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WELCoME To oUr SPooKY oCToBEr EDITIoN!
As the leaves turn gold and the evenings grow colder, October arrives with its own brand of magic. There’s something about this month that awakens a sense of wonder - the way the days tiptoe toward darkness a little earlier, the air hums with mystery, and the world feels caught between the warmth of autumn and the chill of what’s to come.
This issue celebrates that enchanting in-between. From the playful frights of Halloween - costumes, treats, and tales that tingle the spineto the glow of bonfires that gather us together under starlit skies, we’ve curated features to capture the season’s spirit. Expect pumpkin-carving inspiration, haunted happenings, and recipes perfect for warming cold hands by the fire.
October invites us to embrace both the spooky and the cozy - the trick and the treat. So, light the lanterns, wrap up in a blanket, and step into the pages ahead HAppy HAunTing!
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CHILDrEN love creating their very own masterpieces in the kitchen! So why not put a little time aside over the half-term holidays to make some of these fun Halloween recipes. We hope you and the kids have a thoroughly lovely time!
l 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal l 10 oz (1 bag) mini marshmallows l 3 tbsp butter
l Food coloring (assorted colors: green, purple, orange, etc.)
l Candy eyes (different sizes look fun!)
l Chocolate or candy melts (optional for drizzling) l Sprinkles (optional)
1. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. Melt butter & marshmallows: in a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in food coloring of your choice until well blended.
4. pour in Rice Krispies cereal and stir until evenly coated.
5. Transfer mixture into the prepared pan. press down gently using a spatula or wax paper (don’t press too hard or they’ll be too dense).
6. While still slightly warm, press candy eyes into the top. you can drizzle with melted chocolate or add sprinkles for extra fun.
7. Let cool completely, then cut into squares or rectangles.
• Bananas • Mini chocolate chips • oranges/clementines • Celery sticks
1. Cut bananas in half and stick two mini chocolate chips for eyes and one for a mouth.
2. peel oranges and insert a short celery stick in the center to look like a pumpkin stem.
• Cupcakes • Chocolate frosting • Licorice strings (for legs) • Candy eyes
1. Cover cupcakes with chocolate icing. 2. Add eight licorice “legs” to each cupcake. 3. use icing or candy eyes for the face.
• Hot dogs • Crescent roll dough or pizza dough • Candy eyes or mustard/ketchup for eyes
1. Cut dough into thin strips and wrap around hot dogs like bandages. 2. Bake according to dough instructions.
3. Add eyes after baking with mustard, ketchup, or edible eyes.
• English muffins • Pizza sauce • Mozzarella cheese • Pepperoni or black olives
1. Spread sauce on muffin halves. 2. Cut cheese or pepperoni into jack-o’-lantern faces. 3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until bubbly.
Around 70 people attended to see the Mayor, geraint Baty present certificates to 7 of the founder members who had originally joined back in 1995. After the AgM formalities, presided over by Chairman, peter Carter, wine, prosecco and a fabulous cake were enjoyed along with music from the Shantyjacs.
The meetings are held on a monthly basis on the 2nd Wednesday each month with the next meeting being the 8th October at 2pm in Cowbridge Town Hall and will be about ‘The glamorgan icarus: how a young pilot took off from RAF Llandow in 1941 and landed with the most famous American poem of the Second World War.’
Tony Curtis poet, critic, essayist, expert on Welsh Art, was born in Carmarthen in West Wales in 1946. He studied at Swansea university and goddard College, Vermont. He is the Emeritus professor of poetry at the university of South Wales, where he established and was Director of the Mphil in Writing for many years. He has been elected to the Royal Society of Literature and has toured widely reading his poetry to international audiences.
if you would like to join us, visit the u3a website: www.u3a.org.uk. The annual subscription is £15 per member. Day members are welcome to join us for a fee of £3 payable on the day.
THE PENCIL CASE HALLoWEEN HUNT IS BACK!
The Pencil Case, 50 Eastgate St, Cowbridge CF71 7AB oct 25th - Our spook-tacular Halloween Hunt returns to Cowbridge - and it all starts at The pencil Case shop! Follow a fun-filled trail through town, solve clues, and piece together the final puzzle. Tickets £3 — includes a map, clue sheet, and of course… sweet treats! perfect for kids, families, and Halloween lovers of all ages. Don’t miss this frightfully fun tradition! Tickets available now at: www.thepencilcase.co.uk
SPooKTACULAr TIME - Messy Monsters - Llangan Village Hall, Heol Llidiard, Bridgend CF35 5DS - Oct 29th - 11am-3pm - £12.50 per session - get crafty this Halloween and create your own spooky decos! Halloween door hangers, canvas bags, keyrings, custom pens, tumble cups, plus lots more! All materials provided! Spaces limited! For more info visit: messymonsters.classforkids.io
PICK YoUr oWN PUMPKINS AT ForAgE - Forage Farm Shop, CF71 7FF - October 4th-31st - A magical day out for all ages in the heart of the Vale! get into the harvest spirit of autumn with our legendary daytime pumpkin picking experience. Ticket price is £10 per car, so pack up the family and make memories to treasure! For more info visit: www.foragefarmshop.co.uk/pickyour-own-pumpkins/
gET rEADY To BE SPooKED! rhondda Heritage Park Museum, Pontypridd - October 29th-30th - 10am-8pm - various times - £10 per child - under-1 free - £3.50 per adult - each child’s ticket includes 7 Spooky Experiences: pumpkin patch picking, Halloween Hunt, Halloween Show, Crafty Creations, Spooky photo Spots, The Abandoned Mine, Fang-tastic Fun Fair, Twilight Sessions - a brand-new twilight sessions include all of the above, except the halloween show which is replaced by enertainment from the abandoned circus! See Fire breathers and more! Tickets on sale at www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
PUMPKIN PICKINg AT CoLLIEr ADVENTUrE FArM Caerphilly Road, Nelson CF46 6PR
TWILIGHT PICKING - Oct 11th, 18th, 19th & 24th-30th
DAYTIME PICKING - Oct 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th & 24th-31st pyO pumpkin with carving tent, creepy woodland walk, spooky bale maze, ‘witches kitchen’ serving ghoulish delights, marshmallow toasting, ‘bump in the night’ barrel train, photo opportunities plus lots more. Tickets adult £9.95, child £11.95 (includes farm entry and standard size pumpkin with every child’s ticket). For more info or to book tickets visit: www.collierfarm.uk
HALLoWEEN ISLAND! Alexandra Head, Cardiff Bay - Oct 25th-31st
- SoUTH WALES’ BiggEST FAMILY HAlloWEEN FESTIVAL! When the tide turns and the mists roll in, an island rises from the waters of Cardiff Bay. its shores glow with pumpkins, its paths twist past curious creatures, & its heart beats with laughter, music, & impossible magic. Arrive by ghost ship & step ashore into a world of adventure with spell-binding shows, spooky games & curious activities waiting to be discovered. By day, pirates stir & the island brims with laughter & play. By twilight, lanterns glow, music fills the air, & magic takes to the stage. For more info visit: www. cardiffhalloweenfestival.com/
SCREAMTIME (15+)! SPOOKYTIME (PG)! Margam Park, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ - Oct 15th-Nov 2nd - Dare to Scare?
SCrEAMTIME is an immersive 1km scare trail for ages 15+, winding through castles and historic houses—inside and out—packed with terrifying live actors and chilling effects. Halfway, discover our ‘scare village’ with tasty food, drinks, games, and rides. Book your start time, but stay as long as you like!
SPooKYTIME is a family-friendly, pg-rated 1km adventure trail weaving through enchanting castles and houses, with playful actors and gentle spooks both indoors and outdoors. Stop at our midway ‘scare village’ for delicious food, fun games, and rides. Book your start time, but stay as long as you like!
People purchase via our website: https://screamtime.co.uk
FAMILY HALLoWEEN EVENTS - Fonmon Castle, Vale of glamorgan CF62 3ZN - Oct 8th to Nov 2nd, 10am-3pm: Halloween fun without the fear? A family-friendly day packed with Halloween character live shows! Halloween-themed games & activities, magical & mysterious tales.
Oct 18th, 19h & 24th & Nov 1st, 6pm-10pm: Expect thrills, chills & unforgettable scares with costumed characters, The Scare Run (for the brave!), Archery & Axe Throwing, Halloween Story Trail, FREE Kids’ Halloween Stamp Trail, Skeleton gardens & more! For more info visit: www.fonmoncastle.com/whats-on
MoNSTErS oF THE MINE! - ExPErIENCE rEAL FEAr AT SoUTH WALES’ ULTIMATE SCArE-FEST! - Aberdare, CF44 9UF - Oct 10thNov 2nd - 7pm-10.30pm - Discover the chilling Monsters of the Mine at Zip World Tower, a one-of-a-kind experience where adventure meets terror. Due to the frightening nature, children must be aged 9+. For more info or to book tickets visit: www. zipworld.co.uk/events/monsters-of-the-mine
HALLoWEEN NIgHTS! St Fagans Museum of History, Cardiff, CF5 6XB - October 29th-31st - 5.30pm-9pm - it’s time to bring your little goblins and ghouls to the Museum for a night of FRigHT-full family fun! Brace yourselves for a spooktacular after-dark event that’s not to be missed... For more info visit: www.museum.wales/ stfagans/whatson/12647/Halloween-Nights/
THE SPooKTACULAr ExPrESS - Brecon railway, Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan CF48 2DD - Oct 29th-31st - get ready for a hauntingly good time as Dracula, a mischievous witch, & a friendly mummy take over the tracks for 3 fang-tastic days of fun! perfect for all ages costumes encouraged! For more info visit: www.bmr.wales/the-spooktacular-express
CASTLE CoCH HALLoWEEN gHoST ToUr - Tongwynlais, Cardiff CF15 7JS - Oct 31st, 6.30pm & 8.30pm & Nov 2nd at 8pm - Over the years many strange things have been reported throughout the castle. The sound of footsteps the down empty corridors, the vision of a civil war solider searches the rooms for his lost treasure and a phantom lady in white mourns the loss of her son. Discover the history of this fantasy castle and hear about its ghostly inhabitants. For more info or to book tickets visit: www.cadw. gov.wales/halloween-evening-tours
The leaves are turning and the mornings feel colder so now our thoughts turn to Autumn Fun; Halloween and Bonfire Night fast approaches. Whilst we are busy preparing our outfits and planning our events, it is even more important to plan the management of our pets’ fears.
Research by the RSpCA has found that 62 per cent of dogs and 54 percent of cats show anxiety when fireworks explode. However, many owners are unaware of how to help their pets with firework fears and the precautions that can be taken to help them cope with their fear of loud noises.
Barking, pacing, refusal to eat, panting and trembling, cowering , destructive behaviour are just some of the signs that our beloved pets are feeling stressed.
Here are some hints and tips to help keep your pet happy and safe during this season:
1. MAKE SuRE yOR CAT AnD DOg ARE MiCROCHippED AnD THAT THEiR MiCROCHip DETAiLS ARE up TO DATE. if the worst happens and they escape its gives a better chance of being reunited.
2. Desensitisation: start by playing firework sounds at a low volume for a very short period of time. Monitor your pet for stress. if unaffected increase the duration the sounds are played for. The pDSA have some excellent tips on their website pdsa.org.uk
9. Also make sure your cats have access to enough litter trays, especially if they are being kept inside
10. provide distractions in the form of new toys and chews. Draw the curtains and put the TV or music on to mask the noise; Classic FM play specific music to help calm pets at this time of year
11. Try not to leave your pets alone when the fireworks are going off; check when the local public displays are scheduled so you can plan around them
12. Small animals and birds all need to be treated with special care as these animals are easily frightened. Hutches, cages and enclosures should, if possible, be brought into a quiet room indoors, or into a garage or shed. provide extra bedding for them to burrow down in can help the pet feel more secure
13. Aviaries should be covered with thick blankets to
3. provide a den or hiding place for your pets
4. Keep dogs and cats indoors during fireworks
5. Ensure dogs are taken out for a walk/to the toilet before it gets dark to avoid the need to be taken out during the fireworks
6. Anxious dogs can pant more so make sure their water bowl is regularly topped up
7. Windows, doors and cat flaps are to remain closed to prevent pets from escaping and to reduce noise
8. Check that all the cats in the household have safe places to hide in. These are often up high, for example on top of the cupboards, but could also be under a bed or in a box. Once a cat has found a safe spot for the night, leave him/her alone and don’t try to coax it out as this is where your cat will feel most secure
block out the sight and sound of the fireworks, but care should be taken to ensure there is enough ventilation in the aviary in addition to these straightforward precautions, there are homeopathic remedies that may help. At Barrmore Vets we sell plug in diffusers can be placed near the pets bedding. in addition ( or alternatively) there is a spray form which is sprayed on pets bedding or a bandana. We are here to help guide what is best for your pet.
Finally, if these hints and tips do not work please speak to you vet. There are also prescribed options available and they can advise what is best for your pet. please speak to your vet as soon as possible as some may take several weeks to build up their effectiveness.
Remember to give yourself enough time to plan – sooner is better than later.
Here at Barrmore Vets we can provide your with information on how best to prepare your pets so call us now on 01443 22466, visit our Facebook page or Website at www.barrmorevets.co.uk
VALE rESorT SPECTACULAr FIrEWorKS DISPLAY - The Vale Resort - Hensol Rd, Hensol, Pontyclun CF72 8JY - Nov 2nd, gates open at 5.30pm, display at 7pm. Bring the family along and prepare to be dazzled as we light up the sky and illuminate the Vale of glamorgan. For More info and tickets visit: www.valeresort.com
PONTYPRIDD BIG BANG 2025! Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd - Nov 1st from 5pm - The biggest fireworks event in South Wales is back for 2025! Complete with fairground, street food options and of course the largest fireworks display around. Ponty Big Bang is hosted by the pontypridd & Rhondda Roundtable, and all funds raised go to local causes. get your tickets today at www.pontybigbang25.co.uk
FIrEWorKS ExTrAVAgANzA - at Llantrisant & Pontyclun Golf Club, Ely Valley Rd, Talbot Green - Nov 1st at 6pm. Get ready for an epic night of fireworks - it’s gonna be a blast! With a spectacular show that will light up the sky. Bring friends and family and enjoy a night of music, food, and drinks and a stunning display of colors and patterns. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe. For more info and tickets call 01443 228169 or email: info@llantrisantgolfclub.com.
SoPHIAWorKS FIrEWorKS DISPLAY - Sophia gardens, Cardiff - Nov 5th from 5pm - Back with a bang for 2025! The biggest fireworks night in Cardiff. An evening of live music, family entertainment including a funfair ride, street food and spectacular fireworks display. For more info or to book tickets email tickets@glamorgancricket.co.uk or call 02920 419311.
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rIVEr oF LIgHT EVENT IN CAErPHILLY - Caerphilly Town Centre - Join in the fun with a fabulous festive parade in Caerphilly town centre, followed by a spectacular fireworks display above the skies of Caerphilly Castle on Friday 21st nov. This fantastic parade, which is organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council and funded by Caerphilly Town Council, will start at St Martin’s School, before travelling down Cardiff Road and finally finishing in The Twyn Car Park To make a lantern to take part in the parade, why not visit the FREE River of Light Lantern-Making Workshops! The workshops will take place from 10am-5pm in The Twyn Community Centre on Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th november. For more info email: events@caerphilly.gov.uk or call: 01443 866390. Visit: www.caerphilly.com/events
FIrEWorKS SPECTACULAr at Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol Rd, Hensol CF72 8GG - Nov 7th at 6pm. A familyfriendly event promising an unforgettable experience with a spectacular array of entertainment. prepare to be amazed by the exhilarating fireworks display. Please note that this is a ticketed event. We highly recommend prebooking to secure your place and avoid disappointment, as admission will not be granted without a valid ticket. For more info call 01443 222716 or email: info@llanerch.co.uk
Hot on the heels of the completion of its £100k spa upgrade, South Wales’ awardwinning Vale resort has completed the refurbishment of its collection of Executive bedrooms, bringing a luxurious, fresh new look to 34 bedrooms.
inspired by the lush greenery surrounding the resort and its championship golf courses, the newly refurbished bedrooms have been designed to create a restful retreat that is both comfortable and indulgent; blending natural, earthy tones and textures with a calming palette for a luxurious, relaxing space.
Each of the Executive bedrooms now features rich walnut strip flooring, incorporating an acoustic layer for a peaceful, quiet night’s sleep. To complement the natural tones, curtains, throws and cushions were supplied by Skopos, with fabrics carefully selected in a variety of green hues, chosen for their tactile quality and comforting feel.
All bedroom furniture has been replaced with bespoke pieces in a stylish grey oak finish. From four poster beds and sofa beds to headboards, desks and coffee tables, every element has been crafted to harmonise with the room’s calming palette, with upholstered chairs and sofas echoing the same green tones and textures to bring the outdoors in.
refurbished recently, have been enhanced with new sensor lighting to provide a softer glow at night. As part of the Vale Resort’s continued collaboration with Elemis, luxury eco friendly toiletries are available in every bathroom.
paul Russell, general Manager at www. valeresort.com, commented:
“We are delighted to reveal our beautifully refurbished Executive bedrooms, which reflect our commitment to offering our guests an exceptional experience in every detail. The design celebrates our spectacular countryside setting whilst ensuring each room feels like a welcoming sanctuary. Whether guests are here to relax or to work, we are confident they will enjoy the perfect balance of comfort and style.”
Set within 650 acres of Welsh countryside, the Vale Resort includes a 143-bedroom hotel, two championship golf courses, Wales’s largest spa and award-winning leisure facilities.
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For further information, please visit: www. valeresort.com
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CoWBrIDgE CoUNTY MArKETS IN THE LESSEr HALL, CoWBrIDgE - Held on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, between 9am & 11.30 am. We are a cooperative of local producers providing high quality, value for money, baked goods, preserves, seasonal vegetables, flowers & plants, as well as special craft (bespoke sewn items including bunting & cushions, and beautiful hallmarked silver items - earrings, bracelets, pendants & rings). Cowbridge Country Market started in 1967 as the Wi Market. Country Markets Ltd was formed in 1995 as the business arm of the Wi and since then the old ‘Wi Markets’ have been rebranded. Our food producers are local home cooks with traditional skills and many use recipes handed down from their mothers and grandmothers. For more info contact the treasurer for orders or anyone interested in becoming a producer (carol.james@gmail.com)
ANNUAL AUTUMN AND CHrISTMAS CrAFT AND VINTAgE
FAYrE - At All Hallows rC Church Miskin - Oct 18th, 12pm4pm - ideal opportunity to buy that quirky interesting gift from local artisans. Over 24 local artisans in attendance. Ample car parking, refreshments and live music.
LLANTrISANT MINISTrY ArEA DEMENTIA SUPPorT groUP - Meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month in Llantrisant Parish Hall, Swan St, Llantrisant from 11am to 1.30pm. We are a group for those living with the condition and for their carers. We are supported by the local nHS memory team. Tea and coffee and biscuits are provided but if you wish to stay for the whole session, please bring your own lunch. For more details ring Len Morris on 07802723733 or email supportgroup@parishofllantrisant.org
WITH MUSIC IN MIND SINgINg AND SoCIAL groUPS - Wednesday, 10am-12pm - St Augustine’s parish Hall, penarth, note the penarth group does not run on 2nd Wed of each month. Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm - Margaret Alexander Community Centre, Barry.
Thurs, 2.15pm-4.15pm - Llantonian Hall, Llantwit Major. Fri, 10.30am-12.30pm - Cowbridge Scout Hall, Cowbridge. WITH MUSIC IN MIND gENTLE ExErCISE AND SoCIAL groUPS
Tues, 10.30am-12pm - Cowbridge Scout Hall, The Butts. Tues, 2pm-3.30pm - St Augustine’s parish Hall, penarth. Fri, 2.30pm-4pm - Margaret Alexander Community Centre, Barry. With Music in Mind runs singing and social groups, plus gentle exercise and social groups for older people in the community. The groups consist of an hour of fun group singing (or 1/2 an hour of gentle exercise including movement to music, tai chi and physiobased exercise) followed by refreshments and social activity such as games, quizzes, talks or cup of tea and a chat. Singing groups are £7 per session pay as you go, exercise groups are £5 per session. Discounted rates are available. For more info call 07500 776295 or email: info@withmusicinmind.co.uk
SINgINg MAMAS - Beacon church, Cowbridge Every Friday at 1pm - A non judgemental supportive all age women’s singing circle. Little ones welcome. For more info email: niasingingmamas@hotmail.com
BrIDgEND SoroPTIMISTS - Heronston Hotel Bridgend oct 8th - Business Meeting 7pm.
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Oct 13th, 7pm - Alyson Rees will be demonstrating vintage style buttercream piping on a cake. For more info email: bsgpontyclun@yahoo.com or adallan49@ gmail.com.
VALE WINE CIrCLE - Llantonian Hall Llantwit Major - held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm - A friendly group of wine enthusiasts who get together once a month. For more info call Jo Ping on 01446 792440 or 07971 277833.
NEW LLANTWIT MAjor gIN groUP - Llantonian Hall, Llantwit Major - held once a month at 8pm (date to be confirmed). A friendly group of gin enthusiasts who meet once a month. For more info call Jo Ping on 01446 792440 or 07971 277833.
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FESTIVAL - Pontyclun rFC, Llantrisant Rd, Pontyclun CF72 9DQ - Oct 3rd, 3pm-7pm - this free, family-friendly event will be a wonderful afternoon of live music from local performers, handmade goods and local produce, seasonal bakes and autumn treats, fun harvest crafts for children, plus lots more. it’s more than just a market, it’s a chance to come together as a community to celebrate kindness and hope, while raising vital funds to support local families this winter. For more info visit: www. fb.me/e/8W5qZNqMZ - donate directly: Harvest Crowdfunder ST DoNATS CHorALE SUMMEr TErM
Oct 22nd - Supper/Speaker Meeting 6.30pm with Sharon DixonHigh Sheriff of Mid glamorgan. new members always welcome. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BridgendSoroptimists
C61 Community Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1ST Meet on Monday evenings 7.30pm-9.30pm - we are a community choir - no auditions needed. All voices welcome. Don’t read music? no worries - we’ll help you along. We have just started our repertoire for the summer so why not come along and give us a try. No charge for the first sessions. ‘Those who wish to sing always find a song.’ (a Swedish proverb). Come and sing with us! For more info visit: www.stdonats.org
gLAMorgAN QUILTErS - Ystradowen
Village Hall (behind the White Lion pub), Cowbridge Rd, Ystradowen, CF71 7SY - Have you ever wanted to try patchwork and quilting? Are you looking for a local quilting group? if you would like to see what belonging to a quilting group is like come and visit us for a chat, receive friendly tuition and watch members’ demonstrations. if you want to stay all day, please bring lunch; we will provide refreshments. For more info email Gabrielle on glamquilt@ gmail.com.
VALEWAYS STroLLErS JOIN US FOR A SHORT 1HOUR STroLL FoLLoWED BY A CUPPA AND A CHAT
Oct 1st,15th & 29th at 10.30am – Cosmeston meet at The Visitor centre, CF64 5uy For more info call owen on 07789 663436.
Oct 1st,15th & 29th at 2.30pm – Llantwit Major meet at The Town Hall, CF61 1SB. For more info call Alan on 07551 620326.
Oct 8th & 22nd at 10.30am – Barry meet at Bron y Mor, Cold Knap CF62 6SW. For more info call Owen on 07789 663436.
Oct 8th & 22nd at 2.30pm – Cowbridge meet at physic garden Fountain, CF71 7BB. For more info call rebecca on 07890 941502.
Oct 9th & 23rd at 10.30am – St Athan meet at The Three Horse Shoes, CF62 pF. For more info call Paul on 07974 772102.
Oct 2nd, 9th,16th, 23rd & 30th at 2.30pm – Wellbeing meet at Costa Coffee, Barry Waterfront, CF63 4BA. For more info call Owen on 07789 663436.
For more info and details, visit: www.valeways.org.uk
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Will Finn and rosie Calvert are an award-winning husband-and-wife duo who came together through their love of music. First coming to prominence with their acapella quartet The Teacups, the pair perform traditional and contemporary folk music with vibrancy and flair - intricate harmonies; the rousing instrumentation of piano, steel pan, and ukulele; and joyful, warm stage presence.
graduates of their native newcastle’s Folk and Traditional Music degree, Rosie and Will’s music combines influences ranging from old English ballads to gothic Americana, but they are most defined by their spell-binding harmonies. With only two voices, their arrangements have been described as “deceptively full”, and their joy in singing is infectious - chorus songs abound and singing along is encouraged! Audiences are immediately put at their ease by the pair’s inviting stage presence and warm banter, and the duo rise to ever greater heights with their second studio album. Their musical chemistry and virtuosity have matured and developed, creating a transformative and evocative sound that leaves listeners eager for more.
Their recently released album entitled Fallow Alchemy, as a concept, is about the radical and transformative power of rest and stillness - how the natural world requires a winter, a fallow period of hibernation, in order for growth and creativity and new life to burst forth. This album was made over a period of years with many ebbs and flows of creative energy, moving through various forms and stages until we came to a full stop, and surrendered to deep and considered rest. it was only after this that they were able to truly break through and create work that both were excited and proud of. They have delved deep into material concerning the natural world for this album, and many of the songs highlight the connection between humankind and the wildlife of this country and beyond. Audiences can expect to hear material from this album alongside a couple of new songs as well.
Wednesday 12 November – Llantrisant Folk Club, Institute Athletic Club, Pontyclun Doors 8pm Show 9pm – Tickets £5 members/£8 non members
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