RADYR If you’ve not ventured to Radyr and Morganstown, you’re missing a treat. This pretty village lies beneath the Garth Mountain along the edge of the River Taff, and runs down to Cardiff, via the Radyr Weir. It’s a vibrant community with three quality schools, churches, a superb golf course, tennis and cricket clubs, recreational fields and play areas. It’s an area that prides itself on its valued sense of community, with plenty of voluntary organisations and charity groups drama, music, scouts, cubs, guides, brownies, PTAs, all meeting in local village halls.
Vintage Gem When a premises became available in the thriving village of Radyr, mother and daughter Pat and Gemma decided it was the perfect place for them to realise their dream of opening a vintage shop. Vintage Gem truly is a treasure trove, full of delights of bygone eras. Here you can find a collection of curios of re-loved furniture, vintage jewellery, china and glass, cake stands, mirrors, blankets, jelly moulds, French soaps and so much more. Pat and Gemma are always sourcing bits and pieces from all over the country, so there will always be something new to see on your return visit. They also buy vintage items, so if you have anything that you wish to part with or are downsizing, then please contact them either by
phone, email or pop in to arrange a visit. If you’re looking for a special ‘one-off’ gift, then make Vintage Gem your first port of call. It truly is a little gem just waiting to be discovered. Vintage Gem 1B Station Road, Radyr, Cardiff CF15 8AA 029 2084 2337 vintagegem@hotmail.co.uk
Evans & Jones Solicitors Evans & Jones Solicitors are a traditional high street practice based on Station Road in the heart of Radyr. The firm was set up in 2008 by partners Dalia ElhamiEvans and Rhian Jones to serve the local community and surrounding areas of Cardiff. Rhian and Dalia set up the firm in order to provide a cost-effective yet efficient and friendly service to clients throughout Cardiff.
Radyr Woods provides a nature reserve for wildlife, adjoining the historic railway sidings. If you look up above the shopfronts, you will see evidence of animals in the form of shop furniture. The village has a population of almost 6,500 and has new developments at Radyr Gardens, Parc Radur and Radyr Sidings. Each year there’s a two-week festival with over forty different events
The firm specialise in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills and probate, matrimonial work and also handle Lasting Powers of Attorney. The firm use the latest technology for those clients who wish to take advantage, which includes a live case login facility to allow clients to monitor the progress of their file online 24 hours a day. This helps to ensure that all clients receive a continuous high standard of care whilst at the same time having a personal service. The firm are also active supporters of local events and charities, having participated in Ty Hafan’s Write a Will Campaign for a number of years and sponsoring the annual Radyr Festival. For more information about the firm’s services or to receive a no-obligation quote please contact Rhian or Dalia today on 02920 020909 or email dalia.evans@evansandjones.co.uk
In this issue, we concentrate mostly on Station Road (ok and a fabulous hair salon in Park Road). With both established businesses and new and creative independents, there’s enough here for you to idle away a good morning or afternoon.
Evans and Jones Solicitors LLP 8b Station Road, Radyr Cardiff CF15 8AA 029 2002 0909 07846 992736 www.evansandjones.co.uk
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