in many places, including at work. With people dedicating more time to their careers, relationships between colleagues are now common. Although romance in the air may increase morale, employee relationships can be problematic for employers for several reasons: •P roductivity can decrease, both for the
•W hen a relationship is between a
happy couple who are too smitten to
manager and a subordinate, accusations
concentrate on their tasks and for their co-
of preferential treatment are common
workers as gossip spreads around the office.
and the relationship is likely to prejudice
•C onfidentiality and impartiality may be compromised as the boundaries between employees’ work lives and home lines
decisions regarding discipline, promotion and pay rises. • I f the relationship doesn’t work out, there
become blurred and they feel the need to
may be a difficult atmosphere in the office
tell their partner every detail of their day.
and if the break up was not mutual and
•O ther colleagues may feel uncomfortable with public displays of affection in the office.
one partner continues to pursue the other, a potential sexual harassment claim.
Can employers ban these relationships or dismiss colleagues who engage in them? Probably not. Apart from secretive relationships being difficult to prove and a ban being tricky to enforce, this may be in breach of an employee’s right to a private life under the Human Rights Act 1998. Employers can, however, put a policy in place which requires employees in relationships with colleagues to be discreet,
cannot sign away their rights to protection from sexual harassment.
to behave in a professional manner and to declare any relationships where one person has authority over the other at work.
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The USA has taken this one step further and ‘love contracts’ are a feature of some workplaces; colleagues in relationships with each other sign to confirm that their relationship is consensual and that they are aware of the workplace’s sexual harassment policy. However, in the UK this contract would not prevent a tribunal claim as employees
Employers could consider moving colleagues in relationships with each other to different departments if they have good reason to believe that their work is being adversely affected. However, they would need to be careful that they do not take sides and that both people are treated in the same way so as not to invite accusations of gender discrimination.
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FASHION
Cutting Edge Fashion In Cardiff Dresses For That Special Occasion
L
uxor fashions in Wellfield Road Cardiff
has
over
the
last
Casual Wear – For Every Occasion
bridesmaid’s dresses from several designers.
As well as specialising in prom and
decades built a reputation as the
Luxor offers a wide range of beautiful
bridesmaids wear, designer ball gowns and
leading fashion boutique in South
dresses by original designers which are
evening dresses, Luxor has an impressive
Wales for high quality ball gowns, evening
unique to the store. And if you find that
range of other casual fashion wear including:
dresses and prom wear.
perfect dress for your occasion and it is
• Jackets
Originally established in Cowbridge, the
not in stock or in the right size, the store is
• Dresses
Cardiff store opened in Wellfield Road in 2000,
delighted to place a special order to ensure
• Blouses
moving to larger new premises in 2013. The
your dream night out is made special. The
• Skirts
store now stocks one of the largest ranges
collections stocked change frequently with
• Tops
of women’s clothes and accessories for the
each fashion line having their own unique
• Trousers
fashion conscious woman – with over 500
stamp and individuality.
• Knitwear
different lines to choose from.
The boutique considers it very important
Luxor stocks from size 6 to 22 as standard,
The store has over the years become the
that they spend quality time with customers
and can order both smaller and larger sizes
first choice boutique for countless ‘prom
to help them select the right dress for their
to meet customer needs.
night’
occasion
very special occasion. Many of their clients
Luxor understands that for the modern
party goers. To ensure the evening or event
are by way of personal recommendation
woman clothes, jewellery and accessories
is unique the boutique maintains a record
and the boutique’s repeat business is high
need to be practical and comfortable as
of dresses going to local proms, balls and
due to constantly changing stock and high
well as both easy to wear for all occasions
social events, so that they do not sell
personal service.
whether it be at work, commuting, a great
debutantes
and
special
duplicate dresses to the same event.
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night out or attending a special occasion.
Accessories To Match Whatever You Choose In addition, Luxor offers an exciting range of
browse at your leisure. The Luxor team are happy to assist and help you with styling advice.
Swarovski crystal jewellery which includes bridal
With 3 fitting rooms and a large private area
tiaras, hair accessories, necklaces, earrings etc. all
for viewing fittings by family and friends the
suitable for brides, bridesmaids and prom wear.
Luxor boutique is able to ensure that your buying
The store also has an excellent range of Italian
experience is one to remember.
leather bags, purses, belts and other accessories to complement the range of clothes available.
Why not give us a call NOW on
A Relaxed Atmosphere – Enabling You To Make
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The Right Choice.
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WELSH HEARTS
Every Second Counts Cardiff ’s Defibrillator Appeal Every second counts when you’re having a cardiac arrest. There are 8000 sudden cardiac arrests outside hospital in Wales every year, and only a 3% survival rate, in fact, survival chances decrease by 14% for every minute that passes. A defibrillator is able to restart the heart during a cardiac arrest, and can save lives. When used, survival rates increase to 50%, but a speedy response is crucial. This is the reason we have launched our Every Second Counts appeal in Cardiff.
The Welsh Hearts mission is centred on the prevention and management of heart disease, and to fund cardiovascular medical research based in Wales.
Too many people in Cardiff are losing their lives to heart disease on a daily basis. With your support we would like to place 500 defibrillators throughout Wales’ capital city. We will also be providing free CPR training for schools, businesses and sports clubs.
• To preserve, safeguard and promote the cardiovascular health of all persons in Wales.
Welsh Hearts raises funds from Radyr to Rhyl and Morganstown to Machynlleth and we need your help. Please donate today and help us raise much-needed funds at: welshhearts.org/everysecond
Cardiovascular disease accounts for a third of all deaths in Wales, where the death rate is higher than in the majority of countries in Western Europe. The Charity's aim is to:
• To ensure that monies raised in Wales are utilised and distributed within Wales or applied towards medical research conducted in Wales. The charity is particularly keen to work in partnership with others to achieve this goal. Welsh Hearts is also keen to support research students wishing to follow a career in Cardiology research by making grants available for them to pursue a post graduate degree. In close partnership with strategic partners the charity aims to fund the widespread provision of defibrillators throughout Wales. Welsh Hearts has been established as a fundraising organisation to help support Heart projects with a view to the preservation, safeguarding and promotion of cardiovascular health for all persons in Wales.
Contact e: nick.evans@welshhearts.org t: 029 2064 7735 welshhearts.org WelshHearts Castle Court, 6 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9LJ Llys y Castell, 6 Heol y Gadeirlan, Caerdydd CF11 9LJ
Every year in Wales there are 8,000 sudden cardiac arrests outside hospital with only a 3% survival rate! When a defibrillator is used the survival rate increases to 50% but a speedy response is crucial.
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PHOTOJOURNALISM
IF IT MEANS NOTHING TO YOU, DON’T TAKE IT The Life of a Photo Journalist Glenn Edwards has freelanced for many of the UK National newspapers including The Independent and Independent on Sunday. He has been a staff photographer with Wales’ national newspapers The Western Mail and Wales on Sunday and has won the UK Press Photographer of the Year award.
A
s a photographer Glenn has been lucky and privileged enough
of a ‘schoolboy error’. In his early 20’s he went on a holiday with
to work in many countries throughout the world. Although
his friends to Tenerife borrowing his father’s camera and 20 rolls of
Africa has become a second home, visiting the continent
Kodachrome film. These were the days when you sent your films
over 100 times and undertaking commissions in 18 different
away to be processed and awaited with anticipation for the return of
countries. In addition, he has worked on stories throughout Europe, India, and South America.
A Career In Photography – An Unexpected Start! His love of photography came quite late in life and was the result
your holiday slides in the post! The films were eventually returned to Glenn but out of 20 rolls of film only 1 photograph came out, the rest were black! Not put off by this catastrophe and because he had enjoyed the process of taking photos so much, he decided to attend a photography course at
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Cross Keys College achieving both an O and
is going to take some photos of an irrigation
A level in photography. This was followed by
project currently under way in India!”
taking a Documentary Photography course at Newport College. His career as a photographer really took
Africa is a very special place to Glenn
And so commenced a long term friendship
and he has covered many different events
with Dr. Griffiths and a career in photo
in countries across the continent. You can
journalism.
view many of Glenn’s projects on his website www.glennedwardsphotojournalist.com.
off when he attended a seminar run by Dr.
Over the years Glenn has covered some
Theo Griffiths on his life’s work in India. At the
of the leading news stories both here
end of the lecture Glenn asked Dr. Griffiths “if
and abroad. One of the most emotional
it made a difference taking pictures in India
assignments he faced was the funeral of
and other third world countries”. Dr Griffiths
Diana Princess of Wales in 1997. He was
Priorities
told the young Glenn that it did and to
assigned by the Western Mail to cover the
A question was asked to a Gambian Head
come back tomorrow to another seminar he
event and took up his position outside
Teacher, “what is the most important item
was conducting.
Westminster
scaffolding
in the school?”. He took Glenn to a pile of
The next day arriving late for the lecture
set aside for the photographers. Quite
bricks and picked one up. “This is the most
and sneaking into the room, Dr Griffiths
unexpectedly he and the other photo
important thing, as this is part of a new
unexpectedly told Glenn to come and sit by
journalists around him became the target
classroom that will allow 30 more children
him at the front giving the excuse that he
of sustained and prolonged abuse from the
to come to school”. Glenn wondered what a
was deaf in one ear and that he needed him
public who considered the photo journalists
Head Teacher would say in Wales and as a
to repeat any questions to him in his good
in attendance to be equally at fault for
result with the support of a grant from the
ear. The last question from the audience
Diana’s death as the ‘paparazzi’ who had
Wales Arts Council the Priorities exhibition
asked Dr. Griffiths if he had any photos of his
hounded Diana for many years.
was created.
work in India? Glenn was astonished when Dr.
16
Photographer of the Year in 1998.
Abbey
on
the
However, a photo taken at the funeral Abbey
was
part
Belonging
Griffiths replied “My very good friend Glenn is
outside
coming to my house to splice together some
of a portfolio of work that led to Glenn
To coincide with the Football World Cup
film of the latest project and in September he
being awarded the accolade of UK Press
in South Africa Glenn exhibited a set of
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Westminster
These include the following:
GLENN EDWARDS CV Of A Photojournalist Studied at the renowned Documentary Photography Course in Newport, South Wales under Magnum photographer David Hurn. Worked as a freelance photographer for The Times and The Independent. 1993–1995 Staff photographer at Wales national daily newspaper The Western Mail. 1995–1998 Staff photographer, Chief photographer and Picture Editor at Wales On Sunday. 1998 Wales Press Photographer of the Year UK Press Photographer of the Year. 1998 Returned to the Freelance world working on National and International stories for clients such as The Independent on Sunday, Oxfam, Computer Aid, Concern Universal. Worked in 18 African Sub Sahara countries. 100+ trips to Africa. Commissions to Bosnia, Albania, Chile and Ecuador, India, Iceland, Latvia. Books ‘World Cup & Beyond’ - 1999 ‘Africa Against All Odds’ - 2005 ‘Behind the Badge’ - 2010 ‘Torchbearers’ – 2012 Contact Glenn Edwards 02920 408548 / 07778 653640 glenn.photo@gmail.com www.glennedwardsphotojournalist.com
photographs taken throughout the continent
festival on many occasions often working in
Currently Glenn is working as a freelance
with football represented in every picture. It
conjunction with charities.
journalist for the Independent and also works
was exhibited in Cardiff with a soundtrack
In 2005 he covered the first free elections
recorded by BBC radio producer Steve Groves.
for 20 years in Sierra Leone, here he had the
including
privilege of working with photographer Tim
Oxfam and The South Wales Police.
Against All Odds
Hetherington who was sadly killed in Libya
for a variety of companies and organisations
He
the Wales
also
lectures
Millennium part
time
Centre, at
the
After a trip to Zambia in 2000 with Lady
on an assignment in 2011. Glenn is very aware
University of South Wales teaching aspiring
Glenys Kinnock, it was decided to work
that the work of a photo journalist abroad
documentary photographers of the future.
together on a larger book / exhibition
can often lead to being placed in some
His current project though mixes his love
project. The book ‘Against All Odds’ was
very difficult and dangerous surroundings
of Africa and his home country of Wales
published in 2005 and continues to have an
but the difference a photograph can make
and is entitled simply - ‘Africa in Wales‘. It
impact on readers to this day.
to the lives of many is the ultimate driving
is being undertaken in conjunction with the
force for photo journalists.
Welsh Refugee Council, Arts and Business
Other Projects
Wales and the Aberystwyth Gallery.
Festival held in January which is the most
The Eye International Photography Festival – Aberystwyth
important colourful festival of Orthodox
Glenn is also kept very busy as a Director and
subject of his photos for this project have
Christians around the world. It celebrates
Co-Founder of the prestigious Eye International
welcomed his request to take photos. In
the Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan
Photography Festival held every two years in
particular, a gentleman from Ghana who is
by John the Baptist. The festival is a three-
Aberystwyth which brings the world’s leading
now living in Wales wanted Glenn to take
day affair and is accompanied by a special
photojournalists to exhibit and lecture in Wales.
his photo so that he could show people
Glenn has also visited Ethiopia many times and his favourite experience is the Epiphany
dance by the priests with their prayer sticks,
Check
out
some
great
The project sees Glenn taking photos of people from Africa that are now settled in Wales. Many individuals who are the
photos
from
back home that it was not easy living here
the beating of drums, ringing of bells, and
previous festivals on the website
– as he sells toiletries and perfumes in pubs
blowing of trumpets. He has covered the
www.theeyefestival.co.uk
around Cardiff to make a living.
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ACAPELA
The Acapela music venue and recording studio based in Pentyrch is set in a converted Welsh chapel. Its real timber flooring and high ceiling give our musicians and artists the space to perform naturally. Over the coming months Acapela has a full programme of events and this includes: •A my Wadge has recently written songs with numerous upcoming songwriters, including Ed Sheeran, who released an EP, “Songs I Wrote With Amy”. Ed’s recent globally best-selling single, “Thinking Out Loud” was co-written with Amy and has brought her songwriting even greater critical acclaim. (16th January) •A capela Soul Club Presents - Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band. This is the way to play soul and Motown-a full ten piece band, great brass section, girl backing singers, pulsating rhythm section and Big Mac himself on lead vocals-not only great musicianship but also a great performance. (5th February) •C leveland
Watkiss
the
British
for days afterwards. (20th February) • Popular regular music events including – Acapela Unsigned (13th February), Jazz@ acapela (18th March) and Catrin Finch’s Classical Café (8th April). • Big Boss Man Band BIO. Big Boss Man formed in November 1998, Their sound is a hip Heavy Hammond hybrid of pop, 6T’s R’n’B / Latin soul and funk. Early 1999 they got themselves a gig at the renowned “Blow Up”, then situated at the Wag club London, as usual the club was packed and the crowd absolutely loved the Big Boss Sound. (22nd April)
virtuoso
vocalist, actor and composer. Cleveland was the winner of the London Jazz Awards for Best Vocalist in 2010 and was voted Wire/ Guardian Jazz Awards best vocalist for three consecutive years. (6th February)
Also look out for the following special performance in May as Acapela sees the visit of two tremendous folk artists: • Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker – Radio 2 Folk award winners (7th May)
•R usty Shackle an indie folk band from Wales.
• Spiro – Top UK instrumental folk band
Their shows blend well-crafted catchy tunes
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Do we look good in this?
In March 2015, Emma (age 22 from Pentyrch) and Tom (24 from Groes Faen) embarked on their great adventure across South East Asia and Australia. In Part 1 we followed them across South East Asia and their eventual arrival in Darwin, Australia. Having arrived in Darwin in May they both found jobs which they undertook for 5 months to raise much needed funds so that they could both continue on their year long trip. Emma working in a bar and restaurant and Tom in a warehouse!
Feeling Closer To Home As we came towards the end of our time in
quite cloudy. However, we did get to swim in the reef, saw plenty of fish and one shark!
Darwin there was one big event which loomed
Well our time in Darwin was coming to an
large – The Rugby World Cup. Keen Wales
end, having saved money in the last 5 months
The following day we visited Milla Milla
supporters we were eager to ensure that we
we were now starting another exciting part
waterfalls better known as the location
savoured the occasion even though we were
of our journey. A month long organised trip
for Peter Andre’s mysterious girl video and
on the other side of the world. There was
that would see us fly to Cairns, take in the
Emma tried to recreate a scene from the
one key match that both of us and the rest
Great Barrier Reef, bungee jump, a three-day
video with some quite excellent results!
of Wales were waiting for – England v Wales
canoe trek living wild and a skydive. Travelling
at Twickenham. On the day of the game, we
from Cairns we would visit Brisbane, Sydney
finished work and stayed up all night waiting
and eventually arrive in Melbourne before
for kick off which was 5.00am in the morning
Christmas.
in Australia. The only place we could find that had the
Thankfully we were in the boat at the time!
Adrenaline junkies! Our first brush with extreme adventure came on a visit to the A.J. Hackett bungee
The Great Barrier Reef
venue in Cairns. A. J. Hackett was the pioneer of bungee jumping back in the 1980’s and
game on TV was a casino, so we grabbed the
Our first adventure in Cairns is a snorkelling
he now has bungee venues across the
prime position at the front and waited to cheer
trip at the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns is
globe. Back in the 1980s he discovered a
the boys on in red. The game was to be most
situated on the North East coast of Australia
ritual by Pentecost Islanders by which men
memorable as just after kick off, the family
and is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
throw themselves off 35 metre-high wooden
What’s App went into overload announcing that
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest
towers, with their ankles attached to vines.
my big sister Stephanie was in labour. At 6-6
coral reef and home to an amazing diversity
Intrigued by the ritual, he approached the
baby Jayden was born to the roar of the Welsh
of animal life.
Australian Department of Scientific and
crowd – the TV was on in the delivery room and
The outer barrier reef from Cairns is only
Industrial Research, where they discovered
both her partner and the nurses gave every
a 90-minute boat ride. If you want to see
a mathematical formula for the bungee cord
encouragement to Wales and Stephanie. From
a tropical island then Green Island, Fitzroy
rubber to ensure they could measure the
that moment, we all knew that Wales would
Island and the beautiful Frankland Island
point of impact with the ground – or not!
win – with baby Jayden being our lucky mascot!
are just south of Cairns.
He then went on to amaze people with a
With a Wales win and a new member of the
On the day we sailed to the Great Barrier
series of extreme jumps including one from a
family - on this special day we both felt much
Reef unfortunately the sea was very choppy
cable car and the Eiffel Tower in Paris – to the
closer to home!
and as a result the usual still blue waters were
astonishment of local police and onlookers.
a boat! 3 days in 20
Snorkelling To Skydiving A Month Of Adrenaline Rush
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He’s not the only show off around here!
u’ve got! What big ears yo
Go away...I’m busy!
Someone is going to have to push me!
- count Shark! gers! your fin
Just ha nging around!
Mission Beach
Totally insane
Aaaaaaar
gh!
Anyway we both successfully completed
Discover Cardiff – Emma’s Skydive).
the Government rules!
our bungee jump from the 50m high tower,
The views of 14km of pristine white
On arriving in Cairns we have second
with the worst bit (after standing at the top)
beaches, lush rainforest, the Great Barrier
thoughts - bananas are so heavy and quite
being the mouthful of water from the lake
Reef and tropical islands took our breath
slimey! We decide to get on a plane and fly
at the bottom! (You can view Emma and
away, as we experienced 60 seconds of
back to Darwin where we know we can work in
Tom’s jumps on YouTube – search Discover
exhilarating freefall at over 200km/hr.
the jobs we left 5 or 6 weeks ago. With much
Cardiff Emma and Tom)
“ The most amazing experience ”
Leaving Mission Beach, we were ‘attracted’
better pay and dare I say it, much gentler on
to Magnetic Island a real paradise island where
the back. In Darwin we will be able to save
we lazed under a coconut palm on the warm
enough money to continue our travels again
golden sand and relaxed, diving into cool, clear,
in 2016 and eventually end up in Thailand for
blue water when it all got too much!
our friends wedding. Living in Cardiff, they are
Back to Big City Life!
coming all the way out here to get married how great is that!
Leaving Cairns behind we travelled down
Having rested we travelled on down the
So we are spending Christmas in Darwin
the coast to Mission Beach and there is
coast to Brisbane and then Sydney undertaking
with Skye, Rhys, Tyson and H our new best
only one thing we came here to do – Sky
other great adventures on the way – canoeing,
Aussie friends, it’s so nice to have someone
Diving. All we can say is Wow! The most
motor bikes and of course a 3-day party boat!
and somewhere special for Christmas – as
amazing experience and as soon as you’re
Both cities were beautiful and we got to see
we will miss home so much over the festive
out of the plane it’s something that is
the famous postcard sights of the Sydney
season. It doesn’t feel like Christmas here – it’s
totally exhilarating – you can tell from the
Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. We
too warm and even though it’s late November
photos that even in freefall we were having
eventually arrived in Melbourne where we met
there are very few Christmas decorations in
the time of our lives.
up with Hannah our friend from Pentyrch for a
the shops or streets!
Mission Beach is made up of four beach
much needed rest!
Time now to relax and unwind as the last
villages linked by 14 kilometres of wide
Whilst travelling we have no fixed plans and
golden beach, and it’s here from 14,000 ft.
from Melbourne we fly back to Cairns as we
we land on a narrow stretch of sand within
hear from a friend that there are jobs available
10 metres of everyone else! Totally insane,
- packing bananas!
how do they do it! (Watch Emma’s Skydive
our visa for a second year we have to find
at Mission Beach on YouTube – search
an agricultural job for 12 weeks - as these are
If we want to extend
month has been full of so many exciting activities - still missing Wales though! See you all sooner or later!
Love Emma and Tom XXXX
Wat ch the m Sky dive and bun gee jum p on You Tub e
d our first Six months an bath!
So Beautiful!
e they are mor Sand dunes, s er at like moon cr
Search “Discover Cardiff Emma and Tom”
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CREIGIAU
Cylch Meithrin Creigiau A great start to the day and life! nganol
Situated in the heart of Creigiau, Cylch Meithrin Creigiau is
Creigiau, mae Cylch Meithrin
Wedi
ei
leoli
yng
a predominantly Welsh language nursery for children aged 2-5.
Creigiau yn feithrinfa Gymraeg ar
Through affordable morning, afternoon, or full day sessions, we
gyfer plant rhwng 2-5 oed. Drwy
offer children of all backgrounds, gender and a range of needs
sesiynau bore, prynhawn, neu
an opportunity to learn, play and develop in a safe, secure and
drwy’r dydd sy’n fforddiadwy,
stimulating environment to ensure they have the best start.
rydym yn cynnig cyfle i blant
Children are encouraged to use the Welsh language, though
o bob cefndir, rhyw ac ystod
English is used to equally encourage and support children for
anghenion i ddysgu, chwarae
whom Welsh is not their first language.
a datblygu mewn amgylchedd saff, mwyn
diogel
a
sicrhau
We also aim to provide continuity in Welsh medium education
chyffrous
er
for children in this area, and work alongside the local Meithrin
eu
yn
and Nursery units at Creigiau Primary school to provide a
cael y dechrau gorau. Annogir y plant i siarad
bod
comprehensive daily wraparound service allowing children to
Cymraeg, ac fe ddefnyddir y Saesneg yn achlysurol er mwyn annog
benefit from a full school day from the age of 3. Children from
a chefnogi’r plant hynny sydd yn dysgu Cymraeg fel ail iaith.
all the surrounding areas come to have fun, make friends and
Rydym hefyd yn anelu at ddarparu dilyniant mewn addysg
learn with others. Our children go on to a wide variety of primary
cyfrwng Cymraeg ar gyfer plant yn yr ardal hon, ac rydym yn
schools, including Ysgol Gynradd Creigiau, Ysgol Gwaelod y Garth,
gweithio law yn llaw gyda’r unedau Meithrin a Nursery yn Ysgol
Ysgol Pencae; and Radyr, Bryn Deri and Danescourt Primary
Gynradd Creigiau er mwyn darparu gwasanaeth cludo a chasglu
Schools.
dyddiol sydd yn galluogi’r plant i gael budd o ddiwrnod llawn o ysgol gan ddechrau yn 3 oed.
Mae plant o nifer o ardaloedd
the
children
cyfagos yn dod i gael hwyl, gwneud ffrindiau a dysgu gydag eraill.
explore a new theme
Symuda’r plant ymlaen i ystod eang o ysgolion cynradd, gan
every
gynnwys Ysgol Gynradd Creigiau, Ysgol Gwaelod y Garth, Ysgol
have
the
Pencae; ac Ysgolion Radyr, Brynderi a Danescourt.
to
socialise
Yma yn Cylch Meithrin Creigiau, mae’r plant yn archwilio thema
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Here at Cylch Meithrin Creigiau,
other
half-term,
and
opportunity
children;
with learn
newydd bob hanner tymor, ac yn cael cyfle i gymdeithasu gyda
through play inside and
phlant eraill; dysgu drwy chwarae y tu fewn â’r tu allan; chwarae
outdoors;
gyda thywod, dŵr, toes, y gornel gartref, jigsôs, tegannau, gemau
sand, water, dough, the
bwrdd, beiciau; cymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau creadigol;
home corner, jigsaws,
gwrando ar straeon, canu a dawnsio a chael torriad i yfed llaeth a
toys, board games, bikes; take part in creative activities; listen to
bwyta tôst/ffrwyth. Mae pob rhan o’u gweithgareddau dyddiol yn
stories, sing & dance and have a break for milk and toast/fruit. All
cyd-fynd â’r Cyfnod Sylfaen.
parts of their daily activities are in line with the Foundation phase.
play
with
Rheolir y Cylch gan Bwyllgor o wirfoddolwyr, ac
Managed by a Committee of volunteers,
o dan arweinyddiaeth Sarah Hewett, rydym yn
and under the leadership of Sarah Hewett,
falch iawn o’r gofal â’r addysg blynyddoedd cynnar
we pride ourselves on the high quality of care
yr ydym ni’n ei gynnig i’r plant, â’r budd y mae hyn
and early year’s education offered to children,
yn ei roi iddyn nhw â’u rhieni. Rydyn ni’n cael ein
and the benefits this offers both them and
arolygu gan Estyn, ac rydym wedi ein cofrestru
their parents. We are Estyn inspected and are
gyda Cyngor Sir Caerdydd, sy’n ein galluogi ni
also registered with Cardiff County Council,
i gynnig llefydd meithrin wedi eu ariannu gan yr
enabling us to offer LEA funded nursery
Awdurdod Addysg Leol, ar gyfer y plant rheiny
places to those children who are unable to
sydd wedi methu cael lle mewn meithrin yn un o’r
take up their nursery place at one of the local
ysgolion lleol.
schools.
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they must be aware that they need to constantly supervise these
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• Depending on the size of the pond, a frame
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• The mesh must be firmly secured and
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• The mesh or grille needs to be able to support
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t u O s y a D Great s e l a W h In Sout Looking for a great day out in South Wales? In my view there is one location that wins my vote every time – Llangennith beach on the Gower Peninsula. Llangennith beach is situated on the eastern edge of the Gower Peninsula. Dog-friendly, familyfriendly and great for water sports.
I am always amazed how many people I
round, even when busy the beach is so big it
meet in Cardiff who have never made the
looks empty so it’s a wonderful place for her
short trip to visit this wonderful beauty spot
to explore!
and many who have never even heard of
My favourite starting point is always from
it! Not surprisingly though Llangennith and
the Hill End campsite. I remember as a young
Rhossili Bay have been voted one of the top
child coming here (over 50 years ago) taking
5 beaches in the world and top beach in the
regular half term holidays in our touring
UK on Trip Advisor.
caravan parked far off in the sand dunes on
Access to the beach can be found at either
Broughton Burrows. Those days are long gone
end of this glorious 3-mile-long stretch of
now and the dunes are out of bounds to
sand, either at Rhossili down steps to the
caravans and campers, however the Hill End
beach (where you can also take a wonderful
campsite has slowly grown to accommodate
walk to Worms Head, around the coast to
several fields of campers at peak season in
Mewslade Bay and eventually to Port Eynon
the fields behind the dunes. From here surfers,
and Oxwich). Alternatively you can gain direct
kite surfers and walkers enthusiastically enjoy
access to the beach at Hill End at the north
the beach and its surroundings. The campsite
of the sands.
now has excellent facilities with modern
For many years we have been bringing
toilets, shower block, shop and restaurant.
our dog here as they are welcome all year
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Start Of Your Walk – Hill End Approaching Llangennith village continue to the beach signposted Hill End, here you will reach the main gate of the campsite and where you will pay a small fee for parking. Drive down past the café and campsite and park right next to the dunes. From here you can follow the fenced path over the dunes down to the beach. On reaching the beach, turn left, in the distance you will see Rhossili and Worms Head. If you turn right on the beach you can walk to the small island at the north end of the beach Burry Holms. Walking to Burry Holms you can take the cliff top path around to Broughton Bay. Both Worms Head and Burry Holms islands are accessible at low tide only – so do be careful if you decide to take a closer look as people have been known to get stranded as the tide comes in!
The Old Rectory and the Helvetia The walk I prefer is the one towards Rhossili and Worms Head. The walk takes you south along the tidal sand below Rhossili Down, the house at the base of the hill is Rhossili’s much photographed Old Rectory, built in the 1850s, which is now owned and rented out by the National Trust. At the far end of the beach you can see wood from the wreck of the Helvetia which was washed ashore in 1887. Visible at low tide, the timbers have had a major battering in recent years and only fragments now remain. Depending on the tide and weather you will see an abundance of wildlife. On one visit we were amazed to see the water line covered with thousands of starfish and a more recent visit revealed hundreds of jellyfish the size of dustbin lids covering the sand. At the end of the beach you eventually reach the steep ascent up the cliff steps. Once at the top the steps bring you to the Bay Bistro and Coffee House a great place to stop for a well-earned
worms head
break and refreshments as you take in the amazing views.
Refreshed you then have a choice of walking out towards the coast guard station by Worms Head and if the tide is in your favour (check at the National Trust shop before setting off ), you can take an exhilarating walk out on Worm’s Head. Worms
The Hill top walk
Head consists of two islands, Inner and Outer Head.
Back at the top of the cliff the walk back
Outer Head reaches 56 metres in height (184 feet),
to Hill End will take you up and over the hill
Inner head 47 metres (154 feet). The landscape
that overlooks the beach. Keeping to the left
of the beach and surrounding area is dominated
side of the road walk past the bus stop and
by this headland and to me has always been a
down the path past the church. Turning onto
comforting sight as you walk along the beach and
Rhosilli Down you will reach a path leading up
cliff top.
the hill. Continue on up to the top, follow the
Llangennith sand and Rhosilli Bay have been well
path along the hillside where you can take in
photographed by many but the location is also so
the spectacular views of Worms Head and
iconic it has been used in the Opening Ceremony of
Llangennith Sands below and also the further
the London 2012 Olympic Games and has also been
views towards Pembrey Sands, Swansea and
used as the setting of New Earth in Doctor Who
Devon. The hill top is the highest point on
and the bay including the Old Rectory
the Gower Peninsula at 193m.
was used in Torchwood: Miracle Day.
The hill top is a firm favourite for paragliders as they run off the side of the hill and float above the cliff top eventually landing on the beach below…. quite spectacular.
Reward yourself with lunch At the end of the hill top you will eventually walk back down a steep incline into
Find Out More about Llangennith
the campsite where your car awaits in the car park. If you need lunch, then the café
and Rhossili Bay visit:
in the campsite produces excellent food or jump back in the car and drive back up to
www.ramblers.org.uk
Llangennith village where the Kings Head a 17th century four-star inn provides a warm
www.enjoygower.com
welcome and is a pleasant way to warm up in front of the log fires before you head home.
www.carfreewalks.org
A great circular walk whether sunny or not (in fact I prefer it when the wind is strongest) as the wildness of the beach and sea is magnificent. The circular walk takes between 2- 3 hours. If you have never been to this wonderful beach, then make a visit to Llangennith your next day out in South Wales.
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MUSIC
For The Love Of The first record I remember ever buying was Suzi Quattro’s – Forty Eight Crash, this was followed I am embarrassed to admit by purchases of a variety of dubious 48’S from Sweet, Mud and Status Quo!
M
y world was changed however
4) Superior vocals
when a friend lent me an
5) More complex conceptual ideas
album with a curious title –The
So my Prog journey began and soon I
Six Wives of HenryViii by a
was to find amazing music from bands like
certain Rick Wakeman. I had a keen interest
Genesis, Camel, Yes, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull
in history and the curious title and album
and many more. In an all-boys grammar
cover drew me in. Little did I know this was
school you were defined by the music you
going to be the start of my love of PROG
listened too and the few PROG fanatics
(Progressive Rock).
looked down on the heavy metal brigade
Progressive rock is a rock music genre
who did not understand the intricacies of
originating from the late 1960s and early
the melodic and soaring musical escapism
1970s, heavily influenced by classical music
that filled all Prog albums.
and jazz. The principle characteristics of
Concept albums were the in thing with
Prog Rock usually include:
whole
1) Longer songs (or ‘epics’) – many over 20
occasions triple albums dedicated to telling
minutes long!
albums,
double
albums
and
on
“wondrous stories”. The album cover art was
2) Time changes (e.g. odd time signatures)
also so important and added to the total
3) More complex, sophisticated
enjoyment of the package with futuristic
instrumentation and compositions
landscapes from Roger Dean (Yes,), Paul Whitehead (Genesis) and Hipgnosis. The early and mid 70’s were boom time for PROG with many bestselling albums of the year coming from the school of Prog – Pink
And Then It Happened – Punk
Floyd (Dark Side of The Moon), Mike Oldfield
The arrival of punk music saw the musical
(Tubular Bells) Yes (Close to the Edge) and
axis change and the death of commercial
Camel (Snowgoose) to name but a few. The
prog. Punks turned into New Romantics,
bands were revered and their musicians won
and bands like The Police, Spandau Ballet,
all the awards in their musical categories –
OMD and Simple Minds took the place of
best singer, guitarist, drummer etc. During
the PROG kings. Genesis went ‘Pop Prog’, Yes
this period they toured the world playing to
went ‘USA Prog’ and most of the other bands
huge stadiums that few bands from other
disappeared only to reform decades later.
genres could match.
TOP 20 PROG ALBUMS 1 ARCHIVE ............................................... With Us Until Your Dead
11 GENESIS .................................. Selling England By The Pound
2 BIRDPEN .............. In The Company Of Imaginary Friends
12 STEVEN WILSON ....... The Raven That Refused To Sing
3 LUNATIC SOUL .................. Walking On A Flashlight Beam
13 PORCUPINE TREE ........................The Sky Moves Sideways
4 PG LOST ................................................................................................... Key
14 CAMEL .............................................................. Stationary Traveller
5 ARCHIVE .......................................................................................... Axiom
15 MUSE ........................................... Black Holes And Revelations
6 PETER GABRIEL ..................................................... Peter Gabriel 3
16 KATE BUSH ............................................................ Hounds Of Love
7 MOSTLY AUTUMN ......................................... Dressed In Voices
17 MAGENTA ........................................................................................ Seven
8 GENESIS ....................... The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
18 PINK FLOYD .................................................. Wish You Were Here
9 ANATHEMA ........................................................ Weather Systems
19 RENAISSANCE ............ Scheherazade And Other Stories
10 YES ......................................................................... Going For The One
20 SUPERTRAMP ................. Even In The Quietest Moments
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A few bands carried on the PROG torch
10 years on I have that déjà vu feeling
in the 1980’s including Marillion and IQ
as I drag my long suffering wife to venues
but the heady days of PROG were over...
across the UK to catch up on all these new
but were they?
PROG bands. In the last 12 months we have
My own interest cooled as families and
visited York for Mostly Autumn’s new CD
work took over my passion of attending
launch party, Gloucester Cathedral to listen
concerts across the country and I was
to Anathema in concert and London to see
content to follow the works of fine musicians
my now favourite band Archive, who we see
like Sting, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush (all in
again 8 months later on a long weekend
their own way still very PROG).
away in Paris.
Welsh Prog
“PROG rock was back and better than ever”
And there is no need to go outside Wales to listen to great PROG bands as Wales has some great bands playing wonderful music. Magenta, Panic Room, Luna Rossa, Karnataka
Until about 10 years ago I was in a newsagents
on
compositions and which has raised her in
shelf
a
Prog Rock magazine continues to put me
Rock
with
a
in touch with new bands and CDs and to
Anyway it’s late and sitting in my study
Genesis cover. Intrigued I bought a copy
my surprise recommended a CD by none
writing this and listening to various PROG
and discovered that PROG rock was back
other than Pentyrch’s own Catrin Finch in
tunes on my Brennan JB7 (that’s another
and better than ever. Prog in fact had never
a collaboration with Seckou Keita called
story for another day – but it’s a must for
disappeared and I was amazed that new
“Clychau Dibon” (the album cover was taken
all music lovers) I have to end because
bands were creating and playing music of
on top of the Garth Mountain). Ever curious
“Supper’s Ready”!
a higher standard than all my old favourites
I purchased a copy and it remains one of
from the 70’s – suddenly my passion for
my favourite CDs. I am glad to say that
PROG rock was reborn.
this was not a one off as Catrin this year
entitled
saw
released a new album Tides full of original
producing great music from within Wales.
the
magazine
and
and the now disbanded The Reasoning all
Prog
my eyes to Prog greatness!!
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