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EDITor’S LETTEr

Hi All

AND WELCoME To oUr

JUNE EDITIoN!

Ihope you all enjoyed the amazing sunshine we had throughout May, don’t know about you but it makes all the difference to be able to sit in the garden and enjoy the great outdoors and has definitely got me looking forward to the Summer months - BRING IT oN!

There were some wonderful VE Day street parties that took place throughout RCT & The Vale of Glamorgan, did you join in one of these? Or did you, like myelf celebrate in your own garden with family and friends? Either way it was so lovely to see so many people paying tribute to these wonderful and brave people, it is so important we never forget what they did for us!

Father’s Day this year is on June 15th and is the perfect time to celebrate your lovely dad’s, to help you do this we have included a gift guide to give you some inspiration, along with an easy but delicious recipe that I am sure he will love.

Also included in this edition is an article on ‘How much does it really cost to buy a home?’, as well as an editorial on why you shouldn’t put off going to see your doctor, gardening tips on the most poisonious plants in our garden, plus lots more, and of course, we can’t forget that June also sees the start of Wimbledon, so we have a piece on ‘Who to watch at Wimbledon’.

Our magazines are hand delivered to over 24,500 homes and businesses in RCT & The Vale of Glamorgan by our very friendly and reliable distribution staff, most of whom have been with us for many, many years.

We are currently working on our July edition, if you would like to get your business into the homes of potential customers, then why not drop us an email at: enquires@village-directory.co.uk or give us a call on 01443 204399 / 07971 648385. So until next month, happy reading!

Alison

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WHY Do I NEED A ProPErTY ProTECTIoN TrUST?

Most people hope that their estate will pass on to their loved ones eventually. But this will not happen for many unless careful arrangements have been made to protect their assets from being taken towards the end of their life to pay for care home fees. The solution to help protect your estate is a Will incorporating a Property Protection Trust (PPT). A testamentary PPT can only be executed whilst both partners remain alive. Upon death of the first partner, their Will specifies that their share of the property is placed into trust and names the ultimate beneficiary of this share, normally the children of the deceased. The surviving partner, under the terms of the Trust, has the unequivocal right to remain living in the property for the rest of their life. On the death of the second partner the Trust comes to an end and the property passes to the beneficiaries. As the surviving partner does not own the deceased’s share of the property it is fully protected for the beneficiaries, so if the surviving partner requires care, or even remarries, this share of the children’s inheritance is protected. This last point can be of particular interest to couples who have come together but have children from different partners. A PPT can help each person in a relationship ensure that their children inherit their share of the property, while giving their surviving partner the ability to live in the property for the rest of their life. If the surviving partner wants to move to another property they can still sell the property and the proceeds be used to purchase a new property; the terms of the trust remain over the new property. Westminster Law will assess your current circumstances and arrange the trust that will provide the best protection for you, your family and your assets.

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Events in your local area this June

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St donat’s castle, llantwit Major, vale of Glamorgan, cF61 1wF

SUMMEr FAYrE AT ST DoNAT’S CASTLE

June 8th, 10am-6pm - The St Donat’s Castle Summer Fayre returns once again! A great day out for the whole family, you can browse a wonderful collection of over 60 food, drink and craft stalls, enjoy live music entertainment or book on to activities available throughout the day. Car parking ticket £13 (price is per car for as many people you can fit in the car). On foot ticket £3 per person.

GUIded HISToRIcAl ToUR oF ST doNAT’S cASTle

June 15th, 1.30pm or 2pm, £12.50 per person - Explore St Donat’s hidden delights on your 90-minute guided historic tour through the magnificent Castle.

Find out more information about our Summer Fayre and other events visit: www.uwcatlanticexperience.com/event/ or contact us at info@uwcatlanticexperience.com

BRIdGeNd SoRoPTIMISTS - Heronston Hotel, Bridgend

11th June - Business meeting 7pm.

25th June - Supper/speaker meeting 6.30pm. Speaker from SPLICE a charity based in Kenfig Hill supporting families with Children under 5. Follow us on www.facebook.com/ BridgendSoroptimists, new members always welcome.

WICk SUMMEr FETE - Wick Sports Pavilion CF71 7QT - Saturday June 7th, 12.30pm6.30pm - craft stalls, dog show, bouncy castles, tug-of-war, live entertainment, food stalls, cash bar and much more! Parking on the Village Green. Follow us on Facebook: wick Fete and Social Group – events Page

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? Glamorgan Quilters are holding an Open Day on Saturday June 14, 2025 from 10.30am until 3pm. 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 GUIded wAlKS

June 1st at 2pm – Barry’s Best Bits, meet at Gorsedd Stoned by Romilly Park, Barry, CF2 6Rn. For more info call oggie 07974 431839.

June 2nd at 10.30am – Walking Books, meet at Cliff Top car park, Penarth CF64 5BP. For more info call Judy 07552 921201.

June 4th at 10am – A Lonely Church, meet at St Mary Church, CF71 7LT. For more info call Shelia 07932 523415.

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 co-operative 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)

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.

Thursday, 2.15pm-4.15pm - Llantonian Hall, Llantwit Major. Friday, 10.30am-12.30pm - Cowbridge Scout Hall, Cowbridge. wITH MUSIc IN MINd GeNTle exeRcISe ANd SocIAl GRoUPS

Tuesday, 10.30am-12pm - Cowbridge Scout Hall, The Butts. Tuesday, 2pm-3.30pm - St Augustine’s Parish Hall, Penarth. Friday, 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 physio-based 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 Thursday at 1pm - A non judgemental supportive all age women’s singing circle. Little ones welcome. For more info email: niasingingmamas@hotmail.com

June 8th at 2pm – A 3 Boot Walk to Caerau Hill Fort, meet at St Mary’s Church, Wenvoe, CF5 6AL. For more info call Shelia 07932 523415.

June 11th at 10am – Explore the Like Kiln, Rhoose Railway Station, CF62 3En For more info call Gwenda 07811 503210.

June 15th at 2pm - Over Ogmore Down, St Brides Post Office, Ewenny Rd, CF32 0SB. For more info call Peter 07980 643869.

June 17th at 10.30am – Cadoxton History & Litter Pick, Victoria Park bandstand, CF63 2JS. For more info call kate 07719 980223.

June 19th at 6.30pm – Severn Counties View, White footbridge layby,Peterston-super-Ely, CF5 6LH. For more info call Dave 07707 898720.

June 22nd at 2pm – Wick Wander, Roadside at Star Inn, Wick, CF71 7QA. For more info call Paul 07974 772102. June 26th at 9.30am – A View of the Bluebirds, Penarth Leisure centre, Andrew Rd, CF64 2nS. For more info call Paul I 07828 508619.

Jun 29th at 2pm – The Island of Adventure, Hayes Rd car park, Sully, CF664 5Sy For more info call Phil 07799 532767. For more info and details, visit: www.valeways.org.uk

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.

ST DoNATS CHorALE SUMMEr TErM

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

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