CONTENTS / ISSUE 171 / AUGUST 2017 M EET T H E T EAM
MAIN FEATURE
Editor Velimir Ilic vel.ilic@mediaclash.co.uk
16 Guest Appearances Friends down for the weekend? Show off your city and they’ll never want to leave
Managing editor Deri Robins deri.robins@mediaclash.co.uk Senior art editor Andrew Richmond Graphic design Megan Allison Cover design Trevor Gilham Contributors: Hugo Ball, Matt Bielby, Jamie Rees, Katie Kissoon, Kora George, Rhys Williams
OPINION 13 A Man’s World As always, summer means a feast of outdoor sport...
Advertising manager Mark George mark.george@mediaclash.co.uk Deputy advertising manager Claire Hawkins claire.hawkins@mediaclash.co.uk Commercial director Steve Hawkins steve.hawkins@mediaclash.co.uk
THE ARTS 22 What’s On Your ultimate guide to going out in Cardiff
26 The Wipers Times Ian Hislop and Nick Newman reveal the inspiration behind their successful stage play, coming to Cardiff in September
33 Film Representations of queer culture on screen at Chapter
SHOPPING 36 Editor’s Choice Ten essential items for your summer hols
40 Fashion Flaunt those maxi dresses and cute midis – it’s party time!
FOOD 43 Food News Cheese Pantry’s Owen Davies, Imran Nathoo and a host of cool new Cardiff openings
44 Restaurant Kora George enjoys classic cuisine with a modern European twist at popular country hotel and restaurant, Manor Parc
Production and distribution manager Sarah Kingston sarah.kingston@mediaclash.co.uk Deputy production manager and production designer Kirstie Howe kirstie.howe@mediaclash.co.uk
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Chief executive Jane Ingham jane.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk Chief executive Greg Ingham greg.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk Cardiff Life, MediaClash, Circus Mews House, Circus Mews, Bath BA1 2PW; 01225 475800, mediaclash.co.uk, @The MediaClash
BUSINESS
DEPARTMENTS
60 Land Of The Clients
9 Spotlight
Cardiff’s professional services community in the spotlight
The latest on the Cardiff Book Festival, St Fagans National Museum of History and National Theatre Wales
65 Business Insider The latest on Porter’s Bar, Olsen Fitness, FlowerBe, and more
PROPERT Y
48 Motoring Matt Bielby road-tests the remarkable new Lexus LC 500
70 Property Showcase
52 Snapped!
Katie Kissoon heads to soughtafter Cyncoed for a nose around an ultra-modern, detached, sixbedroom abode
Celebrity Cup Golf at Celtic Manor, Tafwyl, Womenspire Awards and much more – who’s been partying? And with whom?
74 Cardiff Lives Meet Gaz ‘Avant-Garde Vegan’ Oakley, vegan chef extraordinaire
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